New Novella: JerusaLand, by Nathan Szajnberg

lil'N.Szajnberg-TImagine, Professor Osef says to his eleven year old niece, imagine if Jerusalem were to be turned into an amusement park, a Disney land for Jews and Christians and Moslems.  The Temple Mount would be crowned with a rainbow-hued roller coaster; fireworks near David’s Citadel; a Lover’s Lane boat ride by the Western Wall.  This is how Professor Osef imagines Jerusalem that his niece would enjoy, not the dour stones paced by dour men.  Osef is about to leave the City he once loved. Join him as he does last rounds at the King David, the kosher burger spot, the send-offs by faculty colleagues. But, this is Israel and Death lurks in the shuk nearby.

A Dying Affair: Mr. Osef’s Jerusalem
N. Szajnberg
(Excerpt from JerusaLand: An Insignificant Death)
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CAPA END OF THE YEAR REPORT

Dear Colleagues

CAPA had a truly wonderful year, thanks to all of you who participated. I hope after reading this, that others will join us.

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Basic Training Graduates: 160 students
Advanced Training graduates: 50

Each year there are almost 100 applicants. We accept 40. Each applicant has two interviews.(Please tell me if you are available to do an 45 minute interview.)The applicants are getting better and better. We invite half the best Continue reading CAPA END OF THE YEAR REPORT