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Edinburgh Aesthetic: A Rich Canvas For Architects And Interior Designers To Add To

  When venturing within the sweeping terraces and meandering wynds of Edinburgh, it is impossible to avoid a sense of excitement for the city's architectural wonder. The cityscape is a feast for the eyes, from its historic tenements to the imposing Edinburgh Castle, overseeing the city from a lofty volcanic rock perch. Spectacular stonework is accentuated thanks to the city's dramatically undulating landscape. Remnants of Edinburgh's timeline can be found all around you, from Medieval gems in Old Town to the exquisite example of Georgian city planning in New Town, juxtaposed with ultra-modern statements such as the both celebrated and controversial Scottish Parliament Building.   For architects and interior designers set the challenge of contributing to this extraordinary city, inspiration is everywhere. But, when adding to the aesthetic created by the city's cobbled streets, regal green areas, tucked away courtyards, and bold gestures of grandeur, which home des

L’Dor Va-Dor Gives Jewish Community a Special Gift

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      How will Covid Change the Jewish High Holidays?   With the High Holidays coming up and numerous synagogues closed or limited in so many ways, many Jews are looking for new ways to attend Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Services as part of a community. The dilemma? For more than a thousand years, it has been Jewish law that one must have a community, a ‘minyan’, for prayer. The definition of “minyan” was at one point 10 men, all having reached the age of 13. In modern times, depending on the synagogue, it can be 10 women, or any combination of men and women as well. Here’s the catch: they must share the same space. It can be inside or outside, in synagogue or in a home. The point is, prayer is a shared undertaking and experience; prayer is also about togetherness. Many congregations, including traditional ones, have nimbly risen to the occasion with web technology. Even before Covid, many synagogues such as Central Synagogue in Manhattan, were already live streaming services