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Tag Archives: orthodox judaism
What are the ten stupidest things that Orthodox Jews, particularly rabbis, believe?
I want to make a list (while staying within the daled amot aka orthodox Judaism): * That the Chofetz Chaim embodies Judaism’s teachings about proper speech (he used mussar, frequently extreme, and aggadata and turned it into halacha). If you … Continue reading
Posted in Orthodoxy
Tagged chofetz chaim, conversion classes, orthodox jews, orthodox judaism, proper speech, responsa literature
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Can I Give An Inspiring Speech?
I feel relatively comfortable giving the 12-step share. You confess your shortcomings and your struggles and you say what has helped you. In Orthodox Judaism, a lot of people know that I converted and they want to know why. More … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged day job, disrepute, hot coals, orthodox judaism, shortcomings
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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
Posted in Addiction, Personal
Tagged cheap grace, external demands, intellectual demands, orthodox jew, orthodox judaism, time demands
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Sexual Predators At AA Meetings
I’ve noticed that many addicts, be it to alcohol or drugs or porn, can get sober through 12-step meetings but turn quickly into sexual predators when given half a chance. There’s no good thing that can’t be perverted. Not Orthodox … Continue reading
Posted in Abuse, Addiction
Tagged aa meetings, orthodox judaism, sexual predators, smoking cigarettes, step meetings, trench coats
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Greg Leake – Shabbos Goy
Greg Leake emails: Hi Luke, I’ve been out of action because of rotator cuff surgery. The stitches are out, and I’m doing physical therapy, probably won’t be able to throw a left hook for 6 months. A drag. In your … Continue reading
Posted in Orthodoxy
Tagged caliber revolver, cuff surgery, left hook, mumbo jumbo, orthodox judaism, shabbos goy
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His Rabbi’s Face
There’s a midrash (ancient rabbinic story) that when Joseph was tempted by Potiphar’s wife, a vision of his father’s face came to his mind and that stopped him from sinning. There’s a strong tie many Jews feel with their rabbi … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Jews
Tagged adventism, close ties, intense loyalty, orthodox judaism, rebbe, vision of jesus
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A New Direction
Greg Leake emails: Hi Luke, The other day in a post you made that could be associated with this one, called ‘When Did I Hit Bottom?‘, you had an inspired comment by Chaim Amalek. He suggested that your real problem … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged bonfires of the vanities, hunter s thompson, orthodox judaism, reform jews, sociological approach, weird dude
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I Got A Bracha (Blessing) On Shabbos
On Friday night, an Orthodox acquaintance walked over to me and asked, “Do you want a bracha?” “I’m sorry?” I said. “Do you want a bracha?” “Umm, yes,” I said and bowed my head. He said that he wished me … Continue reading
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Tagged acquaintance, friday night, orthodox judaism, shabbos, tanya
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Baseball, Dennis and the French
This is a terrific new movie available to purchase on the website. Baseball, Dennis & the French tells the true story of Paul Croshaw, longtime liberal activist and connoisseur of French films, who amazed his family, friends and himself by … Continue reading
Posted in Dennis Prager
Tagged archival film footage, belief in god, Dennis Prager, faith steps, liberal activist, orthodox judaism
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