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Category Archives: Synagogue
The Whorehouse Next To Synagogue Ohel Moshe On Pico Blvd 90035
A few hours after I published about the massage parlor next to the Orthodox synagogue Beth Jacob of Beverly Hills, the whorehouse closed down. I was not aware until this evening about the whorehouse next to the Sephardic synagogue Ohel … Continue reading
Posted in Pico/Robertson, Prostitution, Synagogue
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How Shul Reminds Me Of Psycho-Analysis
I’m struck by how at age 45, I keep playing out my family dynamics in the wider world. I keep relating to people through the prism of the way I learned to relate to my parents. Shul dynamics remind me … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Psychology, Synagogue
Tagged ancient tradition, family changes, fellow jews, holy rituals, psycho analysis, psycho therapy
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Yisroel Pensack: Work to Begin Tomorrow on $1.6 Million Upgrade of San Francisco Orthodox Synagogue’s Social Hall Building
Congregation Chevra Thilim, which describes itself as “San Francisco’s oldest Orthodox congregation,” has announced that construction will begin tomorrow on a $1.6 million project to renovate and upgrade its large social hall building. The project, expected to be mostly completed by next September in time for Rosh Hashanah, will include a new floor and ceiling, a … Continue reading
Posted in Orthodoxy, San Francisco, Synagogue, Yisroel Pensack
Tagged $1.6 million, Congregation Chevra Thilim, social hall, upgrade
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Which Los Angeles Synagogue Hosts The Most Billionaires?
Nessah in Beverly Hills has four billionaires. Is there anyone else that comes close?
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Finding A Shul In The San Fernando Valley
Sara* emails: Mr. Ford, Since your website is so comprehensive and otherwise helpful in navigating Jewish LA, I thought I would take a chance and ask you if you know of anything interesting going on at any shul in the … Continue reading
Posted in San Fernando Valley, Synagogue
Tagged Chabad, minyan, shaarei tzedek, shul, shuls
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