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Wanted: Dead (?) or Alive

Ron Allswang — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:07:01 +0000

Just last week, I received a request from a contact abroad to look into burial options for her in Israel. And to ask me, specifically, that question is like asking me to drink ten cups of milk knowing darn well I am lactose intolerant. This request ripped me where it hurts most. As Donkey told [...]

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‘Rising’ After Sandy

Ron Allswang — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:11:53 +0000

We all have moments when we attribute an event to either the Hand of G-d, or to circumstance, or somewhere in the middle. So, in the aftermath of Sandy, whichever mode you are in, religious, spiritual, chance, or other, please read this as if it was written for you. Here is one option to consider [...]

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Don’t fall into the gap

Ron Allswang — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 07:08:10 +0000

This is Lech Lecha week. This is what IT is all about for me and, I am sure, so many others. IT, meaning religion. IT, meaning my being part of Am Yisrael . IT, meaning the life we have chosen for ourselves and our children. IT meaning our decision to be active participants in The [...]

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‘Tis The (Aliyah) Season

Ron Allswang — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 07:17:53 +0000

In honor of my brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Rabbi Avi and Dr. Shulamis Pollak, who are making Aliyah today with their five children (ages 1-10) and dog, Lila. It is boiling hot…it is summer in Israel..it is Aliyah Season! The perennial question: Aliyah: When to do it — should you just jump in and come young, [...]

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There’s Gold and There’s Gold

Ron Allswang — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 06:04:39 +0000

Aly Raisman USA Gold Medal Winner Newton, Mass USA Aly, There is nothing more inspiring than a ‘youngin’ bringing home a gold medal. It was awesome to watch in 1976 when Nadia Comaneci won, and it was no less exciting watching you. And to have done it to the tune of Hava Nagila made you an instant [...]

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Israel on the cheap

Ron Allswang — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 10:03:03 +0000

Yesterday, due to a glitch, roundtrip tickets to Israel were sold between $300 and $400… a metziya or bargain in any language. Whether you purchased or not, you should always read the fine print. Here’s my version of that fine print: 1. This is a no slamming Israel ticket, during or after your stay. No [...]

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