Tag Archives: shabbat

‘My Wife Hates You’

Posted on March 1, 2009 by Luke Ford

I’m friends with a lot of guys whose wives hate me. I’ll be sailing along thinking everything is hunky dory between us and then suddenly I’ll say something and I’ll see her temperature has turned ice cold towards me. And … Continue reading →

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I Bought A $200 Air Purifier For The Hovel

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Luke Ford

It seemed like a good investment. It finally arrived Friday. I had pure air all Shabbat! I went to this link and bought this. I have a carpet floor in the hovel and even at my busiest I spend 12 … Continue reading →

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I Offered To Bring Cocoa Krispies

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Luke Ford

I was invited to Shabbat dinner at the home of friends. "What should I bring?" I asked. I got the answer: "Hmmm one of Levi’s classics." "I’ll bring Cocoa Krispies," I replied. I still have three bowls from LimmudLA 2008 … Continue reading →

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Rabbis Removed From Facebook

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Luke Ford

From Philadelphia: Some local rabbis noticed something strange when they signed onto their Facebook accounts Friday morning — their title was gone from their profile. Just in time for Shabbat they’ve taken the "Rabbi" away from the social network. Chabad … Continue reading →

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My Enemies List

Posted on January 31, 2009 by Luke Ford

As I walk around on Shabbat, I make a point of greeting every male Jew. I’m too modest to talk to female strangers (unless they are young and hot and seemingly eager to talk to me). When certain people refuse … Continue reading →

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