Monthly Archives: February 2009

I’ve Completed My Chronicle Of LimmudLA 2009

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Luke Ford

Part one is here and part two is here. Here’s an excerpt from part two: 9 pm. The comedy festival features Avram Mandell, Gerry Katzman, Rabbi Simcha Levenberg and Mark Schiff. Avram: "The problem with having a Hebrew name is … Continue reading →

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A Bit Much To Handle

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Luke Ford

I once met this nice girl who made me laugh and I made her laugh and I thought everything was great until she said, "I think you’re funny and nice, but you’re a bit much to handle." And she left … Continue reading →

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LA’s Modern Orthodox Rabbis Launch Ethical Business Certification

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Luke Ford

Here’s the press release: March 1, 2009 will mark the launching of Peulat Sachir: The Ethical Labor Initiative. (Peulat Sachir is Hebrew for “the worker’s wage”.) Founded by several L.A. Orthodox rabbis in conjunction with leaders in the business and … Continue reading →

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Inculcating A Love Of Jewish Text

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Luke Ford

From Hirhurim: Jewish schools – in every generation, but especially in an era of openness and choices – have a crucial responsibility concurrent with their job of teaching Jewish literacy and texts. They have to also teach them to value, … Continue reading →

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Yes, We Can!

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Luke Ford

Courtesy of Dennis Wilen:

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