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Category Archives: Personal
Rabbi Marc Schneier Splits From His Fourth Wife
I broke this story May 26. Today the New York Post reports: Respected Rabbi Marc Schneier has split from his fourth wife and is now spending time with a younger woman. A source tells us the rabbi and wife Tobi … Continue reading
Posted in Abuse, Gershon Hepner, Personal, R. Marc Schneier
Tagged american rabbis, hugh hefner, ken sunshine, pope benedict, rabbi schneier, spiritual adviser
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Marry Him: The Case For Settling For Mr Good Enough
I could not put down this new book from author Lori Gottlieb. I read it straight through Shabbos afternoon. What made it particularly appealing is revenge. As a guy, I have to go through life making the first move on … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Lori Gottlieb, Marriage, Personal
Tagged 18 year olds, dozen women, Lori Gottlieb, women in my life, world is my oyster
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The New Testament Is Feelings Oriented While The Hebrew Bible Is Action Oriented
There’s plenty about action in the New Testament and plenty about feeling in the Hebrew Bible but the stereotype in my headline is generally true. When the Hebrew Bible talks about loving God, it refers primarily to action, not feelings … Continue reading
Posted in Adventist, Christianity, Dennis Prager, Personal
Tagged bible talks, dvar torah, god and goodness, hebrew bible, luke ford, mischievous side, prophet malachai
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Review: ‘Gaming The World’
In Gaming the World: How Sports Are Reshaping Global Politics And Culture, University of Michigan professors Andrei S. Markovits and Lars Rensmann examine the significance of athletics. “Sports matter,” they write in the book’s first sentence. “They hold a singular … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Personal
Tagged andrei s markovits, basketball baseball, leisure time activities, liverpool soccer club, major league baseball, overt racism
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Pinchas Vs. The Girls Of Baal-Peor
This week’s Torah portion has so much slaughter and fornication that it would make a good videogame. I’m normally a very strong man, but there’s just something about Midianite girls that puts the lead in my pencil. I remember meeting … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Torah
Tagged cardboard boxes, christian women, flesh and blood, moral leader, oy vey, stationwagon, stationwagons, strong man, stronger man, talk about jesus, torah portion
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