1. The Astrologer's Wife says there will be a partial solar eclipse this Friday....

2. Parsha blog, in jest, suggests an alternate explanation to the reward the midwives in Egypt received for their efforts - VaYaas Lahem Batim...

3. Mystical Paths responds to a commentors question about why he has the right to make, and promote, aliyah...

4. The Bet Shemesh Employment Initiative has an online review of an offline meeting held last night about controlling your finances and cutting expenses...

5. Crossing the Yarden just ran the Israel Marathon in Tiberias last week. Yes, the one that had unusual hot weather and dozens of runners were treated for dehydration and some collapsed and were hospitalized. Here is Yarden's review of his marathon experience, and what he thinks about putting yourself in danger.

6. Frum N Flipping explains the source of the shidduch crisis is simply a colossal mismatch...