Category Archives: Judaism

The Rise Of The Pre-Fab Sukkah

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Luke Ford

From the New York Times: WITH the onset of Sukkot, an increasingly popular Jewish harvest holiday that has lately emerged from the high, holy shadows of its immediate precursors, Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, those new to celebrating it will … Continue reading →

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‘May You Have A Sweet Year’

Posted on September 28, 2008 by Luke Ford

A lot of people have come out of the woodwork of late to wish me a good year. Some of them actually mean it. They actually believe that our fate for the next year will be sealed during the next … Continue reading →

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Holiness Does Not Require Perfection

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Luke Ford

Rabbi Dan Fink writes: Because I was the rabbi’s son, I learned that holy vessels are made from the same mud and clay as everything else. Clergy kids rarely share the attitude of reverence that most people of faith bring … Continue reading →

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The Role Of Journalism In Judaism

Posted on August 27, 2008 by Luke Ford

Joey Kurtzman and I chat this afternoon live on my cam:

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Amazing Grace

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Luke Ford

Steve Rowitt emails: Dear Luke,   It would be really nice for you to actually do some homework before sharing your thoughts with the world. It was John Newton who wrote Amazing Grace and was one of the major influences … Continue reading →

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