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Category Archives: Personal
The Pariah and the Jewish Girl
So my writing teacher asked me how did I know that I had low social status in Jewish life. I met Bella* at a Shabbat dinner in March of 1998. It was set up by **** but was at the … Continue reading
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The Philosopher And The Poet
So I was at Starbucks and the 18yo poet sat on the other side of the store. Both of our mothers died of cancer. Both of us like to do our own thing. Both of us go one way and … Continue reading
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What Do I Want In A Woman?
I don’t want to go to bed with Rachel and wake up with Leah. I want someone who does not repulse me when I wake up in the morning and see her without make-up. I don’t want to have to … Continue reading
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What Did I Think Love Was?
Love for me has primarily meant romantic love. Sexual love. Agape love is great in real life but it is not the stuff of fantasy. So love for me has primarily been a fantasy rather than a reality, an aching … Continue reading
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What’s My Role In Judaism?
Sometimes I think I’m the court jester. Other times, I think I have a powerful role. More people read me than hear any Shabbos morning sermon. People don’t treat me trivially. I remain an outsider. Almost every group I join … Continue reading
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