Juicy Cake of Figs וְאָֽהַבְתָּ֥ לְרֵעֲךָ֖ כָּמ֑וֹךָ

I am a Jew, an American, a music lover, and a nerd, and I unconditionally denounce all violence against innocent people whoever and wherever they are. The Hebrew in my Bluesky name means 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself."

(393) Rubinstein: The Demon (act II) - Do not weep, child - Feodor Chaliapin, basso - YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=XD-g...

If the US, Russia and China succeed in making Hungary’s former despotic leader—the corrupt Viktor Orbán—the UN Secretary-General, it'd be the final nail in the coffin for the United Nations; and, come to think of it, I believe that is precisely what Trump desires. www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/t...

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The God of Bad Art gets offerings from all over the world, but in Their temple, They sometimes appear. "Why bad art?" I ask. "It is brave", the God replies. "To try and fail?" "No," the God chuckles. "Any creative work is a defiance of entropy, of Death itself. If you create, you do not fail."

. @Straczynski.bsky.social offers a congratulatory message to #StarTrek actor Walter Koenig as his first (of several) guest-starring episode of #Babylon5 debuts in March 1994. "I think the part will come as a considerable revelation to those familiar with your past roles."

🧵Spotted at the Ngatimoti Festival in Aotearoa New Zealand: A small human (5?) with curly red hair, glares with absolute outrage at bucket full of peonies. Pointing with UTMOST accusation, she roars: "LOOK AT THOSE SILLY FLOWERS!" She does not truck with floral frippery.

No, vote blue like the life of everyone you have ever loved depends on it

So far, remarkably high turnout by young Black voters in Georgia. Eye-popping chart.

perfect, no notes

Mike Rogers is setting a new low for religious bigotry, and everyone who cares about Michigan's Jews (or religious freedom in general) should unite to defeat him.

EAT 'EM. LIKE EVERY OTHER ELEPHANT.

The heavens speed thee in thine enterprise!

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doompolling (v.): The act of obsessively reading polls seven days before an election for signs that your favored candidate might be doing worse than expected.

There MUST be a market for reproductions of this and other stunningly beautiful Qurans - not just among Muslims.

I believe this is the first time I’ve heard a candidate for office attempt a Trump impression.

this is a perfectly reasonable list, imo these four are all monumentally awful on trans issues and this is a more than fair place to draw the line, especially given how the elections currently look - three of them are in the house, where dems will romp regardless, and iowa can do better than turek

What's a werewolf's favourite white sauce? A ROOOOOUUUUUUUUUUXXXX

Also got 2 free tallitot and a bag - the woman holding the sale wanted to make sure SOMEONE got them because they probably came from his bar mitzvah.

2/2 Anne of Bohemia & Hungary. Liked hats with dangly jewels. Liked having her portrait painted. Especially by Hans Maler.

Anne of Bohemia, wearing an A+ outfit w/ super pendant hat ornament (distracting when walking!). Also fine lapdog. By Hans Maler, whose day is today.

Another Queen Anne Olivia Coleman can play!

So how's this for an opera minicape? Got it at a neighbor's estate sale for $15. Used to be a Christmas tree skirt. It IS fake fur.

This is a good primer on Israel's political situation going into tomorrow's election. But I'd like to go deeper on something he only touches on, which is that part of the reason for Israel's electoral doldrums (and resulting geopolitical chaos) is its broken political system bsky.app/profile/avis...

"...straight on 'til morning" for a #StarTrek legend that will truly live forever.

Farewell, Walter Koenig. I'll always remember the answer you gave 10 year old me when I asked, "How did you feel about not being in the cartoon?" "Pretty horrible that I wouldn't be getting a pay check." You were the best navigator and telepath heavy in the galaxy.

Baruch dayan emet. His memory is a blessing. (Still in shock)

Required reading. Thank you @theradr.bsky.social for saying what must be said.

Wrote that Jews who are against dual loyalty charges should also be against them for El-Sayed in @forward.com forward.com/opinion/8583...

The Hall has also hosted the Orchestra's 50th, 60th, 70th, 75th and 80th Anniversary celebrations. Read our round-up photo blog from our 80th Anniversary celebration at the Hall last month: www.rpo.co.uk/stories/phot...

The Hall has continued to be a prominent landmark for the Orchestra in the years that followed, with concerts including Beecham's 70th Birthday Concert in 1949, a concert with Deep Purple in 1969, and a Royal Gala in 1982 featuring Luciano Pavarotti. 📷 Chris Christodoulou, 13 April 1982.

On this day in 1946, the RPO played its first concert at the Royal Albert Hall. Conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham, the all-Delius programme marked the 135th season of the Royal Philharmonic Society. A Times review said the Hall was 'filled with golden tone which enveloped the listener'. #RPOat80

This is such a fantastic photo: "The Witches' Tea Party" but I want to use it to explain the origin of the tall, pointy witches hat. The real story of this photo: These are residents at the Hospital of the Holy & Undivided Trinity: an almshouse in Castle Rising, Norfolk, England established 1610.

If Americans need our little southern recipe for how to defeat fascism it goes like this: - Put people in the streets by standing for popular demands (wages, healthcare, public services) - Do not engage with fascists online - Do not succumb to doomsayers or media-driven narratives - Be happy

R.I.P. to Eric Bauza Out of all the actors who voiced the rabbit, you were the one who came the closest to Mel's original voice. You should've been around for 40 more years to voice him.

Working with Eric Bauza was such a tremendous joy. He was always so kind and open hearted, even before he became the voice of our childhood. Even back in the Six Point Harness days. A dazzling light in every room. I’m so glad I got to know him. I will miss him terribly. 💔

Timshol means "you shall rule over"; timshel doesn't mean anything, let alone thou mayest. Like. It hurts the brain.

Eric voiced characters for Star Trek Prodigy and Star Trek Lower Decks and basically everything else you’ve ever heard including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and so so many more. A lovely human. Sending love to his friends and family. ❤️

Not only a vital defeat of the far right, but also a win of inestimable value for the planet.