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Category Archives: Rob Eshman
Rob Eshman’s Dialogue With Rabbi David Wolpe
It’s my first time at Friday Night Live in 15 months. I had vowed I’d stop going upon turning 40 (May 28, 2006). This was my second time back. "Could I see some ID?" asks a young friend. I ask … Continue reading
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Rambam’s Bunnies
Rob Eshman writes: Just after I returned from vacation, I found myself at the Playboy Mansion. I know — that sounds redundant. But I have a perfectly good explanation for going there, so good my wife almost believed it. I … Continue reading
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Rob ‘Mac’ Eshman Teaches The Game
Danielle Berrin, calendar girl and all-round actress, writes for the Jewish Journal’s new blog: Last week at FNL, ATID Director Stacey Zackin announced, "Next month at Friday Night Live, the editor of The Jewish Journal will be here to discuss … Continue reading
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Rob Eshman, Amy Klein: Sex Slaves Of 3580 Wilshire Blvd
Somebody should free them from their delusions. “Slaves we were in a land not of our own…” Amy Klein was 29 years and living in Jerusalem. She wanted to begin a new life so she snagged a job as managing … Continue reading
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