22 Jul
2013
Guru Purnima
Honoring those who have taken us to levels unimaginable.
OTHER POSTS
The Ends of the Road
http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2013/06/the-ends-of-the-road/100534/ “Inspired in part by the great geography game GeoGuessr, I spent some time recently in Google Maps, finding the edges of their Street View image coverage. I’ve always been drawn to the end of the road, to the edges of where one might be allowed to travel, whether blocked by geographic features, international borders, or […]
Final Scene of It’s a Wonderful Life and Why it Matters at Christmas
Final Scene of It’s a Wonderful Life and Why it Matters at Christmas If you’ve ever seen this film, there’s no doubt that this final scene is moving. If you’ve never seen this film, I encourage you to do so. Why I Disliked It’s a Wonderful Life in My Youth Growing up, my family watched […]
Kauai Travel Itinerary: The Best Place in Hawaii?
A New York Times article, complete with a 36-hour itinerary, argues that Kauai — a lesser known island paradise in Hawaii — feels like the “world’s most stunning backwater.” “These days,” it argues, “Kauai sits firmly on the tourist radar, an indisputable rival of its famous neighbors, Oahu and Maui. But upon first glance at its unspoiled […]
What is the Jewish obligation of tzedakah?
“The Jewish obligation known as tzedakah is translated as ‘charity,’ but it is really much more than that. Tzedakah is derived from a root meaning righteousness, justice, or fairness, indicating that giving is not some extraordinary action, but of the essence of our duty as humans. Giving brings us most in line with God, whose most […]