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Category Archives: R. Rabbs
This Week’s Parsha (Exodus 19:1–20:23)
Watch the whole show! I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube. This week’s parsha is Yitro. * What do you think of Sarah Palin saying she was … Continue reading
Beatniks, courage, and Rabbs
Greg Leake emails: Hi Luke, I like the sunglasses. Sure, I know your reasons for wearing them. But frankly, you know, the shades go some distance towards fulfilling my image of you. In my mind you’re kind of a combination … Continue reading
Busted!
Watch the whole show. Rabbi Rabbs catches Levi Luke Ford paying more attention to the TV than to their Torah Talk.
This Week’s Torah Portion Is Beshalach (Exodus 13:17–15:26)
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube. This week’s parsha is Beshalach.
This Week’s Torah Portion Is Beshalach (Exodus 13:17–15:26)
Complete Video. I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube. This week’s parsha is Beshalach. * Did the vitriol expressed on Torah Talk cause the shooting of U.S. … Continue reading
Rabbi Rabbs On Torah Portion Bo (Exodus 10:1-13:16)
Luke Ford writes: I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube. This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Bo (Exodus 10:1-13:16). * What is a Torah perspective on sex … Continue reading
The Dean and Jerry Show!
Greg Leake emails: Hi Luke, On the final YouTube of the last Torah Talk, you and Rabbs were speculating about what kind of people were attracted to the talks and I guess conceivably your blog. I’ve done a little thinking … Continue reading
What is lukeford.net’s 2010 Story of the Year?
I vote for the rise of Rabbi Rabbs.
The Torah Revelation
Steve emails: Could you clarify the orthodox understanding of how, when and where was the actual full torah written by Moses as dictated by God. Was it when Moses was on Mt. Sinai in which case he came down with … Continue reading →