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Monthly Archives: November 2008
Is There A Jewish Political Tradition?
Lawrence Kaplan writes to Hirhurim: "Ruth Bevan’s article "Is there a Jewish Poliitical Tradition?" is exceptionally thin. To cite Tevye from "Fiddler on the Roof" as proof of a Jewish anti-political tradition is embarrassing. At least she might have referred … Continue reading
Posted in Hirhurim
Tagged daniel elazar, fiddler on the roof, khm, lawrence kaplan, michael walzer, political tradition
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What Can We Learn From Christians?
I’m not sure. Judaism is a very different religion. Orthodox Judaism in particular is a highly demanding way of life. Sure, groups such as the Happy Minyan and Aish HaTorah can make the medicine of fundamental Jewish life go down … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Jews
Tagged Aish HaTorah, gil student, orthodox jews, orthodox judaism, pagan religions, welcome newcomers
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Where Will The Gays Riot Next?
Joe emails: If you want to know where and when the gays will riot next, this is a great website: http://www.sfgate.com/webdb/prop8/ It shows who gave money in support (or in opposition) of prop 8. If I were on the list, … Continue reading
Posted in Homosexuality
Tagged lavender, money, opposition, riot, sanitary tissue
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Orthodox In-Fighting
Joe emails: The infighting among Orthodox shuls in L.A. is really an embarrassment. Young Israel of North Beverly Hills is a total train wreck and a textbook example of what happens when ego is mixed with money and control issues. … Continue reading
Posted in Orthodoxy
Tagged medical marijuana, orthodox jew, orthodox jews, orthodox shuls, textbook example, Young Israel
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Gay Activists Target Supporters Of Prop 8
This time the Mormon manager (Marjorie Christoffersen) of a restaurant (El Coyote) gets blasted. This approach is sure to win friends and influence people to the gay side. Gay activist Micah reports: Marjorie walked out with (her two daughters?) on … Continue reading
Posted in Homosexuality
Tagged gay activist, gay activists, gay side, lambda legal, mormon church, same sex marriage
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