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the floor of the synagogue is made of sand.�There are two theories behind this unusual occurrence. One is to represent the�Israelite�journey through the desert. Another theory is that it represents the�Conversos�who were forced to convert to�Catholicism. Many continued to observe Judaism, so they usually met in their cellars and would use sand to muffle their prayers.
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cruises are so much fun!! I saw a "glue" melting pot on this blog and wondered if the melting pot you use would also melt glue sticks and work in this application?
http://thepolkadotcloset.blogspot.com/2013/01/a-new-crafting-toythe-melting-potand.html
Posted by: cassie l. | January 09, 2013 at 09:37 PM