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Category Archives: Jerusalem
Jerusalem
ChatGPT says: You love Jerusalem (And did those feet in ancient time) because it speaks to a longing you carry that is not about any specific religion but about identity, belonging, and the urge to build a world that feels … Continue reading
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Why Is Trump Moving The U.S. Embassy To Jerusalem?
This is the best explanation I’ve heard yet. Andrew Sullivan writes: I have to say I roll my eyes at the various attempts to explain President Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of the Jewish state, and to … Continue reading
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Trump’s Sinister Anti-Semitic Motivations For Recognizing Jerusalem As Israel’s Capital
Comments at Steve Sailer: * Unz’s own Israel Shamir, hints at an opposite ‘anti-Semitic’ interpretation of this Trump move … as a very clever anti-Israeli & anti-Jewish-lobby wrecking ball, using Israel’s own over-reaching desires to ruin it, as a couple … Continue reading
Jerusalem: 4000 Years in 5 Minutes
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Former Chief Rabbi of Israel Mordechai Eliyahu Dies at 81
The Telegraph.co.uk ran an obituary of former chief Sephardic rabbi of Israel, Mordechai Eliyahu: Mordechai Eliyahu, who died in Jerusalem on June 7 aged 81, was a former Chief Rabbi of Israel (“Rishon Le’Zion”) and a spiritual leader of the … Continue reading
Posted in Jerusalem, Los Angeles, San Francisco
Tagged chief Sephardic rabbi of Israel, dayan, Magain David Sephardim Congregation, Mordechai Eliyahu, obituary, Porat Yosef yeshiva, R. Eliahu Shalom Ezran, rishon lezion
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Seeking Justice In Jerusalem
Benji Kornbluth emails: Dear Luke Ford, I was wondering if I can ask your help on a matter. I live in Israel and work in the Real-Estate field (it’s tough and making a living for me isn’t easy), last year … Continue reading
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Tagged eretz yisrael, false rumours, justice in jerusalem, luke ford, orthodox jew, psak
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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
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Tagged biblical character, conservative rabbis, davening, lesbian until graduation, shabbat dinners, shattered vessels
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Ovadia Yosef’s Son Says Bachelors Over 20 Must Leave Jerusalem
Rabbi Steven Weil has a like-mind in the holy city. I wonder what I could do to convince the rabbis of my sturdy heterosexual inclinations? Just because I am almost 43 and never married… YNETNEWS reports: Ultra-orthodox bachelors over the … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Jerusalem, Jews
Tagged eretz israel, hazon, inclinations, rabbi ovadia yosef, Rabbis, yeshiva student
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