Monthly Archives: October 2008

Are Women The Apex Of Creation?

Monica and Jupiter don’t like the idea that women are the apex of creation. They say it is an excuse to discriminate against women, keep them out of Torah study. Complete discussion video here.

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What Does It Mean To Subdue The Earth?

Monica, a professor of Jewish studies, says these opening chapters of Genesis are her favorite parts of the Bible. She’s taught the Bible as literature. Complete discussion video here.

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Where Does Luke Ford Daven?

At shalosh sheudos (third meal) today, a new friend said to me, "All my friends ask me, ‘Is it true Luke Ford davens at the Happy Minyan?’" I’m still singing. Lila li. Li lalalalilili, bum, bum, bum. That place rocks. … Continue reading

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The Genius: How Bill Walsh Reinvented Football and Created an NFL Dynasty

David Harris has zero flair as a writer but his new book is a solid collection of information. (Then it sneaks up on you and will leave you in tears.) From 1985-1987, I covered Bill Walsh and the San Francisco … Continue reading

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Danielle Berrin Profiles Director Brett Ratner

This is Danielle’s best article yet. She quite properly keeps the focus on herself: I’ve been cornered downstairs in the gold lamé disco basement at Brett Ratner’s house and he’s hitting on me. His insistence suggests he’s accustomed to getting … Continue reading

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