The Jewish weekly newspaper The Forward ran an article in today’s paper about ESPN‘s Chris Berman being the guest speaker at a Houston Jewish Federation event called “Men’s Night Out.” This paragraph is a good example of why the Jewish paper doesn’t cover sports very often: When the time came for Berman to leave his…
Ever wonder what a nice Shlomo “The Singing Rabbi” Carlebach tune would sound like sung by a Gospel choir? Well, wonder no more. Check out this beautiful rendition of “Pischu Li” from the Hallel liturgy. (c) Rabbi Jason Miller | http://blog.rabbijason.com | Twitter: @RabbiJason | facebook.com/rabbijasonmiller
After June 30th I will no longer be a Hillel professional, but I will still care passionately about Jewish life on college campuses and Jewish college students. So, I am thrilled to read what was announced at the Hillel Summit this week. Hillel will be doubling its campaign, funding to local branches of Hillel, and…
I’m blogging from one of the most beautiful places on earth — Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. I’ve been watching the Pistons-Cavaliers battle it out in the 7th game of their playoff series. The game is being broadcast here en Espanol on a tape delay (NBA en CDN) and the third quarter just ended….
I welcome my friend and colleague Rabbi Barry Leff, of B’nai Israel in Toledo Ohio, to the rabbinical blogosphere. Reb Barry has converted his wonderful personal website to a blog that can be accessed at www.neshamah.net. I have enjoyed Reb Barry’s thoughtful insights on all matters when we get together for lunch in Ann Arbor,…
Introducing the Fire Hazard Menorah from M&Ms… My question is why the company decided to recall this product now (in mid-May). Shouldn’t the five events of “smoldering or igniting” have been reported to the company back in the winter around the time that people actually light the menorah? Did it actually take them five months…
In this article about Joel Kaplan, the latest Jewish appointment to the Bush White House, we learn that Chief of Staff Josh Bolten not only dated Bo Derek but also recited the Sheva Berakhot at Joel Kaplan’s wedding earlier this year. Apparently, the new Deputy Chief of Staff also fulfills the mitzvah of lulav each…
Even though Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day) has passed, I want to suggest a great slideshow in honor of Israel’s 58th anniversary as a modern nation. The slideshow can be accessed here. (c) Rabbi Jason Miller | http://blog.rabbijason.com | Twitter: @RabbiJason | facebook.com/rabbijasonmiller
From Haaretz.com Pistons want Burstein at NBA summer leagueBy Yoav Borowitz NBA champion Detroit Pistons is planning to invite Maccabi Tel Aviv guard Tal Burstein to the summer league. “I have known Tal for several years and I was very impressed by him at the European Championship in Serbia,” Detroit’s chief international scout, Tony Ronzone,…
CBS News published a great article on Chancellor Designate Arnie Eisen today. I look forward to my first meeting with the new Chancellor on Monday when he will be in Detroit for the annual Detroit Friends of JTS Dinner where Chancellor Ismar Schorsch will speak. (c) Rabbi Jason Miller | http://blog.rabbijason.com | Twitter: @RabbiJason |…