Category Archives: Personal

We Need Moshiach Now!

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Luke Ford

* A Google search on “Christians loving Jews” revealed 6,100 results while a search for “Jews loving Christians” revealed 51 results. Sarah Silerman is a great window into some secular Jewish attitudes. * Why do so many age-appropriate women on … Continue reading →

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Random Acts Of Kindness

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Luke Ford

I was deeply moved that when I came to shul early this morning and sat in the corner sipping coffee and eating my protein bar, another Yid brought me a Gemara turned to the correct page for the Daf Yomi. … Continue reading →

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Vikings

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Luke Ford

* The closest I can find today to living out a Jane Austen novel is in Orthodox Judaism. Standards and in-group solidarity make life more exciting. * I’ve been watching the TV show Vikings and I am disturbed by the … Continue reading →

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Does Anyone Like You?

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Luke Ford

Sitting in shul davening Friday night, a friend leaned over to me and said, “I’m the only person in this room who likes you.” I shot back: “You’ve been davening here for years and how many Shabbos meals invites have … Continue reading →

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Give Me What I Deserve In The Next Life

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Luke Ford

When God judges me after I die, I hope He gives me what I deserve. I think most Jews have this attitude, but I’ve never met a Christian with this belief. They seem to all believe that they are horrible … Continue reading →

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