Tag Archives: rabbi

Rabbi Dr. Luke

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Luke Ford

I find that when someone introduces themself with a title, be it doctor or rabbi or pastor, they are seeking to put distance between us. My preference is to always call rabbis "Rabbi X" unless it is their preference otherwise … Continue reading →

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Crying To The Rabbi

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Luke Ford

A lot of Jews in Pico-Robertson and around the world go crying to the rabbi that I’ve written something that has upset them. Mate, just because you can work yourself into tears while complaining about me is no evidence that … Continue reading →

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Rabbi Jack Sparks Finds A New Home

Posted on August 16, 2009 by Luke Ford

A few years ago, he was arrested for child endangerment. Now he is the rabbi at Temple Hatikvah in Florida. A source emails: That once again Rabbi Jack Sparks has found employment at, it is sad that there are people … Continue reading →

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First Black Female Rabbi Ordained

Posted on June 7, 2009 by Luke Ford

Bob emails: There goes the neighborhood. Khunrum emails: "There’s one shul that might let Luke attend." Fred emails: "I wonder if they’d make him sit in the back of the shul." Bob emails: "Even they would probably question our hapless … Continue reading →

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She Put Her Hands Over Her Ears

Posted on May 3, 2009 by Luke Ford

I was reciting kiddish Friday night with great fervor and this woman put her hands over her ears. Oy vey! Maybe I should ask Rabbi Y.Y. Rubinstein for help with my kiddish singing.

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