Monthly Archives: December 2007

The Limits Of Orthodox Theology

Posted on December 27, 2007 by Luke Ford

I’m sorry to have so little for the goyim during their days of awe, but here’s a caustic essay — that even a goy could love? — by Rabbi Yitzhak Blau on Marc B. Shapiro’s book, "The Limits of Orthodox … Continue reading →

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Elitism & Leadership

Posted on December 27, 2007 by Luke Ford

Rabbi Gil Student writes: My wife recently pointed out to me that I’ve changed since we were married, particularly in my attitude towards those from different communities and with less religious commitment. It seems I’ve lost some of my elitism … Continue reading →

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Conservative Comic Evan Sayet

Posted on December 27, 2007 by Luke Ford

Evan (EvanSayet.com) calls me Dec. 26. Audio Audio Evan, 47: "You got questions written out or off the top of your head?" Luke: "I’ve got them in my head." Evan: "Good." Luke: "How has your life changed since September 13?" … Continue reading →

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Sportscaster Stu Nahan Dead

Posted on December 27, 2007 by Luke Ford

ERSNews reports: Los Angeles sportscaster Stu Nahan, died yesterday at age 81. Nahan had been battling lymphoma. Nathan is survived by his wife and four children. Nahan was raised in Montreal, Canada. He was a goaltender for minor league hockey … Continue reading →

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The Best Magazine Essays

Posted on December 27, 2007 by Luke Ford

David Brooks writes in the NYT: New York magazine had a very good year. In “Everybody Sucks,” Vanessa Grigoriadis describes the “creative underclass.” These are young, smart people who work at the bottom of the opinion-forming food chain. They work … Continue reading →

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