Category Archives: Personal

Can I Give An Inspiring Speech?

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Luke Ford

I feel relatively comfortable giving the 12-step share. You confess your shortcomings and your struggles and you say what has helped you. In Orthodox Judaism, a lot of people know that I converted and they want to know why. More … Continue reading →

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Luke Ford Shabbaton At Westwood Jewish Center – Shabbos Lunch Speech

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Luke Ford

* Define good * Christian vs Jewish views * At 22, I noticed older people were kinder than younger people * Psychological/addiction obstacles to goodness * Belief in God and a transcendent moral code * A set of daily practices … Continue reading →

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Luke Ford Shabbaton At Westwood Jewish Center – Friday Night Dinner Speech

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Luke Ford

My Shabbaton has finished at the http://jewishwestwood.com shul. Friday night, I said something like this (some of the following I thought about saying but did not): I broke out of davening tonight like a bat out of hell. I was … Continue reading →

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The Survivor

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Luke Ford

In the last six months of 1996, I lived with a Holocaust survivor who had about 25 cats in the apartment. In exchange for looking after the cats, I only had to pay $200 a month rent. I thought he … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Get Well Until I Put Down My Gun

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Luke Ford

About six months ago, I was telling my therapist about how defended I was. No matter what the bastards did to me, I had my blog. Anyone treats me badly, I can write ’em up. I’m defended. I have barricades. … Continue reading →

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