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Category Archives: Robert J. Avrech
Robert J. Avrech = Evelyn Waugh
Though the great British novelist died six weeks before I was born, I know his spiritual brother — Robert J. Avrech. I don’t know if Avrech is ever as boorish as Waugh who was wont to say to his hostess … Continue reading
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A Night in Hollywood: Obsession
Robert J. Avrech writes: “What they are doing to your film is a disgrace.” “Thanks for your support. You know, there are not a lot of people like us in this town.” I’m talking with Cyrus Nowrasteh, the incredibly talented … Continue reading
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Karen Armstrong’s Fantasy Lover
Robert J. Avrech writes: Regarding Armstrong, a Seraphic Friend, an author with a keen knowledge of both the history of religion and current events put it this way: “She’s an ex-nun. Was married to Christ. She needs another fantasy lover. … Continue reading
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The Protocols of Noah Feldman
Robert J. Avrech writes: Noah Feldman’s recent attack on Modern Orthodox Judaism was built on a platform of half-truths, and cherry-picked scholarship designed to place halacha, Jewish law, in the worst light possible. As we pointed out, the motivation for … Continue reading
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RJA: ‘The NY Times War Against the Jews’
Robert J. Avrech writes: The New York Times ramps up its war against the Jews. This time they use the most time honored of methods: a formerly religious Jew, now an arch liberal, writes a seemingly scholarly, and dispassionate criticism … Continue reading
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