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Kingdom of Priests
A “Lapsed Heretic,” Rabbi Sacks on Secularism and Modernity
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David Klinghoffer
On the rare occasion it happens, it’s inspiring to catch a rabbi in the act of being what a Jewish religious leader should be — namely a cohen or priest seeking to confront the world with the Torah’s image of what we all could be. It’s possible to kvell over the British chief rabbi, Lord…
Shocked by Littering: How a Civilization Crumbles
By
David Klinghoffer
I was waiting in line at a drive-thru Starbucks here in Redmond just now, as the third car in line. The occupants of a black pickup at the head of the line seemed to be taking an incredibly long time to get their drink. Then from the truck’s passenger side, I saw a giant fast-food…
Raichu! Gesundheit!
By
David Klinghoffer
When I got home from work last night, our 7-year-old rushed up to me. He’s currently obsessed with Pokemon cards — which I had thought went out of business long ago but evidently I was wrong. He breathlessly explained, “Dad, I got a Raichu card today! Pikachu evolved into Raichu!” Pokemon evolutionary theory? I had…
Alternative Medicine, Alternative Religion, Alternative Nation
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David Klinghoffer
So far this week I have heard the following from various friends: One is having shoulder surgery but wants to stay away from pain medications. He is consulting a homeopathic practitioner instead. Another couple we know has a child with the flu. I asked my wife if it was swine flu, but she didn’t know…
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