Tag Archives: Judaism

Good Luck on Yom Kippur

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s Yom Kippur.  That means no eating until sundown.  Started last night too.  Worst part is that Chinese restaurants are closed on Mondays and that’s the only place in walking distance.  Going to be a rough one this year.

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Shana Tova! (Happy Rosh Hashanah)

Posted on September 13, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s the Jewish New Year.  It’s the year 5787 for the Jewish calendar.  I don’t really get it either.  It’s a lunisolar calendar that supposedly starts at the creation of the universe and has a leap year every 19 years.  … Continue reading →

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Happy Passover . . . And April Fools

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

This really does come off as a joke, right?  Passover shows up on April Fools Day.  I had work and my son had school too, so we’re getting home with maybe an hour to get ready for the sedar.  Guess … Continue reading →

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Happy Hanukkah! Happy Chanukah! Happy Chanukkah!

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

The title says it all.  For those who celebrate, Happy Hanukkah.  For those who don’t . . . Happy Monday?  That or Happy Hanukkah as well.  Can’t tell what we say to people of other religions any more.

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Happy Passover! Some Unleavened Memes, I Guess

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, Passover starts tonight.  At least my birthday doesn’t fall on it this time.  As per tradition that I just made up, I leave you with some funnies.  Enjoy!

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Happy Hanukkah Funnies!

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Last night was the first night of Hanukkah.  Guess that’s how we’re spelling it this year.  Anyway, enjoy these funnies and have a relaxing weekend.  Feel free to grab a copy of Beginning of a Hero too.  No reason other than I … Continue reading →

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It’s That Time of Year Again: Yom Kippur

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

The Day of Atonement is upon the Jewish people.  Another day of not eating from sundown last night to sundown today.  That means, I’ll be tackling a video game to distract myself from my hunger.  My choice is from the … Continue reading →

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Monster Month: The Dybbuk

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

The Dybbuk comes out of Jewish folklore and it first showed up in the 16th century.  Prior to that, demons were used in place of ghosts.  So, it took a little time for this creature to gain some traction.  So, … Continue reading →

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Happy Rosh Hashanah!

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year and it starts tonight.  Figured I would post up some memes to celebrate the event.  That and I became too busy and tired to research an animal for the usual Sunday fun.  Enjoy!

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How NOT to Help Your Jewish Friends on Yom Kippur

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

This is the Day of Fasting for Jews where we don’t eat from sundown to the following sundown.  It’s an act of atonement for the sins we did all year.  You might see a lot about this or nothing depending … Continue reading →

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