Category Archives: Torah

The Jewish Walk Of Shame

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Luke Ford

I usually leave the house by 6 a.m. weekdays so I can walk to shul and learn Talmud and say the morning prayers with my community. Convinced of my own righteousness, I pay little attention to the noise I make … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Shemini (Leviticus 9:1-11:47)

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Luke Ford

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7:00 pm PDT on my cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. This week we study Parashat Shemini (Leviticus 9:1-11:47). * Should a Jew study Torah primarily because God commands … Continue reading →

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Torah Talk! Parashat Shemini (Leviticus 9:1-11:47)

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Luke Ford

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7:00 pm PDT on the rabbi’s cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. This week we study Parashat Shemini (Leviticus 9:1-11:47).

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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Shemini (Leviticus 9:1-11:47)

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Luke Ford

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7:00 pm PDT on the rabbi’s cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. This week we study Parashat Shemini (Leviticus 9:1-11:47). * In the sacrificial system, if you didn’t have … Continue reading →

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Yisroel Pensack: None Dare Call It Conservadox

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Yisroel Pensack

Practically around the corner from where I live is a big old synagogue called Congregation Chevra Thilim that describes itself as “San Francisco’s oldest Orthodox congregation.” Chevra Thilim is currently undergoing a $1.6-million, months-long renovation, upgrade and expansion of its social hall building, which is … Continue reading →

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