Global Warming

I agree that the theory of global warming doesn't hold. It is short on data, evidence and simple facts. It is as simple as that. Global warming is a farce. 

I raise the issue as to Global warming because I saw a advertisement for the Global warming exhibition at the Museum of Natural History, New York City on the subway today.

I will be giving that exhibition a miss.

Everything is Illuminated - Happy Chanukah

Wishing all a Happy and illuminated Chanukah. Miracles happen and occur each day in this world. The miracle of the last few drops of oil that lasted 8 nights, when in the course of nature it was only supposed to last for one night.

 

However G-d is great, grand and majestic in the operation and upkeep of this wonderful world. Miracles are performed on a daily basis. Chanukah is evidence of this theme.

 

May the lights of the Menorah/Chanukia/Candelabrum illuminate everything in our entire lives.

Merry Chanukah

Mispronunciation

So I was watching a certain TV news coverage on Saturday night and the newsreader mispronounced the word 'plethora'. The news is a live streaming newscast, broadcast across statewide television. He is either uneducated, using words too sophisticated for him or it is another example of affirmative action gone horribly wrong. 

The competent newsreader is yet again banished into exile. 

This is not a racist based comment.

Snow in New York City

Friday morning snow descends on New York. From my living room window, snow gathers and covers the earth and its terrain. 

Make a toast in memory of my grandfather

Today 21 Kislev in the Jewish calender marks the anniversary of the passing of my grandfather Moshe the son of Nechemia, of blessed memory. My grandfather braved and survived the onslaught of Nazi Europe during World War II. 

Like many other survivors, my grandfather together with my grandmother Malka, may she be healthy till 120 and more, established a new family in Australia and maintained his relationship with his sole surviving son from before the war, who moved to Israel. My father was born to my grandparents in Sydney, where he was raised and brought up on the principles and morals of being a proper Jew. 

My Grandfather brought to Australia a rich infused homely Jewish culture that is not too commonplace these days. He infused in our family the directions and model of life we ought to live. 

May the soul of Moshe the son of Nechemiah be elevated to the highest of realms and merit to see him soon with the revelation of the Messiah.

He is the hero of my father. He is my grandfather.

Day of Redemption & Gratitude

When one befalls an incident in life which was dangerous and precarious and survives to tell the story, then one gives thanks and gratitude to G-d. 

So thank you G-d for redeeming the life and soul of Chabad Chassidus.

Thank you G-d for saving my life. ( May 2006 - Iyar 5766 )

Brooklyn Museum - Gilbert & George exhibition

Sunday - 14 December

Visit to Brooklyn museum, 20 minute walk from my apartment. 

Enjoyed the art of Gilbert & George, especially 'Flagration' 2008 (see above).

Here are some of the 'Laws of Sculptures' by Gilbert & George 1969.

1) Always be smartly dressed, well groomed, relaxed, friendly, polite & in complete control.

2)Make the world believe in you and pay heavily for this privilege.

3) Never worry, assess, discuss or criticize but remain quiet, respectful & calm.

4) The Lord chisels still, so don't leave your bench for long.

It is all open for interpretation and I am lost in translation.

'Fragile dress' by Andy Warhol 1966 also a must see. 

I also was fascinated by 'The Moorish Room' 1860's remake of a townhouse.

The permanent exhibition of Egyptian Art is also spectacular. The 'Hagop Kevorkian gallery' Ancient Middle East art. An amazing story of the journey of the 12 massive alabaster slabs of ancient art. From the palace of King Ashur Nasir Pal II, Mosul, Baghdad, London, Boston and finally to its current location in the Brooklyn Museum, New York.

New acquisition for the museum; Pablo Picasso 'Woman in Gray' 1942.