A new beginning?
Many of my fellow Jews are prone to "shrei gevalt," to "cry out woe." President Obama gave a speech in
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Israel
Shavuot in Jerusalem
If you haven't experienced Shavuot in Jerusalem, you've never experienced Shavuot. If you live anywhere else, and want to experience
Read MoreDecide for yourself
Dear reader, I'm interested in what you think about Caryl Churchill's play "Seven Jewish Children." Many people have said it's
Read MoreYom Hazikaron — Israel’s Memorial Day
Today at 11am I heard a siren go off. I hurriedly finished a phone call, opened my window so I
Read MoreWhy did they shoot the mishloach manot?
Our 7-year-old daughter today asked a question that she never would have asked before we moved to Israel: "Abba, why
Read MoreRockets and Racists
Today was a difficult day for those of us who like to think of the Israeli Defense Forces as one
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