Category Archives: Beth Jacob

Rabbi Topp’s drasha on divisiveness

I hear: The rabbi at Beth Jacob of Beverly Hills did very well. Skillfully navigated difficult terrain. Took the wind out of the sails of the pro-Chazzan group using Rabbinic license – Halacha and precedent. Pointed out that we are … Continue reading

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A farewell message from Rabbi Pilichowsi (Formerly Of Beth Jacob Of Beverly Hills)

Shalom Dear Friends, As all of you know, Aliza and I are leaving Beth Jacob. It is with mixed emotions that our time in Los Angeles comes to an end. For over seven years Beth Jacob has been our home, … Continue reading

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Beth Jacob’s Former Rabbi Uri Pilichowski Posts On FB About Shooting

Rabbi Pilichowski posts a picture of himself shooting with the Facebook update: “Sometimes you need to blow off some steam…shooting is a lot like making kiddush…you always have to keep other people in mind…;)” I wonder who he has in … Continue reading

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Email Tampering Got R. Pilichowski Fired From Beth Jacob

Norm emails: After 10 days, you have succeeded only in “uncovering” the facts that the entire city knows. Your sources must be drying up. Yes, Rabbi Uri Pilichowski was forced to resign, and it was very sad coming after his … Continue reading

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Rabbi Uri Pilichowski’s Resignation From Beth Jacob Was Not Voluntary

*Update!* Rabbi Pilichowski apparently did something and was then quickly forced to resign. What happened we do not know as yet. At a board meeting of Beth Jacob last week, the head rabbi of the shul and the president of … Continue reading

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