Category Archives: Orthodoxy

Is Call of the Shofar Compatible With Judaism?

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Luke Ford

Shmuel Pollen, a resident of Morristown who participated in and even led “Call of the Shofar” workshops, reveals what shook him out of the “influence.” So why the radical change of heart? It occurred this past Shabbos, when I was … Continue reading →

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Finding Your Place In Orthodox Judaism

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Luke Ford

D. emails: “I didn’t grow up religious, but I’m in love with the Orthodox lifestyle. I interpret the Torah more metaphorically than literally, but I want to participate regardless. Matters are complicated by my girlfriend being Chinese and agnostic. I … Continue reading →

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Wisdom From Kids

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Luke Ford

This 11yo boy asks me at shul: “Do you have kids?” Luke: “No.” Boy: “Are you married?” Luke: “No.” Boy: “So you’re single.” Luke: “Yes.” Boy: “It’s lame to be single.” I wasn’t bothered by the kid’s comment. I thought … Continue reading →

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Can A Convert Fit In With An Orthodox Shul?

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Luke Ford

There are plenty of shuls and communities where a convert and a baal teshuva (a person born Jewish who becomes Orthodox later in life) will never fit in and plenty where he will. I’d put the ratio at about 70-30, … Continue reading →

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Should The Husband Be In The Delivery Room?

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Luke Ford

When I was growing up, husbands stayed away from the delivery room because the blood and mess would put you off sex for life. Nowadays it seems like all the husbands I know are in the delivery room. The prospect … Continue reading →

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