Category Archives: Personal

Reason Magazine Party

I was at Reason magazine’s West Coast headquarters tonight. * I was so pleased that this distinguished gentleman at tonight’s party was agreeing with everything I said about illegal immigration until his libertarian son rudely told me the guy was … Continue reading

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No Regrets

I’ve had no regret about converting to Orthodox Judaism, even as I have grown to understand the depth of my brokenness that led to the drama I created (in myself and around me) as I undertook all sorts of contradictory … Continue reading

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Dreaming Of Hard Work

I had a boss who said: “I don’t think you dream of hard work. There’s not tear in your eye when you think about missing work. I’m just curious about that reverie you had. You take four days off for … Continue reading

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Walking Alone

When I walk or daven with friends, distance doesn’t matter. The quality of the seats doesn’t matter. I can go forever. I’m absorbed in my connections. The hours and miles speed by. When I daven alone or walk alone, I … Continue reading

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The Discombobulating Effect Of The Jewish Holidays

Because of all of the Jewish holidays of the past three weeks, my schedule has gone to pot. I haven’t hit my regular 12-step meetings, I haven’t done as much 12-step work on my own, and I’ve missed a ton … Continue reading

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I Grew Up By Avondale College On Currans Road, Cooranbong, NSW

My childhood home in Australia. My mom’s grave at Avondale College: More.

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I Wish I Was A Syrian Refugee

I wish I were a Syrian muslim living in Germany or Sweden. My life would be so easy if I were. All my worries would be at an end. And if I saw a pretty woman I wanted to take, … Continue reading

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Stepping Back Into Church

I’m a preacher’s kid. I grew up in Seventh-Day Adventist churches. Then I left all that at age 18 and became an atheist for a few years and then converted to Orthodox Judaism. For the past four years, I’ve been … Continue reading

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What Does Sports Mean To Me?

Luke: “Jarryd Hayne is doing amazing.” Therapist: “What does that mean to you?” Luke: “Nothing. It’s just a distraction from the misery of my life.” * Luke: “I’m feeling unloved.” Therapist: “What about other people? Do you love anyone?” Luke: … Continue reading

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Luke Ford Interview Live Stream

Listen here and here. I am interviewed by a Los Angeles Jewish friend who’s been Modern Orthodox all of his life. Topics revolve around sex and include: * How should a healthy society respond to homosexuality * Sex, love and … Continue reading

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