21st Century Bogatyr

A bogatyr is a folk or epic hero in Russian culture known for his wits, courage, physical and spiritual power and integrity - character traits that we can certainly use today.

Saturday, June 6, 2026

The Shiluchim Face Uncertainty as they Approached the Home Planet

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Long ago, on the Home Planet, it was common amongst the Yidden to say mensch planirt aun got lakht, that is, that much in life does not tur...

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Taking Time to Explain Time

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My translator Yankl has become increasingly uncomfortable with the transcription of aspects of this story. He tells me that many of the pe...

Saturday, May 23, 2026

The Luftmenschen Podcast

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Bill Weinberg reviews my novel The Luftmenschen of Planet Birobidzhan on his podcast Countervortex . The podcast is available to listen to...

Friday, April 17, 2026

A Clock for Safed

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The horses moved southward on the road at a slow trot, maintaining a very casual pace. They were happy to be out on a wide smooth road and...

Saturday, April 11, 2026

The Street Urchin of Liozna

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“Reb Yisrael,” Alexei called out from the front of the wagon. “Where would you like me to take you?” The Baal Shem Tov answered young Alexe...

Sunday, April 5, 2026

From Moskve to Liozna

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When Alexei brought the wagon to the front of the inn, the Baal Shem Tov climbed into the front seat beside him. Mruczek sat in the Baal Sh...

Friday, March 27, 2026

Herring for Breakfast in Moskve

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When the wagon took flight, my Great, Great (multiplied by a large number) Grandmother Mruczek climbed into the Baal Shem Tov’s lap. He st...

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21st Century Bogatyr: I have been active in peace, justice and environmental issues.

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