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Leon's No Newsletter No. 172. Acting as if We're Human

Originlly published:25/3/11 Republished in memory of Mike Smuts, who to my deep regret, recently passed away. He was an old acquaintance...

Newsletter 225: My anniversary week

Shalom Friends, This has been a busy week. Last night, after I had spent a little time with my son Ariel, his wife, Lilach and his kids,...

Newsletter 61: A Visit to Yad Vashem

Shalom everyone, There are various ways of touring Yad Vashem; one can take a resident guide, one can rent earphones, one can go on one's...

Leon's Newsletter 53: The Death of Farsh

O mi babino caro Soprano Sally Matthews The sensational events taking place all over the world has once again caused "news" to defeat "no...

Newsletter 7: Civilization and socio-economic level

Dear friends and family, As I told you yesterday I finally got round to the opera, Manon Lescaut by Puccini. I'm sorry to admit my...