Last week’s Red Bull cuff links earned blank stares first, followed by “Ahaaaaaaaa!” I can’t believe they even needed an explanation. Hello? I guess some popular Hebrew phrases are so popular, one might totally forget what the actual translations are to one’s native tongue.
But momma always said you’ve got to put the past behind you, so it’s time to play What’s My Link? (Ha! Get it? I might make this the permanent name.). What are these things and what do they have to do with this week’s parsha? Why couldn’t I keep it easy? Toss in your entries. Step right up. Don’t be shy. Nobody likes a bashful leather head.* Shabbat shalom, y’all!
*3 million points if you remember which movie that’s from.
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 present the cuff links, and you tell us how it ties into the parsha of the week. E-mail your guesses, educated and otherwise, to [email protected] and we’ll publish the best and most creative answers a week later. Have fun!