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Like no other place in the world

The Dead Sea. Nestled amid the stark beauty of the Judean Desert, this is my favorite place in Israel, bar none.   Not just for the sea itself, which for people like me who don’t float (really – it’s not … Continue reading

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Jerusalem Addendum

I feel compelled to write a quick addendum to last night’s post on Jerusalem.  I’m not completely sure it was clear that the rude behavior we encountered was not just a cultural difference (as is found in other parts of … Continue reading

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Summer in the city

And then seemingly overnight….it’s summer. Last night we traipsed across Central Park to the Summerstage to see Maya’s favorite band, Marina & the Diamonds, in concert (as part of her birthday, which is tomorrow. She’s turning THIRTEEN!!!  But more on … Continue reading

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Two weeks among the sabras.

A few years ago when Joshua’s sister and brother-in-law were visiting us from Israel, we took a late afternoon walk through Central Park, winding up outside Lasker Pool just before 7pm.   Precisely at 7, the lifeguards all started to … Continue reading

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It’s May!

The relief is palpable.   For some reason this year it felt like Spring was forever just around the corner.   But now it’s May and we can all relax.   Temperatures are still cool at night but the sun … Continue reading

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Practicing empathy & compassion

I hesitate to say it, given the depth of the tragedies that took place in Boston & Texas (and some would say in the Senate) these past few days, but what has happened to our empathy and compassion? We have … Continue reading

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A little slice of ‘Sandman’ history

They call Mariano Rivera “Sandman” because usually when he enters a game for the Yankees, it’s lights out for the other team.   No other closer in baseball history even comes close, with well over 600 saves and a post … Continue reading

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My latest Pop Culture update

I hereby present the things I’m enjoying right now, and that I recommend for anyone.  Or at least to those who have a healthy love of pop culture and an equally healthy ability to suspend disbelief around certain – shall … Continue reading

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My almost Spring photo walk

For the past few days it’s felt almost like Spring around here.  Almost, but not quite.  Meaning that you see the sun and check the temperature and think, “Wow, it’s almost 50 degrees!” and so you don’t wear your heavy … Continue reading

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Ben is 9 today

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