Monthly Archives: October 2009

Your Moral Leader Has Had The Flu Since Rosh Hashanah

It must be a punishment for my sins. I’ve got an appointment tonight at 7 to see a doctor. Rodger Jacobs: I’ve had the same virus for weeks; it goes away and then it comes back. Rinse, lather, repeat. The … Continue reading

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Arguing About Obama

David Suissa writes: My friend Yossi Klein Halevi, a political analyst and author who lives in Jerusalem, elaborated on this view. “One reason for our difficulty to manage civil discourse, especially in Israel, is because our issues really are life … Continue reading

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Jewish News

From Hirhurim: NY Times editorial against religious-oriented programs receiving federal money being allowed to hire and fire on religious grounds: link Shalem Center to open Israel’s liberal arts college: link The Forward doesn’t like Eli Wiesel’s book on Rashi: link … Continue reading

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A Comic Book History Of Israel

Rabbi Gil Student writes: There is a new graphic novel about the history of the State of Israel titled Homeland: The Illustrated History of the State of Israel. The term "graphic novel" might make you think of a fancy comic … Continue reading

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Al Sharpton: Pointing the Finger at Teen Violence (L.A. Sentinel 10-8)

Rabbi Nachum Shifren (Rabbi for Senate.com) emails: I am about to say what many are thinking, but can’t or won’t express: When’s the last time you’ve talked to your teacher about what’s REALLY going down in our schools? Those of … Continue reading

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