Category Archives: Judaism

L.A. Rabbi Accused Of Stealing Torah Scroll From Widow

Posted on February 20, 2007 by Luke Ford

The Los Angeles Daily News reports.

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Davening Under The Influence – Drug And Alcohol Abuse Among Orthodox Youth

Posted on February 19, 2007 by Luke Ford

Jane emails about Sunday night’s program at Beth Jacob: It was not so well attended. More people came later. I don’t understand parents of this community. Why live in denial? They showed a film of some of the kids in … Continue reading →

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UCLA Hillel rabbi apologizes, settles 2003 case with woman journalist

Posted on February 18, 2007 by Luke Ford

Gaby Friedman writes in the Jewish Journal: Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller, UCLA Hillel director, was accused by Rachel Neuwirth of verbally and physically assaulting her outside Royce Hall, on the UCLA campus, during a speech by Alan Dershowitz more than four … Continue reading →

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The Fight for Jerusalem: Radical Islam, the West, and the Future of the Holy City By Dore Gold

Posted on February 15, 2007 by Luke Ford

The former U.N. ambassador for Israel spoke Thursday night about his new book The Fight for Jerusalem to a joint meeting of the Republican Jewish Coalition and the David Horowitz Freedom Center. Melrose Larry Green was among the first to … Continue reading →

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Purim Drinking aka The Taming of Orthodox Judaism

Posted on February 14, 2007 by Luke Ford

Rabbi Tzvi Hersh Weinreb, a psychologist and executive director of the Orthodox Union, emails: Dear Friends: We hope this letter finds you eagerly anticipating the wonderful holiday of Purim. Celebrating the miracle of Purim is a most enjoyable time for … Continue reading →

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