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Rhapsody In Blue By Gershwin
When I hear the music, I don’t feel abandoned. Instead, I feel like my life is full and rich and exciting. I have so many plans and projects. I want to step into my cold shower, go for my 30-minute … Continue reading
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Tagged fear of abandonment, laura hillenbrand, orange smoothie, rhapsody in blue, social anxiety, thinking about sex
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I Was Called First To The Torah
It was a mincha on a Shabbos. “Levi Ben,” said the rabbi, pointing at me. I froze in shock. “But I’m not a Cohen,” I said. “I know,” said the rabbi. “Come on up.” I walked up in shock. I … Continue reading
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Tagged alexander technique teacher, discombobulated, little pad, mincha, parsha, second blessing, social anxiety, torah scroll
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The Orthodox View Of Marriage
The more religious the shul, the more likely they are to have copious amounts of alcohol around on Purim and Simchat Torah. By contrast, Modern Orthodox shuls such as Bnai David tend to be alcohol free. I went traditional Thursday … Continue reading
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Tagged orthodox judaism, orthodox shuls, orthodox view, simchat torah, social anxiety, torah scrolls
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Social Anxiety
So I was in therapy the other day talking about the social anxiety I often feel on Shabbat and Jewish holidays because I’m not married with kids and normal. “So what do you say to yourself when you are feeling … Continue reading
Under Pressure At Heeb Party
Video Stills: Josh Neuman (Heeb publisher and editor) with Beryl, ex-yeshiva bochur Josh Neuman, Beryl Josh Neuman, Beryl Joanna Angel Joanna Angel Joanna Angel Joanna Angel Pinchas, Beryl Pinchas, Beryl Pinchas, Beryl Avital Ash, Beryl Avital Ash, Beryl Avital Ash, … Continue reading
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Tagged back seat, brother, coughs, donut, driving miss daisy, heeb magazine, husk, la brea, mail box, oy ve, photographic equipment, rabbi, red line, seatbelt, sense of shame, sliding door, social anxiety, squeals, stay in the car, tiles, umbrella, von dutch, whole enchilada
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