Monthly Archives: April 2011

This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30)

I discuss the weekly Torah portion every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week we study Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30). I’m no longer working with the rabbi. So I need a new partner … Continue reading

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A Jewish Horror Movie

Khunrum emails: It appears to me that Luke has written the perfect movie with a Jewish twist. All we need are some middle aged Jewish players (no sex) to play the various parents, friends and therapists who can’t stand Luke … Continue reading

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Obama’s Now A Deficit Hawk

From DennisPrager.com: Monday, April 11, 2011 Radio Show 20110411 – 1 Political Neurosis Prager H1: The Republicans and Democrats settled the budget crisis over the weekend. In the space of a few hours, President Obama transformed himself into a deficit … Continue reading

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The Minyan Offers Human Solidarity

Rabbi Elazar Muskin writes: Author Hillel Halkin, reviewing the Koren Sacks Siddur in the spring 2010 Jewish Review of Books, recounts a charming story that he heard from his father: “My father, who prayed with great kavanah [concentration] yet was … Continue reading

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Knock, Knock, Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door

I met Sara from South Africa* in June 1994 at a Stu and Lew Jewish singles dance. She was standing by herself and seemed available. I just get a feeling about certain girls, that they’re in my league. Sara was … Continue reading

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