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Sample Sources

The sources below are those contained in our three curated collections—covering themes of Passover, Gender Roles, and Holocaust Resistance. They represent a fraction of the thousands of sources that will be available when the full site launches in 2024.
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The Humble Addresses

[T]he Iewish Nation, though scattered through the whole World, are not therefore a despisable people, but as a Plant worthy to be planted in the whole world, received into Populous Cities: who aught…

Psalm 148

Hallelujah. Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise Him on high. Praise Him, all His angels, praise Him, all His hosts. Praise Him, sun and moon, praise Him, all bright stars. Praise Him…

The Futility of All Activity

The words of Kohelethson of David, king in Jerusalem. Utter futility!—said Koheleth— Utter futility! All is futile! What real value is there for a man In all the gainshe makes beneath the sun?…

My Little Son

I have a son, a little son, a youngster mighty fine! and when I look at him I feel that all the world is mine. But seldom do I see him when he’s wide awake and bright. I always find him sound…

Hanukkah

By the window I lit a taper A Hanukkah candle, gentle child. Many are the memories And the memories are brilliant. A regiment of riders, mighty men, If they appear before you, Do not fear, gentle…

A Comet Portending War

I have seen other stars with a tail before, but the people were frightened by this awesome torch. As an omen of war it does sadden my heart. Let us turn to our God, let us try to please Him.

Virgins Plus Curtains Minus Dots

Houses hold virgins The doors on the chain ‘Plumb streets with hearts’ ‘Bore curtains with eyes’ Virgins   without dots Stare   beyond probability See the men pass Their hats are not ours We  …

Second Haman

[In the royal palace. In the background stands the throne; on it sits the royal couple. To the left of the throne stand Klemens and the ladies of the court; to the right Count Lubecki and the…