Tag Archives: orthodox judaism

12-Step Meetings Were My Idea

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Luke Ford

I’ve never had a therapist recommend I go to 12-step meetings. They’ve been my idea. Yes, I saw Fight Club, but that didn’t spur me to go to 12-step meetings. I never considered it until about two months ago when … Continue reading →

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I’m A Judaism Junkie

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Luke Ford

I love Judaism. I can’t get enough. Reconstructionist Judaism. Reform Judaism. Conservative Judaism. Orthodox Judaism. Love it! Can’t get enough. I’m a Judaism junkie. Can’t get enough. Except for the davening and for some of the more painful restrictions. And … Continue reading →

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Google Your Way To Orthodox Judaism

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Luke Ford

People treat you the way you train them. If you let them get away with it, people will abuse you. If you appeal to their nasty side, you’ll get treatment. If you appeal to their nobility, you’ll get that. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Wanna Be Friends?

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Luke Ford

A couple of years ago in a fit of reckless need, I friend requested half a dozen rabbis I knew. Some of these rabbis, I’ve known for more than a decade. I was dying to know if they were willing … Continue reading →

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Casino Jack

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Luke Ford

I enjoyed this new film about disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff. It reminded me of myself. Like Jack, I converted to Orthodox Judaism (he was born Jewish but came to Orthodoxy later in life) but simultaneously yearned to be a big … Continue reading →

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