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"This guy knows all the gossip, the ins and outs, the lashon hara of the Orthodox world. He’s an [expert] in... all the inner workings of the Orthodox world." (Rabbi Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff) LATEST POSTS:
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- Marine Le Pen
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- Bernard Haykel: A Life Between the Text and the Gun
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- Dominic Cummings: A Biography
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* Why Does Australia Produce So Many Great Journalists? (6-11-26)
* Steve Wynn and the Press: Power, Litigation, and the Contest Over Las Vegas (6-3-26)
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* The Vigilant Animal: Thinkers Who Reject the Myth of Human Gullibility (6-2-26)
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* The Norm Explainers (6-2-26)
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I Try To Heal The Past By Reconnecting With Old Friends
I want to undo it by reconnecting with people from my past and doing it better. I want a second chance. Shame is a big thing for me. When I think back upon the past, I often wince. It is … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged alexander technique teacher, conscientiousness, frailties, life choices, loser, luke ford, observant jew, reconnecting, second chance
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Now The Truth Can Be Told – Renegade Jews Cut The Beards Of Their Own Kind
I’ve been too embarrassed to reveal the truth about what happened to my beard, but now through therapy, I’ve come to embrace the truth because the truth sets you free. The New York Times reports: Blogger Luke Ford had been … Continue reading
Posted in Satire
Tagged black beard, Hancock Park, luke ford, orthodox jews, orthodox judaism, peaceful farmlands
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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Re’eh (Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17)
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7:00 pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. Watch the video. This week we study Parashat Re’eh (Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17). * Every choice you make contains … Continue reading
Posted in Torah
Tagged blessing and a curse, luke ford, moral boundaries, positive mental attitude, poverty poverty, rabbs, soul desires, weekly torah portion
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Yisroel Pensack: Longtime Editor-Publisher of Northern California’s ‘j.’ Weekly to Retire
Marc S. Klein, longtime editor and publisher of San Francisco-based j., the Jewish news weekly of Northern California, is planning to retire. “I’ll be leaving probably sometime in the fall. I’m exhausted…I asked to leave and the board made it possible,” Klein … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Jewish Journalism, San Francisco, Yisroel Pensack
Tagged editor and publisher, j, Jewish news weekly, luke ford, Marc S. Klein, northern california, Northern California Jewish Bulletin, retirement
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Like Keith Richards
Khunrum emails: I’m listening to Keith’s Richard’s autobiography on CDs whilst I walk away the miles at 24 Hour Fitness. He reminisces about hearing Muddy Waters on record and a few years later the thrill of playing with him. I … Continue reading
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Tagged audience with the pope, clod hoppers, dear wife, hour fitness, luke ford, reading luke
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Luke Ford Torah Study Doll Hits 10,000 Units Sold!
Shomerica, America’s number one company for products for the Orthodx Jewish Shomer community is pleased to announce it has shipped 10,000 units of its Luke Ford Torah Study Companion Doll. “Our demographic research showed that many Shomer Jews sought Torah … Continue reading
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Tagged fine black suit, luke doll, luke ford, study companion, torah scholars, torah study
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Luke Ford: Unlicensed Sex Addiction Specialist
Concerned writes: Luke, we’ve been reading how Charlie Sheen is undergoing rehab at home for drug/alcohol addiction, but what about his other vice? **** stars. Maybe you could offer Mr. Sheen insight on how you kicked the **** **** habit? … Continue reading
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Tagged alcohol addiction, charlie sheen, correct posture, luke ford, mr sheen, rabbs
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