Monthly Archives: July 2013

The Big Chill For My Generation

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Luke Ford

I had a horrible time reading Hugh Taylor’s novel Mandala. I hated all the characters because they reminded me too much of myself. Did you see the movie Greenberg? It made me uncomfortable. But this novel made me want to … Continue reading →

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The Internet Project That Could Change Jewish Learning Forever

Posted on July 26, 2013 by TheJewishChannel

Reactions to the news of renewed Israeli-Palestinian peace talks; Israeli quilt artist Maya Haimovich comes to America; one-man show “Buyer and Cellar,” starring Michael Urie, takes the audience inside Barbra Streisand’s home; and co-creator of Sefaria.org, Joshua Foer, talks about … Continue reading →

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Who Do I Thank?

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Luke Ford

I have a Persian friend who tells me to use whitening strips on my teeth to get rid of the yellow stains and other Persians tell me to shave or to lose 10 pounds etc. Is this helpful personal feedback … Continue reading →

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How Long Will Richard Joel Last At YU?

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Luke Ford

Richard Joel is the fourth president of Yeshiva University. The New York Daily News reported July 12, 2013: Five more former Yeshiva University High students have stepped forward to say they were molested by staffers at the prestigious Jewish institution … Continue reading →

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Haredim Defeat Modern Orthodox In Israel’s Chief Rabbi Elections

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Luke Ford

Professor Marc Shapiro responded to my inquiry: “The election of Rabbi David Lau is a bad joke. He is only 46 or 47 years old, and is not regarded as a great talmid chacham. So the Ashkenazi chief rabbi is … Continue reading →

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