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Monthly Archives: August 2009
Little Arab Boys Need Love Too
He was talking to a friend on Shabbos. "She said you were a little," he said, and, palms up, pumped his hands up and down. A little off? He thought only he knew that. Is it so obvious? Ouch. Then … Continue reading
Posted in David Suissa, Limmud, Monica Osborne, Personal
Tagged arab boys, making an omelette, off kilter, seducer, slaughter goats, tears in my eyes
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Killing Time On Shabbat
In Judaism, the Sabbath — like other commandments — is often something more to be endured than to be celebrated. I always thought that when I got married and had a family that observing the Sabbath would be easier. But … Continue reading
Posted in David Suissa
Tagged beating heart, beverlywood, Jewish Journal, observing the sabbath, shabbat afternoon, time killer
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A Manhattan Memorial For The Victims Of The Tel Aviv Gay Massacre
From the blog of the community of queer frum (Orthodox) women: Last Saturday night, an unknown assailant opened fire on a Jewish support group for gay and lesbian youth, killing three and injuring ten minors. Join us for a community-wide memorial service as we … Continue reading
Posted in Homosexuality
Tagged chovevei torah, community speakers, gay and lesbian youth, last saturday night, lgbt jews, rabbi yosef
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Confiding Vs Venting
I was feeling quite honored this week that a beautiful woman was confiding in me. Then a few minutes later, she went cold. I didn’t understand it. I wondered what I did wrong. I find emotional intimacy with an amazing … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged beautiful woman, emotional cycle, emotional intimacy, few minutes, mutual friend
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The Well-Timed Smack
On his radio show August 26 (third hour), Dennis Prager said: "I used to be opposed to it [smacking a kid]. I did not raise my kids with it. Over the course of time, watching children, talking to adults with … Continue reading
Posted in Dennis Prager
Tagged biblical verse, book of proverbs, corporal punishment, Dennis Prager, physical discipline, talking to adults
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