Last of a Line
People tend to think that tomorrow will be like today. It is very difficult to predict the end of an era unless there is a…
Second Pressing
I always enjoyed learning how things work. Especially things we take for granted. There is that great TV show that takes us inside factories to…
A Sea of Reeds?
Barbara brought to my attention an apparent crack in my definitions of yam and agam in my earlier post. How could the Yam Suf be…
Lakes and Seas
Words are important. When I am examining an issue, one of the first lines of clarification is, "What do the terms mean?" I don't know…
The Most Daring Thing
"My servant, Moses, is dead. Prepare to cross the Jordan, together with all this people, into the land that I am giving to Bnei Israel." …
Red-Dead
"To whom it may concern, Red Sea-Dead Sea Water Conveyance Study Program - Invitation to public meetings" Thus read my invitation to presentation of findings on the…
Complex
I am back from my Winter Birthright trip with OU-92, my first winter trip. The closing ceremony was rushed and I didn't really have a…
Location, Location, Location
According to Real Estate agents, there are only three relevant factors when selling a house: location, location and location. When choosing a location for a…
Montfort Castle
Last week took me to Nahal Kziv with a group of friends. We parked near Moshav Hila, home to the returned soldier, Gilad Shalit and…
Iyyar in Ashdod
I hope you all had a relaxing Pesach and were able to do a bit of touring. This month, Iyar, I want to focus on…
Israel by Leiah 