Monthly Archives: December 2011

How Do Chabad Guys Do It?

I keep meeting Chabad guys with no money and no college degree and yet they’re married to young women who look like models. How do they do it? Chaim Amalek emails: “Also, HOW DO THEY DO IT? I remember as … Continue reading

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You Have To Make An Effort

On Dennis Prager’s radio show today, psychiatrist Dr. Stephen Marmer said: “Happiness, love, creativity, will power, all of them need input. Entropy, the tendency for things to disintegrate, is the default state. If we don’t put energy in, we’re going … Continue reading

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Getting In Trouble

Years ago, I interviewed a teacher who in most of our dealings, was highly outspoken. I noticed he was very careful during our recording in what he said. He seemed eager to not offend anyone. At the end of the … Continue reading

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Dennis Prager Believes In The Chanukkah Miracle

According to Wikipedia: “According to the Talmud, olive oil was needed for the menorah in the Temple, which was required to burn throughout the night every night. The story goes that there was only enough oil to burn for one … Continue reading

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NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change

I have friends and acquaintances in this Muslim-Jewish dialogue group. I think Alexander Technique would be so helpful for people trying to do things in a new way. Let’s say you stay fixed in all of your habitual reactions to … Continue reading

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