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Tuesdays are for Torah

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

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I’m back

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

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A little vacation

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!

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The answer to yesterday’s question

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

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Continuity and predictability

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

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“Women hold up half the sky.”

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

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Movie reviews

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

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Digital SLR advice wanted.

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.

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Merry Christmas!

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

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Everyone’s a member!

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

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