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Monthly Archives: September 2011
Are My Creative Days Behind Me?
I often find myself thinking, what’s behind me and what’s ahead of me? How frightened should I be about the future? How stoked should I get about the changes I’ve made in my life? Will the next half of my … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged avn awards, book of mormon, creative days, parker of south park, south park fame, trey parker
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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Ha’azinu (Deuteronomy 32:1-52)
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7:00 pm PST on the Rabbi Rabbs cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. Watch the video! This week we study Parashat Ha’azinu (Deuteronomy 32:1-52). * Rabbi Berel Wein writes: … Continue reading
Posted in Torah
Tagged human civilization, rabbi berel wein, rabbi wein, rabbs, secular jews, weekly torah portion
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I’ve Been Humbled By Life
I’m humbled by how often my tendencies to bridle at authority interfere with my career success. I just don’t like being told what to do. It’s like I live my life in perpetual rebellion against anyone who reminds me of … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged best of intentions, bridle, career success, frequent thing, parent teacher conferences, personal connection
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Jews Aren’t Afraid To Claim Credit For Their Good Deeds
In my Protestant upbringing, we were taught to not push ourselves forward too obviously. Always appear reluctant to claim credit. Better to moan and groan about what a great sinner you are. By contrast, I’ve noticed that Jews tend to … Continue reading
Posted in Adventist, Jews
Tagged many circles, money money, natural passions, romantic notions, sex and money, sex money
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Leaving The Hovel, Creating A New Life
Greg Leake emails: Hi Luke, you know, I am not unsympathetic with your situation. You have had to shave off your beard and move out of your residence all at the same time. Maybe you’re taking this with equanimity, but … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged goys, hovel, Modern Orthodox, orthodox judaism, private yard, religious context
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