David T. Levinson

Shabbat on Slopes Takes Wrong Turn

Published on February 3, 2005

To me, skiing is almost a religious experience. When you're flying down the back bowls, sun on your face, cool air filling your lungs and a warm feeling filling your heart, it's like you can feel the hand of God.

If It’s Saturday, It’s Another Bar Mitzvah

Published on March 11, 2004

The Los Angeles bar mitzvah is a sitting duck. Wild tales of gross excess put fear, disgust and embarrassment into the heart of every Jewish parent I know.

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