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My New Pad

I moved in last Saturday night. Most of my room is clear space for studying the sacred text, entertaining women, and teaching Alexander Technique! I have my bedding against one side of the room and my desks and computer against … Continue reading

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After 44 Months, I’m Gonna Shave Off My Beard

I just made a deal tonight to get financing for the rest of my Alexander Technique teacher training. As a condition for this loan, I’ve agreed to stay clean-shaven for at least the first year of my Alexander Technique private … Continue reading

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A Jewish Horror Movie

Khunrum emails: It appears to me that Luke has written the perfect movie with a Jewish twist. All we need are some middle aged Jewish players (no sex) to play the various parents, friends and therapists who can’t stand Luke … Continue reading

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An Entertainment Subgenre

Chaim Amalek emails: I know this no longer is Luke’s area, but there must be a market for shomer negia videos, in which women try to tempt men into touching them and the men steadfastly refuse, but are instead content … Continue reading

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Yisroel Pensack: New York Times Plays ‘Catch Up’ with Jewish Bloggers on Israel’s Subsidy Payments to Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Men for Full-Time Torah Study

This heavily-blogged topic is apparently news to The New York Times, which covers it at length today under the headline “Some Israelis Question Benefits for Ultra-Religious.” Isabel Kershner reports: JERUSALEM — Chaim Amsellem was certainly not the first Parliament member … Continue reading

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