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We boys know everything. There is a boy at school. Sheika the blind one, we call him. He is blind of one eye. He knows everything in the world, even 'Kaballa.' Do you know what 'Kaballa' is?
No. How am I to know?
I am in the seventh heaven because I can give her a lecture on "Kaballa."
"Kaballa,' little fool, is a thing that is useful.
— May 22, 2020 02:30AM
No. How am I to know?
I am in the seventh heaven because I can give her a lecture on "Kaballa."
"Kaballa,' little fool, is a thing that is useful.
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“Thou hast doves' eyes within thy locks: thy hair is as a flock of goats, that appear from mount Gilead.
"Thy teeth are like a flock of sheep that are even shorn, which come up from the washing: whereof every one bear twins, and none is barren among them.
"Thy lips are like a thread of scarlet, and thy speech is comely: thy temples are like a piece of pomegranate within thy locks.”
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"Thy teeth are like a flock of sheep that are even shorn, which come up from the washing: whereof every one bear twins, and none is barren among them.
"Thy lips are like a thread of scarlet, and thy speech is comely: thy temples are like a piece of pomegranate within thy locks.”
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I took my "Gemarra" under my arm, kissed the "Mezuzah," and went off to "Cheder" like one newly born, with a clean heart, and fresh, pious thoughts. The sun looked down, and greeted me with its warm rays. The little breeze stole in under one of my earlocks. The birds twittered—Tif—tif—tif—tif! I was lifted up. I was borne on the breeze. I wanted to run, jump, dance...
— May 24, 2020 04:53AM
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Do you know what "blind-man's-buff" is? Well, then I will tell you. You take a boy, bandage his eyes with a handkerchief, place him in the middle of the floor, and all the boys fly round him crying: "Blindman, blindman, catch me!"
Mottel and Esther also play at "blind-man's-buff" with us. They like the game because, when they are playing it, they can chase one another—she him, and he her.
— May 24, 2020 04:11AM
Mottel and Esther also play at "blind-man's-buff" with us. They like the game because, when they are playing it, they can chase one another—she him, and he her.
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“Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field."
Boys who sit so close together, though they shake and shout aloud, cannot help getting to know one another, or exchange a few words. And so it was..
"And Adam knew (here are buttons for you) Eve his wife. (Give me a locust-bean and I will give you a pull of my cigarette.)"
"And she conceived and bare Cain. (Who told you I have locust-beans?)”
— May 24, 2020 02:49AM
Boys who sit so close together, though they shake and shout aloud, cannot help getting to know one another, or exchange a few words. And so it was..
"And Adam knew (here are buttons for you) Eve his wife. (Give me a locust-bean and I will give you a pull of my cigarette.)"
"And she conceived and bare Cain. (Who told you I have locust-beans?)”
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There was heard a familiar cough, a familiar footfall.& our hearts were frozen.All our limbs were paralysed,deadened.We were reading aloud,but still our lips muttered: "Father in Heaven,will there never come an end to this tyrant,this Pharaoh,this Haman, this Gog-Magog?Or will there ever come a time when we shall be rid of this hard,hopeless,dark tyranny? No,never,never!"
— May 24, 2020 02:33AM
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To Boaz laughing is a danger to the soul. Boaz has never laughed as long as he is alive. And he hates to see any one else laughing. One might easily have promised the greatest reward to the person who could swear he once saw Boaz laughing. Boaz is not a man for laughter. His face is not made for it. If Boaz laughed, he would surely look more terrible than another man crying. (There are such faces in the world.)
— May 24, 2020 02:11AM
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This went on until the Days of Mourning arrived—the time of the elections.& there began a struggle between the two factions trying to attract the most followers by every means in its power. One faction tried impassioned words, enflamed speeches; the other, soft words, roast ducks, dainties, and liberal promises. And just think who won? You will never guess.
— May 24, 2020 01:52AM
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The most foolish song has a lot of power in it. When the throat is singing the head is thinking. And it thinks so long until it arrives at a conclusion. Thoughts whirl and whirl and fret one so long, until something results. And when one's imagination is enkindled, a story is sure to grow out of it...
— May 24, 2020 01:39AM
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They say that children become men,& men become children. Many generations have grown up,become men,& gone hence. The youngsters became greybeards. The little wretches became self-supporting young men. The young men got married & became householders.The householders became old men,& still Isshur was Isshur.
— May 24, 2020 12:57AM
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“By means of 'Kaballa' I can make myself invisible to you, whilst I can see you. By means of 'Kaballa' I can draw wine from a stone, and gold from a wall. By means of 'Kaballa' I can manage that we two shall rise up into the clouds, and even higher than the clouds.”
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Very convincing, it can change you without your will.
MihaElla dear, how convenient would that be!
Théodore wrote: "Very convincing, it can change you without your will."at first glance, yes, but I am not willing to let it change me unawares ;))
Hanneke wrote: "MihaElla dear, how convenient would that be!"You made me laugh, dear Hanneke! truth be told, I would ask for something in return, like a magic carpet, or even better the lamp of Aladdin, so that I can proceed in the same spirit with Kaballa's concept ;))
Hah, a magic carpet would be absolutely wonderful!
Hanneke wrote: "Hah, a magic carpet would be absolutely wonderful!"Agree! where would you like to stop first? ;))
First I would go to one of my favorite Greek islands, perhaps starting at the southern coast of Crete and fly on to one or two of my lovely Cyclades islands. Then I'll stop by to see you at your very nice coastal town in Romania and insist that you will be there too! Then on to my dear old American friend in Istanbul. And then I'll fly to Rome and see the things I missed on my previous visit. This all to start with! And what would your itiniary be, MihaElla?
Ah, this is fabulous, awesome travelling circuit, Hanneke! And I say a big Yes! Especially for the part regarding get-together on my home land 😉 😊 I welcome and encourage you for this adventure! The only thing is that we would really need a magic carpet this year considering that local authorities are not so keen on opening soon the seashore season due to our globally common 'invisible enemy'…My travelling choice is partly identical to yours: I think in another life I was born on a Greek island, haha, so I feel very attached to this land even in this current life. I haven’t yet been to Crete but I would love to go there – it is mostly depicted in Nikos Kazantzakis novels and he is my favourite Greek author – so I have to get there! 😉
At home – I always feel great, so for sure I will be on the local seaside resort for a longer time, afterwards I would like to go into the mountains – also locally in the northern part there are some amazing places I haven’t yet visited…
Afterwards I would like to visit Florence and Tuscany – two reads of this year made me understand there is something I want to reconnect with there… and if there is still some summer time, then I will go to Portugal 😉 One of my favourite destinations for many years now but not yet seen…
Staying in Greece has always made me really happy. Always had such good times there. The people are lovely too, really relaxed and such a good sense of humour. Portugal sounds good. I have never been there either, but the pictures of those fabulous rock formations at the sea side look from another world. So beautiful! Well, if you see another magic carpet popping up, don't be surprised ...
Hanneke, my dearie, I have always felt the same when travelling to Greece. It makes me recall Zorba the Greek adventures and how he felt about life, in general. Eat, dance, work, love, enjoy each moment deeply and truly...Also, working for more than 10 years with colleagues from Athens, gave me fantastic opportunities to get to know more of this amazing land and I have such a great experience, each and every time, with the people and their surroundings. As for Portugal - this is a must now that I've read Saramago's novels and he got me totally hooked, haha. I just feel to be there, to try a bit of "time travelling" if possible...
And, I have just realized I want to go to Cappadocia too, if we fail with magic carpets, then we can rent some of their magic flying balloons, wouldn't that be an awesome voyage ?? ;))
MihaElla, dearest, yes, what greater uplifting of joy in your heart to be at a village celebration in Greece and people just jump up and start to dance! And how especially the older people danced the best, so amazing to see! And then join the long dancing line and circle around. Best memories!I have been to Cappadocia, so special to see. Haven't been in the magic flying balloons though. Yes, up we go!
