Monthly Archives: June 2007

Modern Orthodoxy’s ‘Cultic’ Influence

Posted on June 29, 2007 by Luke Ford

From The Jewish Week: Rabbi Marc Angel of Manhattan is going out with a bang. As he prepares to retire from the pulpit this fall, the prominent Modern Orthodox rabbi and former president of the Rabbinical Council of America, has … Continue reading →

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Rabbi Benjamin Geiger Leaving Pacific Jewish Center For A Pulpit In Queens

Posted on June 28, 2007 by Luke Ford

He sent out a letter last week to all the congregants. PJC gets about 40 men and 20 women on a typical Shabbos morning. I doubt there’s a large enough critical mass to support a young rabbi. How would the … Continue reading →

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Che Guevara Exposed

Posted on June 27, 2007 by Luke Ford

I catch Humberto Fontova‘s speech (audio) Wednesday night at the Luxe on Sunset and the 405. Video Fontova’s latest book is Exposing the Real Che Guevara: And the Useful Idiots Who Idolize Him. His 2005 book was Fidel: Hollywood’s Favorite … Continue reading →

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Eliot Stein Returns

Posted on June 26, 2007 by Luke Ford

Eliot Stein emails: Dear Luke, Until today, June 26, 2007, I had not visited your web site, www.lukeford.net in many months. I have two things to say: 1. God Bless Dennis Peters–whoever this person is. 2. Cathy Seipp’s friends have … Continue reading →

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Nathan Englander’s New Novel ‘The Ministry of Special Cases’ Is A Complete Waste Of Time

Posted on June 26, 2007 by Luke Ford

Nothing in this book reads true. It doesn’t feel Jewish. It doesn’t feel true to Argentina. The characters don’t seem real. Eileen writes on Amazon.com: "This story simply did not engage me on any level. The characters were to me … Continue reading →

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