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Tag Archives: deut
That’s Why He Got Divorced
In a 2004 lecture on Deut: 8, Dennis Prager — twice divorced — says: “Love is a manic state… You’re taken over. Now, you can’t preserve a manic state or you’d go nuts but you can create feelings of love … Continue reading
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Do You Feel Worthy?
In a 2005 lecture on Deut. 30, Dennis Prager says: “I have a feeling that Christians have a harder time thinking they are worthy.” “Do you think God is satisfied with the person you are? I have Christians friends who … Continue reading
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The Torah Is Not In Heaven
Here’s the Wikipedia entry. In a 2005 lecture on Deut. 30, Dennis Prager says: “Literally, this teaching is not a wonder. And it’s not far from you.” From Baba Metziah 59:B (in the Talmud): It is taught: On that day … Continue reading
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Making A New Point
In a 2005 lecture on Deut. 30, Dennis Prager says: “A lot of people wonder why there is so much repetition [in the Torah]. The reason is pedagogic. “When I make a new point [on the radio], I get no … Continue reading
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What Is A Ritual?
“A ritual is a physical expression of a value,” says Dennis Prager in his 2004 lecture on Deut. 26. “It took me about 50 years to figure that out. I wish you knew how much struggle is behind a simple … Continue reading
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