Monthly Archives: September 2019

On the precipice of the time of year when Jews world-over are preparing for Rosh Hashanah, introspection abounds.  I have come to appreciate the wide-ranging perspectives of Rabbi Y.Y. Jacobson, who digs deeply into the complexities of Judaism and  their … Continue reading →

It was an adventure getting to Arizona this year.  Our timing could have been better, as attempting to fly into Phoenix airport on Monday afternoon we were diverted out of the area due to an uncharacteristic tornado in the desert. … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago we previewed the 2019 Arizona Fall League, which is now officially underway.  The Scottsdale Scorpions, with representatives from the Phillies, Braves, Mets, Giants, and Blue Jays, appears to be well-stacked offensively.  One of the stars of … Continue reading →

A “supergroup” in rock music is generally taken to be a formidable band whose front members have achieved fame in their own right.  The subtitle of David Browne’s new book on Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young claims that they are … Continue reading →

  From the News Center at UC Santa Cruz:  “In his new book, Cosmological Koans: A Journey to the Heart of Physical Reality”, physicist Anthony Aguirre explores deep questions about the nature of reality, using an approach inspired by Zen … Continue reading →