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“One of the basic rules of the universe is that nothing is perfect. Perfection simply doesn’t exist…..Without imperfection, neither you nor I would exist” ― Stephen Hawking

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“One of the basic rules of the universe is that nothing is perfect. Perfection simply doesn’t exist…..Without imperfection, neither you nor I would exist” ― Stephen Hawking

Recognize the Darkness and Spread the Light

We have just passed the shortest day of the year, and although the day is a bit longer now, darkness falls fast.  It seems that the natural rhythm of darkness and light is much more noticeable these days, as our world is plunged into the darkness of a pandemic which touches all corners of the world and spreads a deep feeling of gloom over everything.  We need to honor the mournful feelings, to stay with them a bit…

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What does it mean to be a Tulip?

Looking out of my window in Israel, I see my garden coming to life. The dry earth and leafless branches of the rose bushes suddenly came to life after the rains of the last 2 weeks. Not only leaves have sprouted, I can already see some rose buds developing.

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Sabra, Peanuts and Cultural Diversity

Sabra, Peanuts, and Cultural Diversity

In today’s English edition of Haaretz I found an interesting article about Marvel Comics superhero Sabra turning 40. Sabra fought the Incredible Hulk and even had an entire book dedicated to her. She apparently still existed in a minor role in 2014. Her character as a Jewish Israeli woman warrior was used to teach in a simplistic way about the Israeli Palestinian conflict.

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