These and Those

Musings from Students of the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem

Archive: January 2011

Yeshivish Pledge of Allegiance

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Daniel Weinreb

For those returning to the States and concerned about how to pledge: Pledge of Allegiance English Version I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Yeshivish Translation “I am meshabed myself, b’li Continue Reading »

map of the Beit Midrash

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Daniel Weinreb

Here’s a map of the Beit Midrash and a few thoughts to go with it. (pdf map)  By November, the Beit Midrash was getting a little messy – books of the Rif, Gra, and Rambam lying on tables next to BDBs, Franks and Jastrows. Books off of shelves is a good sign, a sign that Continue Reading »