new moon, new kindergarten, two fathers’ hope: farewell Jerusalem, for now.

Amichai Lau-Lavie July 28 2014 On Thursday morning they planted trees, painted handicap parking spots and installed the address signs. The brand new kindergarten complex, built on what was an empty lot for many years – is ready for business: Complete with a carefully marked bomb shelter. Behold: a new daycare center for Jewish kids, […]

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Paratroopers, Pope, and Hope: pausing to pray for Jerusalem

Paratroopers, Pope & Hope: Pausing to pray for Jerusalem Amichai Lau-Lavie Jerusalem Day –  which falls this year on May 27, was designated by Israel to mark its reunification of Jerusalem in 1967. It’s a day of celebration for many and of reflection for many others. I used to be among the celebrants, marching up to […]

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What the Prez is Passing Over: Obama’s Public Rituals. Word 24

WORD: A Word a Week from the World’s Best Seller. Follow the Annual Torah Re-Run Series with Amichai Lau-Lavie’s Newest Year-Long Blog. To subscribe via email click here. To listen to the audio version click here. play RITUAL תורת Loudspeaker carrying police cars woke me up on Wed. morning with instructions about our roads closing […]

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They stole my car but not my faith in people! yet.. Word #17

WORD: A Word a Week from the World’s Best Seller. Follow the Annual Torah Re-Run Series with Amichai Lau-Lavie’s Newest Year-Long Blog. To subscribe via email click here. To listen to the audio version click here.   play Steal תגנב My car was stolen yesterday. Right in front of my apartment building in Jerusalem – […]

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