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Tag Archives: Philip Roth
Gays To Serve Openly In The U.S. Military
When I logged on to the internet Saturday night, I saw that “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” had been repealed by the U.S. Senate. There was all sorts of weepy coverage about it in the New York Times: By a vote … Continue reading
Posted in Homosexuality, Immigration
Tagged class citizens, clinton era, foxhole, immigrant students, immigration policy, Philip Roth, sexual preferences, talking to strangers
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Thank G-d For The PDA
Thanks to PDAs like the iPhone and the Blackberry, the pious Jew can now call up his required prayers any time he needs them. He can hold up his PDA and sway back and forth talking to HaShem from the … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Prayer
Tagged drudge report, eicha, electronic prayers, going out of my mind, iphone, lifesaver, minyan, New York Times, Philip Roth
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I Am A Bad Jew
I went for a walk Sunday afternoon and paused beside Elat market where kids had competing lulav/etrog stands. A nice young kid offered me a set for $35. I seized the deal. We were immediately surrounded by other kids telling … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Pico/Robertson
Tagged etrog, fantasy life, Philip Roth, philip roth novel, shul, toilet paper
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Elegy: New Movie Based On Philip Roth Novel ‘The Dying Animal’
Manohla Dargis of the New York Times gave the movie a thumbs down.
Posted in Hollywood
Tagged dargis, elegy, New York Times, Philip Roth, philip roth novel
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‘Elegy’ – The New Movie Based On The Philip Roth Novel ‘The Dying Animal’
Philip Roth’s "The Professor of Desire" is my favorite of his novels. It’s the most tender. "Animal" is the sequel. I read it in August 2001, after selling lukeford.com and embarking on a new life. I was looking for a … Continue reading
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Tagged correct crowd, patricia clarkson, penelope cruz, Philip Roth, philip roth novel, teacher and pupil
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