Daily Archives: March 29, 2012

Rabbis Thirsting For Honor

I grew up a Seventh-Day Adventist. I was a preacher’s kid. I knew dozens of clergy. Almost all of them said they felt a divine call to become a pastor. By contrast, I don’t know any rabbis who felt a … Continue reading

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Gay Torah Scholars

Are there or have there been great Torah scholars who are gay or bi or never married? Marc B. Shapiro says: “There must have been great Torah scholars who were gay or bisexual, but this is not the sort of … Continue reading

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Corporate Pranks

A friend posts to FB: Need to interview a branding and marketing expert about corporate pranks on April 1. Looking for someone who can speak to the topic in broad terms and not just promote their own client. I post: … Continue reading

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