Kiddish cup for marriage, 1752. Originated in Breslau, Germany (now known as Wrocław, Poland).
From the Yeshiva University Museum in the Center for Jewish History.
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Piece Of My Heart - Janis Joplin
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Piece of My Heart, by Janis Joplin
This song really wants to be our Christmas anthem today, so I guess we'll let it rock out!
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Hey everyone, have you ever heard Janis Joplin's "Piece of My Heart"? This song is a classic and one of my all-time favorites. Janis Joplin was an incredible singer and musician who rose to fame in the late 1960s.
Janis was born in Texas in 1943 and had a difficult childhood. She struggled with her self-image and was bullied by her classmates. But despite these challenges, Janis found solace in music and began singing in local coffeehouses and bars.
She later moved to San Francisco and joined the band Big Brother and the Holding Company, where she found her signature sound - a mix of blues, rock, and soul. Her hits include "Summertime," "Me and Bobby McGee," and of course, "Piece of My Heart."
Sadly, Janis died tragically at the young age of 27 due to a drug overdose. But her influence in music cannot be overstated. Janis was a trailblazer for women in rock and roll and inspired countless musicians who came after her.
One of the most remarkable things about Janis was her powerful voice. She had an incredible range and could belt out a song like nobody else. Not so Fun fact: Janis was once voted the "Ugliest Man on Campus" at the University of Texas - but she didn't let that stop her from becoming a superstar.
So let's celebrate Janis Joplin's incredible talent and legacy by listening to "Piece of My Heart" today.
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Paste-set silver brooch in the shape of a heart. Made in West Europe, c. 1840-1865. Given by Dante Gabriel Rossetti to Jane Morris.
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Piece Of My Heart - Janis Joplin - 1969
Down On Me - Big Brother And The Holding Company - 1968
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