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Category Archives: Synagogue
Meltdown
I have a friend who wants to convert to Judaism. I arrange for her to meet me at shul Friday night. "Can I wear pants?" she asks. Yeah. "Can I drive?" Yeah. "Do I have to cover my arms?" No. … Continue reading
Posted in Synagogue
Tagged jewish man, orthodox shul, pico blvd, shabbos, shiksas, Yarmulke
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My First Synagogue Home
I’d been to other synagogues, but Ohev Shalom in Orlando, Florida, was the first one I called home. I was a regular there during my eight months in town (from Aug. 1993 to March 1994). For most of that time, … Continue reading
Posted in Conservative Judaism, Rabbis, Synagogue
Tagged chronic fatigue syndrome, conservative shul, how to tie a tie, new girlfriend, rabbi emeritus, social inhibitions
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Studio City’s Congregation Beth Meier
From the Los Angeles Daily News: STUDIO CITY – The "house of light" – Congregation Beth Meier in Studio City – will consider the dark when it observes the Jewish holiday of Tisha b’Av next week. At Beth Meier, the … Continue reading
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Tagged beth meier, book of lamentations, prophet jeremiah, rabbi aaron, rabbi meier schimmel, traditional conservative synagogue
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‘Many Non-Jews Regard This Psalm As Sacred’
During the third meal of the Sabbath (when the sun is going down Saturday evening), traditional Jews sing the 23rd Psalm in Hebrew (along with Yedid Nefesh and the Grace After Meals). Now picture an Orthodox shul where everyone’s enjoying … Continue reading
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Tagged bible scholar, Dennis Prager, herman wouk, john updike, morning prayers, orthodox shul
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San Fernando Valley Shul Reviews
Beis Midrash Toras HaShem (O); 12422 Chandler Blvd, Valley Village, CA 91607; Phone 818-980-6934; http://torashashem.blogspot.com Prayer: B+ Friendliness: C+ Food: B Singles: D Decor: B Average Age of membership: 40. Misc: Good kiddish and decent childcare. The shul is comprised … Continue reading
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Tagged 9278, aish, bequest, chandler blvd, friendliness, hashem, israelis, kiddish, married couples, middle age, Midrash, minyan, moroccan, north hollywood ca, Prayer, rabbi, rabbi block, San Fernando Valley, sephardic, shul, sylvan st, weekdays, Young Israel
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