Category Archives: Orthodoxy

Reporting Child Abuse

Psychologist Michael J. Salamon writes: The New York Times got it right. In an editorial published on Thursday May 19, the Times castigated the Vatican for issuing “flimsy guidelines” for combating the sexual abuse of children by the clerical hierarchy. … Continue reading

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I Like People With Strong Identities

I love people who know who they are and what their place is in life. I love strong identities. It makes relating to someone much easier. Generally, I prefer to deal with a committed Muslim than a wishy-washy Jew. With … Continue reading

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Google Your Way To Orthodox Judaism

People treat you the way you train them. If you let them get away with it, people will abuse you. If you appeal to their nasty side, you’ll get treatment. If you appeal to their nobility, you’ll get that. I’ve … Continue reading

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Google Your Way To Orthodox Judaism

My helpful essay on how to convert to Orthodox Judaism. Watch the whole show.

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A Brief History Of My Beard

Noon. Thursday. Jan. 31. 2008. I’m at the Robertson branch of the Los Angeles Public Library leafing through the February issue of Commentary magazine. It’s been a few days since I’ve shaved. I stop at an article on the role … Continue reading

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