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When The Goyim Mock Us For Not Wearing Shoes

Rabbi Michael Broyde writes: "Second, we now live in a society where Jews ought to seek to conduct themselves in ways that cause the Gentiles around us not to mock us. Halacha frowns on letting Jews be mocked and certainly … Continue reading

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The Luke Ford Show

Curious writes: "Is there any mass appeal to your reality show without the porn aspect? I mean an under performing Jew is unique, but hardly ranks a show." Fred emails: "How about an under performing Jew with a penchant for … Continue reading

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I Plan, Sherre Laughs

So a couple of weeks ago, the publicist for Rabbi Sherre Hirsch’s first book, We Plan, God Laughs, invited me to email in questions for the rabbi. I did. Five days later, the publicist emails me to say that the … Continue reading

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Should Jews Welcome Christian Support For Israel?

By Jan Willem van der Hoeven of the International Christian Zionist Center: It is truly amazing how self-destructive some of the Jewish leaders are in their relationship to those who, as never before, want to stand at Israel’s side at … Continue reading

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Orthodox Jews In Strip Clubs

A friend challenges me: You should go to a few strip clubs and see how many frum married men you recognize. They say havdala (ceremony marking the end of the Sabbath and recognizing the separation of the holy and profane, … Continue reading

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