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Haredi Women Wear Burqa in Beit Shemesh

From FailedMessiah: The Forward picked a up a story from its own blog, which in turn picked it up from Jameel at the Muqata, who himself got it from Ha’aretz. Who is that veiled woman shown above? A haredi woman … Continue reading

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Is McCain A Conservative?

From Dennis Prager: Thursday January 31, 2008 H1: Is McCain a Conservative? With Dennis Prager Prager H1: Dennis talks to Ari Fleischer, former presidential press secretary, about last night’s debate and the upcoming Super Tuesday primaries. John McCain took a … Continue reading

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Economists Dissect Repugnance

I align myself with the economists on this story from the NYT: WASHINGTON — You can kill a horse to make pet food in California, but not to feed a person. You can hoist a woman over your shoulder while … Continue reading

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Facebook As A Pedagogical Tool

I was just talking to a teacher at a Jewish day school who’s got profiles in Facebook and MySpace. She says she learns more from her students profiles in five minutes than she otherwise would in five months. A synagogue … Continue reading

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Your Mohel Leader

Kirk emails: Luke: I am dismayed and distressed. Of all the people who would do such a thing, I never thought it would be you. How in the world can you place yourself in such a high position of leadership … Continue reading

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