Being an environmentally-conscious Jew often requires accepting a certain amount of ambiguity. If I eat less meat, then a farmer somewhere in Iowa, perhaps, will use a bit less energy growing corn to send to Texas to be fed to beef cows. Read More »
Archive for August, 2011
My Cynical & Jaded Online Dating Butt Just Got Kicked by a Kid
I wrote a while back about a man named Dave who wrote me 4 times on an online dating site with the same message. It was so sad that it became funny, and after I wrote back to a couple of his emails telling him I appreciated the interest but did not feel we were a match, I gave up and just stopped replying. Read More »
Luftmentsh – Person who has no business, trade, …
Luftmentsh – Person who has no business, trade, calling, nor income. Read More »
My book on the Sahara
After many months of dedication I’ve finished my book on the Sahara. Also I have a prologue that sign from Washington. This is a great expert in international relations who live and work there. Intervening in any debate or cause is only justified if it adds something, if you have really something to say, from a critical and personal. Read More »
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Bookmark and eats 2011-08-31 19: 58: 06
Categories: Blog Day Today is Blog Day 2011. Day holiday of bloggers. This is one day where all blogger recommend five blogs that he particularly likes. The truth is that today is caught me quite by surprise, so did not have time to prepare post-invested and festive as this example flakes. Yes, I know, the logo is of 2010. Read More »
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I Think I Just Found The Next Big Israeli News Story
I Think I Just Found The Next Big Israeli News Story : A Nepalese caretaker for Israeli PM Binyamin Netanyahu’s father-in-law alleges she was physically assaulted by first lady Sara Netanyahu. The Prime Minister’s Office now claims that the caretaker was “negligent.”In 2010, another domestic employee – a housekeeper – accused Mrs. Read More »
Palmer Report finally being released
http: //elderofziyon.blogspot.com/201…on-friday.html From news article: The Foreign Ministry is drawing up talking points and writing press releases in the run-up to Fridays expected release of the Palmer Commission report on the Mavi Marmara incident. Read More »
Op-Ed: Make day school affordability a priority
OPINION
NEW YORK (JTA) — One of the most daunting challenges facing Jewish communities in North America is the high cost of living an Orthodox lifestyle. Particularly in these difficult economic times, when so many are either unemployed or underemployed, the financial demands seem overwhelming.
The No. Read More »
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Featured: When Illegal Immigrants Are Jews
In the June 2011 issue of Sh’ma , immigration lawyer Douglas Hauer notes that illegal immigration is a “Jewish issue” not merely because of American Jewry’s history with immigration, but also because of the present situation of many Jewish illegal Read More »
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“Son of Gaddafi negotiated surrender”: rebels
A son of Muammar Gaddafi, al-Saadi, try to negotiate his own surrender to the rebels Libyans on Wednesday said a rebel commander. The commander, Abdul Hakim Belhaj, said al-Saadi called him Tuesday and asked if he could guarantee their safety. “We said ‘Do not fear for your life. Read More »
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Parshas Shoftim
Vol. LXII No. 35 5771
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Economic recovery will not be immediate: Cesar Tello
ENRIQUE RIVERA for Cesar Tello, Director General of Casa de Cambio Tiber, recovery “will come,” although it is not immediately clear, while delving into the topic: “The big question is: when we speak of recovery we have be very specific if we are talking about the world, America, Mexico or personal level, “he said. Read More »
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Amb. Oren: Obama Admin. and Israel “Eye to Eye” Regarding Unilateral Palestinian Statehood
Israeli Ambassador to the United States Michael Oren participated in an interview with Foreign Policy in which he explained the potential repercussions of a unilaterally-declared Palestinian state. Read More »
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Let’s take our story on the road
When I first heard that famed architect Daniel Libeskind is being commissioned to design the National Museum of the Jewish People in Washington, D.C., my first thought was, “Is this really necessary?”
Plans call for the museum to take up part of the site currently occupied by the Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue. Read More »
Israel’s ‘Iron Dome’ Missile Defense System Hits 85% of Targets
Israel’s cutting-edge missile defense called Iron Dome scored an 85 percent success rate in knocking out rockets launched against Israel’s southern cities in recent clashes with Gaza. “Iron Dome in April became the first anti-ballistic missile system to be used in combat,” said Michael Oren, Israel’s ambassador to the United States. Read More »
eatting and drinking kosher on South Street (Phila. Pa)
All of the sudden there are several chpoices and i am making it my mission in life to try them all: ) There is the wonderful Buirgers.org (more in another post I promise) on South between 3 and 4. Right off of South next door to Lickety Split (NOT Kosher) on 4th is is Chicken .org Looked and smelled yummy when i poped in tyhe other day. Read More »
This Shabbat (Sept 3rd) After Kiddush . . .
After Kiddush Presentations and Discussions Every Shabbat In the Library. . .”after Kiddush”  Each Shabbat, after Kiddush (around 1 pm ) a speaker presents a topic for discussion. Often this venue is the place to hear visiting scholars, book reviews, developments in a field of inquiry like Biblical Archeology, or listen to poetry. Read More »
Miscommunication Leads to Violence at Playland Amusement Park
Featured in sidebar: No Playland amusement park, located just north of New York City, was shut down yesterday after interactions between a group of Muslim visitors and law enforcement became violent. Read More »
Sterling Silver 12 Tribes of Israel – Jewish Jewelry
Secure Ordering: www.milechai.com Sterling Silver 12 Tribes of Israel Pendant 1 1/4″ x 1 1/4″ Aharon’s Jewish Books and Judaica 600 South Holly Street Suite 103 Denver, Colorado 80246 303-322-7345 800-830-8660 Read More »
Summer Rain
Morning, the routine release. Packing bags, sandwiches, lubricate the morning rush. I had promised my family that we spend the last day of summer vacation on the beach. The summer heat for several hours in the sea to escape. Lasted two full months of school holidays here in the country, many parents are completely managed by the … Read More »
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DC High Holiday Tickets 5772
Courtesy of Crystal Cloud Graphics September is on the rise, and High Holidays are just around the corner! Do you have plans yet this year? EntryPoint DC, the DCJCC’s portal for young professionals in their 20s and 30s,, offers free and discounted tickets to area shuls for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Read More »
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Bookmark My dear mother
My dear mother Aug 31 is my birthday my mother’s – Mrs. capsicum … One day before school starts beginning of September. Each year we celebrated my birthday my mother August … And every year on September 1 was in kindergarten. Well … Mama … (Read and / or responded to the post by the writer continued: Run to the kitchen …. Read More »
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“Roughly 200 years ago, in the 1970s, there was a nice little restaurant on Chatham Square in…”
“Roughly 200 years ago, in the 1970s, there was a nice little restaurant on Chatham Square in Chinatown called 456, which served mild, salty-sweet southern Chinese specialties accompanied by gallons of hot tea: cold sesame noodles, dim sum, pork in brown sauce, stir-fried greens with garlic. Read More »
A strong international boycott begins to affect Israel’s economy
Agricultural products of Israeli origin are being subjected to a strong boycott campaign launched against the Jewish state. Tomatoes, peppers, citrus fruits, carrots, melons, strawberries and celery, are some of the products that were affected by the plan. Read More »
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All About Wineries
Few leisure activities have taken on more momentum in recent years than we have seen in the number of people paying visits to wineries. Whether at large, medium-sized and even boutique wineries, such visits have taken on a name as a remarkably pleasant way of passing part of a day or even an entire weekend. Read More »
Pickle recipe and one for cherry tomatoes filled with artichokes and hearts of palm
This week’s Keeping Kosher section in The Jewish Standard features a fabulous article by contributing writer Amy Shafron, development director for The Gerrard Berman Day School Solomon Schechter of North Jersey in Oakland. Due to space constraints, some recipes did not fit. So enjoy the rest. Read More »
Former State Department Official Slams Impending Agreement with Saudis
In letter to Clinton, Washington lawyer cites reports of discrimination against Jewish travelers. Wednesday, August 31, 2011 Doug Chandler Jewish Week Correspondent A former State Department official who negotiated “open skies” agreements in Read More »
Don’t confuse Assad and Gadhafi
From left: Muammar Gadhafi and Syrian President Bashar Assad
Think kiwis and kumquats. While it is true that they are both fruits, the similarities between them end right about there. So, too, the similarities between Libya and Syria. Read More »
Social protesters take over abandoned Jerusalem building
Around 20 protesters plan to stay overnight in three-story building in Jerusalem’s German Colony neighborhood. Around 20 social protesters on Wednesday evening took over an abandoned three-story building in the Jerusalem’s German Colony neighborhood. The protesters intend to stay in the building overnight. Read More »
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Dramatic progress in in-vitro detection spurs new push for Ashkenazi Jews to do genetic disease test
Today, tests are available for 19 chronic conditions that are known as Jewish genetic diseases. Read More »
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Food Memory Detective Work
Given my aversion to work in the kitchen, one of my favorite parts of this project has been the work of interviewing my grandparents. And since both sides of my family have roots in Mexico City, I’ve been able to do a little sleuthing by cross checking their memories. Read More »
Diabetic? Try a Therapeutic Dip in the Dead Sea
For many, going down to the Dead Sea to bathe in its mineral-rich waters is a sweet treat. Now, researchers are finding that just the opposite is true for diabetics — which is a good thing. A preliminary study has shown that diabetics who immersed themselves in the uniquely salty water were able to significantly reduce their blood sugar levels. Read More »
Israel’s wealthy Barbie dolls
Photo: Iheartcelebmakeup B “H Tomorrow it’s that time again and pull the Israeli media approached the subject again every year. I bet that nowhere else in the world, the first day of the new school year is so dealt with, as in this country. The summer holidays usually begin in late June and the first day of school every year is the first September. Read More »
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A New Old Middle East
Rodica Radian Gordon / EXCELSIOR two weeks ago I wrote in this column about Israel outraged, saying that the public agenda that has so far been mainly concerned with issues of national security has become perhaps the first time in a citizenship agenda. Read More »
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Q&A: Why do I keep getting accused of being such a “stereotypical” Jew?
Question by Gemma : Why do I keep getting accused of being such a “stereotypical” Jew? I’m Jewish and I’ve always just naturally been very careful with money and liked to save all of my money and not spend it, always be very thrifty with it. Read More »
Photo of the day … ..
Israeli artillery maneuvering with guns … .. 150 to see. Read More »
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FFJD GChats: Makeout.
Submit your GChat Overheard to meredith@theffjd.com! And there’s a 95% change 68% of you have had this exact conversation. Happy hump day! (Note: Time Stamp .) 8: 13 AM Rebecca : guess who texted me last night…. Read More »
Post 22/7 multicultural Norway: de facto ban on circumcision proposed
Several news outlets have featured this article today. In brief, the Children’s Ombudsman has responded to a consultation regarding a legal initiative to regulate circumcision in Norway Wants age limit for circumcision Ombudsman recommends 15 or 16 years as minimal age for circumcision. Read More »
They stole more than 1500 graves in the Jewish cemetery of La Tablada in less than two months
This was confirmed by the secretary general of the AMIA, Julio Schlosser, who met today with Minister of Justice and Security in the province of Buenos Aires, Ricardo Casal, to discuss the issue of security at the cemetery. Read More »
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Abbas: Allah commands us to save holy Jerusalem from Israel
PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, addressing the leaders of Arab countries at the Arab League summit in Libya, on March 27, 2010: “I say to the leaders of our Arab nation and to its peoples: Jerusalem and its environs are a trust that Allah entrusted to us. Read More »
Bookmark Bookmark Blog Day 2011
Bookmark beer jelly • sweet beet ice cream sauce gnocchi according to the school • • and sandwiches that will make you drool on the keyboard • To “Blog Day”, some sites to have a good meet • Bonus sports enthusiasts in the group Continue reading → Read More »
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If I Were A Rich Man
”Place upon yourself a king . He shall not greatly increase silver and gold for himself.” – Devarim 17: 16-20
The Torah commands us to appoint a king to rule over the Jewish people. However, there are various warnings given to the king. Read More »
Winning the debate by changing the terms
The difficult incidents of the last couple of weeks, including the terror attack near Eilat and the subsequent barrage of rockets from Gaza into Israeli cities and towns, inform us of two things. Read More »
Tzivi reviews The Debt
Opens today nationwide. Read More »
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Letters to the Editor: Israel’s renewal, Arab Spring, Boyle Heights, Glenn Beck
Cover, The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles (Aug. 26, 2011)
Evangelical Trouble for Salon Nation
David Suissa’s “Salon Nation: Israel’s Struggle For Renewal ” (Aug. 26) was excellent in describing what common-sense actions should be taken. Read More »
A Paragraph About Assad’s Syria
CHALLAH @ Asaf Romirowsky Syria’s radicalism is unique as it grows out of the regime’s necessity to validate its own existence. It is a minority dictatorship of a small non-Muslim minority that offers neither freedoms nor material benefits. Read More »
Shabbat Meals: Grilled Fish Kebabs for a Summer Shabbat
Like many modern American families, the faces around my dinner table have changed as family members pass on, others leave for, and then return from, college and new members join our family through marriage. With each of those alterations, our religious and culinary traditions transformed — they have matured and morphed to fit our new family. Read More »
Out of Range
Dear Tamar, I’m interested in xxxxxxx in New York, but I’m out of her age range & I live in California. Can you please make the match? Dear Out of Range, Although I’d love to make a match, I don’t know either of you personally to do so, sorry. But I think if … Read More »
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Hamas bans Palestinian merit scholars from leaving Gaza
JERUSALEM (JTA) – Hamas has barred a group of Palestinian teenagers awarded scholarships to study in the United States from leaving Gaza.
The eight students, aged 15-17, were chosen for merit scholarships to study in America for a year. Read More »
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Hulin 66 – Kosher Fish
Any fish that has at least one fin and one scale, kosher. If she’s at an early age no scales and fins, but they appear later, it is also kosher. If on the contrary, have scales and fins while she was in the water, but fall off with her when she was caught, it is also a fish kosherna.Esli a scale, then surely it also has a fin. Read More »
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World Youth Day in Madrid
World Christianity is a complex animal. So, of course, is world Judaism. Liberal formations matter less and less whereas evangelical Catholicism and evangelical Protestantism and even evangelical Judaism are surging. Read More »
Hair Tree Week (2)
“The fish did not run away from the boat but trailed her long train, and Csharofrt threw his pole they did not bite, just gathered for a moment around the hook and broke into giggles silent scornful …” The second part (of six) of wood hair by Mary de Morgan. Read More »
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A Lie told a Million Times is still a lie: Israel has the 4th largest army in the world
A lie told a million times is still a lie. Its been said a million times, in a million different ways. Yet there is no credible source backing it up. Does Israel have the “4th largest army” in the world? No. Read More »
Bookmark blog enough (or – a good opportunity to recommend blogs delicious)
Say, you looked at the calendar lately? You saw what date? According to the Hebrew calendar, today is Rosh Chodesh Elul, and according to the Gregorian – 31/08/11. Read More »
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Daf Yomi
An Argument With Karaites
‘A Fetus That Partially Left The Womb’
(Chullin 69a)
Our daf discusses a fetus that partially left the womb. Many sugyos in Mesechta Temurah involve the well-known difference of opinions as to whether “a fetus is a limb (yerech ) of its mother. Read More »
