Tag Archives: Passover

A Commonsense Guide To Passover

Did you know that the crumbs of bread on your floor are not chametz? I didn’t either until I listened to this commonsensical guide to Passover on RabbiAriKahn.com. I’ve always had a problem with Judaism’s legal fictions to get around … Continue reading

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The Rabbi Is Back

The rabbi is back. He wants to see you in his office. The rabbi is back. He’ll see you now. The rabbi is back. "Do you mind dropping your trousers?" The rabbi is back. "I’ve never done a hatafat dam … Continue reading

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How Rabbis Waste Time

Rabbi Daniel Pressman of Saratoga, CA, tells Slate: "People always e-mail me stuff like, ‘Oh, Rabbi, you should see this article,’ or, ‘Click on this YouTube link, there’s a funny Passover video.’ The job itself provides opportunities for wasting time. … Continue reading

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Emma’s Great California Vacation

From my live cam chat: Emma:  You know…. Emma:  I think its time for a trim YourMoralLeader:  trim of what? Emma:  Of… Emma:  Your… Emma:  Beard…….. YourMoralLeader:  charisma? Emma:  lol YourMoralLeader:  I’d lose my moral strength YourMoralLeader:  like samson Emma:  … Continue reading

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Every Time I Enter A Rabbi’s Office, I Leave It With Less Freedom To Pursue Truth

I’m not complaining. I think it’s cool. It means I have to make fewer decisions. I have fewer options. I’m a drop in the rain, just a number not a name. And you don’t see it. You don’t believe it. … Continue reading

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