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Better be careful dgrimm or someone will spank you for posting, that God awful FB, here.

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6 Kislev

In 1958, Jerusalem inaugurated a new water reservoir, thus assuring the holy city of an adequate water supply for the first time in its 3,000-year history. Jerusalem's shortage of water was long its weakness in time of military siege. Back in the days of King David, a tunnel had been dug from the Old City to a neighboring valley, to channel water inside the Old City Walls. In modern times, the problem was exacerbated in 1948 when the Arab blockade of Jerusalem left its residents without a water supply.

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7 Kislev

In 440 BCE, 18 years prior to the destruction of the First Temple, King Yehoyakim burned a scroll containing the biblical Book of Lamentations, as recorded in the Book of Jeremiah (ch. 36). The idea of a Jewish king taking such an un-Jewish approach was viewed by the community as a great tragedy, and this date was proclaimed as a fast day. The prophet Jeremiah later re-wrote the scroll.

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I wonder if he got another beating out of the deal. Seems like Jeremiah was always getting into trouble. It's no wonder he lamented!!

Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.

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You know between him and John the Baptist, I wonder who got less respect?

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8 Kislev

In 1974, the United Nations passed a resolution granting observer status to the PLO. This was the first recognition of the PLO by a major political body, and was seen by many as opening the door to eventual Palestinian statehood. The UN decision came nine days after Yasser Arafat addressed the UN plenary in New York. In the speech, with a gun holster strapped to his hip, Arafat compared himself to George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. By 1980, the PLO has been recognized by European nations, and by Israel in 1994.

This date also marks the death of Golda Meir (1898-1978), former Prime Minister of Israel. Born in Kiev, Russia, she was subjected to brutal pogroms and moved with her family to Milwaukee at age eight. It was 10 years later, while organizing an American protest march against these Russian pogroms, that Meir decided to make aliyah. Meir became involved in politics at age 24 and was among the signers of Israel's Declaration of Independence. Meir became Israel's first Ambassador to the Soviet Union, and served as Prime Minister during the tense time of the 1973 Yom Kippur War. She once said: "Peace will come when the Arabs love their children more than they hate us."

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9 Kislev

In 1940, a boatload 1,600 Jewish immigrants fleeing Hitler's ovens was denied entry into the port of Haifa; the British deported them to the island of Mauritius. At the time, the British had acceded to Arab demands and restricted Jewish immigration into Palestine. The urgent plight of European Jewry generated an "illegal" immigration movement, but the British were vigilant in denying entry. Some ships, such as the Struma, sunk and their hundreds of passengers killed.

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Kislev 11

In 1945, the charter of Yeshiva College (later Yeshiva University) was amended by the New York State Board of Regents, making it the first American university under Jewish auspices. Through the first half of the 20th century, many American universities maintained a regional quota system, whereby spaces for Jewish students was often limited. (This was, however, better than the situation in the Middle Ages, when universities were entirely closed to Jewish students.) Yeshiva University helped alleviate that strain, and today is regarded as one of America's leading academic institutions, offering advanced degrees in rabbinics, business, medicine, law, and Jewish education.

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Kislev 10

In 1977, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat addressed the Knesset in Jerusalem. Sadat was the first Arab leader to officially visit Israel, after receiving an invitation from Menachem Begin. Sadat had orchestrated the Egyptian attack on Israel in the 1973 Yom Kippur War, but after suffering defeat became resigned to the existence of the State of Israel. Much of the Arab world was outraged by Sadat's visit and his change of strategy. One year later, Sadat and Begin signed the Camp David Peace Agreement, for which they received the Nobel Peace Prize. As part of the deal, Israel withdrew from the Sinai peninsula in phases, returning the entire area to Egypt by 1983.

It still amazes me that the other Arab countries couldn't look at this example and followed suit. Things would've been so much better.

This should've been yesterdays

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Kislev 10

In 1977, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat addressed the Knesset in Jerusalem. Sadat was the first Arab leader to officially visit Israel, after receiving an invitation from Menachem Begin. Sadat had orchestrated the Egyptian attack on Israel in the 1973 Yom Kippur War, but after suffering defeat became resigned to the existence of the State of Israel. Much of the Arab world was outraged by Sadat's visit and his change of strategy. One year later, Sadat and Begin signed the Camp David Peace Agreement, for which they received the Nobel Peace Prize. As part of the deal, Israel withdrew from the Sinai peninsula in phases, returning the entire area to Egypt by 1983.

It still amazes me that the other Arab countries couldn't look at this example and followed suit. Things would've been so much better.

This should've been yesterdays

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Yep

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12 Kislev

Yahrtzeit of Rabbi Shlomo Luria (1510-1573), known by the acronym of his name, Maharshal. His ancestry was traced back to the great Jewish commentator, Rashi, and he was a cousin of Rabbi Moshe Isserles, who wrote the Ashkenazi portion of the Code of Jewish Law. Rabbi Luria himself wrote the classic book of Jewish law, Yam Shel Shlomo, and a commentary on the Talmud, Chachmat Shlomo (an abridged version appears in nearly all editions of the Talmud today). He was rabbi of the city of Brisk, and head of the famed Lublin Yeshiva, which attracted students from across Europe.

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Anytime dgrimm, anytime

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This isn't a football thread. I really enjoy pk's Jewish history tidbits. :smile:

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Funny, isn't it, how we accept Grace for ourselves and demand justice for others?

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Pam, he's trying to sneak in again, talking football under the guise of "looking for someone"... LOL

But I also appreciate this thread! Thanks for sharing, pk!

Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.

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But you just did! LOL

But we will give you a clean slate, because we are supposed to forgive 70 times 7.

Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.

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Hey come on Richard, that's a good Jewish name! But I know what you mean. I'm trying to remember how that is translated into english. When I remember or figure it out, I'll let you know.

I'll say that I think its Saul but don't quote me on that, its just a guess.

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We can see what you were trying to do! But dg, you must remember to keep the football IN THE FOOTBALL section!!!

Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.

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Shlomo=Solomon, Richard. So when you think of King Solomon remember his real name is King Shlomo! :)

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13 Kislev

Yahrtzeit of Ravina, co-editor of the Babylonian Talmud, a voluminous work that is the prime repository of Jewish law and lore. Ravina's father died when he was young, so he was educated by his mother. In 475 CE, Ravina and his teacher Rav Ashi collected and commented on the rabbinic discussions that would henceforth be known as the Babylonian Talmud. Ravina's death in 499 CE marked the end of the talmudic period.

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Shlomo=Solomon, Richard. So when you think of King Solomon remember his real name is King Shlomo! :)

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King Shlomo....hmmmm I think I would rather call him Solomon.

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HaHaHa Richard, good one. So would I. But if you speak the language it probably sounds OK.

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It sounds like Shlomo the Clown...

Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.

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I wasn't talking about clowns, per se... I was talking about Shlomo :)

Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.

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And I also put a smile at the end of my comment, as I will with this one :)

Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.

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