These and Those

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

Archive: January 2013

B’shalach: bread and gold

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Laurie Franklin

Bread and gold,These, we carry.One soft, dull, absorbent.One hard, shining, reflective.Can I buy bread with gold?Can I get gold with bread?Is this bracelet a trap or a wheel?What will carry us?

Catching Up

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Laurie Franklin

From my blog: It’s been a long, dry spell in this blog, its onset corresponding somewhat ironically with the start of Jerusalem’s rainy season. The rainy season began with a clap of thunder and a few minutes of soft rain. I heard the thunder and didn’t quite believe it. Ran out to the merpeset (balcony) Continue Reading »