Bikin' and Brotherhood
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Very good read with a surprising twist. It was interesting looking back at that time in our country. Hearing some of the names of the old clubs that are not around anymore was also interesting

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This was a very inspiring movie for the LGBTQ+ community. I relate so much to the Babadook, for he is a gay man. He is well dressed, works at Micheal's, he is in a relationship with the Bye-Bye Man, has a lesbian cousin named Samara, and is going to his first Pride parade this month in New York.
1356792
My husband's family was part of the group that founded New Harmony, Indiana.  They were the second group to try a communal settlement here.  He enjoys finding any information on New Harmony.
3668371
Where there is a party, there is rawk and rollll. And where there is rawk and rollll, there is limpp bizzkit. May the parties be joyous and the biscuits be limp.
822206
In Freemasonry far too many believe "the other guy" should do the work (such as publishing a book) while they sit back and throw stones or, maybe, do not pretend to even notice the work done by a younger Brother. Shame on them! Brother Sam Friedman has published a fine book where he shares his ideas on what can be done to improve the lodge experience. Well done, Bro. Friedman! I hope to see many more books from you.
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Brother Bizzack is right on target having compiled extensive research, addressing the realities of today's lodges and systematically breaking down and illustrating; what may have worked in the past doesn't necessarily translate to what is needed or will work best in Freemasonry.  I believe he is right. Freemasonry is in the midst of a paradigm shift as men are expecting more from the lodge they petition and become members.

It is time to address the needs, get the issues out in the open and be candid with each other in a brotherly love sense of the way while not sugar coating the realities.  Lodges must be flexible, willing to try new things as the hunger for more activities focusing on fraternalism and quality Masonic Education are some of the driving forces of bretren today in addition to that of quality experience and ritual.  As Masons we should seek and accept truth as the evidence based work presented brother Bizzack serves as a much needed Wake Up Call to our Ancient and Honorable Fraternity.
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One City, Two Brothers is a nice book about brotherhood that ostensibly serves as a lesson for the warring factions in the Middle East. It's not a bad book for young children, with its folk tale about two brothers who farm together and prove their love for each other in a kind of Gift of the Magi story.

The pictures and story are pleasant, and the moral of the story is about love and kindness. In fact, it seems a stretch that there is any political message at all in this picture book.

One device the authors use is to put an asterisk after each mention of the name Solomon. On the very last page, there is a readers' note that explains  that this because according to Muslim tradition, the words "may peace be upon him" are traditionally spoken out of respect after mentioning a prophet's name. The asterisk is to invite Muslim readers to add the blessing as part of the text, if desired. While this is perfectly nice, and not at all a problem to me, it took me a bit of time to find this explanation, and even then (at the risk of being disrespectful) it seemed a distraction to see asterisks all over every page.
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R Sokolow is a product of YU, and it's for a YU audience that this book is written. The author has allowed his hands to be tied by granting reverence to the beraita in Bava Batra as if its words were on stone.

If one wants to teach Tanakh to a purely Orthodox audience, one would be well-served by the pedagogical lessons presented. Otherwise, it's less of an "Owner's Manual" than an apology for a world where everything must meet a political correctness.
3792328
This book was very enjoyable. The story had an interesting biblical twist, taking a Torah story and fashioning it into a Brooklyn Love story. Good read.
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Sit around good people and hearken upon this story of legend and honor. The tale of BK-15D.

There was once an evil clan of fierce and sadistic warriors who called themselves the yellowjackets. They made all around them fearful of their wrath.

One day, an innocent young man was going about his day when the yellowjacket clan attacked. The young man had been keeping his distance, having been weary of the yellowjacket's presence, but to no avail. Their assault was ruthless.

A call went out from the townspeople. "Who will help us vanquish this horrible foe!?" When out from the faraway Amazon came a hero overnight. The BK-15D!

Using a rope the BK-15D suspended itself from a ladder and called to the townspeople to beat it against the great wall the yellowjackets had made their home. The townspeople were weary. Was this bravery or stupidity? Surely no entity could withstand that sort of punishment! Nevertheless the townspeople used a great pole and proceeded to bash the poor BK-15D against the wall. The yellow jackets did not take kindly to this intrusion and went not unlike a swarm of angry wasps. They quickly found the perpetrator. The venerable BK-15D.

Their onslaught was merciless but the mighty Flowtron proved nothing to be trifled with. It laughed off their futile attempts at stinging, it relished in the chance to act as a battering ram again and again against their fortress, it gleefully issued issued forth a battering cry of "BbzzzzzZZAAATTT" as it put on a show for all of us mere mortals.

The townspeople stood in awe of the sight of sparks flying as if summoned by Thor himself, and billowing smoke rolling off the foolish assailants. Yellowjackets, it was supposed, had keen sense of smell. It did them quite the disservice as the aroma of burning comrades only made them attack with even greater vigor. The BK-15D, with a warrior spirit that would make a Klingon blush, basked in the added challenge.

After 30 minutes of this clearly not manufacturer recommended pummeling, the BK-15D finally met its end on the field of battle as it shocked its last yellow jacket.

I jest! Our champion kept zapping and zapping until there was a pile of charred black and yellow corpses underneath it. The BK-15D, having tasted victory, would never again relinquish the chance to meet glory in battle. The next day it reported bright and early ready to face the enemy anew.

After several more brutal engagements the enemy had been exhausted. The several year long struggle was over. Where good citizens once knew only tyranny and oppression, the BK-15D smote their foe and gave them freedom to once again pursue such humble trades as "Washing the car" or "Using the weedwacker" without fear of being swarmed.

Having suddenly come to the realization that it could no longer be of use to the townspeople now that the land was safe once more, our hero the Flowtron BK-15D withdrew to live the rest of its days in peace in a faraway land of Garageandia.

However, there are some who say it still sits in watchful contemplation, awaiting the day should an old soldier be called upon to battle once more.
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Having grown up in an Amish community, I could relate to the ways of the group as described by the author.  They are wonderful people; warm and loving family members as well as helpful and concerned neighbors even to us "English".  My father bartered with them with his services and theirs as far as farm work went, and my older siblings were invited to play baseball or ice skate with the children.  The plotvwas excellent in presenting the conflicts of cultures as well as the similarities of humanity.  I t was an excellent read.
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All said above bbbbb hhhhh ahhh  ahhh Bibb Bibb Hogg  ahhh ahhh ahhh ahhh ahhh ahhh ahhh ahhh ahhh ahhh
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Men in Harm's Way are forever bound by a brotherhood of sacrifice and survival. Fury offers a rare insight into this brotherhood. I highly recommend it.
1666400
I had not known the Koch's to be Jewish. I'm honored,pleased and thankful. Arguably ,the second largest,privately held company in America. The family brings strength to America and pride to itself.
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I am a big fan of the Brotherhood. The Thief did not disappoint. I love the writing style, the continuing story line and that the "Alpha" can LOVE a strong female.  I would recommend this book and strongly recommend the entire series.  Can`t wait for more!
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Ben Kamins Dangerous Friendship: Stanley Levison, Martin Luther King JR., and the Kennedy Brothers is a must read for those interested in the truth of the relationship between the Kennedys and Martin Luther King Jr. A largely unknown character in this much known saga, Stanley Levison, brings a Jewish element through his words and actions to the relationship between the two brothers and the Master of Freedom, Martin Luther King Jr. Dangerous Friendship is compelling and revealing, challenging the reader to see our history with new eyes. We learn more about the inner Martin Luther King Jr. through his deep relationship with Stanley Levinson. We learn the courage that it takes to stand up for impassioned beliefs and that politics brings together strange bedfellows. Dangerous Friendship by Ben Kamin, should not only be on every college and graduate school syllabi, it should also be in every Americans library.
Rabbi Renee Edelman
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This book has a rather acerbic title, but the author did not create it...his publisher did. Although it doesn't make much of a case for leaving Christianity for Judaism, it does give an inside look at the life of the children of early Jewish Eastern European immigrants in New York City. Because that group is shrinking, it provides an important snapshot in Jewish American life.
Secondly, it illustrates the zeal of the new baal teshuvah (returnee to Jewish observance), one that is often short-lived once the bt sees the negative underbelly of Orthodox life. BT's and the formerly religious will understand and relate to the thinking of Shlomoh at this time in his life, as his passion and enthusiasm are typical.
It does not fulfill its intended purpose, but it does take the reader on an interesting sociological journey through the eyes of the protagonist.
Those who know Shlomoh today would not recognize the author of this book. It is but one of many steps in the evolution of a fully-developed and sophisticated human being.