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Yeshiva High School Graduates versus Public High School Graduates
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This topic has 43 replies, 18 voices, and was last updated 3 years, 6 months ago by huju.
July 4, 2017 11:52 am at 11:52 am #1310037
Does the average NYC, Lakewood and Monsey Yeshiva high school graduate meet or exceed the knowledge and abilities in Math and English of the average public high school graduate in NYC, Lakewood and East Ramapo? And, similarly, for social studies and science.
How does the average Regents marks of Yeshiva high school students in NY compare to the average Regents marks of public high school students in NY? Or other standardized tests administered in yeshivas and pubic schools. Such as SATs, etc. Or standardized college/law school tests taken by Yeshiva graduates compared to the state/national average.
I woukld love to see the answers to those questions
though I would like to point out to some of those tests you will have biased samples.
For example SAT's many yeshivas do not allow their talmidim to take SAT's and others make it difficult (YOu Need the Yeshiva's help to take it as they are offered on Shabbos unless a dispensation is granted). So for Yeshiva guys in many settigns the only ones who are taking the SAT are thsoe who take it somewhat seriously and have jumped through (minor) hoops to take it. As opposed to public schools where it may be a given that high schools take it.
The Regents are generally given to all high school students, Yeshiva or pubic, in the schools that administer it.
It is my impression from speaking to people in both Yeshiva and public education that Yeshiva high school graduates are notably on a higher level than public high school graduates in their same city/borough/district in Math and English. And with social studies and science I've heard anything from Yeshiva high school graduates are on par with public school graduates abilities to they're ahead in knowledge.
And, of course, this entire discussion doesn't even address the fact that Yeshiva students, in addition to their secular studies also take many advanced courses — literally starting as little children in the very low grades — in Hebrew language, Aramaic (at least entry level), Biblical law, Advanced Talmidical law, Jewish history, Jewish commentaries, etcetera. And virtually all are bilingual with very many trilingual.
You shouldn't be looking at graduates. You should be comparing all who attended.
I'm fine with that. Compare all who attended. FTR, the public school dropout rate is significantly higher than the Yeshiva dropout rate.
lesschumras
Joseph, many yeshivas in Brooklyn and in Ramapo don't teach most secular subjects. Many yeshivas, including MO, don't teach Hebrew language,certainly not conversational.
There are no trilingual, some barely bilingual. They learn Gemorah all day, if that's what you call Aramaic instruction.
Public school kids on Long island do very well academically
I'm referring to mainstream yeshivos that teach secular studies and administer the Regents exams. My strong impression is that yeshiva students, on average, do better on the Regents than public school students in the same city or town as the yeshiva students being compared to.
Biblical Hebrew is a language. Virtually all the Yeshiva students understand to one degree or another both Hebrew and English. And a large plurality are trilingual in understanding Yiddish as well.
Advanced Talmudical studies is akin to learning law. It greatly enhances the students reasoning abilities, logic and many other academic benefits. And they start learning Mishna and/or Gemorah at a very young age and continue doing so for the next decade.
Joseph, if you ask most people in chinuch the problem is that there is an ongoing race as to at what young to begin Gemorah. At one time, many years ago, bochrim had to have a firm foundation in Chumash and Navi ( both with meforshim ) before tackling Gemorah. Not any more as virually no time is spent on Navi and Chumash after third or fourth grade/
They have virtually no concept of how what they are learning fits in with Jewish history. Joseph, I wish what you claim to be was in fact happening but it is not.
I don't think the actual regents test scores are publicly disclosed for individual schools so it is difficult to make direct comparisons. On an anecdotal level, I'd believe the assumption that yeshiva grads from schools with good secular programs score better than public school counterparts in the same communities. However, I'd be skeptical about the test scores I some frum schools where secular classes are not given much priority.
While I can't vouch for the integrity of the the regents in the public schools, I would encourage you to speak to boys who actually take regents in yeshivas and ask them what the testing environment is like. Then maybe we can explain the alleged discrepancy in grades…
aokay
bk613: I don't know why you speak that way about our schools. I am a teacher in one of the yeshivas and my children attend them as well. They take the regents extremely seriously and are proctored in silence throughout. Both the girls and the boys- on the whole- get very high scores. And yes, the boys do their secular studies in a few hours in the afternoon after a long day of learning.
Joseph has raised the question and given us his beliefs. Does anybody have any facts that answer his questions? And perhaps a more meaningful comparison would be Yeshiva students vs. Jewish public school students.
shebbesonian
I can vouch for the integrity of the regent in the yeshiva in which I teach math. The regents are proctored by a few teachers in a gymnasium where all the desks are spread apart by a distance of the width of a few desks. The teachers alternate sitting in the back and pacing up the aisles. No teacher grades the exams of his/her class and the exams are graded according to the given rubric.
I poked around the NYS Board of Ed Regents data on their website. I didn't fully explore it, but there does seem to be options to view school-by-school Regents results.
Yeshivas and public high schools are both incredibly diverse, so any overall comparison would be impossible. One can compare individual schools, but as a group it is meaningless.
akuperma, the comparative results can put to rest the lie that yeshiva students, as a result of an intensive religious curriculum that focuses less on secular studies, results in them lacking in knowledge and abilities in the core secular subjects of math, English, etc.
zahavasdad
You cannot compare Yeshivas to Public schools for the simple reason, Yeshivas can kick out low performing students and thereby increase the regents pass rate, Public schools by law are required to teach everyone including low performing students
Yeshivas rarely kick out students. And in the very rare instances it occurs, it is never because the student wasn't doing well in secular studies.
Yeshivas kick out students all the time, although in many cases its called "They are asked not to come back", which is a nice way of saying get lost, we dont want you.
We are talking about students with behavioral issues or just some with learning issues. While things like Dyslexia are now more known and some yeshivas can handle it, sadly many cannot or will not.
Go to a NYC public school near a jewish area and see how many frum kids are in the special ed classes
I don't know if you're referring to MO schools, but in mainstream yeshivish yeshivos it is very very rare for students to be not allowed back. 1 in 1,000 perhaps. And even then it is for a very serious issue that the school felt the student is best served by a different school that is more geared for his issue.
Joseph , its ALOT more than 1 in 1,000 and I am surprised at you, You clamored for Special Services for Frum students, and now you claim only 1 in 1,000 need it. Most of the students who need special serivces do not go to a regular yeshiva
Special educational services from the Board of Ed are most frequently provided in mainstream yeshivos. Many yeshivos have resource rooms and these children attend mainstream classes.
Other parents might choose to send their child to a special yeshiva/school geared for his issues. But even in those cases it is in the vast majority of the time done at the decision of the parents who decided their child is best served there. It is very rare that the child was in a Yeshiva and the school forced them out against their wishes.
In making the aforementioned comparison suggested in this thread, I wasn't suggesting comparing mainstream yeshiva children to special ed public school children. Both yeshivos and pubic schools have special ed children. The comparison can be made apples to apples.
In any event, I think it is fair to say that Yeshiva kids do quite well in secular studies and stand up respectable and better to public school kids in the same city/town as the Yeshiva kids.
Moilech: Which yeshivos and which public schools is that data from?
Who are the "represented yeshivos" and who are the public schools? And which DOE? And what was the data collected from and based on?
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Every state and many cities each have their own DOE. You've vaguely referred to supposed data from NY and NJ without identifying which state, which city, which DOE, which yeshivos or which pubic schools. In short, your vagueness leads to nowhere.
Which state?
Which cities?
Which DOE?
Which yeshivos?
Which pubic schools?
What's the name of the DOE document in question? Where on the site is the data? And what's "TFD"?
It is very important to know whether yeshiva secular education is sound. Without any facts, Joseph has assured us that ihe believes that t is, but this thread has remained substantially fact-free.
Joseph, meanwhile please disclose which schools you obtained your facts from before you demand that info from others
A Woman Outside Brooklyn
Going back to the OP, and as my name indicates, I'm talking here about yeshivas outside of Brooklyn. Most of the mainstream yeshivas I'm familiar with do offer secular studies and seem to be taking them increasingly seriously. For example, one mesivta that previously did not offer AP's now does. The vast majority of the boys did very well on their SAT's. Regents are only administered in NY State, but they do pretty well on them as well. Many years ago Newsday had an article listing reading and math scores for both public and private schools in the boros and LI. For the most part the scores in the yeshivas beat those of the public schools in their districts. As a secular man who had attended Bronx Science in his youth once said to me, "the yeshivas must have very high academic standards with such a concentration of Jewish kids". They don't call us "the people of the book" only because of learning Torah. It is a long part of our tradition to be literate, including centuries when the rest of the world for the most part was not. No ethnic group can say the same except for Asians.
We get it Joe Jews good, goyim bad, we win, yay team! yup got it.
Your data is from an unrepresentative tiny subset. It's category of yeshivos is very far from comprehensive.
Joseph, what is your data based on?
yitzchokm
Moilech
I'm trying to follow up on the information you've given us, I can't seem to find anything online. Please provide the name of the organization or company that you're referring to.
You're very willing to disparage Joseph for his lack of evidence, yet, you provide none as well.
When Joseph asked very important questions, such as the sample size Etc, you got all defensive and tell them to look it up on his own. So here I ask you, please provide this information or direct me where I can find it.
As I pointed out in the thread that apparently triggered this one, and as Huju suggested here, comparing public schools in districts like NYC, East Ramapo, and Lakewood to yeshiva students is disingenuous. Many of the public school students in those districts are educationally disadvanteged. For example, they come from single-parent homes, are not native speakers of English, or come from families where education is not a priority. A fairer comparison would be to high-performing suburban districts.
Why? Because you don't like the results of an equal comparison?
Not all NYC schools are bad. In fact some of the best High schools in the country are in NYC
Id like to see how an average Yeshiva student compares to an average Stuyvest or Bronx Science High school student and I am willing to bet the yeshiva student will not come out ahead
Why you think comparing the average student from the average yeshiva to the average student from an elite secular school is a fair comparison?
I don't think that the argument has to be made that Yeshiva students score higher than their counterparts.
As we know, the boys are doing the same work in pnly 2-3 hours in the afternoons.
As long as they are doing well and holding their own, that should be enough.
True, if they spent many more hours and had nothing else to concentrate on, they would probably score a lot higher (as they do have the ability).
But if they are doing well and can do well in college if they choose to go, why do we have a need to prove that they are scoring better than their counterparts?
People here seem to want to compare better yeshivas to worse public schools. East Ramapo or Lakewood isnt exactly the best places to compare, People with money who want to send their kids to public school wont live there, they will move. Non-frum people choose areas partly based on public schools
DY, why do you think a comparison of two groups in vastly different socioeconomic groups is a fair comparison?
I'll venture that even if you took all Yeshivos and Beis Yaakovs in the 50 United States compared to all public schools in all 50 United States, the Yeshiva guys and Beis Yaakov girls will come out on top. Even if I'm off somewhat, I'm fairly certain the average public school pupil in the 50 United States is not far above the average Yeshiva and Beis Yaakov pupil in secular studies.
And all this is despite the fact, as mentioned, Yeshiva and Beis Yaakov students get far less hours studying secular studies than their public school counterparts. And have a far richer and longer school curriculum than public schools.
And, furthermore, as I've mentioned above, this comparison is not even taking into account the great and very valuable practical life values that Yeshiva and Beis Yaakov students gain through their long, detailed and in depth advanced studies they have as part of their daily curriculum in Bible, Hebrew, Talmud, Aramaic, Jewish history, commentaries and much more that isn't considered in these secular comparisons but provide significant educational and life benefits to Yeshiva and Beis Yaakov students.
I'm not davka picking any such characteristics as criteria. I'm simply comparing "Yeshiva High School Graduates versus Public High School Graduates".
You are the one being selective, possibly skewing the results. I'm not.
For the purposes of how the discussion started, my way makes more sense than yours.
They could also be failing all yeshiva students who do not learn secular subjects.
Well, it's good to know that so many Jews think yeshiva students are smarter than public school students. But 4 days after I suggested that someone present facts, this thread remains fact-free and opinion-heavy.


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The organization of the 11th annual MINI Rally by MINI St. Catharines is a part of Performance Auto Group's Drive Change initiative, which ensures that our organization gives back visibly to the communities which we serve.
Brantford Toyota Partakes in Canada 150 Celebrations
Brantford Toyota has participated in the City of Brantford Canada 150 Community Parade and Party, and has celebrated Canada's 150th birthday alongside a variety of floats and bands.
The dealership showcased three different vehicles in the parade, including a brand new Toyota 86 customized with a striking full-body wrap, a new Toyota Tacoma, and a new Toyota Tundra. The Tacoma was a top-of-the-line 4x4 Double Cab V6 model with a TRD Sport Upgrade Package, and was also equipped with a dealership-installed lift kit and aggressive all-terrain tires. The Tundra, on the other hand, was a luxurious 4x4 Double Cab SR 5.7L with a TRD Pro package.
All vehicles had prominent Brantford Toyota and Performance Auto Group decals on them, and the trucks also carried Canada flags to mark the day. The convoy attracted a lot of public attention throughout the parade route, and helped showcase Performance's commitment to support and participate in community events.
Brantford Toyota's participation in the Canada 150 Community Parade and Party is a part of Performance Auto Group's Drive Change initiative, which ensures that our organization gives back visibly to the communities which we serve.
Motion Mazda Participates in 2017 Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival
Motion Mazda has participated in the award-winning 15th Annual Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival from June 2 to 4, 2017, and has collected much-needed funds for the Family Transition Place.
The event saw participation from thousands of people from across Orangeville and the GTA. Performance Auto Group's team set up an event tent in the centre of the festivities, and also showcased an all-new, top-of-the-line 2017 Mazda CX-5 GT in Soul Red Crystal Metallic.
The vehicle was decaled in custom graphics to promote Motion Mazda's and Performance Auto Group's commitment to the community, and garnered lots of public attention. Hundreds of people stopped at the tent to photograph the SUV and inquire about Mazda's new lineup on all three days.
The team also handed out free snow cones to everyone at the event, and encouraged people to make donations to Family Transition Place and help women in need in their community.
The participation of Motion Mazda in the 15th Annual Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival is a part of Performance Auto Group's Drive Change initiative, which ensures that our organization gives back visibly to the communities which we serve.
MINI St. Catharines Partakes in Niagara Falls Comic Con
MINI St. Catharines has participated in the 2017 Niagara Falls Comic Con, and has entertained thousands of people by setting up an Austin Powers themed display.
The event was held from June 2 to 4 in Niagara Falls. Performance Auto Group's team parked a brand new Volcanic Orange MINI Cooper S wrapped in Austin Powers decals beside their tent, and also adorned their display with special Austin Powers decorations.
The team dressed up in colourful Austin Powers attire for the event, and also placed numerous Austin Powers props around the tent for people to take pictures with. They even parked a children's electric MINI beside the actual vehicle for kids to sit in and have fun. The team also held a ballot for people to win a basket filled with MINI collectibles and British sweets worth $250.
The display attracted a lot of public attention on all three days, and nearly everyone stopped at the tent to try out the props, take pictures with the MINI, and chat with Performance's team before heading to the main exhibition area.
The participation of MINI St. Catharines in the 2017 Niagara Falls Comic Con is a part of Performance Auto Group's Drive Change initiative, which ensures that our organization gives back visibly to the communities which we serve.
Hundreds Partake in Easter Celebrations at Motion Mazda & Grimsby Hyundai
Hundreds of children have participated in the 2017 Annual Colouring Contest and Easter Egg Hunt at Motion Mazda and Grimsby Hyundai, and have taken home thousands of Easter eggs and numerous prizes including brand new bicycles.
Both events took place on April 15, 2017 inside the dealerships' showrooms, and were open to all children aged 12 and under. The teams at both locations did a great job dressing up their buildings with Easter decorations, and held a variety of activities to engage children and their parents.
The dealerships hid a combined total of more than 14,000 eggs weighing almost 500 lbs throughout their sales floor and inside cars, making it possible for every child to go home with pockets full of candies. They also held colouring contests for children of all ages and received hundreds of entries, with Motion Mazda giving away three brand new bicycles and Grimsby Hyundai awarding a new bicycle as a grand prize and a pizza party to an entire class of children.
Performance Auto Group Senior Graphic Artist Lindsay Slessor also dressed up as the Easter Bunny for Grimsby Hyundai's event, and she instantly became a big hit with all the children. "The Easter Bunny brought a huge smile to everyone's face. Children fell in love with it on sight, and I can safely say that it made the event incredibly jovial," said Lindsay. Meanwhile, Motion Mazda invited a clown named Pockets to their celebrations, and organized face-painting and animal balloon-making to entertain and engage children.
Grimsby Hyundai General Manager Mario Bruno said he was very happy with the success of the event, and thanked his team for their efforts. "I am delighted to say that this year's Easter Egg Hunt and Colouring Contest was a resounding success. Both adults and kids had a fantastic time, and all of us thoroughly enjoyed hosting and entertaining them. Thank you to everyone who participated in making the event unforgettable," said Mario.
Motion Mazda General Manager David Sepehri also thanked his staff for managing the event, and said that it was very well received by the community this year. "This was our third annual Colouring Contest and Easter Egg Hunt, and it was great to see the amazing turnout that we received. People from all over Georgetown and surrounding areas brought their children to the dealership, and it made the celebrations incredibly festive. Thank you to everyone at Motion Mazda for making this year's celebrations an absolute success," said David.
The organization of this year's Easter Egg Hunts and Colouring Contests by Motion Mazda and Grimsby Hyundai is a part of Performance Auto Group's Drive Change initiative, which ensures that our organization gives back visibly to the communities which we serve.
Brantford Toyota & AutoPlanet Direct Dress Up in Pink to support Anti-Bullying Day
Brantford Toyota and AutoPlanet Direct have marked this year's Anti-Bullying Day by dressing up entirely in pink, and have helped raise much-needed awareness of the need to bring an end to all forms of bullying.
The day, also known as Pink Shirt Day, was marked on February 22, 2017 and saw all Brantford Toyota and AutoPlanet Direct staff members put on pink T-shirts to symbolize their stand against bullying.
Brantford Toyota purchased all related items, including shirts, buttons and pins, exclusively from the Boys and Girls Club of Brantford to help support the youth organization's fundraising efforts. All proceeds from the purchases will go towards supporting summer camps, after-school activities, evening drop-ins and other related year-round services offered by the Boys and Girls Club of Brantford.
Brantford Toyota General Manager Ben Cliff and AutoPlanet Direct General Manager Zahid Ghaffar said they are both happy to have supported such an important event, and are proud to have joined hands with the community against bullying. Ben said everyone in society should make concerted efforts to highlight the danger posed by bullying, and should stand together to end it in all its forms. Meanwhile, Zahid said initiatives like Pink Shirt Day go a long way to educate and bring people together against bullying, which is why everyone should partake in them.
Brantford Toyota's and AutoPlanet Direct's participation in Pink Shirt Day is a part of Performance Auto Group's Drive Change initiative, which ensures that our organization gives back visibly to the communities which we serve.
Performance Auto Group Highlights Spirit of Giving at 2016 Christmas Parades with New Holiday Jingle
Performance Auto Group has spread holiday joy and highlighted the spirit of giving at multiple 2016 Christmas parades across southern Ontario with a specially-produced animated jingle.
The tune is an all-original composition, and features friendly penguins driving a car full of clothing, toys and food to local charities and donation centres. The animation drives home a message of love and care for everyone in need, and also highlights Performance Auto Group's focus on giving back to the community.
The jingle was broadcast on brand new trucks equipped with high-definition LED screens all around, which featured the latest in surround sound technology to deliver an immersive audio-visual experience. The trucks also featured multi-coloured LED lighting, holiday-themed external decorations, and even a toy penguin on the front to help spread holiday cheer in communities.
The truck and the group's new jingle proved very popular with both adults and children at every event. Performance Auto Group participated in numerous parades, including the ones in Brampton, Orangeville, Niagara Falls, and Welland on November 19, 2016, St. Catharines on November 20, 2016, Brantford on November 26, 2016, Bolton and Grimsby on December 3, 2016, and Pelham and Niagara-on-the-Lake on December 10, 2016.
Performance Auto Group's participation in the Christmas parades is a part of the group's Drive Change initiative, which ensures that our organization gives back visibly to the communities which we serve.
Performance Auto Group Partakes in Brampton's Tree Lighting Event & Santa Claus Parade
Performance Auto Group has participated in two separate holiday-themed public events in Brampton, and helped spread the season's joy at the city's special tree lighting event and Santa Claus Parade.
The tree lighting event was held on November 18, 2016, and saw over 15,000 people come together and pack the city's downtown core. Performance's team set up an event tent at the heart of the celebrations, and engaged people throughout the evening to collect much-needed food and monetary donations for families in need.
Performance's strong reputation in the community drew thousands of people towards the group's tent. The crowds even caused the Peel Regional Police and the Brampton Food Sharing Network to move their tables into Performance Auto Group's tent, and all three organizations then joined hands to spread holiday joy and collect donations for Toys for Tots and the Brampton Food Drive.
Performance Auto Group Marketing Strategist Maya Cieszynska said the event created excellent awareness about the group's community initiatives. "We all had a great time participating in Brampton's tree lighting event. Thousands of people showed up with hundreds of non-perishable food items and toys, and together we all collected much-needed donations for people in need. Our presence in this year's event will go a long way to further raise Performance's profile in the community," said Maya.
Meanwhile, Performance also participated in this year's Brampton Santa Claus Parade on November 19, 2016. The group showcased its special LED display truck at the event, and entertained hundreds of people with the company's unique, all-original holiday jingle.
The song featured animated penguins, and proved very popular with both adults and children at the event. People photographed the truck throughout its route, and even sang Performance's holiday tune as it drove by.
Performance Auto Group's participation in the Brampton tree lighting event and the Santa Claus Parade is a part of the group's Drive Change initiative, which ensures that our organization gives back visibly to the communities which we serve.
Planet Ford sponsors 2016 Cruisin' For A Cure, Raises Funds for Prostate Cancer Canada
Planet Ford has participated in the 10th annual Cruisin' For A Cure car show as lead sponsor, and has helped raise vital funds for research into prostate cancer by sponsoring Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) tests at the event.
The show was held on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at the Powerade Centre in Brampton, Ontario, and saw over 2,000 people attend and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Planet Ford's team set up Performance Auto Group's event tent in the centre of the show, and held numerous activities to engage and entertain people.
The team set up two different vehicle displays, including a top-of-the-line 2016 Ford F-150 and a fully-equipped 2016 Ford Mustang GT Premium Convertible with the GT Performance Package. The vehicles attracted a lot of public interest, with people taking photographs and inquiring about their specs from Planet Ford staff throughout the day.
The team also engaged visitors in games of Quick Buckets, which proved very popular with both adults and children at the show. Hundreds of people participated in the game, and took home $250 Performance Auto Group gift cards and glow bracelets as prizes all day long.
Planet Ford General Manager Andre Marchese said he was very proud to have sponsored an important event like Cruisin' For A Cure, as all net proceeds from the event go to Prostate Cancer Canada to fund vital medical research. "We all had a great time participating in this year's Cruisin' For A Cure. Thousands of people showed up with hundreds of fantastic cars, and together we all raised much-needed awareness about prostate cancer. Sadly, the disease affects an estimated 24,000 men in Canada every year, which is why we all must support every effort to raise funds for research into the condition," said Andre.
He said he was very happy to have sponsored PSA blood tests conducted at the show. "This year, the blood tests were performed by world-renowned oncologist and researcher Dr. Andrew Loblaw. The tests serve to detect early signs of prostate cancer, and can go a long way in ensuring that timely treatment is provided to patients. Our sponsorship of the tests demonstrates Performance Auto Group's commitment to the community, and serves to further elevate the company's profile in society," said Andre.
This year's event also featured a show by the OPP Golden Helmets Precision Motorcycle Riding Team, and was dedicated to all first responders on the 15th anniversary of 9/11.
Planet Ford's participation in the Cruisin' For A Cure car show is a part of Performance Auto Group's Drive Change initiative, which ensures that our organization gives back visibly to the communities which we serve.
Performance Auto Group sponsors Bolton Rotaryfest, Raises Funds for Local Charities
Performance Auto Group has participated in the 2016 Bolton Rotaryfest as a Gold Sponsor for the Family Fun Zone, and has helped raise much-needed funds for charities serving the region of Caledon.
The festival was held from August 19 to 21, 2016 at the Caledon Community Complex, and saw employees from Brampton and Bolton hold numerous activities to engage and entertain people. The team set up Performance Auto Group's event tent and vehicle displays next to the main stage, and attracted hundreds of people throughout the three-day festival.
A total of three vehicles were on display at the event, including a top-of-the-line 2016 Nissan Rogue from Bolton Nissan, a 2016 turbocharged Honda Civic Coupe Touring from Bolton Honda, and a 2016 turbocharged Hyundai Tucson from Bolton Hyundai. The three vehicles garnered lots of public attention, with people visiting them throughout the event and taking pictures of the striking new models.
The team also engaged visitors in games of Quick Buckets, with adults getting $250 Performance Auto Group gift cards as prizes and children awarded glow bracelets. The game proved to be very popular, with both adults and children lining up to play time and again. Over 200 gift cards and 150 bracelets were handed out in total.
Bolton Honda General Manager David Britton said that Performance Auto Group is deeply committed to serving the community, and that sponsorship of the Rotaryfest stems from that commitment. Bolton Nissan General Manager Kuljit Batra also said that he was very proud to have sponsored a significant event like the Rotaryfest, as it will raise vital funds for the Rotary Club of Bolton. Meanwhile, Bolton Hyundai General Sales Manager Rohit Grover said that the event's sponsorship will go a long way to assist charities serving the region of Caledon.
Performance Auto Group's sponsorship of the Bolton Rotaryfest and its participation in the event is a part of the group's Drive Change initiative, which ensures that our organization gives back visibly to the communities which we serve.
Grimsby Hyundai partakes in Tragically Hip Street Festival, Raises Funds for Cancer Research
Grimsby Hyundai has participated in the Tragically Hip Street Festival in downtown Grimsby, and has raised much-needed funds for the Canadian Cancer Society by raffling out the use of a brand new Hyundai Santa Fe for a weekend.
The festival was held on August 20, 2016 to celebrate the last concert of The Tragically Hip, and saw the group's final performance broadcast live on a massive screen in the city's downtown core. Grimsby Hyundai set up an event tent in the centre of the festivities, and put a brand new Santa Fe on display to engage people and encourage donations for cancer research.
The vehicle exhibit drew a lot of public attention, and saw hundreds of people donate to participate in the raffle. Dealership staff also handed out water bottles to people, and collected donations on behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society throughout the event.
Grimsby Hyundai General Manager Mario Bruno said that the dealership has always been dedicated to serving the community, and is very proud to have raised funds for such an important cause.
"Grimsby Hyundai prides itself on being a community partner, and has always supported efforts to raise funds for charitable causes. This holds especially true for medical research, as the money raised contributes directly to saving lives. Therefore, we are very happy to have participated in a significant cultural event like the Tragically Hip Street Festival, and to have raised funds for the Canadian Cancer Society," said Mario.
Grimsby Hyundai's participation in the Tragically Hip Street Festival is a part of Performance Auto Group's Drive Change initiative, which ensures that our organization gives back visibly to the communities which we serve.
Performance Lexus sponsors Niagara Jazz Festival, Attracts Hundreds at SUV displays
Performance Lexus has sponsored the 2016 Niagara Jazz Festival, and has attracted hundreds of people at its SUV displays at the event.
The festival was held from July 29 to 31, 2016, and saw Performance Lexus showcase the brand new RX 350 and the NX 200t. The vehicle displays garnered lots of public attention, with people visiting them throughout the three-day event and taking pictures of the striking new SUVs.
This is the third time that Performance Lexus has sponsored the Niagara Jazz Festival, making the dealership's participation an annual occurrence since the festival's inception. Niels Pedersen, General Manager of Performance Lexus, said the dealership has always been committed to serving the community, and its participation in the jazz festival is part of that commitment.
"We are dedicated to supporting our local community, and are proud to have always sponsored a significant cultural event like the Niagara Jazz Festival. Our support not only assists the artists and the event, but also contributes significantly to supporting the arts in our community," said Niels.
The Niagara Jazz Festival is a cutting edge celebration of all types of jazz music, and presents the finest Canadian and internationally-acclaimed jazz musicians. Performance Lexus's sponsorship of the festival is a part of Performance Auto Group's Drive Change initiative, which ensures that our organization gives back visibly to the communities which we serve.
Brampton Auto Mall Celebrates Canada Day with 100,000 Revelers
Brampton Auto Mall has celebrated Canada Day in style with a day-long celebration in Brampton's Chinguacousy Park, and has given away hundreds of gift cards.
The event was held on Friday, July 1, 2016 from 7 am till midnight, and saw Performance Auto Group employees from Brampton Auto Mall hold numerous activities to engage and entertain people. The day's highlights included a big Brampton Auto Mall tent, games of Quick Buckets, and a massive 18 ft tall beaver that was featured in the Vancouver Winter Olympics.
The beaver garnered immense public attention at the event, with thousands of people flocking to see and picture it throughout the day. The team also engaged visitors in games of Quick Buckets, with adults getting $250 Brampton Auto Mall gift cards as prizes and children awarded glow bracelets. Over 400 gift cards and 240 bracelets were handed out in total.
Ashley Ward, Marketing Coordinator at Performance Auto Group, said the turnout at Chinguacousy Park was excellent and visitors to the Brampton Auto Mall booth loved the beaver and the Quick Buckets game. "The game was played all day and well into the evening, with hundreds of people taking home Brampton Auto Mall gift cards. The event was very successful at demonstrating Brampton Auto Mall's community initiatives," said Ashley.
Performance Auto Group's participation in the Brampton Auto Mall Canada Day event is a part of the group's Drive Change initiative, which ensures that our organization gives back visibly to the communities which we serve.
Bolton Honda Hosts Epic Easter Egg Hunt
Bolton Honda has successfully held its 8th annual Easter egg hunt and colouring contest, with families from across the city participating in the event. The hunt saw over 80 children in attendance on Saturday, March 26, 2016.
Bolton Honda staff had hidden a whopping 7,000 eggs weighing almost 250 lbs throughout the dealership and inside cars, making it possible for every child to go home with pockets full of candies. The dealership had also invited the Canadian Black Belt Academy to the event, and they held free self-defense demonstrations for families and children at the location's drive-through.
In all, the event was a resounding success and representative of Bolton Honda's commitment to their local community. The dealership's organization of the event is a part of Performance Auto Group's Drive Change initiative, which ensures that our organization gives back visibly to the communities which we serve.
Brampton Auto Mall and Motion Mazda Brighten Brampton and Orangeville Santa Claus Parades
Brampton Auto Mall and Motion Mazda have helped spread Holiday joy in the cities of Brampton and Orangeville by partaking in their respective Santa Claus parades.
Brampton Auto Mall participated in the 2015 Brampton Board of Trade Santa Claus Parade, and lit up the streets with a brand new LED truck. The vehicle featured high definition LED screens all around, and entertained people throughout the parade route on Main Street between Sproule Drive and Elgin Drive.
The truck received great response from everyone at the event, and was even nominated as Fan Favourite by people on social media. This was Brampton Auto Mall's first participation in the city's Santa Claus Parade. All of the mall's nine dealerships also collected food and toy donations for people in need throughout the Holiday season.
Meanwhile, Motion Mazda participated in the 2015 Orangeville Kin Club Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 14, 2015. The dealership's parade truck illuminated the route with dazzling LED screens showing animated trucks, cars, snow, Christmas trees and presents, and was well-received by everyone at the event.
The evening parade started on Hanson Boulevard, and wound its way through the city before ending at Rotary Park. "The parade is a great community event that displays the pride that people have in Orangeville," shared Performance Auto Group Merchandising Strategist Ian Gates, adding, "Motion Mazda is proud to support the parade and the town of Orangeville, and we look forward to participating in the event for years to come."
This is Motion Mazda's second appearance in the annual Santa Claus Parade in Orangeville. The dealership also collected donations of food, clothing, and toys for people-in-need during the Holiday period.

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The Jewish Origins of the Word Becoming Flesh / 1 (Charbonnel: Jésus-Christ, Sublime Figure de Papier)
Filed under: Biblical Studies, Intertestamental History and Thought, New Testament
Tags: Charbonnel: Jesus Christ sublime figure de papier, Logos, Philo
This post presents key ideas in the first part of chapter 3 of part 2 of Jésus-Christ, Sublime Figure de Papier by Nanine Charbonnel. All posts are archived here.
So to say that Jesus became flesh the evangelist John can say Jesus "tabernacled" or "tented" among his people just as God once occupied the tabernacle in the wilderness — as we saw in a recent post. But what about the very idea of "The Word (Logos) became flesh" in that same verse, John 1:14?
And the Word became flesh, and did tabernacle among us
That is surely a more complicated concept. Where did that notion come from? It is surely not "Jewish", is it, although "Judaic" sounds more correct than Jewish in this context. That was the view of Rudolf Bultmann: for him, the concept was "Hellenistic", even "gnostic", as distinct from Palestinian-Judaic. NC's mention of Bultmann deflected me for a moment to his works from which I quote a couple of passages to underline the old view of a strict divide between Hellenism and Judaism:
It is the language of mythology that is here [The word became flesh – Jn 1:14] employed. Just as the ancient world and the Orient tell of gods and divine beings who appear in human form, so too the central theme of the gnostic Redeemer-myth is that a divine being, the Son of the Highest, assumed human form, put on human flesh and blood, in order to bring revelation and redemption. — Bultmann, John, p. 61
The Gospel of John cannot be taken into account at all as a source for the teaching of Jesus, and it is not referred to in this book. . . . [T]hese gospels were composed in Greek within the Hellenistic Christian community, while Jesus and the oldest Christian group lived in Palestine and spoke Aramaic. . . . [E]verything in the [gospels] which for reasons of language or content can have originated only in Hellenistic Christianity must be excluded . . . Bultmann, Jesus, pp. 12f
That was then.
The Word in John's and Philo's works — both Hellenistic AND Jewish?
NC argues that the question is not an either/or one. Either from Hellenism or Judaism. Keep in mind that the label "Hellenistic age" refers to a time of blending of eastern and Greek cultures; it was not a replacement of eastern ideas with Greek ones. NC cites Daniel Boyarin (though I quote him more extensively here) and Boyarin cites several other specialist scholars to affirm that we need to think of the Judaism of the time as a part of Hellenism.
Thus, to put one possible point on this, I and many if not most scholars of Judaism currently do not operate with an opposition between Judaism and Hellenism, seeing all of Jewish culture in the Hellenistic period (including the anti-Hellenists) as a Hellenistic culture.73 (Boyarin, Border Lines, p. 18)
73. "Hellenistic ways of life, thought and expression were integral to Jewish Palestinian culture from at least the mid third century [B.C.] on, and these tendencies affected Pharisaism and later Rabbinic writings. Hellenistic schools were especially influential on Jewish modes of organization and expression. The emergence of definable sects, Pharisees, Sadducees, etc. and more importantly the attention given to them fits most comfortably into the Greco-Roman world with its recognized philosophical schools, religious societies and craft assocations" (Anthony Saldarini, Scholastic Rabbinism: A Literary Study of the Fathers According to Rabbi Nathan [Chico, Calif.: Scholars Press, 1982], 19). My only emendation to this important statement would be to abandon language of "influence" and simply understand that "Judaism" is itself a species of Hellenism. See the formulation in Saldarini, Scholastic, 21, which comes closer, I think, to this perspective. Cf. most recently Lee 1. Levine, Judaism & Hellenism in Antiquity: Conflict or Confluence, The Samuel & Althea Stroum Lectures in Jewish Studies (Seattle: University of Washington Press, 1998). In this vein, see Erich S. Gruen, Heritage and Hellenism: The Reinvention of Jewish Tradition, Hellenistic Culture and Society 30 (Berkeley and Los Angeles: University of California Press, 1998), esp. 292: "The [Palestinian] Jews were not so much permeated by the culture of the Greeks as they were a part of it." Also most recently Schwartz, Jewish Society.
Granted that in some areas, Asia Minor almost certainly being among them, Gentile converts began to outnumber Christian Jews at a fairly early date, and that they brought with them, almost inevitably, "hellenophile" and then "antijudaistic" tendencies; however, the lion's share of the Hellenic thinking of early Christianity — and most centrally, Logos theology — was an integral part of the first-century Jewish world, including Palestine. Jewish theology had for centuries been "open to the thinking of antiquity" — whether Persian or Graeco-Roman — and the binary opposition of Judaism and Hellenism (as well as the binary opposition between Palestinian and Hellenistic Judaism) requires major rethinking. As I have pointed out above, Judaism is from the very beginning a Hellenistic form of culture. As remarked by Rebecca Lyman: "Justin's appeal to the ultimate authority of divine revelation in prophetic texts or to Jesus as the Logos, the original truth sought by human philosophers, is confrontational, but it is potentially powerful precisely because of its Hellenistic, i.e. Greek and Jewish, lineage in establishing truth through antiquity and transcendence." (p. 92)
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BUSINESS COMMUNITY COMMENTS ON APPRENTICESHIP LEVY
by Verastar | Oct 4, 2015 | Business | 0 comments
Organisations across the UK's business community have commented on the government's 'Productivity Plan.' Verastar reviews these comments to evaluate how the UK's business community has reacted to government plans to introduce an 'apprenticeship levy.'
Productivity Plan
Earlier this year the government unveiled it's 'Productivity Plan,' which outlined how Whitehall hopes to reform the UK's Further Education sector to raise productivity levels. Proposed measures include the introduction of an apprenticeship levy, further devolution, and establishment of pre-learner funding for adult education.
In July the chair of the House of Commons Business, Innovation and Skills Select Committee (BIS), Iain Wright, launched an official enquiry of the Productivity Plan. He invited business organisations, further education bodies and other interested parties to provide insight on the programme's ability to resolve the key underlying causes which have kept UK productivity levels at historic lows.
The BIS specifically asked organisations to assess the proposed introduction of an apprenticeship levy. They stated that the levy will allow employees, especially UK small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs), "to choose and pay for apprenticeship training."
The BIS asked organisations to comment on how the levy should be paid and how it should work for employers. They also invited commentary on how BIS can ensure employers can benefit from investing in apprenticeships and how the government can provide employers with control of apprenticeships. The consultation for the apprenticeship levy closed on 2nd October 2015; a number of organisations in the UK's business community submitted their assessments of the proposal.
Application to SMEs
According to FEWeek, the Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) said: "AELP has recommended that the apprenticeship programme is built over the next three or four years while we carefully introduce a levy-based system. As the levy is only paid by large employers, there is a risk that only they will determine how the money is spent. The drive for productivity means that we have to engage SMEs who will deliver much of the growth in the programme."
The Federation of Small Businesses commented: "The new employer-led apprenticeship system has the potential to address the skills gap in the UK, creating a system that is responsive to the skills and training needs of businesses. However, small businesses who are integral to achieving this ambitious target must not be priced out of taking on apprenticeships. The current uncertainty around how the funding model will apply to SMEs, what level of contribution these firms will be required to provide for training and the impact of the levy on small firms must be resolved as soon as possible."
The Confederation of British Industry argued: "Government must give employers real control over standards, so that only business-relevant training is funded. It must also ensure that levy funds are only accessible by levy payers and that employers are consulted on the rate and reach of the levy — not simply on its implementation."
The range of commentary provided to BIS indicates that there's some appetite within the UK's business community for the introduction of an apprenticeship levy. However, many bodies expressed concerns that the measure could price smaller businesses out of the apprenticeship market, a key issue BIS must address to ensure the Plan raises productivity throughout the UK's SME community.


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Q: Showing that if $\phi:\Bbb{Z}\oplus\Bbb{Z}\to\Bbb{Z}\oplus\Bbb{Z}$ is an epimorphism of abelian groups, then it is an isomorphism. I am a mathematician working in analysis and my knowledge in algebra is rusty.

Is there a direct argument showing that if
  $\phi:\mathbb{Z}\oplus\mathbb{Z}\to\mathbb{Z}\oplus\mathbb{Z}$
  is an epimorphism of abelian groups, then it is an isomorphism?

My argument goes as follows: Since $\phi$ is a surjection onto a free abelian group $\mathbb{Z}\oplus\mathbb{Z}$, the group $\mathbb{Z}\oplus\mathbb{Z}$ is isomorphisc to
$\mathbb{Z}\oplus\mathbb{Z}\oplus\ker\phi$. $\ker\phi$ is also a free abelian group (as a subgroup of free abelian) and hence has to be zero as otherwise bases of the two free abelian groups:
$\mathbb{Z}\oplus\mathbb{Z}$ and $\mathbb{Z}\oplus\mathbb{Z}\oplus\ker\phi$
would have different cardinality.
Adding proofs of all results that I am using here would make the proof somewhat lengthy. Is there a more direct argument?

A: Here's a different perspective, at least.
Let $M$ be the $2 \times 2$ matrix with $\mathbb Z$ coefficients such that
$$\phi(v)=Mv
$$
where $v \in \mathbb Z \oplus \mathbb Z$ is regarded as a column matrix.
If $\det(M)=0$, the map $\phi$ is not surjective.
If $|\det(M)| > 1$, the map $\phi$ is not surjective.
If $|\det(M)|=1$, the map $\phi$ is both injective and surjective.
All of these can be proved rather simply, using methods of solving 2 linear equations in 2 unknowns.
But frankly, your outline seems fine to me, and my outline may have as many details to fill in as yours, although not bringing in much in the way of "deep" mathematics. At least it's a different perspective

A: This is obvious. If $\phi(1,0)=(a,b)$ and $\phi(0,1)=(c,d)$, then $\phi$ is represented by a matrix multiplication with
$
M=\left[\begin{array}{cc}
     a & c  \\
     b & d
\end{array}\right].
$
Regard it as a matrix of a linear map $\mathbb{R}^2\to\mathbb{R}^2$. Since $\phi$ is an epimorphism we have linearly independent vectors in the image and hence $\det M\neq 0$, but this implies that $\phi$ is a monomorphism so it is an isomorphism.


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Egypt is an ancient country with diverse ethnography, several spoken native languages, and long history. For many reasons, it has been --for most of its history-- one of the territory with densest economic activities and human population.
This article is an on-going project (authored by the subscribers of the website) and will have all the general items on Egypt that many zoomed-in articles cannot take.
Whether it's a desert adventure, a beach getaway, or the unfolding of history you are interested in, Egypt will be the destination that sparksa burst of inspiration in your heart and mind. The Culture of Egypt has six thousand years of recorded history. Whether your interested in Ancient Egypt's Pharaonic culture and history or the Red Sea's sunny coastal sandy beaches Egypt is the place to be. Being one of the worlds most touristic places Egypt boasts more diverse attractions and activities than any other country in the world.
Tahrir Square(Liberation square) was the heart of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution against former president Hosni Mubarak. It is the newest addition to Egypt's historic landmarks.
The Museum is home to the world's largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities, and many treasures of King Tutankhamen. The museum features a Royal Mummy room which contains 27 Royal Mummies from Pharoanic times.
Khan el Khalili
Khan el Khalili is a major souk in the Islamic district of Cairo, the souk dates back to 1382. The bazaar district is one of Cairo's main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike.
Beit el Sehemy
The house is a cairene house from the ottoman period, built on an area of 2100 square meters and consists of halls, rooms, corridors and courts totalling 115 spaces.
Wekalet el Ghoory
Historic area in El Azhar region, there is an Egyptian folklore dancing show (Tanoura) twice a week.
Wekalet el Balah
The date market goes back to the aerly 20th century, it is located in the old neighborhood of Boulak Abu Al Ela. Ships would come from all over Egypt, especially from Aswan, loaded with dates. The market was also famous for it's used clothing carried by ships from all over the world, especially Europe. Read here fore more.
Wadi Degla
This is a steep valley in the middle of the desert with water-carved rock formations, desert vegetation and exotic wildlife. Only a 15-minute drive from the upscale southern Cairo suburb of Maadi. Read here for more.
Al Muiz Lidinillah Street
Al Muiz St. is an eloquent witness for historical Cairo with the various monuments spread along both sides of the street. Located near Bab El Fetouh and Bab El Nasr, the northern side of the city, in El Darb El Asfar, the most Ancient quarter of Cairo, Beit El Sehemi is 350 years old. Read here for more.
Salah El Din Citadel of Cairo
It is a medieval Islamic fortification in Cairo, Egypt. The location, on Mokattam hill near the center of Cairo, was once famous for its fresh breeze and grand views of the city. It is now a preserved historic site, with mosques and museums including the National Military Museum.
Mohamed Ali Mosque
Situated on the summit of the Salah El Din Citadel of Cairo, this Ottoman mosque, the largest to be built in the first half of the 19th century. With its animated silhouette and twin minarets, it is the most visible mosque in Cairo.
National Military Museum
The museum is a celebration and glorification of Egyptian military history, most emphasis is on the period from the modern age to the present age. Located within the Salah El Din Citadel complex.
Gayer-Anderson Museum (Beit El Kiritlliya)
The museum takes its name from Major R.G. Gayer-Anderson Pasha, who resided in the house between 1935 and 1942. It is noted for being one of the best preserved examples of 17th century domestic architecture left in Cairo.
It is a free-standing concrete tower located in Cairo, Egypt. The design was intended to evoke a pharaonic lotus plant, an iconic symbol of Ancient Egypt. At 187 metres (614 feet), it is 43 m (141 ft) higher than Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza.
Al Azhar Mosque
Al-Azhar Mosque "mosque of the most resplendent") is a mosque in IslamicCairo in Egypt. Al Muiz LidinAllah of the Fatimid Caliphate commissioned its construction for the newly-established capital city in 970. Its name is usually thought to allude to the Islamic Prophet Mohamed's daughter Fatimah. It was the first mosque established in Cairo, a city that has since gained the nickname "the city of a thousandminarets.
Sultan Hassan Mosque
The Sultan Hassan Mosque is considered stylistically the most compact and unified of all Cairo monuments. It is one of the masterpieces of Mamluk architecture. The mosque is featured on the Egyptian one-hundred pound note.
Azhar Park
A gift from his Highness the Aga Khan, the 74 acre gardens of al-Azhar are reminiscent of historical Islamic gardens. The emphatic use of fountains, Mamluk multicolored stonework, sunken gardens, intersecting waterways and bold Islamic geometry are all integrated into a contemporary site design.
Hanging Church
The Hanging (The Suspended) Church is named for its location above a gatehouse of Babylon fortress, the Roman fortress in Coptic Cairo;its nave is suspended over a passage. The church is approached by 29 steps. The land surface has risen by some 6 metres since the Roman period so that the Roman tower is mostly buried below ground, reducing the visual impact of the church's elevated position.
Coptic Museum
The Coptic Museum has the largest collection of Egyptian Christian artifacts in the world. It was founded by Marcus Simaika Pasha in 1910 to house Coptic antiquities. The museum traces the history of Christianity in Egypt from its beginnings to the present day. It was erected on 8,000 square meters offered by the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria under the guardianship of Pope Cyril V.
Manial Palace and Museum
This is a former Ottoman Egyptian dynasty era palace and grounds. The palace & estate reflect the settings and lifestyle of the late 19th and early 20th century Egyptian royal prince. The residence compound is surrounded by Persian gardens & English Landscape garden estate park, along a small branch of the Nile.
Cairo Opera House
Part of Cairo's National Cultural Center, is the main performing arts venue in the Egyptian capital. Home to most of Egypt's finest artists, it is located in the Zamalek district west of and near downtown Cairo.
Egypt Zoo
The Zoo at Giza was opened for the public in 1891. The Zoo is considered a huge exhibition of African wild life. It is a habitat for many species of animals and birds which are now extinct in Egypt.
The library is a cultural center located on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea in Alexandria. It is both a commemoration of the Library of Alexandria that was lost in antiquity, and an attempt to rekindle something of the brilliance that this earlier center of study and erudition represented.
Royal Jewelry Museum
Located in the former palace of Princess Fatma Al-Zahraa, the museum houses major jewelry pieces and art acquisitions of the dynasty of Muhammad Ali and his descendants, who ruled Egypt for nearly 150 years. 19th century paintings, statues, and decorative arts are also exhibited in the rooms and lobbies of the palace.
The Museum is located in a restored Italian style palace. It contains about 1,800 artifacts from the Pharaonic, Graeco-Roman, Coptic, Islamic and Modern eras that narrate the story of Alexandria and Egypt.
Montazah Palace and Royal Gardens
The coastal Palace was built in 1892 by Abbas II, the last ruler of Egypt and Sudan to hold the title of Khedive. The Palace is surrounded by vast luscious green royal gardens with innumerable palm trees.
Qaitbay Fortress
Established in 1477 AD by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf Al-Din Qaitbay, the Qaitbay Fortress is considered one of the most important defensive strongholds, not only in Egypt, but also along the Mediterranean Sea coast. It formulated an important part of the fortification system of Alexandria in the 15th century AD.
Catacombs of Kom Shoqafa
This is a historical archaeological site located in Alexandria and is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. The facility was then used as a burial chamber from the 2nd century to the 4th century, before being rediscovered in 1900 when a donkey accidentally fell into the access shaft.
Roman Amphitheater
Dating from the 2nd century A.D it has a large auditorium, about 42m in diameter. Roman remains including this well-preserved theatre with galleries, sections of mosaic-flooring, and marble seats for up to 800 spectators.
The Roman triumphal column is one of the largest ancient monolithic columns ever erected, it measures 20.46 m in height with a diameter of 2.71 m at its base. The weight of the single piece of red Aswan granite is estimated at 285 tons.
El Mursi Abul Abbas Mosque
The most important historic mosque in Alexandria. Constructed in 1775 by Algerians, it was built over the tomb of the thirteenth century Murcia Andalusan saint, Ahmed Abu Al-Abbas Al-Mursi who joined and then lead, as a devout Sufi, the Shadhali brotherhood.
Zoser Pyramid
Also known as the Step Pyramid it was built for the burial of Pharaoh Djoser by his vizier Imhotep, during the 27th century BC.
Part of the Sakkara complex, the museum is a tribute to Imhotep the first architect to use stone in place of perishable material.
The Great pyramid of Gize is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact. Built as a tomb for fourth dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu (Cheops in Greek) its contruction took 14 to 20 years concluding around 2560 BC. Initially at 146.5 metres (480.6 ft), the Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years, the longest period of time ever held for such a record.
It is a statue of a reclining or couchant sphinx(a mythical creature with a lion's body and a human head) that stands on the Giza Plateau. It is the largest monolith statue in the world, standing 73.5 metres (241 ft) long, 6 metres (20 ft) wide, and 20.22 m (66.34 ft) high. It is the oldest known monumental sculpture, and is commonly believed to have been built by ancient Egyptians of the Old Kingdom in the reign of the pharaoh Khafra.
Sphinx - Sound and light show
You'll hear the story of Egypt as seen through the eyes of the Sphinx over the ages, and see the breathtaking site of the floodlit pyramids lit up under the stars.
The modern day replica of a real Pharaonic Village is an experience like no other. The instant you begin sailing down the canals that circuit through the island you are immersed totally in the Egypt of history and legend. Everywhere you look, you will find more and more of the sights and sounds of ancient Egypt, until finally you could believe that you have truly traveled through time to a distant and glorious past.
Solar Boat Museum
The Khufu ship is an intact full-size vessel from Ancient Egypt that was sealed into a pit in the Giza pyramid complex at the foot of the Great Pyramid of Giza around 2500 BC. The ship was almost certainly built for Khufu.
Camel and Horse back riding
Ever wondered how the Ancient Egyptians used to travel ? Camel and horse back riding operators can be found around the Giza Pyramid complex. They offer short rides around the area and can arrange lengthy tours and trips.
The complex is a vast open-air museum and the largest ancient religious site in the world. It comprises a vast mix of ruined temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings, notably the Great Temple of Amun and a massive structure begun by Pharaoh Ramses II (1391–1351 BC).
Karnak Temple - Sound and light show
The show starts with a historical introduction covering the birth of the great city of Thebes and erection of the Karnak temple. The Spectators listen to a magnificent and poetic description of the artistic treasures and great legacy which the Karnak temple encloses.
Luxor Temple is a large Ancient Egyptian temple complex located in the city today known as Luxor(ancient Thebes) and was founded in 1400 BC. The temple was dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut, and Chons and was built during the New Kingdom.
It is a valley in Egypt where, for a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, tombs were constructed for the Pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom. The valley is known to contain 63 tombs and chambers ranging in size from a simple pit to a complex tomb with over 120 chambers. The royal tombs are decorated with scenes from Egyptian mythology and give clues to the beliefs and funerary rituals of the period.
El Deir El Bahary - Hatshepsut Temple
The focal point of the Deir el-Bahari complex is the Djeser-Djeseru meaning "the Holy of Holies", the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. It is a colonnaded structure, which was designed and implemented by Senemut, royal steward and architect of Hatshepsut.
The Valley of the Queens is a place in Egypt where wives of Pharaohs were buried in ancient times. Along with the Queens of the 18th, 19th and 20th dynasties (1550–1070 BC) many princes and princesses were also buried with various members of the nobility. The tombs of these individuals were maintained by mortuary priests who performed daily rituals and provided offerings and prayers for the deceased nobility.
For unbeatable views of Luxor's famous temples, take a hot-air balloon flight over the Nile River's west bank. Away from the crowds in the peaceful glow of dawn, your sunrise flight over Egypt's ancient monuments promises to be an unforgettable experience.
Temple of Isis (Philae Island)
The Ancient Egyptians built a beautiful and magnificent Temple on Philae island for the Goddess Isis, but the Temple became submerged after the first Aswan dam was built in 1906. the Temple was dismantled and transferred, stone by stone, from the submerged Philea Island to the redesigned Agilika Island. There is a sound and light show at night that explains the history related to the Temple and the island.
Aswan Botanical Garden
This island was given to Lord Kitchener as a thank-you for his services in the Sudan Campaign and with help from the Ministry of Irrigation it was converted into a paradise of exotic trees and plants and carefully planned walkways. It later passed into the property of the Egyptian government and was used as a research station for examining different food and cash crops.
Ramses II Temple
The Great Temple of Abu Simbel is the furthest away from Cairo and very close to the Sudanese border on Lake Nasser. It is without a doubt a must see for every tourist. Originally carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II in the 13th century BC, the complex was relocated in its entirety in 1968, on an artificial hill made from a domed structure, high above the Aswan High Dam reservoir. The relocation was necessary to avoid being submerged during the creation of Lake Nasser, the massive artificial water reservoir formed after building the Aswan High Dam.
The Temple of Hathor and Nefertari
Also known as the Small Temple are right next to the Ramses II temple and were relocated along with the Great Temple to their current location. This was in fact the second time in ancient Egyptian history that a temple was dedicated to a queen.
Abu Simbel Temples - Sound and light show
The Sound and Light show at Abu Simbel will transfer you to the time of the pharaohs, enchanting you with music and bringing the ancient world to life around you. The show includes projections onto the temples showing how they once looked. The program is presented in several languages via audioguides.
The third-largest sand accumulation in the world (a sand dune the size of England) spans more than 600 kilometers forming a natural barrier between Egypt and Libya.
Shali Fortress
Shali was built in 1203 to protect the Siwa from attacks by the desert Bedouins. It is built from "karsheif" which is mainly from the local salty soil in Siwa. It was partially destroyed in 3 days heavy rain in 1926.
Cleopatra's pool - Spring of Juba
To the east of Siwa, it is believed that Cleopatra used this spring for bathing.
Gebel El-Dakrur (Takrur Mountain)
The mountain is to the east of Siwa, famous for its therapeutic properties. Sand burial in the area can help aid with the treatment of rheumatic disease.
St. Catherine Mountain
This, at 2,842 metres above sea level, is the highest peak in the peninsula. The summit peak is a huge, naked block of granite descending steeply on all sides, making it easy to identify. On the summit is a small chapel, built into the contours of the rock face and dedicated to Saint Catherine, the patron saint of the monastery.
St. Catherine Monastery
The monastery library preserves the second largest collection of early codices and manuscripts in the world, outnumbered only by the Vatican Library. The monastery is one of the oldest working Christian monasteries in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ecolodges
Ecolodge is a label used to identify a nature-dependent tourist lodge that meets the philosophy and principles of ecotourism. Sinai Ecolodges are situated between the high valleys and mountains of Sinai and are run by local Bedouin, visitors will be exposed to Bedouin-mediated experiences of the cultural and natural features that make the St Catherine area unique.
Books on the Natural Heritage
The list here is compiled and is continuously updated by the Community. It includes Books and CDs as seen below:
Soliman G, (1996), Invertebrate Zoology, The Mideastern Invertebrate Fauna-Part I , The Noncoelomates, printed by The Palm press Cairo-Egypt, ISBN: 977-5089-12-3, Pages: 1-351
Miles J, (1998), Pharaohs' Birds, produced by the printshop of the American University in Cairo press-Egypt, ISBN: 977-424-490-7, Pages: 1-210
Goodman S, Meininger P, Baha El Din S, Hobbs J, Mullié W, (1989), The Birds Of Egypt, Oxford University Press-New York, ISBN: 0-19-857644-7, Pages: 1-551
Brun B. & S. Baha el Din. 2000, Common Birds of Egypt. AUC press
Houlihan P, (1988), The Birds Of Ancient Egypt, The American University in Cairo Press-Egypt, ISBN: 977-424-185-1, Pages: 1-191
Houlihan P, (1996), The Animal World of the Pharaohs, The American University in Cairo-Egypt, Printed in Egypt by Elias Modern Press, ISBN: 977-424-361-7, Pages: 1-245
Osborn D, Helmy I, (1980), The	Contemporary Land mammals of Egypt (Including Sinai) printed in the United States of America, US ISSN: 0015-0754, Pages: 1-579
Osborn J, Osbornova J, (1998), The Mammals of Ancient Egypt, Aris & Phillips Ltd-Warminster-England, ISBN: 085668-510-9, Pages: 1-213
Taschen B, (1994), Description de	l'Egypte, Printed in Germany, ISBN: 3-8228-8964-4, pages: 1-1007
Kamal El Din H, (2002), The Egyptian Arachnids, EEAA, Publication of National Biodiversity Unit. No 12, Pages: 1-109
Boulos L, (1999), Flora of Egypt, Vol 1, Al Hadara Publishing, Cairo-Egypt, ISBN: 977-5429-14-5, pages: 1-419 Comprehensive reference, for those who have background on plants. Has line illustration for all plants. some has photos.
Boulos L, (2002-2005), Flora of Egypt, Vol II, III, IV, Al Hadara Publishing, Cairo-Egypt, ISBN: 977-5429-22-6, Pages: 1-352 rest of the series of the above
Boulos L, (1995), Flora of Egypt, checklist, Al Hadara Publishing, Cairo-Egypt, ISBN: 977-5429-08-0, pages: 1-287 has no illustrations and is there as final part of the previous series
Täckholim V, (1974), Students' Flora of Egypt, 2nd ed, Cairo University-Egypt & cooperative printing company Beirut, Lebanon, Pages: 1-888
El Hadidi N.M., (2000), Vol I, Flora A Egyptiaca, Cairo University-Egypt, ISBN: 977-5089-34-4, Pages: 1-170
Khalil R. & Aly D, (2002), Egypt's Natural Heritage, SNP printing pte Ltd, Singapore, ISBN: 977-5549-09-04, Pages: 1-168 Mainly photographic. Covering the major regions of Egypt. Inclusive of all resources/phenomena: species, geology, etc.
Boulos L, (1982), Medicinal plants of North Africa, Reference Publications, Inc. 218 St, Clair River Drive, ISBN: 0-9172-56-16-6, Pages: 1-286
Sacred Luxuries: Fragrance, Aromatherapy and Cosmetics in Ancient Egypt, by Lisa Manniche. Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 1999. ISBN 0-8014-3720-2. Pp. 160
M. Nabil el Hadidi, Loutfy Boulos " Street Trees of Egypt" – Revised Edition. American Univ. in Cairo Press, 1988.- - ISBN 977424 173 8 relatively easy to use.
L. Boulos, M.N. El-Hadidi , "The Weed Flora of Egypt", Revised Edition-American Univ. Press, 1984- ISBN	977 424 3234
Lisa Manniche. 1999. An Ancient Egyptian Herbal. British Museum Press, London. ISBN 0-7141-1704-8
M.A. Zahran and A.J. Willis 1992. Vegetation	of Egypt.	Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht.	Paperback, ISBN 0-412-31510-6, EUR 158.50 / USD	165.00 / GBP 87.50, 440 pp Text book on the geographic distribution of plants and how those 'zones' are meshing together in Egypt. Excellent value for the educated Safarist.
Bircher A. and W. H. Bircher. 2001. Encyclopedia of Fruit Trees and Edible Flowering Plants : in Egypt and the Subtropics. The American University in Cairo Press. ISBN: 977 424 592 X, 99 line drawings. Hardbound, 600 pp
Mazin B. Oumsiveh, Bats of Egypt, Texas Tech University Press, ISBN: 089672137X, 1985, Hardcover
Richard Hoath. 2003. A field guide to the mammals of Egypt.	AUC press
Sons of Ishmael by George W.Murray.
The Humanities Press, New York 1935
A Study of the Egyptian Bedouin. It's a great refrence for the Bedouin habits, culture and animals. It's the sum of 25 years that the author lived in the Egyptian desert.
Dare me to the Desert by George W.Murray	 Tales and Stories by the author while surveying the Egyptian desert in the 1910-1930
CD Title
The Wildworld of Egypt. CULTNAT
Harraz Encyclopaedia of medicinal plants.	CULTNAT
The botanical chamber at Karnak.	CULTNAT This book is about the "Botanical Chamber" in Karnak which has its walls covered with accurate ancient drawings of plants that show some botanical knowledge by those who recorded it. (please add more if you saw the book)
The geology of Ancient Egypt. CULTNAT
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Salmaak
Article's title
This article is very useful, however, i would change its title to something more relating to the bibliography as "Egypt" is too generic as a title and may be misleading into thinking one will read about the country and not a list of references.
Maybe "Egypt's reading references", or "Egypt's best titles"... something along those lines.
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Mabrouk
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Mohamed Mabrouk The article
Mohamed Mabrouk
The article is an unfinished project. You're absolutely right of course about the mismatch but if we follow the spirit of the Website 'Place Articles' must have everything about this place, then we need to fill it out rather than change the title. I am not saying it's an option, that's actually what we have to do otherwise, it'll be a huge job re-designing the entire website to have special sections for 'references'. Thanks dear for the change to express this point for all.
Mon, 2009/08/03 - 3:48pm Permalink
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