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The Alexander Technique Teacher’s Code Of Conduct
When I converted to Orthodox Judaism, I affirmed that I would live up to its numerous demands. When I entered Alexander Technique teacher training, I was expected to live up to AMSAT’s code of conduct. The following part of the … Continue reading
Posted in Alexander Technique, Orthodoxy, Personal
Tagged alexander teacher, alexander teachers, alexander technique teacher, chofetz chaim, orthodox judaism, unfounded rumor
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Pre-Marital Sex Story Shakes Up YU
This controversy illustrates something I love about Orthodox Judaism — it makes more of life significant. Most communities would not become aghast at a story about pre-marital sex, but in Orthodox Judaism it is a shanda. Those Jews who take … Continue reading
Posted in Orthodoxy, Yeshiva University
Tagged conservative clothes, marital sex story, orthodox judaism, pre marital sex, pre marital sex story, turning over a new leaf
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Why Do I Want To Make Life Difficult For Myself?
I look at most of my peers as careerists. They sacrifice their own opinions and freedom so that they can get along. They tell their teachers what they want to hear. They play the academic game. They retain the good … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged Alexander Technique, dangerous tendency, good graces, grandiosity, human relationships, orthodox judaism
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Breaking The Silence In Orthodox Judaism
Michael Lesher writes in the New York Post: The numbers are startling — in the past two years, Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes’ office says it has arrested and charged 89 Orthodox Jewish men with child sex abuse. It’s horrific … Continue reading
Posted in Abuse
Tagged abuse survivors, charles hynes, child advocates, child sex abuse, orthodox jewish community, orthodox judaism
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Hard Luck Stories
I just heard a caller to the Dennis Prager show complaining that he can’t afford the $600 a month for Kaiser health insurance so he has to go without. He said he worked about 20 hours a week as a … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction, Personal
Tagged Dennis Prager, life choices, orthodox judaism, social isolation, social norms, working the 12 steps
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