Terror, again

Terror, horror and pain have struck again in Israel with the al-Aqsa Arafat-sponsored murders of ten Israelis and wounding of many many more. A sad and horrible way to begin the day.
For more see:
Ynet (Hebrew) or Ha’aretz (English).
In prayer for all affected and with prayers for peace.

Excellent Resource for Kids, Parents and Teachers

Our Religious School students get BabagaNewz in the classroom. Much of the impressive magazine is available online at BabagaNewz. This month (Shevat), the theme is hope and they have distributed a CD of great Jewish music on the theme of hope. But, don’t worry, even if you don’t get the magazine, [...]

Candidate update

So far, the Kerry campaign has been the only respondent to my emails. Clearly, the candidates have been busy this primary season. I am no closer to my own decision, but as I read things which help me decide, I’ll let you know.

It’s a Mitzvah - - VOTE!

“Al tif’ros min ha’tzi’bur.” Do not separate yourself from the community. Rabbi Hillel the Elder teaches us this important value in Pirke Avot.
As the primary and election season heats up, I decided to email each of the democratic candidates for president to give them (and their staff) a chance to let [...]

Rabbi Dr. Joachim Prinz & Rev. Dr. King

Rabbi Dr. Joachim Prinz spoke before Dr. King spoke at the August 28, 1963 March on Washington. His powerful words still ring true today. You can read and hear his words at this site about Dr. Prinz.

Another link to remember and honor Dr. King

Take a look at Talk Left’s posting and links in memory of Dr. King - more good stuff.
Shalom

Honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Tomorrow our country honors the life, work and memory of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In the Jewish community, we too must honor Dr. King and his passion for justice, hope and Godliness. As we are taught in the book of Genesis, we are all created B’Tselem Eloheim, in God’s [...]

Calendar Conversions

Our lunisolar calendar can be converted online from it to the Gregorian and vice-versa. Go to JOS Calendar Conversion.

Israel Internet Learning Source

Snunit is an excellent resource for online learning and learning resources in English, French and Hebrew. They have been putting educational materials on the internet since 1994.
Here is what their website says about their vision:
OUR VISION: Revolutionizing the Learning Experience
The Internet is a vast, equal opportunity, learning and teaching resource.
With insight, creativity, and sensitivity [...]

Non-Jews having bar & bat mitzvah parties

Did you need proof that bar and bat mitzvah parties are getting out of hand? That they often are focusing on throwing a huge, expensive party to out-do the “Shapiros” and have NOTHING to do with the real significance of becoming bar or bat mitzvah? Well, take a look at this Wall Street [...]

Rabbis for Human Rights

Rabbis for Human Rights is a courageous organization with members from a wide swath across the religious specturm (Reform to Orthodox and all between) who support the rights of every human being.
Check them out at Rabbis for Human Rights and Rabbis for Human Rights North America.
We are all created in the image [...]

New Links

I’ve added some new links to the right:
2HaTs - an Israeli ex-pat who now lives in Canada, Jew View, Women in Black & Women of the Wall.
Some blogs on Jewish arts & culture:
Jewish Music Web Center and Klezmer Shack.
In addition, I learned of a new project to support Israel and assist victims of terrorist attacks [...]

Actually, Not such an Excellent Resource

Oops. I didn’t thoroughly check out the Index of Jewish Books I posted about last time. They not only post some good Judaica - but they post some of the problematic (to use a gentle word) stuff published by the so-called “Jews for Jesus” who of course are NOT Jewish, but Christian. [...]

Excellent Resource for Judaica Online

One of the goals of this blog is to ease access to Judaica. Today, through a posting on The AximSite I came across an index of Judaica Books available online. Take a look at this great resource for links to everything from biblical, talmudic, midrahsic texts through biographies, timelines of individual communities and [...]