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Category Archives: R. Nachum Shifren
Why Trump?
Rabbi Nachum Shifren writes: I recently took a walk on one of the busiest streets in town frequented by orthodox Jews on one particular Saturday, and was looking for a particular synagogue. Not having been around for many years, I … Continue reading
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RABBI NACHUM SHIFREN – “The Surfing Rabbi”
TheSurfingRabbi.com. “When Rabbi Shifren recounts his life journey he takes one both on an adventure and a path of inspiration. It is refreshing to hear about how one discovers G-d in unexpected places. His life’s experiences and humor make him … Continue reading
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Rabbi Nachum Shifren’s Message For Black America
Rabbi Shifren (RabbiForSenate.com) emails: It is clear that unless each of us realizes that if one of our citizens is being disadvantaged in this war for the transformation of our culture, then we all are losers. I can’t help but … Continue reading
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Al Sharpton: Pointing the Finger at Teen Violence (L.A. Sentinel 10-8)
Rabbi Nachum Shifren (Rabbi for Senate.com) emails: I am about to say what many are thinking, but can’t or won’t express: When’s the last time you’ve talked to your teacher about what’s REALLY going down in our schools? Those of … Continue reading
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Tired Of Diversity?
Rabbi Nachum Shifren emails: "Coalition Launches Hospitality Boot Camp to Increase Diversity in LA-area Hotels" (LA Sentinel, 10-8) What do you really need from your hotel? Well, you’re probably paying alot of money, so you want service. Hot water would … Continue reading
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Tagged change in the wind, diversity training, homocides, hotel job, miserable job, political games, racial diversity, rainbow coalition, social promotion
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The Budget Crisis Facing the LAUSD is a Red Herring
Rabbi Nachum Shifren (WWW.RabbiFor26.com) emails: There are some things that people refuse to speak, even if they are true. We live in a culture that is so ingrained with "cultural sensitivities" that some issues may not, cannot, be discussed for … Continue reading
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Tagged cafeteria workers, core academics, high school exit exam, red herring, risk of failure, school exit exam
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