Aish HaTorah

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There is another comfort out there: Ok, that is a comforter, but that's just semantics.

Aren't we all.

I do appreciate that, and I will read it, but I am very interested in hearing your thoughts (as well as others'), my friend.

This is a topic I could have posted either in the Jewish or LDS doctrine section, but I chose here as I thought it may increase discussion. I had a fascinating conversation a few days ago, and I wanted to ask you about it. It all began with my daughter asking me a question. The question was this: "Why is there Hebrew on the flag of Yale University?" Apparently there are flags from various universities hanging in the cafeteria at her school. I proceeded (errantly) to tell her that she was mistaken. I knew that Yale's motto is "Lux et Veritas," which is Latin for "Light and Truth." She shrugged her shoulders and said, "ok, but I am pretty sure there is Hebrew on the flag." The following day, she came home from school and told me she was absolutely certain that there was Hebrew on the flag. I asked her if she read it, and she told me it said, "האורים והתומים‎". The transliteration is Ha'Urim ve Ha'Tummim. Of course, I believe nothing my children tell me at face value , so I looked up Yale's flag. Sure enough, there was the Hebrew. I told her that she was correct and then didn't think much about it...until I started digging around as to why they chose to put this on their flag. In the course of investigating, I learned that this is something known in LDS circles as well...the words, not necessarily the part about it being on Yale's flag...and this was very interesting to me. So my question is this: What does this mean to you? I believe I read that you transliterate it as Urim and Thummim (although I may be mistaken about that). There was a lot of information from LDS sources online that I saw, but it seemed complicated from your perspective and I am hoping that you will be kind enough to explain it in your own terms of understanding. I am curious to know if it is inline with our understanding. Thank you in advance and shalom!

I find this fascinating. Fascinating, that is, that you (LDS) look into root words in scriptural context. The Hebrew word יום (yom) can, indeed, mean more than a simple 24-hour period. It may not be the place to delve into a greater discussion on the topic here in this thread, but suffice it to say it is definitely a question of hermeneutics.

And then there are those little fellows do not play well with others in the sandbox: viruses They tend to play outside the definition box.

You seem to be an exceedingly odd person...launching into that information-heavy response to what was a rather simple question. I like that. Sounds like something I would do, much to my children's dismay and earning me a large dose of eye-rolling.

Amen to that, thank you.

The Hebrew word for "enough" is דַי (pronounced die). It is often employed by Jewish parents (especially mothers) with emphatic zest toward rambunctious children in public. As in, "That's enough!" or "Stop right now!" Many Jewish parents have quickly learned that saying this word loudly to their children in a primarily English-speaking public space where there may or may not be a security presence is...not a good idea.

Do you ever have something to say, but you aren't quite sure where to say it? Step right up, friends, this thread is for you! Say something; say nothing. No rules (except, of course, for all the site rules already in place) here. This is a place for all thoughts deep or shallow. Let the random begin, and "may the odds be ever in your favor." I will start. Pineapple

Thank you! Shalom

Recently?

If it makes you feel any better, it made me feel old as well. I am surprised I am even able to work this...what is it called? Oh, yeah, computer.

And, lest we forget...

I found something else light:

Ah, I did not know that. Healthy and delicious (again, unless you are diabetic or allergic to nuts!).

I have made it with grape juice. We actually prefer it with grape juice over wine. Especially (but certainly doesn't have to be) the Kedem brand of grape juice if you can find it. They usually have it in the Kosher section of grocery stores (Albertson's or Smith's, etc.). It is a bit more costly, but worth it. The juice is excellent! It is a very healthy recipe (unless you are diabetic or allergic to nuts!) and delicious.

A great recipe for you to try if you'd like something that is a good representative of Israeli culture as well as Pesach (Passover) follows: Charoset חֲרֽוֹסֶת (It comes from the word cheres, meaning clay. It looks a lot worse than it tastes. This is by design. It is designed to look like mortar. There are many, many variations, but the one below is my family's favorite. It is from a Sephardic recipe. Not quite the same as the Ashkenazi version, but close enough. Typically you eat it for Pesach on matzo crackers.) 8 ounces pitted dates, finely chopped 8 ounces raisins, golden or dark 2 apples, peeled, cored and grated (typically I do not peel them...just a personal preference, and I usually combine one green apple with one red apple. Any is ok.) 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds or walnuts Wine (I know you do not drink alcohol, so grape juice is more than ok for a substitute!) or orange juice Using a sharp knife or a grinder, cut up the fruit very finely or grind it. Moisten the mixture with the wine or juice until moist. More or less to taste. Add nuts and mix thoroughly. Makes approximately 3 1/2 cups. It will generally keep for several weeks when refrigerated.

Yeah. It isn't adult rated, I don't believe, but it isn't a movie for anyone who doesn't want to see that brand of "awful." Great movie. Not easy to watch. The book, of course, is better (or worse, as the case may be).

She was a bit before my time as well. I was only two years of age when she passed. I have studied a lot about her, and I find her ideas and words to be fascinating.

Have you ever seen The Devil's Arithmetic?

I am afraid I am not familiar with that movie. Sounds interesting.

I personally think she was a great Prime Minister. She had a wit about her and her tongue, when necessary, could be sharp as a knife. Not to mention, she looked eerily like my bubby.

So you HAVE seen Israeli girls. With guns. I, for one, am definitely on team IDF.