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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Novel Interpretation of the Purim Story
Joe* emails: Here is a good question for anyone with a deep understanding of Megillat Esther (the Scroll of Esther). At the second feast prepared by Esther for the King and Haman, Esther reveals that she is a Jew and … Continue reading
Posted in Bible
Tagged chamberlains, haman, kill the jews, megillat esther, novel interpretation, purim story
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World Of Tension
I was feeling excited about life this afternoon. I had hope. I had joy. I had walks in the sun. And then I made the mistake of clicking my home page (the DrudgeReport.com), and found this on top: Suddenly, my … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
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Playwright With Beautiful Use
This woman is lovely! I wondered if she had Alexander Technique lessons. Her loose limbs and expressive face go together with the absence of excess tension. It’s hard to do any decent writing when you have a teaching job as … Continue reading
Posted in Alexander Technique
Tagged alexander technique lessons, excess tension, highland neighborhood, manhattan theater club, margaret edson, opera choruses
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The Founders’ Key: The Divine and Natural Connection Between the Declaration and the Constitution and What We Risk by Losing It
I’m listening to Dennis Prager interview Larry Arnn, President of Hillsdale College and author of this new book. Coming back from a commercial, Dennis introduces Larry, who makes an audible inhale. Dennis: “I heard you inhale. That means you want … Continue reading
Posted in Alexander Technique
Tagged Alexander Technique, Dennis Prager, hillsdale college, larry arnn, undue effort
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Adolf Hitler Was Not A Christian
Greg Leake emails: Hi Rabbs and Luke, On the last Torah Talks you briefly discussed the fact that Hitler was not a Christian. Actually, Hitler was not just a little divergent from Christianity; he was in complete opposition to it. … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity
Tagged adolf hitler, aryan christ, magnum opus, profound discovery, schopenhauer and nietzsche, transpersonal nature
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