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Birthright’s Ties To Haredi Judaism

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Luke Ford

The Forward reports: Many of the young people who pass through the Jewish Enrichment Center in Lower Manhattan view it with great affection. It is often the first time they have come in contact with a Judaism that is engaging … Continue reading →

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Orit Arfa Goes To China

Posted on October 4, 2008 by Luke Ford

It doesn’t sound very spiritual to me. I watched the movie "Showgirls" tonight. It made me think of Orit. "A young drifter, named Nomi, arrives in Las Vegas to become a dancer and soon sets about clawing and pushing her … Continue reading →

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LA’s Love Fest

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Luke Ford

Rabbi Yonah writes on jewlicious.com: Before speed dating, J-Date, Valentines Day or Sadie Hawkins Day, there was the original ancient Love Holiday -Tu B’Av. Jewish maidelach and suitors went out into the fields to see and be seen, really, the … Continue reading →

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