Notes from a Jewish Thoreau

Musings, insights, stories and nature observations from a Hasidic Jew living in the Great North Woods.
(And respectfully seeking to help my fellow Jews recover from "Nature Deficit Disorder.")

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Friday, July 1, 2016

Why I avoid the word "Zionism"

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"If you would converse with me, define your terms." -- Voltaire The word "Zionism" is used online in so many differe...

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

"Selma": Was omission of Heschel on purpose -- or a Hollywood blooper?

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As I discussed in my previous article , Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel was front and center in the iconic photo of the Selma march, but was ap...

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Sunday, January 18, 2015

No Rabbi Heschel in "Selma" movie? Inexcusable!

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I was looking forward to seeing the new movie, Selma. Emblazoned in my heart is the iconic photo of Dr. Martin Luther King marching with...

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Monday, July 15, 2013

Hoodies Up for Treyvon in Minnesota

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The verdict is in -- and although we must abide by the rule of law, acquitting George Zimmerman of murder or manslaughter in the death of Tr...

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Sunday, May 6, 2012

Celebrating Thoreau's 150th Yahrzeit

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Henry David Thoreau 1817-1862 Today is the 150th anniversary of the death of American writer and philosopher, Henry David Thor...

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Monday, March 26, 2012

Rabbi in a Hoodie: I know what it's like to be stereotyped

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My heart goes out to the family of 17-year-old Treyvon Martin, who was gunned down while walking home from the store in a hooded sweatshirt ...

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Yonassan Gershom: I follow the teachings of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov, but am not affiliated with any particular group, having learned the Breslov way from his books and by meditation in the forest as he taught. I live in northern Minnesota with my wife Caryl, 1 goose, 8 cats, a flock of chickens and a bunch of wildlife. No, there is no synagogue here. We hate the city and few Jews live in the country anymore. But no problem, God is everywhere!

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