Category Archives: Orthodoxy

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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Using A Stroller On Shabbat

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Luke Ford

Every major Orthodox rabbi but one has ruled that you can’t use a stroller on Yom Kippur because the eruv is down due to the 405 construction. Here’s the normative approach: Young Israel of Century City Guidelines For When the … Continue reading →

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The Historian Who Gets Me Excited About Orthodox Judaism

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Luke Ford

Orthodox Judaism is tough. There are so many required rituals, it can drive you crazy if you’re not born into it. One thing that keeps me going is inspiring Torah study and my favorite teacher for the past decade is … Continue reading →

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