Daily Archives: September 24, 2014

Burning Mordecai Kaplan’s Siddur In 1945

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Luke Ford

Historian Marc B. Shapiro writes: This burning of a Jewish book, coming so soon after the end of the Holocaust and so much at odds with the American tradition of freedom of expression, horrified both Jews and non-Jews. The fact … Continue reading →

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The American Freedom Party Platform

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Luke Ford

I just reviewed the AFP’s platform and mission statement and I saw nothing in it against Jews. I can’t see anything in this platform that gets me nervous. What am I missing? Is the American Freedom Party good for the … Continue reading →

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The War On Noticing

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Luke Ford

I don’t think the paper has anything to apologize for. A black hockey player stands out, particularly in that picture. From Jim Romenesko: NEWSPAPERS APOLOGIZE FOR CUTLINE IDENTIFYING BLACK HOCKEY PLAYER AS ‘DARK GUY IN THE MIDDLE’ The cutline ran … Continue reading →

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The Atlantic: At Group Sex Parties, Strict Rules Make for Safe Spaces

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Luke Ford

How do you create a place where nobody gets hurt? You make lots of rules. In traditional Jewish life, people usually know the rules and this creates a safe space. The same principle holds true for swinging. The Atlantic: Inside … Continue reading →

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Kosher Meets Hipster?

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Luke Ford

Anna Goren writes a stupid article for The Atlantic: American Millennials follow Jewish dietary laws at nearly twice the rate of Baby Boomers, perhaps finding the ancient laws fit well with contemporary concerns about sustainability… Younger Jews keep kosher at … Continue reading →

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