Monthly Archives: July 2020

A Brief History Of The Talmud

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A History of the Talmud

Here are some highlights from this 2019 book by the librarian at JTS: * Before the first century of the common era, Judaism was, with variations, biblical Judaism, a Judaism defined by the library of books that had been accepted … Continue reading

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Breaking News: Sex, Lies and the Murdoch Succession (2013)

Here are some highlights from this 2013 book: * one of Rupert’s great attractions is that he rarely thinks hard before opening his mouth. * Rupert Murdoch is half puritan, half gambler, and that’s the way he has always behaved. … Continue reading

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LAT: A fake congregation and tax schemes — California rabbi’s years of fraud revealed

From the Los Angeles Times: After the shooting, he called for tolerance, love and forgiveness in numerous appearances and speeches. He was invited to the White House, met President Trump, and hosted Vice President Mike Pence at the Poway synagogue. … Continue reading

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The Black Pill

I notice vast numbers of people on the Dissident Right are black-pilled (pessimistic about the future). This despair seems to be the dominant emotion among the comments I read on Unz.com and on Twitter. Why? I don’t think this despair … Continue reading

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