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Thursday, December 29, 2011

Barbecuing in Israel: Charcoal or Gas?

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When people invite someone for a barbecue in Israel, it is often a big ordeal. Referred to as “al-ha-aish,” a barbecue evening is often mor...
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Aeroplan Changes for 2012-13: Elite Status is being Downgraded

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Air Canada’s Aeroplan has announced significant changes to its frequent flyer program for the 2012-13 year. The gist of the changes is tha...
Saturday, December 17, 2011

The God Who Hates Lies by David Hartman - A Discussion

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I spent Shabbat appropriately by reading David Hartman’s latest book, The God Who Hates Lies: Confronting & Rethinking Jewish Traditio...
Friday, December 16, 2011

Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson - a Review

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I had the chance to read Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson last week on a lengthy flight. The book doesn’t really fit this blog thematically ...
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Thursday, December 8, 2011

Jerusalem Not Tehran: Another Rally to Oppose the Silencing of Women's Voices

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According to Israeli on-line news site ynet.co.il, in a recent poll, some 49% of Israelis agreed with the statement that religiously observa...
Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Looks Like a Goose, Tastes like a Pig - a Kosher Pig...

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It's not yet April Fool's - but I couldn't resist including this. After all, it is supposedly true, according to Haaretz, one o...
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Sunday, November 20, 2011

Israel Needs a Two Day Weekend

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Anticipation of the weekend for many North Americans and others living in western countries can often be a preoccupation. Canadian pop sing...