Torah Portion Vayera (Exodus 6:2-9:35) VII

Luke Ford writes:

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

This week’s parsha is Va’era (Exodus 6:2-9:35).

Torah Portion Vayera (Exodus 6:2-9:35) VI

Luke Ford writes:

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

This week’s parsha is Va’era (Exodus 6:2-9:35).

Torah Portion Vayera (Exodus 6:2-9:35) V

Luke Ford writes:

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

This week’s parsha is Va’era (Exodus 6:2-9:35).

Torah Portion Vayera (Exodus 6:2-9:35) IV

Luke Ford writes:

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

This week’s parsha is Va’era (Exodus 6:2-9:35).

Torah Portion Vayera (Exodus 6:2-9:35) III

Luke Ford writes:

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

This week’s parsha is Va’era (Exodus 6:2-9:35).

Torah Portion Vayera (Exodus 6:2-9:35) II

Luke Ford writes:

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

This week’s parsha is Va’era (Exodus 6:2-9:35).

Torah Portion Va’era (Exodus 6:2-9:35)

Luke Ford writes:

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

This week’s parsha is Va’era (Exodus 6:2-9:35).

When I Fear God, I Bully Less

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

I Am The Moral Leader

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

Is Nudity Humiliating?

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

Hebrews, Israelites, Jews In Egypt

Luke Ford writes:

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

Dress Jewish, Talk Jewish

Luke Ford writes:

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

Rabbi Rabbs Explains The Holocaust

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

The Exodus From Egypt

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

The Cup Tamara Drank From

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

Mark Egerman Interview III

Luke Ford writes:

Mark Egerman completed the four year course of study for a B.A. degree in 1963 at UCLA in three years. He completed the three year course of study at UCLA School of Law in two and one half years and received his Juris Doctorate in February, 1966. Mr. Egerman finished first in his graduating class at UCLA School of Law, was a Senior Editor of the UCLA Law Review, and was awarded the highest law school scholastic honor of Order of the Coif. Mr. Egerman is admitted to practice before all courts of the State of California, the United States District Court, Central District of California, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal, and the United States Supreme Court.

…Mr. Egerman served as Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills in 2004-2005 and 2001-2002. He served two terms on the Beverly Hills City Council from March, 1997, through March, 2005.

Mark Egerman Interview

Luke Ford writes:

Mark Egerman completed the four year course of study for a B.A. degree in 1963 at UCLA in three years. He completed the three year course of study at UCLA School of Law in two and one half years and received his Juris Doctorate in February, 1966. Mr. Egerman finished first in his graduating class at UCLA School of Law, was a Senior Editor of the UCLA Law Review, and was awarded the highest law school scholastic honor of Order of the Coif. Mr. Egerman is admitted to practice before all courts of the State of California, the United States District Court, Central District of California, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal, and the United States Supreme Court.

…Mr. Egerman served as Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills in 2004-2005 and 2001-2002. He served two terms on the Beverly Hills City Council from March, 1997, through March, 2005.

Sexual Harassment Through Dress?

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

Feeling Sexy While Feeling Smart

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

Forgiving Jack Abramoff

Luke Ford writes:

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

The Boyfriend Who Cheated On Tamara

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

Google Is My Enemy

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

When Tamara Hit Rock Bottom

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

Tamara Sacrifices For Her Art

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

Waiting Until You Are In Love

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

Dating Columnist Makes Me Feel Giddy

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

Her Family Does Not Like Her Blog

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

Tamara's Naughty Envelope

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

When Tamara Got Suspended From High School

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

My Unpublished Novel

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

Rainbow Over Los Angeles As Rains Stop

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

No Sex Tips From Tamara

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

Blogging In Real Time II

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

Blogging In Real Time

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

Tattletales: Jewish Journal Dating Blog

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

I Prefer To Interview Women Than Men

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

This week’s parsha is Shemot (Exodus 1:1-6:1).

Luke Ford, Rabbs On Interviewing Women

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

This week’s parsha is Shemot (Exodus 1:1-6:1).

Luke Ford, Rabbs On Reform Judaism

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

This week’s parsha is Shemot (Exodus 1:1-6:1).

My Christlike Attitude To Reform Judaism

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

This week’s parsha is Shemot (Exodus 1:1-6:1).

Luke Ford: Rub My Tummy!

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

This week’s parsha is Shemot (Exodus 1:1-6:1).

Luke Ford, Rabbs: The Book Of Exodus XIII

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

This week’s parsha is Shemot (Exodus 1:1-6:1).

Luke Ford, Rabbs: The Book Of Exodus XV

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

This week’s parsha is Shemot (Exodus 1:1-6:1).

Luke Ford, Rabbs: The Book Of Exodus XIV

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

This week’s parsha is Shemot (Exodus 1:1-6:1).

Luke Ford, Rabbs: The Book Of Exodus XII

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

This week’s parsha is Shemot (Exodus 1:1-6:1).

Luke Ford, Rabbs: The Book Of Exodus XI

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

This week’s parsha is Shemot (Exodus 1:1-6:1).

Luke Ford, Rabbs: The Book Of Exodus X

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

This week’s parsha is Shemot (Exodus 1:1-6:1).

Luke Ford, Rabbs: The Book Of Exodus IX

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

This week’s parsha is Shemot (Exodus 1:1-6:1).

Luke Ford, Rabbs: The Book Of Exodus VII

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

This week’s parsha is Shemot (Exodus 1:1-6:1).

Luke Ford, Rabbs: The Book Of Exodus VI

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

This week’s parsha is Shemot (Exodus 1:1-6:1).

Luke Ford, Rabbs: The Book Of Exodus V

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

This week’s parsha is Shemot (Exodus 1:1-6:1).

Luke Ford, Rabbs: The Book Of Exodus IV

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

This week’s parsha is Shemot (Exodus 1:1-6:1).

Luke Ford, Rabbs: The Book Of Exodus III

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

This week’s parsha is Shemot (Exodus 1:1-6:1).

Luke Ford, Rabbs: The Book Of Exodus II

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

This week’s parsha is Shemot (Exodus 1:1-6:1).

Luke Ford, Rabbs: The Book Of Exodus

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

This week’s parsha is Shemot (Exodus 1:1-6:1).

20-Something Jewish Journal Dating Columnist XVI

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

20-Something Jewish Journal Dating Columnist XV

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

20-Something Jewish Journal Dating Columnist XIV

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

20-Something Jewish Journal Dating Columnist XIII

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

20-Something Jewish Journal Dating Columnist XII

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

20-Something Jewish Journal Dating Columnist XI

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

20-Something Jewish Journal Dating Columnist IX

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

20-Something Jewish Journal Dating Columnist X

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

20-Something Jewish Journal Dating Columnist VIII

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

20-Something Jewish Journal Dating Columnist VII

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

20-Something Jewish Journal Dating Columnist VI

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

20-Something Jewish Journal Dating Columnist V

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

20-Something Jewish Journal Dating Columnist IV

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

20-Something Jewish Journal Dating Columnist III

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

20-Something Jewish Journal Dating Columnist II

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

20-Something Jewish Journal Dating Columnist

Luke Ford writes:

Tamara is a 20-something third year law student. She writes a dating blog for the Jewish Journal called Tattletales.

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube.

The Disney Savings Guide

We heard about Disneyland when we lived in Australia.

When we moved to California in 1977, I was just 11. Within three years, we made our way south from the Napa Valley to visit Disneyland. I loved it! I particularly loved the Abraham Lincoln speechy thing. I saw it a dozen times.

These were the days when you got the E-ticket rides, etc.

In 1980, I got to visit Disneyworld in Orlando, Florida. It was a blast!

I'm glad I didn't have to pay for any of these vacations.

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On a late Spring afternoon, two families departed for Disney World. They were very much alike, these two families.

Both had two children, both had middle class incomes, and both lived in the same neighborhood.

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Both families attended the same shows and events, and ate at the same restaurants.

Both families spent the same amount of time at Disney World, and returned home on the same flight.

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Riveting Torah Portions

Luke Ford writes:

In his 2009 lecture on Leviticus 21, Dennis said: “There are more riveting chapters of the Torah. And there are less riveting ones.

“A dear friend of mine, one of his two sons, had a bar mitzvah. The portion of that Sabbath was not one of the more scintillating ones in the Torah. He asked me if I would speak on the Torah.

“It happens to be that while he is not Orthodox, his family is ultra-Orthodox. Black hat and beards. Very Orthodox. He’s the black sheep in the family for not being Orthodox. At least they came.

“I got up and said this is one of the less riveting portions of the Torah. And his relatives got up and left. I felt so bad for my friend. They were not prepared to hear that one might say that one portion is more riveting than the next.”

I discuss the parsha with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7pm PST on my live cam.

The Female Way Of Voting

Luke Ford writes:

On his radio show today, Dennis Prager says: “What does this say about many — not all — women voters? They are willing to see the country head towards bankruptcy to keep giving people money. Women want to be taken care of. They want their kids taken care of. And that’s it. It’s an emotional vote.

“Women don’t care about the economic well-being of the country as much as men do. They have a more selfish way of voting. How much more money will I and my kids get? That’s how I read it. They don’t care if the country is economically solvent. Men care more. In this instance, men are more responsible than women.”

“The question isn’t whether it is sexist. It is whether it is true. Women are more interested in government expansion and providing benefits than fiscal responsibility. Remember that woman who got up before the townhall meeting of George Bush and John Kerry in 2004 and asked, “If I vote for you, what will you do for me?”"

Female caller: “A lot of women don’t have the support of a man anymore because of the breakdown of the family.”

I discuss the parsha with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7pm PST on my live cam.

Don't Enable The Unhappy

Luke Ford writes:

On his radio show Friday, Dennis Prager says: You out there who enable the chronically unhappy should feel awful because you are making your own lives miserable and you are enabling the miserable to stay miserable.

Everybody does this. You have to be very strong not to do this.

If we did not enable the chronically miserable, they would change.

I’m talking about unhappy people who take out their bad moods on others.

I don’t think we enable friends as much, because we simply drop them if they’re too drippy.

You can’t make the unhappy happy. We have to tell the chronically unhappy people in our lives — I can handle your depression, but I can’t handle you taking it out on me.

I discuss the parsha with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7pm PST on my live cam.

Let The Healing Begin!

Luke Ford writes:

I’m reading this New York Times article.

How come there are only calls for healing after minorities are attacked?

If heterosexuals are beaten by homosexuals, are there any calls for healing?

If whites are attacked by blacks or hispanics, are there are any calls for healing?

If men are attacked by women, are there any calls for healing?

Is there any media coverage when people in the majority culture are attacked by minorities?

I discuss the parsha with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7pm PST on my live cam.

Torah & Lesbians

Luke Ford writes:

In his second lecture on Leviticus 20 in 2009, Dennis Prager said: Jacob Milgrom argues that the Torah does not care about lesbianism because lesbians don’t spill seed. But there’s no prohibition against the spilling of seed in the Torah. The sin of Onan is in his refusing to inseminate his wife. The Torah could’ve explicitly banned masturbation and the spilling of seed but does not.

I have been perplexed for a long time about why the Torah does not have anything to say about lesbianism. I think I have the answer.

The answer is — all of these laws presuppose the male as the actor in sex. So just as the Torah does not say to the woman that she can not sleep with her father or brother or son, though there is the bestiality issue. It is hard to imagine a woman initiating bestiality. It was probably a kinky practice that some men found alluring. Bestiality is the only time the woman is possibly pictured as the actor…

I discuss the parsha with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7pm PST on my live cam.

Keeping Kosher On An Interdate

Luke Ford writes:

In his second lecture on Leviticus 20 in 2009, Dennis Prager said: “When I was in my bachelor days in my twenties, I went out with women of all backgrounds. I intended to only marry someone born Jewish or converted to Jewish. My one criteria was is it a woman?

“I kept kosher and still do. I was going to write a long article for Jewish publications titled, ‘Keeping Kosher on an Interdate.’

“I said this publicly at the time, I would tell Jewish audiences, ‘Folks, it is a little eery. When I am with a non-religious Jewish woman, she thinks that what I am doing by disqualifying many things on the menu because I am a Jew is absurd. Whenever I am with a non-Jewish woman, she has such respect for what I am doing. Every one has said, ‘I am not going to order anything like that either. What would offend you?”

I discuss the parsha with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7pm PST on my live cam.

When The Right Gets Angry

Luke Ford writes:

Dennis: “When the right gets angry, do you notice there’s no violence? They clean up after their demonstrations. Who do you think is more likely to key your car if they don’t agree with your bumper sticker?”

Politico.com:

WEST NEWTON, Mass. – President Barack Obama said Americans’ “fear and frustration” is to blame for an intense midterm election cycle that threatens to derail the Democratic agenda.

“Part of the reason that our politics seems so tough right now and facts and science and argument does not seem to be winning the day all the time is because we’re hardwired not to always think clearly when we’re scared,” Obama said Saturday evening in remarks at a small Democratic fundraiser Saturday evening. “And the country’s scared.”

Dennis: “Maybe people think more clearly when they are scared? Perhaps nothing concentrates the mind like the vision of a bankrupt America?

“A friend told my wife Friday night that he was just in Thailand and people refused the dollar. They preferred baht, the Thai currency.

I discuss the parsha with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7pm PST on my live cam.

Happy Black Conservatives

Luke Ford writes: Dennis Prager said after interviewing black Republican candidate for Congress, Tim Scott: “When you meet conservative blacks… And I’ll compare activist to activist. The humor, the happiness, the freedom. When a black rethinks things, and this is true for anybody, but blacks in particular, when one realizes one can be the master of my life, which is what conservatism is all about, as opposed to I will wait for the government to save me, how can you not be happier as a conservative? Polls show conservatives are happier. We don’t want others to take care of us [if possible].”

“People want to be saved by government in France who are perfectly healthy and young. You are made worse by left-wing ideas.”

“You are not free at last when you depend on the government to hire you and to take care of you and to give you benefits.

“That’s why there’s a dour disposition whenever you talk to any of these black liberal politicians. Their whole personality is different.”

“Put Maxine Waters on one side and Tim Scott on the other. The woman radiates anger at America. She makes her constituents more bitter.”

I discuss the parsha with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7pm PST on my live cam.

Journalist David M. Hoffman RIP

Luke Ford writes:

Drew emails: Hi Luke Ford: I just discovered David M. Hoffman via Alex Constantine publishing an article that is half composed of Hoffman’s OK City Bombing research.

I was reading your correspondence with David after he returned from Europe — and so I did a search on Peabody Massachusetts and I discovered that David M. Hoffman, age 48, of Peabody MA died in 2008.

Considering the depression he was suffering from and his suicide attempts — it seems he finally ended his life.

Australian Compassion

Luke Ford writes: A man was sitting on a blanket at the beach. He had no arms and no legs.

Three women — an American, a Kiwi and a Australian — were walking past and they felt sorry for the poor man.

The American woman said to him, ‘Have you ever had a hug?’

The man said ‘No,’ so she gave him a hug and walked on.

The Kiwi woman said, ‘Have you ever had a kiss?’

The man said, ‘No,’ so she gave him a kiss and walked on.

The Australian woman came to him and said, ‘Have you ever been f**ked?’

The man broke into a big smile and said, ‘No.’

She said, ‘You will be when the tide comes in.’

I discuss the parsha with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7pm PST on my live cam.

Our Wants Vs Our Happiness

Luke Ford writes:

On his radio show Oct. 22, 2010, Dennis said: Most Of What You Want Isn’t Good For You. It will not make you happy. The list is so long that I could spend the rest of the show just listing common things we want that aren’t good for us, such as food.

On the road, I go to grocery stores to pick up food to eat that is semi-healthy. The food available at 7/11 and airports is largely junk. There is almost nothing in there that I don’t want to eat. I want to be buried with M&M peanuts next to me. I love M&Ms.

Most of what we want isn’t good for our happiness and our bodies. Forget our character.

It is important to teach your kids early that what they want is likely not good for them.

As a kid, I did not want to go to school. The happiest days of my elementary school life were when at night, it started to snow and I would look out the window and I had one prayer — that it sticks. If it doesn’t stick, it doesn’t matter how much it snows, the school bus will pick me up because they can get through slush but they can’t get through a serious snow fall that sticks.

Ninety nine percent of the food we want is because it is tasty. Generally speaking, the more tasty the food, the worse it is for you.

I discuss the parsha with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7pm PST on my live cam.

Jewish Extremism In Aleppo, Syria

Luke Ford writes:

In his Oct. 25, 2010 lecture on R. Elijah Benamozegh for Torah in Motion, Dr. Marc B. Shapiro says:

There has been a trend of extremism in Aleppo for a long time…

The Aleppo Syrian [Jewish] community burned this book [a Torah commentary quoting Christian and Egyptian sources].

We think of the Sephardic world as more open-minded but you have extremism [in places such as Aleppo].

These rabbis in Aleppo opposed secular studies in their entirety. They are very unusual for the Sephardic world. The Sephardic world is usually very open to secular studies.

R. Elijah Benamozegh said that Torah and secular studies could not be kept as two religious spheres because that would create religious doubt. If you tell people you can’t study secular matters and they become convinced that secular studies are true, then you become convinced that Torah is false.

Light blinds people who have been in darkness for a long time. You have to be exposed to it gradually. When secular studies reach areas where people have not been exposed to it, it is like they are coming out of a cave and it leaves them to reject tradition. That is what happened in Eastern Europe [at the turn of the 20th Century], within the space of a generation, so many rejected tradition. In Germany, where Hirsch’s system was underway, there was very little attrition.

The Meaning Of A Mortgage

Luke Ford writes:

I went for a long walk Sabbath afternoon. As I looked at the setting sun, I felt sad. My life was not supposed to turn out this way.

I've never married. I've never had kids. And I've never had a mortgage.

I associate those three things together. They mean adulthood to me and because I have not done them, I feel like I am less of an adult.

I don't go around moping about this, but I think of maturity as taking on responsibilities such as a spouse, kids and a mortgage.

A mortgage settles you down to a particular place and community. You're less likely to take chances with your blogging if you have a mortgage. You don't want to get sued for libel or for anything and lose your home, your castle.

I revel in my freedom. That's what living in an apartment means to me. I can get up and go. I'm not tied down. I have no ball and chain.

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Vayigash - End Of Genesis X

Luke Ford writes:

I discuss the parsha with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7pm PST on my live cam.

This week we will discuss our Torah portion of Vayigash (Genesis 44:18-47:27).