Sunday, May 3, 2009

No Surprise this One was Unattributed!

If anyone ever tells you there is no vicious sexism in the Gemara, here is one to throw back at them.  Ugh:

It was taught:  Woman is a waterskin full of manure, her mouth (i.e. vagina) is full of blood, and yet alll run after her.

Tears (Shabat 141b)

There are six kinds of tears, three are healthy and three are bad.  Tears from smoke, weeping, and the toilet are unhealthy.  Tears from medicine, laughter, and spicy food [Rashi: like mustard seed] are healthy.