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Category Archives: Orthodoxy
Sex In Jerusalem
"Nobody ***** in Jerusalem," says my friend Josh*. "They bring redemption. "You’ve heard of Jerusalem Complex? People go to the Wall and they think they’re the Messiah? They go to Israel and they think they’re some Biblical character. Everything has … Continue reading
Posted in Israel, Jerusalem, Orthodoxy
Tagged biblical character, conservative rabbis, davening, lesbian until graduation, shabbat dinners, shattered vessels
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Envy
"I had lunch with these great people," said my friend. "You know them. They seem to have it all. They seem to have a great marriage. They have a beautiful home. They have beautiful children. They have a great dog. … Continue reading
Posted in Orthodoxy, Personal, Pico/Robertson
Tagged beautiful home, envy, great dog, har, orthodox jews
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Should One Say Gut Shabbos To A Member Of The Opposite Sex Who You Don’t Know?
In my experience, saying "Gut Shabbos" to a member of the opposite sex who you don’t know too often leads to the grossest forms of immorality. As I walk down Pico Blvd on a Shabbos, I only say hello to … Continue reading
Posted in Orthodoxy, Pico/Robertson
Tagged jewish members, orthodox life, pico blvd, shabbos, shiksas
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Orthodox Life In Northern California?
Michael emails: I stumbled across your site today, and got a sense that you have a good feel for Jewish life in Northern California. Is there no Orthodox life to be found north of SF and Berkeley? Seems so beautiful … Continue reading
Posted in California, Orthodoxy
Tagged jewish life, northern california, northern frontier, orthodox life, wife and kid
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Orthodox Bible Study
Rabbi Gil Student writes: Rabbi Hayyim Angel, an extremely popular Bible professor and the rabbi of a large and storied synagogue in Manhattan. He recently published his second book — Revealed Texts, Hidden Meanings: Finding the Religious Significance in Tanakh … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Orthodoxy
Tagged creative thinkers, gil student, nechama leibowitz, orthodox jew, orthodox jews, traditional attitudes
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