Category Archives: Orthodoxy

An Orthodox Jew’s US Army Experience

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Luke Ford

From The Jewish Press: The call from the Department of the Army came to me on a random day in the summer of 2012, an unexpected offer to serve our country as an Army civilian. The opportunity presented to me … Continue reading →

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What Keeps Me Orthodox

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Luke Ford

I moved to Los Angeles in March of 1994 and started going regularly to Aish Ha Torah (on Pico Blvd and Doheny Blvd). I quickly met people I admired such as Richard Horowitz, Rabbi Nachum Braverman, Sam Glaser, David Sacks, … Continue reading →

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What Percentage Of Americans Dislike Muslims?

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Luke Ford

What percentage of Americans instinctively dislike and fear Muslims? My guess is about a third. I suspect it was over 50% after 9/11. I suspect a majority of Brits and Europeans dislike Muslims. Most traditional Orthodox Jews I know well … Continue reading →

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Do Husbands Appreciate Their Wives More Than Wives Appreciate Their Husbands?

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Luke Ford

I heard a sermon over Succot about the need for us to appreciate the hard work that goes into preparing and hosting meals on Jewish holidays. I only remember once on a Shabbat or Jewish holiday, the man of the … Continue reading →

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Do The Orthodox Know?

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Luke Ford

I got this feedback on my writing about my emotional addictions: “When you’re in your Orthodox Jewish community, do you have to hide an entire side of yourself? What’s that like? I want to get in there and know what’s … Continue reading →

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