Jo's uniquely simple designs feature premium lightweight leathers that age beautifully with wear. Their mindful production approach means carefully sourced leathers,
minimal waste and a focus on craftsmanship.
They produce what they need.
And with a palette of tones found in nature,
styles easily wear season to season, year after year.
They care about your posture. Really! They do. Bags should only get heavy when you load them up with the contents of your life. BUT NOT BEFORE! They support healthy bag wearing habits by paying close attention to the weight of leathers they select AND the construction of their bags. They work closely with their factories to eliminate all unnecessary materials, like heavy hardware and bag fillers, relying on good design and construction principles to make a quality product.
MOST OF THEIR BAGS ARE LIGHTER THAN A CUP OF COFFEE
Since 2010, Jo is a collection of timeless, utilitarian carriers that are made to be worn. Based in NYC they work with responsible suppliers and manufacturers from Italy and Mexico.
Who is a Jew? After more than thirty centuries Jews continue to debate this question.
At stake is the integrity of millions of Jews who do not find their Jewish identity in religious belief or religious practice, but who discover their Jewishness in the historic experience of the Jewish people. At stake also is the Jewish identity of thousands of men and women, in Israel and in other countries of the world, who want to be Jewish, but who are rejected by the narrow legalism of traditional religious authorities.
We, the members of the International Federation of Secular Humanistic Jews, believe that the survival of the Jewish people depends on a broad view of Jewish identity. We welcome into the Jewish people all men and women, who sincerely desire to share the Jewish experience regardless of their ancestry. We challenge the assumption that the Jews are primarily or exclusively a religious community and that religious convictions or behavior are essential to full membership in the Jewish people.
The Jewish people is a world people with a pluralistic culture and civilization all its own. Judaism, as the culture of the Jews, is more than theological commitment. It encompasses many languages, a vast body of literature, historical memories, and ethical values. In our times the shadow of the Holocaust and the rebirth of the State of Israel are a central part of Jewish consciousness.
We Jews have a moral responsibility to welcome all people who seek to identify with our culture and destiny. The children and spouses of intermarriage who desire to be part of the Jewish people must not be cast aside because they do not have Jewish mothers and do not wish to undergo religious conversion. The authority to define ‘who is a Jew’ belongs to all the Jewish people and cannot be usurped by any part of it.
In response to the destructive definition of a Jew now proclaimed by some orthodox authorities, and in the name of the historic experience of the Jewish people, we, therefore, affirm that a Jew is a person of Jewish descent or any person who declares himself or herself to be a Jew and who identifies with the history, ethical values, culture, civilization, community, and fate of the Jewish people.
People come to Judaism through birth, marriage or choice.
Identifying with Jewish culture, history, civilization, holidays, rituals and community.
Invested in Jewish future.
We believe in each other, the power of human transformation and that we are responsible for ourselves.
Judaism is the evolving civilization of the Jewish people. It has been created, lived and recreated in response to the needs and beliefs of each generation. In our days, we believe in the power of people to understand their world and to influence it for the better. We celebrate human freedom and responsibility for our choices and actions. And we know that if justice is to exist in our world, we must create it together. Secular Humanistic Judaism is a cultural Jewish identity lived through this human-focused non-theistic philosophy of life.
The Jewish wisdom literature tradition, exemplified by Proverbs and Job…
The encounter of Jewish culture with Hellenistic philosophy in Late Antiquity…
The emphasis on human action and mutual support in rabbinic Judaism…
The Jewish experience of an urban and literate people who used their talents and intellect to survive…
The rational philosophies of Baruch Spinoza and Enlightenment philosophers…
Nineteenth-century Jewish ethnic and national identities, such as Yiddishism and Zionism…
Secular Jewish schools, labor unions, political parties and social welfare organizations…
Modern Humanist philosophies of human power and responsibility…
Secular Humanistic Jewish celebrations and ceremonies, whether holidays or life cycle events, take place in both community organizations and in family settings all over the world. Secular Humanistic Jewish communities offer communal celebration, adult and youth education, ethical action, and emotional support. In North America, the Congress of Secular Jewish Organizations and the Society for Humanistic Judaism are the two community organizations that support the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism and are served by its graduates.
Judaism is the culture of the Jewish people, which includes many religious and secular traditions.
A Jew is any person who chooses to identify with the fate and culture of the Jewish people.
After the Holocaust, it is clear that the meaning of Jewish history is that Jews must be responsible for their own fate.
Every person is entitled to be the master of his or her own life, subject to the final authority of his or her own conscience.
The power to achieve human survival, happiness, and dignity is a human power. (from Judaism in a Secular Age, p239)
To further explore the philosophy of Secular Humanistic Judaism, please visit our Resources. You can also learn more about our movement’s history and organizations, or listen to IISHJ Dean for North America Rabbi Adam Chalom discuss “What is Secular Humanistic Judaism” at Georgetown University in 2011.
Capturing the essence of life, documenting as I go; the quiet beautiful moments or hurried, cinematic scenes of the 'everyday'. Often poetic, sometimes irreverent. I am endlessly inspired by fond memories, lakeside summers, cozy winters, and daydreaming ideas. I play with many mediums and subject matters.
Although I personally live a casual, laid-back lifestyle, I am a Fine Artist who creates modern, works that add beauty and style to any space. Be it minimalist, eclectic, country or traditional.
I love fresh, quirky, graphic imagery mixed with colourful, folkloric elements, symbolic layers + typography. I digitally blend some of my collected images with my own photography + paintings. They are modern and decorative; perfect for today's contemporary interiors.
Thank You for decorating your spaces with my art!
Peace Love Create Art,
Patti
Patti Friday: Reporting from inside 'The Art Dept.' at the international 'Embassy of Ideas'
My newest fine art print. Photographed with instinctive, intuitive feeling and a specific creative vision. Edited with intentional elements of unexpected, enhancing details. 'White Peony' Mischievous nymphs were said to hide in the petals of thePeony, giving it the meaning of shame or bashfulness.
Hope you love it as much as I do.
Let's decorate!
Peace Love Create Art
Patti
xo
Patti Friday: Reporting from inside 'The Art Dept.' at the international 'Embassy of Ideas'
All Natural Air Freshener: 7 drops Purication
essential oil 7 drops Lemon essential oil 2 oz. glass spray bottle Water as needed to fill
bottle Add essential oil into spray bottle and fill
with water. Shake the bottle before spraying.
Baking Soda Carpet, Tub, and Tile Cleaner: 10 drops Purication
essential oil 5 drops Thieves essential oil 5 drops Lemon or pine essential oil ½ cup of baking soda Glass container (like a parmesan cheese sprinkle top) Put baking soda in a glass bowl, add essential oils, and mix together. Put everything in the shaker container. For carpets: sprinkle, let sit, and vacuum. For tub and tile: sprinkle and scrub Can be used anywhere that needs scrubbing, and won’t scratch.
Foaming Hand Soap: 10 drops Thieves essential oil 2 Tbsp. Castile soap ½ tsp. liquid oil, like coconut, almond, or olive Recycled foam soap dispenser Water as needed to fill Add castile soap, liquid oil, and essential oils to dispenser. Swirl and then fill
with water.
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Patti Friday: Reporting from inside 'The Art Dept.' at the international 'Embassy of Ideas'
A few days ago, cartons of fresh eggs from Muskoka, were hand delivered to our kitchen. With an immediate bok bok bok ba gock on repeat in my head, and the realization that one can only eat so many scrambled eggs, I saw baking in my very near future. That made me happy. I have a bakery dream beating on low speed in the back of my mind. On the back burner.
Next came the alluring wooden crate full of maroon tinged, fresh citrus. Flirty blood oranges being fondled by hungry Sunday shoppers. Handled over and over and over again. Longing to be part of my next pound cake morning.
The distinctive dark flesh color is due to the presence of antioxidantpigments common to many flowers and fruit, but uncommon in citrus fruits.The flesh develops its characteristic maroon color when the fruit develops with low temperatures during the night.Sometimes, dark coloring is seen on the exterior of the rind, as well, depending on the variety of blood orange. The skin can be tougher and harder to peel than that of other oranges. Blood oranges have a unique flavor compared to other oranges, being distinctly raspberry-like in addition to the usual citrus notes.
Here is an easy recipe to bake this pretty, simple and rustic pound cake.
Blood Orange Pound Cake
1 cup soft butter
2 cups white sugar
5 eggs
3 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk with 2 tbsp white vinegar let sit until it thickens)
1 tbsp vanilla
Juice of one blood orange (strained) (save 1 tbsp for icing)
zest of one blood orange
Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time.
Add rest of ingredients.
Pour into greased, parchment lined loaf pans.
I make 2 loaves with this recipe OR 1 bundt pan
325 degree for 1 hour (test)
Icing
1/4 cup soft butter
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup icing sugar
1 tbsp. blood orange juice
Dash of cream or milk to make it smooth
Add drop of red and orange food colouring (optional)
Cool cakes well
Roughly ice the cakes
Top with a delightful thin slice of a blood orange
Enjoy!
Peace Love Create Art
Patti
xo
Patti Friday: Reporting from inside 'The Art Dept.' at the international 'Embassy of Ideas'
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