Monthly Archives: April 2007

Attacking Web 2.0

Andrew Keen blogs: Five excellent articles about the manifold hazards of citizen media have appeared in the last few days: Bobby Johnson’s shocking revelation that abusive online images of children have quadrupled over the last three years. Jonathan Freedland’s withering … Continue reading

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Advice To Young Men From An Old Man

From Craig’s List: 1. Don’t pick on the weak. It’s immoral. Don’t antagonize the strong without cause, its stupid. 2. Don’t hate women. It’s a waste of time 3. Invest in yourself. Material things come to those that have self … Continue reading

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Yeshivish Lingo

Eva writes: Here are a few terms which many people never even heard before. As yeshivish people we have labels for absolutely everyone. It’s the only way to know about a person’s over-all personality and hashkafah. If you say it’s … Continue reading

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How Do We Fan The Flames Of Hatred?

Los Angeles Times Festival Of Books. Sunday, April 29. 10:30 a.m. I get into all the panel discussions I want. I begin with God aka the panel on the place of religion (which is broadcast live on CSPAN). Thane Rosenbaum … Continue reading

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Yeshiva University Vs. Yeshivat Chovevei Torah

There has been a noted war of words between supporters of Yeshiva University and Yeshivat Chovevei Torah (YCT). There were the harsh remarks of Howard Jonas about YU at the YCT dinner several years ago. On the other side, Rabbi … Continue reading

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