BEGIN THE BEGUINE
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24 Adar
The original painting of this is now sold, B"H, but prints are still available.
The original of this painting is looking for a home, the last in the B'reyshit (Genesis) Series, which also includes this piece.
This Shabbes is Shabbat Ha-Chodesh, the Sabbath before the New Moon of the Jewish month Nisan. Nisan is the first month, a month of miracles - neys - as its name indicates. As we leave the old month of Adar next week, our month of pure joy, may we leap from joy to miracles.
The freedom of hostages released in Iraq. The drawing of passengers from the icy waters of a ferry disaster. Women who stuggle to finally escape marriages to men who treat them badly.
May The Holy One bless us with the miracle of new beginnings, a Genesis of sorts, & may they be solid, integral, kosher.
For the sake of Heaven.
Shabbat Shalom
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2 Comments:
The link to divorce reminds me of the story in Esther Broner's novel A Weave of Women (remember Dr. Broner from Half the Kingdom?). Sounds like things have not changed much since the time the novel was set.
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Yes, Peter, I do remember her. In fact, the first Jewish Feminist conference I ever went to, back when I was a pup of 26, Esther Broner was the guest speaker. She's very strong & very flighty - if that's the right word - at the same time.
I am sorry to say that little has changed. Dr Norma Baumel Joseph did help insititue a get law in Canada, which prevents a civil divorce from being granted until there is a get, or Jewish divorce, so that the woman is not at an unfait disadvantage. However lately, I have been learning more & more abou tthe sticky realities of civil vs Jewish law & how they can either work together or how one can undermine the other.
I'm so glad we met last summer, Peter (did you get your copy of Half the Kingdon back yet?) & I would have written more on that day had we not been in such a rush & had things not been so chaotic since then. But I often think back to how very helpful you were in getting us to Thunder Bay alive, with no moose mishaps, & how you & Joyce & Emma & your pooch were such gracious hosts. Thank you!
Hey, everyone - go look at Peter's fascinating blog now - that means YOU!
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