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    <title>Rabbi John Rosove's Blog</title>
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      <title>Sinai and American Efforts for Peace - D’var Torah Hukat</title>
      <link>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/sinai_and_american_efforts_for_peace_dvar_torah_hukat</link>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[At Sinai God sought a new way for the people, to erase the experience of slavery, to create a new people in which force would yield to reason, physical strength to law, violence to dialogue and compassion.<h3>Related Entries</h3>
<ul><li>June 11, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/vocally_support_the_american_effort_to_reach_a_two_state_solution_now">Vocally Support the American Effort to Reach a Two-State Solution Now</a></li>

<li>June 7, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/the_inner_korach_then_and_now">The Inner Korach - Then and Now</a></li>

<li>June 6, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/secretary_kerrys_speech_and_j_streets_open_letter_to_the_american_jewish_co">Secretary Kerry&#8217;s Speech and J Street&#8217;s Open Letter to the American Jewish Community</a></li>

<li>June 5, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/blessings_for_beloved_pets_part_ii">Blessings For Beloved Pets - Part II</a></li>

<li>June 2, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/a_poem_about_love">A Poem About &#8220;Love&#8221;</a></li>
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      <dc:date>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:22:17 +0000</dc:date>
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      <title>Vocally Support the American Effort to Reach a Two-State Solution Now</title>
      <link>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/vocally_support_the_american_effort_to_reach_a_two_state_solution_now</link>
      <guid>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/vocally_support_the_american_effort_to_reach_a_two_state_solution_now#When:14:31:07Z</guid>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We need to be supporting Secretary Kerry vocally, letting the Obama administration as well as our senators and congressional representatives know of our support (call and email them all) and let the American effort take its course. <h3>Related Entries</h3>
<ul><li>March 20, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/im_not_interested_in_nuance_house_member_on_israel_palestinian_conflict">“I’m not interested in nuance!” House Member on Israel-Palestinian Conflict</a></li>

<li>March 14, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/what_conclusions_might_we_draw_concerning_the_new_israeli_government">What Conclusions Might We Draw Concerning the New Israeli Government</a></li>

<li>March 3, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/israeli_political_maneuvering_my_two_cents">Israeli Political Maneuvering - My Two Cents</a></li>

<li>February 13, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/a_defense_of_j_street_to_criticism_from_fellow_reform_rabbis">A Defense of J Street to Criticism from Fellow Reform Rabbis</a></li>
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      <dc:subject>Mobile, newspulse, Mobile Sections, Israel, Latest Blogs,</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:31:07 +0000</dc:date>
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      <title>The Inner Korach - Then and Now</title>
      <link>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/the_inner_korach_then_and_now</link>
      <guid>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/the_inner_korach_then_and_now#When:16:35:21Z</guid>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Korach and his minions were not democrats at all; they were demagogues who manipulated and incited the masses for their narrow self-interests.<h3>Related Entries</h3>
<ul><li>June 14, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/sinai_and_american_efforts_for_peace_dvar_torah_hukat">Sinai and American Efforts for Peace - D&#8217;var Torah Hukat</a></li>

<li>June 11, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/vocally_support_the_american_effort_to_reach_a_two_state_solution_now">Vocally Support the American Effort to Reach a Two-State Solution Now</a></li>

<li>June 6, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/secretary_kerrys_speech_and_j_streets_open_letter_to_the_american_jewish_co">Secretary Kerry&#8217;s Speech and J Street&#8217;s Open Letter to the American Jewish Community</a></li>

<li>June 5, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/blessings_for_beloved_pets_part_ii">Blessings For Beloved Pets - Part II</a></li>

<li>June 2, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/a_poem_about_love">A Poem About &#8220;Love&#8221;</a></li>
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      <dc:subject>Mobile, newspulse, Mobile Sections, Religion, Latest Blogs,</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:35:21 +0000</dc:date>
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      <title>Secretary Kerry’s Speech and J Street’s Open Letter to the American Jewish Community</title>
      <link>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/secretary_kerrys_speech_and_j_streets_open_letter_to_the_american_jewish_co</link>
      <guid>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/secretary_kerrys_speech_and_j_streets_open_letter_to_the_american_jewish_co#When:14:13:49Z</guid>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[As a co-chair of the J Street Rabbinic Cabinet, I believe that it is important to elevate Kerry’s call and to make sure that our community is vocally supporting Kerry’s efforts in the Middle East.<h3>Related Entries</h3>
<ul><li>June 14, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/sinai_and_american_efforts_for_peace_dvar_torah_hukat">Sinai and American Efforts for Peace - D&#8217;var Torah Hukat</a></li>

<li>June 11, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/vocally_support_the_american_effort_to_reach_a_two_state_solution_now">Vocally Support the American Effort to Reach a Two-State Solution Now</a></li>

<li>June 7, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/the_inner_korach_then_and_now">The Inner Korach - Then and Now</a></li>

<li>June 5, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/blessings_for_beloved_pets_part_ii">Blessings For Beloved Pets - Part II</a></li>

<li>June 2, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/a_poem_about_love">A Poem About &#8220;Love&#8221;</a></li>
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      <dc:subject>Mobile, newspulse, Mobile Sections, Religion, Latest Blogs,</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:13:49 +0000</dc:date>
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      <title>Blessings For Beloved Pets - Part II</title>
      <link>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/blessings_for_beloved_pets_part_ii</link>
      <guid>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/blessings_for_beloved_pets_part_ii#When:17:13:47Z</guid>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The first is my blessing when a beloved pet dies. The second was written by the famed scientist and humanitarian Albert Schweitzer.<h3>Related Entries</h3>
<ul><li>June 14, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/sinai_and_american_efforts_for_peace_dvar_torah_hukat">Sinai and American Efforts for Peace - D&#8217;var Torah Hukat</a></li>

<li>June 7, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/the_inner_korach_then_and_now">The Inner Korach - Then and Now</a></li>

<li>May 30, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/should_jews_say_kaddish_for_a_pet">Should Jews Say Kaddish For A Pet?</a></li>

<li>May 16, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/the_divine_wedding_and_kiss_parashat_naso">The Divine Wedding and Kiss - Parashat Naso</a></li>

<li>May 9, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/wandering_romantic_love_transcendence_and_shavuot_dvar_torah_bmidbar">Wandering, Romantic Love, Transcendence, and Shavuot - D&#8217;var Torah B&#8217;midbar</a></li>
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      <dc:subject>Mobile, newspulse, Mobile Sections, Religion, Latest Blogs,</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:13:47 +0000</dc:date>
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      <title>A Poem About “Love”</title>
      <link>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/a_poem_about_love</link>
      <guid>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/a_poem_about_love#When:14:44:51Z</guid>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The poem reflects a depth of generosity, humility, gratitude, kindness, tenderheartedness, acceptance, and understanding of oneself in relationship to the "Other" that could well be the standard towards which every individual aspires with his/her beloved.<h3>Related Entries</h3>
<ul><li>June 14, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/sinai_and_american_efforts_for_peace_dvar_torah_hukat">Sinai and American Efforts for Peace - D&#8217;var Torah Hukat</a></li>

<li>June 11, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/vocally_support_the_american_effort_to_reach_a_two_state_solution_now">Vocally Support the American Effort to Reach a Two-State Solution Now</a></li>

<li>June 7, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/the_inner_korach_then_and_now">The Inner Korach - Then and Now</a></li>

<li>June 6, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/secretary_kerrys_speech_and_j_streets_open_letter_to_the_american_jewish_co">Secretary Kerry&#8217;s Speech and J Street&#8217;s Open Letter to the American Jewish Community</a></li>

<li>June 5, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/blessings_for_beloved_pets_part_ii">Blessings For Beloved Pets - Part II</a></li>
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      <dc:subject>Mobile, newspulse, Mobile Sections, Religion, Latest Blogs,</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>Sun, 02 Jun 2013 14:44:51 +0000</dc:date>
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      <title>Should Jews Say Kaddish For A Pet?</title>
      <link>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/should_jews_say_kaddish_for_a_pet</link>
      <guid>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/should_jews_say_kaddish_for_a_pet#When:23:09:49Z</guid>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[To say Kaddish out loud the way we would for a deceased parent, spouse, sibling, or child blurs distinctions between us and the rest of creation and is not a Jewish response no matter how liberal we may be.<h3>Related Entries</h3>
<ul><li>June 5, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/blessings_for_beloved_pets_part_ii">Blessings For Beloved Pets - Part II</a></li>

<li>March 7, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/bezalel_master_architect_of_sacred_space_parashat_vayakhel_pekude">Bezalel - Master Architect of Sacred Space - Parashat Vayakhel-Pekude</a></li>
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      <dc:subject>Mobile, Is Featured?, newspulse, Mobile Sections, Religion, Latest Blogs,</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>Thu, 30 May 2013 23:09:49 +0000</dc:date>
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      <title>The Kotel in 1911 Had No Mechitzah</title>
      <link>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/the_kotel_in_1911_had_no_mechitzah</link>
      <guid>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/the_kotel_in_1911_had_no_mechitzah#When:17:15:39Z</guid>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The 1911 film shows clearly that men and women prayed side by side at the Kotel a hundred years ago, without controversy.<h3>Related Entries</h3>
<ul><li>June 14, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/sinai_and_american_efforts_for_peace_dvar_torah_hukat">Sinai and American Efforts for Peace - D&#8217;var Torah Hukat</a></li>

<li>June 11, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/vocally_support_the_american_effort_to_reach_a_two_state_solution_now">Vocally Support the American Effort to Reach a Two-State Solution Now</a></li>

<li>June 7, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/the_inner_korach_then_and_now">The Inner Korach - Then and Now</a></li>

<li>June 6, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/secretary_kerrys_speech_and_j_streets_open_letter_to_the_american_jewish_co">Secretary Kerry&#8217;s Speech and J Street&#8217;s Open Letter to the American Jewish Community</a></li>

<li>June 5, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/blessings_for_beloved_pets_part_ii">Blessings For Beloved Pets - Part II</a></li>
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      <dc:subject>Mobile, newspulse, Mobile Sections, Israel, Latest Blogs,</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>Wed, 29 May 2013 17:15:39 +0000</dc:date>
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      <title>Why I Recommend Peter Beinart as a Synagogue and Jewish Community Speaker</title>
      <link>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/why_i_recommend_peter_beinart_as_a_synagogue_and_jewish_community_speaker</link>
      <guid>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/why_i_recommend_peter_beinart_as_a_synagogue_and_jewish_community_speaker#When:13:29:38Z</guid>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Peter Beinart's thinking about the American Jewish community, Zionism and our relationship with Israel is a welcome alternative especially given that so many American Jews feel alienated from Israeli politics and policies, and uncomfortable with positions taken by much of the organized American Jewish community.]]></content:encoded>
      <dc:subject>Mobile, newspulse, Latest Blogs,</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>Sun, 26 May 2013 13:29:38 +0000</dc:date>
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      <title>On Demolishing and Rebuilding a Synagogue</title>
      <link>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/on_demolishing_and_rebuilding_a_synagogue</link>
      <guid>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/on_demolishing_and_rebuilding_a_synagogue#When:16:22:06Z</guid>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The larger question is 'does Jewish tradition permit a community to demolish its synagogue at all?']]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:date>Thu, 23 May 2013 16:22:06 +0000</dc:date>
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      <title>The Divine Wedding and Kiss - Parashat Naso</title>
      <link>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/the_divine_wedding_and_kiss_parashat_naso</link>
      <guid>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/the_divine_wedding_and_kiss_parashat_naso#When:23:34:10Z</guid>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[She was too beautiful, magnificent, and inspiring to look upon, for to see Her was to peer into the face of God, and no one can see God’s face and live.<h3>Related Entries</h3>
<ul><li>June 14, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/sinai_and_american_efforts_for_peace_dvar_torah_hukat">Sinai and American Efforts for Peace - D&#8217;var Torah Hukat</a></li>

<li>June 11, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/vocally_support_the_american_effort_to_reach_a_two_state_solution_now">Vocally Support the American Effort to Reach a Two-State Solution Now</a></li>

<li>June 7, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/the_inner_korach_then_and_now">The Inner Korach - Then and Now</a></li>

<li>June 6, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/secretary_kerrys_speech_and_j_streets_open_letter_to_the_american_jewish_co">Secretary Kerry&#8217;s Speech and J Street&#8217;s Open Letter to the American Jewish Community</a></li>

<li>June 5, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/blessings_for_beloved_pets_part_ii">Blessings For Beloved Pets - Part II</a></li>
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      <dc:subject>Mobile, Is Featured?, newspulse, Mobile Sections, Religion, Latest Blogs,</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>Thu, 16 May 2013 23:34:10 +0000</dc:date>
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      <title>“A German Life – Against All Odds, Change is Possible” by Bernd Wollschlaeger – Book Recommendation</title>
      <link>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/a_german_life_against_all_odds_change_is_possible_by_bernd_wollschlaeger_bo</link>
      <guid>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/a_german_life_against_all_odds_change_is_possible_by_bernd_wollschlaeger_bo#When:13:26:19Z</guid>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[“Initially, I came to seek answers about the Shoah, the crimes committed by Germans against [the Jewish] people, and of course the role my father played during that part of German history. Now I feel that there are other issues I need to explore. Why am I so attracted to this country? Why do I feel at home here? Why does Jewish faith and prayer seem to touch something deep inside me? Now I am searching for who I am. Since we’ve been here in Jerusalem, I’ve felt so close to finding it, but I still don’t know….<h3>Related Entries</h3>
<ul><li>June 14, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/sinai_and_american_efforts_for_peace_dvar_torah_hukat">Sinai and American Efforts for Peace - D&#8217;var Torah Hukat</a></li>

<li>June 11, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/vocally_support_the_american_effort_to_reach_a_two_state_solution_now">Vocally Support the American Effort to Reach a Two-State Solution Now</a></li>

<li>June 7, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/the_inner_korach_then_and_now">The Inner Korach - Then and Now</a></li>

<li>June 6, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/secretary_kerrys_speech_and_j_streets_open_letter_to_the_american_jewish_co">Secretary Kerry&#8217;s Speech and J Street&#8217;s Open Letter to the American Jewish Community</a></li>

<li>June 5, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/blessings_for_beloved_pets_part_ii">Blessings For Beloved Pets - Part II</a></li>
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      <dc:subject>Mobile, newspulse, Mobile Sections, Culture, Latest Blogs,</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>Tue, 14 May 2013 13:26:19 +0000</dc:date>
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      <title>10 Things to Make the Morning and Day Happier</title>
      <link>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/10_things_to_make_the_morning_and_day_happier</link>
      <guid>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/10_things_to_make_the_morning_and_day_happier#When:14:44:18Z</guid>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[“The morning is extremely important. It is the foundation from which the rest of the day is built. How you choose to spend your morning can often be used to accurately predict what kind of day you are going to have.”<h3>Related Entries</h3>
<ul><li>June 14, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/sinai_and_american_efforts_for_peace_dvar_torah_hukat">Sinai and American Efforts for Peace - D&#8217;var Torah Hukat</a></li>

<li>June 11, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/vocally_support_the_american_effort_to_reach_a_two_state_solution_now">Vocally Support the American Effort to Reach a Two-State Solution Now</a></li>

<li>June 7, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/the_inner_korach_then_and_now">The Inner Korach - Then and Now</a></li>

<li>June 6, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/secretary_kerrys_speech_and_j_streets_open_letter_to_the_american_jewish_co">Secretary Kerry&#8217;s Speech and J Street&#8217;s Open Letter to the American Jewish Community</a></li>

<li>June 5, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/blessings_for_beloved_pets_part_ii">Blessings For Beloved Pets - Part II</a></li>
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      <dc:subject>Mobile, newspulse, Mobile Sections, Health, Latest Blogs,</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>Sun, 12 May 2013 14:44:18 +0000</dc:date>
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      <title>Wandering, Romantic Love, Transcendence, and Shavuot - D’var Torah B’midbar</title>
      <link>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/wandering_romantic_love_transcendence_and_shavuot_dvar_torah_bmidbar</link>
      <guid>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/wandering_romantic_love_transcendence_and_shavuot_dvar_torah_bmidbar#When:14:42:16Z</guid>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Love for God, one man’s yearning for his bride, one woman’s passion for her lover, the longing of the soul for the Ein Sof (God), all are joined in B’midbar, Hosea, and Shavuot.<h3>Related Entries</h3>
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<li>June 7, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/the_inner_korach_then_and_now">The Inner Korach - Then and Now</a></li>

<li>June 5, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/blessings_for_beloved_pets_part_ii">Blessings For Beloved Pets - Part II</a></li>

<li>May 16, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/the_divine_wedding_and_kiss_parashat_naso">The Divine Wedding and Kiss - Parashat Naso</a></li>

<li>May 2, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/rav_kook_the_shmitta_and_personal_release_parashat_behar_behalotecha">Rav Kook – The Shmitta – and Personal Release – Parashat Behar-Behalotecha</a></li>
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      <dc:date>Thu, 09 May 2013 14:42:16 +0000</dc:date>
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      <title>“You Shall Not Stand Idly By?” America and Syria – What to Do?</title>
      <link>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/you_shall_not_stand_idly_by_america_and_syria_what_to_do</link>
      <guid>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/you_shall_not_stand_idly_by_america_and_syria_what_to_do#When:15:00:52Z</guid>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[“My life isn’t what you care about. It’s the nature of my death. So if I die by high explosives, if I die by a bullet, if I die by disappearance because I’m rolled up at the checkpoint, never seen again, that’s OK. That’s a green line? And a SCUD missile’s OK? An airstrike’s OK? But chemical weapons, that’s not OK. I mean there are more than 70,000 killed in this conflict. And to the Syrians, they say those don’t count? But if someone takes the cork off chemical weapons, that’s different. They feel they’ve been abandoned by the world. “<h3>Related Entries</h3>
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<li>June 11, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/vocally_support_the_american_effort_to_reach_a_two_state_solution_now">Vocally Support the American Effort to Reach a Two-State Solution Now</a></li>

<li>June 7, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/the_inner_korach_then_and_now">The Inner Korach - Then and Now</a></li>

<li>June 6, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/secretary_kerrys_speech_and_j_streets_open_letter_to_the_american_jewish_co">Secretary Kerry&#8217;s Speech and J Street&#8217;s Open Letter to the American Jewish Community</a></li>

<li>June 5, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/blessings_for_beloved_pets_part_ii">Blessings For Beloved Pets - Part II</a></li>
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      <dc:date>Sun, 05 May 2013 15:00:52 +0000</dc:date>
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      <title>Rav Kook – The Shmitta – and Personal Release – Parashat Behar-Behalotecha</title>
      <link>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/rav_kook_the_shmitta_and_personal_release_parashat_behar_behalotecha</link>
      <guid>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/rav_kook_the_shmitta_and_personal_release_parashat_behar_behalotecha#When:21:46:50Z</guid>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The deeper purpose of the Shmitta year is to enable the land to rest, to wipe our slates clean from debt and to return the world to its original pristine order.<h3>Related Entries</h3>
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<li>June 11, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/vocally_support_the_american_effort_to_reach_a_two_state_solution_now">Vocally Support the American Effort to Reach a Two-State Solution Now</a></li>

<li>June 7, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/the_inner_korach_then_and_now">The Inner Korach - Then and Now</a></li>

<li>June 6, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/secretary_kerrys_speech_and_j_streets_open_letter_to_the_american_jewish_co">Secretary Kerry&#8217;s Speech and J Street&#8217;s Open Letter to the American Jewish Community</a></li>

<li>June 5, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/blessings_for_beloved_pets_part_ii">Blessings For Beloved Pets - Part II</a></li>
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      <dc:subject>Mobile, newspulse, Mobile Sections, Religion, Latest Blogs,</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>Thu, 02 May 2013 21:46:50 +0000</dc:date>
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      <title>The US Should Not Grant Visas To Israeli Citizens Unless Israel Grants the Privilege to US Citizens</title>
      <link>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/the_us_should_not_grant_visas_to_israeli_citizens_unless_israel_grants_the</link>
      <guid>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/the_us_should_not_grant_visas_to_israeli_citizens_unless_israel_grants_the#When:14:39:21Z</guid>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Senator Boxer’s bill should require equivalent rights to American citizens traveling in Israel, regardless of their ethnic, racial, religious, or national ancestry.<h3>Related Entries</h3>
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<li>June 11, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/vocally_support_the_american_effort_to_reach_a_two_state_solution_now">Vocally Support the American Effort to Reach a Two-State Solution Now</a></li>

<li>June 7, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/the_inner_korach_then_and_now">The Inner Korach - Then and Now</a></li>

<li>June 6, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/secretary_kerrys_speech_and_j_streets_open_letter_to_the_american_jewish_co">Secretary Kerry&#8217;s Speech and J Street&#8217;s Open Letter to the American Jewish Community</a></li>

<li>June 5, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/blessings_for_beloved_pets_part_ii">Blessings For Beloved Pets - Part II</a></li>
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      <dc:subject>Mobile, newspulse, Mobile Sections, Israel, Latest Blogs,</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:39:21 +0000</dc:date>
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      <title>Be Not Afraid</title>
      <link>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/be_not_afraid</link>
      <guid>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/be_not_afraid#When:14:26:35Z</guid>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Fear-mongering is not only unnecessary, it is counter-productive because it blinds our people’s vision, focuses us on the short-term tactics rather than long-term strategy, divides Jewish community, alienates many of us and our young people, separates us from our allies and true friends, provokes inappropriate speech and action, and satisfies only the most extreme self-fulfilling prophecies of doom.<h3>Related Entries</h3>
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<li>June 11, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/vocally_support_the_american_effort_to_reach_a_two_state_solution_now">Vocally Support the American Effort to Reach a Two-State Solution Now</a></li>

<li>June 7, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/the_inner_korach_then_and_now">The Inner Korach - Then and Now</a></li>

<li>June 6, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/secretary_kerrys_speech_and_j_streets_open_letter_to_the_american_jewish_co">Secretary Kerry&#8217;s Speech and J Street&#8217;s Open Letter to the American Jewish Community</a></li>

<li>June 5, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/blessings_for_beloved_pets_part_ii">Blessings For Beloved Pets - Part II</a></li>
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      <dc:subject>Mobile, newspulse, Mobile Sections, Religion, Latest Blogs,</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:26:35 +0000</dc:date>
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      <title>“To be Holy!” Simple But Not So Easy – Parashat Emor</title>
      <link>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/to_be_holy_simple_but_not_so_easy_parashat_emor</link>
      <guid>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/to_be_holy_simple_but_not_so_easy_parashat_emor#When:18:57:58Z</guid>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[“Sanctifying God’s Name” (Kiddush Ha-Shem), as RAMBAM teaches, concerns the entirety of life including business ethics, one’s conduct in mundane affairs, one’s refinement of behavior and public demeanor, one’s kindness and humility before one’s fellows and God.<h3>Related Entries</h3>
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<li>June 7, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/the_inner_korach_then_and_now">The Inner Korach - Then and Now</a></li>

<li>June 5, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/blessings_for_beloved_pets_part_ii">Blessings For Beloved Pets - Part II</a></li>

<li>May 16, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/the_divine_wedding_and_kiss_parashat_naso">The Divine Wedding and Kiss - Parashat Naso</a></li>

<li>May 9, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/wandering_romantic_love_transcendence_and_shavuot_dvar_torah_bmidbar">Wandering, Romantic Love, Transcendence, and Shavuot - D&#8217;var Torah B&#8217;midbar</a></li>
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      <dc:subject>Mobile, newspulse, Mobile Sections, Religion, Latest Blogs,</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:57:58 +0000</dc:date>
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      <title>The Way to Holiness - D’var Torah Acharei Mot/K’doshim – Leviticus 19</title>
      <link>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/the_way_to_holiness_dvar_torah_acharei_mot_kdoshim_leviticus_19</link>
      <guid>http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/the_way_to_holiness_dvar_torah_acharei_mot_kdoshim_leviticus_19#When:15:23:59Z</guid>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The struggle to "be holy" is much debated and commented upon by traditional rabbinic and mystic commentators, moral and religious thinkers, and all contemporary religious streams. Some focus exclusively on ritual practice and the most stringent interpretation of the mitzvot and rabbinic law, while others focus upon exclusively moral and ethical law. In truth, there must be a balanced approach because holiness is at once transcendent and immanent in character and therefore embraces every thought, sensitivity and deed. This poem is an attempt to evoke all the realms.<h3>Related Entries</h3>
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<li>June 11, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/vocally_support_the_american_effort_to_reach_a_two_state_solution_now">Vocally Support the American Effort to Reach a Two-State Solution Now</a></li>

<li>June 7, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/the_inner_korach_then_and_now">The Inner Korach - Then and Now</a></li>

<li>June 6, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/secretary_kerrys_speech_and_j_streets_open_letter_to_the_american_jewish_co">Secretary Kerry&#8217;s Speech and J Street&#8217;s Open Letter to the American Jewish Community</a></li>

<li>June 5, 2013 <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/rabbijohnrosovesblog/item/blessings_for_beloved_pets_part_ii">Blessings For Beloved Pets - Part II</a></li>
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      <dc:subject>Mobile, newspulse, Mobile Sections, Religion, Poetry, Latest Blogs,</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:23:59 +0000</dc:date>
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