Happy Hanukkah. The best if 2019 is James Corden’s BOYZ II MENORAH featuring James Corden, Zach Braff, Charlie Puth, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Josh Peck. So, girl, don’t light the...
TJS S3 Interlude: Hannukah – releasing the light within
Here is a live interlude from Rav Mike – his annual class in memory of his father, Charles Feuer ob’m. It is an exploration of the Hannukah light as it has been gradually released through...
TJS S3E20 Spirit of the 60’s part I: pragmatism and prophecy
The 1960s were a revolutionary period in American history, and since the Jews were so deeply involved it is a turning point in the Jewish Story as well. This episode begins our slow march toward 1967...
Guess Who Came to the White House Hanukkah Reception 2019 (a not so nice pastor)
Today, the White House hosted its annual Hanukkah reception. Among the celebrants were President Donald J. Trump First Lady Melania Trump Vice President Mike Pence Second Lady Karen Pence Jared...
IMHO, Protecting Jewish Students with an Executive Order is a Bad Idea
Today, it has been reported that U.S. President Donald J. Trump will sign an Executive Order to define Judaism as a nationality, not just a religion, in order to bolster the U.S. Department of...
Notes from the IAC2019 – Or What I Heard Trump Actually Say
Greetings from South Florida and the 6th annual national meeting of the Israeli American Council. The IAC is the fastest growing Jewish group in North America; and its national summit attracted 4,000...
Donut Time in Israel: Whose are Best?
Israel is not like America. In America, donuts are available all year round. In Israel, donuts are mostly sold during the 6 weeks before Hanukkah and in that time, many bakeries compete with each...
TJS S3E19: The Samson Option
In the first decade of the state, Prime Minister Ben Gurion was haunted by one thought – that a second holocaust could come at the hands of Israel’s enemies. In order to stave off this...
JewliciousEats: The Holiday Cookies You Crave 2019 (and 8 days of Challahs)
It has become somewhat of a new tradition for publications to highlight the newest cookie trends and recipes on the first Wednesday of December. And why should we not participate. IMHO, The...
TJS S3 Interlude: Government – a crisis of faith
No matter where you turn, it seems that democracy is in crisis. Here is an interview with Rav Mike which touches on the global situation as well as what is happening in the state of Israel. The...