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Daily Archives: October 2, 2009
When Quinn Met Julia
I met Julia from Sweden in October 2007. It was right before Yom Kippur. She was tall, blonde and beautiful. After I wrote up our chat, Julia emailed me: "Good god you’re perfectly evil. Did you know that I used … Continue reading
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She Sold Her Soul
"I want to go the dog for a long walk tomorrow morning," she says. "Then I can spend a long time with you without worrying about him." "Do you think you’ll be able to fit me in around Coco’s schedule?" … Continue reading
Yisroel Pensack: Succot Message From Berkeley Mohel
Berkeley-based Orthodox rabbi and mohel Chanan Feld, who is unable to work or speak due to complications of oral cancer, has issued a message for the Succot holiday that starts tonight. Succot is often called the Harvest holiday. But what … Continue reading
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Tagged Berkeley, R. Chanan Feld, Succot
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The Shabbos Elevator
Rabbi Gil Student writes: A ruling by leading authorities in Israel was recently published in a newspaper, prohibiting the use of so-called "Shabbos Elevators" (I, II). This has led to a big confusion, with people objecting and be unsure of … Continue reading
Posted in Hirhurim
Tagged elyashiv, extenuating circumstances, gil student, hotel in israel, joseph b soloveitchik, leading authorities
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The Mussar Shmooze
Shmuel Sofer writes: The Mussar Movement made famous by R. Yisroel Salanter and his students held that pure Torah study might not adequately train students and adults to perfect their lives and align them with the ethical principles and worldview … Continue reading
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Tagged dessler, ethical development, mashgiach, Mussar, torah study, weekly parsha
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