4 | OCTOBER 5 • 2023
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essay
Bodily Harm
H
ave you ever heard,
“Your body is a
temple?” Well,
consider the destruction of
the Jerusalem temples and
consider the
expressions we
use that indicate
bodily harm.
If you are
angry, you may
indicate that
your ire has
reached such
a state that you may blow
your top or tear your hair
off. If really impressed by
something, it may blow your
mind. Remember that you
should not try to ignore
something by burying your
head in the sand. Also be
aware that if you stick your
neck out, it may get chopped.
If greatly amused, you may
laugh your head off.
When viewing an extra-
ordinary event, you may
describe it as eye popping.
When deeply saddened, you
may cry our eyes out.
An affront to you may put
your nose out of joint. Do
not jeopardize your position
by an act that will cut your
nose off to spite your face.
Envy is often expressed by
saying you would give your
eye teeth for something. Will
your sweet tooth really be
satisfied by a jaw breaker? If
trusted with a secret, assure
others that your lips are
sealed. In for some verbal
fun? Try a tongue twister.
When faced with a situation
that must be endured, you
will be encouraged to take
it on the chin. Anything
abhorrent may set your teeth
on edge.
Consider the effect
on your
extremities in
the following:
To convince
someone to do
something, you may
have to twist his arm; you
may wish to purchase
something that costs
an arm and a leg; you
may tell an actor friend
before a performance
that he should break a leg;
get laughter from someone
when they realize that you
were just pulling their leg;
when putting effort into
a job, you may work your
fingers to the bone.
A sad event may result
in you crying your heart
out. If truly tragic, it may
be heart-stopping or even
gut-wrenching. A funny film
may have you splitting your
sides with laughter; a scary
movie may make your skin
crawl; if there is a bloody
scene, it may make your
stomach churn. The loss of a
friend may break your heart.
A great injustice may make
your blood boil. Take a stand
on a belief and assure others
that the action will happen
only over your dead body.
Now as you speak, you
should consider all those and
keep your eyes on the prize
of good communication.
Sy Manello
Editorial
Assistant
PURELY COMMENTARY
Yiddish Limerick
Sukkot
Ich hob mine succah lib, dos iz zayer zayer shein
Dos isn’t zayer grays, dos iz a bissl klayn.
Mi nor a tishl un a chair
mir kenen essn without a care
Yetzt kum arayn, it starts to rain.
Ich hob mine succah lib - I love my sukkah
dos iz zayer zayer shein - it is very, very beautiful.
Dos isn’t zayer grays - it isn’t very big
dos iz a bissl klayn - it is a little small.
Mi nor a tishl - with only a small table
mir kenen essn - we can say
Yetzt kum arayn - now come in.
By Rachel Kapen