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Young New Yorkers No Longer Care About Sex?
The New York Observer reports: YOUNG NEW YORKERS no longer care about having sex. It’s not the endgame, nor even the animating force of social interaction. Men and women still get dressed up, but not for the purpose of taking … Continue reading
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The End Of Genesis
I discuss the parsha with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7pm PST on my live cam. This week we talk about the Torah portion of Vayigash (Genesis 44:18-47:27). Video seven has been deleted because we said some things that were not … Continue reading
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This Week’s Torah Portion – Vayishlach
This week’s Torah portion is Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4-36:43). I discuss it with Rabbi Rabbs. Complete video. * Artscroll (AS): Jacob did not rely on his own righteousness, but strove to ensure his safety through practical measures. * Doing the right … Continue reading
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Married People Talk Different
In his 13th lecture on Deuteronomy, Dennis Prager says: “I play a game on the radio. When a person calls, and starts talking, and all I have is a name and the city, I know nothing else about the person, … Continue reading
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The U.S. Military’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Policy
Dennis Prager tackled this topic in the second hour of his show. "There is no difference between a white human being and a black human being, but there is a difference between a homosexual or a heterosexual human being. "The … Continue reading
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The Trouble With Bernie
From my live cam chat: BernardMadoff: Oh Emma, when I was your age and dating boys, I felt the same way. But then my parents took me to the rabbi and then I had to get married to a woman … Continue reading
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