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Spiritual Highs Are Hard To Come By In Judaism
A lot of people want to know what I was feeling when I was converting to Judaism. On that last day as I stood naked in the mikveh and saying the blessings in Hebrew that would officially make me Jewish, … Continue reading
Posted in Conversion
Tagged chronic fatigue syndrome, converting to judaism, orthodox rabbi, orthodox rabbis, orthodox shul, reform rabbi
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How I Discovered The Alexander Technique
September, 2010 “What’s the matter, Luke?” asks the hostess at the end of the meal. “You haven’t said anything inappropriate all meal? We even have two single women here.” I am at Shabbos lunch with friends. I’ve known them for … Continue reading
Posted in Alexander Technique, Personal
Tagged chronic fatigue syndrome, conversion to judaism, Dennis Prager, Neil Strauss, reform rabbi, two little books
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Casino Jack
I enjoyed this new film about disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff. It reminded me of myself. Like Jack, I converted to Orthodox Judaism (he was born Jewish but came to Orthodoxy later in life) but simultaneously yearned to be a big … Continue reading
Posted in Hollywood, Orthodoxy, Personal
Tagged cbs evening news, crossing boundaries, damn fool, indian tribes, orthodox jew, orthodox judaism, reform rabbi
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Lesbian Reform Rabbi Leads Student Life At Milken Community High School
I interrupt my fascination with the Lingerie Football League Friday afternoon to bring this important news update on Rabbi Heather Miller. She grew up in a Unitarian home. Her mom is Jewish. Her dad is Unitarian. She learned about Judaism … Continue reading
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Tagged hebrew union college, jewish american princess, lingerie football league, milken community high school, reform rabbi, shabbat dinner
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Cold Showers
I get up every weekday at 5:56 a.m. when my alarm sounds and I stumble into the shower and turn on a stream of cold water for 60 seconds (70 seconds when I am feeling particularly hardy). As I stood … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged alarm sounds, cold shower, cold showers, days of awe, iniquities, leafblower, reform rabbi, water cascade, wickedness
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