Tag Archives: orthodox judaism

My Gratitude To My Friends

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Luke Ford

I have about the most flexible ethics around. It must be all the yoga. It’s way too easy for me to justify doing anything that feels good. Hence, I consistently act like a pig in my own community of Pico-Robertson. … Continue reading →

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What Is Eye-Patch Underwear?

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Luke Ford

Apparently it helped cause the moral breakdown of a conservative Republican state assemblyman. One source says: "It is underwear made from an eyepatch. It is typically worn with a parrot on the shoulder and a prosthetic leg." Comte says: "I’m … Continue reading →

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Feeling Like An Outsider In Orthodox Judaism

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Luke Ford

I have a several close female friends who’ve flirted with Orthodox Judaism but not finished conversions to it. They look obviously goyish. They feel like conspicuous outsiders to the Jewish community, and they fear that they will always be viewed … Continue reading →

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Vishnu Luke Visits First Happy Minyan Banquet

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Luke Ford

Behind my computer keyboard, I feel like Vishnu. I feel like the All-Pervading essence, the master of—and beyond—the past, present and future, the creator and destroyer of all existences, one who supports, sustains and governs the Universe and originates and … Continue reading →

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Where Are The Orthodox On Health Care Reform?

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Luke Ford

Believe it or not, the Torah does not have much to say about the public option. Why is it that the rabbis who push for "speaking out" usually have the least to say? Here’s Orthodox rabbi Barry Gelman: "At the … Continue reading →

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