Category Archives: Orthodoxy

Let The Jew In!

I was driving east down Olympic Blvd yesterday afternoon when I noticed a Jew in a yarmulke in a crap car waiting to turn into my lane. I stopped and let him in. If he hadn’t been wearing a yarmulke, … Continue reading

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How Much Cleavage Can A Good Orthodox Woman Reveal Publicly?

If an Orthodox Jewish woman is proud of her body, to what extent is she allowed to flaunt it? Is she allowed to select clothing that shows her curves off to advantage? How much cleavage can she show with the … Continue reading

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74% Of New York Jewish Kids Are Orthodox

I believe that close to half of Jews in America under 18 are Orthodox (while the Orthodox overall compose only about 12% of the American Jewish population). The New York Times reports on New York: “Now, 40 percent of Jews … Continue reading

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Jews In Downtown Los Angeles

From KPCC: Someone who does classify himself is Luke Ford, 46, who converted to Orthodox Judaism in 1993 after being raised as a Seventh-Day Adventist in Australia. The infamous blogger lives in the Pico-Robertson district that’s home to a myriad … Continue reading

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I Got A Bracha (Blessing) On Shabbos

On Friday night, an Orthodox acquaintance walked over to me and asked, “Do you want a bracha?” “I’m sorry?” I said. “Do you want a bracha?” “Umm, yes,” I said and bowed my head. He said that he wished me … Continue reading

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