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Ayn Rand?
Charles emails: Orit Arfa seems very nice, but Ayn Rand? Those books made there way around the dorm in yeshiva in Brooklyn and you could always tell who was reading them because they got better posture and wouldn’t talk to … Continue reading
What Is A MANsch?
Orit Arfa writes for the Jewish Journal: I have found through my dating experience that American Jewish men are often pretty clueless when it comes to dating effectively, or else they come across as nebbish and dorky. I have some … Continue reading
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Tagged arfa, art of seduction, jewish men, male characteristics, nebbish, orit
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I Wish Fat People Would Stay Out Of My Newspaper
I just sat down to have a gentle pre-Shabbos read of the latest issue of the Jewish Journal and on page eight at the top left, there’s little porker named Paul Koretz squinting at me and wishing me a happy … Continue reading
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Tagged berrin, Jewish Journal, orit, paul koretz, ugly mugs
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I Did Something Weird In Therapy Today
Normally I talk about all the things I hate about myself. This week I was asked about the things I liked about myself. In five minutes, I found about 30 things. And as I listed them off, I got this … Continue reading
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Tagged berrin, emotional foundation, emotional independence, friends since childhood, orit, peaceful easy feeling
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I Join Amy Klein & Orit Arfa At Temple Israel Thursday Night To Hear Laurie Graff Talk About Her New Book ‘Shiksa Syndrome’
Watch here. Temple Israel (My previous interviews with Laurie.) Graff, who lives on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, dropped her pet at doggie daycare on Highland before coming tonight. Laurie: "It’s my brother’s birthday this Saturday. He has a big party. … Continue reading
Posted in Author Interviews, Jewish Literature, Laurie Graff
Tagged Amy Klein, arfa, danny maseng, Laurie Graff, neon sign, new york jew, orit, slim model, temple israel, upper west side, whiskey and wine
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Why Is The Jewish Journal Afraid Of Orit Arfa’s Sexuality?
The Jewish Journal always buys a table for the LA Press Club awards…but somehow this year they have no room for Orit Arfa. Oy. It’s all editors and management. Fat cats, not hot babes. I say, hos before bros! Huh! … Continue reading
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JewishJournal.com Getting A Massive Redesign
The old one used to crash my browser at times (javascript errors) and took forever to load. The new site — which will go live today — is slicker and quicker. All it lacks are sufficient photos of my rebbe … Continue reading
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Tagged deity, Google, live today, massive redesign, orit, own website, photos, slicker
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