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Category Archives: Synagogue
Decoding Temple Ohev Shalom (Orlando)
ChatGPT says: Through Alliance Theory, Temple Ohev Shalom in Orlando is best understood as a diaspora stabilizer for a low-density, high-assimilation Jewish environment whose primary function is to keep Jewish identity socially present, emotionally positive, and institutionally respectable where strong … Continue reading
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The non-religious synagogue (12-7-21)
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Rabbi claims he was vilified for welcoming non-white members
A lot of Jews do not want non-whites in their synagogues, schools and neighborhoods. Jews tend to lead white flight though some Hasidic Jews stay (such as Chabad in Crown Heights). New York Post: A Westchester rabbi who sought to … Continue reading
Hostile Mixed Race Couple In White Van Without License Plates Casing 90035 Shuls
A white van without license plates has been seen casing at least two shuls in 90035 and also it was spotted driving around a yeshiva. This has all happened in the past three weeks. The van is driven by a … Continue reading
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Shul Was Wonderful This Shabbos
Friend: “How often do you hear a Jew say ‘Shul was wonderful this shabbos.’?” Luke: Jews don’t talk like that though I often hear Jews say it is the highlight of their week. Friend: “Then what would a Jew say … Continue reading
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Who’s Brother Nathanael?
I don’t think there’s anyone on Youtube who matches Brother Nathanael for hatred of Jews, Jewish conspiracy theories, and total views. Ironically, Brother Nathanael was born Jewish. Just by looking at him, you’d never guess anything was wrong. Modern Orthodox … Continue reading
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Does Anyone Like You?
Sitting in shul davening Friday night, a friend leaned over to me and said, “I’m the only person in this room who likes you.” I shot back: “You’ve been davening here for years and how many Shabbos meals invites have … Continue reading
Can You Go To Shul If You Don’t Believe In God?
I had an online conversation with a young Jewess: If I told a rabbi that I don’t really believe in the Torah but I just want to live a good traditional wholesome lifestyle, are they going to send me packing? … Continue reading
The Most Annoying People In Shul
The most annoying people at shul are those who go around loudly shushing others. A great rabbi never goes up to a group of talkers and shushes them, only the ignorant do this. If you’re a shul shusher, who appointed … Continue reading
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The Nazis At Shul
Why do the baalie teushuva Nazis at shul think it is their divine task to shush everyone, including pious Jews such as myself who were immersed in yeshiva when these guys were knee deep in pig? Now these guys are … Continue reading
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