Daily Archives: April 27, 2008

It Was Long And Hot

I’m referring to my Passover. Like all Jewish holidays with the extra day of yom tov (holy day) because we live in the diaspora, it was more of an endurance test than a spiritual uplift. I want to join Dennis … Continue reading

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Damian Chapa On His New Movie ‘Polanski, Unauthorized’

On April 23, I talk to director Damian Chapa after the premiere of his movie "Polanski, Unauthorized." The interview begins three minute into this video. Luke: "How do you think Roman Polanski will feel about this?" Damian: "I hope he … Continue reading

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Rabbi Ephraim Bryks – Marriage Counselor

Vicki Polin writes: Case of Rabbi Ephraim Bryks (Brooklyn, NY) – This makes me sick! www.theawarenesscenter.org/bryks_ephraim.html What more can we do to protect innocent people from becoming the next victim of Rabbi Ephraim Bryks?  How is it that after all … Continue reading

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Russian Emigre Writer Sana Krasikov On Good & Evil

I met Sana at LimmudLA. We hit it off. I just read her first book and wanted to discuss it with her. I call her at 7 a.m. April 24, 2008, with evil on my mind. Sana: "You’re up so … Continue reading

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She Would’ve Been 78

My mom died April 24, 1970. I was almost four. I remember her. Most of the women I’ve loved have been like her — cute, cuddly, nurturing and chronically late and unorganized. She would’ve turned 78 Saturday. I don’t say … Continue reading

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