“There are many beautiful explanations about the meaning of this practice,” says Nicole Wasilus, who runs18DoorsJewish Clergy Officiation Referral Service which helps interfaith couples connect toinclusive rabbis and cantorsto officiate their wedding. “More traditionally, some see it as a ...
Shisha is one of these forms, originating in northernIndia(in Haryana) and western India in Gujarat and Rajasthan). Meaning “little glass,” shisha is also known as mirror-work due to the presence of small, reflective pieces in the textiles. These tiny additions can be seen in different ty...
Readers can easily get confused by similar words. If the author wants to give clear clues about the meaning of one word, he’ll indicate short vowels using specific symbols. Otherwise, everything stays in the context. And if that wasn’tfascinating enough, there’s more about vowels to conf...