Narrishkeit to the left of me, narrishkeit to the right of me
It is very cool to be living in Jerusalem this time of year. Not only is there no annoying Christmas
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The Persistence of Vision
One reason I haven’t posted much lately–other than too much stuff going on in general–is that I’m "blogmeister" for a
Read MoreToldot 5768 — Segragation in Israel
I went for a bike ride this morning, out to Ramat Rachel and through the Arab village of Tsur Baher
Read MoreChayei Sarah 5768 — Intermarriage and Israel
At bar/bat mitzvah ceremonies, one not infrequently hears someone charge the young person with a statement like "you are now
Read MoreHerodion before breakfast
Last night I was feeling a little bummed out about not having enough time for studying Torah anymore. I’m working,
Read More"…a land of olive oil, and honey"
"Fifteen years ago," Saeed told me, "this month–the month of the olive harvest — was the most fun time of
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