Shiney Shoe Part lV

I love these shiney shoe discussions by MoChassid and other bloggers. In this latest post by Mo, he talks about Yosef Karduner's album. It cost a fraction of the latest album released by Yumi the Australian singing sensation ( doesn't that sound like a false editorial in a Jewish Magazine column?). It also is one of the better albums released lately, says Mo. I of course can't help but add my 5 cents to these ideas. Let be begin by saying this... Yumi's album and others like it, do cost more but there is a reason-he buys the songs/Karduner does not, he has a fully arranged album ( not that you like it)/Karduner does not, He must pay an arranger/ Karduner does not, he has 11 songs/ Karuner has but 9. His point though is well taken, you don't have to spend $30,000 to create a decent sounding album.

The Boy from Kabbalah (OZ)

In response to BloginDm's public service announcement....I would like to introduce to the Kabbalah movement for the very first time...(drum roll ) Hugh Jackman (you mean wolverine?)
At the behest of Madonna err Esther he will join her on a pilgrimage to the holy land ....ain't Kabbalah grand?

Musical Revenge

This article by the Jerusalem Post speaks out against Dov Shurin and his brand of zealots. He quotes the Chofetz Chaim who "had harsh warnings against entertaining hateful feelings." I found this article a stark contrast to this one which seemed to enjoy his live version much more.

This reminds me of a song I had heard on the radio as a child. The song was written by Dov Shurin concerning the dangers of watching TV and it went like this:

Television is tamei (impure), television is Tamei, Avayros you will get, mitzvahs you'll forget....
take an ax and whack that TV set (swish) BOOOOOOM!

What a comical song, wish I had an audio clip.

Jewish officials worry about FBI probe.

The investigation into Larry Franklin's alleged espionage for Israel, has Jewish American officials worried about it's implications in dampening pro-Israel efforts. As it turns out Larry Franklin is not even Jewish.

New Evidence against Arsonist in Paris.

It seems a Jewish man may have been the one responsible for setting Jewish community center where he worked and volunteered ablaze. This is not helping the Jewish community in France. I think anyone who can leave France, get the heck out of there!