Tag Archives: freedom of expression

Why I’m Jewish

I talk the other day to a non-Jewish pal. Pal: “I know you’ve had serious issues being accepted in Orthodox Judaism. Is it because you’re a convert?” Luke: “No. It’s because I’ve been obnoxious. I’m an outlaw. I used to … Continue reading

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Surrender: Appeasing Islam, Sacrificing Freedom

I’m reading this new book by Bruce Bawer and I feel like a dilettante. Much of Europe is surrendering to Islam and what am I doing? Bawer makes the point that the Ayatollah’s fatwa (death sentence) against novelist Salmon Rushdie … Continue reading

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Free Speech In Europe

Fred emails: "It is now a crime to insult Islam in Holland. I predict that facism will conquor Europe without any resistance. Yet another nail in the coffin. It seems to me that Europeans have an amazing amount of arrogance … Continue reading

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An Interview With Yael Katzir, Director Of ‘Praying In Her Own Voice’

1. Why did I choose to make the film For many years I am dealing with topics that concern womens’ role in our society. In 2000 I did a documentary on the role of women in the army – the … Continue reading

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