Tag Archives: lulav

Shake This And You’ll Go To Heaven

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Luke Ford

An Orthodox friend explains to me why he doesn’t trust converts or baalei teshuva (returnees to Judaism): "Someone shows up to Canfield Elementary School with a lulav and says, shake this and you’ll go to Heaven. Suddenly the kid comes … Continue reading →

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Would You Like To Shake My Lulav?

Posted on September 7, 2009 by Luke Ford

When I came to Los Angeles in 1994, I was hosted several times for Shabbat and holiday meals by a nice Orthodox family in Pico-Robertson. Then, due to the raunchy nature of my blogging, the invites ceased. In the summer … Continue reading →

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I’m Live In My Chat Room With Rabbi Gadol

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Luke Ford

From my chat room: RabbiG:  I’m here to do an audit. RabbiG:  Tzitzit – check. RabbiG:  Keepah – check RabbiG:  Beard – it grows jonnie:  But I like his cheeky smile RabbiG:  Virtuous women in chat room – check QuixoticLass:  … Continue reading →

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