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Shabbat shalom!  The heat and humidity may have broken around here, but the news cycles are red hot this week with a new episode of the orange turd eroding our democracy and dividing the nation. Just when things were returning to normal, and Congress was actually getting shit done, we get the news that theContinue reading “The Jew News Review – August 13, 2022 – One nation….”

Shabbat shalom! Shout out today to all the riders and volunteers saddling up for this year’s Pan Mass Challenge today and tomorrow to raise money for Dana Farber Cancer research! The target this year is $60 Million! Go PMCers and enjoy the ride! The dog days of August are upon us. With the Red SoxContinue reading “The Jew News Review – August 6, 2022 – The Ice Cream Edition”

Shabbat shalom!  This morning I have Joni Mitchell’s “Court and Spark” spinning on the turntable, not just because I am feeling nostalgic today, but also to honor her first public performance in 9 years after suffering a brain aneurysm in 2015. Her voice perhaps a few octaves lower than in her prime, she sat regallyContinue reading “The Jew News Review – July 30, 2022 – “Dreams and schemes and circus crowds””

Shabbat shalom!  It’s really hot and getting me cranky. But despite my crankiness, I will try and be positive and shed some good news along with my usual crabby blather. And on that good news front, how awesome was it to see a guilty verdict for one of the more loathsome characters on the planet,Continue reading “The Jew News Review – July 23, 2022 – Hot and blathered”

Shabbat shalom!  Another gorgeous day here in New England, and a great day to launch our book club with a southern style backyard BBQ, a thematic food choice supporting this month’s selection, “Where the Crawdads Sing”, by Delia Owens. So, while gnawing on a few ribs and chowing down some peppered cornbread, we will be discussing theContinue reading “The Jew News Review – July 16, 2022 – Dibs on the ribs!”

Shabbat shalom everyone! Yours truly is hurting this morning from a little too much wine and scotch last night. It was a lovely evening with friends and family ending with a hearts card game and French accents. Quest-ce que c’est “hangover”? So, this will be brief, and will end with a tip of the hatContinue reading “The Jew News Review – July 9, 2022 – My brain hurts”

Shabbat shalom! Another crazy week in the news, but I am taking a break from it all, and enjoying my family in Virginia this weekend. I hope you all have a great holiday weekend! The Declaration of Independence was actually finalized on July 2, but subsequent to that the congress spent 2 further days debatingContinue reading “The Jew News Review – July 2, 2022 – Happy 4th!”

Shabbat shalom. Late edition this week due to a delayed Fathers Day celebration. Shout out to my great kids (and grandkid!) for a wonderful morning in Boston. Another shout out today to Trumpet, who is the first blood hound to win “Best of Show” in the long history of the Westminster Kennel Club’s coveted show.Continue reading “The Jew News Review – June 25, 2022 – The Hound and the Fury”

Shabbat shalom everyone! Quick shout out to our beloved Boston Celtics, a young but great basketball team that lost to a better team this year, but a Celtics team I am sure will bring us more joy and a championship flag or two in the near future. And happy Juneteenth, and happy Father’s Day toContinue reading “The Jew News Review – June 18, 2022 – A Mel with a wrench”

Shabbat shalom! Shout out this week to my nephew Jake who on Friday graduated High School, packed his bags, and started a cross country trip to the new family home in Staunton, Virginia. Congrats Jake! Watch out Virginia and Longwood University! Wow. My jaw literally dropped listening to the opening remarks at the Jan 6Continue reading “The Jew News Review – June 11, 2022 – Wow…”