Shanda of the Month

The late Meir Kahane published an eponymous monthly, replete with a Swine of the Month award. I am not Meir Kahane. I would however suggest that some current Jewish publication feature a Shanda of the Month award. For front runner of this month’s recipient, I nominate Adas Israel Congregation, in Washington D.C. for having the President of this country speak […]

Dope on the Pope

Because I am neither a Catholic nor the son of a Catholic, I have no compunction whatsoever in second guessing last week’s announcement, that the Vatican is granting recognition to “The State of Palestine”. At the risk of sounding like the fictional Hyman Roth of The Godfather II, I truly believe that when pressed for an explanation, the Pontiff, with […]

OF DUES AND DEVILS

Genug! Enough! I just came across a review of the book THE DEVIL THAT NEVER DIES by Political Science, Social Studies professor turned author, Daniel Goldhagen. No offense to Professor Goldhagen, but I have no intention whatsoever of reading the book. I don’t doubt for a moment that Professor Goldhagen has done an excellent job at studying, interpreting and analyzing […]

Tinker, Tailor

It was with more than a modicum of interest, that I read about Rachelle David, a 17 year old Jewish girl being accepted to West point. Based on the newspaper article, I have every reason to be impressed. Meaning no disrespect whatsoever to Rachelle, I would have been even more impressed, had I read about a Jewish High School senior, […]