Daily Archives: 05/16/2010

(Community Matters) NYTimes Book Review – The Failure of the American Jewish Establishment

I worry a great deal about the tipping point – appears American progressives have been asking questions for several years and are tiring of group talk back rather than thoughtful, truly self-examining perspective.  If Israel (the state) isn’t losing from a PR perspective with this demographic, it risks doing so without honest discourse.  While support in Congress remains strong, it wouldn’t survive a blatant loss of public support.  Parallels between examination of younger American Jews’ opinions and wider progressive community’s?

And, I think honest, constructively examining dialogue would go a long way toward further preserving the special relationship between our two countries.  Yes, I believe it is a risk at today’s political trajectory.

(Community Matters) Some fun pics from Paris

last night, the Marie Bridge just outside our apt door

Sacre Coeur from our window

I keep seeing things and thinking about my godchildren – the outfit on the right for Ben, a vintage Louis Vuitton purse for a graduating niece.

from the Bastille market

Jill & Stephen

We went to Tracadero Plaza for the kiss-in, celebrating International Day Against Homophobia

(Community Matters) I forgot to post these from our trip last week.  Didn’t have a chance to spend time with their exhibits but we loved the Santiago Calatrava Valls designed museum