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Category Archives: Jews
The Apprenticeship Of Luke Ford
I was listening to Dennis Prager’s radio show today. He’d just returned from his fifth trip to Australia, my homeland. Dennis said that Australia was over-regulated and rather reserved. An American woman phones in. “Australians are reserved. Timid. When I … Continue reading
Christian Certitudes About Jews
I hate dealing with ignorant people who want you to confirm their stupid prejudices. One category in this obnoxious set are unlearned Christians who have all sorts of unfounded beliefs about Jews. One such man called in to Dennis Prager’s … Continue reading
Tu B’Shvat Nature Fest At Sholom Institute, Malibu
Trevor emails about an event sponsored by BigJewishTent.com: We have an amazing event coming up this Sunday, January 29th. We are celebrating the 15th annual Tu B’Shvat Nature Fest at the Shalom Institute in Malibu. The event will feature star … Continue reading
Why Did The Israelites Have Shortness Of Breath In Egypt?
Ron Paul Attracts A Bad Crowd
I’m fine with Ron Paul. I love his domestic program. I don’t agree with his foreign policy but I don’t have a problem with it. He wants America to withdraw from the world. Fine. That’s a legitimate position. One thing … Continue reading
Jews for the Church of Latter-Day Saints
Morgan P. Muchnick writes: I, a Jewish writer, praise the Mormons in America. For whatever reason, seemingly every religious and ethnic group in the United States endeavors to claim the title of victim, from Jews offended by a Christmas tree … Continue reading
How Does One Enjoy Life When There’s A Genocide In Darfur?
I was just out for a walk. It’s a beautiful sunny day in Pico-Robertson. I passed these kids playing. They were laughing and shooting each other with water guns. At least one kid wore a t-shirt that read “Stop the … Continue reading
Double Standard?
Tim emails: Shavuah Tov! Mr. Ford, can you explain 2 things please. 1. why would you report a misdemeanor a person that happened 9 years ago? and 2. if that’s the case why wont you report on a bigger scale … Continue reading
Working With The Rabbis
Many Orthodox rabbis strain their voices trying to project across a noisy room on the Sabbath. The Orthodox do not use microphones on Shabbat. Many rabbis end up hoarse. Some lose their voices completely. And this strain is unnecessary. It … Continue reading
I Meet A Holocaust Survivor On My Shabbos Walk
Saturday evening, I go for a stroll. An old man calls me over. “Can you do me a big favor?” he asks. “What do you need?” “I need a mitzvah.” “What do you need?” “I just had heart surgery. I … Continue reading