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Don’t Talk Business In Front Of The Wife
Jane* emails: “My neighbor is an orthodox Jew (I’m Jewish as well, though not as religious) and he told me that his beliefs prohibited him from “talking business in front of [his] wife.” Knowing some strong and financial astute Orthodox … Continue reading
Posted in Orthodoxy
Tagged household budget, orthodox jew, orthodox jewish women, orthodox women, religious reason, wage earners
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No Strings Attached
I was half asleep as I lit my hanukiah this evening, the last night of Hanukkah. As I prepared to eat my evening meal of raw oats with grapes and soy milk, I thought to myself, I’m not really a … Continue reading
Posted in Hollywood, Personal
Tagged going through the motions, Hanukkah, hanukkiah, holiness, orthodox jew
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I Complete My Alexander Technique Teacher Training Course
Greg Leake emails: Hi Luke, Last night I tried to get hold of you on the phone to congratulate you personally. However, I wanted to take a moment to tell you how pleased I am that you have finally made … Continue reading
Posted in Alexander Technique, Personal
Tagged alexander technique teacher, man in a hurry, orthodox jew, viktor frankel, youtube, youtubes
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Parashat Vayera (Genesis 18:1-22:24)
Why doesn’t the rabbi touch his girlfriend? Is he a freak? No. He’s just an authentic Orthodox Jew. All Jews are expected by Jewish law to not touch the opposite sex (except for spouse and family). Most Orthodox Jews observe … Continue reading
Posted in Torah
Tagged congregational rabbi, orthodox jew, orthodox jews, orthodox rabbi, orthodox rabbinate, rabbi chaim
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Are There Higher Ethical Standards In Modern Orthodoxy?
In my experience, Modern Orthodox Jews have more concern about ethics than other types of Orthodox Jews. They are more concerned about appearances. They are more concerned about the goyim. I’m not arguing that Modern Orthodox Jews are better Jews … Continue reading
Posted in Haredi, Modern Orthodox
Tagged doctors and lawyers, ethical demands, orthodox jew, orthodox jews, orthodox shuls, Young Israel
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