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Tu?Bishvat 2008
2008-01-22 15:02:00 As I look out the window and see the blustering snow and watch the cold wind it is apparent that winter is upon us. No one would even consider the possibility of planting for spring or summer. This is not an outside time, it is a time to hibernate in our warm homes. Nevertheless in ... More About: Chicago , Torah , 2008
Lets Go Terps!
2008-01-21 23:42:00 Universities are known for their exceptional skill of aiding the personal accommodation of those desiring an education. But with finals on Saturday mornings, concerts on Friday nights, and Thursday night football games on Rosh Hashana, where does the average Orthodox Jewish college student fit in? At first glance, a public university like University of ... More About: Education , College , College Sports , Terps
Heretic or Realist?
2008-01-21 20:33:00 A friend of mine had sent me a link stating that it was a video that I must watch. A bit dubious, I conceded and clicked on the link. A Middle Eastern woman, obviously of Arab descent, came on and was explaining her views on the Muslim world. She commented on how ... More About: News , Israel , Heretic
Broader Judaism in Preparation for Martin Luther King Day II
2008-01-20 23:52:00 Rabbi Capers Funnye leads his congregation at Beth Shalom Bnai Zaken in Chicago, Il, where his synagogue has been in existence since 1918. Except for a few members, almost all are African American or of Ethiopian descent. Rabbi Funnye is also a writer on JVoices.com. More About: Holidays , Community , Martin Luther King , Prayer , Judaism
Cloverfield: The Modern Day Yetzer Harah
2008-01-18 07:01:00 If the government ever issues a special dispensation permitting me to shiv one Hollywood personality, it would unquestionably be JJ Abrams because of what he has done to entertainment (Joel Schumacher would be a close second). Ever since his success with Alias, Hollywood has allowed JJ Abrams to run unchecked through television and film, cutting ... More About: Philosophy , Movies , Humor , Entertainment , Modern
Broader Judaism in Preparation for Martin Luther King Day
2008-01-18 04:15:00 Last night, in Chevy Chase, MD, there was an event in honor of Martin Luther King Day co-sponsored by the NAACP and the JCRC. Y-Love, the African American Jewish Rapper, talked about his life and his experiences and then laid down his music to a receptive crowd. It’s nice to see our two ... More About: Holidays , Music , Judaism
The One Thing
2008-01-16 17:52:00 When I hear someone who expresses an opinion that is to one extreme or the other, I tend to roll my eyes and dismiss it. No matter how important an issue, if you see no room for the other point of view you’re probably being led by an emotional or psychological bias. This ... More About: Philosophy , Politics , Thing , Torah , Halacha
Why Mike Huckabee Scares the Bejeezus Out of Me
2008-01-16 04:50:00 Yesterday, Mike Huckabee gave a speech in which he suggested that the Constitution be changed to be more in line with ?God’s law,” after the founding fathers specifically created a separation between church and state to ensure the fair treatment of all religions. As a Jew I am unnerved that a candidate willing to eliminate ... More About: Video , Politics
The Six Degrees of Kosher Bacon
2008-01-15 22:33:00 1) Smart Bacon : Made by Life Light, Smart Bacon is completely non-dairy, giving it the versatility to be used in both Meat and Dairy recipes. Though it is not bad, Smart Bacon is less like bacon and more like soy with bacon flavoring. 2) Organic Smoky Tempeh Strips: Also made by Life Light, Smokey Tempeh ... More About: Cooking , Food , Kosher , Degrees
Israel should NOT be the only issue
2008-01-14 19:32:00 I often hear that people vote for a particular candidate over another one is their stance towards Israel . “Oh, he’s great for Israel, he’s got my vote” or “They are terrible towards Israel - no way!” When did the Jewish vote start to focus on a single issue? And has a President’s ... More About: Politics , Issue
Blonde or Brunette?
2008-01-13 05:19:00 Unfortunately, people?s brains are in their eyes. They believe only what they see, and not much more. Growing up in the Persian community of Great Neck, New York, this is all too true. Too many families have houses they can barely afford, cars they can barely afford, and take out loans and ... More About: Dating , Blonde , Brunette
Less than Model
2008-01-10 22:11:00 Imagine you’re at work. You’re sitting at your desk diligently toiling away at whatever task you have been assigned when your boss comes over to speak with you about what a good job you have been doing and to give you helpful advice on how to make your job both more efficient and less work ... More About: News , Business , Fashion , Model , American Apparel
Genocide and Jews
2008-01-09 23:09:00 Last month there appeared in the Yeshiva University (YU) Commentator an article by Rabbi Aryeh Klapper titled, “Is there a Mitzvah to Prevent Genocide ?” The piece talks about different halachik ramifications of allowing a genocide to happen without stepping in and the possibility of going to war over the killing of a community. A few ... More About: Politics , Israel , Community , Jews
Questions from the Non Jews
2008-01-09 18:04:00 As vice president of the Touro Law JLSA (Jewish Law Students AssociatiQon), it is my duty to plan events around the holidays, or even just for the education of those students who are not Jewish. We have had many events such as lunch/dinner in the Sukkah (see previous post for pictures), Grill the Rabbi BBQ, ... More About: Education , Questions , Community , Jews
Tehina, Chummus, Turkish salad and.. Babaganewz?
2008-01-09 17:27:00 Nope, it’s not a typo. It’s the fun kids website that I chanced upon while on indoor recess duty in the computer lab the other day. I saw a couple of the kids log on to the educational website, babaganewz.com, and select various games to play, all with Jewish themes. I promptly tried out ... More About: Education , Gaming , Parenting , Salad , Turkish
Next up???. Richardson
2008-01-09 04:43:00 Alright, my plan to write up info on the most popular candidates has fallen to the way side because I just have to talk about my man, Richardson before he might drop out (CNN reported after tonights 4th place stance his team may be heading back to NM to “rethink” things. I think they are ... More About: Politics
Rudy! Rudy!
2008-01-08 04:09:00 Disclaimer- This may be a little more biased then I would have liked; I am just very tired, having had a long day with an abnormally cranky 2 month old and therefore could not help but throw in some jokes that are not funny at all. Enjoy. I had been thinking of doing Huckabee next because ... More About: Politics , Rudy Giuliani , Rudy , Primaries
Labels for the checklist
2008-01-07 19:02:00 “The Back Alley Approach” There was a post about categorizing people for dating purposes. I am not a fan of labels, or conforming to ? the man.? I want to share an experience that helped shape the way I do things today. I was having a conversation with a rabbi who asked me, “Why do you ... More About: Education , Labels , Torah
So who should I pick?
2008-01-07 18:15:00 After my last post, someone asked if there was a web site with a basic breakdown of everyone running for president. I looked, and either there is none or my Googling skills are not up to par. In either case, I figured I would step up to the plate. I don’t have the time right ... More About: Politics , Pick
Things I have learned about Alcohol
2008-01-07 07:43:00 Location, Location, Location: Just because it?s not kosher in the United States doesn?t mean it?s not kosher in Europe. This is true with several different brands most prominently Baileys Irish Cream which can be found with a B?datz hechsher abroad. A rose by any other name: Tequila is tequila is tequila. No matter if it?s ... More About: Philosophy , Humor , Education , Food , Beer
The Religious Checklist
2008-01-06 18:06:00 I recently received a call from a friend of mine who seemed absolutely determined to set me up as, apparently in her mind, being 23 and single was seen to be a crime. She began to ask me a barrage of questions about myself and my religious level that seemed to be a little ... More About: Dating , Religious
?They?ll like us when we win?
2008-01-04 15:45:00 That line is yet another West Wing quote. Toby Zigler says that to his ex wife, Congresswoman Wyett in a discussion about radical Islamics in the Middle east. I heard almost the exact same line last night however while watching CNN. After Obama was announced the winner of the Iowa Caucus last night a talking head ... More About: Politics , Israel
Thoughts While Polishing Silver
2008-01-04 06:49:00 Seriously, no double meaning here. I had a quick thought while polishing a pregnant friend’s silver (she can’t as her doctor said she couldn’t). While some of the silver was very tarnished, some not so much, all it took was some elbow grease (and the right polish) and in a few minutes the ... More About: Philosophy , Thoughts , Silver , Polish
Holocaust survivor to retire from Congress
2008-01-04 05:04:00 Rep. Tom Lantos, a 79 year old 14 term Congress man from the San Fransisco area in California, announced that he has been diagnosed with cancer and is going to step down when his term expires next January. Lantos came to the United States from Hungary in 1947, penniless and having escaped from Nazi death ... More About: Politics , Survivor , Holocaust , Retire
Holocaust survivor to retire from Congress
2008-01-03 16:35:00 Rep. Tom Lantos, a 79 year old 14 term Congress man from the San Fransisco area in California, announced that he has been diagnosed with cancer and is going to step down when his term expires next January. Lantos came to the United States from Hungary in 1947, penniless and having escaped from Nazi death ... More About: Politics , Survivor , Holocaust , Retire
Des Moines 2004 - My Kosher Presedential Election Caucaus Experience
2008-01-03 04:57:00 “Why don’t you come to Des Moines and help us win an election?” There were so many reasons to say NO to going to Iowa to help campaign for someone I barely knew. Yet, when Congressman Dick Gephardt and his wife, Jane, made the above quick remark to the gathered crowd that cold November ... More About: Politics , Travel , Experience , Election , Kosher
The Greatest Jewish Ballplayer Ever
2008-01-01 20:59:00 Imagine this - it’s Game One of the World Series. The most dominating left-handed pitcher of the last 50 years is getting ready to take the mound for your team. He just came off of a season pitching over 335 innings (today’s pitchers are lucky to crack 235), struck out 382 batters (200 ... More About: Sports , Jewish , Greatest
Life Ain?t Easy for a Man Named ?Country?
2007-12-31 07:37:00 We all have those stories of people with funny names. I happen to know a Rabbi Jesus, a Mashiach Ben David and a lovable guy a year older than I whose legal first name is Doctor. I kid you not. We all also know people who have been given highly recognizable and ... More About: Humor , Music , Gaming , Life , Country
Lessons from the Inner World of Dexter Morgan Part I: The Middle 50%
2007-12-30 03:49:00 I live in a sort of self-imposed exile. That must be how I managed to avoid hearing about Dexter Morgan until late into the second season of our growing fascination with him. Dexter Morgan - trauma survivor. Emotionally absent, morally driven, thoughtful, tormented. Dexter Morgan - forensic analyst, gourmand, relationship counselor, loving brother, supportive friend. ... More About: Philosophy , World , Middle
A New Shabbos Experience
More articles from this author:2007-12-28 22:09:00 I am about to make Shabbos in a place where I have never been before, yet I have been here a million times during the week. The Upper West Side of Manhattan is busy, loud, expensive and very Jewish. There are plenty of kosher restaurants and tons of young singles mulling about. ... More About: Experience 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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