Category Archives: Personal

I Like Strong Women

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Luke Ford

At Shabbat dinner, a woman turned to me and said, “Do you like strong women?” “Yes,” I said. “How did you know? Because I’m a writer and a teacher of Alexander Technique, therefore I am a sensitive guy?” “I’ve got … Continue reading →

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Talmud Talk

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Luke Ford

Luke Ford is worried that his weekly Torah Talks with Rabbi Rabbs are becoming too popular and too accessible to the goyim and perhaps at some point we should switch to a daily Daf Yomi live cam Talmud Talk. We’ll … Continue reading →

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I Was Called First To The Torah

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Luke Ford

It was a mincha on a Shabbos. “Levi Ben,” said the rabbi, pointing at me. I froze in shock. “But I’m not a Cohen,” I said. “I know,” said the rabbi. “Come on up.” I walked up in shock. I … Continue reading →

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I’ve Got To Make Some Fundamental Changes With The Ways I Try To Sleep

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Luke Ford

I just read The Harvard Medical School’s Guide to a Good Night Sleep. When I came down with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in in February, 1988, I had to spend about 18 hours a day in bed (until the end of … Continue reading →

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A Jew Has To Make A Living

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Luke Ford

I’m not proud of this work, but I need a parnassah. At least I am not directing immoral movies.

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