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Shoftim

Hi! Last week’s eagle-head cufflinks were slightly more difficult than a layup, but not quite a logo three. More like a floater in the paint. I’ll try to keep it in that … lane. Most of you did get the “Wings of Eagles” reference. Good job!
Now let’s play another game of “Link, Link, Guess!” Multiple meanings are implied here, so put your thinking cap on. Don’t drop it, however. You’ll get a Thor foot. Nyuk, nyuk, nyuk. Shabbat shalom, everybody!

For years now, Martin Bodek has been wearing cufflinks themed to the week’s …

Re’eh

Hi! Last week’s footprint links threw you for a loop, didn’t they? Hint: I went for heteronym wordplay there. “Eikev” also means “heels,” which stared at you right in the face, but wasn’t the layup you were used to.
I’ll take my foot off the gas and make it a bit simpler for you this week. Prey tell, how do these link to this week’s parsha? Take a s-wing at it. Beakause you’re talonted, give it your best shot. Somebody stop me. Shabbat shalom, y’all!

For years now, Martin Bodek has been …

The Value of Torah Study

I am writing in response to Martin Polack’s August 15 reaction (“Torah Study or Good Deeds,” August 15, 2024) to Rabbi Baruch Bodenheim’s article of August 8, “Learning Torah to Hasten the Building of a New Beis Hamikdash.” Mr. Polack was taken aback by the emphasis on Torah study vs. acts of kindness. He lists various factors found in Rabbinic literature as being causes for the destruction of the Temples and Yerushalayim, most prominently sinas chinam, baseless hatred between Jews. He then quotes several Torah leaders of the past, all to the effect that man was created for …

Eikev

Hi! Last week’s links were the national flag(s) of Israel, because the parsha contained so many references to the Children of Israel and the Good Land of Israel that my clicker broke when I tried to tally it all. Total layup.
This week’s might also be a layup, but you need to know how my brain works, so we’ll see if that bears out. See if you can find the connection and have a Shabbat Shalom!

For years now, Martin Bodek has been wearing cuff links themed to the week’s parsha, to stimulate conversation around …

Torah Study or Good Deeds

When one reads The Jewish Link each week, one must be filled with pride at the greatness, strength and beauty of the Jewish community. There are so many articles and advertisements of so many organizations and people dedicated to kindness and caring for the benefit of the Jewish People. Yad Leah, Camp HASC, Project Ezrah, Tomchei Shabbos, the long list of volunteer opportunities in Israel, Jews even donating kidneys through Renewal, and the list goes on.
It is with this in mind that I was surprised to read the article by Rabbi Bodenheim, “Learning Torah to Hasten the Building of …

Vaetchanan

Hi! Did you figure out that last week’s little wrist-choshens were in reference to the “matot” of Klal Yisroel? Of course you did; you’re smart.
Prove those wits again. It’s time for Linkey Kong! Let’s do this:
How are these related to this week’s parsha?
And why would I choose THIS week for THESE cufflinks?
Big, fat hint: you’ll need an umpire clicker to figure it out – or common sense, whichever is stronger with you.
Shabbat shalom, everyone!

For years now, Martin Bodek has been wearing cufflinks themed to the week’s parsha …

Devarim

Hi! Last week’s links were the little choshens (Choshenim? Could there be a plural if only one existed?), representing the “matot” of Klal Yisroel. I even found a little Shamir worm to cut the stones properly! Oh, just kidding. Let’s dive into this week’s parsha:
Testing, testing, are these on? Looks like they are. Awesome. Think you can tie these to the week’s parsha? Speak, ahem, now, or forever hold your peace. Shabbat shalom, y’all!

For years now, Martin Bodek has been wearing cuff links themed to the week’s parsha, to stimulate conversation around …

Pinchas

… of Linkachu, what say you? Take a gander at the connection to this week’s parsha. Ya know, make it … count. Oy, that was terrible. Wish I could take it abacus. Oy, that was worse. My number’s up. Okay, I’m done here. Shabbat shalom, everyone!

For years now, Martin Bodek has been wearing cuff links themed to the week’s parsha, to stimulate conversation around the Shabbat table. Naturally, it begged for a wider audience, and The Jewish Link seems like a perfect home—especially in name. Every week, we’ll present the cuff links, and you tell …

Balak

… a look at this week’s parsha. This is what I’m wearing this week, and it’s another of my rebustories (that’s what I’m calling my “rebus plus” arrangements, unless someone can “neologize” something better). Can you determine the connection? Have fun! Shabbat shalom!

For years now, Martin Bodek has been wearing cuff links themed to the week’s parsha, to stimulate conversation around the Shabbat table. Naturally, it begged for a wider audience, and The Jewish Link seems like a perfect home—especially in name. Every week, we’ll present the cuff links, and you tell …

Chukat

Hi! Were you able to decipher what the links were last week? I took hi-res pictures! They were globes, representing the Earth, which swallowed up Korach and his fellow mutineers.
Now quick, translate—ahem—the meaning of these to this week’s parshas. Okay, off to shul! I have like, one minute less than last week, and I’m in a total hurry. Shabbat shalom, everyone!

For years now, Martin Bodek has been wearing cuff links themed to the week’s parsha, to stimulate conversation around the Shabbat table. Naturally, it begged for a wider audience, and The Jewish …

Korach

… Linkalevio (Dating myself big-time with that one), shall we? What on earth could the connection to the parsha be here? Almond telling you, it’s a bit tough to swallow whole, but it will make incense if you give it some thought. Ha!
Shabbat shalom, everybody!

For years now, Martin Bodek has been wearing cufflinks themed to the week’s parsha, to stimulate conversation around the Shabbat table. Naturally, it begged for a wider audience, and The Jewish Link seems like a perfect home—especially in name. Every week, we’ll present the cufflinks, and you tell us how …

Shelach

Hi! Last week’s cufflinks were the menorah, which the parsha spent the first few pesukim discussing. Lots of folks told me they couldn’t quite make out the picture. I’ll do better! Did you know that 94% of modern photographs are taken by smartphone? I think that’s interesting too.
Now I spy with my little eye…cufflinks that have something to do with this week’s parsha. Can you guess what…They Might Be? Man, my Dad Jokes are on the…fringe. Scout’s…honor.
Okay, enough. Shabbat shalom, everyone!

For years now, Martin Bodek has been …

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