#Melech

[applesauce42069]

I remember seeing someone accuse Jews of stealing “shalom aleichem” from Arabic and I was just like wow these people are at best uneducated at worst LIED TO

[wolfythewitch]

I am ILL

[baladric]

the state of suffering when ur blorbos of the moment are your own original characters :/

[keylana-dragon]

at least he's having fun

[torahtot]

[ameliathefatcat]

High lights of my summer in Israel

Meeting Melinda Strauss

Going by my Hebrew name

Making new friends

Being asked if I was circumcised

Getting a kippah with my Hebrew name

Starting to wear tzitzit

Making a lot of furry friends

Having McDonald’s for the first time

Sunrise hike

Having a trip of a life time and getting closer to Hashem

[rotzaprachim]

modern antisemitism: the absurd decision to flat iron Alden ehrenreich’s curls for Solo

[melechejewelery]

What Is Blue Topaz

Blue topaz, with its captivating hue reminiscent of the clear blue skies and tranquil waters, has long been cherished for its beauty and mystique. In the realm of gemstones, blue topaz holds a special place, captivating admirers with its stunning color and fascinating properties. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into everything you need to know about blue topaz, from its origins and characteristics to its symbolism and care tips, brought to you by Meléche Jewelry.

Origins and Formation

Blue topaz is a member of the topaz family, a silicate mineral that occurs in a variety of colors. While topaz is found in many parts of the world, including Brazil, Russia, Sri Lanka, and Nigeria, the majority of blue topaz available in the market today is actually colorless or pale yellow topaz that has been treated to achieve its vibrant blue hue. This treatment typically involves irradiation followed by heat treatment, which enhances the stone's color and clarity.

Characteristics

Blue topaz is prized for its mesmerizing blue color, ranging from pale sky blue to deep Swiss blue. The intensity of the color is influenced by factors such as the quality of the raw material and the treatment process. In addition to its color, blue topaz is known for its excellent transparency and brilliance, making it a popular choice for jewelry.

Symbolism and Meaning

Throughout history, topaz has been associated with various meanings and symbolism. In ancient times, it was believed to have protective powers and promote strength and healing. Blue topaz, in particular, is often associated with calmness, communication, and emotional balance. It is said to soothe the mind, calm the emotions, and promote harmony in relationships, making it an ideal gift for loved ones or for self-expression.

Types of Blue Topaz

Blue topaz comes in a range of shades, from pale blue to deep blue-green. The most common shades of blue topaz are sky blue topaz, Swiss blue topaz, and London blue topaz.

There are several varieties of blue topaz, each with its own unique shade and appeal:

Sky Blue Topaz: This variety exhibits a light, airy blue hue reminiscent of the clear daytime sky.  

Swiss Blue Topaz: Characterized by a vibrant, intense blue color, Swiss blue topaz is highly sought after for its striking appearance. 

London Blue Topaz: The deepest and darkest of the blue topaz varieties, London blue topaz showcases a rich, velvety blue hue with hints of green or teal.

Each type of blue topaz offers its own distinct charm, allowing you to choose the perfect shade to suit your style and preferences.

What Is Treated Blue Topaz?

Treated blue topaz refers to blue topaz stones that have undergone a human intervention process, such as heat treatment to enhance or change their color. Gemstone treatments are common practices in the jewelry industry that can help improve the appearance and value of crystals.

Blue topaz in its natural state is extremely rare and often pale in color, while treated blue topaz can have a vibrant and more pronounced hue. Some common treatments for blue topaz include irradiation and heat treatment, which can change the color and clarity of the gemstone.

    Is Treated Blue Topaz Safe ?

Yes - treated blue topaz is absolutely safe to wear. While there are no known health risks associated with treated blue topaz, some treatments may affect the gemstone's durability and stability. To ensure the safety of treated blue topaz, there are regulatory measures in place, including the Federal Trade Commission''s guidelines on gemstone treatments.

When buying treated blue topaz, it's important to choose reputable brands that can disclose information about the treatment process and provide documentation of the gemstone's authenticity.

Care and Maintenance

While blue topaz is relatively durable, it is still important to take proper care of your jewelry to ensure its longevity and brilliance. Here are some tips for caring for your blue topaz jewelry:

Avoid exposure to harsh chemicals, such as bleach or chlorine, which can damage the stone.

Remove your jewelry before engaging in activities that may expose it to rough treatment or impact.

Clean your blue topaz jewelry regularly with a soft cloth and mild soap to remove dirt and oils.

By following these simple care tips, you can keep your blue topaz jewelry looking radiant for years to come.

Blue Topaz Spiritual Properties

Blue topaz is commonly associated with the throat chakra, which is responsible for communication, self-expression, and authenticity. The gemstone's calming color can also promote feelings of clarity, and relaxation, and help with anxiety, stress, and other emotional issues.

Blue topaz is also closely linked with the third eye chakra, which is responsible for intuition and creativity. It is believed that these tranquil gemstones can help unlock our creative minds while also inspiring new ideas!

    What Is Sky Blue Topaz?

Sky blue topaz is a beautiful and popular shade of blue topaz that has a light and airy blue color—reminiscent of the sky on a clear breezy day! This stunning gemstone is created through the process of heat treatment where colorless stones are exposed to high temperatures.

Sky blue topaz is a relatively affordable gemstone preferred by those who seek a subtle and understated look. It’s also linked to feelings of serenity and tranquility, making it a popular choice for jewelry. Whether you want to add a touch of zen or elevate your summer looks, sky blue topaz can meet all your needs!

    Swiss Blue Topaz and London Blue Topaz

Swiss blue topaz and London blue topaz are two popular shades of blue topaz often used in jewelry. While both are beautiful and valuable gemstones, there are some key differences between the two:

Swiss Blue Topaz vs London Blue Topaz: Color

Swiss blue topaz is a bright and vibrant shade of blue, reminiscent of the clear blue waters of a tropical island.

London blue topaz is a darker and richer shade of blue than Swiss blue topaz, highly reminiscent of a moonless night sky.

Swiss Blue Topaz vs London Blue Topaz: Formation

Swiss blue topaz is typically created through the heat treatment of colorless or pale topaz stones.

London blue topaz is the result of natural or irradiation-induced coloration where exposure to ionizing radiation changes the crystal structure of the gemstone, altering its color.

Swiss Blue Topaz vs London Blue Topaz: Symbolism

Swiss blue topaz is associated with clarity, communication, and peacefulness, and is said to promote clear communication and help individuals express themselves effectively.

London blue topaz is the stone of transformation and is believed to help us to release toxic patterns and old beliefs that no longer serve us.

Swiss Blue Topaz vs London Blue Topaz: Value

Swiss blue topaz is generally more affordable than London blue topaz due to its availability and lower rarity.

London blue topaz is highly valued for its rarity and beauty, and is typically more expensive than Swiss blue topaz.

Ultimately, choosing between the vibrant hues of Swiss blue topaz or the deep color of London blue topaz depends on personal preference and what you are seeking in a gemstone. Both are beautiful and valuable in their own ways and can make excellent additions to any jewelry collection.

    Blue Topaz at Meléche Jewelry

At Meleche Jewelry, we are proud to offer a stunning collection of blue topaz jewelry, meticulously crafted to perfection. Whether you're searching for a dazzling blue topaz ring, pendant, earrings, or bracelet, you'll find the perfect piece to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any ensemble. Each piece in our collection is expertly designed and crafted using only the finest materials and ethically sourced gemstones, ensuring both beauty and quality you can trust.

Explore our exquisite collection of blue topaz jewelry today and discover the perfect piece to cherish for a lifetime.

Experience the allure of blue topaz with Meléche Jewelry.

  Discover more at Meleche.com

This comprehensive blog post serves as a guide for individuals interested in learning more about blue topaz, its characteristics, symbolism, and care tips. Presented in partnership with Meleche Jewelry, it offers valuable insights into the allure of this enchanting gemstone and showcases the exquisite blue topaz jewelry available at Meleche Jewelry.

[septembergold]

[astraystayyh]

Israel doesn't want to repopulate Gaza, you loveable dummy

Seriously, find one Israeli on this site who'll say otherwise. And no, quoting Ben Gvir doesn't count (assuming you even know who that is) anymore than quoting, say, Rudy Giuliani would count for anything, even though he supposedly spoke for the president of the USA for a time.

Hamas has 136 hostages. Including women, and actual literal babies, assuming they're still alive, that is. This could all have ended weeks ago if they'd fucking returned them. Israeli society would physically march on Benjamin Netanyahu's home and remove him in a coup if the hostages were returned tonight. But as long as they have Israeli people, and are unwilling to negotiate their return, that's an ongoing war crime. Is Israel evil for being a bull in a China shop trying to get back a "mere" 136 innocent civilians? Maybe. But Hamas started this and they can end it, they just don't want to. Please, justify that.

Hello, since you asked for one Israeli, here, I'll give you multiple statements:

Hundreds of activists at an Ashdod gathering in late November called for the reestablishing of Jewish settlements. “Let it be known that you support the appeal to renew Jewish settlement throughout all of the Gaza Strip. The nation is waiting for you”— Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council.

Israel “should fully occupy the Gaza Strip”— Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu, of the far-right Otzma Yehudit party.

An Israeli real estate firm pushes to build settlements for Israelis in Gaza. “Wake up, a beach house is not a dream” reads the ad.

Israeli Knesset member Limor Son Har Melech posted a video of herself in a boat with other settlers off the coast of Gaza. “Settlement in every part of the Gaza Strip … A large, extensive settlement without fear, without hesitation, without humiliation. This land is the land that the creator of the world gave to us.”

Israeli Settler, Daniella Weiss says Palestinians who live in Gaza, have no right to stay in Gaza.

An Israeli soldier saying that Israelis should start “investing” in Khan Younis.

Also why would the words of Ben Gvir not count? He is an elected minister, his words hold weight and they expose Israel’s clear intent to make Gaza inhabitable for Palestinians so that Israelis could settle in there— by destroying the infrastructures, making the health system collapse entirely, bombing entire residential neighborhood, Israel is trying to ensure that Palestinians wouldn't be able to return back to their land, because there is nothing livable left there.

And I'm glad you bring up all of this ending if the hostages were returned— Hamas tried to strike up a deal for the return of ALL the hostages, in exchange of the release of all Palestinian prisoners. Israel refused. You know why? Because this has never been about hostages and their safety for Israel.

There is a reason why Israel shot its own hostages when it mistook them for Palestinian civilians, waving a white cloth. There is a reason why the IDF called to shoot indiscriminately on Oct. 7, knowing that it could kill some of the hostages too. Because Israel wants to kill Palestinians, to "thin out its population" (or maybe we shouldn't take into account the says and actions of Netanyahu too ://). This is why it targets schools and mosques and hospitals and ambulances and refugee camps. Israel knows that if it does get all its hostages back, then there would be nothing to “justify” its genocide in Gaza (although, as UN Secretary-General said : "Nothing can justify the collective punishment of the Palestinian people. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is beyond words")

Israel is the only reason why the hostages aren't fred yet. THEY are unwilling to negotiate the return because they don't want to stop this genocide. What good is a five days ceasefire only for the bombings to return? Do you even realize how psychologically traumatizing it is to have a countdown of when your massacre would resume? The only acceptable deal is for Israel to establish a permanent ceasefire, something that it refuses to do. The only one to blame is Israel.

And you say Israelis would instigate a coup to oust Netanyahu, that's nice, then what? Will you return the land to its rightful people? Will you give back Palestinians their rights unequivocally? Will you call for the dismantlement of Israel that was built on massacres? The reason why Israelis are angry at Netanyahu is rooted in the unresolved hostage situation. Just because you don't support Netanyahu doesn't mean that you aren't a zionist who finds the murder of more than twenty thousands Palestinians justifiable. A young girl had her leg amputated with no anesthesia on the kitchen counter of her home and you talk about “Israel being a bull in a China shop”? You consider the targeted attacks on civilians as careless actions by Israel? It actually astonishes me how inhumane some of you can be.

And here is what Dr. Refaat, who was targeted and murdered by the IDF btw, had to say about this matter:

Whether it's Netanyahu or someone else, it does not matter because Israel as a whole is an occupation, one built on the bloodshed of palestinians.

And it is funny how you choose to distort history whichever way you like it, to regard October 7th as an isolated instance that happened out of the blue. Hamas didn't start anything, Hamas was created in response to the indiscriminate and careless shooting of palestinian civilians in the first Intifada, that was decades ago. October 7th was a resistance to an ongoing colonization, Israel started this when it displaced and murdered palestinians on 1948. None of this would've happened if Israel did not colonize Palestine. It has been 100 days of this ongoing genocide, wake up and stop deluding yourself into a reality where Israel is the victim.

[a-very-tired-jew]

More JVP Shenanigans

TLDR; JVP's Haggadah was put together by goys and their tax filings show they have no intent to help and/or represent Jews. We all know JVP is the Autism Speaks of the Jewish community. They exploit Jews and try to present themselves as a Jewish organization concerned with systemic discrimination, Palestinian rights, antisemitism, and much more. Hell, you can go look at their core values on their website and a lot of us would agree that these are good things.

JVP uses all that as misdirection. It uses Judaism as set dressing for its own agenda and exploits people’s ignorance. However, if you have just a little bit of knowledge you can tell that JVP is not only exploiting Judaism, but it is an organization that has wholly embraced Jew face and does not know what it’s doing.

Take a look at their Haggadah.

Their Haggadah was clearly put together by goys who didn’t know what they were doing. Many of the translations for their blessings are wrong or were clearly put through google translate. Other blessings are slapdash put together or grabbed from other Seders. Take a look at this blessing:

Baruch atah adonai eloheynu melech ha’olam asher kidshanu b’mitzvotav v’tzivanu l’hadlik ner shel (Shabbat v’shel) yom tov. Blessed is the spirit of freedom in whose honor we kindle the lights of this holiday, Passover, the season of Freedom.

Do you see the issue? For those who don't know, there is no mention of Passover in the blessing at all. So why is it in the translation? They also didn't include any of the extra words for Shabbat in the translation as well. If you have the patience, go through and read it. It omits the story of Passover, dismisses the importance of the holiday, and just changes the entire thing for their agenda. Edit: Above is about last year's haggadah as someone pointing out in the replies. Below is the link to this year's and it's just as bad, but this time they have a lot of tokenization to justify why they change the entire holiday to support their agenda. It literally asks you to write to the NY Times at one point...

“But it’s a Jewish organization, I swear!”

Well let’s look at their tax filing where they as a 501(c)3 have to describe what their organization is and their intent.

That's weird. A Jewish organization that states it fights against antisemitism and is committed to Jewish communities has nothing on their filing about Judaism or Jews in any capacity. It's mission is regarding education about Palestinians. Some of you might say "what's wrong with that?" There's nothing inherently wrong with that mission statement. What is wrong is that JVP hides its intent, bigotry, and antisemitism behind a veil of Jew face. It claims to be a Jewish organization, but it can't even get basic translations of prayers right. It omits, misleads, and misinforms about our culture, history, and traditions in such a heinous way that it's downright disgraceful. JVP does not represent the Jewish community and at this point it's clear that they're Jewish in name only.

[glitterygolem]

Bracha before booping:

Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu melech haOlam, asher kidshanu b’mitzvotav, vitzivanu al l’boop chavereinu!

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְ‑יָ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם אֲשֶׁר קִדְּשָׁנוּ בְּמִצְוֹתָיו, וְצִוָּנוּ לבופ חברינו!

Blessed are you, Adonai, Sovereign of the Universe, Who has sanctified us with commandments and commanded us to boop our friends!

(thanks to @vshamru for the עִברִית help!)

[baladric]

set out to write a nice simple cast backstory sampler, bullet points and broad strokes, for my friend who's just signed on to be a person i yell at about my book—and then 7 hours passed and the easy jaunt of a breakdown became a 15-page timeline of four different characters' literal entire lives up to the point the book picks up, so. ??????

[keylana-dragon]

me: plan to finally post my main tav here

also me: oh no got a durge brainrot

Soo. Melech, Mephistopheles Tiefling. Fiend warlock with wild dumbass energy. Pleasure to meet y'all.

[virozero]

Melech Tyrash and his Melody!~

Making this oc was heavily inspired by @kit-williams yandere space marine fics!

Maybe I'll even write fics with him!

[fdelopera]

Never Again is NOW

This evening marks the beginning of Yom HaShoah. This Jewish holiday and Holocaust Remembrance Day marks the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.

Yom HaShoah is different than International Holocaust Remembrance Day. On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we mourn the 6 million Jews, as well as the Romani and all the others who were systematically slaughtered by the Nazis during World War II.

Yom HaShoah is the day for Jews mourn our dead and to remember the Jews who heroically fought back against the Nazis in the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. We mourn the 6 million Jews who were murdered the LAST time the entire world was infected by the mind-virus of Jew-hate.

In the midst of this current global tidal wave of Jew-hate, we Jews say NEVER AGAIN. Never again is NOW.

And a reminder to non-Jews who might try to steal this phrase:

Never Again is a Jewish phrase. Period. It doesn’t belong to non-Jews.

Never Again refers to the Shoah, and to the THOUSANDS of years of violent Jew-hatred we have endured before then.

Never Again states that we Jews will NEVER AGAIN be slaughtered by the millions.

If you are a goy, and you use this phrase for any other purpose, you are engaging in cultural appropriation.

You are appropriating Jewish trauma and pain that IS NOT YOURS.

Unless you are willing to shoulder the burden of 3500+ years of Jewish history, you do NOT get to use this phrase.

If you steal Never Again for any other context, all you are doing is broadcasting that you are a Jew-hating bigot who engages in Holocaust Inversion.

And you can take your antisemitic bigotry and go fuck off into the sun.

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Baruch ata Adonai, Eloheinu melech ha-olam, borei p’ri hagafen.

Baruch ata Adonai, Eloheinu melech ha-olam, asher kid’shanu b’mitzvotav v’ratza vanu, v’shabbat kod’sho b’ahava uv’ratzon hinchilanu, zikaron l’ma’aseh b’reishit. Ki hu yom t’chila l’mikra-ay kodesh, zaycher l’tziat mitzrayim. Ki vanu vacharta v’otanu kidashta mikol ha’amim. V’shabbat kod-shi-cha b’ahava uv’ratzon hinchal tanu. Baruch ata Adonai, mi’kadesh ha Shabbat.

(Blessed are you, Lord our G-d, Ruler of the Universe, who creates the fruit of the vine.

Blessed are you, Lord our G-d, Ruler of the Universe, how has sanctified us with his commandments and favored us, and given us in love and favor his holy Shabbat as an inheritance, as a remembrance of the act of creation. For this day is the beginning of all holy days, a remembrance of the Exodus from Egypt. For you have chosen us and you have blessed us from among all the nations. And you have bequeathed us your holy Shabbat in love and favor. Blessed are you, Lord, who sanctifies Shabbat.)

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Feel this, to all those races, colors, and creeds, every man bleeds

For the countless victims and all the families of the murdered, tortured, enslaved

Raped, robbed and persecuted — Never Again

To the men, women, and children who died in their struggle to live

Never to be forgotten, Reuven Ben Menachem, yo…

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My own blood dragged through the mud

Perished in my heart, still cherished and loved

Stripped of our pride, everything we lived for

Families cried, there's nowhere to run to, nowhere to hide

Tossed to the side, access denied

6 million died, for what?

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Yo, a man shot dead in his back

Helpless women and children under constant attack

For no reason 'til the next season and we still bleeding

Yo it's freezing and men burn in Hell, some for squeezing

No hope for a remedy, nothing to believe

Moving targets who walk with the star on their sleeve

Forever marked with a number tattooed to your body

Late night, eyes closed, clutched to my shotty

Having visions, flashes of death camps and prisons

No provisions, deceived by the Devil's decisions

Forced into a slave, death before dishonor

For those men who were brave, shot and sent to their grave

Can't awaken, it's too late, everything's been taken

I'm shaken, family, history in the making

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Never again shall we march like sheep to the slaughter

Never again shall we sit and take orders

Stripped of our culture, robbed of our name

Raped of our freedom and thrown into the flames

Forced from our families, taken from our homes

Removed from our G-d then burned of our bones

Never again, never again, shall we march like sheep to the slaughter

Never again leave our sons and daughters

Stripped of our culture, robbed of our name

(Never again) Raped of our freedom and thrown into the flames

Forced from our families, taken from our homes

Removed from our G-d and everything we own (Never again)

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Some fled through the rumors of wars

But most left for dead, few escaped to the shores

With just one loaf of bread, banished

Called in for questioning and vanished, never to be seen again

I can't express the pain, that was felt in the train

To Auschwitz, tears poured down like rain

Naked, face to face with the master race

Hatred, blood, and David, my heart belongs to God and stays sacred

Rabbis and priests, disabled individuals

The poor, the scholars — all labeled common criminals

Mass extermination, total annihilation

Shipped into the ghetto and prepared for liquidation

Tortured and starved, innocent experiments

Stripped down and carved up or gassed to death

The last hour, I smelled the flowers

Flashbacks of family then sent to the showers

Powerless, undressed, women with babies clumped tight to their chest — crying

Who would've guessed — dying

Another life lost, count the cost

Another body gas-burned and tossed in the Holocaust

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Never again shall we march like sheep to the slaughter

Never again leave our sons and daughters

Stripped of our culture, robbed of our name

Raped of our freedom and thrown into the flames

Forced from our families, taken from our homes

Removed from our G-d and everything we own

Never again, never again, shall we march like sheep to the slaughter

Never again shall we sit and take orders

Stripped of our culture, robbed of our name

(Never again) Raped of our freedom and thrown into the flames

Forced from our families, taken from our homes

Removed from our G-d then burned of our bones (Never again)

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Never Again. Never Again.

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From the USA to Afghanistan

From Israel to Pakistan

From Iraq to Iran

To Russia, Poland, and France

From China over to Japan

Worldwide

Never Again

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Shema Yisrael Adonai eloheinu Adonai ehad

(“Hear O Yisrael, the Lord is our G-d, the Lord is One.” The Shema is the most important prayer in Judaism. It is the declaration of our faith in one G-d. Jews say the Shema prayer every day, in the morning and evening. And we also say the Shema before we die.)

FIRE!

*GUNSHOT*