Category Archives: Orthodoxy

Jews, Blacks And The Talk

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Luke Ford

The Los Angeles Times published recently: For black parents in Pasadena, shootings give fresh relevance to ‘The Talk’ The fatal shootings of Kendrec McDade in Pasadena and a black teen in Florida renew the painful generations-old discussion about the need … Continue reading →

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Jews Running Scams

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Luke Ford

I don’t think Jews are any more dishonest than other people, but I have found pockets of Jewish life (from secular to Orthodox) that are cool with running scams. Jews who are the most invested in the greater society are … Continue reading →

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Why Be Religious?

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Luke Ford

Joe the Orthodox Jew emails: God let the human mind develop to the point where it can challenge the divine. It has probably gone way too far at this point. Think about it, take any story in the torah, especially … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t Most Jews Orthodox II?

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Luke Ford

I ask an Orthodox rabbi: “Why do you think most Jews are not Orthodox? Is the principal obstacle difficulty or expense or intellectual or moral? And what did you think of the Newsweek top 50 rabbis list?” Rabbi Ari Kahn, … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t Most Jews Orthodox?

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Luke Ford

I ask an Orthodox rabbi: “Why do you think most Jews are not Orthodox? Is the principal obstacle difficulty or expense or intellectual or moral? And what did you think of the Newsweek top 50 rabbis list?” The rabbi replied: … Continue reading →

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