Tag Archives: commentaries

I’m Studying This Week’s Torah Portion Live On My Cam

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Luke Ford

The topic is Vayeira (Genesis 18-22). I’m getting ready for my dialogue Thursday with Joey Kurtzman. I’m armed with numerous commentaries. Click here to watch via my cam. In the November issue of Commentary magazine, Hillel Halkin suggests that our … Continue reading →

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Why Do We Give Other People What We Want?

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Luke Ford

I’m sitting in my hovel surrounded by freakin’ balloons. Everywhere I go — which isn’t far in here — I’m tripping over and colliding with balloons. They’re big and bright and blue and they’re wishing me a happy birthday. They’re … Continue reading →

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Should Rabbinic Judges In A Business Dispute Have Business Expertise?

Posted on April 6, 2008 by Luke Ford

Or is it sufficient that they know Jewish law and the Talmud and related commentaries and codes? I’ve heard complaints that the judges on the RCC’s Beit Din have no business expertise and it shows when they try to judge … Continue reading →

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