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"This guy knows all the gossip, the ins and outs, the lashon hara of the Orthodox world. He’s an [expert] in... all the inner workings of the Orthodox world." (Rabbi Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff) LATEST POSTS:
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- The Witnessed Life: A Hero System for Italian Sociologist Gabriella Turnaturi
- Henty’s Catechism: The Hero System of the Adventure Novel
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- The Fair Witness: Evan Osnos and the Hero System of the Even Voice
- The Hero System of UC Berkeley School of Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky
- The Hero System of WSJ Editor Emma Tucker
- Report: Rabbi Eliyahu Haimof, Accused in Lawsuit of Sexually and Physically Abusing Child, Threatens ZA’AKAH with Lawsuit, Then with Din Torah
- Report: Oberlin Chabad Rabbi, Shlomo Elkan, Removed Banned from Campus for Allegedly Engaging in Online Conversation Describing the Sexual Abuse of Children
- Substack Article: ‘Poking a Hornet’s Nest: Breaking the Silence on Akiva Roth, EBJC, Camp Ramah and Cover-Up Culture in Conservative Judaism’
- Manny Waks Abuser Sentenced
- Report: Lakewood Resident, Shemuel Shalomchaim, Charged with Rape
- Report: Saul Len Changes His Story Again, Claims He Unwittingly Uploaded All That CSAM to Google Drive, Claims to Start Organization to Help People with Porn Addictions
- Report: North Miami Beach Resident, Yona (Shaya) Lunger, Arrested Twice, Charged with Multiple Sex Crimes Against Children
- Report: Lakewood Resident, Rabbi Yechiel Farkash, Facing Extradition to Israel for Alleged Sexual Abuse of Students at Bnei Brak Yeshiva Where He Taught, Denied Bond Ahead of Extradition Hearing
- Report: YULA Sued for Sexual Abuse of Student by Former Director of Academic Support, Julie Tichon, Who Pleaded No Contest to Sexual Abuse of Two Students in Criminal Case
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Category Archives: Personal
I’m Trying To Figure Out The Difference Between Gay And Persian
An Orthodox Persian friend says he knows of no gay Persian Jew. Is it true that homosexuality is unknown among the Persians? Ahmadinijad says so. I am trying to figure out if my friend is gay. He’s Persian Orthodox, nearly … Continue reading
Making Jews Look Good Since 1993
A friend at work tells her 41 yo son about me: “There’s this kid a few years older than you with a cherubic Anglican face who’s an Orthodox Jew.” “Did he convert?” “Yes. He wears his beanie every day and … Continue reading
I Fell In Love With My Pharmacist
After nearly 12 happy years with the program, I gave up my Kaiser health insurance in March because I couldn’t afford the $420 a month premium. I went to pay cash for a prescription today for fluticasone propionate nasal spray … Continue reading
How Do Girls React To Me?
My writing teacher: “I’d love to see a girl reacting to you.” A girl who responds to me will typically hold my eye contact for an extra beat. She’ll position herself near me. She’ll smile. She’ll talk. She’ll open up … Continue reading
On The Verge Of Something
So I had known this woman since shortly after I moved to Los Angeles in 1994. She was a fellow convert to Judaism. We often went to the same temples. She was a shy timid sort, a good girl, but … Continue reading
When Did You Last Kiss Someone You Loved?
For me, it’s been 32 months. * A former GF would say to me: “I just want to feel full.” Such a sweet way of putting it. * I gave up my Kaiser health insurance in March because I couldn’t … Continue reading
What Inspires Me?
Here are some of my assignments from my opening class in producing a one-man play: WHAT INSPIRES YOU? * Music * Good Torah teaching. * Attention * Beauty * The desires to communicate, to understand, to work things out * … Continue reading
Jewish vs Christian Generosity
I first heard about the “medical intuitive” in 1989 when I was struggling with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I finally met one last Rosh Hashanah at Schwartzie’s Chai Center service. She directed me to DragonHerbs.com and I’ve been vibrating ever since. … Continue reading
The Pure Soul Of The Penitent
* A man first needs to ask, “Where do I want to go?” before he asks, “Who do I want to take with me?” (David DeAngelo) * Heard today: “Baalei teshuvos (newcomers to Orthodox Judaism) have pure souls but STDs.” … Continue reading
The True Path
My car died last Thursday. My mechanic couldn’t figure it out. I went into work Tuesday morning and told my boss the problem. He said it was the timing belt. Five minutes later, my mechanic calls to say my problem … Continue reading