Tag Archives: jewish law

I’m Glad She Was Moved

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Luke Ford

A woman told me that she was moved by this blog post of mine. I replied that I am very glad she is moved, but does it make her want to give me her body (under the qualifications of Jewish … Continue reading →

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She Feels Disconnected From Judaism

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Luke Ford

I was talking to a frum-from-birth friend the other day who feel "disconnected" from Judaism. She’s not davening every day, she’s not saying blessings all the time when she eats, she’s not learning Torah regularly and she’s not attending shul … Continue reading →

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Excited About Judaism

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Luke Ford

As a convert to Judaism, I hear from a lot of people who are also interested in converting to Judaism. Among the many reasons they list for their love of Judaism, excitement over the many demands of Jewish Law is … Continue reading →

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An Introduction To Jewish Law

Posted on November 2, 2008 by Luke Ford

Here’s a lecture by Rabbi Ari Kahn. His Facebook. He says: "Today halacah is out of control." "You have lots of books on Jewish law and the books are increasingly detailed. I don’t know if our great great grandmother could … Continue reading →

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‘Don’t Tell Rabbi Union’

Posted on July 11, 2008 by Luke Ford

If he only knew the role he played in my life, he’d be so proud. Everything I am today is because of this man. Whenever I’m about to violate Jewish law behind closed doors, I whisper this mantra to my … Continue reading →

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