Monthly Archives: September 2010

JJ: A Jewish Apology to the World

So I came across this headline in the latest Jewish Journal. I couldn’t believe it. A Jewish apology to the world? For what? I had to read on. The article was by Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz, founder of Uri L’Tzedek. He … Continue reading

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Barack Obama’s Marriage Kaput?

I’ve noticed various stories on the Drudge Report over the past couple of months that indicate the president’s marriage is in trouble. This past week, I saw: White House reporters abuzz over wedding ring-less president… ‘It’s getting repaired’… On January … Continue reading

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Alexander Technique Brings Me Tranquility At The Shabbos Table

I have Shabbos lunch with friends. I’ve known them for about a decade but haven’t been to their home in a year. “What’s the matter, Luke?” asks the hostess at the end of the meal. “You haven’t said anything inappropriate … Continue reading

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Do Jews Need Orthodoxy To Survive?

In a 2001 lecture on Numbers 30-31, Dennis Prager says: The purpose to continuing Judaism is to touch humanity with God’s message, but if you separate yourself from humanity, how do you bring God’s message to it? How does a … Continue reading

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Jewish Unity

Dr. Jonathan D. Sarna writes: First, we must acknowledge the role American Jewish religious movements play in focusing more on what unites Jews than what divides them. Communal concern over “continuity,” the reluctance of wealthy donors to support those who … Continue reading

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