Category Archives: Orthodoxy

Materialism & Jewish Life

I was just talking to someone looking for a Modern Orthodox Jewish community that wasn’t too materialistic. As long as I’ve been Jewish — 15 years — I’ve been poor. I’ve never been treated badly because of it. On the … Continue reading

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Former Gambino family mobster Louis Ferrante tells Gelf about his transformation from hijacker to Orthodox Jew

Michael Gluckstadt writes: The ties between Jewish and Italian gangsters are legendary. From Bugsy Siegel and Lucky Luciano to Michael Corleone and Hyman Roth to Tony Soprano and Hesh Rabkin, there is a longstanding tradition of respect—or at least interaction—between … Continue reading

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Jewish Briefs

Joe emails: An offer was made to mediate the Biston-Weil dispute before a beit din and that fell through. It is now scheduled for trial in September. Pacific Jewish Center in Venice is looking for a part time rabbi – … Continue reading

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Frum Beach Party

From Leah Kleim:

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Trembling With Excitement To Join The Jewish People

"I need to know your motivations," he said. "Orthodox Jews are a tiny peculiar people. Why do you want to become one?" "Motivations?" I exclaimed. "Motivations? You need to know my motivations? You can never know my motivations because I … Continue reading

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