Category Archives: Jewish

Aligning the Planets

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Neil

I was returning from having a cup of coffee at the McDonald’s across the street when I encountered a white-haired elderly man who lived in my apartment building.  I didn’t remember his name, but I knew him from my youth … Continue reading →

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My Once A Year Jewish Rant

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Neil

Today, I’m going to take this time to explore some Jewish-related subjects that I’m in the mood to rant about to you, my Jewish and non-Jewish friends.  I’m not sure why it occurred to me to write this today.  Maybe … Continue reading →

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I Believed in Santa Claus

Posted on December 20, 2008 by Neil

I never thought to tell this story on the blog, mostly because it didn’t seem like anything special, but when I told a blogger about it, her response was surprising, so maybe my experience was more unique than I thought. … Continue reading →

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Thinking About Religion

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Neil

I don’t know if it is stress, loneliness, the upcoming Holiday season, or economic fears about the future, but I thought about religion today.  Perhaps, it is the book I am reading, “The Jew and the Lotus,” or the pizza … Continue reading →

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Yom Kippur 2008

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Neil

I take Yom Kippur seriously. Well, somewhat. I’m not going to synagogue this year, but I will fast most of the day. Am I religious? Not really. But unlike the other Jewish holidays, which revolve around food and family, this … Continue reading →

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The Orthodox Jewish Guy Outside the Supermarket

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Neil

I went down to Pathmark Supermarket to buy whole wheat hamburger buns and some bottles of Snapple.   In front of the entrance, was an Orthodox Jew handing out leaflets.  He was wearing a yarmulke and tzitzit, a traditional fringed garment worn under … Continue reading →

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Prayer

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Neil

In the last post, I had a little fun with a BlogHer session titled “Is Mommyblogging Still a Radical Act?”  I found this amusing to watch the word “radical” exploited and mangled so all the air seeps out of it … Continue reading →

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The July 4th BBQ

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Neil

Yes, diversity.  We all love it.  But mostly when your “group” is in the majority and the “others” agree to do everything your way.  But once the Latinos want to speak Spanish, the Jews grumble about nativity scenes on public … Continue reading →

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Back to the Shtetl!

Posted on April 25, 2008 by Neil

In the last issue of Los Angeles’ Jewish Journal, there was a full-page advertisement from the McCain campaign. The ad consisted of a letter written from a woman in New Jersey who said she was once a Democrat, but was … Continue reading →

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Neilochka Loves Matzoh Brei

Posted on April 20, 2008 by Neil

I have been honest with you that things are bumpy with Sophia. I’m sure there are many single women out there waiting for the post where I finally write — “I’ve been booted out,” because that means it is now … Continue reading →

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