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Casino Jack
I enjoyed this new film about disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff. It reminded me of myself. Like Jack, I converted to Orthodox Judaism (he was born Jewish but came to Orthodoxy later in life) but simultaneously yearned to be a big … Continue reading
Posted in Hollywood, Orthodoxy, Personal
Tagged cbs evening news, crossing boundaries, damn fool, indian tribes, orthodox jew, orthodox judaism, reform rabbi
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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Behar (Leviticus 25:1-26:2)
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Behar (Leviticus 25:1-26:2). Watch the videos. * This week’s parasha starts out with the … Continue reading
Posted in Agriprocessors, Torah
Tagged hasidic movement, meat packing plant, orthodox jew, parashat behar, stephen bloom, weekly torah portion
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I Hate It When I’m Just A Symbol
I hate it when I’m just a stand-in for somebody you truly hate. A couple of years ago, I had a woman flee my place after her first visit because my beard and my Orthodoxy made her feel like she … Continue reading
Posted in Orthodoxy, Personal
Tagged false assumptions, orthodox jew, orthodox jews, pagan origins, rebbes, religious holidays
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Orthodox Judaism In The Post-Modern World
I often get asked why I don’t always speak and behave in accord with Orthodox Judaism. With Orthodox Jews, I just say, “I’m not there yet.” With the goyim, I never answer by watering down Orthodox Judaism and pretending that … Continue reading
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Tagged age of the universe, marginal tax rates, minimum wage laws, orthodox jew, orthodox jews, orthodox judaism
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I Don’t Have A Problem With Slumlords
So long as they aren’t hurting third parties, I see no reason why they can’t operate as they wish within the law. Slumlords have no power to force people to live in their broken down properties. Poor people don’t have … Continue reading
Posted in Orthodoxy, Real Estate
Tagged avol, elderly residents, human freedom, la weekly, orthodox jew, slumlord
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