Category Archives: pan-nationalism and multi-culturalism

Don’t convert to Judaism

A friend of mine, a white man the same age as me, was telling me how he was considering converting to Judaism. I asked him why he would do a crazy thing like that. After some prodding and probing questions, … Continue reading →

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The trouble with HIAS

I just got a link from Human Stupidity (he sends me a lot of stuff), from Refugee Resettlement Watch  titled: Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society praises federal agencies for “responding to anti-refugee resettlement backlash” The article states, in part: Pockets of Resistance! … Continue reading →

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In memory of Lounes Matoub

I remember reading a short news blurb back in 1998. It said something about a popular Algerian folk singer being murdered. Though I hadn’t a clue who the singer might be (his name was not mentioned), I felt a pang … Continue reading →

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The Nature Conservancy's double standards

As a respected citizen of the Leftosphere, the Nature Conservancy supports the rights of indigenous peoples. Their website proclaims: Empowering Indigenous peoples throughout the world. The natural world is central to the human rights of Indigenous peoples, as well as … Continue reading →

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Seinfeld shakes the foundations of the Cathedral

It’s always refreshing when I can point to a fellow Jew and feel pride that he’s doing God’s work. Chipping away at the Cathedral is God’s work, even if you don’t believe in God. In a way, it almost makes … Continue reading →

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The cost of diversity: Isolation

A while back, while innocently strolling through downtown Portland, I encountered a used book store that featured a nice selection of books for 35¢ each. I picked up a copy of “The United States in 1800” by Henry Adams. This … Continue reading →

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Where Judaism meets liberalism

I picked up a copy of “Oregon Jewish Life” magazine yesterday. It’s a free publication and it seems to be geared more toward Reform Jews. Naturally, it has a liberal bent. A recurring theme seems to be that traditional Judaism … Continue reading →

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Happy "Thanksgivukkah"

For the first time in history, and likely the last, the first day of Hannukah falls on Thanksgiving. According to Livescience: By Tia Ghose, Staff Writer It’s a once in more than 70,000-year event: The first day of Hanukkah this … Continue reading →

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University of Washington to require diversity course for graduation

The Seattle Times recently reported: Saying it has an obligation to prepare students for a more global society, the University of Washington will require undergrads to complete a course in some area of diversity — economic, cultural or political — … Continue reading →

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Quechua and Aymara in Peru

Some Americans are under the impression that there are vast regions, in Peru, where Spanish is not spoken. Where indigenous languages reign supreme. From what I’ve seen, this is not the case. While in Cusco, in the heart of the … Continue reading →

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