Category Archives: Personal

What Does Kosher Mean?

I’m staying with some non-Jewish friends at Loma Linda University this weekend. I’m going to be on a panel Sabbath afternoon talking with three Christians and a Jew about a new book. My friends have never hosted an Orthodox Jew … Continue reading

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It Sucks To Be Me

All these great rabbis are marrying off their daughters. And here I am, 43 years old, almost 44, and I am still unmarried. Is it not a tradition in Jewish life to marry off the most worthy daughters to the … Continue reading

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I’ve Been Reborn In The Spirit

Over much of my life, I was lost in sin. I was a slave to my wicked desires. But now I think I have conquered my unhealthy proclivities. I’ve finally seen the light and surrendered my life to my Heavenly … Continue reading

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Abide With Me

“Abide With Me” and “Nearer My God To Thee” are my two favorite Christian hymns. I wonder why. I guess one reason is that there is nothing explicitly or uniquely Christian about them. I identify with being on the Titanic … Continue reading

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Do You Want To Talk About It?

No, I don’t want to talk about it. I don’t mind blogging about it, but no, I definitely do not want to talk about it. I hate that question, “Do you want to talk about it?” Do you know what … Continue reading

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Life Is Less Lonely With God

More Wonder emails: I just watched one of your videos when you described how you marginalize yourself and are afraid to be open to others along with other things such as missing out on a “normal” life etc. I hope … Continue reading

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Like Jesus In The Wilderness

Bob emails: As far as I can see Jews, by nature, nurture or necessity are a rather industrious lot. Can the word “industrious” really be used by a rational person to describe Luke Ford (the blogger not the actor)? Yes, … Continue reading

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The Bad Jew: Port Of Call – Dockweiler Beach

Sunday afternoon. I can’t believe I can’t pull off a car pool from Pico-Robertson. I am a 43-year old loser who’s about to crash another JConnectLA event expressly designed for people under 40. I am a pariah. I have no … Continue reading

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It Makes Me Feel Awkward When You Care For Me

I am much more comfortable if you simply hate me. Then I can hate you. And I don’t have to deal with any awkward feelings. Dr. Spielvogel, the lay-out of this room has changed. Our chairs are too close together. … Continue reading

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