Daily Archives: August 16, 2007

It’s Not Your Father’s Communist China

Eliot Stein blogs: I had the most wonderful opportunity and experience over the last month that has kept me very busy. Teaching a group of students from all over Europe and in the greatest surprise, an entire group from the … Continue reading

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Serial Blogger

From JewishJournal.com: I read with great interest your story on serial blogger Luke Ford ("Interview With a Serial Blogger," Aug. 3). His postings seem to be the electronic equivalent of publications like National Inquirer; its articles and Ford’s stories should … Continue reading

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JTS Refinds Its Spirituality In 2007 Rabbinic Graduation Ceremony

Jewish Theological Seminary Chancellor Arnie Eisen and provost Jack Wertheimer cut loose with a new graduate. The grads this year had an uneven commitment to Torah. JTS demonstrates a more inclusive attitude towards gay rabbis. JTS dropped its dress code … Continue reading

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Why Can’t America Be As Non-Racist As Germany?

In a Beverly Hills park Wednesday morning, I chat with phenomenologist Julie Simone. Video Julie spent 1980-1984 in Germany (from kindergarten to fourth grade) before coming home to Washington D.C. "grudgingly." "I don’t really like this country. If I had … Continue reading

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