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‘Mazal Tov!’

"Mazal tov!" said my friend as he sat beside me at Shalosh Sheudos. Towards the end of the Yedid Nefesh, he put his arm around me and we swayed to the music. "Have you read the words?" he said. "The … Continue reading

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OMG It’s Jesus!!!

That’s the most common greeting I get these days in my chat room. I find it disconcerting. Here are the other greetings I receive in the order of their popularity: Ur ugly Grizzly Adams! Hey Fuzzy Wuzzy U need a … Continue reading

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Earth Day

When did Earth Day become another marketing ploy by companies with, at best, spotty environmental records? Retailers promote their "green" policies, encouraging consumers to shop, shop, shop. And yet, we never truly celebrate those brands that actually better the environment … Continue reading

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