Category Archives: Judaism

Simon Schama The Story of the Jews

Posted on July 27, 2014 by tucsonmike

I watched all five episodes of the Simon Schama series, The Story of the Jews.  It may be the best series I’ve seen on Judaism, that really makes you understand why certain things happened. Much of this is my interpretation … Continue reading →

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The Dalai Lama and Jews

Posted on July 4, 2014 by tucsonmike

Here is an article about the Dalai Lama and his contact with Jews. He wanted our help in teaching his people to cope with life in exile. Click on Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs

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Ah Sarcasm and H.L. Mencken.

Posted on April 23, 2014 by tucsonmike

I scared myself.  With my sarcastic look at life, I may grow up to be the Twenty-first Century H.L. Mencken.    Mencken, the scribe of Baltimore.  (There have been other Baltimore scribes, they do have a newspaper you know, it’s … Continue reading →

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Don’t Want to Be a Refuge and Wander the Earth.

Posted on April 20, 2014 by tucsonmike

Jews throughout history know this feeling all too well.  This was brought up Friday, by my work buddy Anastase, who’s from Rwanda.  I’m reading a book by a Rwandan exile named Louise Mushikiwabo called Rwanda Means the Universe. Anastase said … Continue reading →

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Jewish Center Shooting and Passover.

Posted on April 17, 2014 by tucsonmike

The shooting at the Jewish Community Center and senior center, showed several things.  One in our multi cultural origins, they are Jewish facilities, but none of the shooters three fatalities were.  (Of course, that doesn’t change anything, still three lives, … Continue reading →

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The Shooting in the Kansas City Jewish Center.

Posted on April 14, 2014 by tucsonmike

The day before Passover begins.  I’ve been past synagogues in Europe, that have cops with machine guns in front of them.  Never thought of having to have that here. Just because this sort of hatred has become rare, doesn’t mean … Continue reading →

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Selling the Jewish Brand

Posted on March 13, 2014 by tucsonmike

In this modern era, companies, agencies, etc. discuss branding.  As we’re seeing the usual Anti-Semitic canards, why don’t we turn this around.  What do non-Jews worldwide like about Jews and Judaism? I need to take time out to discuss converts.  … Continue reading →

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Goliath, by Max Blumenthal or Mr. Israel, Please Report to Principal Blumenthal’s Office, NOW!

Posted on March 12, 2014 by tucsonmike

Mr. Israel, please report to Principal Blumenthal’s office. Young Israel entered the office to find his mother seated there.  She looked displeased; then hell hath no fury like a Jewish Mother scorned. “Sit down, Mr. Israel,”  Principal Blumenthal said, pointing … Continue reading →

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Killing Jesus, by Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard.

Posted on January 26, 2014 by tucsonmike

I enjoyed Killing Lincoln and Killing JFK, but this was by far the best one.  I read parts of it with trepidation.  Being Jewish, you wonder what Anti-Semites will interpret and bring out.  I was glad they made it clear, … Continue reading →

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Jews on Mars, The Life of Brian Version.

Posted on December 24, 2013 by tucsonmike

It wouldn’t be me, if there weren’t more silliness.    Brian and the snotty couple the Ben David’s are going to Mars. Mr. Ben David has to look for business opportunities, to keep Mrs. Ben David in the style to which … Continue reading →

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