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This week we read the second Torah portion from Exodus.  Because I was away last week, I didn’t get to write much.  To begin this week, here is something from the URJ and Rabbi Laura Geller I found thought provoking, … Continue reading →

Well loyal reader, thank you for not abandoning me completely.  After a wonderful time on vacation, as well as a fantastic PARR conference in Palm Springs (not necessarily in that order) I have returned to Toronto.  I had to time … Continue reading →

I am taking a few days off and heading out-of-town.  When I return to the blogosphere, time permitting, I will be at a rabbinic conference in Palm Springs. Thanks, loyal readers and happy 2010!

It was Chairman Mao Zedong who said, “women hold up half the sky.” Thanks for playing!

Continuity and predictability is crucial in the world we live in today.  Last night, I watched the Kennedy Center Honors which were recorded several weeks ago.  Nothing about the show is a surprise.  Especially when you watch with veterans like … Continue reading →

Yesterday I finished reading Half the Sky by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn.  The book details the challenges facing the world and suggests the empowerment of women as a principle means of creating lasting social change based upon grassroots organizing.  … Continue reading →

Over the past several days I took the opportunity to catch up on new releases at the movies.  I saw Invictus, Up in the Air, It’s Complicated, and Precious.  All very different movies and all noteworthy for different reasons. For … Continue reading →

Anyone have a digital SLR and wish to share any advice on the purchase or the factors by which you made your decision to get whichever camera with the number of mega-pixels?  I need your expertise blogosphere.

Never let it be said that I don’t learn something everyday.  Today I came across this.  I hope everyone is able to enjoy some family time today.  Whether it be putting together difficult to assemble toys for little people, arguing … Continue reading →

Everyone is special in their own unique way.  It seems that if you travel a lot and spend a lot money on those tickets you are special and even for a rare few, super-duper special.  This article reports that airlines … Continue reading →