Daily Archives: March 8, 2015

Vikings

* The closest I can find today to living out a Jane Austen novel is in Orthodox Judaism. Standards and in-group solidarity make life more exciting. * I’ve been watching the TV show Vikings and I am disturbed by the … Continue reading

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Does Anyone Like You?

Sitting in shul davening Friday night, a friend leaned over to me and said, “I’m the only person in this room who likes you.” I shot back: “You’ve been davening here for years and how many Shabbos meals invites have … Continue reading

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