Smoke on the Water(s) a fire in the sky . . . From the Haftara of Zechariah: “Take the filthy garments off him!” When do words, performances, and costumes cross the line to 'harm?' And for the record, what does clothing say about the man? Does clothing make the man . . . . Waters, 79, … [Read more...]

How do we pass on our values or even our identity? (Q: is it perhaps by 'tradition') Tevya: 'On the hand / On the other hand': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWGtjqv19ZA On the one hand, here is one way (below) to celebrate a young person's acceptance of or into the Jewish Tradition. On the … [Read more...]

The Biden White House, the Oath of God to the Jewish People at Shavu'ot along with the Progressives who seek to define that . . . 'the progressive's new and old antisemitism / and their awoke friends in high places . . . 'a pox on both their houses . . . . ' As we begin to celebrate Shavu'ot … [Read more...]

Shavuot 2023 / A Festival of 'Weeks' שָׁבוּעוֹת 5783 Is Ruth someone who allows herself to be used . . . 3:30 today -- is it Ruth or is it ruthless? The festival of Shavu'ot is a Jewish holiday that occurs on the sixth day of the Hebrew month of Sivan. Shavu'ot commemorates the anniversary … [Read more...]

Far below, please see the considerations of the current White House in regard to 'the' Definition of Antisemitism. What the Hell? Just whom can send whom to Hell -- while David is saved -- it is by his friend Jonathan, who had a lot to lose. The story of a young David being 'flung out' is … [Read more...]