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Tag Archives: Bar Mitzvah
Happy People Are Not That Funny
Jews account for most of the great stand-up comics in America. Jews tend be secure in themselves and have no problem making fun of themselves — as opposed to, for instance, Muslims who are always crying about dishonor. If you’re … Continue reading →
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Tagged american lawyer, Bar Mitzvah, Dennis Prager, interfaith dialogue, lawyer jokes, priest minister, radio debut, secular jew, stand up comics, yorbalinda
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Are Modern Orthodox Girls Just For Practice?
Heshy Fried writes on FrumSatire.net: They say that shiksas are for practice but if you really think about it, Modern Orthodox Girls are for practice, at least they are when you enter the world of folks who think that marrying … Continue reading →
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Not Allowed To Leave The House
Walking to the library late yesterday afternoon, I overheard some boys talking to each other. "I’m only in fourth grade," said one, "and I’m not allowed to leave the house, yet I know my way around this city." He’s not … Continue reading →
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Tagged Aish HaTorah, auburn journal, Bar Mitzvah, evangelical christianity, penthouse magazine, penthouse magazines
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The Rabbis Club
From the New York Post: The lower Manhattan lockup known as the Tombs was like a "private club" for a group of Orthodox Jewish jailbirds, whose politically connected prison-chaplain rabbi regularly treated them to feasts of roast beef, salmon and … Continue reading →
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Tagged Bar Mitzvah, jail chaplain, jewish inmates, lower manhattan, new york post, prison chaplain
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Rabbi’s Son Rediscovers Judaism By Going To Church
From JewishSF.com: After experiencing a crisis of faith, Benyamin Cohen found a unique way to rekindle his enthusiasm for Judaism. He spent a year touring Bible Belt churches. Cohen’s new book, “My Jesus Year: A Rabbi’s Son Wanders the Bible … Continue reading →
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Sixty Six: A 2006 British Film About A British Kid Having A Bar Mitzvah At The Same Time As England Plays In The World Cup
This movie’s getting an American release. Here’s a synopsis: "It is the summer of ’66, and England is about to be consumed by World Cup Fever. For 12 year-old Bernie though, the biggest day of his life is looming: his … Continue reading →
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Tagged Bar Mitzvah, bar mitzvahs, final match, helena bonham carter, soccer world cup, world cup fever
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Shalhevet Parent Celebrates Daughter’s Bat Mitzvah At California Pizza Kitchen
In case you don’t know, California Pizza Kitchen is not kosher and no G-d-fearing Jew should step inside. Pico Joe emails: "Did you hear about a parent at Shalhevet had a bar mitzvah and she had it at CPK? I … Continue reading →
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