Tag Archives: Israel

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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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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Disney Israel Presents “The Girl Who Didn’t Believe in Passover”

Posted on April 18, 2008 by Neil

Once upon a time, there was a pretty Israeli girl named Ariel. She lived in Tel Aviv. All she wanted to do was go to the beach with her friends and have fun, listening to music and checking out the … Continue reading →

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The Art Gallery

Posted on August 16, 2006 by Neil

With Sophia in New York, I figured rather than pouting, I’d put on some of my best clothes and go out on the town. I heard about this new exhibit, so I figured I’d go and check out the scene. … Continue reading →

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Letter to Paris #2

Posted on August 11, 2006 by Neil

Dear Tara, As I sign of peace in a political world, I will not link to articles that insinuate that Islam is a religion of violence, because that is something I strongly detest when I see it written by conservatives.   How … Continue reading →

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Letter to Paris

Posted on August 4, 2006 by Neil

Sometimes I read personally bloggers lamenting the fact that they only write about the mundane events of their lives rather than getting involved into the big discussions of the day:  politics, war, etc.  They almost feel unworthy to be writing … Continue reading →

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Happy Bastille Day!

Posted on July 14, 2006 by Neil

I’ve always had a love for things French, from Rabelais to my favorite movie director, Eric Rohmer. I have a few blogging friends in Paris, and I love to read about their beautiful city. But sometimes I wonder — has … Continue reading →

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London Bombing

Posted on July 7, 2005 by Neil

What a terrible event in London.    I can’t believe it took so long (at least a half hour) before it was blamed on —  the Jews. In other news, I find it a positive step that Sir Igbal Sacranie of the … Continue reading →

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