Monthly Archives: March 2011

by | March 30, 2011

War War Everywhere, and Not a Thing Has Changed

By Michael Soter Why is this “war” different from all other wars? It seems to me like the same thing is happening in Libya that happened in Iraq, the same thing is happening that happened in Afghanistan—an escalation of media … Continue reading →

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by | March 16, 2011

My Rabbi: The Ex-Convict

By Ben Spielberg I hate my rabbi. He makes me clean my room. He yells at me when I’m being disrespectful, and he always calls me out when I’m lying! I hate that my Rabbi makes me a better person—I … Continue reading →

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by | March 9, 2011

Our Very Own Beit T’Shuvah Brand of Torah

By Michael Soter The Torah has always interested me, both as a piece of literature and as a historic document; as a point of contention, rather than as a means of connection. I studied it in college and criticized it … Continue reading →

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by | March 2, 2011

James Franco: Was He High and Why Do You Care?

By Michael Soter   So I am reading some blogs about Sunday night’s Oscars and I see widespread gossip that James Franco was loaded.  Aren’t there enough people in Hollywood that are in rehab, in recovery, or currently drinking themselves … Continue reading →

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