7:00 -- The Plague lets up after 33 days . . . and then, a rather deadly "Mandate" . . . Tonight we will look more deeply into the original(s) of this important story . . . for it is "the story which always counts" "Lag BaOmer" this year begins at sundown tonight The ל״ג בעומר -- 33rd day of … [Read more...]

Lavush signon l'machshavah, "The garment is indicative of identity." What else does it say? Jewish travelers on a German plane -- dressed as Jews -- 'seams' as if fashion never goes out of style What does it say about Joseph's brothers who sell Joseph as a slave? What does it say about Potifar's … [Read more...]

Sergey V. Lavrov, Russia’s foreign minister, said Hitler had Jewish roots . . . Are the Russian foreign minister’s comments antisemitic -- which makes me wonder, who gets to define what is and what is not antisemitism? Following an interview Mr. Lavrov gave on Sunday to an Italian television … [Read more...]

Mo'edim l'Simcha . . . Is this what is read on the Sabbath of Passover? (Is this our legacy? Is this the meaning of our lives?) "What's love got to do with it . . . What's love but a second-hand emotion? -- Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken?" or this . . . Warm regards … [Read more...]

Seems like everyone is getting into the Act(s) or perhaps just 'putting in his own two zuzim' (i.e. his or her own two cents). "Expounding on the Passover/Exodus?" What's *the story* with the Seder -- or are we talking about Evil Egypt or Ruinous Romeo (Pax Romana)? And why would *anyone* stay up … [Read more...]