Monthly Archives: January 2012

This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Vayechi (Genesis 47:28-50:26)

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. This week we study Parashat Vayechi (Genesis 47:28-50:26). * Rabbi Berel Wein writes: “The book of … Continue reading

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Israeli TV Translated Into American

The Los Angeles Times reports: Reporting from Tel Aviv β€”β€” When the season finale of the Showtime thriller “Homeland” ran last month, it didn’t just cap Claire Danes’ triumphant return to series television β€” it marked the latest milestone for … Continue reading

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I Have A Funny Way Of Showing Affection

In my first year investigating the industry, I met AVN publisher Paul Fishbein. He was very kind to me. He gave me two hours of his time and all the back issues of his publication. Many years later, after I … Continue reading

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Don’t Talk Business In Front Of The Wife

Jane* emails: “My neighbor is an orthodox Jew (I’m Jewish as well, though not as religious) and he told me that his beliefs prohibited him from “talking business in front of [his] wife.” Knowing some strong and financial astute Orthodox … Continue reading

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I Want Daddy To Take Charge

So I’ve been sending out pitches about my Alexander Technique practice to various pain clinics in Los Angeles and I have this fantasy that some doctor is going to email me back and say, “Come see me!” I’ve never done … Continue reading

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