Monthly Archives: August 2007

The Orthodox Paradox

Posted on August 12, 2007 by Luke Ford

Joey Kurtzman writes for Jewcy: At the 1998 reunion of Noah Feldman’s Maimonides yeshiva class, no one could possibly have imagined that a few group photographs–all wide Jewy smiles and shapeless sorta-Orthodox outfits–would spark a seat-ripping public debate almost a … Continue reading →

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Reasons Not To Have Sex

Posted on August 12, 2007 by Luke Ford

John Tierney writes: Some of the common reasons were moral and religious qualms, fear of contracting a disease, lack of interest in the other person. A couple of the uncommon ones: “Because if I want to feel badly about myself … Continue reading →

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Phil Jacobs Phony Blog

Posted on August 12, 2007 by Luke Ford

Phil Jacobs, editor in chief of the Baltimore Jewish Times, blogs: There are no “henchmen” out there getting in my way to investigate individuals or institutions. I am not under anybody’s “thumb” to prevent the writing of stories on certain … Continue reading →

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Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez Remembers Cathy Seipp

Posted on August 11, 2007 by Luke Ford

Alisa blogs: Cathy was a great writer, a quick wit, and she was fearless about having an opinion that was completely and utterly independent. She was a beloved conservative, but she was not the kind to toe the party line. … Continue reading →

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Israel’s Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi Yonah Metzger Underwhelms Beth Jacob Crowd

Posted on August 11, 2007 by Luke Ford

Rabbi Metzger is a strange guy. He’s the subject of sexual abuse allegations from both sexes.

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