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The Mysteries Of Male Sexuality
In the Spring of 1999, Dennis Prager gave a series of four lectures on male sexuality at the University of Judaism. Here are some highlights: I talked to other guys and I realized I was in the normal range of … Continue reading
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Rabbi Shmuley Boteach’s Issue With American Jewish University
Rabbi Boteach writes: I thought of this story recently in an incident with the American Jewish University (formerly, the University of Judaism) in Los Angeles after my organization, This World: The Values Network, approached the AJU to ask if they … Continue reading
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Dennis Prager Concludes His Teaching Of The Torah
In April 1992, Dennis Prager began teaching the Torah verse-by-verse at what was then the University of Judaism (now known as American Jewish University). On February 2, 2010, he was due to finish. A check of DennisPrager.com on Jan. 22, … Continue reading
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The Rabbi From Africa
From JPost.com: Nabugoye Rabbi Gershom Sizomu Photo: O. Stav Hillel , JRep The gently sloping campus of Semei Kakungulu High School, named for the founder of Uganda’s Jewish community, lies in the shadow of the imposing Mt. Wanale, a volcanic … Continue reading
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Dena Schechter – Spiritual Artist
The most painful speaker to listen to at the University of Judaism (AJU) speaker series was board chair Dena Schecter. She tortures the English language. Why would someone who is such a poor communicator force herself on an unwilling public? … Continue reading
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Three Jews Struck By A Car In Pico/Robertson Friday Night Walking Home From Shabbat Dinner
Scott Shafrin (Hebrew school teacher) and Lizzie Pollack were not seriously injured. Rabbinic intern Elan Babchuck suffered a broken leg, separated shoulder, numerous lacerations and other injuries. He’ll be in the hospital for a few days. If anyone wants his … Continue reading
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We Plan, God Laughs: 10 Steps To Finding Your Divine Path
From Sinai Temple Sherre Z. Hirsch (for eight years) has published a book. She’s such a babe. Here’s her speaker bio: Rabbi Sherre Z. Hirsch Spiritual Life Consultant CREDENTIALS Master’s degree in Rabbinics, Ordination, Jewish Theological Seminary, New York Seminary … Continue reading
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American Freedom Alliance Heroes Of Conscience Dinner May 18 At Ronald Reagen Library In Simi Valley
Hugh Hewitt will preside. The honorees include actor Ed Ames and Howard and Sonya Waldow. Anybody want to carpool to this from West LA? On June 15 and 16 at USC, the AFA presents a conference on academic freedom. Here … Continue reading →