The Bayit

I will be giving two presentations on the History of the Ketubah. I will be presenting the story and art of the ketubah from Biblical times to the present. The first talk is Thursday evening, September 12, 2024 at the Prosserman JCC. Registration Information is below.
I'd love to see you there.

https://www.kulturacollective.com/event/jcc-presents-lecture-series-fall-2024/

I will give the same presentation on Tuesday morning, September 17, 2024 at the Schwartz/Reisman Centre

https://srcpjcc.clubautomation.com/calendar/event-info?id=17105&selected-event-id=17129

JCC Presents Lecture Series at the Schwartz/Reisman Israel's Judaica Centre

SRC | JCC Presents Join us for an illuminating lecture series at the JCC. The JCC Presents lecture series will introduce members to fresh perspectives on media, entertainment and more with outstanding speakers. Each JCC Presents Session includes an hour-long lecture from one of our esteemed guest speakers, and opportu...

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What a complete outrage Facebook has no moral compass, perhaps it has an immoral one

180 for 180 - Orthodox Union We cannot allow another day to pass without standing up for Israel and demanding the release of our hostages. We need YOUR help TODAY to send a strong message to President Biden to support Israel, combat antisemitism, and secure the release of our hostages. To do so, we will collect 180,000 signed l...

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This is someone from Joey Lightstone's unit.

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Dear friends!
A month and a half ago my friend from the Yuval company fell.
He was the main breadwinner in his home and since then (and truth, also a little before) his widow and family have been in serious financial difficulties.
It's not understandable what it was like to go to war on 7.10, even less understandable than when it puts your family in an impossible financial situation (they didn't even have money to buy baby products during the swearing-in! )
Yuval's extended family has launched a mass recruitment drive to ensure Siglit and their little girls that they will not have to worry about food, a safe and warm place to sleep and that basic needs will be within reach.
It's incomprehensible how to contribute your all to the country you love so much, especially in such a difficult time. But the least we can do is help the families of those who didn't return.
In a place where there were no people, there were people. I ask from each and every one of my friends. Whether we are in a relationship or not donate and help Siglit and build. Share this post so it reaches as many people as possible so we can ensure a safe future for these little girls who will be so proud of their dad after he hasn't returned.
If you have any further questions about it, you are welcome to contact me personally.
And again share share share!!!
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Fire appears in the Torah reading, the haftarah, Moses's backstory, and life today. This post shares some thoughts.

Yitro- Trial by Fire “We Will Do and We Will Hear” by Laya Crust The Torah reading “Yitro” describes God’s presence on Mount Sinai. “Now Mount Sinai smoked in every part because the …

Unity- the key to strength and resilience in these difficult times.

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Hanukkah with a 13th C French painting

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https://layacrust.wordpress.com/2023/12/01/conflict-and-strength-vayishlach-2/

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Jacob's story is from leaving Rebecca and Isaac through marriage, having 12 children, and returning home.

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parshah of the week- Chayei Sarah

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