Monthly Archives: August 2012

Posts Along The Way

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Luke Ford

I read this book by Rabbi Gil Student over Shabbos. I don’t know much, but the book to me has a yeshivish feel, a Litvish feel, a right-wing Modern Orthodox sensibility. It feels like it was written by a baal … Continue reading →

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Chabad Vs Aish Ha Torah

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Luke Ford

I notice that Aish HaTorah people seem to be very sensitive about any criticism of Aish and to personally hold it against you if you criticize the company. On the other hand, Lubavitchers are about the most selfless people around … Continue reading →

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Kind, Sweet Energy At Chick-fil-A

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Luke Ford

A woman calls in to Dennis Prager’s show August 2. “We went to Chick-fil-A. Everyone was nice, kind, calm, talking, laughing. There were no comments about what was said. The workers were smiling, laughing. The energy was kind and calm … Continue reading →

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After 20 Years Of Well-Earned Ostracism, I’m Being Embraced By My Religious Community

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Luke Ford

And to think that 12.5 years ago, I was named “A**hole of the Month” by Larry Flynt’s flagship publication. It was an honor just to be nominated.

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Prager On Bacon, Shrimp

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Luke Ford

On his radio show Friday, Dennis Prager said his favorite non-kosher foods were bacon and shrimp (which he has not eaten since his 20s) and his least favorite kosher food was gefilte fish.

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