Yup, the Europeans are fearful of the economic implications and yet are braving potential catastrophe in the pursuit of justice. A couple of days ago, the retired IDF general who had been in charge...
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Ontario rejects shariah law
…and Jewish rabbinical authority as well…and British Jews aren’t faring much better Some months ago, we discussed Ontario’s consideration of giving equal weight under the law...
You know you’re the head of a Jewish family when…
You build a sukkah. Yup, we are planning ahead and are about to purchase a sukkah kit in order to build our own little slice of, well, of the memory of ancestors’ wanderings in the desert. Now...
After 38 years, Israel exits Gaza
(Photo from the Ha’aretz article linked below). Today at 7:00 AM, the last Israeli vehicle exited Gaza and the Israeli military and civilian presence in that part of the world is over. As they...
Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.
This has nothing to do with Judaism, but I thought it was a very worthwhile read. Steve Jobs, founder and CEO of Apple (and Pixar), was invited to address Stanford’s commencement in June. He...
Barenboim – more proof that musicians and actors should keep away from politics
Some of you may recall my enchanting post from several months ago, where we discussed the idiot musician Daniel Barenboim and his unfortunate predilection for making political statements at the...
Jewish Family trapped in New Orleans
I’ve just received this email: This message is being sent on behalf of Tammy and Candice S.: >> >> >>> Please help….our parents are trapped in New Orleans. >>> Marilyn Rosen and Fred...
New Orleans Doctor Reports from the front lines…
In an email being circulated through some medical doctor networks, we read an email from a New Orleans pathologist who remained behind as the storm approached. I don’t know his name, but...