alabaster

Three books of Sabbath readings (Seder tikkunei shabbat)

These book of Sabbath readings include liturgical poetry, psalms, passages from the Mishnah, and rules for the Sabbath influenced by the Kabbalah.

1. Scribe and illustrator: Aaron Wolf Herlingen (ca. 1700 – ca. 1760), 1738. The manuscript was copied and illustrated by Aaron Wolf Herlingen, a prominent 18th-century Jewish calligrapher and illustrator. During this period Central Europe experienced a renaissance in the art of calligraphy and illustration of Hebrew books. Herlingen was a scribe at the Royal Library of Vienna, and also copied and illustrated manuscripts for wealthy Jews. The splendour of this manuscript is evident not only in its beautiful script and illuminations, but also in its special binding of gold filigree.

2. 1717. Handwritten on parchment; ink, gouache, and gold powder.

1. Do not do age verification.

YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST!!!!

THE WRECK OF THE EDMUND FITZGERALD IS!!

My mom (72) recently downsized and moved close enough to me that checking on her in person regularly is not really out of my way, but when I was obvious about it she wouldn’t let me “stop-by” because she was, “fine”.

- ask for something they can actually help you with. Elders have skills. Mending? Advice about knitting, gardening, home repair, nevermind professional training?

-ask about their experiences. “I was reading about xyz event the other day & I would love to know what that time was like for you. Can we chat about it over tea?” Goes double for family history for relatives.

-“Someone gave me this [or, I ended up with extra] & I don’t need/want it, but I bet you have a use for it. Can I bring it over? I would hate for it to go to waste.”