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Sundown: Rahm’s Bill
Plus, the pain of the Jewish writer, and more
• Rahm meets his foul-mouthed twitter imposter, explains it was good therapy, gives him $5,000… So probably saved money he would’ve spent on a real therapist. [Chicago Sun-Times]
• After the slowest news day ever, Tablet Magazine contributor David Rakoff explains how writing is hard. Word. [Read Roll]
• The dilemma of being a Jewish writer. [The Millions]
• An Israeli rabbi is attacking a Knesset member for marrying a gentile. He said, “A Knesset member in a mixed marriage, for no reason, is more than I can tolerate.” No reason? Maybe she likes the guy or something. [YNet]
• Inside the war room with settlers. [YNet]
Excerpt: Solomon’s Island
The Internet says the Lost Temple of Israel is hidden in the South Pacific. A reporter went to investigate.
When Berlin Meant Business
Berlin was once home to 50,000 Jewish-owned businesses. A historian is now obsessively reconstructing their demise.
In Praise of Dairy Restaurants
A visit to B&H Restaurant on Second Avenue brings back memories of milchig establishments of yore
Curse of the Survivor
Singer Vera Gran was haunted by allegations of Nazi collaboration. A new book asks if survival made her guilty.
