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Tag Archives: Jewish Journalism
Shabbaton With Luke Ford
Westwood Jewish Center: Join us for an elegant Shabbat at our state of the art banquet hall in honor of the holiday of Tu B’Av on August 3, 4. @@@@@@ FEATURED SPEAKER: Luke Ford @@@@@@@ The son of a Christian … Continue reading
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Tagged alexander technique teacher, evangelist luke, Jewish Journalism, matt labash, shabbat dinner, shabbat programs
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Three Orthodox Jews Work In New York’s Tabloid Press
Sunday morning, I call New York Post reporter Reuven Blau (Facebook). (My series on Jewish journalism.) Heshy Fried first talked to me about Reuven. Luke: “Reuven, when you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew … Continue reading
Posted in Jewish Journalism
Tagged brooklyn college, holocaust survivor, Jewish Journalism, new york post, reuven blau, tabloid press
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The Yeshiva Of Hard Knocks
A guest post: I knew a boy named Luke Ford. I had the misfortune of being close to him. My name is Amber*. Because I’m nice, I was always seated next to Luke Ford at Jewish journalism events. People thought … Continue reading
Posted in Fiction
Tagged fetal pig, Jewish Journalism, journalism events, journalism history, luke ford, thane rosenbaum
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I Just Want To Be Close To You!
I have a hard time sleeping with someone. I feel like it is against the Torah. I feel like I am not living up to my highest ideals. I feel like my dad might walk in any minute and say, … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged best dandruff shampoo, comforter, cuddle, Dennis Prager, drug induced sleep, Jewish Journalism, little feet, lots of girls, rabbi shmuley boteach, sex lives, snuggly
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Failed Messiah Profiled
Samuel G. Freedman writes in the New York Times: Leaders of the Chabad movement declined to speak on the record about Mr. Rosenberg, but in general, they say he has exaggerated the degree of messianism in the movement and that … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, FailedMessiah, Haredi
Tagged american jewry, Brandeis University, failed messiah, Jewish Journalism, orthodox circles, samuel g freedman
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Shalhevet Could’ve Had Dr. Gil Perl
Here’s a copy of attorney Marc Rohatiner’s resignation letter from the Shalhevet school board. He protested the way school founder and longtime CEO Jerry Friedman made sure that Gil Perl didn’t get a serious interview at the school. Gil Perl … Continue reading
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Tagged adin steinsaltz, classroom education, jerry friedman, Jewish Journalism, lawrence kohlberg, rabbi adin steinsaltz, rabbi steinsaltz, resignation letter
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Faux Calls For Dialogue
Lawrence Grossman writes in the Forward: "Is it too much to hope that it also might encourage steps toward renewing respectful dialogue between Orthodox and non-Orthodox Jews?" When I was interviewing people in 2004 for my book on American Jewish … Continue reading
Posted in Jewish Journalism, Lawrence Grossman, Personal
Tagged interview request, Jewish Journalism, Lawrence Grossman, orthodox jews, respectful dialogue
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Tears For Fears
Kundalini Yoga class. I arrive five minutes early. I put down my stuff, take up my cross, roll out my mat, sit next to the wall, lie down on my back while simultaneously sending my legs straight up in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Dennis Prager, freelance journalist, holy hell, Jewish Journalism, lake of fire, lofty thoughts, luke ford, orthodox synagogue, small exception, tears for fears, yoga class
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The Long Ride Home From LimmudLA
My earlier report. (Complete Video) On the ride home, Joey Kurtzman says he used to drive an ambulance and was "trained in the art of defensive driving." Joey: "I chose the Journalistic Ethics class for the purest of reasons. It … Continue reading
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Tagged assertiveness, berrin, coldwater canyon, director brett ratner, Jewish Journalism, journalistic ethics
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Danielle Berrin Talks About Hard-Hitting Jewish Journalism V
On the ride home (complete video):
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