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Esser Agaroth
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The approximate monetary equivalent of two cents: commentary on life in Israel and on being Jewish
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The Politically-Incorrect But True Story Of Hanukkah
Erev Shabbath Qodesh Parashath Wayeshev/Hanukkah 5770In a nutshell, here is the prelude to the valiant war fought by the Hashmonaim (Makkabim) about 2,165 years ago:The powers that be at the time offered "the honor" of performing an act of avodah zar...
Another Christian Supports Israel: Big Deal
The following is a response to my good friends Yekuti'el Ben-Ya'akov's supportive comments regarding a black preacher's "support" for Israel and Judaism.Yekuti'el's comments can be read below.The video, in question, of the "supportive" black preacher...
The Future Of The Esser Agaroth Blog
22 of the Eighth Month 5770Last Monday, I completed my move into a new apartment, where, as it turns out, I do not have any Internet access.I was informed that installing a connection via ground line is not an option, since I do not have any access t...
The Real Story Behind Ya\'akov Teitel
19 of the Eighth Month 5770After the umteenth person asked me whether I had ever met Ya'akov Teitel or not, I decided that it was time for me to chime in with my Esser Agaroth on the matter.First off, no, I have never met Ya'akov Teitel, resident of ...
The Jewish Idea
"Without a new, profound sense of purpose, Israel’s days are numbered"Yoel Meltzer14 Marheshwan 5770/November 1, 2009Most people are barely cognizant of the fact that many of their actions are a result of ideas that have seeped into the collective ...
A Jerusalem Bus Map,...Finally!
14 of the Eighth Month 5770Want to know how to get someplace by bus you've never been to?Want to keep track of the frequent line and route changes during the light rail construction?Ever wondered where some of those bus lines which you never ride go?...

