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My Driving Karma
This morning, after 14 uneventful years of being above the age of 16, the inexplicable happened. I got my driver’s ...
AIPAC’s Critics
Over the next three days, journalist Simona Fuma will be guest blogging from the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. ...
Kaddish Initiates Aveilut
After burial Jewish law requires the mourner to turn from despair in the face of death to the affirmation of life.
The Gala Dinner
Over the next three days, journalist Simona Fuma will be guest blogging from the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. ...
Even With Help, I’d Be Killed
On Saturday, I stopped by these two homeless men on the street who were singing and panhandling. After stopping and ...
Shiva Prohibitions Embody Depersonalization
The specific prohibitions on mourners during the shiva period reflect the mourner's sense of estrangement from the life force.
Conservative Rabbi to Have Official Policy Role
Nearly two years ago, after the creation of Hechsher Tzedek (now Magen Tzedek), I blogged about United Synagogue’s need for ...
City of Angels
Over the next three days, journalist Simona Fuma will be guest blogging from the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. ...
Things That Keep Me Occupied
The NBA Playoffs are now in full swing. The second round started yesterday with Denver defeating Dallas. Boston beat Chicago ...
Not all Nazi Jokes are Funny
I’ve openly blogged about Holocaust humor and my acceptance of it on this site. So don’t get me wrong when ...