Yesterday I wrote about a great film in Simple Justice | The Story of Brown v. Board of Education: The End of Separate But Equal in Schools. Civil Rights made tremendous strides in the wake of Brown. It was a tumultuous time and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led the way to racial equality.
Today, we have [...]
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Reverse Discrimination and Oversensitivity
Simple Justice | The Story of Brown v. Board of Education: The End of Separate But Equal in Schools
Last week I spoke at Pepperdine University about Jewish Lessons in Parenting. I began my talk by complimenting my parents and expressing my desire to emulate their parenting in the raising of my own children. One such example occurred today.
At Law School we are reading some of the most well-known Supreme Court Cases. A few [...]
Super Secret Ballot
I am not a “Picture of the Day”, kind of blogger. But sometimes, something is too good not to share.
This picture from the NY Times made me chuckle.
In the USA, we are very proud of our “Secret Ballot“. Every voter is ensured that their vote is private. No one has the right to force a [...]
♫ What A Wonderful World ♫
Wow.
You must see this video on vimeo.
It is a breathtakingly beautiful time-lapse taken in Hawaii. You can literally feel the earth spinning on its axis as night passes into day.
I love good videos and this is one of my all time favorites. The action is stunning and the music is perfect.
Kudos to Charles on Vimeo [...]
Time With Corrie ten Boom | Review
On Sunday I was privileged to take part in A Night for the Family at Pepperdine University. See my previous posts about the overall event by clicking My Appearance At “A Night For The Family” at Pepperdine University and listen to my speech by clicking Jewish Lessons in Parenting.
The main event was a presentation called Time With [...]
My Appearance At “A Night For The Family” at Pepperdine University
Wow. Dinner with Pat and Shirley Boone, the story of Corrie ten Boom and Rabbi Eliyahu Fink (me) addressing the attendees. Which one of these things doesn’t belong? Right. That would be me.
So how did I end up at this event and how was it?
A member of our shul, Gary Dalin, met Dr. Ken Canfield, [...]
The Whales Are Mounting A Counter Attack!
I am sure you have already heard the news. If you have not, here goes.
Today, a killer whale named Tilikum at Sea World Orlando killed a trainer. Yes. A whale. An animal that has no instinct to kill a human, killed a human, IN FRONT OF AN AUDIENCE! That was certainly more than the spectators [...]
Frum Satire Show At Pacific Jewish Center
Heshy just posted this on his blog and since we are the hosts, I am reposting for your information and reference.
I know it’s a bit short notice but I (Heshy Fried / Frum Satire) will be performing this coming Sunday February 14th in Los Angeles at the Pacific Jewish Center AKA Shul on the Beach (on [...]
Sometimes Role Models Are Athletes
The two most popular posts on this blog are variants of one common theme.
Athletes as Role Models.
It makes sense. I enjoy sports, I am passionate about education and I love the moral tension created by appreciating both of those areas of life. It appears that people like reading about it as well.
Learn about what I [...]
RETRACTION: Tim Tebow Ad WAS Harmless NOT Reckless
So like everyone else, I bought into the hype.
I thought the Tebow ad was going to “tell his mother’s story”. It did not.
She still called him a “miracle baby”, but that is not that big a deal.
I apologize for the previous blog post.
An American Idol Contestant With a Huge Heart
This clip was sent my way and I’ve got to admit it is amazing.
American Idol Season ~46,281 is underway and the most memorable moment so far has certainly been the Pants on the Ground phenomena. If you have seen or heard of it – you MUST go here right now and watch it (come back [...]
Johnny Weir Gives Into Bullies and Changes His Fur Costume
Figure skater Johnny Weir set off animal activists with a small fox fur trim on his skating costume.
Most Olympic skaters wear pretty outrageous costumes for their routines during the Olympics and Weir is known for his “over-the-top” designs. His outfit was supposed to have a small trim of fox fur on the left shoulder. After [...]
Tim Tebow’s Pro-Life Superbowl Ad is Heartwarming and Reckless
This post has been crossposted to DovBear.
UPDATE: RETRACTION AND APOLOGY HERE
The most well-known athlete in America might be Tim Tebow.
Tebow is possibly the most celebrated, successful college football player of all time. He was a 2 time national champion with the Florida Gators and a Heisman Trophy winner. His success, as well as his good [...]
I Am So Proud
Last year, there were a large number of public incidents that shed a negative light on Jews in general and particularly on Orthodox Jews. These events were not representitive of the average Jewish person, yet their notoriety put them front and center in the media.
It seems that the Earthquake in Haiti has marked a reversal [...]
The Zen Master Speaks on Curses, Karma and Mitzvahs
A very interesting news item came my way today.
Last Friday night, The Zen Master, Phil Jackson, Head Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach, was asked about the Los Angeles Clippers. It seems that the Clippers are cursed.
A near perpetual resident of the cellar in the NBA standings, the Clippers have been blessed with [...]
Jewish Relief Efforts For Haiti Earthquake Victims
In the wake of the tragedy in Haiti I write this post.
This post comes on the heels of my last post which quoted David Brooks and his admiration for the accopmlishments of the Jews. And now, we have an oppurtunity to show our stripes.
Haiti is not a very Jewish place. It is not frequented by business [...]
Ode To The Jews
Today’s NY Times has some glowing praise for the Jewish People. David Brooks holds nothing bakc in his effervescent article chronicling the great succeses of the Jewish People in the modern era and particularly in Israel.
It is something of note that such a small people makes up such a large number of success stories. Brooks [...]
Truth in Advertising: Cigarettes
This is a Public Service Announcement.
Don’t Smoke. Smoking is very bad for you. If you are really cool, please do not smoke around kids. They will think you are so cool and your cigs make you so cool and they will want to be like you and they will start smoking too. You don’t want [...]
Hanukkah in Santa Monica
I have had the privilege of spending this and last Chanukah as the Rabbi of Pacific Jewish Center. We are located right on the edge of Venice near the Santa Monica border. Many of our Shul members live in Santa Monica.
So, it is fair to say I have spent these last two Chanukahs in Santa [...]
A Powerful Film
This short film is a “must-see”. It is part of Liberty Mutual’s “Responsibility Project”. Watch the film all the way through the very end.
Call me a sap, but this film brought tears to my eyes. Real, wet, tears.
Which left me wondering, the film is certainly nice, but why did it elicit such a strong reaction?
I [...]
One Year Anniversary
Oops!
I can’t believe it! A huge milestone!
At least I don’t forget my wedding anniversary. I did however, forget my one year Blogoversary. I am a week late…
This blog began last year on December 8, 2008. At the time, I had no idea that if anyone would ever read a single word I published. I am [...]
A New Chanukah Message
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A cute news item has been circulating the Jewish internets recently. I have seen links to the NY Times story on Twitter, Facebook, VIN and YWN.
I was tipped off by my friend who works at YU media relations.
The NY Times picked up on a story about a student duo at [...]
Two Things That Made Me Smile This Morning
In a very busy and stressful week we always need a few good pick-me-ups to keep us going.
This morning two web items gave me the boost I needed and I want to share them with you. Perhaps they will entertain you as much as me!
I always check out the Yahoo.com homepage for a variety of [...]
Shalom Aleichem Series on The Foundation Stone
Over on The Foundation Stone, Rabbi Simcha Weinberg is running a series on Shalom Aleichem. (No not the author.) Rabbi Weinberg invited some fellow Rabbi bloggers to post their thoughts on Shalom Aleichem and angels.
I found a few minutes to put something together and you can read it on Foundation Stone by clicking here.
You can [...]
The Eye Of The Tiger (Fans)
Ah yes, another fallen icon.
What do Tiger fans see now? They see the truth. Or a somewhat muddled version of the truth.
Without going into detail, Tiger Woods has certainly confirmed what I have been saying about athletes as role models.
They’re not. Stop pretending that they are.
In one of my most popular posts of all time, [...]
