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Category Archives: Personal
I Try To Take Control
In the fall of 1986, I took an introductory class in American government from professor Larry Wight at Sierra Community College. I loved the class and I loved the teacher. And then a funny thing happened. During each class, I … Continue reading
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A Particularly Wrenching Torah Talk
It’s not uncommon for me to pour my heart out on Torah Talk (though most of the time I hide behind my cynicism). Tonight was particularly painful. I told the truth about a letch who hit on girls during kiddish … Continue reading
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I Sometimes Fear I’m Not A Good Representative Of The Alexander Technique
I wear the uniform of the Alexander teacher. I wear the little hat and the fringes. I have the Alexander name. I abstain from the forbidden foods and observe the sacred holidays. Despite my joy in playing dress-up, when the … Continue reading
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The Jewish Walk Of Shame
I usually leave the house by 6 a.m. weekdays so I can walk to shul and learn Talmud and say the morning prayers with my community. Convinced of my own righteousness, I pay little attention to the noise I make … Continue reading
Do You Behave Better On Your Own Or When You’re With Others?
Hanging out with Rabbi Rabbs on Shabbos, he read to me a few sentences from Rabbi Avigdor Miller who said that you should spend as much time as possible on your own so that you are not dragged down morally … Continue reading