Monthly Archives: June 2011
Ultra/Far/Extreme-Right in My School
It is no secret that France has a history of all sorts of very right-wing parties but it is one thing to know this and quite another to invigilate their offspring during an exam. As most of my readers know … Continue reading
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Deauville in Cloudy June
Deauville is one of the most prestigious seaside resorts in France. Started on deserted sand dunes in the 1860s, the town developed as an an internationally famous resort in the 1920s. The photos above feature the beach and the Pompean … Continue reading
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Weekly Review with Hollyhocks
On My Blog Photo Meme: – After the Rain for Summer Stock Sunday Not Less Weary Philosophy: the 2011 Edition Planning, Planning Interviewing a rabbi: – Rabbi Josh Yuter – Rabbi Phyllis Sommer – Rabbi Menachem Creditor Elsewhere in the … Continue reading
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Planning, Planning
At this time of year we more or less know what groups we’ll teach next year. I’ll still teach my two business classes as well as a group of 10th graders (the first year of high school in France) and … Continue reading
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Philosophy: the 2011 Edition
For the third consecutive year I am sharing the philosophy essay questions that French students had to discuss today for the baccalauréat so that you can wonder what you would have written on these topics. Philosophy is a compulsory subject … Continue reading
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Interviewing a Rabbi – Part 3
Rabbi Menachem Creditor of Netivot Shalom readily agreed to participate in this short series of interviews. Thank you Rabbi for your availibility and your time. Can you introduce yourself in a few words? My name is Menachem Creditor, and I’ve … Continue reading
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Interviewing a Rabbi – part 2
Phyllis who blogs at ImaBima kindly agreed to take part in this new series where I interview rabbis. Thank you Phyllis for your great contribution. Can you introduce yourself in a few words? My name is Phyllis Sommer, I’m a … Continue reading
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Not Less Weary
Those of you who read this blog regularly know that this year has been particularly difficult in our school. The seeds had been planted for troubles and we were not disappointed; troubles we got. We tried to overcome some of … Continue reading
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Quick Weekly Review
On My Blog Recipes: – Minimalist Dressing – Shavuot Recipe Roundup What I Look Like Interviewing a Rabbi Elsewhere in the JBlogosphere Treppenwitz is planning A Midsummer Night’s Dream Ride; you are welcome to help the Efrat Emergency Medical Center … Continue reading
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