Daily Archives: May 27, 2009

Without a Doubt, I Am The Greatest Writer Of My Generation

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Luke Ford

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My New Job

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Luke Ford

I’ve got a job for a few weeks driving a friend around for $100 a day. I leave the house at 5:30 every morning and get home around 6 pm. This photo tells the story. I blog during the day … Continue reading →

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A New Prayer Book From UK Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Luke Ford

Rabbi Gil Student writes: Last week I had the pleasure of meeting Chief Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks at a New York luncheon celebrating the publication of the new Koren Sacks Siddur (link). R. Shaul Robinson of Lincoln Square Synagogue arranged … Continue reading →

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Orthodox Union Press Hires Rabbi/Blogger Gil Student

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Luke Ford

From Hirhurim: Link: OU Press Hires Rabbi Gil Student to be Managing Editor May 26, 2009 He’s a student of the publishing industry with hands-on experience running his own book company; he’s a knowledgeable businessman with years of experience in … Continue reading →

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Cheever: A Life by Blake Bailey

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Luke Ford

I’m loving this 2009 biography. I love the insights into body use in this quote from Cheever: “In an upper-class gathering I suddenly think of myself as a pariah—a small and dirty fraud, a deserved outcast, a spiritual and sexual … Continue reading →

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