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What Is Jewish Guilt?

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Luke Ford

I grew up a Christian and I notice a ton more guilt in my Christian friends than in my Jewish friends. For my Orthodox Jewish friends, most of them believe that God is pretty happy with them. I do not … Continue reading →

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What’s The Moral Upshot Of Orthodox Judaism?

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Luke Ford

I’ve been asking Orthodox rabbis if simply knowing that someone was Orthodox told you anything about their ethics. The rabbis say no. What if you knew the person davened three times a day? Does that say anything about their ethics? … Continue reading →

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Which Pico-Robertson Business Are Sporting That Coveted Rabbinic Ethics Certification?

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Luke Ford

"Peulat Sachir." Pico-Robertson’s Modern Orthodox rabbis launched this initiative a few months ago. It got a lot of publicity from the obeisant Jewish press. Does it make any difference in the way anyone does business today? I’ve not heard anyone … Continue reading →

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Pico-Robertson’s Ethics Commission Sharpens Its Focus

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Luke Ford

Here’s the original plan. I haven’t seen anyone sporting these ethics certifications. Now the rabbis are struggling with auditing. If businesses want to do stuff off the books, the rabbis won’t be able to audit that. How will they find … Continue reading →

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I Interview David Klinghoffer About His New Book – ‘How Would God Vote? Why the Bible Commands You to Be a Conservative’

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Luke Ford

Ever since I switched my phone service to Time-Warner, I’ve had horrible audio quality. Any phone call is a headache inducing collection of snaps, crackles and pops. Today is no exception. Luke: "Why did you write this book?" David: "To … Continue reading →

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