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Blogger’s Birthday Blessing

To all my friends, family, and readers, The subject of whether or not to celebrate birthdays, has been a “hot topic” in the Jewish world for ages. The first person in the Torah reported to celebrate his birthday, was Pharaoh, who did so with a cake and candles (see commentaries there). Believe it or not! […]

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Exile of the Soul

Tonight is my last night here in Jerusalem. I am returning to San Diego to celebrate the Pesach holiday with my family, and I will continue writing from there. My heart is torn. On one hand, I am so thrilled to be able to be home, with my family, my friends, my community. Yet on […]

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Welcome to New Thoughts from an Old City!

Dear Reader, Some of you may be familiar with my writing from other blogs or websites, and others may be new to it. Regardless, I sincerely hope you’ll continue to check out this blog for Torah thoughts, Jewish ideas, and news from Israel! Keep smiling 🙂 Yonatan PS I would love to hear ideas and […]

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