Monthly Archives: February 2013

Violence Does Not Rob Children Of Innocence, Sex Does

On his radio show Monday, Dennis Prager complained about the sexual emphasis in the Oscars telecast last night. Dennis: “What sex would you show kids? People fully covered under covers? And the parent would tell the ten-year old what is … Continue reading

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Los Angeles Voting Guide

Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney Benny Forer emails his list: As usual, and by popular demand, here is my voter guide. Usual disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any candidates; I am only sending this out as a service. If … Continue reading

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I’m Often Flooded With Rage & Despair

I’ve never had emotions that prevented me from doing whatever was before me. That said, I’ve been feelings these tidal waves of rage and despair the past few weeks. I thought at first they were related to my therapy, readings, … Continue reading

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My Journey Into Orthodox Judaism

I first walked into an Orthodox shul (Knesset Israel Torah Center) in Sacramento in early 1993 on a Sunday morning to take a conversion to Judaism class with friends. The rabbi looked at me walking in with a yarmulke on … Continue reading

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Orthodox Judaism Vs Pagan Pleasures

I try to figure out my contradictory travels over the past 20 years. How did I embrace Judaism on the one hand and pagan pleasures on the other? Was I self-destructive or just trying to consume as much of life … Continue reading

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