The end of the line: V’Zot HaBerachah from the Bazaar under Sinai

From chabad.org: The name of the Parshah, “V’Zot HaBerachah,” means “And this is the blessing,” and it is found in Deuteronomy 33:1.   The Sukkot and Shemini Atzeret Torah readings are from Leviticus 22-23, Numbers 29, and Deuteronomy 14-16. These readings detail the laws of the moadim or “appointed times” on the Jewish calendar for festive…

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Letters from the editor: Matisyahu speaks out on Israel, war and how stupid people continue to be stupid forever and ever and ever and ever

It’s hard for me to find something particularly specific to say about this video except to say that I am speaking. I mean, I’m not claiming to be an influencer here, I’m saying that I think exactly like him. However, I think all thinking that matches up, especially in times such as we have, might…

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Scandal: Taylor Swift has stolen another one!

After diligent and uncompromising work by the staff of the Utopian!, Ultra-Famous, ridiculously rich and still pretty attractive pop singer extraordinaire Taylor Swift has been found swiping songs yet again. With a nose for news seldom found even amongst the hounds of the wealthy, the Utopian! demanded to hear the truth. And we got it….

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An address to students everywhere from the President of the republic of Belarus

According to Belarus.by: (BelTA) – The young generation of Belarusians will need to move along Belarus’ historical path in a world that is changing at breakneck speed, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the Q&A session titled “Open Microphone with the President” at Vitebsk State University on 2 September, BelTA has learned. “Today is a special day for your…

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What is a green lifestyle?

  March 2, 2021   To me, the answer is simply to be aware of one’s environmental impact and to be respectful of that situation. We live in a consumer society. and what that means is that the vast majority of us do not directly contribute to their own food security except via money. This…

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Magic

I guess I have let it be known that I have been following the Yokohama Bay Stars this year. We could make an argument or many arguments about why I am doing this. Probably the most of which is why I seem to have abandoned the San Francisco Giants or even MLB in general. I…

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Economic trenches from the back of the front: teamwork foils all and putting on the foil helps for opposition forces.

It seems as though teamwork from the female side of the field is causing quite a stir in the local restoration business. Despite threats of constant violence and economic warfare fought at levels only before seeing during American benevolence abroad, our pesky but resolute band of bodacious bicyclists have raised the bar in personal service….

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Unfortunately for Mike Tyson, Jake Paul showed up for the fight-pre and post fight commentary

Pre-fight First of all, I’m not sure if this is a significant cultural event or just a demonstration of the power of social media. The problem as a sporting event is that this particular influencer is known for his pranks. Literally, it would seem that we are about to be pranked. It’s like a giant…

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