Monthly Archives: January 2013

Beth Jacob Of Beverly Hills Has A New Cantor

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Luke Ford

According to the shul email: The Members of Beth Jacob have voted by more than a three-quarters majority to engage Arik Wollheim as our Cantor.

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Michael Diller’s Killer Refused Parole

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Luke Ford

In 1981, 22 year old Michael Diller, the son of Stanley and Dorothy Diller, was murdered by a family friend. The Dillers and the murderer were Orthodox Jews. The murder was the nail in the coffin for Stanley and Dorothy … Continue reading →

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My Best Chance For A Normal Life

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Luke Ford

In sixth grade, the most beautiful girl in my class at Pacific Union College Elementary School, Cindy Anderson, dropped a note on my desk asking me, “Would you like to go with me?” Here was what I wanted most. I … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Wurtzel Confronts Herself

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Luke Ford

A friend says to me: Elizabeth Wurtzel is very smart, but not wise. Anyone who has conducted a thorough self examination can relate. Rod Dreher is correct in that she can’t seem to understand her own judgmental qualities. She thinks … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Think I’ve Directly Expressed My Anger At Anyone In My Adult Life

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Luke Ford

I couldn’t sleep last night because I felt sick about the way my reflexive hostility poisons my FB posts, my blogging, and my life. I have not directly expressed my anger at anyone in my adult life. I’ve never expressed … Continue reading →

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