On my drive back from LA, my iPhone buzzed to life with breaking news about packages containing explosives earmarked for Chicago synagogues. The CNN bulletin confirmed US officials believe al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) is behind the cargo terror plot. Now, do I believe al Qaeda or any other radical Islamic group would plan […]
Imam Rauf created a firestorm yesterday by becoming the latest media fixture to sugarcoat why America needs an Islamic center near Ground Zero. He claimed yesterday on CNN that certain politicians have “politicized†this effort, which has caused a huge rift where none existed before. Well, raise your hand if you’re feeling nauseous after seeing the Imam […]
Chanukah for Jewish kids is a fun occasion. Menorah candles to light. Songs to sing. Dreidels to spin. Food to eat. And gelt to enjoy. Honestly, how many of us can walk away from chocolate? But like Christmas, the religious significance of the holiday often takes a backseat to presents. So what’s a parent to do? The easiest, less costly […]
What is it about pro golfer Tiger Woods’ recent car crash that has captivated the world? Is it because he is one of the greatest athletes of all time? Or because he has gone to great lengths to keep his private life private? Is it because tabloids are spreading rumors that he’s involved in a love […]
A dear friend of mine asked my thoughts on the article on emergent Jews posted yesterday on CNN.com. Interesting enough, as a new Jew it wasn’t the article that raised my eyebrows but the 200+comments that followed it. I had to post a comment that accurately reflected my concern over the judgmental comments I read there. Â Some dogged […]
