Monthly Archives: September 2008

Happy New Year – Shana Tova

September 29, 2008 1 Comment »

We want to wish all of you, our readers, writers, family and friends, the best possible for the forthcoming new year. May all your wishes, dreams and hopes come true... Read More »

Jewish Living Magazine Suspends Publication

September 29, 2008 1 Comment »

I just got an email from the editors of Jewish Living Magazine who are, as of today, suspending publication after five issues. Here is the letter I received: Dear subscribers,... Read More »

An Olah Without A Parachute: My Aliyah Adventure IX

September 28, 2008 4 Comments »

I am going to institute an Israel idiosyncrasy -Ism (the triple “I”) to my column because.. well why not? Banks charge you for taking out your own money.  … I... Read More »

The Jewneric Leadership Series: Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein

September 24, 2008 No Comments »

Jewneric recently had the opportunity to speak with Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, who currently dedicates his time and energies to The International Fellowship for Christians and Jews (IFCJ) – Jewish Joint... Read More »

An Olah Without A Parachute: My Aliyah Adventure viii

September 23, 2008 No Comments »

An Arab terrorist decided to drive his car into a group of soldiers tonight.  I had been close to that location earlier tonight.   Although, I probably wouldn’t have been at... Read More »

An Olah Without A Parachute: My Aliyah Adventure vii

September 17, 2008 3 Comments »

“Welcome to Israel.” No, I’m not being redundant.  This is what I hear every day, many times a day.  The thing is,  people aren’t saying it in a friendly, warm... Read More »

Agriprocessors: Why my family has stopped buying red meat

September 16, 2008 4 Comments »

My wife and I have recently made the decision that, at least for the time being, we will no longer buy any Kosher butchered red meat (although we will probably... Read More »

Davening on airplanes

September 14, 2008 3 Comments »

I haven’t posted in a while, perhaps because I haven’t felt particularly passionate about anything. Here’s something I am passionate about, having dealt with it recently on a plane back... Read More »

Dessert at the Beginning of the Meal

September 11, 2008 No Comments »

While usually quite verbose, I find myself at a loss for words. How can one describe immensely personal feelings in an extremely public setting? For every word below, there are... Read More »

An Olah Without A Parachute: My Aliyah Adventure vi

September 11, 2008 3 Comments »

I’m heeere! After all the waiting, all the emotion, and taking care of all the specifics, I have arrived.  The Nefesh B’Nefesh flight went smoothly and all the olim were... Read More »

Jewish Unity in the 21st Century

September 11, 2008 8 Comments »

I grew up the son of a Conservative rabbi in the Twin Cities. The local Orthodox rabbi was not only a member (with my father) of the non-denominational Minnesota Rabbinical... Read More »

Seeking a Different Birthright Israel experience

September 9, 2008 No Comments »

Over the past decade over 100,000 Jews from around the world have participated on Taglit Birthright Israel’s amazing 10-day trip. Each trip offers participants a unique experience to meet the... Read More »

Yeshiva University Employs Transgender Professor

September 8, 2008 6 Comments »

An article published today in the New York Post discusses Literature Professor Joy Ladin, formerly known as Jay Ladin. I implore you to read this article and post your comments... Read More »

An Olah Without A Parachute: My Aliyah Adventure v

September 7, 2008 1 Comment »

When first asked to write a column about my aliyah experience – I thought that at best, it would be a help to someone going through or wanting to go... Read More »

The Friendship Jewneric Opportunity

September 3, 2008 No Comments »

Hey Jewneric Family, I want to share with you an incredible opportunity to help the Jewish community at large. The friendship Circle in West Bloomfield is holding its third annual... Read More »

An Olah Without A Parachute: An Aliyah Adventure iv

September 2, 2008 4 Comments »

My last post was about the trials of packing, this post is about what I am feeling this very moment. I’m scared. It’s starting to really hit me.  I think... Read More »