Daily Archives: February 8, 2017

Rabbi Shlomo Schwartz Z’tl

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Luke Ford

The rabbi I most looked forward to meeting when I moved to Los Angeles in March of 1994 was Rabbi Shlomo Schwartz of the Chai Center, formerly of the Westwood Chabad synagogue that served UCLA. In his lectures, on his … Continue reading →

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Taking Offense

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Luke Ford

I’ve never been offended in my life so I’m always amused when I meet smart successful people who take offense at the noting of obvious truths. If I say, “Wow, blacks run really fast!”, people I’ve known will get angry … Continue reading →

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Babylonian Talmud is now free online in English and Modern Hebrew translation

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Luke Ford

Talmud link here. Tabletmag.com: One of the most accessible Hebrew and English translations of the Babylonian Talmud is going open source. Today, Sefaria, an online nonprofit bringing traditional Jewish texts to the internet, announced that it will be posting the … Continue reading →

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