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Ecstatic Jews, a messiah proclaimed, and the consequential divisions

From the Village Voice: Like many other young men in Crown Heights, Itzik Balulu studies the Talmud and other Jewish texts from early in the morning to well into the night. But you should see his ride. When he’s not … Continue reading

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‘Praying In Her Own Voice’

It’s a testament to my growing spiritual sensitivity that I’m able to enjoy a movie about such ugly women. People will either love or hate the protagonists of this documentary from Yael Katzir. The hour-long production makes no pretense about … Continue reading

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‘Secret Lives Of Great Authors’

From the new book: Balzac preferred not to ejaculate, fearing that it would sap his creative energy. Said a friend: "Sperm to him meant emission of purest cerebral substance, and therefore filtering, a loss through the member, of a potential … Continue reading

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