Category Archives: Religions of the World

The Alhambra , Granada Spain

Posted on October 27, 2015 by annetbell

The exquisite Muslim calligraphy at the jewel of the Moorish empire, the Alhambra,  in Granada Spain. Google Public Domanin This is one of my all time favorite places i have visited,  even though it was years ago that we were … Continue reading →

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A Temple, a Living Fort, and a Camel !

Posted on October 24, 2015 by annetbell

Ranakpur is  the jewel in the Jain temple crown. Visiting these  temples is an exercise in pilgrimages.  I have shared  the 2.5 miles climb  up the 4000 steps  up to Palatana.  This temple is not up a mountain but the … Continue reading →

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Fragility of Democracy

Posted on October 21, 2015 by annetbell

Man killed by Indian mob. . . . The Indian Express  ( New York Times) Thirty-five leading Indian authors and poets have returned coveted literary award to protest the violence that is creeping into Indian corporate life under the Hindu … Continue reading →

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A Generous Heart. . . . .Mother Henny

Posted on October 20, 2015 by annetbell

I hope people will have time to read about this extraordinary woman. There is so much hatred  today, as there  was down through history, towards the Jewish people. My thoughts have been that there are always good and bad people … Continue reading →

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Jama Masjid Mosque in Old Delhi

Posted on October 17, 2015 by annetbell

This Jama Masjid ( Friday mosque)  is  the largest mosque in India.  It is located in Old Delhi and was built by the ruler who built the Taj Mahal.  Eid is the celebration of the end of Ramadan.  There was … Continue reading →

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Langar Week in Ludhiana, India

Posted on October 16, 2015 by annetbell

Leaders of four major religions come together at the Friday Mosque to share a meal prepared  as a symbolic coming together to alleviate  world hunger.  Please watch the video which is not in English but worth a look.  After all … Continue reading →

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Vive la France !

Posted on October 14, 2015 by annetbell

This is great news from France!  I hope they will lead the way for food pantries and soup kitchens in the United States to receive food from the markets here instead of throwing   it away. At ConSERNS-U, we do … Continue reading →

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The 20th Century’s First Genocide

Posted on October 13, 2015 by annetbell

Sunday, I attended the Centennial Memorial Concert, in remembrance of the 100th  anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1,500,000 souls.  The concert fittingly began with a local Ne’Jewish Community Choir , followed by Italian Community, Armenian Churches, Greek Orthodox choir … Continue reading →

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“He Named Me Malala” An Film of Courage and Inspiration

Posted on October 11, 2015 by annetbell

  This is PG13 because of the violence but I think that it is a most important film for young teens both girls and boys.  You will be inspired, too. There were many places  where tears came to my eyes, … Continue reading →

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Oldest Synagogue

Posted on October 10, 2015 by annetbell

  I walk by this Synagogue when I am out and about for a walk.  I do love the Victorian colors. New York State’s oldest continually occupied synagogue not in the city you’d expect Posted on October 23, 2012 by … Continue reading →

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