Category Archives: Jews

When Is Tisha B’Av For Goyim?

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Luke Ford

I’m pretty broken up by the destruction of the temples approximately 2600 and 2000 years ago, so don’t expect much posting from me today. It’s hard to post when your eyes are filled with tears, you’re wearing sackcloth and ashes, … Continue reading →

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The Meaning Of Redemption

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Luke Ford

As Leo Strauss said: “The Jewish people and their fate are the liv­ing witness for the absence of redemption. This, one could say, is the meaning of the chosen people; the Jews are chosen to prove the absence of redemption. … Continue reading →

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Praying For Abortionists

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Luke Ford

The Christian approach seems naive. Few Jews I know, or even know of, spend time praying for their enemies. Jews seem to have fewer scruples about hating their enemies while Christians seem to feel compelled to try to love their … Continue reading →

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When Is It OK To Make Jokes About Jews?

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Luke Ford

From Kveller: But here’s my dilemma. I make Jewish jokes all the time. Case in point: I was at a birthday party recently. The dad hosting the party was Jewish. We were playing on his kids’ new swing set when … Continue reading →

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Abstinence

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Luke Ford

* Friend: best advice you ever gave me was when I kvetched about your pics of me were the first thing google pulled up….and you said, “do more work…” well, all the s***I write pushed even my mug shots off … Continue reading →

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