Category Archives: R. Samuel Ohana

OU West Coast Torah Convention, December 23-26, Focuses on Jewish Values for Next Generation

Here’s a link to the program, including this offering Sunday: “For attorneys, Esther Macner and Steven Friedman will present, with David B. Gardener to moderate, two public sessions on Sunday morning at the Young Israel of Century City, 9317 W. … Continue reading

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Who Owns These Torah Scrolls?

Rabbi Samuel Ohana’s attorney Scott Sobel responds to the latest ruling: The RCC contract for binding arbitration was for arbitration of the dispute of Mrs. Rita Pauker, as an individual, against Rabbi Samuel Ohana, as an individual, and Beth Midrash … Continue reading

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Widow Gets Victory In Court

Jack emails: “I wonder if the rebitzen will be able to sell these torahs with the stigma attached to them.” The Los Angeles Daily News reports: The widow of a North Hollywood rabbi who has fought for years to regain … Continue reading

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LOS ANGELES JUDGE ORDERS TORAHS TO BE RETURNED TO RITA PAUKER WITHIN 10 DAYS

Background Attorney Baruch Cohen emails: Los Angeles Judge Zaven Sinanian confirmed Rita Pauker’s 2nd petition to confirm the arbitration award of the Rabbinical Council of California – ordering that the four Torahs be returned to Mrs. Pauker within 10-days.

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Los Angeles Torah Scrolls Dispute II

Florida attorney Mikal W. Grass emails me: Finally, a more comprehensive rendition of what is actually going on in the case, even if the person providing the summary is defense counsel. Attorney Sobel does an admirable job of stating his … Continue reading

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