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Category Archives: Pico/Robertson
What are the best Torah classes in and around 90035?
Grok says: Adas Torah Shiurim Location: 1135 S Beverly Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90035 Details: Led by Rabbi Dovid Revah, Adas Torah offers rigorous, Haredi-leaning Torah classes—think deep Gemara and halacha sessions. Weekly shiurim cover the parsha with a yeshivish … Continue reading
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How long until Pico-Robertson shifts from a Modern Orthodox neighborhood to a haredi hood?
Grok says: Pico-Robertson’s evolution into a Jewish hub began post-World War II, with a significant Orthodox influx starting in the 1980s. Initially, it was a Modern Orthodox stronghold—think Beth Jacob Congregation and YULA—characterized by observant Jews who balanced religious life … Continue reading
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A Zagats-Style Guide To Pico-Robertson
Grok says: Pico-Robertson Jewish Scene “A bustling Torah town where kosher eateries and shuls line the streets, this Westside enclave hums with Orthodox energy and Persian flair—a diaspora jewel born from a quiet 1980s revival.” History: Once a sleepy stretch, … Continue reading
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LAT: Protesters on both sides criticize LAPD response to violent demonstration outside synagogue
I’m pretty shocked to find that partisans after a brawl blame the other side for unseemly behavior. Who would have thought? I’m thunderstruck. I’m shaking at the knees. Can I come again please? The LA Times reports: A physician based … Continue reading
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Decoding The Brawl Outside Adas Torah Synagogue (6-24-24)
AI Transcript. A friend says: Luke, your Samuel Pepys like reports Decoding The Brawl were excellent. It’s fascinating to see the differences in New York and LA. There is a small group of Israelis in New York who push back, … Continue reading
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