I love Taglit and Birthright Israel. May they double and triple in size and contributions, and may they go from strength to strength. So you can imagine my glee at the most recent results reported...
Author - larry
Ha’Am Eem… J Street? Maybe not.
This evening in Washington DC, many Jewish leaders and their followers will gather for the two day NJDC Conference. The NJDC is a liaison between the organized Jewish community and the Democratic...
Holding our Attention Span in Pusan
Lebanon came to Korea this past week Lebanon, the Israeli film which won the Golden Lion at Venice opened in Israel this month, and was one of the 355 films screened at the Pusan International Film...
Stewie is Jewish?
Throughout the Arab world, during the month of Ramadan, when families gather to eat their evening meal and break their daytime fasts, Arabic television networks broadcast their best soap opera dramas...
Arrrhhh… Shiver Me Shofar
As I sat in a synagogue on Rosh HaShanah, I was disappointed that there would be no Avinu Malkenu and no Shofar. But in there was a lesson. Sometimes you don’t get what you expect, not on the...
Two Biz Books for Elul
Perhaps you are like me? During the month of Elul, I seek out new inspirational books to aid in preparation for the High Holy Days. In 5769, we were clobbered with news from AIG; Bear Stearns; the...