Pages

▼
Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Eilat - Astral Village and Snorkelling

›
In the middle of the summer, where it is typically 27-32C every day in central Israel, many people like to get away and try something a bit...
Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Presentation of Necklace to Shakira by Israeli President Shimon Peres

›
Earlier today, President Peres presented a necklace to international recording star, Shakira, who was in Israel promoting education. The n...
Monday, June 20, 2011

Judith Shulevitz, The Sabbath World: Glimpses of a Different Order of Time

›
Judith Shulevitz's The Sabbath World: Glimpses of a Different Order of Time is a wonderful exploration of different aspects of the Sabb...
Sunday, June 19, 2011

Michael Coren's Why Catholics Are Right

›
Michael Coren’s latest book, Why Catholics Are Right is as pugnacious as the title suggests. Though relatively short, Coren sets out to ex...
1 comment:
Monday, June 13, 2011

Jonathan Kay - Among the Truthers

›
Jonathan Kay’s book Among the Truthers is a thought provoking read, but ultimately unsatisfying. Subtitled “A Journey Through America’s Gr...
Monday, June 6, 2011

Mighty Judgment by Philip Slayton - a look at the Supreme Court of Canada

›
There is a distinct tone of condescension that runs through Philip Slayton’s book Mighty Judgment. Subtitled “How the Supreme Court of Cana...
Sunday, May 29, 2011

Jewish Eating and Identity Through the Ages - Review

›
I just finished reading Jewish Eating and Identity Through the Ages by Professor David Kraemer. The book traces the development of Jewish ...