Daily Archives: October 2, 2009

When Quinn Met Julia

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Luke Ford

I met Julia from Sweden in October 2007. It was right before Yom Kippur. She was tall, blonde and beautiful. After I wrote up our chat, Julia emailed me: "Good god you’re perfectly evil. Did you know that I used … Continue reading →

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She Sold Her Soul

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Luke Ford

"I want to go the dog for a long walk tomorrow morning," she says. "Then I can spend a long time with you without worrying about him." "Do you think you’ll be able to fit me in around Coco’s schedule?" … Continue reading →

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Yisroel Pensack: Succot Message From Berkeley Mohel

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Yisroel Pensack

Berkeley-based Orthodox rabbi and mohel Chanan Feld, who is unable to work or speak due to complications of oral cancer, has issued a message for the Succot holiday that starts tonight.  Succot is often called the Harvest holiday.  But what … Continue reading →

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The Shabbos Elevator

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Luke Ford

Rabbi Gil Student writes: A ruling by leading authorities in Israel was recently published in a newspaper, prohibiting the use of so-called "Shabbos Elevators" (I, II). This has led to a big confusion, with people objecting and be unsure of … Continue reading →

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The Mussar Shmooze

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Luke Ford

Shmuel Sofer writes: The Mussar Movement made famous by R. Yisroel Salanter and his students held that pure Torah study might not adequately train students and adults to perfect their lives and align them with the ethical principles and worldview … Continue reading →

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