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August 8, 2012
Sheldon Adelson sues Jewish Democratic group
Sheldon Adelson is suing the National Jewish Democratic Council for defamation.
Six comments following yet another attack on the Israeli-Egyptian border
1. The Israelis knew in advance of a looming attack. Hence, the travel warnings, whence the military preparedness, resulting in zero casualties on the Israeli side of the border; zero damage done, zero achievement for the attackers.
Climbing mount Talmud
It is a commitment like few others. Seven and a half years of daily study — every day, no time off, no vacations, no holiday breaks, in sickness and health, at home and while traveling. Started almost 80 years ago, by a rabbi named Meir Shapiro, the study of the Daf Yomi — literally, a page a day — this week ends its 12th cycle of learning and immediately begins its 13th. As I write this post I’m still undecided: Should I, can I, will I?