Monthly Archives: September 2007
Bring in da Funk, Bring in da Frum
There was a teacher from a particular institution I attended who once preached, “It doesnt matter how you dress. You should dress plain. It doesn’t have to be trendy. Trendy... Read More »
Dave’s Best Fed Secrets – Ari’s Deli (Washington Heights, NY)
“Don’t judge a book by its cover,” would be an appropriate quote for Ari’s, a hole in the wall delicatessen next to Yeshiva University in the Heights. This room-for-three-people-standing -only... Read More »
Fate must hate us
Something I have noticed among Jews of all denominations is that they all have this inherent fear of something called “Fate”. “Don’t tempt fate” “Don’t give an Eyin Hara” or... Read More »
Animosity in the Jewish world
There are a number of things that have never made sense to me. The appeal of Jerry Lewis in France, The reason why a 3 hour flight from New York... Read More »
What Makes Someone a Role Model?
I would like to start this column by saying that I am an avid sports fan. Growing up in the D.C. metropolitan area, I have always held close ties to... Read More »
10 Ways to Delve into Your Jewish Heritage on National Museum Day
This year the National Museum Day, a day where you can go to many of your favorite museums for free, is taking place on Saturday September 29th, or the Shabbat... Read More »
“The President will be taking the day to spend at High Holy Day services”
Many people I have spoken with over the years have all had the same feeling about having a Jewish President. I always thought that Jews would LOVE to have a... Read More »
The Many Sounds of the Shofar
As I was standing in shul one Elul morning, I heard the powerful sounds of a shofar blown with considerable demonstration of skill and not a little flair. Next to... Read More »
High Holy Day Story
In the Hebrew month of Elul in the Year 5705 Chazzan Naftali Stern of Satmir solicited the help of fellow prisoner at the Nazi labor camp at Welfsberg so that... Read More »
Life Before Life
There’s a saying: “those who do not believe in the World to come will not merit it.” It’s actually paraphrased from the Talmud in the last chapter (or second to... Read More »
Teaching an old keyboard new tricks
So did you hear the big announcement today? No, not the iPod announcements coming from Moscone West, the other groundreaking announcement of the day. Getting little press today, because of... Read More »
World Conference Against Racism is just as racist as it was 6 years ago.
The Second World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance took place last week, once again in Durban, South Africa. For those of you who don’t remember, the... Read More »
Boundaries
Can we modern Jews embrace the modern world around us, while staying true to our ideals Read More »
Don’t Burst My Bubble
Some may say that by teaching in a Jewish school, or working in any Jewish environment, they are being too insular, it’s like living in a bubble. I say, to... Read More »
When does the school day end?
The school day never ends for a teacher. No matter what society may think about the position, only a teacher could possibly know what the field of education is. From... Read More »
HeBrew
When I was in yeshiva in Israel I had to make certain dietary adjustments. I got used to drinking milk from a bag, I gave up regularly drinking Mountain Dew,... Read More »
Dave’s Best Fed Secrets – Eli’s (Washington, DC)
Tucked away in a quiet corner a few short steps from DC’s famed Dupont Circle is a restaurant that is sure to please, Eli’s. Often remarked as the only Kosher... Read More »
More Kosher Food!
Sorry to already have a similar theme, something I should have been able to avoid with this site being so new, but I simply had to share my experience at... Read More »
Swallowed Whole, And Choking On It
It seems like everyone is in a conquering mood. While I will try to not be too political in this column, it’s hard to argue that the United States is... Read More »
