Category Archives: Fun Stuff

humor and puzzles to stimulate thought

Police in Montana get help from Rabbi

Yes, Miky, There Are Rabbis in Montana By ERIC A. STERN, NY Times, December 5, 2009 HELENA, Mont. — In Montana, a rabbi is an unusual sight. So when a Hasidic one walked into the State Capitol last December, with … Continue reading

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Chanukah is for family

Chanukah: It’s About Light, in All Its Forms December 03, 2009 REFLECTIONS By Judd Levingston, Jewish Exponent This year, Chanukah will feel different for our family because there will be much more light than before. Our middle daughter knows all … Continue reading

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Jewish Names

How Jews got their Names…. DON’T MISS THE YIDDISH POEM AT THE END. Other than aristocrats and wealthy people Jews did not get surnames in Eastern Europe until the Napoleon years of the early 19th century. Most of the Jews … Continue reading

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A Chelme Mayse

On the Lighter Side: The Wise Men of Chelm Resolve World Crises By Israel Zwick, CN Publications, January 5, 2009 Editor’s Note: Prior to World War II, there was a town in Eastern Europe called Chelm. The elders of the … Continue reading

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Guys Rules

The Guys’ Rules­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ At last a guy has taken the time to write this all down Finally, the guys’ side of the story.We always hear “the rules“From the female side Now here are the rules from the male side. These … Continue reading

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International Peace Plan

Ten-Point Plan to Solve All of America’s Problems By Robin Williams You gotta love Robin Williams……Even if he’s nuts! Leave it to Robin Williams to come up with the perfect plan. What we need now is for our UN Ambassador … Continue reading

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Derriere Diplomacy

The Folly and Triumph of Tukhes Diplomacy By Israel Zwick, CN Publications, October 20, 2008 SETTING: Tel Aviv barroom TIME: Saturday night, October, 2008 Avi: Hey Benni, are you following this Presidential campaign in America? What do you think of … Continue reading

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Arab Peace Strategy

Arab Leaders Plan for Peace in the Middle East By Israel Zwick, CN Publications, July 15, 2008 See Also: Al-Quds Times Author’s Note: It is common knowledge that Israeli intelligence agents monitor the meetings of Arab leaders. Recently there was … Continue reading

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