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Spirituality Vs Religion

I notice that a lot of people these days describe themselves as spiritual rather than religious. I’ve always been suspicious of spirituality. I’ve always had contempt for most people who talk about it. Spirituality has usually struck me as cheap … Continue reading

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As An Orthodox Jew, I Know Who I Am

I naturally have a weak sense of self. The sure sense of self is one of the advantages of joining Orthodox Judaism. Many of life’s questions are settled. I can look at a guy who spends much of the weekend … Continue reading

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My Conversion To Judaism Story

This guy in shul was told my story, and so he asked me for chizuk, for strengthening. He was Orthodox from birth but he struggled with some typical guy stuff. He knew I had chosen Torah. He wanted to know … Continue reading

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What Is My Primary Mission In Life?

For most of the time since I was eight years old, I’ve felt like my primary mission in life was to write. I started blogging in 1997 and started weekly psycho-therapy in 1998. All of my therapists have seen vast … Continue reading

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I Don’t Like Representing Anybody But Myself

Throughout my life, I’ve been condemned as a bad representative of my group. I fear my critics are right. I am a bad representative. I don’t think I’ve put any group I’ve belonged to in a good light. “Why don’t … Continue reading

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