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Profiteering off of Jewish Ritual

I am well aware by now that many Christian groups have reversed the traditional anti-Jewish position that the various Churches have taken over the centuries.  I am even aware that some have started Judaizing, which is the practice of adopting … Continue reading

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It’s a Boy, and other eighth day ideas-Parshat Shemini 2013

This will probably be the last of a blitz of things I’ve written/posted… about having a son, which is a big deal for me.  I really thought after 2 girls that was it for having a boy.  It is different. … Continue reading

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Giving and Giving-Parshat Terumah 2013

I’m tired.  I’m fried.  I’m burned.  My wife is having pregnancy complications now and on top of everything else I’m doing I’m now part-time nurse and Mr. Mom, and I have no bedside manner.  It’s a problem and I’m working … Continue reading

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The Toxicity of the Israeli Elections-Parshat BeShalah 2013

Breitbart nailed in on the head when they said the elections in Israel were a reflection of a bad Jewish joke: 10 Jews and 12 opinions.  A reported 7% of votes cast were thrown in the garbage because the votes … Continue reading

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Shove-a-what Parshat V’era 2013

This week has been very difficult as I have basically sacrificed everything else in my life for this one two-week intensive class.  From the standpoint of the Jewish calendar though, this really isn’t the time to do it.  We are … Continue reading

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National Geographic’s Palestinian Propaganda

I won’t argument that I wasn’t captivated by the story of the Gaza tunnels and the adverse conditions by those involved in digging and running them.  The major problem is the fact that who these people were and what they … Continue reading

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A Difference in Beginnings-Parshat Shemot 2012

Happy New Years!  I’m late I know.  I also know the change of the calendar really means absolutely nothing.  Just like the change of the Mayan calendar, not a thing has changed from 2012 to 2013. Change is a result … Continue reading

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Sticking up for Kim

This video may be going up late but I don’t care.  It needs to be seen.  Kim Kardashian did right by the people of Israel and we need to get her back no matter how late in the game.

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Explaining the Current War in Israel

The current situation in Israel is horrible.  I am praying for Israel even as I sit in the comfort of America.  I hope to never have to deal with those types of living conditions.  The problem is that people don’t … Continue reading

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Parshat Toldot 2012-Meltdown in Israel

Some people must be really scratching their heads at why the Middle East just decided to blow up.  The elections are over, Barack Obama is still president, and things should not have been a whole lot different from beforehand.  Clearly … Continue reading

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