Trembling Before G-d (2001) 10/10
An exploration of the lives of gay and lesbian Orthodox and Hasidic Jews. (Documentary)
Trembling Before G-d presents us with people who, on the face of it, are suffering massive cognitive dissonance. The Ultra-Orthodox and Hasidim featured here believe in the Torah as God’s word, and in obedience to Jewish law. As an Orthodox rabbi explains, no matter how much compassion he may have for gay Jews, he cannot tell them it’s okay to do something for which the Torah prescribes the death penalty.
Archive for May 1, 2006
Monday Movie Review: Trembling Before G-d
Happy Beltane
Have yourself a frolicsome Beltane! Some people refer to Beltane as the Pagan New Year, others give Samhain that name. Indeed, I believe the year is divided, like night and day. Beltane is the beginning of the day part of the year, and Samhain begins its night.
What would Beltane be without a maypole? People count off, so that every other person weaves under and clockwise, or over and counter-clockwise.
Instructions are given:
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