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Tag Archives: orthodox judaism
Sex In Orthodox Judaism
Hirhurim writes: "I sent a few questions to Sara Diament, author of an important new book for parents titled Talking To Your Children About Intimacy: A Guide For Orthodox Jewish Parents (link). My questions are in bold. You can also … Continue reading
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Tagged christian zionists, conservative christianity, orthodox jewish parents, orthodox judaism, orthodox rabbis, sacred texts of judaism
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Ivanka Trump Marries Jared Kushner In An Orthodox Ceremony
From Hirhurim: Rav Elyashiv’s rulings hit mainstream media: link Wikipedia striving for balance on divisive issues: link NYC Dept of Health issues poster to wash hands and recite the blessing after using the bathroom: link Ivanka Trump married Jared Kushner … Continue reading
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Tagged charity money, christian money, Conservative Judaism, ivanka trump, jewish philosophy, orthodox judaism, philosophy link, rav elyashiv, torah values
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A Warning
He walked into the park and found his three friends with their three dogs. "We have to be careful," she said. "The police were just here. They warned us about letting the dogs off the leash." His friends let their … Continue reading
Posted in Orthodoxy, Personal
Tagged facial structure, homeless man, orthodox judaism, quot quot, roshei yeshiva, three friends
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Luke Ford’s Secret Diary VII
Part one. Part two. Part three. Part four. Part Five. Part Six. Sept. 8. 2009. I got into trouble today. I got too high on my bipolar spectrum and sent off a bunch of emails that I thought were funny … Continue reading
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Tagged bipolar spectrum, luke ford, orthodox jew, orthodox judaism, secret diary, secular jews, shiksa
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I’d Never Seen So Much Of Her Flesh
Returning home from Rosh Hashanah services around 2 pm Saturday, I spied a friend walking off in the distance. My normal greeting to my friends these days is "Marriage Equality!" This day I just yelled her name. She didn’t answer. … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Pico/Robertson
Tagged conversion program, cross tattoo, god king, marriage equality, orthodox judaism, orthodox life, pound of flesh, rosh hashanah services
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My Gratitude To My Friends
I have about the most flexible ethics around. It must be all the yoga. It’s way too easy for me to justify doing anything that feels good. Hence, I consistently act like a pig in my own community of Pico-Robertson. … Continue reading
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Tagged character flaws, free love, gratitude, holiday meals, orthodox judaism, rosh hashanah, zipper
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What Is Eye-Patch Underwear?
Apparently it helped cause the moral breakdown of a conservative Republican state assemblyman. One source says: "It is underwear made from an eyepatch. It is typically worn with a parrot on the shoulder and a prosthetic leg." Comte says: "I’m … Continue reading
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Tagged Casey Serin, eye patch, eyepatch, moral breakdown, onesy, orthodox judaism, prosthetic leg, republican state, slutpuppy, state assemblyman
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Feeling Like An Outsider In Orthodox Judaism
I have a several close female friends who’ve flirted with Orthodox Judaism but not finished conversions to it. They look obviously goyish. They feel like conspicuous outsiders to the Jewish community, and they fear that they will always be viewed … Continue reading
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Tagged conversion programs, conversion to judaism, female friends, orthodox conversion, orthodox jews, orthodox judaism
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Vishnu Luke Visits First Happy Minyan Banquet
Behind my computer keyboard, I feel like Vishnu. I feel like the All-Pervading essence, the master of—and beyond—the past, present and future, the creator and destroyer of all existences, one who supports, sustains and governs the Universe and originates and … Continue reading
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