Category Archives: Jews

Outside Of Orthodoxy, Men Are Dropping Out From Participating In Formal Jewish Life

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Luke Ford

David Kelsey writes: Affirmative action for the sake of appearances will help nothing. But Lepson’s spin that this situation is “refreshing” and a “pleasant surprise” should be emphatically rejected. For no amount of innovative projects are going to make a … Continue reading →

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JTA: Amid declining Jewish caucus in Congress, rising concerns over communal influence

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Luke Ford

I thought we weren’t supposed to talk about Jewish influence? I thought that was a subject you could not discuss publicly? Why would Jewish numbers in Congress matter? If they do matter, then surely Jewish numbers in media, entertainment, banking, … Continue reading →

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Majorities vs Minorities

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Luke Ford

Do you see people as primarily individuals or primarily as members of groups? The liberal perspective is individualist. Each person is born with inalienable rights. I’m a nationalist. I think we are primarily members of groups and our rights will … Continue reading →

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Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance Salaries

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Luke Ford

I went to Guidestar.org and found this 990 form filed for 2012, which listed salaries as follows: * Robin Bodner: $57,375

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Shared Interests

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Luke Ford

I overhear two old Jews talking on the phone. A: “There’s this thing called Meetup where you register and enter your interest and then you meet up with people in the area who share that interest.” B: “So I can … Continue reading →

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