Category Archives: Rabbis

Post-Orthodoxy & The Ordination Of Women As Orthodox Rabbis

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Luke Ford

I don’t know much about Torah but I instinctively find the notion of an ordained female Orthodox rabbi to be post-Orthodox aka outside of Orthodox Judaism. The Orthodox Judaism I thought I knew prescribes very separate roles for men and … Continue reading →

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Shaarei Tefillah Ripped Apart Over Meir Kin Divorce Dispute?

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Luke Ford

Mark emails: Dear Luke: Regarding your article about Shaarei Tefila, Youve been mislead once again. There are about 5-6 disgruntled members of Sharrei Tefila who just come for the Shabbos Kiddush every week and dont even participate in the services. … Continue reading →

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How Many Plooks Before You’re Out?

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Luke Ford

I know this rabbi who was caught with child pornography on his computer and he lost his job. And whenever we’re together, he gives me divrei Torah. In fact, every rabbi I know who has been convicted of a sex … Continue reading →

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The Curse Of Luke Ford

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Luke Ford

I imagine things from my rabbi’s perspective: Luke Ford was never my idea. Frankly, I blame Dennis Prager. This formerly Orthodox guy has a nationally syndicated radio show where he presents Judaism in very exciting terms, a little too exciting … Continue reading →

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The Fighting Rabbi

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Luke Ford

YNETNEWS reports: Yuri Foreman is a deeply religious man, but you couldn’t tell it from the way he ruthlessly knocks people out in the boxing ring. The 29-year-old rabbi-to-be is the World Boxing Association’s newest champion and when he’s not … Continue reading →

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