Monthly Archives: May 2010

Bombing At Shul

Growing up a Seventh-Day Adventist Christian, I got used to speakers being introduced with a little prayer. You can see some of that action here at Loma Linda last Sabbath. Christians will often say a word of prayer along the … Continue reading

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I Want To Be Big & Tough

I want to hear, “Luke, you are so big!” I like to walk into a room and feel big. I like to go out with girls and feel big. I like to walk into shul and feel big. I hate … Continue reading

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Dr. Gershon Hepner Back In Prison

This is his second felony conviction. The Pico-Robertson resident went back to prison about three months ago. He’ll be away for a few years. Rabbi Steven Weil of Beth Jacob wrote a letter in 2005 pleading for Dr. Hepner to … Continue reading

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Seventh-Day Adventism – Life On The Margins

I spent last Sabbath at the Seventh-Day Adventist university of Loma Linda. During my 30 hours there, I spent a lot of time wondering why this group of Sabbath keepers lived on the margins of society while Sabbath-keeping Jews were … Continue reading

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The Emotional Embargo

New Orleans pimp Frenchy Brouillette writes in his new book: I used the silent treatment to keep order. I gave my respect and friendship to women who treated me with respect and friendship. If you stole from me or cheated … Continue reading

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