Category Archives: Book Reviews

On Your Knees, Sinner!

Posted on December 20, 2007 by Luke Ford

Every time I make a sexy post, every time I despoil the pristine gift God gave me, I must make two self-flagellating posts and three Torahdic posts. I must virtually scourge myself for my sins, staying awake until dawn, tossing … Continue reading →

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God, Man and Nietzsche: A Startling Dialogue between Judaism and Modern Philosophers by Zev Golan

Posted on December 17, 2007 by Luke Ford

Rabbi Gil Student writes: In a recent book, God, Man and Nietzsche, Zev Golan sets out to examine some of the specific approaches of Existentialists and both compare and contrast them with traditional Jewish texts. In chapters with titles such … Continue reading →

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‘The Loved Dog’

Posted on December 10, 2007 by Luke Ford

I just saw author Tamar Geller interviewed on Donny Deutsch’s show. From the book description: Every dog owner must make a choice: Do you want a fearful and submissive pet, or do you want a happy, joyful, and well-mannered member … Continue reading →

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Flipping Out? The Impact of the ‘Year in Israel’

Posted on December 8, 2007 by Luke Ford

I read this new book by Shalom Z. Berger, Daniel Jacobson and Chaim I. Waxman. It’s a solid book. There are few surprises. It cites surveys that show that high school graduates who spend a year in Israel in yeshiva … Continue reading →

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NTY’s 10 Best Books Of 2007

Posted on December 8, 2007 by Luke Ford

From the NYT: MAN GONE DOWN By Michael Thomas. Black Cat/Grove/Atlantic, paper, $14. This first novel explores the fragmented personal histories behind four desperate days in a black writer’s life. OUT STEALING HORSES By Per Petterson. Translated by Anne Born. … Continue reading →

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