Bob Marley and ‘Zion’; Beastie Boy passes; and more. [Required Reading]

By John Propper May 7, 2012

Bob Marley’s heirs to Israeli MK: “Stop using ‘Iron Lion Zion’” [Haaretz] Given the title of the Bob Marley song, it’s probably a given that someone might think to use it for Israel-related material (propaganda or otherwise). But it seems a recent use of the song has raised the ire of Bob Marley’s heirs. Haaretz reports:…

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Orthodox abuse exemptions; liberal zionism; spiritual misconceptions; and more. [Required Reading]

By John Propper April 25, 2012

Tradition, innovation, and Jewish Renewal [Zeek] This interview with author and scholar Chava Weissler explores Weissler’s latest book on ancient Jewish women’s prayers. Weissler also talks about her study of Jewish Renewal and the creation of Havurot (and the differences between the two approaches to Judaism),  her relationship to Israel through the years, and more: “Yes!…

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