Tag Archives: Jewish Literature

Human Flight In The Jewish Tradition

Rabbi Marc B. Shapiro blogs: The most famous example of human flight in Jewish literature is that of Jesus. As described in Toledot Yeshu, Jesus was able to use God’s holy name in order to fly, and was brought down … Continue reading

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‘Got A Phone #?’

That was the header on one email I got today. And what was in the body of the email? Nothing. Here are some etiquette tips for when you email strangers asking for things. First of all, introduce yourself. Then say … Continue reading

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We Must Write What We Can Only Whisper

I imagine things from her perspective: I met him in yoga in early January. He came in late. He looked a mess. He wore sweats. He had a beard and a yarmulke and tzitzit hanging out. He was looking for … Continue reading

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‘Kagan’s Superfecta’

I was walking home from shul on a Friday night about six weeks ago. I was passing Aish HaTorah on Pico Blvd, headed east. I was stopped by a couple from New Jersey. They were looking for Shiloh’s restaurant for … Continue reading

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My Beautiful Breasts Body Sculpting Kit

I just got a text message from a gorgeous writer of American-Jewish Literature who possesses the greatest midot any man or woman could want. She wrote — and don’t blame me for this, the following is not sexual, it is … Continue reading

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