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Category Archives: R. Rabbs
Torah Talk With Rabbi Rabbs
This week we have two Torah portions — V’Zot HaBerachah (Deuteronomy 33:1–34:12) and Bereishit (Genesis 1:1–6:8). We talk about the 2010 movie Casino Jack about the Orthodox Jew and scandalous lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
I Review The Rabbi Rabbs Book Of Woe
Watch the whole thing: Greg Leake emails: Hi Luke and Rabbs, I’m astonished. Rabbi Rabbs, I had no idea that you were struggling with so many psychological and spiritual challenges every single day. Previously, when I would hear you say … Continue reading
The Jewish Holiday Of Succoth (Tabernacles)
Succoth starts Wednesday night. It is a particularly joyous Jewish holiday where we are commanded by God to dwell in booths. R. Rabbs writes: “Sukkos, which has timely significance because we celebrate it next month, is another Yom Tov that … Continue reading
Rabbs: The Power And The Glory
From last Monday night’s Torah talk: Luke: “How was your Rosh Hashanah?” Rabbs: “God awful. Seventy three straight hours of going out of my mind. I absolutely hated it. Brutal.” Luke: “What do you have against going to shul?” Rabbs: … Continue reading
Preparing For Yom Kippur
Our topic is the Day of Atonement. Does God need to die on a cross to save us from our sins? According to Wikipedia: Yom Kippur (Hebrew: יוֹם כִּפּוּר, IPA: [ˈjom kiˈpur]), also known as the Day of Atonement, is … Continue reading
Latest Torah Talk Response
Greg Leake writes: Hi Luke, Another great session with ZZ Top and the Spaceman. The Torah Corral was a funny bit and so was the list of 10 pejorative things to say about Luke. Cruel, but amusing nonetheless. Quite a … Continue reading
The Ten Commandments Of Luke Ford
Rabbi Rabbs goes off:
God Hates Sodomy
This week’s Torah portion is Haazinu (the end of Deuteronomy). On Torah Talk, Rabbi Rabbs discusses Rosh Hashanah, the parsha, and the Ten Commandments of Luke Ford: * You shall laugh at Christianity, and compare believing in Jesus to believing … Continue reading
What To Do If A Stripper Sits On Your Lap
It is important to talk to people softly, because if you yell at them, you might lose your voice and then you couldn’t tell a stripper to get off your lap. Watch the whole Torah talk. Greg Leake emails: Hi … Continue reading