Tag Archives: kiddish

A Particularly Wrenching Torah Talk

It’s not uncommon for me to pour my heart out on Torah Talk (though most of the time I hide behind my cynicism). Tonight was particularly painful. I told the truth about a letch who hit on girls during kiddish … Continue reading

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Congregation Mogen David Still Kicking

The shul has a building and a fat bank account but few members. Gabe Elias, who says he is an ordained Orthodox rabbi, has been running the place since getting rid of Rabbi Jonathan Muskat in 2003. Around 2006, about … Continue reading

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Help Me Get Back To My Planet

I had such big plans for Thursday night. I was going to the JConnect barbie at Dockweiler Beach. I had a ride. I was going to be social. I’m social in waves. It takes some effort. But if I push … Continue reading

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San Fernando Valley Shul Reviews

Beis Midrash Toras HaShem (O); 12422 Chandler Blvd, Valley Village, CA 91607; Phone 818-980-6934; http://torashashem.blogspot.com Prayer: B+ Friendliness: C+ Food: B Singles: D Decor: B Average Age of membership: 40. Misc: Good kiddish and decent childcare. The shul is comprised … Continue reading

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Chaim Amalek: ‘If you let the word out that shul was the place to get laid, many fallen Jews would attend’

Chaim says: "Think of the holy work you could be doing! This is no joke. You could be monetizing this, and bringing fallen secular Jews closer to HaShem. I could write half of this book in a week for you. … Continue reading

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