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Tag Archives: kurtzman
Vincent Bugliosi on giving Bush the “Alice Walker” benefit of doubt!
This clip confuses me for my friend Joey Kurtzman, who was the one who asks the question here at AJU:
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Judaism & Tribalism
Joey Kurtzman launches into system analysis. Monica relates Native American views on collective responsibility. We all killed Jesus. Some of us are glad. Full video here.
Torah Talk Thursday With Joey Kurtzman, Monica
We discuss the last Torah portion of the year. Full video here.
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Finding Israel In A Howling Wasteland
Joey Kurtzman and I discuss Torah portion Haazinu.
Should We Judge JFK For Using Women Sexually?
Joey Kurtzman and I discuss Torah portion Haazinu. Complete video here.
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The Pious & The Portly
Joey Kurtzman and I discuss Torah portion Haazinu which predicts Jews will become fat. Complete video here.
I Want People To Join Communities
Joey Kurtzman and I discuss Torah portion Haazinu. Deuteronomy 32. I want people to join communities to look out for each other and to create a safety net. Complete video here.
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I’m Live With Joey Kurtzman Discussing This Week’s Torah Portion
Click here to join the fun. Monica is sick. We didn’t want her vomiting on the Torah so she’s not here. This week’s Torah portion is the last one in the book of Deuteronomy — Haazinu. From wikipedia: “My doctrine … Continue reading
Torah Talk With Monica, Joey Kurtzman Friday Afternoon
We’ll be live on cam around 2 pm Friday discussing Shabbat’s Torah section. I email Monica, Joey: "I can’t think of any two people who are more in need of studying God’s word with me this Friday…" Joey responds: "Luke, … Continue reading
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Joey Kurtzman: ‘By Fourth Grade, You Know Judaism Is Silly’
Full discussion here:
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