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I Got A Bracha (Blessing) On Shabbos

On Friday night, an Orthodox acquaintance walked over to me and asked, “Do you want a bracha?” “I’m sorry?” I said. “Do you want a bracha?” “Umm, yes,” I said and bowed my head. He said that he wished me … Continue reading

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My 1993 Reform Conversion

I was talking to an acquaintance who tells me: “There’s a guy who looks exactly like you in Sacramento who says that he sat on the Beit Din for your Reform conversion. He’s from the middle of nowhere and he’s … Continue reading

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Relationship Advice

I asked an online acquaintance (married to a smart and accomplished poet) of mine: What have been the best things you’ve done for your relationship? He replied: It’s a mystery to me, honestly… I don’t have advice.  I feel like … Continue reading

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Men Are Motivated By Criticism, Women By Praise

A male acquaintance of mine wrote a book on fat after he was yelled at by a stranger, "Hey fatso, get out of the road." Women don’t seem to be motivated the seem way. I’ve told a lot of women … Continue reading

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Send Me a Custom Invitation . . . I’ll RSVP with Love

Last week my friend sent me an invitation for a party. The party sounds okay, but the invitation compelled me to respond: the embossed lettering, the cool colors, the fine paper, the impressive envelope — this thing looked gorgeous! I … Continue reading

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