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Where the Wild Things Are-Maurice Sendak - Wild Things' creator dies at 83

Editor — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:02:53 +0000

Wild Things' creator dies at 83Maurice Sendak, whose Where the Wild Things Are upset parents and psychologists in 1963 and became an international best-seller that helped change the placid world of children’s books, has died. He was 83. (Bloomberg News) He died today in Danbury, Connecticut, of complications from a recent stroke, the New York Times reported, citing his [...]

Fires Of Kabbalah and Lag B’Omer

Editor — Sat, 05 May 2012 08:37:36 +0000

Lag B'Omer is the center piece of Jewish mysticism. The cream of Judaic thought ensconced in traditions and customs that reflect on a myriad of events and personalities.

Eurovision 2012 “Time” to get better - Israel fails to produce.

Editor — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:01:09 +0000

Israel fails to produce.If clowns frighten you and give you goosebumps then the Israeli entry for Eurovision 2012 is going to scare the hairs off your chest. The band is called Izabo and their musical style is diverse, ranging from indie rock, disco and Middle Eastern music. They will be representing Israel at theEurovision Song Contest 2012, with the song “Time“. Wikipedia [...]

Jewish Culture Returns To Poland - But where are the Jews?

Editor — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:34:35 +0000

But where are the Jews? What is it about Poland and the Jews that not only keeps them going back there, but also establishing among other things a unique music festival. It defies all logic to think that a country that was the center of the greatest crime in the 20th century, would 80 years [...]

If you wish for peace, prepare for war

Editor — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:14:14 +0000

The term Birth of Nation was often used after the end of WWI in relation to the battle fought by Australia and New Zealand against the Turkish army on the shores of Turkey in 1914. Known as ANZAC day,the battle is commemorated here in Australia and New Zealand this week. It also coincides with Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut commemorations this week. [...]

You want answers? NO! I want the Truth

Editor — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:45:30 +0000

Jessep: You want answers? Kaffee: I want the truth! Jessep: You can’t handle the truth! Son, we live in a world that has walls. And those walls have to be guarded by men with guns. Who’s gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? I have a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You weep [...]

Tears and Pride

Editor — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:59:32 +0000

As I watch the continuous flood of pictures and videos of remembrance this video of the fly over of IAF jets over the site, the grave yard that is Auschwitz , has struck me the most. With real tears in my eyes I listened to the Hatikvah and watched the might of Jewish history noisily [...]

Pesach Sister Act - But where is Whoopi?

Editor — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:50:39 +0000

But where is Whoopi?Okay I have seen and heard some incredible ways to have Pesach. But this one held at the Pearlmans in 2011 , well its has to take the cake. Matza meal only. It opens with a black church choir walking in singing “Let my people go”. Okay well that’s cute..different even. But [...]

The answer is 7 Squared - 49 days and counting

Editor — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 02:11:14 +0000

49 days and countingThought you had enough of delving into the deep and meaningful of Pesach! Well nope, now it’s time to really start thinking about life and its true meaning. From the second night of Passover until the day before the holiday of Shavuot, the Jewish Tribe engages in a unique mitzvah called sefirat ha’omer (counting of the omer). Watch Dr. Rachael [...]

Let My People Go! - A Pesach Video that's hot!

Editor — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:08:25 +0000

A Pesach Video that's hot!Pesach Parody videos abound at this time of the year. Typically over produced and schmaltzy ,but thank goodness I found this little gem. If you like great Jazz, hot mama’s and Louis Armstrong, you will enjoy this version. Although usually thought of as a spiritual, the earliest recorded use of the song was as a [...]