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July 2, 2023
When Politics Gets Personal
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "When Politics Gets Personal."Not unlike the deep political divide in Israel over Judicial Reform, this week’s U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down college affirmative action following their prior ruling overturning Roe v. Wade has once again brought to the forefront the huge political divide in this country. Further, the polarization and bitterness between the right and left from the 2020 election are still simmering as we approach the next presidential election in 2024. Underneath all the day-to-day niceties, there seems to be a latent powder keg in our electorate, especially if the next election is a repeat between Trump and Biden.
In this context, I must admit that I had a run-in with someone this week who sits on the other side of the political spectrum from me. And maybe, as they say, it's best not to talk too much about religion or politics, just for the reasons I am about to convey.
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Putin: Will He Stay or Go?
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Putin: Will He Stay or Go?"Perhaps Putin dodged a bullet today, but we'll see over time if he continues to be so lucky and who is ultimately right about Vladimir Putin's future: will he be whisked away to some Siberian gulag or will he continue his absolute reign over Russia and its people and continue his war for Soviet-era power and dominance?

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Looking Beyond the Superficial
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Looking Beyond the Superficial."
We are all much more than our physical manifestations in this world, and looks can definitely be deceiving. The most important thing in dealing with ourselves and others is to look beyond the superficial and see each person for who they really are, and G-d’s holy spirit has an outsized role in realizing the potential of who we can be.
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We are all much more than our physical manifestations in this world, and looks can definitely be deceiving. The most important thing in dealing with ourselves and others is to look beyond the superficial and see each person for who they really are, and G-d’s holy spirit has an outsized role in realizing the potential of who we can be.
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Awesome Father's Day Card and Early too!
Thank you to my wonderful children and to Hashem for all his mercy.
(Credit Photo: Minna Blumenthal)Awesome Father's Day Card and Early too!
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Half alien, half man!

Will they get you next? ;-)
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June 13, 2023
June 12, 2023
They Must've Enjoyed Those Cheddar Goldfish
Whoever ate these actually left a smiley next to the empty bag.

Now that is someone who loves Cheddar Goldfish! ;-)
Note: Not kosher as far as I am aware.
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They Must've Enjoyed Those Cheddar Goldfish
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