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Category Archives: Tamara Shayne Kagel
Tamara Shayne Kagel Update
I interviewed the Jewish Journal columnist here. On his radio show Thursday, Dennis Prager said: “My most touching, no, the most dramatic example of this was the Jewish woman I had on the show because I write a column for … Continue reading
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Tamara Doesn’t Want To Marry A Republican!
Here are two of my favorite people in one essay! Tamara Shayne Kagel is a terrific writer and Dennis Prager is a great thinker. Dennis Prager writes: Two weeks ago, Jewish Journal blogger Tamara Shayne Kagel wrote a piece titled, … Continue reading
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Are The Rich Different?
I think the rich are different (and not just that they have more money). I have no idea if Jewish Journal editor Rob Eshman comes from money but he seems to have the easy confidence that comes from coming from … Continue reading
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Tagged eye on the prize, Jewish Journal, kagel, self made man, tamara shayne, things that matter
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Drunk On Love
A few years ago, I met a girl at a convention. She had a boyfriend but was complaining about him a lot and very quickly we hooked up and she became my girl. But was she my girl? I had … Continue reading
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Tagged Jewish Journal, journal columnist, psychological training, Rachel Resnick, tamara shayne, unrealistic expectation
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Flirting Her Way To The Top
Tamara Shayne Kagel writes: I didn’t make the rules of the game, I just play by them. And the ability to flirt with men, (especially accomplished men which often means especially older men), is a networking tool just as useful … Continue reading
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Tagged chronological age, kagel, Lara Logan, networking tool, prospective husband, rules of the game, single girls, tamara shayne
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When The Boyfriend Comes First
Tamara Shayne Kagel writes: When you’re single, your relationships with your friends and family become more important. Everyone likes to think that when they are in a relationship they will be the same good friend they were before and they … Continue reading
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Tagged kagel, relationship work, rest of your life, romantic relationship, tamara shayne, unspoken truth
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Tamara Shayne Kagel: The Craigslist Killer in All of Us
I’ve been working so hard to keep my inner Craigslist Killer suppressed that I’m blown away that Tamara was able to detect it. Sometimes you can’t fool a good woman’s intuition. Tamara writes for the Jewish Journal: I think everyone … Continue reading
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Tagged fantasy life, self defense class, sex sexuality, sexual fantasy, sexual perversion, tamara shayne
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The Torah Is Not Just A Story Book
I drink from Tamara’s cup while absorbing the rabbi’s wise teachings. Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales. I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every … Continue reading
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This Jewish Girl Loves Christmas
Tamara Shayne Kagel blogs: It’s the one day of the year my family always spends together where there are zero expectations. We go to the movies. Where we don’t have to pray. Nobody’s nagging me to just try the liver … Continue reading
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Tagged arclight, jewish friends, jewish girl, kishka, kosher wine, tamara shayne
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Do Men Respect Scantily Clad Women?
Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales. Watch our complete interview. Luke: “How often do you find that your thoughts are not taken seriously because you are attractive?” … Continue reading
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Tagged cognitive ability, intellectual level, Jewish Journal, short skirt, supreme court justice, tight dress
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