Woody Allen on rabbis and post-kung pao desserts: “To me, there’s no real difference between a fortune teller or a fortune cookie and any of the organized religions.” [Forward Schmooze]
Actually, given what our religion says about rape, maybe it is better to eat the cookie. (Scroll down to “Shabbat in BA”) [Married With Backpacks]
No matter what the religion, though, human life should be valued–says Ta-Nehisi Coates in a response to Martin Peretz’s bigtory. [The Atlantic]
And for good measure, no matter what your immigration status, you should be allowed to study in the US, says a new bill. [NYT]
Meanwhile, as long as you’re going to waste time on Google maps, check out this fun Israeli-Paelstinian conflict feature! [Judaism Without Borders]