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Category Archives: Pornography
Joanna Angel Opens Up About James Deen’s Alleged Abuse: ‘He Really Is a Scary Person’
Joanna Angel was raised an Orthodox Jew and went to yeshiva. James Deen grew up in an assimilated Jewish family. A Jew tells me: You are correct about Deen growing up in an assimilated Jewish family. In fact, his father … Continue reading
Are we slut-shaming Jenna Jameson and should we stop?
Mayim Bialik writes: I keep getting asked about former adult film star Jenna Jameson’s new reality show – not because I know a lot about Jameson, or her profession, but because the show chronicles her conversion to Judaism. Jenna Jameson … Continue reading
Pornographer Turned Anti-Porn Crusader To Plead No Contest To Felonies With An Under-Age Girls
Donny Pauling’s long rambling confession is here. From Wikipedia: Pauling was arrested Dec. 1, 2014 on three felony sex charges, including unlawful intercourse (statutory rape), after a 16-year-old female told law enforcement that Pauling had ongoing sexual contact with her … Continue reading
Porn Star Joanna Angel Says Orthodox Parents Accept Her
Porn star Mila Shegol graduated from Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy. Many Jewish institutions, including Orthodox Jewish day schools, successfully solicit donations from Jewish pornographers. Pornographer Joseph Shemesh in the San Fernando Valley sent his kids to Orthodox day schools. Orthodox … Continue reading
Ex-Fiance in the Porn Industry
Joe* emails: Dear Mr. Ford: I recently saw your segment on Netflix’s, After The Porn Ends. I was impressed by your knowledge and understanding of the porn industry. I am currently going through my own education in porn, albeit unwillingly. … Continue reading
The Hyper-Sexualization of Western Culture
When you read the Bible, you see the Hebrews creating a generally stricter sexual morality than that which reigned at the time. Still, the Hebrews frequently sinned in the sexual arena and the Bible is unsparing in pointing out their … Continue reading
Orthodox Jews And America’s Culture Wars
Elliot Resnick writes: Jews in pre-war Europe tended to fear fundamentalist Christianity. They knew that Christian fervor often led to expulsions, blood libels, and forced conversions. Indeed, when Russia’s Queen Elizabeth barred all Jews from her realm in 1742, she … Continue reading
Jews Downplay Ties to Immigration Advocate Roy Naim After Child Porn Arrest
Forward: Two Orthodox groups that aid disabled children are downplaying their ties to a prominent undocumented immigration activist who has been accused of downloading child pornography. Roy Naim was accused on September 18 in federal court in Brooklyn with admitting … Continue reading
Narcissists Watch More Porn: Enter Eroticized Rage
Linda Hatch writes: For the narcissistic sex addict, compulsively seeking out pornography on the internet does more that just provide sexual arousal and gratification. Remember, the narcissist who cannot resist internet porn may be being triggered by an intense need … Continue reading
50 Shades Of Grey
Chaim Amalek: I do not approve of so-called erotica. It is of a piece with Bikram Yoga, iPhones, cats, sleeping with a large dog, and concern for the 3rd World.