Monthly Archives: May 2010

Yisroel Pensack: Israel’s Sharon-Induced Coma

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Yisroel Pensack

It’s time for the Israeli government and the rational, patriotic Jewish citizens of Israel to awaken from their stuporous slumber and realize that Israel’s August, 2005, uprooting and forced withdrawal of Jewish residents from Gaza has been an unmitigated military, … Continue reading →

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Rabbi Gershon Bess’s Ruling On Worms In Fish

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Luke Ford

He ruled a few weeks ago that most fish were not kosher because they had worms in them. There have always been worms in fish, Rashi says so in his commentary on the Talmud, the question was always which ones … Continue reading →

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Happy People Are Not That Funny

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Luke Ford

Jews account for most of the great stand-up comics in America. Jews tend be secure in themselves and have no problem making fun of themselves — as opposed to, for instance, Muslims who are always crying about dishonor. If you’re … Continue reading →

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Israel’s Settlements

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Luke Ford

In a speech at U.C. Berkeley May 5, 2008, Dennis says: “I was not a pro-settlement person. I did not speak out much about it. When it was asked in a forum like this, I didn’t hesitate. I didn’t use … Continue reading →

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The Dynamic God You Already Love (But Didn’t Know You Could)

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Luke Ford

On June 1 at 7:30 pm, Sinai Temple hosts a lecture and discussion on Rabbi Brad Artson’s process theology. Here’s the billing: “New scientific findings of the past century have changed our understanding of everything – the evolution of the … Continue reading →

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