It’s Simchat Torah, 5783!!! Another Calendrics Blog Post Wednesday, October 26, 2022 / Rosh Chodesh, Yom revi’i, 1 Cheshvan, 5783. By David Orenstein, Emeritus, Danforth CTI, Toronto, Ontario, Canada david.orenstein@alumni.utoronto.ca On a recent Sunday evening (October 16, 2022 / Yom sheni, 22 Tishrei, 5783), I went to synagogue in-person (but masked) to join our observance … Continue reading It’s Simchat Torah, 5783: Another Calendrics Blog Post
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Ross Fair on the Agricultural Association of Upper Canada
Ross Fair Speaks on Agricultural Association of Upper Canada Riverdale Historical Society, Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 6:30 pm. Announcements in the History of Canadian Science and Technology. First posted Friday, October 21, 2022 / Yom shishi, 26 Tishrei, 5783. by David Orenstein, Emeritus, Danforth CTI, Toronto david.orenstein@alumni.utoronto.ca You might remember my post about Robert … Continue reading Ross Fair on the Agricultural Association of Upper Canada
“I’m sorry. I’ll do better”: A Calendrics Blog Post
“I’m sorry. I’ll do better.” Yom Kippur, 5783. A Calendrics Blog Post. A 2022 Anniversaries in Canadian Science and Technology Blog Post. Tuesday, October 4, 2022 / Erev Yom Kippur 5783, Yom rishon, 9 Tishrei, 5783. David Orenstein, Emeritus, Danforth CTI, Toronto, Ontario, Canada david.orenstein@alumni.utoronto.ca This evening, after sunset (6:35 pm EDT in Toronto), I’ll … Continue reading “I’m sorry. I’ll do better”: A Calendrics Blog Post
Shana Tovah! Gut Yontif! Happy New Year, 5783!
Shana Tovah! Gut Yontif! Happy New Year, 5783! Another Calendrics Blog Post Sunday, September 25, 2022 / Erev Rosh ha-Shonah 5782/5783, Yom rishon, 29 Elul, 5782. David Orenstein, Emeritus, Danforth CTI, Toronto, Ontario, Canada david.orenstein@alumni.utoronto.ca At 6:00 pm this evening, I’ll be going to synagogue and, instead of virtually, it will be in-person (but masked). … Continue reading Shana Tovah! Gut Yontif! Happy New Year, 5783!
Robert O’Dell III, United Empire Loyalist
Robert O’Dell III, United Empire Loyalist At Riverdale Historical Society, Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at 6:30 pm Announcements in the History of Canadian Science and Technology. First posted Friday, September 23, 2022 / Yom shishi, 27 Elul, 5782. By David Orenstein, Emeritus, Danforth CTI, Toronto david.orenstein@alumni.utoronto.ca Last week I wrote here, that having seen Robert … Continue reading Robert O’Dell III, United Empire Loyalist
Tectonics at the 1972 Montréal International Geological Congress (IGC)
Tectonics at the 1972 Montréal International Geological Congress (IGC) 2022 Anniversaries in the History of Canadian Science and Technology: The Montréal Sessions of the 1972 International Geological Congress (IGC) First posted Thursday, September 22, 2022 / Yom chamishi, 26 Elul, 5782. By David Orenstein, Emeritus, Danforth CTI david.orenstein@alumni.utoronto.ca As I wrote here on Tuesday, September … Continue reading Tectonics at the 1972 Montréal International Geological Congress (IGC)
Peter Kropotkin On Tour in Manitoba
Peter Kropotkin On Tour in Manitoba 2022 Anniversaries in the History of Canadian Science and Technology. First posted Wednesday, September 21, 2022 / Yom rishon, 25 Elul, 5782. By David Orenstein, Emeritus, Danforth CTI, Toronto david.orenstein@alumni.utoronto.ca On Tuesday, September 21, 1897, exactly 125 years ago – a century and a quarter – Prince Peter Kropotkin … Continue reading Peter Kropotkin On Tour in Manitoba
Robert O’Dell III on Postal Cancellations
Robert O’Dell III on Postal Cancellations: Machinery and Message At Riverdale Historical Society, Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at 6:30 pm. Announcements in the History of Canadian Science and Technology. First posted Friday, September 16, 2022 / Yom rishon, 20 Elul, 5782. By David Orenstein, Emeritus, Danforth CTI, Toronto david.orenstein@alumni.utoronto.ca You might remember Robert … Continue reading Robert O’Dell III on Postal Cancellations
1972 IGC Field Excursion C-03 Ends on Vancouver Island
IGC Field Excursion C-03 Ends on Vancouver Island, A Semi-Centennial Celebration 2022 Anniversaries in the History of Canadian Science and Technology: The Excursions of the 1972 Montréal International Geological Congress (IGC). First posted Tuesday, September 13, 2022 / Yom shlishi, 17 Elul, 5782. By David Orenstein, Emeritus, Danforth CTI david.orenstein@alumni.utoronto.ca Final Days of Excursion … Continue reading 1972 IGC Field Excursion C-03 Ends on Vancouver Island
Peter Kropotkin Has Crossed Back from Vancouver to Calgary
Peter Kropotkin Has Crossed Back from Vancouver to Calgary 2022 Anniversaries in the History of Canadian Science and Technology First posted Monday, September 12, 2022 / Yom sheni, 16 Elul, 5782. By David Orenstein, Emeritus, Danforth CTI, Toronto david.orenstein@alumni.utoronto.ca On Sunday, August 12, 1897, exactly 125 years ago – a century and a quarter … Continue reading Peter Kropotkin Has Crossed Back from Vancouver to Calgary