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Category Archives: Personal
Parashat Behar (Leviticus 25:1-26:2)
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Behar (Leviticus 25:1-26:2).
My Cholesterol Is Under Control
From my tests this morning: Component Your result Standard range Units CHOLESTEROL 196
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Testament Of Faith
This article was written by the author — my mother — shortly before her death from cancer in 1970. By Gwen Ford “This lump will have to come out,” the doctor said kindly. My mind raced. “This little lump?” I … Continue reading
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Tagged bible reading, bone cancer, consequent reduction, hospital tests, spirit of god, two and a half years
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Rhapsody In Blue By Gershwin
When I hear the music, I don’t feel abandoned. Instead, I feel like my life is full and rich and exciting. I have so many plans and projects. I want to step into my cold shower, go for my 30-minute … Continue reading
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Tagged fear of abandonment, laura hillenbrand, orange smoothie, rhapsody in blue, social anxiety, thinking about sex
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I Hate It When I’m Just A Symbol
I hate it when I’m just a stand-in for somebody you truly hate. A couple of years ago, I had a woman flee my place after her first visit because my beard and my Orthodoxy made her feel like she … Continue reading
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Tagged false assumptions, orthodox jew, orthodox jews, pagan origins, rebbes, religious holidays
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