Category Archives: Conversion

Is It Way Too Expensive To Become A Jew?

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Luke Ford

Income correlates with IQ. Why would Judaism want people who can’t keep up financially? They will more likely be a drain on communal resources. As a convert to Orthodox Judaism, I’m glad that converting to Judaism is hard. It keeps … Continue reading →

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Most Jews Don’t Have A Rabbi

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Luke Ford

There’s this notion among non-Jews that every Jew has a rabbi directing him. That’s not how it works. Just as most Christians are not mentored by a pastor or priest, most Jews also do their own thing. A Jew or … Continue reading →

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Latinos Flood Into Judaism

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Luke Ford

Our new tribe is going to be great! https://t.co/kSFJBzyBN9 — (((Luke Ford))) (@lukeford) August 1, 2017

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David Brooks Marries His Former Researcher Today

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Luke Ford

Has he formally converted to Christianity yet? Source Source Registry Washington Post: New York Times columnist David Brooks weds his former researcher Anne Snyder Knot, tied: New York Times columnist David Brooks wed Anne Snyder, his former research assistant, on … Continue reading →

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Do you know anything about the Beit Din of Rabbi Hafuta/Da’at Torah in Pico?

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Luke Ford

Many people of color and ex-Kabbalah Centre folks convert to Orthodox Judaism through this Beit Din. The conversion is reasonably priced, even free for some. It’s an intriguing collection of people who pass through its doors. They add vibrancy and … Continue reading →

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