You guys really need to adopt our concept of the Live Chimney Feed. It saves constant refreshing, provides a focus for prayer/hopes/bargaining with God, and the seagulls are entertaining.

I didn’t prevent you from responding. I don’t have you blocked or muted, and I didn’t restrict replies to my comment.

A perfect Pope? No. A far better Pope than this very tired Catholic thought would be possible in this church? Yes.

RIP Papa Frank.

Meanwhile, outside NYC… My wife’s mezuzah is very similar to this one, and we have had at least 5 posties/delivery people/visitors helpfully inform us that our “doorbell” isn’t working!

#WorldDownSyndromeDay
#WorldDownSyndromeDay2025

Salutations to my excellent brother Jon, and my wonderful late uncle Gerard. 💙💛

Chag Purim Sameach, Rabbi!

(My wife has made little hamantaschen earrings and badges to give out at shul tonight. 😁)

My wife has been making hamantaschen for Purim, and also made six adorably tiny ones for our three pet rats, because why should they miss out on the fun?

What a bonny wee rattie! A fine furry nephew.

Our hairy sons say hi. 👋

The @stnicholasleics.bsky.social kids presented us with bookmarks tonight (their ‘Baby Club’* is on a break this week, alas). I love it.

*Thanks to some weeks of not being able to attend church/having to leave quickly to get the bus, I am still yet to be initiated into the mysteries of Baby Club. 🤔

Really enjoyed these two.

When Christmas Day and First Night of Chanukah coincide, and your Catholic/Jewish interfaith household has a lovely day of dual celebration.

Merry Christmas!