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The Haredi Obsession With Bugs

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Luke Ford

Jonah Lowenfeld writes in this week’s Jewish Journal: The presence of even one whole bug, dead or alive, can render an entire vegetable treif — unkosher. On this matter, Orthodox rabbis are unequivocal. “From a Torah perspective, eating a Big … Continue reading →

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The High Price Of Kosher Lettuce

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Luke Ford

The Jewish Journal has been working on this story for more than a year: The presence of even one whole bug, dead or alive, can render an entire vegetable treif — unkosher. On this matter, Orthodox rabbis are unequivocal. “From … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Shofetim (Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9)

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Luke Ford

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7:00 pm PST on the Rabbi Rabbs cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. This week we study Parashat Shofetim (Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9). Watch the video. * I want to talk … Continue reading →

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A Torah Perspective On Sex Addiction

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Luke Ford

From Monday night’s show: Rabbi: “Are you just going there to meet chicks?” Luke: “God forbid. I’m not going there because I have behaviors out of control. I haven’t had sex in almost a year and a half.” Rabbi: “With … Continue reading →

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