Mixed Multitudes
Shut Up, I’m Talking
Today’s edition of the Very Short List features Gregory Levey’s memoir Shut Up, I’m Talking: And Other Diplomacy Lessons I ...
Instead of Cleaning…
As we near the final few days before Pesach, every Jew I know is doing one thing and one thing ...
Pesach, the Pope, and More
-This year, Erev Pesach falls on Shabbat; it won’t happen again until 2021. (The Jewish Press) -Pope Benedict XVI visit ...
Praying Differently & Together
As promised, here is the complete text of Sarah Margles’ speech about the Prayer for the State of Israel (mentioned ...
Praying for Israel, Part II
Last week, I wrote about a JTA article discussing communities that are rethinking the Prayer for the State of Israel, ...
Matzah, Cardboard, Same Difference.
Growing up, all of my non-Jewish friends looked forward to Passover. At lunch, all of the Jewish kids would happily ...
Muslims and Jews
-As Jewish-Muslim interfaith efforts intensify, critics say that Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is selective in which acts of terrorism ...
Passover is Coming
-On a technicality, as Judge rules that Israeli stores may display (and sell) bread during Passover. Howls — and debate ...
Moses Rap
If you liked Haman Song, you’ll love the Passover-themed Moses Rap, the latest video from Bible Rapper Matt Bar. I ...
People or Religion
In honor of the debate I had with Ariel Beery this week about distinctions between Jewish Peoplehood and the Jewish ...