Monthly Archives: June 2009

Mikvah – followed by Tefillin

Posted on 06/24/2009 by Sotah

This morning, on my 25th birthday, I put on Teffilin (my teffilin), for the first time. I marveled at the visceral wonder – wrapping leather cords around my arm – an act of prayer. Its pagan strange beauty made me … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Family Law

Posted on 06/15/2009 by Sotah

I am loving family law more and more because family law provides unique insight to all kind of aspects of the human condition. In its ideal form, family law does not bother with a recounting of sins- it wants to … Continue reading →

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A feminist critique of vampires

Posted on 06/05/2009 by Sotah

Vampires have been on my mind – this summer, I discovered the absolutely wonderful show, True Blood, and the books that the show is based on. It’s gorgeous and extremely erotic. Vampires represent our desire to be consumed. Generally, that … Continue reading →

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