John Heyderman
@johnheyderman.bsky.social
Still haven't decided what I'm doing here but will mainly be posting about one or more of the following:
#Antiracism
#Judaism
#philosophy
#libraries and fighting #disinformation
East Dulwich
https://philosophicalbibliotherapy.wordpress.com/
#Antiracism
#Judaism
#philosophy
#libraries and fighting #disinformation
East Dulwich
https://philosophicalbibliotherapy.wordpress.com/
I think the main point of these dull, empty days between Christmas and New Year’s Eve is to make us really want the year to end.
December 28, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I think the main point of these dull, empty days between Christmas and New Year’s Eve is to make us really want the year to end.
When this post gets 100 likes, I will delete it.
December 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
When this post gets 100 likes, I will delete it.
Wait until someone tells him about the vegans...
Non-Christians must eat bacon for a month, says Reform candidate Chris Parry.
Reform UK are turning a blind eye to this racist.
www.thenewworld.co.uk/rats-in-a-sa...
Reform UK are turning a blind eye to this racist.
www.thenewworld.co.uk/rats-in-a-sa...
Non-Christians must eat bacon for a month, says Reform candidate
Chris Parry, standing to be mayor of Hampshire and the Solent, seems to be preoccupied with pork
www.thenewworld.co.uk
December 28, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Wait until someone tells him about the vegans...
This is something the government should be encouraging more. It's so good for people to get involved in volunteer work, and not just older people.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/helpin...
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/helpin...
The Generous Act That Can Slow Brain Ageing
Just a few hours a week can make a difference.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
December 28, 2025 at 10:44 AM
This is something the government should be encouraging more. It's so good for people to get involved in volunteer work, and not just older people.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/helpin...
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/helpin...
Today, at my delayed (to reasons beyond my control) Chaunkah party, I thought, what the hell and made a batch from sweet potato. They didn't bind together as well, but they tasted pretty good.
As soon as I post this someone will tell me that sweet potato doesn't fulfil the mitzvah...
As soon as I post this someone will tell me that sweet potato doesn't fulfil the mitzvah...
December 27, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Today, at my delayed (to reasons beyond my control) Chaunkah party, I thought, what the hell and made a batch from sweet potato. They didn't bind together as well, but they tasted pretty good.
As soon as I post this someone will tell me that sweet potato doesn't fulfil the mitzvah...
As soon as I post this someone will tell me that sweet potato doesn't fulfil the mitzvah...
Well that passed off without incident.
December 25, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Well that passed off without incident.
Please like this post as I am convinced that no one ever reads mine but if I'm wrong, I might need to be more careful what I say in future.
If no one likes this post, it will just encourage me to spout nonsense even more. But please don't let that sway you or else it will skew the data.
If no one likes this post, it will just encourage me to spout nonsense even more. But please don't let that sway you or else it will skew the data.
December 25, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Please like this post as I am convinced that no one ever reads mine but if I'm wrong, I might need to be more careful what I say in future.
If no one likes this post, it will just encourage me to spout nonsense even more. But please don't let that sway you or else it will skew the data.
If no one likes this post, it will just encourage me to spout nonsense even more. But please don't let that sway you or else it will skew the data.
Reposted by John Heyderman
This day 57 years ago.
Earthrise.
A remarkable view of Earth hoving into view as the Apollo 8 command module flew over the lunar surface.
That's us. That's home.
Earthrise.
A remarkable view of Earth hoving into view as the Apollo 8 command module flew over the lunar surface.
That's us. That's home.
December 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
This day 57 years ago.
Earthrise.
A remarkable view of Earth hoving into view as the Apollo 8 command module flew over the lunar surface.
That's us. That's home.
Earthrise.
A remarkable view of Earth hoving into view as the Apollo 8 command module flew over the lunar surface.
That's us. That's home.
Happy Bagelmass
December 23, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Happy Bagelmass
Isn't it lovely now the days are getting longer?
December 21, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Isn't it lovely now the days are getting longer?
הָעָם֙ הַהֹלְכִ֣ים בַּחֹ֔שֶׁךְ רָא֖וּ א֣וֹר גָּד֑וֹל יֹֽשְׁבֵי֙ בְּאֶ֣רֶץ צַלְמָ֔וֶת א֖וֹר נָגַ֥הּ עֲלֵיהֶֽם׃
The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them has the light shone.
Isaiah 9:1
The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them has the light shone.
Isaiah 9:1
December 21, 2025 at 7:09 PM
הָעָם֙ הַהֹלְכִ֣ים בַּחֹ֔שֶׁךְ רָא֖וּ א֣וֹר גָּד֑וֹל יֹֽשְׁבֵי֙ בְּאֶ֣רֶץ צַלְמָ֔וֶת א֖וֹר נָגַ֥הּ עֲלֵיהֶֽם׃
The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them has the light shone.
Isaiah 9:1
The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them has the light shone.
Isaiah 9:1
Of all the motivational self-talk I’ve ever read or hear, the most helpful I’ve found is still “Life is tough but you are tougher!”
December 18, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Of all the motivational self-talk I’ve ever read or hear, the most helpful I’ve found is still “Life is tough but you are tougher!”
Updated map shows the London region in the late Anglo-Saxon period
londonist.substack.com/p/mapping-an...
@wejames.bsky.social
londonist.substack.com/p/mapping-an...
@wejames.bsky.social
Mapping Anglo-Saxon London: A Big Update
A glimpse of London, 1,000 years past.
londonist.substack.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Updated map shows the London region in the late Anglo-Saxon period
londonist.substack.com/p/mapping-an...
@wejames.bsky.social
londonist.substack.com/p/mapping-an...
@wejames.bsky.social
The fact that the British Library is still recovering from a cyber attack that happened over two years ago is a warning to all academic libraries and institutions to ensure that security is in place.
Also, bring back Card Catalogues Now!
Also, bring back Card Catalogues Now!
We’re excited to share our new main catalogue, making it easier for you to find and request the majority of our published collection. We’ve also launched an interim version of our Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue. Find out how to start searching and requesting on our website bit.ly/BLNewCatalogues
December 15, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The fact that the British Library is still recovering from a cyber attack that happened over two years ago is a warning to all academic libraries and institutions to ensure that security is in place.
Also, bring back Card Catalogues Now!
Also, bring back Card Catalogues Now!
“It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness” – Eleanor Roosevelt
Happy ChanuKkah!
חנוכה שמח
Ah Freilichin Chanukkah!
Happy ChanuKkah!
חנוכה שמח
Ah Freilichin Chanukkah!
December 14, 2025 at 5:39 PM
“It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness” – Eleanor Roosevelt
Happy ChanuKkah!
חנוכה שמח
Ah Freilichin Chanukkah!
Happy ChanuKkah!
חנוכה שמח
Ah Freilichin Chanukkah!
Reposted by John Heyderman
We are devastated to hear reports of a shooting attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, with multiple fatalities at a Jewish Hanukkah event.
The scourges of terrorism and antisemitism are shared, international challenges and need concerted and determined action to defeat them.
The scourges of terrorism and antisemitism are shared, international challenges and need concerted and determined action to defeat them.
December 14, 2025 at 10:31 AM
We are devastated to hear reports of a shooting attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, with multiple fatalities at a Jewish Hanukkah event.
The scourges of terrorism and antisemitism are shared, international challenges and need concerted and determined action to defeat them.
The scourges of terrorism and antisemitism are shared, international challenges and need concerted and determined action to defeat them.
Reform UK will introduce a Deceased Persons Enfranchisement Bill in its first term in government.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/201...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/201...
2016 Leave majority 'has literally died out', polling expert reveals
The pro-Brexit majority from 2016 has disappeared, thanks in large part to millions of Leave voters dying, according to a polling expert.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Reform UK will introduce a Deceased Persons Enfranchisement Bill in its first term in government.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/201...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/201...
"I also have a bridge to sell you..."
December 11, 2025 at 5:12 PM
"I also have a bridge to sell you..."
CW: Ragebait.
Your flatmate/partner/child forgot to put the milk back in the fridge and it's gone off.
Am I doing this right?
Your flatmate/partner/child forgot to put the milk back in the fridge and it's gone off.
Am I doing this right?
December 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
CW: Ragebait.
Your flatmate/partner/child forgot to put the milk back in the fridge and it's gone off.
Am I doing this right?
Your flatmate/partner/child forgot to put the milk back in the fridge and it's gone off.
Am I doing this right?
Reposted by John Heyderman
Oxfordshire County Council is “urgently reviewing” its use of X, formerly Twitter, as a result of “very recent news regarding Elon Musk and his use of his platform”. Devon, Southampton, and Warwick councils have all recently quit the platform.
December 9, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Oxfordshire County Council is “urgently reviewing” its use of X, formerly Twitter, as a result of “very recent news regarding Elon Musk and his use of his platform”. Devon, Southampton, and Warwick councils have all recently quit the platform.
Reposted by John Heyderman
We’re delighted to announce that this week we exceeded our ambitious fundraising target during the Big Give’s December match-funded campaign, raising over £67,000 to support our vital work!
Find out more: wienerholocaustlibrary.org/2025/12/09/w...
Find out more: wienerholocaustlibrary.org/2025/12/09/w...
We did it! Thank you for supporting us during this year's Big Give - The Wiener Holocaust Library
We're delighted to announce that this week we exceeded our ambitious fundraising target during the Big Give’s December match-funded campaign, raising over £67,000 to support our vital work!
wienerholocaustlibrary.org
December 9, 2025 at 11:51 AM
We’re delighted to announce that this week we exceeded our ambitious fundraising target during the Big Give’s December match-funded campaign, raising over £67,000 to support our vital work!
Find out more: wienerholocaustlibrary.org/2025/12/09/w...
Find out more: wienerholocaustlibrary.org/2025/12/09/w...
"You maniacs! You blew it up! Ah, damn you! God damn you all to hell!"
www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...
www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...
Copernicus: 2025 on track to be joint-second warmest year
The rising temperatures reflect the ‘accelerating pace of climate change’, says Copernicus.
www.euronews.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:17 AM
"You maniacs! You blew it up! Ah, damn you! God damn you all to hell!"
www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...
www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...
I believe I really can't face listening to the news this evening. But isn't that what they want me to think?
December 8, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I believe I really can't face listening to the news this evening. But isn't that what they want me to think?
This is extraordinary. WW2 partisans used to have to risk arrest or death to stop trains by dynamiting the tracks. Now you can bring the railway to a halt with ChatGPT.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trains cancelled over fake bridge collapse image - BBC News
Rail services were cancelled after a 'hoax' picture of a damaged bridge appeared on social media
www.bbc.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
This is extraordinary. WW2 partisans used to have to risk arrest or death to stop trains by dynamiting the tracks. Now you can bring the railway to a halt with ChatGPT.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...