Tag Archives: orthodox judaism

Living in the Presence of G-d

Religion is totalitarian. It wants to take over all of your life, even how you make love to your wife. Yeah, the rabbis say you should carry the consciousness of G-d into the bedroom and when that special time comes, … Continue reading

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Orthodox Judaism’s Conversion Controversy

To quote Toby Katz, commenting on Cross-Currents: The RCA is upset because so many RCA rabbis have done conversions that they never should have done — converting women who had no intention of ever keeping mitzvos, just so they could … Continue reading

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Judaism’s Conversion Controversy

A lot of people ask me for my opinion — as a convert to Judaism — on this controversy. I don’t have one. I accept reality. I’m not trying to change it (in this instance). Some Orthodox shuls count me … Continue reading

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Book Review: The Producers: Profiles in Frustration

Here’s a recent blog post: SEATTLE, Washington – In case you’ve wondered what it is that a television or movie producer does – you can read The Producers and still not be quite sure what they do. Author Luke Ford … Continue reading

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Shalom Aleichem

On a Friday night walking home from shul, I’m stopped by a stranger in a car. He wants to know where Preuss is. I don’t know. I ask my friend. She doesn’t know. A rabbi comes out of his home … Continue reading

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