Monthly Archives: July 2011

Certifiably Kosher

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Sicha, Continuing the Conversation

Can I say of myself that I am kosher?  Or, that he or she is kosher? Rabban Gamliel and the 20th century Israeli poet, Yehuda Amichai, might have had an interesting conversation about such a use of the term, kosher.  First, … Continue reading →

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Guarding Ourselves: A Seatbelt Beracha

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Sicha, Continuing the Conversation

Years ago I created a beracha, a blessing, for putting on my car seatbelt:  Blessed are you, O Lord, our God, king of the universe, who has made us unique by giving us commandments and has commanded us to guard … Continue reading →

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