Howard Blas

Recommending a very well-done podcast—we all read his books & many know of his anti-Semitism. This offers details & nuance sure to be new to listeners. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…

Love how Israel continues to find creative solutions to wartime problems. After weeks of closing tennis centers for safety reasons, they found a way to open—build shelters AT the tennis centers!

I LOVE how @YeahThatsKosher does this kosher ballparks list! Up to 13. Too bad that none are Kosher for Passover! yeahthatskosher.com/2026/03/kosher…

Listen to some Bruce Springsteen today--in honor and memory of original E Street Band violinist and vocalist from the early 70's, Israeli Suki Lahav--she just died at age 74 nj.com/entertainment/…

Fun Fact: Bruce played Prince's "Purple Rain" in the late Purple One's hometown last night. I was lucky enough to see him play this song almost exactly 10 years ago to the date at @TheGarden --3/28/16. He must love that song--also played it at @barclayscenter 4/23/16!

First time for everything—having a siyum bechorim (required so first borns can get out of pre-Pesach fast) interrupted by a siren and need to go to shelter 2nd time in 1 service (consult your rabbi or yourself for what to do re the fast!). Followed by local chametz burning

An April Fool’s Day Thought: while Bruce opened his new tour singing “War,” youtube.com/watch?v=2EN2kO… (“what is it good for, absolutely nothing…”), our singing of pre-Pesach morning services moved to a bomb shelter due to war…

To put you in a good place for Pesach…

Day of the Jackal in Tel Aviv. Early morning on our street, a sign on trash can in Yarkon Park & a big guy off in the distance. This town is alive and full of excitement!

Very excited to share my Jewish News Syndicate article about Rabbi Dr. Joshua Berman's new haggada! jns.org/feature/how-is…

Shavua tov from Jerusalem!

What if you are on a crowded bus on the highway and there js a warning or azakah (alarm)? Driver finds a spot to safely pull over (in this case, left shoulder). He and 50% get off; other 50% wait on bus [yes-those who had seats pre-alarm somewhat surprisingly got them back!]

There is no shortage of coverage of the war--mostly the horrible. These past months, I have been trying to capture other stories--doctors continuing to care for patients even after homes damaged, making shelters more accessible for disabilities, etc. Read! howardblas.com/published-arti…

This was perhaps 4th of 8 visits to various shelters today. The beautiful scene here—a man from our synagogue with disabilities using his abilities and talents to engage & entertain kids, adults, dogs in a large public shelter. All seemed to know words to all haggadah songs!

Read my @JNS_org article to see how the current security situation for Jews and Israelis--in Israel and around the world--is impacting on sports. The @ITFTennis accepted @Israel_Tennis request for women NOT to participate in April's @BJKCup in Bosnia. jns.org/news/israel-ne…

A sense of my “normal” Sunday—at Maccabi health center in Bat Yam, joining old & young filing down stairs to safe room; on bus to Tel Aviv, run off bus a stop early to nearby motorcycle showroom for shelter; Pesach shopping (crowded/no alarms); 1 more run for shelter at gym

We just welcomed the Hebrew month of Nisan. That means Passover is around the corner. Time to start thinking of ways make everyone feel welcomed and included in the sedarim. This @YachadNJCD guide is a useful resource! ou.org/how-to-host-an…

Sheina Vaspin is the only Israeli at the recent @Paralympics. She sat out 2 of 5 events in order to keep Shabbat. A rabbi drove 5 hours each way to read megilla! Read of her deep involvement with @Chabad everywhere she trains & competes #utm_medium=email&utm_source=14_jewish_news_en&utm_campaign=en&utm_content=content" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">chabad.org/news/article_c…@

Many have been asking what people with disabilities "do" when it comes to accessing shelter during azakote (warning alarm) for missiles in Israel. Here is my @JNS_org article just out. Takes a look at Home Front Command, @AccessIL and @shavvim1 jns.org/feature/hold-f…

Today’s daily look at life in Israel: town of Harish, 4 pm. Families out with kids; local B-Fresh yogurt & drinks store packed—all having fun, passing time with no school or day care in session. Always aware of nearest shelter