Tag Archives: Ohr Hatorah

Seen and Heard At A Shabbos Table

* The Orthodox couple are in their thirties. They’re having guests who are new to Orthodox Judaism. The host wife keeps using the word “shvartze” and then apologizing for it. Her rabbi says Jews shouldn’t use that word. The husband … Continue reading

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Gary Levine – Showtime Exec And Cantor For The Ohr HaTorah Breakaway Minyan

If Ohr HaTorah (my favorite place to learn about the inner life) had been able to retain half the people whoever joined the synagogue, it would have about 3,000 members today. Instead it has about 400. From the Jewish Journal: … Continue reading

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Hasten The Ultimate Redemption – Go See David Mamet’s New Film ‘Redbelt’

Afterwards, you’ll want to cheer and do a mitzvah. I know I did. My video review. I yield to no one in my hatred of David Mamet’s films. I find his dialogue so compressed it might as well be a … Continue reading

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