Category Archives: Los Angeles

The Return Of Peter Gilstrap

Posted on September 17, 2007 by Luke Ford

Peter Gilstrap wrote the first and best in-depth profile of me for the New Times of Los Angeles in January 1999. He got all his facts right. I’ve been in awe of him eversince. I ran into Peter and his … Continue reading →

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Limo Liberals

Posted on September 12, 2007 by Luke Ford

Joe writes: Motor avenue in west l.a. is a crucial artery to take people from culver city to their jobs in century city and westwood. It relieves traffic on overland and sepulveda and is generally regarded by many as a … Continue reading →

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An Unholy Act

Posted on September 10, 2007 by Luke Ford

Jesse Katz writes for Los Angeles magazine: In his 32 years as director of the UCLA branch of Hillel, the global Jewish student fellowship, Chaim Seidler-Feller has never been just a rabbi. He is a pundit, a scholar, a mediator, … Continue reading →

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Pacific Jewish Center Seeks New Rabbi

Posted on September 7, 2007 by Luke Ford

The Venice shul looking for someone modern and dynamic who will do outreach and attract new members (a la rabbis Daniel and David Lapin, their previous rabbis). The past rabbi, Geiger, was more staid. Wilshire Boulevard Temple (Reform in Korea … Continue reading →

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Shul Shopping For The High Holidays

Posted on August 30, 2007 by Luke Ford

I’ll be interviewed on KNBC TV at 5:45 p.m. talking about my Los Angeles synagogue ratings. Here’s the audio. Anchor: "But now finding the right synagogue for you could be just a click of the mouse away. Channel 4’s Cary … Continue reading →

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