Daily Archives: February 18, 2015

Royal Black African Convert Becomes Orthodox Rabbi

“The remarkable story of a black African from a royal lineage in Swaziland who was raised a Christian, converted to Judaism and became a Haredi Litvish Rabbi in Israel. It begins with Rabbi Natan Gamedze’s first visit home in 16 … Continue reading

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The Jewish Threat: Anti-Semitic Politics Of The U.S. Army

From Amazon.com: “The “Jewish Threat” makes the dramatic allegation that, throughout most of the last century, rampant racism in the highest ranks of the United States Army helped to shape important American public policies. Historian Joseph W. Bendersky bases most … Continue reading

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Wisdom From Kanye West

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I Did It For You!

A friend opens up a bottle of kosher peanuts and insists I take some. Luke: “No thank you.” Friend: “I did it for you.” Luke: “That’s what Jesus said on the Cross. And again, no thank you.” * I have … Continue reading

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Some Jews Suffer From Pre-Traumatic Syndrome

This is not how I was raised as a WASP. I was taught to keep a stiff upper lip and to not complain… Things have changed since I converted to Judaism. I’m listening to some Jews go into Pre-Traumatic Syndrome, … Continue reading

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