Category Archives: Orthodoxy

She’s Off The Derech

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Luke Ford

I interviewed a cute girl this afternoon about why she left Orthodox Judaism. Nataly Mor writes an essay on Heshy Fried’s blog FrumSatire about why she left Orthodox Judaism: Living in Brooklyn, especially in Boro Park, and being off the … Continue reading →

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The Beth Am Library Minyan

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Luke Ford

Joe emails: I always wondered why no orthodox shul can come up with a substitute for this type of experience. The Beth Am Library Minyan was at a level of spiritual “truthiness” akin to a Hasidic service – the people … Continue reading →

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Judaism & Yoga

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Luke Ford

Alon emails: Hi Luke, Via google, I came across a piece you wrote last year comparing Kundalini Yoga to Orthodox Judaism. As an orthodox Jew who is considering yoga as a means toward greater spirituality, I was curious to know … Continue reading →

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Seen and Heard At A Shabbos Table

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Luke Ford

* The Orthodox couple are in their thirties. They’re having guests who are new to Orthodox Judaism. The host wife keeps using the word “shvartze” and then apologizing for it. Her rabbi says Jews shouldn’t use that word. The husband … Continue reading →

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Stuff Single Orthodox Girls Like

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Luke Ford

From FrumSatire: Working as a Madricha at a seminary, as a Limudei Kodesh teacher , or at any job where it

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