Tag Archives: Philip Roth

Gays To Serve Openly In The U.S. Military

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Luke Ford

When I logged on to the internet Saturday night, I saw that “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” had been repealed by the U.S. Senate. There was all sorts of weepy coverage about it in the New York Times: By a vote … Continue reading →

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Thank G-d For The PDA

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Luke Ford

Thanks to PDAs like the iPhone and the Blackberry, the pious Jew can now call up his required prayers any time he needs them. He can hold up his PDA and sway back and forth talking to HaShem from the … Continue reading →

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I Am A Bad Jew

Posted on October 12, 2008 by Luke Ford

I went for a walk Sunday afternoon and paused beside Elat market where kids had competing lulav/etrog stands. A nice young kid offered me a set for $35. I seized the deal. We were immediately surrounded by other kids telling … Continue reading →

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Elegy: New Movie Based On Philip Roth Novel ‘The Dying Animal’

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Luke Ford

Manohla Dargis of the New York Times gave the movie a thumbs down.

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‘Elegy’ – The New Movie Based On The Philip Roth Novel ‘The Dying Animal’

Posted on August 5, 2008 by Luke Ford

Philip Roth’s "The Professor of Desire" is my favorite of his novels. It’s the most tender. "Animal" is the sequel. I read it in August 2001, after selling lukeford.com and embarking on a new life. I was looking for a … Continue reading →

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