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She Was Used to It?!
Image of a Spirit Aircraft taken from YWNTo say I am outraged by this incident is an understatement. If what happened on a Spirit Airlines flight happened the way YWN described it – it is an appalling...
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The Government Shutdown – Whose Fault is It, Anyway?
Venezuelan caravan from October of 2016 - They're coming to America (WSJ)Although this subject is a bit off the beaten path of what this blog is all about, I thought I would express my thoughts about...
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A Viral Chilul HaShem!
Images of the incident taken from the YWN websiteThis is what a lack of a secular education will do for you in a community that lives an isolated lifestyle. The incident shown in the video below...
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Are Orthodox Jews Role Models for Honesty and Ethics?
Rabbi Marc Angel (Jewish Star)Rabbi Marc Angel has it right. Although I have had my disagreements with him on certain issues, on this one he and I agree. I have said many of the same things myself....
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The Maryles Challenge
by Paul ShavivImages of an incident taken from the YWN websiteI received the following submission from Paul Shaviv, one of the most respected names in Orthodox education. As he notes it was in...
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Are Europeans Really Antisemitic?
UK Prime Minister, Theresa May and Labour Party head, Jeremy Corbyn (BBC)My theory may well be about to be tested. I have maintained for some time now that most Europeans are at the core antisemitic....
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A Start - But Far from Enough!
NYPD tow trucks on 16th Ave. and 56th Street in Boro Park (Hamodia)I was happy to see the strong admonition issued by some of Boro Park’s leaders about what far too many of their residents are guilty...
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Religious Values, Secular Values, and Karen Pence
2nd Lady, Karen PenceAppalling! That is the best word I could think of about the mainstream media reaction to 2nd Lady, Karen Pence’s decision to start teaching again. And yet appalling though it is,...
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The Truth About Aliyah – Immigrating to Israel
I’ve got to give Mishpacha Magazine editor, Rabbi Moshe Grylak credit for his brutal honesty. Instead of giving the more or less standard denial about the harsh realities of making Aliyah (immigrating...
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Trump, Democrats, and Media Bias
Trump supporters seem to taunt a Native American Viet Nam War veteran (BBC)I am no Trump supporter. But I do try and be objective about the news surrounding him. Which is a lot more than I can say...
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Orthodoxy, the UK and LGBT Issues
Image form BBC NewsThere has been a lot of angst among Orthodox Jews in the UK about the recent intrusion of government into religious schools. Especially by the right wing as it pertains to LGBT...
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The Otisville Kosher Resort
Federal correctional facility at Otisville - an enclave for Jewish prisoners (NYT)I admit it. I had to laugh when I read about the Jewish version of ‘Club Fed’. I didn’t want to, But I couldn't help...
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Is 'Rise Up Ocean County' Antisemitic?
An Orthodox woman pushes a stroller in Lakewood (JTA)Truth. That is the name of the game here. And that is what I try and seek in all I discuss. Sometimes the truth is not flattering. Sometimes I am...
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Rabbi Yehiel Kalish – Illinois’ Newest Legislator
Rabbi Yehiel Kalish and his sister, Dafna Michaelson Jenet (JTA)My new representative in the Illinois State legislature is Rabbi Yehiel Kalish - an Orthodox Jew. He was at one time (not that long ago)...
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Feminism and Modesty
Actor Neal McDonough will not appear in compromising scenes(Aish)I have long been in favor of women studying Torah to their heart’s content. I welcome any contribution any human being makes to better...
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When Abusers are Icons
Image from VarietyWhen Michael Jackson died, the world mourned him like he was an icon. Which in the world of popular culture he most certainly was. I was not among them. I do agree that his...
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The Kushner Fallacy
Jared KushnerOne of the more curious phenomena about the Trump Presidency is the fixation on his children. Especially his son in law, Jared Kushner.Kushner is treated like an incompetent fool and a...
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Changing our Attitude about Mental Illness
Crime scene investigation in Manchester (TOI)While the investigation is ongoing, it appears that the tragic death of a 16 year old Orthodox Jewish girl may have been self inflicted. Although...
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Keeping Orthodoxy Normal
Miriam Schwab (Jewish Journal)A prominent 20th century Charedi leader once said about Baltimore’s Ner Israel Rabbinic College –They specialize in ‘normal’. While I may differ somewhat with the...
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The Right Message, But...
Analogies are a risky business. Especially when using the pain suffered by an entire people and applying it to something else. The word Holocaust for example is sometimes misused that way. Although in...
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