Sep 05 2008

Thank God rich people get sick too

Published by shitalphin under health

But Mr. Johnson also clearly has his own agenda. Staff members on Capitol Hill credit him with playing a pivotal role in 2002 in pushing members of Congress, including Speaker J. Dennis Hastert, to allocate $750 million over five years for juvenile diabetes research. Mr. Johnson’s oldest daughter, Casey, has Type 1 diabetes, and he has given millions to the search for a cure.

“We sat down and talked a couple times,” said Mr. Hastert, who added that he and Mr. Johnson had bonded over football. “He made a very good case that by investing U.S. dollars, we could actually save money.”

Mr. Johnson, who has another daughter with the autoimmune disease lupus and raised millions for that cause, also met with President Bush in the White House to push for embryonic stem-cell research, a meeting Mr. Johnson believes might have helped Mr. Bush to compromise in his policy and still allow federal financing for research on existing stem-cell lines.

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Sep 04 2008

Sholom Keller, the Anarchist Rabbi, Dignified & Fastidious

Published by yiush under Good vs. Evil, politricks

Hat tip to thekvetcher. The JTA did the interview. I have never heard him sound this good; almost presidential! (and, of course, don't click here!!!)

Jewish Iraq Vet at RNC Speaks Out Against the War

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Sep 04 2008

The Rivka Devorah Headstone Fund

Published by yiush under Uncategorized

Rabbi Yisroel Pinson has set up a fund for Rivka Devorah O"H

I don't know how to post the button but here is the link.

https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=EeTtw8FpZ39xg7iMfS82oZgolrCQQPm9rwW-YapEAz28neO3UX5uMzsRsTG&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f38432c9462fe7313e0d81e2e8acf55793abaf3a5ff047101

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Sep 04 2008

Just Donned Tztitzis; 1st in Quite Awhile

Published by yiush under torah, trip reports

I recited the blessing. It felt real good. I sort of felt the flow of goed energy encircling me.

I don't remember having THAT feeling before.

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Sep 04 2008

אבן מאסו הבונים “The Rock the Builders Rejected”

Published by de profundis under Poetry

From The Rock by T. S. Eliot, Section 1

Silence! and preserve respectful distance.
For I perceive approaching
The Rock. Who will perhaps answer our doubtings.
The Rock. The Watcher. The Stranger.
He who has seen what has happened
And who sees what is to happen.
The Witness. The Critc. The Stranger.
The God-shaken, in whom is the truth inborn.

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Sep 04 2008

John McCain: The Manchurian Candidate

Published by shitalphin under Madness, politricks

has anybody brought this up? it's a movie worth seeing especially if you're a paranoid conspiracy theorist. hey, who's to say it's not possible?  POW brainwashed to  start a nuclear war once elected president.

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Sep 03 2008

turkey sandwich

GROUND BREAK-SHATTERING NEWS

did you eat your t.s. today?

Report: Turkey Sandwiches An Excellent Source Of Turkey Sandwiches

CHICAGO—Turkey sandwiches, long suspected of being a rich source of turkey sandwiches, were found to contain a substantial amount of turkey sandwich in every bite, the Food and Drug Administration reported Monday. "While traces of turkey sandwich can be found in other foods, such as turkey, bread, mayonnaise, or turkey-and-ham sandwiches, only turkey sandwiches contain 100 percent turkey sandwich," the report read in part. "In addition, eating a turkey sandwich a day is proven to help reduce the risk of not eating turkey sandwiches. This is great news for the 12 million Americans who aren't currently getting enough turkey sandwich." The report noted that turkey sandwiches are no longer considered to be a good source of hot dogs.

SA

your shrimp does not count.

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Sep 03 2008

Vosizneies with a Slice of Contemporary Orthodox Jewish Racism

Check out the comments - from holy Yiden who are turning the world into a better place for all of us - on the Black rabbi who is Michelle Obama's cousin.

Here is one wicked one which lumps the Yemenite Satmere into the fray

Anonymous Says:

comments - arrow er iz fun de satmara shvartza….

Note: The Forward mentions that he went through an Orthodox conversion.

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Sep 03 2008

thickner: Michelle Obama’s 1st Cousin a Rabbi

Published by yiush under comparative religion, politricks

The Forward: Michelle Obama Has a Rabbi in Her Family Hat tip to pilegeshblogspot.com

He is well-known in Jewish circles for acting as a bridge between mainstream Jewry and the much smaller, and largely separate, world of black Jewish congregations, sometimes known as black Hebrews or Israelites. He has often urged the larger Jewish community to be more accepting of Jews who are not white…

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Sep 03 2008

Please…

Published by shitalphin under shabbos

A Rabbi I know sent me this message. I believe he also posted it on facebook so
Im reposting it here, and it goes…

B"H
We have entered the month of Elul. Chodesh Harachamim. The month of mercy. We can all use some Divine mercy in our lives. G-d's way is middah keneged middah. A measure for a measure. When we show mercy to those who need it, He shows us mercy.Rivkah devorah's shloshim is coming up very soon. As of now there is no matzeva on her kever. The simple reason for that is because there is no money for it!The least Rivkah Devora deserves is to be remembered in a dignified manner. A stone incl. shipping and installation etc cost several thousand $$. If you would like to contribute or know of someone who might be interested in helping please contact us. Details on how to get money to the right place without invading people's privacy etc. is still being worked out. Possibly there will be a paypall button soon. In the mean time please get to work and put together money. We got $600 so far. Way more is needed. This is chesed shel emes. A kindness for which you will not receive a thank you note from the soul you did it for. You won't even get a thank you note from the relatives for then it won't be chesed shel emes. Hoping to hear from you soon!

Written by the Rabbi who started the facebook group for Rivka Devorah,
called " The Rebbe's Daughter"
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=20308219403

The shloshim is on friday, THIS FRIDAY !

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