Mourner’s Etiquette
Rule 18: When escorting the body of the deceased, it is preferable not to be high – especially if an AFP photographer happens to be nearby.
Archive for October 9th, 2005
Israel’s Offer to Pakistan
We might not be at peace with each other, but that hasn’t stopped Israel from offering assistance to Pakistan, in the wake of the devastating earthquake that has so far killed approximately 30,000 people. Israel has offered Pakistan assistance in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that struck Pakistan, India and Afghanistan, Israeli officials said Sunday, [...]
Quote of the Day
“There is a prohibition in Jewish law against using the holy name of our master, the Sage Isaac, for profit..This is an inappropriate act, and one can feel only pity at the punishment that she (Madonna) will receive from Heaven. The Sage Isaac is holy and pure, and immodest people cannot sing about him.” – [...]
Oct 09, 2005 | 4 comments | View Post
Want to Host This Year’s JIBs? Part Two
Over a month ago, I asked if anyone wanted to host the Jewish and Israeli Blog Awards (the JIBs). With the promise of increased traffic and the honor of exposing an assortment of Jewish, Israeli, and pro-Israel blogs to the world, I would have thought that I would get some response. But what did I [...]
Oct 09, 2005 | 3 comments | View Post
SMS (Supplicate to Mecca, Silly)
Here’s a cool new invention for Muslims: the prayer cell phone. For Muslims, it’s a high-tech call to prayer. A new cellular telephone generates five automated reminders a day at prayer time and points Muslims in the direction of Mecca.* It also contains a copy of the Islamic holy book, the Quran, in both [...]
Oct 09, 2005 | 2 comments | View Post
Sad But True
This picture and caption appeared on the Jerusalem Post site last night, in connection to this. I see this and my immediate thought is “what did they launch at us…mortars or rockets?”
Oct 09, 2005 | 0 comments | View Post
Diggin’ Elvis
Charles Johnson at LGF has long implied that the neo pals are huge fans of Elvis – at least with his tongue firmly implanted in his cheek (Charles that is, not Elvis). Now we have photographic proof that Charles was actually correct all along. Palestinian gunmen from eight armed factions attend a news conference [...]
Oct 09, 2005 | 0 comments | View Post
Misleading Headline of the Day
Palestine groups united against violence But you’ll have to read the article to realize that this is not referring to a united front against terrorism or the killing of Israelis. Just a united front against violence against each other. Rival Palestinian militant groups have put up a united front to denounce interfactional kidnappings and [...]
