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Tag Archives: orthodox judaism
Rampant Disregard Of Common Courtesies In Traditional Orthodox Judaism
Luke Ford does not see this vulgar behavior in Reform, Conservative or Modern Orthodox Judaism but in traditional Orthodox Judaism, he sees it all the time — a total disregard for common decency. People coming to shul sick and infecting … Continue reading
Posted in Orthodoxy
Tagged common decency, luke ford, Modern Orthodox, orthodox judaism, vulgar behavior
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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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Hanging Out On Facebook With Ex-Seventh-Day Adventists
I am having a rocking time on this ex-Seventh Day Adventist FB group: XSDAs@groups.facebook.com I’ve reconnected with some old friends from Avondale days (NSW, Australia, prior to my moving to CA in 1977). I like it in Orthodox Judaism. It … Continue reading
Posted in Adventist, Personal
Tagged adventist college, Facebook, invisible one, orthodox judaism, rocking time, seventh day adventists
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Leaving The Hovel, Creating A New Life
Greg Leake emails: Hi Luke, you know, I am not unsympathetic with your situation. You have had to shave off your beard and move out of your residence all at the same time. Maybe you’re taking this with equanimity, but … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged goys, hovel, Modern Orthodox, orthodox judaism, private yard, religious context
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Thank God For Texas
Greg Leake emails: Hi Luke, I have to agree with your family in respect to your beard. Soon you’ll be an Alexander Technique teacher, and naturally an inviting presence would seemingly be part of a realistic sales technique. You know, … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged alexander technique teacher, dillon texas, friday night lights, orthodox conversion, orthodox judaism, realistic sales
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