A potpourri of: Highland Park; Jewish topics; Central New Jersey; art, nature, WordPress, health, photography …

Doctor Cyanide – a short film

April 22nd, 2012 by

In the film Doctor Cyanide, an evil doctor comes up with a treacherous plan to poison everyone.

Holocaust Book Recommendations

April 18th, 2012 by

Recommendations for books about Holocaust or Shoa include Holocaust books written by Aharon Appelfeld; a graphic novel called Maus, and Sarah’s Key. See also the town of Mariampole in Lithuania, where many were killed in the Holocaust.

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Azalea, Andromeda and Dogwood Blossoms

April 17th, 2012 by

Azalea, Andromeda and Dogwood Blossoms are showing blooms. Dogwood blossoms are pink and lovely. Allergies are abundant in blossom season.

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Burning Chametz

April 11th, 2012 by

Before Pesach we have a custom of burning chametz (bread). We also burn lulavim from Sukkot. The burning of chametz got smokey.

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Nature Notes: Geese, Cherry Blossoms, Forsythia

April 2nd, 2012 by

Geese, cherry blossoms and forsythia are in Highland Park, New Jersey. Geese are by the Raritan River at Donaldson Park.

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Sushi from Sushiana

March 26th, 2012 by

Sushiana: new sushi restaurant opened in Highland Park, New Jersey. Kosher, pareve fish sushi, vegetable rolls such as cucumber, carrot, avocado. Soon to serve fish and chips.

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