Tag Archives: shiksas

Should One Say Gut Shabbos To A Member Of The Opposite Sex Who You Don’t Know?

Posted on September 5, 2009 by Luke Ford

In my experience, saying "Gut Shabbos" to a member of the opposite sex who you don’t know too often leads to the grossest forms of immorality. As I walk down Pico Blvd on a Shabbos, I only say hello to … Continue reading →

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Wahe Guru – What Have You Done To Me?

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Luke Ford

I’m in yoga. I went to be flexible for my Torah class later in the evening, flexible enough to see alternative readings of the sacred text, alternative interpretations, alternative ways out of religious obligation. We’re asked to move our mats … Continue reading →

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Isla Fisher – Another Insult to the Jewish Woman

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Luke Ford

Chaim Amalek emails: Like most Jewish men, whenever I read about a high status Jewish man who has hooked up with a shiksa, I think to myself that Jewish women are not as pretty or pleasant to be around as … Continue reading →

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No Room For Shiksas In These Temples

Posted on November 16, 2008 by Luke Ford

I call novelist Laurie Graff Nov. 16. Her new book is called The Shiksa Syndrome. She lives on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Luke: "Do you still do performances?" Laurie: "I haven’t really acted since all this book stuff … Continue reading →

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Meltdown

Posted on November 8, 2008 by Luke Ford

I have a friend who wants to convert to Judaism. I arrange for her to meet me at shul Friday night. "Can I wear pants?" she asks. Yeah. "Can I drive?" Yeah. "Do I have to cover my arms?" No. … Continue reading →

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