Monthly Archives: January 2012

Torah Talk! Parashat Beshallach (Exodus 13:17-17:16)

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7:00 pm PST on the rabbi’s cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. This week we study Parashat Beshallach (Exodus 13:17-17:16).

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Should I Move To Las Vegas?

There are no Alexander Technique teachers in Las Vegas. Perhaps I’ll pop over on a regular basis and give lessons. If you’re interested in $100 Alexander lessons, email me at lukeisback at gmail.com. Las Vegas has about ten kosher restaurants … Continue reading

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Muslim Fanatics And Secular Fanatics

Dennis Prager writes: The Muslim world is threatened by religious fanaticism. The Western world is threatened by secular fanaticism. Both seek to dominate society and to use state power to do so. Both seek to eliminate the Other — for … Continue reading

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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Beshallach (Exodus 13:17-17:16)

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7:00 pm PST on the rabbi’s cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. This week we study Parashat Beshallach (Exodus 13:17-17:16). * God does not lead the Jews by the … Continue reading

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The Haredi Obsession With Bugs

Jonah Lowenfeld writes in this week’s Jewish Journal: The presence of even one whole bug, dead or alive, can render an entire vegetable treif — unkosher. On this matter, Orthodox rabbis are unequivocal. “From a Torah perspective, eating a Big … Continue reading

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