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Tag Archives: monica
Hot Young Girls Want To Talk Torah With You VII
I found Monica and Helen at LA Direct Models. Complete discussion video here.
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Are Women The Apex Of Creation?
Monica and Jupiter don’t like the idea that women are the apex of creation. They say it is an excuse to discriminate against women, keep them out of Torah study. Complete discussion video here.
What Does It Mean To Subdue The Earth?
Monica, a professor of Jewish studies, says these opening chapters of Genesis are her favorite parts of the Bible. She’s taught the Bible as literature. Complete discussion video here.
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Is The Torah More Profound Than Shakespeare?
Complete discussion video here.
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The Importance Of Community For Happiness
Monica discusses her happiness level. What are the essential ingredients for happiness? Finding our place in the community. Finding our importance. Complete discussion video here.
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Every Man Wants To Meet Helen & Monica
From my live cam chat: RussianDragon: hi leader RussianDragon: what is your moral advice for me today RussianDragon: I’d like to meet Helen and Monica RussianDragon: is that bad? RussianDragon: I want to discuss the Torah with them YourMoralLeader: keep … Continue reading
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Monica Loves Immanuel Levinas
Monica found Levinas life-changing. I find Levinas inscrutable. Monica recommends his books "Nine Talmudic Questions" and "Difficult Freedom." Full video here.
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Judaism & Tribalism
Joey Kurtzman launches into system analysis. Monica relates Native American views on collective responsibility. We all killed Jesus. Some of us are glad. Full video here.
Torah Talk Thursday With Joey Kurtzman, Monica
We discuss the last Torah portion of the year. Full video here.
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I’m Live With Joey Kurtzman Discussing This Week’s Torah Portion
Click here to join the fun. Monica is sick. We didn’t want her vomiting on the Torah so she’s not here. This week’s Torah portion is the last one in the book of Deuteronomy — Haazinu. From wikipedia: “My doctrine … Continue reading