Daily Archives: January 8, 2011

Arizona Jewish Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords critical after shot in the head

As soon as the news broke from Tucson, the New York Times began reporting that the shooting might have been politically motivated by right-wingers such as Sarah Palin. This was in its news reports (since deleted). It turns out the … Continue reading

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This Week’s Torah Portion Is Beshalach (Exodus 13:17–15:26)

Complete Video. I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube. This week’s parsha is Beshalach. * Did the vitriol expressed on Torah Talk cause the shooting of U.S. … Continue reading

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Is John Boehner A Drunk?

So I Google “John Boehner” and the first text suggestion from Google is “John Boehner affair.” No, I’m interested in “John Boehner drunk.” Mickey Kaus tweets: “Wish Brian WIlliams would just come out and ask Boehner if he’s a lush. … Continue reading

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