Tag Archives: holy writ

That’s End-Gaining!

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Luke Ford

In some ways, Alexander Technique seems cultish. The way some Alexandroids talk about F.M. Alexander, for example, is indistinguishable from the way Scientologists talk about L. Ron Hubbard. There’s a lot of closed-loop thinking in the Alexander world where the … Continue reading →

Posted in Alexander Technique, Personal | Tagged body tension, f m alexander, holy writ, jesus of nazareth, l ron hubbard, unnecessary tension | Comments Off

The Role Of Midrash In Orthodox Jewish Education

Posted on June 14, 2008 by Luke Ford

I heard a talk decrying the use of midrash as a literature co-extensive with the Bible. Midrash is not so much scriptural interpretation as homiletics (inspiring stories), said the Orthodox rabbi, citing Maimonides. When we treat midrash as equal to … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Midrash, Orthodoxy | Tagged abraham isaac, dvar torah, holy writ, moral sensibilities, orthodox rabbi, picking up sticks, torah scholarship | Comments Off

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