Published on November 25th, 2009 by Malachi
There was an interesting piece in the NYTimes Tuesday about a new book, “The Invention of the Jewish People”, by Professor Shlomo Sand of Tel Aviv University. It’s been a best-seller in Hebrew in Israel for the last several months, and now just published here. (I think I got the title right.)
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The NYT piece was [...]
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Published on October 3rd, 2009 by Malachi
This post has been “inspired” (–not necessarily the right word!–) by an interchange on Facebook –a mode that I do recommend, despite all the putdowns.
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“Don’t blame the pencil for what it writes”, I say
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[Nota bene: This post is mainly for those who don't get Facebook.]
Looking ahead, we’re all going to need an obituary –not [...]
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Published on August 22nd, 2009 by Malachi
POEM: “Gasp! Inspire! Expire! –go breathless!” The Last Gasp? To expire– life takes your breath away. What is that expiration date?
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