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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Chayyei Sarah (Genesis 23:1-25:18)
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7:00 pm PST on the Rabbi Rabbs cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. This week we study Parashat Chayyei Sarah (Genesis 23:1-25:18). * Rabbi Berel Wein writes: “The death … Continue reading
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She Had An Amazing Sense Of Touch
The main teacher in the movie and play The History Boys said his touch of his students was more benedictory than exploratory. I’ve never been able to forget that phrase. Some people just have an amazing sense of touch and … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Technique, own two feet, passionate marriage, plain woman, sense of touch, stable position
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Women Want Strong Men
I’ve met many enchanting women who were simply too strong for me. I couldn’t keep up with them. I think all healthy women want a man who’s stronger than her — stronger physically, psychologically, financially. Dennis Prager says that what … Continue reading
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Tagged charity work, Dennis Prager, heart women, hot chick, joshua tree, male energy, own two feet, woman one
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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
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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’ll Always Be There For You
Dear reader, I know that there have been times when I’ve gotten busy and I have not paid as much attention to you as you need, and I want you to know right now that that will end. From now … Continue reading
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Tagged high expectations, own two feet, seven seasons, spooks, supreme allegiance
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The Rookie
There’s one genre of movies that always turns me on — underdog sports dramas. I love them. I watched The Rookie (about Jim Morris) tonight (about four years after I watched it the first time). I was struck about how … Continue reading
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Tagged anxieties, movie themes, orthodox community, own two feet, self image
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I’m Afraid To Love You If I’m Not Positive You’re Going To Love Me Back Equally
People with a strong sense of self are less afraid to love. They don’t need to know that they will be loved back equally. I have a weak sense of self. I find out who I am through the reactions … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Technique, least three days, monogamy, own two feet, poise, sense of self
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Author David Aaron Clark, RIP
David Aaron Clark was one of my favorite writers, and a friend since we first talked in early 1996. He died of a heart attack Nov. 28. David was one of my great sources. He gave me a ton of … Continue reading
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