Category Archives: Personal

The Beard

Posted on April 4, 2010 by Luke Ford

An Orthodox friend calls. “I apologize for making fun of your beard. I was going crazy about charedi Jews. It had nothing to do with you personally. I was at the time ticked off about charedi beards but for you … Continue reading →

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The Predator

Posted on April 4, 2010 by Luke Ford

As I walked the mean streets of Pico-Robertson today, I felt weak, tired and vulnerable. I was exhausted. I didn’t want to talk to anyone. I just wanted to run my errands, to pick up my groceries, and to retreat … Continue reading →

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I’ll Always Be There For You

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Luke Ford

Dear reader, I know that there have been times when I’ve gotten busy and I have not paid as much attention to you as you need, and I want you to know right now that that will end. From now … Continue reading →

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Converting The Mentally Ill

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Luke Ford

Orthodox Jews don’t look for converts among non-Jews. They typically turn away three times Gentiles seeking conversion and then only convert them after they have proved themselves. Now what happens if the convert is sincere but mentally ill? Different Batei … Continue reading →

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The Informant

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Luke Ford

I’ve tried to hold off for the past 18 hours writing about this movie. I just saw it yesterday. The bipolar protagonist? That’s me. I don’t want to write about this dark side of mine because it could be really … Continue reading →

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