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He Left It All On The Field
“If you keep writing as you’re writing, will you accomplish the things you want to accomplish in the rest of your life?” his therapist asked him. He thought about that for a long time and finally, reluctantly, quietly, answered, “no.” … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged deep sense, evenings, gatherings, happy things, orthodox life, rest of your life
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I’ve Never Dated An Orthodox Girl
I don’t fear so often these days that I’m losing control. Therapy is calming. I can bounce my life off someone sharp and get greater clarity. It also gives me accountability. My therapist names things I’m going through such as … Continue reading
Posted in Orthodoxy, Personal
Tagged fear of abandonment, orthodox jews, orthodox life, orthodox shul, orthodox woman, orthodox women
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The Sisterhood 50
The Charedim received almost no attention the past few years in Newsweek’s annual listing of America’s top 50 rabbis. Sure, some chareidim complain about this, but few care very much. I get a sense that these feminists care very much … Continue reading
Posted in Rabbis
Tagged feminists, jewish law, jewish world, newsweek, orthodox jewish life, orthodox life, own two feet, passionate marriage, sisterhood, top 50 rabbis, torah scholars
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I’d Never Seen So Much Of Her Flesh
Returning home from Rosh Hashanah services around 2 pm Saturday, I spied a friend walking off in the distance. My normal greeting to my friends these days is "Marriage Equality!" This day I just yelled her name. She didn’t answer. … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Pico/Robertson
Tagged conversion program, cross tattoo, god king, marriage equality, orthodox judaism, orthodox life, pound of flesh, rosh hashanah services
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Should One Say Gut Shabbos To A Member Of The Opposite Sex Who You Don’t Know?
In my experience, saying "Gut Shabbos" to a member of the opposite sex who you don’t know too often leads to the grossest forms of immorality. As I walk down Pico Blvd on a Shabbos, I only say hello to … Continue reading
Posted in Orthodoxy, Pico/Robertson
Tagged jewish members, orthodox life, pico blvd, shabbos, shiksas
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