Sarah Bunin Benor

When you invite your ancestors into your sukkah, consider bringing their Jewish languages in, too - Jewish Telegraphic Agency Heritage words add a new wrinkle to an old tradition, writes a linguistics scholar.

A new tradition for Sukkot:
www.jta.org/2025/10/06/r...

We received these images from Ramez, a protest organizer in Gaza. They’re part of an initiative in a campaign by the Gazan Youth Committee, in which activists hold photos of Israeli children killed on October 7th and after, inspired by the silent vigils held by Israeli activists. (1/4)

For my research on Jewish names of pets, I'm looking for anecdotal data on pets' names in *other* communities, like a Mexican-American friend who named her dog Oso (Spanish "bear"). Do you know anyone who gave their pet a name from Korean, Greek, Tagalog, etc.? #onomastics

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I've been enjoying counting the Omer in many languages. Last night was the 9th day - in Ladino from Monastir

My sign from a rally in LA this weekend: "In a democracy, DISAPPEAR is not a transitive verb."

In Philadelphia in 2000-04, I enjoyed Marty Moss-Coane's NPR show Radio Times. The theme music was from Paul Simon's Rhythm of the Saints. 10 points to the first person to name that song. That album is today's #MusicMonday. Love the Brazilian percussion, pleasant guitar, and harmonies.

Hands Off! Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. They're taking everything they can get their hands on and daring the world to stop them. On Saturday, April 5th, we're taking to the stre...

I've been disappointed that there haven't been large-scale protests. I googled and found rallies planned for April 5 around the country:
handsoff2025.com

Love Trump or hate him, all Jews should object to his appropriation of 'Shalom' - Jewish Telegraphic Agency A scholar of Jewish languages argues that Trump's use of the Hebrew word meaning hello, goodbye and peace stokes antisemitism.

www.jta.org/2025/03/14/i...

Opinion | The Trump administration is gutting universities’ best tools to fight antisemitism The White House has put schools in a “can’t win” situation.

Important article by @lilacb.bsky.social:
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

LA friends, please join us for this fun event next week - see QR code to RSVP

#MusicMonday Hadar Maoz. "Known for her unique ability to fuse ancient traditions with contemporary sounds, Hadar brings a fresh and vibrant expression to her music, blending the deep roots of Central Asian heritage with modern grooves, blues, and electronic elements." www.goldenland.com/hadar

ANGELENOS: Come see this fun, free, lively event with me and my pals @arnonshorr.bsky.social @sarah-bunin-benor.bsky.social and @plerner.bsky.social ! And please RSVP.

#MusicMonday - Chicago's second album (1970). Love the horns. I don't love their '80s albums, but this is a go-to.

My first post here: Peace in several Jewish languages