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I Apologize For Being Happy

I do my best writing and my most voluminous writing (these are related because when I write a lot, some of it is good) when I feel angry and isolated. This past week, I felt happy. Ergo, I did not … Continue reading

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President Bush & The Jews

Jay D. Homnick writes: In this spirit, it is appropriate for us to take a moment to publicize the outstanding respect shown by the President and Laura Bush to traditional Jews and their practices throughout his administration. One historic example … Continue reading

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Dallas Cowboys Happy Over Election

I’m a right-wing Republican who has only voted Republican (though I did vote for the Labor party in Australia in 1989), but when I look at the election through the lens suggested by TV writer/producer Rob Long — that Americans … Continue reading

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A Blog To A Young Blogger

I sat in Torah class yesterday writing out these points for a young writer: * Decide what is most important to you. Is it pleasing family, friends or community? Is it being a great Jew or is it being a … Continue reading

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Things You Learn In Chat

People from shuls I attend have been coming into my chat room. They know me but I don’t know them. "Doesn’t that drive you crazy?" asked one. "I know who you are but you don’t know who I am." "That’s … Continue reading

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