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Spiritual Highs Are Hard To Come By In Judaism

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Luke Ford

A lot of people want to know what I was feeling when I was converting to Judaism. On that last day as I stood naked in the mikveh and saying the blessings in Hebrew that would officially make me Jewish, … Continue reading →

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How Influential Is Dennis Prager?

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Luke Ford

I’m struck by the awe that thousands of unlearned Jews such as myself display towards Dennis Prager (we revere him for his ability to present Jewish texts and ideas in a rational and inspiring way) and the lack of awe … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Tetzaveh (Exodus 27:20-30:10)

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Luke Ford

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7:00 pm PST on my cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. This week we study Parashat Tetzaveh (Exodus 27:20-30:10). * Is the Jewish soul different from the non-Jewish soul? … Continue reading →

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Modern Orthodox Shul Chooses Chabad Rabbi

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Luke Ford

The Jewish Journal reports: On Dec. 19, at a closed-door meeting in Congregation Shaarei Tefila’s social hall, about 60 of the Modern Orthodox synagogue’s current members voted to hire Rabbi Moshe Kesselman to lead the shul. Kesselman has been serving … Continue reading →

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Your Spiritual Leader

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Luke Ford

I remember a few years ago, I was davening at this Modern Orthodox shul and the rabbi got up and said to the congregation, “When you chose me as your spiritual leader…” And I thought, “What the hell? I never … Continue reading →

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