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Sundown: Religious Women Get Together

Plus Rajon Rondo is a rabbi, and more

by
Dan Klein
December 09, 2010
Rajon Rondo of the Boston Celtics (and The Runnin’ Rabbi’s).(Deadspin)
Rajon Rondo of the Boston Celtics (and The Runnin’ Rabbi’s).(Deadspin)

• The first Reform, Reconstructionist, and Conservative woman rabbis celebrated Hanukkah with the first Open Orthodox Rabba. [Jewesses with Attitude]

• Rajon Rondo of the Boston Celtics played on a Louisville softball team called “The Runnin’ Rabbi’s.” Yes this really happened. [Deadspin]

• Mayor Mike Bloomberg needs to end every speech with “and I’m not running for President.” New rule. [Ben Smith]

• Bill Donahue of the Catholic League is attacking Boca Raton for displaying a menorah and a Christmas tree but no nativity scene. Does he not know who lives in Boca? [JTA]

• Sir Paul McCartney plays Chabad. [New Jersey Jewish News]

• A new poll shows that Americans favor U.S. engagement in the peace process. [Laura Rozen]

• A Swiss responder to the forest fire is moving to Israel to be with the woman he loves. Aw! [Ynet]

The White House Hanukkah party featured a menorah salvaged from a Katrina destroyed synagogue. The congregation broke ground on their new location today. Feels like a miracle to me.