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Racism In The Orthodox Community

Bill McCaulley writes: Dear Mr. Ford: I would wish to respond to a posting concerning racism among Orthodox Jews. I came upon the post recently I realize my reply is not timely, but I am greatly intrigued by the subject. … Continue reading

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‘Lyn, You Gotta Help Me’

I stagger into physical therapist Lyn Paul Taylor‘s office this afternoon. Jo the Hot Filipina shows me to my room. Lyn (join me on his Facebook Fan group) comes in and I wail: "You gotta help me. I’m a wreck. … Continue reading

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Why Do People Become Orthodox?

Conservative rabbi David Wolpe of Temple Sinai writes: The three principal, positive reasons why I believe people choose to be Orthodox: community, coherence and connection. Community. Orthodoxy creates a powerful caretaking community. Little wonder that so many step into an … Continue reading

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