Category Archives: Jewish Journal

Women Fighting Dirty

Posted on February 18, 2008 by Luke Ford

I have some thoughts on the Jewish Journal’s decision in its latest issue to publish a series of private email sent by Rabbi Shlomo Schwarz (Shwartzie) to non-Jewish (by Orthodox standards) women who’d attended his Jewish singles events. I bet … Continue reading →

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Chai Center rabbi explains ‘off the handle’ e-mails

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Luke Ford

I’ve known of Schwartzie for about 20 years from Dennis Prager’s lectures. When I came to L.A., I was excited to meet Rabbi Shlomo Schwartz and he was everything Prager promised and more. Schwartzie loves Judaism and he reaches out … Continue reading →

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The Jewish Journal Has Passed Its Quota On ‘Silencing The Left’ Cover Stories

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Luke Ford

This week it is crafted thus: "The L.A. Battle For Israel’s Survival. Hawks seize the limelight as the Doves fight to be heard." On Sept. 27, 2002, it read: "The Silencing of the Left? How the quest for a united … Continue reading →

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Jewish Journal Sends Its Second Stringers To LimmudLA – I’m Freakin’ Sick Of The Way They’re Treating Danielle Berrin

Posted on February 13, 2008 by Luke Ford

So big deal. The Journal‘s sending its Editor Rob Eshman and Managing Editor Susan Freudenheim to LimmudLA. They’re both married. What good will they do me? I’ll trade you Rob and Susan for Danielle Berrin and a player to be … Continue reading →

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Beverly Hills Kosher Restaurant Prime Grill Closed

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Luke Ford

It’s official: PrimeGrill is closed. What is arguably the best and smartest kosher restaurant west of Manhattan is shuttered. The rest of the story is still unclear. Officially it is due to rain damage which is now being repaired and the … Continue reading →

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