Daily Archives: December 8, 2008

Are Israelis Wary Of Befriending Americans?

Because Americans making aliyay (moving to Israel) are so likely to return home. That was an insight in Danit Brown’s new novel, "Ask For A Convertible." Danit replies to my inquiry: "I don’t know if it’s true, and even if … Continue reading

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Jerusalem’s Rabbi Mickey Rosen Has Died

He presided over the liberal Yakar synagogue. He was the primary teacher for Reb Mimi Feigelson of American Jewish University. Blog: I was deeply upset to hear a few minutes ago that Rabbi Meir (Mickey) Rosen passed away last night. … Continue reading

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