Monthly Archives: February 2012

Racist Statements In Torah

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Luke Ford

DF writes to Marc B. Shapiro: You assert that some things, viz, negative comments about non-Jews or blacks, should be kept out of school. But there are many such statements, about both categories, in rabbinic works down throughout the centuries. … Continue reading →

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It’s OK To Go To Lectures By Old Ladies

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Luke Ford

Marc B. Shapiro writes: “Who says we make no distinctions between a regular woman and what I termed a “very old” woman. R. Aviner told me that in his opinion it is forbidden to attend a lecture given by a … Continue reading →

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The Jewish View Of Hinduism

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Luke Ford

Marc B. Shapiro writes: I think readers will find this document interesting: link (pdf). It contains the Chief Rabbinate of Israel’s acknowledgment that Hinduism is monotheistic. In fact—and I know that people will find this hard to accept—from a Jewish … Continue reading →

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Why Do People Do Tai Chi In The Park?

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Luke Ford

Adam Carolla was on Dennis Prager’s radio show today. “I’m curious about those guys who practice tai chi in the park,” said Adam. “Don’t you have a living room? Don’t you have a swathe of carpet to stand upon? Do … Continue reading →

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Parashat Terumah (Exodus 25:1-27:19)

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Luke Ford

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 Terumah (Exodus 25:1-27:19).

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