Category Archives: Personal

Michael Jackson & The Rebbe

"When will the temple be rebuilt?" a woman asked me. "I don’t know." "Something is happening," she said. "The Rebbe and Michael Jackson share the same birthday. Michael’s middle name was Yosef. Michael is bringing the world together in a … Continue reading

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Funeral With A Cover Charge

Chaim Amalek writes: “Luke, I understand that very soon hundreds of thousands of People of Color will be gathering to celebrate the life of a probable perderast. Given that this likely is the largest incidence of concerted communal action by … Continue reading

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The Crisis

I sat around tonight with a friend and did writing exercises. Here’s mine: Was there an unexpected event that forced you into a crisis? In February of 1988, I woke up one morning to the biggest crisis of my life. … Continue reading

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Lukeland

Bob emails: "I’m watching this Michael Jackson will fiasco and I’m hoping your will is in order. I would hate to see your various lovers and family members squabbling over your fortune when you pass." Fred emails: I’m afraid that … Continue reading

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I Was A Talmid Of The Rav!

Only now can the truth be told! I know every rabbi claims to have been a talmid of the Rav, but I really was. I studded under the Rav for three years when he was still teaching in Yiddish. The … Continue reading

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Lukeford.net Summer Internships Available

Lukeford.net proudly offers the best, brightest and bustiest female student journalists an opportunity to work this summer with the web’s most prestigious blogger on all things Jewish. Qualified applicants must be: Female. Between the ages of 18 and 29. Able … Continue reading

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The Myth of the Female Orgasm

Bob emails: You could pump up traffic by using your video capabilities NOT to showcase various religious kooks, but as a Jewish sexual advice show. I’m thinking you should call it "Kosher Porking with Your Oral Leader, Luke Ford". Why … Continue reading

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Conformity In Orthodox Judaism

Should I stay or should I go? If I go, there will be trouble. If I stay, I will be troubled. Damn phone’s not ringing. I don’t care. So you want me to repress my feelings? Just shove them right … Continue reading

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Surprised By Joy

Something happened to me this evening that hasn’t hit me in months — I wanted to go to shul. Around 7pm, my feet got itchy and I put on my suit and I walked half an hour and I said … Continue reading

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The Supreme Leader

I’ve been telling everyone today that I am the Supreme Leader, that I’m the Ayatollah of rock n’rolla. I rushed home to try to register thesuperemeleader.com but it is already taken. Oy vey!

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