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Thursday Dec 22, 2011
Here in Israel, there is no lack for interesting and riveting news. In light of Chanukah, we are now suffering from the “victory of the few over the many.”
Back during the struggle of the Jews against the Syrian-Greeks from 168-165 BCE, the “victory of the few over the many” was a banner of pride, as the tiny group of Maccabees and their followers triumphed over the numerous and trained armies of our enemies. In our...
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Monday Nov 28, 2011
Nearly a year after the devastating Carmel fire in Northern Israel that took 44 lives, Maale Adumim became the venue today for the dedication of several pieces of fire-fighting equipment, including two impressive crane trucks. One of these crane vehicles has been made possible through the generous contributions to Baltimore JNF.
Over 125 adults and children came to a new section of Maale Adumim today to take in an impressive display of fire-...
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Wednesday Nov 23, 2011
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about men crying. The subject almost brings a tear to my eye.
Yesterday was the 48th anniversary of one of the saddest days in recent American history, the assassination of the 36th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy. I was only 9 years old at the time, but I still can tell you what everyone else can, that I remember exactly where I was when I heard the news that he was pronounced dead...
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Monday Nov 21, 2011
There is a new train in Jerusalem called the “Light Rail,” which began its Jerusalem to Pisgat Ze’ev run ( my guess about 10 miles) about 3 months ago, give or take. It was an expensive venture to rip up roads and put down tracks. There was a lot of screaming from store owners whose front doors became temporarily inaccessible (like several years temporarily) because of the work being done. Busses were re-routed to avoid the...
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Tuesday Aug 30, 2011
I’m hearing extreme language around me, and it makes me extremely uncomfortable, if not scared.
In the Jewish tradition, there is a prayer for the Government which is recited on Shabbat morning after the Torah reading. As a pulpit Rabbi in the United States, each week I would recite or hear someone else recite the special “Prayer for the welfare of the Government.” It asks God to protect the President, the Vice President, and...
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About This Blog
Elan offers sometimes humorous, sometimes serious reflections on Jewish life, and living in Israel.
Elan offers sometimes humorous, sometimes serious reflections on Jewish life, and living in Israel.
