Making the most of “expectational uncertainty”

June 2, 2024

There’s a new fourth line to the Serenity Prayer – “I can handle it.” It’s part of making the most of “expectational uncertainty.”

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Can this treatment fix my damaged lungs?

May 28, 2024

After my first round of chemo, my IG levels – a key immune function – were depleted. What could I do to keep from getting lung infections?

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Can quantum mechanics save my failing body?

May 14, 2024

Lately, it feels like my body is falling apart. I’m ready for a trade-in. Same brain, but how about a new body?

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For this we left Egypt?

April 19, 2024

A review of and highlights from the parody Haggadah, For This We Left Egypt? by humorists Dave Barry, Alan Zweibel and Adam Mansbach.

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Where’s the antisemitism?

April 6, 2024

Our family recently spent two weeks in the U.S. So, you’re probably wondering whether we experienced any of the antisemitism that’s been reported.

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33 random minor frustrations

March 25, 2024

As war and antisemitism continue to rage around us, I thought we could all use a break from the big, life-threatening issues.

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Intimacy during war

March 9, 2024

War is hell, not just on the battlefield but in the bedroom. When partners are consumed by the news, it’s hard to keep one’s mind clear for romance.

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My vote for Jerusalem city council

February 25, 2024

Elections are coming up in Jerusalem this week. Here’s who I’m voting for: The Jerusalem Union, headed by Yossi Havilio.

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Where are our Jewish space lasers?

February 10, 2024

If Hezbollah goes to war with Israel, we’re going to need an entirely new kind of weapon. Like when Marjorie Taylor Greene said we have “Jewish Space Lasers.”

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First-hand report of antisemitism at The New School

January 27, 2024

Jonathan Telsin, a 21-year-old trumpet player from Tel Aviv, has been living in New York City where he’s studying jazz at The New School. Then Oct. 7 happened.

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