(X-posted to Jewschool.) You know, you’re right out there in TV land. I’ve not heard much of a hopeful word out of the many folks who I know are down with peace (almost damn near everyone, despite varying caveats of right-wing or left-wing severity). And it’s rightful to be a cynic and skeptical of the [...]
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A Complex Relationship with Peace
Nov 15th, 2007 Favorite Posts, Judaism, Politics and X-posted to Jewschool 0 Comments
I Yid It Myself
Deliberate faith and faith led unconsciously are not equally valued in Jewish tradition, said best by the parable of the little boy who couldn’t even read the Yom Kippur prayers on an eve of God’s severe judgment over his village. “I do not know which prayers to say, Lord, so here, I give you the [...]
Oct 8th, 2007 Favorite Posts, Judaism, Writings and X-posted to Jewschool 1 Comment
The Kosher Fad is Sure to Fade
When I was growing up as one of the only Jews in most of the places I lived, including college at a Catholic university, I would frequently attract as friends converts-to-be who wanted to ask me all about my faith. Why these people wanted to convert was always a mystery to me. Jewish culture inherits [...]
Jul 27th, 2007 Favorite Posts, Food, Judaism, X-Posted to JCarrot and X-posted to Jewschool 0 Comments
Cum to Israel
X-posted to Jewschool.com: In the latest PR effort to make Israel more, uh, “attractive,” diaspora males have been given the next best tease to travel to Israel: Maxim mag babes. Maxim to gloss Israel’s image (JTA) Israel’s image-makers are turning to the pages of the American men’s magazine Maxim. A magazine popular among Anglophone males [...]
Mar 22nd, 2007 Favorite Posts, Humor, Politics, Sex and X-posted to Jewschool 1 Comment
How the Internet Made Impossible an Internal Debate (And Why it’s a Bad Idea Even if We Could)
Written by me for Amienu.net. Posted here. As Ami Isseroff schooled me recently, internal dissent is internal and not for sharing. We only contribute to the destroyers of Israel by making public our qualms with Israel, Israelis and the Israeli state. Like sex, it’s naughty and embarassing—so save it for someone you love. Ami Isseroff [...]
Feb 22nd, 2007 Favorite Posts, Judaism, Politics and Published elsewhere 0 Comments
Dear Judaism
First published in Yalla, a Jewish-Arab student journal. Dear Judaism, I know it’s not been that long since we saw each other last, since I donned my tzitzit and said my morning benedictions in the after-shower cool of my shuttered bedroom. And when I walked outside today, it hadsn’t been long since I blinked at [...]
Aug 18th, 2006 Favorite Posts, Published elsewhere and Writings 1 Comment