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Monthly Archives: July 2011
Is Scientology More Silly Than Judaism?
From the Los Angeles Times: It would be easy to deride or dismiss many of Scientology’s more eccentric elements, such as the long-held secret story of Xenu, the evil tyrant leader of the “Galactic Confederation.” Only after reaching an advanced … Continue reading
Posted in Scientology
Tagged evil tyrant, famous scientologist, galactic confederation, hydrogen bombs, leap of faith, mainstream religions
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Email Tampering Got R. Pilichowski Fired From Beth Jacob
Norm emails: After 10 days, you have succeeded only in “uncovering” the facts that the entire city knows. Your sources must be drying up. Yes, Rabbi Uri Pilichowski was forced to resign, and it was very sad coming after his … Continue reading
Posted in Beth Jacob, R. Uri Pilichowski
Tagged assistant rabbi, Beth Jacob, beth jacob congregation, beverly hills ca, ceo job, e mail, eldest daughter, entire city, job prospects, Kollel, Orthodox Union, rabbi, shiurim, youth group leaders
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White Racism In New Orleans
I’m watching a Daniel Tosh comedy special on Netflix streaming. Daniel: “Secretly I hope that New Orleans gets nailed again. You’d rather spend billions rebuilding a city that is below sea level? I’ve got another business plan. Cut our losses … Continue reading
Posted in Race
Tagged anti perspirant, blatant racism, daniel tosh, orleans cajuns, racism in new orleans, white racism
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Annie Sprinkle – New York Times Book Reviewer
I was reading the New York Times Sunday Book Review last night and came across a familiar name — Annie Sprinkle. She’s reviewing a book called “Paying For It.” It is the second review that the Times has devoted to … Continue reading
Posted in Journalism
Tagged academic aids, aids educator, annie sprinkle, new york times sunday book review, political activist, roger kimball
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Rabbi Uri Pilichowski’s Resignation From Beth Jacob Was Not Voluntary
*Update!* Rabbi Pilichowski apparently did something and was then quickly forced to resign. What happened we do not know as yet. At a board meeting of Beth Jacob last week, the head rabbi of the shul and the president of … Continue reading
Posted in Beth Jacob, R. Uri Pilichowski
Tagged Beth Jacob, board meeting, head rabbi, resignation, shul
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