‘Under God’ Michael Newdow is right. Atheists are outsiders in America. BY SAMUEL P. HUNTINGTON Wall Street Journal OnlineWednesday, June 16, 2004 The battle over the Pledge of Allegiance has stimulated vigorous controversy on an issue central to America’s identity. Opponents of “under God” (which was added to the pledge in 1954) argue that the…
Mazel Tov to Bill Davidson, Tom Wilson, Joe Dumars, Coach Larry Brown, and the entire Pistons Basketball team for a most impressive NBA Championship win over the Los Angeles Lakers in five games! (c) Rabbi Jason Miller | http://blog.rabbijason.com | Twitter: @RabbiJason | facebook.com/rabbijasonmiller
This is a very well written teshuva (Jewish legal responsum) on homosexual relationships by Rabbi Simchah Roth (Conservative), who lives in Israel. Regardless of one’s personal opinion on the matter, it is valuable to investigate the core issues that Rabbi Roth raises. Dear David is available online. (c) Rabbi Jason Miller | http://blog.rabbijason.com | Twitter:…
‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ clears murder suspect Tuesday, June 1, 2004 LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” an HBO show known for its acerbic wit, accidentally helped deliver a happy ending to a man who had been charged with murder. Juan Catalan spent 5 1/2 months in jail on murder charges before his attorney found…
Each year Valley Beth Shalom’s Tikvah Program for children with special needs leads the congregation’s Friday night service. This year the theme was the teachings of the ancient sage, Hillel. My 11-year-old son, Jacob, has autism, and he contributed to the service by writing these profound words. I wanted to share his beautiful teachings with…
Mr. Bill Davidson, the owner of international glass company Guardian Industries, could have three champions this year. He’s the owner of the WNBA’s defending champion Detroit Shock. The Tampa Bay Lightning, his NHL (hockey) franchise play Monday night for the Stanley Cup. His Detroit Pistons take on the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of…
Madonna changes Britney’s eating habits! Originally at WebIndia123 (May 24, 2004) Thanks to singer Madonna, there is a new change in Britney Spear’s life, not in her love list, but in her diet. The pop singer has given up the Atkins diet and taken up a Kosher food plan, reports ratethemusic.com. The ‘Toxic’ beauty reportedly…
I had a great time tonight at Game 6 of the Detroit Pistons-New Jersey Nets NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals series. I was the guest of Steve Cohen, one of the owners of the Nets Franchise (and a congregant of Cong. Agudath Israel in Caldwell, NJ). In addition to the dinner in the Franchise Room before…
I saw “Mean Girls” this past Tuesday with my 15-week-old son, helping to make the “Reel Moms” movie matinee program “Reel Dads” too. It only feels odd sitting in a theatre with a hundred infants for a few minutes. However, a couple times during the movie, when a baby began to cry uncontrollably, I thought,…
ALAN KING, 1927-2004 “I don’t like going to shul because people recognize me. My rabbi said that if I came more often, people wouldn’t care so much”-Alan King By Lukas I. Alpert Associated Press NEW YORK – Alan King, whose tirades against everyday suburban life grew into a long comedy career in nightclubs and TV…