Monthly Archives: August 2008

The Olympic Rabbi

From Haaretz: There is one man at the Beijing Olympic village who is not officially classified as an athlete, but runs as many kilometers as the competitors. He too began preparing for the Olympics many years ago and he too … Continue reading

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Israeli Principal Arrested On Molestation Charges

From YNETnews:   A school principal in a West Bank settlement has been arrested on charges of indecent assault against dozens of his students, aged 12-14, Ynet has learned. Married and in his late 40s, the man was brought before … Continue reading

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Lost in the Crowd

After an evening of annoying phone calls taking me away from my book (Howard Kurtz’s Spin Cycle), I leave the house at 9:15 p.m. for a going away party at Jeff’s Gourmet for a 29-year old acquaintance. Jeff’s is jammed. … Continue reading

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An Ode To Moral Leadership

guest41: hi old oversexed pirate guest41: you’re in meditation ? YourMoralLeader: yo dude YourMoralLeader: just blogging guest41: am working for you right now YourMoralLeader: getting me a hot chick? guest41: nope an ode YourMoralLeader: next best thing YourMoralLeader: love me … Continue reading

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Please Pray For Joan Hyler

The Hollywood producer was hit by a car Friday night and is in critical condition at UCLA. I noticed this recommendation in one of the emails: "It is best to use her Hebrew name and say your prayers in the … Continue reading

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