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The Eternal Feminine
The Eternal Feminine The other night I had a dream where some medical expert was examining me for breast cancer. He seemed properly qualified to do this and the examination did not in the least bother me. Then I noticed … Continue reading →
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Men Worth Remembering
Men Worth Remembering Michael Wyschogrod was a theologian, philosopher and doer of quiet deeds of rescue for many, me included. Last Monday night, his colleagues organized a memorial meeting for him at Baruch College of The City University of New … Continue reading →
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