Category Archives: Orthodoxy

Feeling Like An Outsider In Orthodox Judaism

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Luke Ford

I have a several close female friends who’ve flirted with Orthodox Judaism but not finished conversions to it. They look obviously goyish. They feel like conspicuous outsiders to the Jewish community, and they fear that they will always be viewed … Continue reading →

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Where Are The Orthodox On Health Care Reform?

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Luke Ford

Believe it or not, the Torah does not have much to say about the public option. Why is it that the rabbis who push for "speaking out" usually have the least to say? Here’s Orthodox rabbi Barry Gelman: "At the … Continue reading →

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The Seforim Blog And Tradition Magazine Part Ways

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Luke Ford

You can now find the Seforim blog at its old address. What happened? No explanation was offered in the Tradition announcement. Moshe Friedman posts: "My guess: some higher-up RCA rabbis actually read some of the things posted on the site … Continue reading →

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Skeptic Magazine Says Denial Of Evolution Is Characteristic Of Orthodox Education

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Luke Ford

I dated a girl who graduated from Ramaz. Now 40, bisexual, and never married, she loathed Orthodox Judaism. I asked her why. She said because it was aesthetically ugly, that Orthodox Jews smell bad (particularly on holy days when they … Continue reading →

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Yehuda Bukspan – The LA Rabbi Worth Standing For

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Luke Ford

As I make my way around Jewish life, I notice Orthodox Jews jumping to their feet to honor speakers. I’ve even seen Orthodox Jews rise to their feet to honor a woman! And a TV writer! I’m not into rising … Continue reading →

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