Ditmas Detective: Monument
Saturday, January 28th, 2012
If you know where this picture was taken–or you know how this constitutes a monument–let us know in the comments. We’ll reveal the location later.
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Ditmas Detective Solved: The Doors of Temple Beth Emeth
Monday, January 23rd, 2012
This week’s mystery photo was correctly identified by Jonathan as the doors of Temple Beth Emeth. This main entrance features 12 symbols, which were carved by the father of a current congregant, and they are the 12 signs of the Zodiac (making that “cow” a bull, for Taurus). Rabbi Heidi Hoover explains:
There is a long history of connection between Judaism and the Zodiac. There are many references to astrology in the Bible and in rabbinic literature. Ancient synagogues in Israel that have been discovered sometimes have the signs of the Zodiac set in their mosaic floors.
The early rabbis believed that the stars and planets had an impact on personality and inclinations of individuals, depending on when they were born, though what a person did with their inclination was up to them. For example, someone born under the influence of Mars might be drawn to bloodshed, but it was up to that person whether they became a butcher, a soldier, or a murderer, etc. The rabbis did NOT believe that the future could be discerned from the stars, and the Bible explicitly prohibits such fortune-telling.
The symbols of the Zodiac also appear inside Temple Beth Emeth’s sanctuary, on the ceiling just in front of the ark where the Torah scrolls are kept.
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A Panorama of Snowy Beverley Road
Saturday, January 21st, 2012
A great 360-degree view of the snow on Beverley Road this morning from Andy Novick.
Ditmas Detective: Cow
Saturday, January 21st, 2012
At least, I think it’s a cow. Maybe you can clear it up when you guess its location. If you know where this is, let us know in the comments, and I’ll reveal the answer later.
Snow!
Saturday, January 21st, 2012
We’re waking up to the first snow accumulation of 2012, and the first chance for the city to implement its new Snow Removal Plan. I’ve heard plows. How is it looking by you?
View of the Day
Saturday, January 21st, 2012
If you have a similar vantage point on the neighborhood and you get a good shot of the anticipated snow, send us a pic and we’ll post it!
Ditmas Detective Solved: Alarms on CIA
Monday, January 16th, 2012
Next time you’re on east side of Coney Island Avenue near the corner of Caton, look up and you’ll see the sign in this week’s mystery photo. According to an ad in a 1972 issue of New York Magazine, Sekur-Alarm was owned by a retired New York City Police Department, and it appears to still be open.
Ditmas Detective: Alarms
Saturday, January 14th, 2012
You’ve seen this sign, but do you remember where? Leave a guess about its location in the comments, and I’ll reveal the answer later.
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Lawn TV of the Day
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
Lawn TV, originally uploaded by carryboo.
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New York of the Day
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
The Old New York, originally uploaded by carryboo.
Spotted on Coney Island Ave, and seems to be a zine.
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Ditmas Detective Solved: Eagle on Arglye
Monday, January 9th, 2012
As Havisham correctly guessed, this week’s mystery photo is of a home on Argyle between Ditmas and Dorchester that has several terrific decorations out front, in addition to the stone eagle.
Ditmas Detective: Where Eagles Dare
Saturday, January 7th, 2012
If you walk the streets the night, and go where eagles dare, then you’ll probably know where in the neighborhood this one is located. Leave your guess in the comments, and I’ll reveal the answer later.
Flamingos of the Day
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
Window Flamingos, originally uploaded by carryboo.
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Ditmas Detective Solved: Hydrant on Westminster
Monday, January 2nd, 2012
The red, white, and blue fire hydrant in this week’s mystery photo stands on Westminster Road, between Beverley and Slocum.
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Happy New Year!
Sunday, January 1st, 2012
Thanks for reading, commenting, and emailing all year. It’s been a fun one for working on this blog, and we’re looking forward to 2012.
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Ditmas Detective: Patriotic Hydrant
Saturday, December 31st, 2011
There are a lot of colorful hydrants in the neighborhood–in fact, I’m not certain this is the only red, white, and blue one. If you know where this one is, take a guess in the comments, and I’ll reveal its location later. And if you know of more than one, do tell.
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