Category Archives: Orthodoxy

A Modern Marketplace for Israel’s Ultra-Orthodox

Steven Erlanger writes: BEIT SHEMESH, Israel — When Larry Pinczower switches on his cellphone, the seal of a rabbinate council appears. Unable to send text messages, take photographs or connect to the Internet, his phone is a religiously approved adaptation … Continue reading

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The Sy Empire

Zev Chafets writes in the New York Times: …The Edict intended to close that loophole. It proclaimed, “No male or female member of our community has the right to intermarry with non-Jews; this law covers conversion, which we consider to … Continue reading

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How to Read the Bible

David Plotz writes Sept. 16, 2007 in the New York Times: All these interpretations for the binding of Isaac — and still others — can be found in James L. Kugel’s “How to Read the Bible,” an awesome, thrilling and … Continue reading

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Naked Juice Truck Smashes Into Pico Bl. Mikveh

This happened a month ago but the scars remain on the mikveh. Nobody was hurt.

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The Triumphant Story Of A Deaf Orthodox Porn Star Who Overcomes Discrimination To Rise To The Top of Her Chosen Profession

Tuesday night, I drive to Sardo’s Bar in Burbank. I interview deaf porn star Savannah Jane. A social worker by training, she entered porn four months ago. "I want to get my degree as a sex therapist and write a … Continue reading

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