Monthly Archives: September 2008

What’s The Story Behind That Great Cover Photo On This Week’s Jewish Journal?

It looks like editor Rob Eshman taking the ultimate leap of faith. I never thought of the guy as particularly spiritual. I guess I’m wrong. Rob replies to my inquiry: "That’s me being pushed off a cliff by another angry … Continue reading

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Shooting Sarah Palin

David Suissa writes: Gov. Sarah Palin with filmmaker Elan Frank Photo courtesy Elan Frank I was visiting with a friend and Israeli war hero the other day, a guy with great stories named Elan Frank, and all we could talk … Continue reading

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Gay Shul Blesses Anonymous Sex

Why do the homos & Reform Jews get to have all the fun? Brad A. Greenberg writes: Oh my. JTA has a shocking feature about a new blessing a gay synagogue in San Francisco has developed for anonymous sex: Among … Continue reading

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Rabbi David Wolpe’s Cover Story On Why Faith Matters

From the Jewish Journal: If the bestseller charts are any indication, it’s become popular to condemn religion. Books such as Sam Harris’ "Letter to a Christian Nation" and "The End of Faith," Richard Dawson’s "The God Delusion," Christopher Hitchens’ "God … Continue reading

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Obama Holds Conference Call With 900 Rabbis for the High Holy Days, Says His Volunteers Are Blowing Shofars of Action

Jake Tapper writes: Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., held a conference call with over 900 rabbis this morning to wish them and their congregations a Happy Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year (year 5769, for those counting) which begins at sunset … Continue reading

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