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I really want to buy the Koren Steinsaltz TaKaKh, because I plan on taking study to another level (I'm tired if my old TaKaKh which doesn't have commentary and relying on Sefaria to find what I need). The problem is cost. I know how expensive books can be, but as a disabled person living on SSDI with no income other than SSDI, it's a huge strain.

Is there anywhere / any resources for used but in good condition books...especially these?

Thanks for any help.

While my post is still waiting for approval on another sub regarding the antisemitic on [/r/Rockland], if you heard about the WH meeting of Hasidic and Satmar rabbis, this is article is about the man who arranged everything.

Things are scary enough here in Rockland, even towards secular and non-Orthodox Jews. I'm very afraid for the Orthodox community here, in NJ, and in Orange County (NY)...as well as all over.

This couldn't have come at a worse time...not that i am blaming my fellow Jews for increased antisemitism, rather, how MAGA is helping fan the flames.

Anyone surprised, really? Shocked and disgusted, but not surprised.

I hope the mods allow this to stay up. There are those who are familiar with what she has been doing politically, and plenty who aren't. I would love a discussion about what was said vs what reality actually is.

Tagged as a "discussion" because this isn't just about Israeli politics, or world politics. This is a worldwide Jewish issue. As antisemitism rises around the world, and Diaspora Jews are frequently encouraged to make aliyah in response to growing antisemitism, what are we, as a Jewish community, be it in Israel or the Diaspora, supposed to do about this? How are Reform and other non-Orthodox Jews supposed to process this?

I reread the books for the first time in years, and something has been digging at me regarding the end of the book / series.

>!Phillipa needed Dijkstra around for her purposes. At the Peace of Cintra conference, it was suggested that they give the Emir info no one else would have in order to keep him "in good standing" despite everyone being fed up with him. Phillipa also had plans of her own.!<

>!When Yennifer and Ciri went to Rivia to meet up with Geralt, that night, of all nights, was a pogrom. It began minutes before Yen, Ciri, and Triss's arrival. It was Phillipa who cast the affirmative final vote to allow them go to Rivia. She knew when and where Geralt, Yen, and Ciri would be.!<

>!Was the info Dijkstra gave to the Emir the location of Geralt, Yennifer, and Ciri, because he knew the Emir still wanted them gone as to not pose a threat to the Empire anymore? Yennifer also was a thorn in Phillipa's side, and with her and Geralt gone, she thought she would be able to control Ciri. Was that pogrom therefore not spontaneous at all, and actually an assassination plot of Phillipa, Dijkstra & the Emir?!<

Sorry if this doesn't make sense / is poorly worded, or has been gone through before. Thoughts? Thanks!

I was looking at the website and noticed chit chat leggings only had black and grey, and both had very few sizes left. Are they being phased out / discontinued?

Thanks for any info.

If anyone does play, I need help with the Sandstorm collecting, and...please be my friend.

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Also, what is other gaming culture like in Israel? There is so much antisemitism here, I stopped playing RPGs in person, and video games a while ago.

Thanks, and love from NY (Modern if you need it!)

And yet they didn't boycott for things that are "totally necessary", making this pretty much performative.

Conspiracy theorist and ultimate NIMBY, Javier Bardem once again never misses an opportunity to blame Israel for...everything.

What they accuse Jews / Israel of is everything the world has done to the Jews for millenia. Especially the Arab world. Friendly reminder Jews cannot pray at our holiest site, especially on days like today (Tish b'Av).

None of this is surprising, especially if you're familiar with Bergen County, NJ. My mom works with someone who's child just graduated from this particular school. She got an email from the principal and superintendent the day this was "discovered", explaining why her son wouldn't be coming home with his yearbook. By the end of the day, it was also announced that the school board knew exactly who (child and parent) submitted the photo, and who on the year book committee gave the final approval.

Neither the school district nor authorities will release the names to frustrated and angered parents "pending an investigation", who want to know how this could have happened.

There have been several parents (and students, and faculty members) who have laughed it off as a "harmless joke".

I have been gaslit for over a decade about antisemitism I have experienced in Bergen, especially in the medical community, and this is just..not even surprising to me. Shocking, but not surprising.

In today's edition of "I Can't Believe The Leopards Ate My Face", Scott Weiner, a Jewish gay man running for Nancy Pelosi's seat, was harassed out of *two* LGBTQ spaces (one a Trans Pride march, one a bar, while celebrating PRIDE) because he has been "horrible on Gaza".

He actually did call what is happening in Gaza genocide...but that wasn't enough...because he's Jewish, and this is 2026.

As a Queer Jew myself, I'm not at all surprised. I sm sad, but not surprised.

NOTE: this comes as NY (as well as other states) are trying to ban fundraisers for ZAKA, and is threatening non-profit orgs with $1million fines if they *do* raise money / donate to ZAKA...via the "Not On Our Dime" bill. (ZAKA is a first responder / search, rescue, and recovery organization, and they go where disasters, both natural and man-made, hit. They give aid to anyone regardless of nationality, race, religion, or ethnicity.)

Park Slope, a historically Jewish neighborhood (where one set of my great-grandparents lived after immigrating to the US), is now a hotbed of antisemitism. Last month it was the foud co-op BDS vote, now this. What's next?

Who says antisemitism doesn't pay? It pays well. Even if this student was expelled from Cornell, another University will pick him up, free-ride. He will have plenty of jobs lined up. He made himself famous in a time and place when antisemitism is en vogue once again.

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I posted on another thread about this "how long until he says he won't work with a Jew", thus creating a hostile work environment. How long until he us in a position of authority, and "won't hire a Jew", and discrimination becomes normalized again? Or maybe most scary, how long until he runs for office (and this works for both MAGA and DSA, so right and left)...and makes decisions about the lives of others?

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Who is really looking out for our safety at all levels? No one.

This was the sermon from Central Synagogue this past Shabbat, 6/12/26. I thought it was brilliant and wanted to share.