As I sat in my kitchen, munching on matzah crack (chocolate-covered matzah, for the uninitiated) as my sole tribute to the Passover holiday, I struggled to absorb the news of that bastard in Kansas City who targeted Jews with his guns (and the Missouri MAYOR who agrees with him.) Then I read this afternoon that in Ukraine, […]
Invocation
As a Jew, I’ve sat through my share of interminable sermons. I’ve endured excruciatingly long bar mitzvah services and naming ceremonies. Having a Catholic husband has also exposed me to long masses and wordy pre-meal prayers. Now, I’m not really the praying type. However, I’m very happy to respect the prayer rituals of those around […]
Mama Mika and Papa Joe
Here’s how I imagine the conversation between Mika and Joe (of Morning Joe) and Governor Chris Christie went. It’s over on Lefty Pop. 🙂
Let Us Pray – Or Not
“…Prayer and I have a complicated relationship — I’m sure I’m not alone in this. I regard it with a mix of condescension, skepticism, and respect. ‘Pfft. Like PRAYING is gonna help make something happen,’ to ‘Wow. Look at the comfort and peace she gets from prayer.’ Of course, this was based on which type […]
Guest Posting at LeftyPop!
In honor? keeping? line? with the upcoming Olympics, I’ve written about my favorite sport – Political Gymnastics! Thanks, LeftyPop, for inviting me to write over at your place! And, heyyyyy! Where’s my sucker??? Click here to read the score Elie Wiesel gave Tom Perkins on the balance beam.
My Strange Reaction to “The Book Thief” (Spoiler Alerts, People)
I went to see “The Book Thief” with a friend a few weeks ago. I knew nothing about it except it was set in Nazi Germany and involved a girl joining a new family. My friend and I discussed how we really do enjoy seeing a movie knowing little about the plot, as we like […]
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