Time is a funny concept. Some days it feels like time is so slow, and that a couple of hours feels like several weeks. Conversely, some days it feels like weeks or months just breezed by in a few sunsets and sunrises. Our perception of time has changed a lot since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and many people stuck at home are finding their body clocks interrupted by the restriction to going outdoors. With our chance to go on kosher cruises delayed, let’s find some other ways to spend our time and keep ourselves busy. You can read up on Jewish history and grow closer to your heritage. Here are a few snippets of Jewish history that might fascinate you. The Bird’s Head Haggadah Haggadahs are an essential part of Pesach. They are primarily used in Seder meals, containing teachings and instructions on Jewish history to be read at the table. Some Haggadahs are mass produced and sold cheaply, while others are ancient or have been passed down to generations. One example of a unique Haggadah is the Bird’s Head Haggadah, known for its depiction of Jews as lion-maned, eagle-headed beings. While it is easy to construe this Medieval book as an insult to Jews, the style of the book is otherwise well-done, with respectful portrayals of Medieval Jewish life. It has been theorised that the Jews presented within this Haggadah are in fact Griffons, mythical creatures that symbolise honor and nobility. The Haggadah can be found in the Israel Museum of Jerusalem. The Kosher Sausage of Portugal If you’ve ever gone on Kosher Europe tours through the Iberian Peninsula, chances are that you’ve heard about the alheira. The alheira is a kind of Portugese sausage made from bread and chicken, and is considered a national delicacy. However, it’s origins are actually quite Jewish, and was in fact first developed as a defense mechanism against the Portugese Inquisition. When Inquisitors would pass by houses owned by Jews hiding their faith, the household would hang alheira sausages, fooling the Inquisitors that pork (a non-kosher food) was being eaten therein. This kosher sausage saved many lives during a difficult time in Portugal, and if you’re interested in trying something new, you can Google an alheira recipe for yourself online.
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