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A blog has now surfaced to give people the chance to discuss the future of the Jewish Theological Seminary and specifically the search for a new chancellor. (c) Rabbi Jason Miller | http://blog.rabbijason.com | Twitter: @RabbiJason | facebook.com/rabbijasonmiller

JERUSALEM – Israelis honored legendary New York City mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, revered by many in the country for his strong Zionist sympathies, by naming a Tel Aviv street after him. The problem is, they can’t seem to spell it right. Eager to correct a long-standing mistake in the Hebrew spelling of the street, Tel Aviv…

From The Forward Ali G’s Jokes Aside, Report Lauds Kazakhstan By Rick Harrison When Jewish organizations lobbied for a law requiring the U.S. Department of State to issue an annual report on antisemitism around the globe, they probably weren’t looking to do a favor for Kazakhstan. The Central Asian country is a frequent target of…

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

“This may sound a little odd for a Methodist from Texas saying this, but I just came from shul.” (George W. Bush in Wednesday night’s address at the National Dinner Celebrating 350 Years of Jewish Life in America) (c) Rabbi Jason Miller | http://blog.rabbijason.com | Twitter: @RabbiJason | facebook.com/rabbijasonmiller

Since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, few items have gained as much notoriety or aroused as much suspicion as box cutters. And other previously mundane objects, from crop dusters to the little knives attached to nail clippers, have drawn the concerns of those trying to keep the U.S. safe and inured a wary public to…