"At an elevation of ≈70 meters above sea level and covering an area of 177 square kilometers (25 km by 6–8 km), Emek Ha'Hula or Meron, is the ancient route linking Egypt, the Eastern Mediterranean coast, and Damascus, Syria to Israel. The Hula Valley is located North, along the Rift Valley between Africa, Europe, and Asia. West and East of the valley are steep slopes: the Upper Galilee's Naftali mountains in the West of Israel rise from 400 to 900 meters above sea level, while the Refuge City of the Golan Heights is situated toward the East, occasionally experiencing strong North-Easterly wind storms. More than 1,500 millimeters of precipitation descends on Har Hermon, only a few kilometers North of the valley, mostly in the form of snow, refreshing underground springs, including the source of the Jordan River, which flows through the valley. The region is historically the natural habitation reserved for 'otters, wild boars, foxes, jackals, hyenas, panthers, leopards, gazelles, bears, wolves, catfish, tilapia, and asian carps.' Agamon Ha'Hula covers a terrain of one square kilometer interspersed with islands that serve as protected nesting sites for migratory birds, as well as birdwatchers. 500 million are estimated to pass through Hula annually. After years of being classified as extinct, the Israel-Painted Frog was suddenly revived, introducing itself to park patrollers, whose sighting was confirmed by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority."
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星期三
The Flaming Star of The East
Vision of Geulah
Shemos 7a
A pillar of fire will be seen standing from above to below 40 days. All the nations will see it. At that time Melech Hamoshiach will awakedn and go out from Gan Eden, from the place called Kan Tzippor (Bird's Nest), and will be revealed in the Galil. On that day that Moshiach goes out from there, the entire world will shake and all world will hide themselves in caves and clefts in the rocks, and they won’t think to be saved. [...] After 40 days that the pillar will stand from the earth to the heavens in the eys of all the world the Moshiach will be revealed. A star will arise from the East side, flaming with all colors, and 7 other stars will go around this star and make a war with it on all sides 3 times a day for 70 days, and all the people of the world will see.
That same star will make war with them with blazes of fire and flaming and sparking on each side, and it will hit them until it swallows them each and every night, and then in the day it returns and expels them, and they make war in the eyes of the whole world.
After 70 days, that star will be concealed and Moshiach will be concealed for 12 months and the pillar of fire will return to the way it was before and in it Moshiach will be concealed and that pillar will not be seen.
Shemos 8a
[...] one awesome star will awaken in the middle of the firmament like Argaman flaming and sparking in the day in the eyes of the whole world. A flame of fire will arise on the North side in the midst of the firmament and these will stand one opposed to the other for 40 days and the star and the flame will make war in the eyes of all, and the flame will spread out with a burning of fire amidst the rakia from the North side. Numerous rulers and kings and nations and peoples will be terrified of this. Then a star will arise from the South side and will take control of the flame and the flame will be consumed slowly in the firmament, in front of that star, until it won’t be seen at all. Then the star will paths in the firmament in 12 directions. These lights will stand in the firmamanet for 12 days. After 12 days all the people of the world will tremble and the sun will go dark for half a day, like it went dark on the day the Bais Hamikdash was destroyed, until the heavens and the earth won’t be seen.
Balak 212b
We have learned that in the future the Holy One will rebuild Yerushalyim and show one steady star, flashing with 70 pillars of fire, and with 70 sparks which illuminate (receive light) from it in the middle of the sky. There will be 70 other stars which are commanded and controlled from it, and they will illuminate and flame in the sky for 70 days.
On the 6th day, the 25th day of the 6th month, the star will appear. It will be gathered on the 7th day, at the end of 70 days. On the first day it will be seen in the city of Rome. On the same day, 3 supernal walls of that city of Rome will fall and a great heichal will fall. The ruler of that city will die. Then the star will spread out to be seen in the world. In that time strong wars [among the goyim] will awaken in the world on all 4 sides and emunah will not be found among them.
In the middle of the world, when that star will shine in the middle of the sky, a great king will arise and rule the world, and his spirit will gain pride over all the kings and he will awaken a war on 2 sides, and he will become strong against them.
On the day that the star will be concealed, the Holy Land will quake 45 miles around the place of the Bais Hamikdash, and one cave under the ground will be revealed. From this cave will come out a strong fire to burn the world. From this cave a supernal branch will grow and it will rule over the whole world, and to it will be given the malchus. The supernal holy ones will gather to it. Then Moshiach will be revealed in the entire world and malchus will be given to him.
Vayera 119a
At 66 years Melech Hamoshiach will be revealed in the land of the Galil and when a star on the East side will swallow seven stars on the North side, and a flame of black fire will be hanging in the firmament 60 days, and wars will be awakened in the world on the North side, and two kings will fall in these wars, and the entire world will come together against Bas Yaakov [the Jewish nation] to push her from the world. Of this time it is written “and it is a time of trouble for Yaakov and from it he will be saved”. At that time all the souls in the treasury of souls [guf] will be finished and needing to return to be renewed, and the sign for you is all the souls that came to Yaakov from mitzrayim, etc., 66 souls.
Terumah 172b
Then the 7th window will open in the entire world, and it’s star is “kochav Yaakov”, and this is the one about which Bilaam said “a star shoots forth from Yaakov”, and this star will be luminous for 40 days and 40 nights. When Melech Hamoshiach will be revealed, and all the people’s of the world will be gathered to him, then the verse will be fulfilled which states (Yeshaya 11:10): "the root of Yishai, which stands as a banner for peoples, to him shall the nations inquire, and his peace shall be [with] honor."
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星期五
Golani Firebird
Middle East Birdwatchers are orgasmic, following the first spotting ever of a Firebird in the Golan Heights.
"Firebirds are very small and plump kinglet family members. They breed mostly in temperate regions, with flocks migrating from north and east in spring and summer of their nesting period to the west and south in autumn and winter of their breeding range. This kinglet fashions a neon green-olive coat and sports gray lower extremities washed with brown breast and flanks. It has bronze shoulders, a gray wingspan, a black pointed bill, whose legs are black and brown. The head pattern is bold, outlined with black eyeliner and gray supercilium, whose crown is solar yellow in the female and mainly orange in the male, which is revealed like a mohawk plume during breeding season. Their song is a succession of 11–14 call notes in a longer and more varied sequence, becoming louder and faster, with the final three notes slightly distinct from the preceding ones: zit-zit-zit-zit-zit-zit-zit-zit-zit-zit-zirt. Zirt. Zirt. Later in the breeding season, songs become largely confined to morning. This species is recorded as a vagrant of Egypt, Cyprus, and Lebanon. The male sings during the breeding season, often with its mohawk erect, and has a posture radar which involves pointing its nose at another bird, showing off the mohawk and expressive facial pattern. This differs from the posture radar of the plainer-faced Goldbird, which bows its head for emphasis. Firebirds will defend their territories against Goldbirds on occasion, with their mohawks raised and a great deal of wing-fluttering, but the amount of actual conflict between the species may not be very substantial; the pair of kinglets learn to mind each other's songs. In his courtship display the male Firebird raises his mohawk, points it towards his attraction and hovers before fucking takes place. Firebirds hover longer and prefer larger prey than Goldbirds who prefer smaller prey and overcome by repeatedly beating against a branch. Firebird nests are smaller, deeper and more compact than Goldbird nests, which are larger. Firebird eggs are pink with inconspicuous reddish markings at the broad end. The Goldbird and Firebird are described as the 'kings of the birds' or as flame-bearers in folklore."
星期三
Balitá by Asin
For Prof. David Lash,
Maligayang Bati.
Balitá {Taglit for "News"} by Asin {Taglit for "Salt"}
Chorus:
Lapit mga kaybigan at makinig kayo
Ako'y may dala dalang balitá galing sa bayan ko
Nais kong ipamahagi ang mga kwento
At ang mga pangyayaring nagaganap
Sa Lupang Ipiinangako
Come close friends and listen up
I have brought back news from my homeland
I wish to give you stories
Of the events going on
In The Promised Land
1.
Ang Lupang pinanggalingan ko'y may bahid ng dugo
May mga lorong di makalipad nasa hawlang ginto
May mga puno walang dahon
Mga pusong di makakibo
Sa mga pangyayaring nagaganap
Sa Lupang Ipiinangako
The Land that I came from is stained with blood
There are parrots that cannot fly in golden cages
There are trees without leaves
There are hearts that cannot be moved
Because of events that are going on
In The Promised Land
2.
Mula ng makita ko Ang Lupang ito
Nakita ko rin ng munting apoy sa puso ng tao
Ginatungan ng mga kabulukan hanggang sa lumago
Ngayon ang puso'y may takot sa Lupang Pinangako
From the moment I first saw The Land
I also saw tiny flames in the hearts of men
Fueled by depravity until they burst
Now the hearts are terrified in The Promised Land
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3.
Dati rati ang mga bukid ay kulay ginto
Dati rati'y ang mga ibon sinlaya ng tao
Dati rati ay katahimikan
Ang musikang nagpapatulog sa mga batang
Walang muwang sa mundo
Once, the fields were golden
Once, the birds were as free as men
Once, there was only peace
The music lulled to rest the children
Who knew nothing of worldliness
4.
Ngayon ang Lupang Ipinangako ay nagsusumamo
Patakan n'yo ng luha ang apoy sa kanyang puso
Dinggin n'yo ang mga sigaw ng mga puso
Ng taong una n'yong dadamhing kapilang sa inyo
Now, The Promised Land is pleading:
Weep upon the fires in their hearts
Listen to the shouts from the hearts
Of people who - if you would just feel - are a part of you
5.
Duul mga kayigsuunan nugpaminaw kamo
Duna koy dala nga mga balitá gikan sa banwa ko
Gusto nga i pahibalo ang mga istorya
Nga nagagahitabu sa banwagisa na to
Come closer my brethren and listen
I have brought news from my hometown
I wish to disseminate the rumors
Being realized in this Land that is promised
K'ruvim Rainbows and Arrows
Lag LaOmer
"Why is Lag LaOmer celebrated with bonfires and bows and arrows? The bow commemorates the fact that during Rabbi Shimon’s lifetime no rainbow was ever seen [Bereishit Rabbah 35:2]. Note: The absence of a rainbow is a favorable sign because it only makes an appearance when the earth deserves recompense. There is a Kabbalistic tradition that on Lag LaOmer a rainbow will appear in a different color, which will symbolize the arrival of the Messianic age [Bnei Yissaschar]."
~ Rabbi Yossi Marcus
~ Rabbi Yossi Marcus
"In response to Agincourt, the French began cutting off the index and middle fingers of all British men caught in battle or on French land, thus removing the digits that allowed the firing of a bow. This is where the British tradition of waving two fingers at someone as an insult arose. Thusly, the very American middle fingered salute, or "the bird," is a descendant of this."
"And Elisha said to him, 'Fetch a bow and arrows.' And he fetched him a bow and arrows. And he said to the king of Israel, 'Place your hand on the bow,' and he placed his hand; and Elisha placed his hands on the king's hands. And he said, 'Open the window to the east,' and he opened it; and Elisha said, 'Shoot!' And he shot. And he said, "[This is] an arrow of salvation from the L-rd, and an arrow of victory over Aram, and you shall strike the Arameans in Aphek until they are completely annihilated'" {2 Melakhim 13:15-17}.
"And he said, 'Take the arrows.' And he took them. And he said to the king of Israel, 'Strike at the ground,' and he struck three times and stopped. And the man of G-d was incensed against him, and he said, 'You should have struck five or six times, then you would strike the Arameans until you would annihilate them completely, but now, you shall strike the Arameans but III times'" {2 Melakhim 13:18-19}.
星期一
Black Eyed Peace
"He causes grass to sprout for the animals and herb for the service of man, to bring forth bread out of the earth. And wine, which makes glad the heart of man, making the face shine from oil, and bread, which sustains man's heart. The trees of the L-rd are sated, the cedars of Lebanon, which He has planted. Where birds nest; as for the stork-the high junipers (fir-trees or pine trees) are its home. He appoints the moon for seasons; the sun knows his going down. May my musing be sweet unto Him; as for me, I shall rejoice with the L-rd" (Tehillim 104:14-17;19;34).
星期日
星期四
Asian Tigers
"[I] call from the east a swift bird" (Isaiah 46:11)
The Children of Ever, Yoktan and Peleg, will sojourn back and finally honor The Covenant of Constellations at The Cave of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs. They will pay tribute to The Children of Sarah Imeinu. The corruptible Children of Yafet will marvel at the display of The Children of The East, as these small and numerous descendants of Keturah avenge the blood of their eldest half-brother, Yitzhak, with an abundance of gifts from Avraham Avinu: in tact and unhallowed Martial Artistry.
星期三
Swift Birds From The East
By far the most frustrating text to find commentary on Google without being inundated with Christian Facials is Yeshayahu 46:11.
星期日
Quem é Seu Papai?
Brazil vs. China
Investments do not necessarily guarantee immunity.
Investments do not necessarily guarantee immunity.
"Israel brings with her powerful abilities that complement the Chinese abilities, and here starts a natural Winwin."
"My conclusion is that in the new global world every nation should concentrate on what she is good at, and put aside aspirations of "good at everything", we the Israelis will never be as efficient in organization and production as the Chinese are for instance. We have to concentrate on our strong point, the Chinese on theirs"
— Tal Reshef [is correct. Asian Firewalls is no coincidence.]
"Everybody should keep doing what they are best at and cooperate to the extent of their ability with others to get better results."
— Emanuel Shahaf
"The time to do this is now"
— James Filbird
Ebb and Flow. Soon after Europe's unfortunate global pandemic of cruelty, The Philippines was touted with various Euro-centric fetishist taglines, such as "Gateway to The East" and "Pearl of The Orient" at the outset of reconstruction, prior to the respective Giants' and Tigers' emergence decades later, but it did not translate into greater prosperity for the archipelago immediately: not until regional cooperation was established, wherein East Asia proper could overflow its bounty to meriting nations.
******The Filipin@ diaspora is the third largest in terms of population among overseas East Asian groups. The Overseas Chinese is the largest, with about 35 million followed by the Overseas Indian at 22 million.
Saturation occurs with formal invitations to neighbors, firstly, but if the honor is not mutual, then they take their business elsewhere, farther, if need be. Far East Migration is not limited to Tourism and Outsourcing. It will be in Israel's best interest to woo East Asians' palate for Middle Eastern/Central Asian-Caucus antiquities. East Asian "Chutzpah" is more attune to the cosmonaut connotation of "daring" or "recompense" I would think.
In comparison to China's higher-profile in BRIC's alliance, as well as Israel-East Asia's burgeoning friendship, both of which are receiving far too much attention to be anything but a flash in the pan for China to take into further consideration, Afro-Sino cooperation is holistically far more organic in establishing sustained cooperation, besides more discreet, in terms of Midia hype, thus far.
With the Asian market so robust, it is not implausible for dated world economic conglomerates to suddenly fold, so better to invest in innovative areas that will sustain cooperation regionally during inevitable global instability-in-transition, than merely sit on one's existential laurels.
Based just on Tal Reshef's ynet article, it appears China is willing for Israelis to fill the "senior executive" gaps: "That is where Israel comes into the picture." China is extending invitations for qualified Israeli leaders who will make sounder decisions and solve challenges more efficiently, while encouraging its Chinese Teamworkers to initiate creative projects; be bolder in implementation; share ideas more flexibly; develop interpersonal strategy, etcetera, etcetera.
To correct a person is a very flawed Westernized methodology and only impedes the potential strengths, as indicative of The Egotistical North-West's dire future forecast [its Military expenditures is their last ditch effort at being competitive in world theatres; weaponry really doesn't have that much a long life expectancy, if you really think about it.]. As long as Israel continues to honor Far East Asian qualities, greater cooperation and desired results will increase the chances {purim} for longer and prosperous lives.
She'Chinatown certainly is diversifying her portfolio, at America's corrupt expense, isn't she. Who's most deserving, should be trans-national Israeli protocol, otherwise slander will spell disaster.
"You cannot afford to disrespect me because the blade is the answer to disrespect."
星期二
B'nei Keturah
"The contrary view {that Keturah {קְטוּרָה} was someone other than Hagar} is advocated by Rashbam, Abraham ibn Ezra, Radak, and Ramban" of blessed memri.
"[T]he opinion of the Talmudic doctors: B'nei Yishma'el and B'nei Keturah are kept distinct in the account of their complaints before Alexander the Macedonian (Sanh. 91a)."
"Rabbi Shmuel bar Nachmeni say, When Avraham Avinu saw the great number of children he had through his second and final wife, Keturah [6 children total, after the passing of his first wife, Sarah Imeinu; [o]ne ancient source states that Hagar was already dead at this time (Yov'loth 19:13)], he knew that they would be harmful to Yitzchak and therefore, Avraham sent them off to the far eastern end of the world [with gifts].
What gifts [did he give them]? R. Jeremiah b. Abba say, 'This teaches that he imparted to them [the secrets of] the unhallowed [Martial] arts.'
B'nei Ever [Yoktan and Peleg] and B'nei Epher [Africa]
The Afro-Silk Road Alliance
"Asher's wife, Hadurah, is a granddaughter of Ever and a widow. By her first marriage Hadurah had a daughter Serah, whom Asher [younger brother of Gad, B'nei Zilpah] treated as affectionately as if she had been of his own flesh and blood, so that Torah commentary expounds on Serah as Asher's daughter ("Sefer ha-Yashar, Wayesheb"). According to the Book of Jubilees (xxxiv. 20), Asher's wife was named "Iyon" (probably , "dove")."
"They shall hasten like a bird from Mitzrayim and like a dove from the land of Ashur; and I will place them in their houses, says the L-rd" {Hoshea 11:11}.
"According to the midrashic Book of Jasher, Yissachar married Aridah, the younger daughter of Yobab, a son of Yoktan, eldest brother of Peleg, sons of Ever. Commentary describes the descendants of Yoktan and Peleg as "small and numerous."
One of Avraham and Keturah's six sons, Midian, synonymous with southern Jordan, was the forefather of Tzipporah, Moyshe Rabbeinu's Midianite wife.
One of Midian's five sons, Epher, is where Africa received its name according to Josephus. He also quotes Alexander Polyhistor (c. 100-40 b.c.e.) that this Epher conquered Libya and gave it his name, Africa (Antiquities 1:15:1).
Avraham say to them, 'Yitzchak is my precious son. Any nation which will enslave Yitzchak and his descendants will be punished severely in Gehenom. Therefore you should all stay far away in The East. As long as B'nei Yitzchak are enslaved among the nations, remain where you are. But when you will hear that they are living safely and securely, come and serve [with] them. In this way you will merit The Shofar of Moshiakh.'
In the days of Shlomo, some of them came to serve B'nei Yisra'el, thinking that he was Melekh ha'Moshiakh. When they saw that he wasn't, they returned to The East. They will return when Moshiakh is actually revealed, may it be speedily in our days."
Source:
Bereisheet 25:6
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Babylonian Talmud: Sanhedrin 91a
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"Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 3:50 AM
Hag Sukkos Sameakh Rabbi Kerry,
Just reviewed your commentary on MyJewishLearning[dot]com with regard to Keturah.
Where is she buried?
Conducting novice research.
Thank you, in advance.
Shal-om,
e2
Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 8:18 AM
thank you for writing. It is not clear where Keturah is buried.
i do not think that Keturah was Hagar. I was simply citing the commentary that advances such a theory.
Chag sameach
Dr. Kerry M. Olitzky
Executive Director
Jewish Outreach Institute"
星期三
Anne Frank HY"D
"From my favorite spot on the floor I look up at the blue sky and the bare chestnut tree, on whose branches little raindrops shine, appearing like silver, and at the seagulls and other birds as they glide on the wind. As long as this exists, I know there will always be comfort for any sorrow, whatever the circumstances may be." — Anne Frank
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