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bonque, ben @kwstzhaderbonch.bsky.social · 1d

Judaism is like Math: it might be hard to discover new things, but you could spend your life learning what exists and it would not be a waste, and the applications are without end

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Lillian FS @imaginita.bsky.social · 2d

Happy Challah-ween! #halloween

Figure in full-length dark robes and covered face holding a freshly-baked challah

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Art by Emily K @museum.of.emilyk.art · 8d

"Tzefardea Tzedek" (Frog of Righteousness)

As soon as the Portland Frog became a meme, Jewish social media blew up with jokes about the 2nd Passover plague - tzefarde'a (frogs) - and the Rabbinical commentary around it. I knew I had to make a calligraphy piece encompassing all of it. (more in alt.)

Hebrew calligraphy in dark green stretches in lines across the image. Negative space makes room for a simple representation of an inflatable frog costume with a blue bandana. That shape consists of the English translation of the Hebrew, in a lighter green, and in much smaller text.
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Famously, the Egyptian tyrant causes Egypt to be overrun with frogs because he refuses to free the Hebrew people, but there are additional details that make this a fun one to ponder. For one, the Hebrew says "the frog came up" - ONE frog - even though the rest of the time it says "frogs." So there are a few explanations rabbis have come up with to explain this. One is that a single frog multiplied to create swarms. A more creative explanation is that there was a singular giant frog who traveled and brought destruction. Jewish social media was sharing videos of the Portland Frog protester with the caption, "One Big Frog! One Big Frog!" Of course the frog protesters did multiply, and many were seen in crowds all over the world on "No Kings" Day. This calligraphic work takes the verses addressing the frog plague and combines them to form a simple rendering of the Portland Frog protester. The frog figure itself is made up of the English translations of the Hebrew around it. At the bottom left my signature is in the shape of a lily pad.

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Lillian FS @imaginita.bsky.social · 12d

I would do my best not to spend ANY additional money on it. Sadly, demolishing it would cost money. I would probably move existing furniture/paintings into it to make it into a mini museum, use it for the White House tours or something. Never for its “intended” purpose.

George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 12d

If I were ever elected president, the first thing I’d do is take a sledgehammer to that ballroom.

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Lillian FS @imaginita.bsky.social · 19d

When I went to the last #NoKings rally, people were waving American flags, shouting American slogans… it was the most patriotic crowd I’ve ever been in outside of 4th of July, and it made me feel more proud to be an American than I thought possible. NoKings is the *opposite* of “hate America.”

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 19d

Emmer: "We call it the 'Hate America' rally because you'll see the hate for America all over this thing when they show up. The rumor is that they can't end this shutdown because this small but very violent and vocal group is the only one that's happy about this."

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Lillian FS @imaginita.bsky.social · 24d

Yeee, I’m cool & different!

Your Result: Etrog
Other species be all like "omg | like salad" but you're different, you're not like them. You say “omg I like fruit" which is cool and different.

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Yuumei Art @yuumeiart.bsky.social · 27d

My favorite spooky season is here! And I'm so full of ideas but I haven't had time to draw because of all the chaos of moving to Sweden 😭 Once I'm settled in my new home, I'm gonna make so much spooky art 🎃🎃🎃

#Halloween #spookyseason #art #painting #pumpkinseason

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nobodysillusion (Rayla) @nobodysillusion.bsky.social · 27d

As a fan of both Oliver and Legends of Tomorrow, this made my day! :D

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Lillian FS @imaginita.bsky.social · 28d

If you see this, post a random photo (or meme) from your photo gallery without explaining it.

A text conversation consisting of “weeeeeeeemssss” “Lucifeeeeeeeerrrrr” “gwendoline christieeeeeee” “Gwedoline Christieeeeeeee”

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Joel S. @joelhs.bsky.social · Oct 3

People use "anti-Zionism" to mean everything from "Every Jew needs to go back to Poland" to "One binational state with protections for both communities," which is why I don't find blanket statements of either "Anti-Zionism is antisemitism" or "anti-Zionism is not antisemitism" particularly helpful.

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Lillian FS @imaginita.bsky.social · 29d

I wonder if it has something to do with that AI age verification bs. Maybe some people are clicking on your videos bc it seems like boring adult content, and when they’re actually entertained, they subscribe bc it’s both entertaining and will protect them from age restriction.

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The Honorable Moreh D.C. @sachsdc.bsky.social · Sep 30

www.newsweek.com/fact-check-d...

Fact check: Are Democrats shutting down government over healthcare for illegal immigrants?

Some have insisted the stalemate revolves around Democrats wanting to fund healthcare for illegal immigrants.

www.newsweek.com

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Lillian FS @imaginita.bsky.social · Sep 30

Huh. Just saw a minivan with a bumper sticker reading “official delivery vehicle” stop in front of my house. A woman in a hi-vis vest came out and delivered a package to my neighbor.
I don’t even know how to feel about this. Are white delivery vans gonna become a thing of the past?

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Yuumei Art @yuumeiart.bsky.social · Sep 22

Been too busy with moving to Sweden and filming the Star Projector Kickstarter at the same time to draw 😭finally got something done though. Just mindless wavy lines to take the stress off.

#ocean #dress #fashion #art #painting #illustration

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Lillian FS @imaginita.bsky.social · Sep 23

It’s not the singular “they.” It’s the antisemitic “they.”

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Lillian FS @imaginita.bsky.social · Sep 22

Wanna give a shout-out to local governmental clean-up teams who take care of roadkill and other unpleasant messes with speed and efficiency. Y’all deserve more credit — thank you!

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Lillian FS @imaginita.bsky.social · Sep 22

The latest episodes of #ToBeHeroX and #ApocalypseBringerMynoghra are stellar examples of why it’s worth watching mid-tier anime. Neither grabbed me at first, but they intrigued me, and my investment has been well rewarded with a 1-2 feast for the eyes into gut punch combo.

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Shammai @shammaiintl.bsky.social · Sep 18

עבודה זרה

hucksgiving @tylerhuckabee.bsky.social · Sep 18

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The Honorable Moreh D.C. @sachsdc.bsky.social · Sep 19

Charlie Kirk said that “the philosophical foundation of anti-whiteness has been largely financed by Jewish donors in the country.” I'm not happy that he is dead. But I am happy that there is one less person spreading hateful antisemitic conspiracy theories.

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Yuumei Art @yuumeiart.bsky.social · Sep 16

Now you can light up any room and bring magic into your home✨

More photos and info coming soon! Stay tuned! :D

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Lillian FS @imaginita.bsky.social · Sep 17

Battle doomscrolling by posting 5 small pleasures in life:

1. The comfort of bed when you first wake up
2. Cold water immediately after warm food
3. Waving to a friend
4. Fresh-baked bread
5. Seeing those you care for succeed

Shammai @shammaiintl.bsky.social · Sep 17

Battle doomscrolling by posting 5 small pleasures in life:

1. Students who keep both feet on the ground
2. A brand new builder's cubit
3. Lying bed at the end of the day, to say the Shema
4. Debates for the sake of Heaven
5. The joyous blaze of eight lights (plus the shamash) on night 1 of Hanukkah

Yosher Koach/יושר כוח @yosher-koach.bsky.social · Sep 17

Battle doomscrolling by posting 5 small pleasures in life:

1. A pile of books earmarked for Shabbat
2. Every week new verses to chant and shuls kind enough to let me
3. My tallit as a tent over me and my kids
4. Rashi (and someone new every year)
5. Knowing I will never run out of things to learn

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Lillian FS @imaginita.bsky.social · Sep 12

…Jewish actor as *the literal devil*, it feels like there’s been an uptick in subtle antisemitism in popular media.
Is it a real increase, or is my rising fear of being attacked for being Jewish making me connect dots that aren’t there? I don’t think either option is a good sign for modern society.

Lillian FS @imaginita.bsky.social · Sep 12

…be a blessing,” they may associate that Jewish person with Steve Buscemi’s character, which may subconsciously reinforce negative stereotypes that they’ve already absorbed.
Am I saying this was purposeful? I’d like to think not. But between this and #IronHeart casting a VERY Jewish-looking (cont.)

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Lillian FS @imaginita.bsky.social · Sep 12

Buscemi, so far as I know, is not Jewish. His character is never indicated to be Jewish. And yet the writers gave a character who shares a lot of traits with old, harmful Jewish stereotypes a very Jewish line. And now, if a random person who watched Wednesday hears a Jew say “May their memory(cont.)

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Lillian FS @imaginita.bsky.social · Sep 12

Thinking about how in #WednesdaySeason2 (SPOILERS AHEAD) Steve Buscemi’s character says “may their memory be a blessing” (a traditional Jewish expression to comfort someone who’s lost a loved one), and is later revealed to be an evil swindler who only cares about money.

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