Category Archives: Orthodoxy

An Orthodox Jewish Life Keeps You Busy, Not Always Time To Be Nice

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What Have Kollel Guys Ever Done For Trayvon Martin?

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Should Jews Welcome The Convert Into Their Families?

I believe that 95% of Orthodox Jews were born Orthodox (according to sociologist Steven Cohen). For all the talk about baalei teshuva (returnees), they’re a small proportion of the Orthodox. If my 95% fact is correct, should not Orthodox Jews … Continue reading

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Jews, Blacks And The Talk

The Los Angeles Times published recently: For black parents in Pasadena, shootings give fresh relevance to ‘The Talk’ The fatal shootings of Kendrec McDade in Pasadena and a black teen in Florida renew the painful generations-old discussion about the need … Continue reading

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Jews Running Scams

I don’t think Jews are any more dishonest than other people, but I have found pockets of Jewish life (from secular to Orthodox) that are cool with running scams. Jews who are the most invested in the greater society are … Continue reading

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