Tag Archives: jewish

The land of equal opportunity.

Posted on December 9, 2009 by elie

What’s wrong with this picture? Hint: It’s an AEPi house at the University of Pennsylvania in December.

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Genetic testing, Jewish style.

Posted on May 5, 2008 by elie

I have no idea how genetic testing works outside the Jew-on-Jew baby-making bubble, but for us in the family it’s a fascinating tour through Jewish history. We went today to get checked out, just in case. I’m a mutt from … Continue reading →

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Ma nishtana ha Pessach ha ze?

Posted on April 17, 2008 by elie

What makes this Passover different from all other Passovers? It’s the first one where I’m making my own seder while combining the traditions I grew up experiencing with someone else and his own traditions. I feel like this is the … Continue reading →

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What Jewish TV taught me tonight.

Posted on January 1, 2008 by elie

Tonight was the first taping of Tuesday Night Live, “the first Israel-based Jewish TV show broadcast around the globe.” I suppose I was curious about what all that meant (being aware that it is run by Ohr Olam and produced … Continue reading →

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Hey everybody, look! Funny Arabs!

Posted on December 3, 2007 by elie

Tonight we went to Off the Wall comedy club (apparently the only comedy club in Jerusalem) for their open mic, where my new favorite Arab-American comedians were performing. Unlike a Mideast peace conference, this was not disappointing! (budump-bump?) Ray Hanania … Continue reading →

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Download – and learn – Jewish prayers.

Posted on December 2, 2007 by elie

Even though it’s been a while since I’ve (really) prayed, I haven’t forgotten the power of prayer or what it can do for a person – believer or not. This site got me all nostalgic, warm and fuzzy: Siddur Audio. … Continue reading →

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Back to regular life.

Posted on October 7, 2007 by elie

Back to work, back to chol, back to regular life in Israel. In case you’re having a hard time adjusting, here’s a reminder of what reality here is like: A Rabbi had a teenage son, and it was getting time … Continue reading →

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