I’ll be interviewed on KNBC TV at 5:45 p.m. talking about my Los Angeles synagogue ratings.
Anchor: "But now finding the right synagogue for you could be just a click of the mouse away. Channel 4’s Cary Bergland’s live in Hollywood with more."
The graphic says "Temple Ratings."
Cary stands outside Kol Ami, the gay Reform temple on Sunset Blvd.
Cary: "…Casual observers may be trying to figure out where they will spend the high holidays this year. The synagogue shopping has begun.
"This is Luke Ford and this is Luke Ford’s website, Lukeford.net. This website is where, among other things, Luke rates and reviews Los Angeles-area synagogues."
Luke: "I want to go to every synagogue I can and check out the atmosphere and get a sense of the rabbi and the congregation… I want to get a feel for what it is like to be Jewish because I am new to this."
Cary: "To understand why Luke’s website has become the most popular Jewish blogger site, you have to understand Jewish congregations. They each have distinct personalities…"
"Luke…says he’s visited more than 50 temples in the L.A. area and he describes each one in detail on his site. So, if you’re new to the area, newly out on your own… Luke’s the go-to guy to find where the go-to temple is for you, even if you only go for the high holidays."
Luke: "Unless you form several close friendships in a synagogue, you’re going to drop out."
Cary, live in Hollywood: "How do you like that keyboard Luke uses? He says it is because of his carpal tunnel.
"Luke says he’s not always welcome in certain synagogues because of his reviews, but Rabbi Eger says today is the first day she’s heard of him."
Fred emails: "If the KNBC crew is still there, tell them I depend entirely on Luke for my spiritual and ethical guidance. If it weren’t for him, who knows what sort of trouble would ensnare me."
This was my first media appearance that I could show to my mother without shame.
