I am in here.
I called my family this morning from the pay phone down the hall, amidst a couple of curious looks from the more strict Shabbat observers, but it seems to be fairly well-known that I am the token goy, so I am cut a bit of slack. It feels so little like Christmas, and that has … Continue reading Shabbat Vayechi, 13 Tevet, 5765 (Christmas Day)
This BlogBurst piece is cross-posted by participating websites, to commemorate a milestone in Israel’s history. The list of the participating sites is appended at the end of this post. November 29, 2004: Anniversary of the UN vote on Resolution 181 Today is the anniversary of the UN vote on resolution 181, which approved the partition … Continue reading November 29, 1947 – November 29, 2004
I haven’t seen the Other Patti for over a week — I was in Boulder, remember? (Yes, we remember. Now get on with it, you!) But she took the time to visit our household in my absence, and has left many, many traces. My little library room is totally naked! Wonderful things are planned for … Continue reading The Other Patti, and her mysterious workings
I’m about to help my son with his homework, since he has a learning disability and can’t read very fast. I love my son and I love helping him with his homework. Unfortunately, it’s for a history seminar I’m starting to think of as “Jew-haters and How They Grew”: it’s focusing on Hitler and Stalin. … Continue reading Tonight's reading
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