Category Archives: Orthodoxy

Vogue Hails Orthodox Fashion as Fall’s ‘Sexiest Trend’

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Luke Ford

Forward: The traditional sexy slip dress for Orthodox women is getting a modern, yet still modest, upgrade that’s bringing it out to the streets, and to the top design house runways. It is almost 2016, after all. Vogue reports that … Continue reading →

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Dirty Jobs In Orthodox Judaism

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Luke Ford

Some shomrim recite Psalms, others smoke dope (Shalom Auslander), others masturbate. You get what you pay for. Shomrim, kosher supervision, are usually down market occupations staffed by a high number of retards. LAT: An Ancient Vigil : In Orthodox Judaism, … Continue reading →

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Yosef K: My Conversion with Rabbi Gavriel Cohen 2007-2008

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Luke Ford

Yosef K. writes: I grew up in a Muslim family from Iran. Half of my life I lived in Kuwait, and the other half I was in the US. Even though my father comes from a very religious Muslim family, … Continue reading →

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How Many People Convert To Orthodox Judaism Each Year In The USA?

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Luke Ford

I believe that conversions through Sephardic rabbis Gavriel Cohen and Samuel Ohana often run to $5,000, and through other Batei Din (Jewish law courts) about $2,000 all told. JewishHomeLA.com: Rav Gavriel Cohen, who heads a beis din near Hancock Park, … Continue reading →

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Adventures In Orthodox Judaism

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Luke Ford

I brought a secular Jewish friend to an Orthodox shul years ago. The rabbi asked my friend why he came. My friend said my name. The rabbi couldn’t hide his dismay. Mike Wallin: “I brought a friend from work to … Continue reading →

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