Category Archives: Personal

Out Of The Loop

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Luke Ford

It’s dark. I know there’s no parking, but I don’t want to pay for Uber or a taxi. I must go to the party because I am honored to be invited and because UCLA makes my heart race (it was … Continue reading →

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Smells Like Teen Spirit

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Luke Ford

Many people ask converts to Judaism if they feel accepted by other Jews and some converts complain about a lack of acceptance. I’ve found that most Jews I’ve known accept me 100% as Jewish and treat me indistinguishably from others … Continue reading →

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Looking For Root Causes

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Luke Ford

I’m wiped, man. I spent all day countering violent extremism, investigating root causes, and opening up economic opportunity for underprivileged people of color, and now I have hardly anything left for my FB friends.

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I Did It For You!

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Luke Ford

A friend opens up a bottle of kosher peanuts and insists I take some. Luke: “No thank you.” Friend: “I did it for you.” Luke: “That’s what Jesus said on the Cross. And again, no thank you.” * I have … Continue reading →

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I’ve Been Talking To A Singer About Kol Isha

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Luke Ford

Judaism prohibits men from listening to a woman sing in public. A hottie asks me: “I wonder if guys look at me while I’m performing and think dirty thoughts.” I replied, “The question is if they think anything else.” Girl: … Continue reading →

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