Daily Archives: August 20, 2014

What Do They Want In Ferguson?

Robert Weisberg writes: African Americans in Ferguson, MO are demanding justice over the shooting of Michael Brown. But, a clear-eyed observer might conclude differently: what they really want is vengeance, a public lynching, hauling out Officer Darren Wilson in chains, … Continue reading

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The Prostitute In Medieval Jewish History

Dan Rabinowitz writes: Finally, we turn to R. Yechezkel Landau, author of Shu”t Noda B’Yehuda, and although he is not discussing prostitution in general, but it is worthwhile to mention a specific case of Havah Bernstein, wife of the Chief … Continue reading

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Sex With Non-Jewish Women Vs Sex With Jewish Prostitutes

An easy way to see a difference between the Jewish and Christian approaches to sex is to contrast the Jewish state of Israel with Christian countries such as the United States when it comes to prostitution. Using a prostitute is … Continue reading

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What Do Liberia And Ferguson Have In Common?

The situation in Liberia sounds similar to the riots in Ferguson, but how do you blame the unrest in Libera on white racism? The New York Times reports: Liberia’s halting efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak spreading across parts of … Continue reading

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