Category Archives: Judaism

Are You On A Spiritual Journey?

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Luke Ford

I chose to click the Barry Gelman link in my Google News Alert for "rabbi" because I am a masochist. I know that whenever I read this Orthodox rabbi, I will be annoyed by the shallowness of his thought. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Is It A Mitzvah To Pray With A Minyan?

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Luke Ford

Joe Schmo comments: Rabbi Enkin, "the majority of North American sacharit-davening Jews do not daven in a minyan. " "I cant beleive that anyone would declare all these people sinners." The fact that "everyone is doing it" means it has … Continue reading →

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Are Blogs Good For The Jews?

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Luke Ford

Rabbi Gil Student writes for The Jewish Press: It is extremely important that we all remember the laws of lashon ha’ra apply to all forms of communication. The same standards we see in newspapers should be expected from blogs, but … Continue reading →

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Kundalini & Judaism

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Luke Ford

Myron emails: Hi Luke, I read your blog about Kundalini and Judaism. I too practice Kundalini Yoga (since February 2009) and think about it in relationship to Judaism…I guess doing this in Jerusalem where we do make connections with Holidays, … Continue reading →

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Yisroel Pensack: Succot Message From Berkeley Mohel

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Yisroel Pensack

Berkeley-based Orthodox rabbi and mohel Chanan Feld, who is unable to work or speak due to complications of oral cancer, has issued a message for the Succot holiday that starts tonight.  Succot is often called the Harvest holiday.  But what … Continue reading →

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