Tag Archives: Israel

“Indestructible,” By Ben Byer

Ben Byer chronicled his experience with ALS and his worldwide search for a cure
Posted on February 23, 2018 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Ben Byer died of complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) on July 3, 2008. He was 37 years old. Ben was diagnosed with the disease nearly six years prior in 2002 at the age of 31. He was an actor … Continue reading →

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The Judaic Tradition of Ethical Wills

Ethical wills have been part of Jewish heritage for generations
Posted on October 13, 2016 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

An ethical will — also known as a “legacy letter” — is a document that bequeaths not material goods, but ideas and values. For Jewish people, ethical wills are a recognized part of how their faith is passed on from … Continue reading →

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Yarauvi: A Cemetery in the Salt Sea

Miro Rivera Architects have plans to build a culturally inclusive cemetery in the Dead Sea
Posted on June 29, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

In 2013, the Texas based Miro Rivera Architects (MRI) presented their design for a cemetery in the Dead Sea. The practice presented the cemetery as “Yarauvi” and refers to the structure as a necropolis rather than a cemetery — and … Continue reading →

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