Links to other Sites where information and wisdom may be found
- Miriam's Tent
- A community-oriented website with bulletin boards,etc (be sure to
note that the address is www.miriamstent.net - NOT .com
or .org):
"Welcome to the online community
celebrating Miriam of the Hebrew Bible and the Festival of Miriam
at Elat Chayyim."
- Kehilla Community Synagogue
- "Kehilla is affiliated with the
Jewish Renewal movement. Like other Renewal congregations, we are
dedicated to a creative, spiritual, and contemporary Judaism. Our
services blend traditional liturgy and ritual with alternative forms
of expression such as poetry or chanting. Our membership relects many
kinds of families and lifestyles, and our respect for diversity shows
itself in the content of our services. We offer our members broad
participation in governance, services, and social justice efforts
of our congregation. "
- Sacred Imagination
- Catholic women creating rituals and rites of passages.
"To the center of each circle of women, I bring my love of story and sharing. Together we light the fires of sacred imagination, invite our muses, and create new beginnings from the clay of our hearts’ desires." — Dana Reynolds
The Following Links were found on Miriam's Tent:
- Miriam's Cup
- A site dedicated to Jewish women and new ritual:
"Miriam's Cup is a new ritual for the Passover seder. Its purpose is to honor the role of Miriam the Prophetess in the Exodus and to highlight the contributions of women to Jewish culture, past and present." - Miriam's Song
- A rather obscure poem published inThe Occident and American Jewish
Advocate in 1846 by Rebekah Hyneman, a Jewish-American poet and novelist
(1816-1875).
- Moses' Big Sister...
- An article from the Hagshama Department of The World Zionist
Organization examining both the scriptural and historical Miriam. "Miriam
was with Moses throughout the ten plagues. She came out of Egypt
with Moses. She was a prophet herself (Exodus 15:20). Miriam was
called to play a less prominent role than Moses but nevertheless
an important one."
- Clouds of Glory, Miriam's Well, Manna
- Cabbalist teachings from the Gal Einai Institute of Israel (a group
devoted to the teachings of Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh:
"G-d gave three gifts to the Jewish People in the desert. One was the manna, the second was the Well of Miriam, and the third was the ananay hakavod, 'clouds of glory.' " - Jesus; Miriam's Child...
- Interesting discussion of a book examining Miriam from a feminist
and Christian perspective; from the Sunshine
for Women site.
"Jesus; Miriam's Child, Sophia's Prophet: Critical Issues in Feminist Christology by Elisabeth Schussler Fiorenza" - Madame Miriam
- An Online Oracle
"Madame Miriam loves to give advice!"
Assisted Living
Nursing Homes
- www.newlifestyles.com
- "Are you confused by the vast spectrum of senior care options available today?
Do you understand the difference between Assisted Living, Residential Care and Respite Care?
Do the overwhelming number of choices leave you confused and unsure of which option is
best for you? New LifeStyles Online is the ultimate resource for senior living and care options.
We provide you with everything you need to make an informed, comfortable decision about your
own or your loved one's future"
- www2.aahsa.org
- "The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) is committed to advancing the
vision of healthy, affordable, ethical aging services for America."
- www.aplaceformom.com
- "We are a free referral service helping families find nursing homes, assisted living, Alzheimer's
care, retirement communities, and home care. Our experienced Family Advisors have assisted thousands of
families with the difficult task of selecting eldercare."
- www.senioroutlook.com
- "Welcome to the Internet's guide to senior housing. No matter what type of senior housing you're
looking for, you will be able to find it here. We list the following types: Independent Living, Assisted
Living, Nursing Homes, Adult Day Care, Continuing Care, and Alzheimer's Care."
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