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The words: “Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one” are found in Deuteronomy 6:4. For Jews, it is arguably the most important part of the liturgy. In the days of the Roman Empire, in the first century A.D., Jews in their own country were forbidden to practice their religion. But one [...]

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Thanks to Oprah Winfrey for bringing to my attention what has become the latest fan of a fashion trend which has been sweeping Canada for months now…those red-and-white woolen mittens that have a fuzzy Maple Leaf on their palms. Oprah opted to hand out 300 pairs to her talk show’s studio audience Friday while interviewing [...]

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After I wrote “Talk to the Hamsa” on February 2nd, I became obsessed and went on a bit of a hamsa hunt. I wanted to know, what is the best place to find hamsa jewelry, either online or otherwise, and what is the most quality hamsa craftsmanship available. I looked everywhere…Israel, America, Sinai and Jordan. [...]

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What’s that? Still haven’t gotten your sweetheart a Valentine’s Day gift? Well you better hurry because Cupid and Psyche take this stuff seriously, and if they’re not pleased, nor will your love life be. Starting to sweat? No problem! I know where you can find something lovely and have it ordered and delivered right from [...]

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The hamsa is a palm-shaped amulet seen mainly in the Middle East and North Africa. It is often used in jewelry and wall hangings, as a defense against the evil eye. Its origin is said to be found in ancient practices associated with the Phoenicians of Carthage. Listen to this: Archaeological evidence indicates that a [...]

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Not long ago, Apple (AAPL) and Google (GOOG) lived side by side in peace and harmony. These days the story has changed. First, Apple rejected Google Voice for the iPhone; next, Google CEO Eric Schmidt quit Apple’s board; and then Google launched Nexus One, taking direct aim at the iPhone. Now, Apple is in talks [...]

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Thinking about giving your loved one a lovely piece of jewelry for Valentine’s Day? Or perhaps you are thinking about asking an acquaintance to be your Valentine, and you just need that perfect gift, say, for the sake of persuasion. Well check out what I just found! It is a delicate 925 Sterling Silver bead [...]

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Activate nine voice control commands with just the touch of a button Moshi specializes in interactive voice recognition technology that is applied to consumer electronics, primarily alarm clocks. Their voice-activated alarm clocks, equipped with Technology That Listens™, are made special for their customers. They listen to your every command, whether you are setting the alarm [...]

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Here’s a good one for you religious shoppers and you who are religious about technology: The Rev. Canon David Parrott blessed a heap of laptops and smart phones on the altar of London’s 17th-century St. Lawrence Jewry church on Monday. “It’s the technology that is our daily working tool, and it’s a technology we should [...]

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Here’s a list of the best Israeli wines which were released in 2009, or are about to be released. Chateau Golan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Royal Reserve 2005 Dark garnet in color, concentrated and elegant. A blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Cabernet Franc. The taste opens with spicy, mocha-tinged blackcurrants, those yielding to blackberries, herbs [...]

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