Judaism and Religion: Gershom worries about his kids' education. Haim thinks the Psalmist had his doubts.

Culture and Ideas: Haim thinks Batman might offer some lessons to young soldiers.

Politics and Policy: How can we sustain the revolution? Gershom meditates on his recent trip to South Africa. Back home, Haim wonders why Zionism is being used to justify the destruction of Israel's green spaces.

We don't roll on shabbos. This progressive Orthodox blog is on strike, sundown Friday to nightfall Saturday, South Jerusalem time. Our long-standing contract also guarantees us lots of other days off at this time of year.

Candlelighting times, Rosh Hashanah, September 29-October 1

South Jerusalem: 17:46-19:01

Wilmington, Delaware: 18:29-19:26

Chicago: 18:15-19:15

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• Fencing Israel - Orion Magazine
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• We Need a Literature that Merges Past and Future — Jewish Chronicle
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