The Jewish Gospel of Jesus, Part 1
Popular religion can be as confusing in its blend of ideas as a shelf of products at a mega-supermarket. Do I want extra strength or maximum strength? Lite or fat free or
Politics Above Torah?
I read at jpost.com today a bizarre story about an Orthodox (I think ultra-Orthodox) rabbi making what seems to me a questionable ruling this week. He is allowing construction on a West Bank settlement on Shabbat in order to help…
Is There a Jewish View of the Afterlife?
I have a life motto: a great way to know a little about a lot of subject is . . . to read 25% of a lot of books! Well, I didn’t mean for that to be my life motto….
Post-Shavuot Reflections on Ruth
I hope your Shavuot was joyous. Today is the second day of Shavuot (this is a traditional, not a biblical extension of the holy day). Our festivities began at services on Saturday. We decorated with flowers and it was especially…
Prepare Yourself for Shavuot
Sunday night, at sundown, begins the Feast of Shavuot (weeks, also called Pentecost by Christians). I thought some readers might appreciate a few tips for the holiday… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Shavuot is coming Sunday night at sundown. In addition to reading Torah…
Irreconcilable Biblical Interpretations
My wife often gets my mail to me late or never at all. It’s usually alright. She writes the bills and handles important stuff. And caring for eight children, who can blame her for not always getting me my latest…
Comment on the Eurabia Idea from a European Reader
A reader from Europe said about yesterday’s post: I read your blog all the time, and I love it. Thank you for writing about the Islamization of Europe. I live here, and this is a topic we witness and deal…
Could it Be True? Eurabia? Londonistan?
I’ve been reviewing Barry Horner’s timely book, Future Israel (get it HERE). It has been a refreshing read so far. The following musings spring out of his fifth chapter, where he spends part of the chapter on the books I…
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