Monthly Archives: September 2008

I Should Hang Out In Probate Court

According to Wikipedia: "Probate is the legal process of settling the estate of a deceased person, specifically resolving all claims and distributing the decedent’s property under the valid will. Probate is a service that a Surrogate Court provides to confirm … Continue reading

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The Ways and Means Of Rabbi Abner Weiss

He’s a smart guy. He has two PhDs. He’s a good speaker. He’s affectionate. He can talk to the world. He was runner-up to be the Chief Rabbi of the British Commonwealth. Abner Weiss is not only a pulpit rabbi, … Continue reading

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Neo-Nazis Rise In Power In Austria

From the Jerusalem Post: Sunday’s Austrian election could mean a break in diplomatic relations between Israel and Austria if extreme right-wing parties enter a coalition government. Heinz-Christian Strache, who leads the Freedom Party, took part in paramilitary activities with neo-Nazis … Continue reading

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Toronto’s Orthodox Jews Leaving For New Jersey

John Lorinc writes: In a spare living room furnished with a bookshelf of Hebrew texts and special silverware for religious occasions, Rabbi Jacob Hirschman, 71, tallied up the locations of his grown children. The two youngest, he says, still live … Continue reading

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You Are A Fair-Dinkum Disgrace!

Pops emails: Dear son: It breaks my heart to realize how badly I failed in trying to raise you to be an honest, forthright and righteous human being. Your behavior and reaction to your latest removal from a shul just … Continue reading

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