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Monthly Archives: April 2009
Israeli Culture
David Brooks writes in the New York Times: …Israelis don’t observe the distinction between the public and private realms. They treat strangers as if they were their brothers-in-law and feel perfectly comfortable giving them advice on how to live. One … Continue reading
Posted in Israel
Tagged david brooks, directory assistance, israeli culture, New York Times, private realms, savings account
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Susan Boyle Got Ahead On Merit
Dennis Prager said on his radio show yesterday: "People don’t like to see people get ahead through changing the rules. She met the rules. It’s an important subject to me, why the tears?" Dennis, who often say how he aches … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Dennis Prager
Tagged attractive woman, bouncers, Dennis Prager, radio show, subscription costs, susan boyle
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What Toll Can Holding Conspiracy Theories Take On Your Relationships?
I met Zan Overall outside the Oscars. He was holding up a sign and protesting Hollywood’s depiction of the Holocaust. He emails me: Dear Luke, In an email you asked me: “When did you first take on what are often … Continue reading
Posted in Conspiracy
Tagged conspiracy theories, conspiracy theorist, conspiracy theory, muslim terrorists, pat buchanan, structure example
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Refusing To Eat In Other People’s Homes
Rabbi Gil Student writes: "There is a practice among some to refrain from eating at the home of others on Passover (what I believe some call "mishing"). While it is difficult to pin down a label of permissible or forbidden … Continue reading
Posted in Hirhurim, Kashrut
Tagged gil student, kashrus, kosher standards, pesach, shomer shabbos
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JTA Vs The Blogosphere
Jewlicious reports: To summarize, the JTA sent out a fundraising letter that insulted bloggers and tweeters. The JBloggers got pissed and the JTA backtracked. That should have been the end of it right? But then the Forward picked up the … Continue reading →