Parsha Vayechi Yaakov ( 46:31) makes Yosef swear (double loshon) that he will bury Yaakov in Hebron, in Machpelah. Ramban comments, “Not that he thought his son the tzaddik would not do it, but that...
Author - Rabbi Yonah
Teddy Kollek, 95, Father of Modern Jerusalem
Teddy was named after Theodor Herzl, and more than anyone created the modern day Jerusalem that pilgrims, birthrighters, leftists, rightist, chareidim, and chilonim enjoy today. “As a mayor for...
“Cohen owes me 97 bucks”: Jewface of NPR’s Fresh Air
Journalist Jody Rosen has put together an album called Jewface with Reboot Stereophonic, and had a long and interesting interview today on Fresh Air. Jewface is: It’s the first anthology of...
Exploring Israel just got easier
MASA Israel Journey just made getting to Israel for a long-term program a LOT easier. MASA’s aim is “to help young Jews from around the world to build a life-long relationship with Israel...
Meaningful Yiddish Experience
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Another Haman is Hung: Saddam at the gallows
[REVISED] Saddam (may his named be blotted out) was executed on the 8th of Tevet, the same day that Adolph Eichmann was sentenced to death 1961. Saddam )may his name be erased and trashed forever)...
Do a Mitzvah
There is no better way to help achieve positive results in my own problems, issues, and personal struggles than by helping others first. Rarely do I make public appeals for tzedaka. I am myself...
Regan and Carter have a lot in common. . .
…starting with a strong belief that the Jews control everything. Carter has blamed trouble getting onto college campuses with his new book Palestine Is For Lovers, on Jewish influence. That is...