Category Archives: Jews

Los Angeles Synagogue Shaarei Tefila Sued

Background on this dispute. In the following case, disgruntled congregant Allan Lowy is suing the shul (Western Jewish Institute aka Shaarei Tefila). From LASuperiorCourt.org: Case Number: BC475366 ALLAN LOWY ET AL VS WESTERN JEWISH INSTITUTE ET AL Filing Date: 12/16/2011 … Continue reading

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The Jewish Annotated New Testament

The New York Times reports Nov. 25, 2011: SAN FRANCISCO — Growing up Jewish in North Dartmouth, Mass., Amy-Jill Levine loved Christianity. Her neighborhood “was almost entirely Portuguese and Roman Catholic,” Dr. Levine said last Sunday at her book party … Continue reading

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The Lost Meaning of the Seventh Day May 15, 2010 At Loma Linda University

Last year, I was on a panel discussing a new book about Jews, Christians, the Holocaust, and the Sabbath. As I watch myself 18 months later, I feel uncomfortable. I was not gracious. I was weird. I was provocative. I … Continue reading

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Cheating Ring In New York

Those arrested are mainly (or all?) Persian Jews. A shanda for the goyim! MINEOLA, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) – Seven former and current students of a prestigious Long Island high school were arrested Tuesday in an alleged SAT cheating ring. Nassau County … Continue reading

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Why Do We Give Inordinate Power To Sexual Sins?

Why do these sex harassment charges, if true, sink Herman Cain’s presidency? What if a candidate dishonored his parents? Or stole computer software? Why is that not a big deal but sex harassment a big deal? I think I know … Continue reading

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