Tag Archives: shabbat

Synagogues Employ Extra Security Measures For Shabbat

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Luke Ford

Until I was 20, I used to go to church almost every Sabbath. I never recall security guards. Yet I have almost never been to a shul on Shabbat that did not have a security guard. Here’s the email from … Continue reading →

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Chabadnik Leah Kleim Knifed In San Diego

Posted on November 23, 2008 by Luke Ford

Leah calls Sunday afternoon. "On Thursday, I got a call inviting me to San Diego for Shabbat. So I flew in. And I ended up getting stabbed?" Luke: "What happened?" Leah: "I was up late drinking Heinekens with the rabbi. … Continue reading →

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Torah Talk With Monica, Joey Kurtzman Friday Afternoon

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Luke Ford

We’ll be live on cam around 2 pm Friday discussing Shabbat’s Torah section. I email Monica, Joey: "I can’t think of any two people who are more in need of studying God’s word with me this Friday…" Joey responds: "Luke, … Continue reading →

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Beth Jacob’s New Cantor

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Luke Ford

Cantor Shim Craemer of Riverdale visited this past Shabbat for consideration as the Chazzan. Made a good impression. A nice voice and a mench par excellence. It seems the nod will probably go to Nati Baram of the Great Synagogue … Continue reading →

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Why Should I Be Holier Than The Pope?

Posted on May 21, 2008 by Luke Ford

I was asked today how I feel about davening. I hate it. Is that the wrong answer? I don’t care for ritualized prayer because it is repetitive. You just say the same words over and over again. That’s no fun. … Continue reading →

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