Monthly Archives: May 2011

Why Not Allow For Quickie Conversions To Judaism?

From Rabbi Moss in Australia: Question of the Week: I often hear rabbis complain that the Jewish people is shrinking due to intermarriage and assimilation. But it is you rabbis who are the major obstacle to Judaism growing! If you … Continue reading

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Who’s Got The Most To Gain If Your Life Stays Screwed Up?

That’s a great question Dr. Patrick Carnes asks in his book The Betrayal Bond: Breaking Free of Exploitive Relationships. This is an amazing question. Often you might find your life screwed up beyond recognition and you have no idea why. … Continue reading

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The Culture Of Dependency

On his radio show today, Dennis Prager said: “There is nothing in life more easily adapted to than being given things for free. And when they are taken away, not only are you angry, you feel like a human right … Continue reading

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What Makes An Angeleno?

I’ve lived in Los Angeles since 1994. I spent most of 1977-1993 in Northern California (chiefly the Napa Valley and 40 minutes north of Sacramento in Auburn). Stimulated by this Hector Tobar essay, here are the big differences I see … Continue reading

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Rita Pauker Says The Repo Men Took Back Her Four Torah Scrolls From Rabbi Ohana

I spoke to Rita Pauker Thursday night. She says that a repo team went to Rabbi Ohana’s shul yesterday and from among the ten Torah scrolls there, they took back her four Torah scrolls. She says the repo men have … Continue reading

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