Daily Archives: March 15, 2015

Israel’s Electoral System

David Hazony writes on FB: Fact: Israel’s electoral system is actually one of the simplest in the democratic world. No multiple houses, no districts or run-off elections, no separate elected branches with voting at different times for different parts of … Continue reading

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Torah Talks Returns – Parasha Vayikra (Leviticus)

I’ve got two Jewish female cohosts. * Blood sacrifice was a big deal in the ancient world. Have we transcended this? Do you want the Third Temple built so we can offer sacrifices once again? * This parashah is another … Continue reading

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Converting To Australianism

Darren writes: I’m wondering if you only became Jewish, so it is considered “legit” to make Jew jokes. Cause if you did, I’m converting to Australianism! Here’s my first attempt: While waiting to finalize their Australian residental status, two Afghanistani … Continue reading

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What Choices Do You Have When Your Enemy Is Modern Culture?

Post: My enemy is modern (liberal Western) culture. It is pure evil, far worse than Communism or Nazism or any of the other recent evils in history. The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Who are the enemies of … Continue reading

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The 12 Tribes Had 12 Different Roles

The 12 different tribes of Israel had different tasks, different personalities, and different gifts. A model for humanity, no? Different peoples have different gifts. Jews, on average, are good at certain things, blacks at other things, goyim at other things, … Continue reading

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