Monthly Archives: April 2011

A Sewer Stench With A Bit of the Scent of Gan Eden

Posted on April 29, 2011 by jewishspectacles

‘Tis an old story about a great charity collector named Pesach who lived in Europe, but lately that old story is giving me a sense of equilibrium in my own life. Story goes as thus. The Holy Reb Pesach found … Continue reading →

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Headed to Freedom Through a Seder

Posted on April 21, 2011 by jewishspectacles

So I accomplished these past two days.  I had a Seder, got my priorities in order and stuck to a schedule that was set by those greater to me.  And I discovered aspects of freedom.  Ayn Lecha Ben Chorin Elah … Continue reading →

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BECAUSE I’M A COSMOPLITAN HUMANIST, I LOVE MY PEOPLE FIRST

Posted on April 12, 2011 by jewishspectacles

A repeat due to the bomb in Minsk  Some families in Belarus got some horrific news of their loved ones’ demise or injuries in the Minsk subway attack yesterday.  There was really graphic coverage on a Youtube clip (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iNmL0GAc4w) and … Continue reading →

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Hospitals Can Kill

Posted on April 8, 2011 by jewishspectacles

A quote from Father Abraham:  ACH AYN YIRAS ELOKIM B’MAKOM HAZEH [there is no fear of G-d in this place] At a certain point in Avraham’s journey, he misleads the population of one neighborhood.  He lies about his relationship with … Continue reading →

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