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Category Archives: Pico/Robertson
So What Will Rabbi Weil Do With The OU?
And what will Rabbi Weil do once he’s done with the Orthodox Union? Take Malcolm Hoenlein‘s job (as CEO of the Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations)? Run for political office? That to him might be a sell-out. I’m betting his … Continue reading
I Almost Kill Rabbi Etshalom
Tuesday. 4:10 p.m. I’m driving north down Livonia and swinging left on to Pico Blvd. The light is green. I’m 20 yards behind an SUV that has turned left on Pico and headed west. I’m traveling at about 10 mph. I’ve had … Continue reading
I Learn To Pray Again
I’d pretty much given up on my ability to pray in shul. It just seemed so lifeless. Then I returned to the Happy Minyan and learned to pray again. I feel myself opening up to God there in a way … Continue reading
Top Jewish Neighborhoods
Lisa Alcalay Klug writes for Jewish Living magazine: "The key word that defines all 10 neighborhoods is‚ "vibrant." There is energy surging forth in every one. Together they form a mosaic of diverse pieces‚ mixing old and young; singles and … Continue reading
I’ve Launched A New Website – PicoRob.com
PicoRob.com will focus on the Jewish community of Pico/Robertson and zip code 90035.
The One Problem With The Happy Minyan In Particular And Orthodox Judaism In General
The Happy Minyan meets on Shabbos at a karate studio. The bathroom is in the back, near the woman’s section. Women tend to congregate around the bathroom. There’s no loud fan in the bathroom and you couldn’t turn it on … Continue reading
Tzaddikim Of Pico-Robertson
Mr and Mrs Nuriel Cohen win my award for global kindness. They do a host of good things, such as gather food from caterers after simchas and make it available for pickup from their home. They offer challas on Friday … Continue reading
Delice Bistro – The Best Kosher Restaurant In Pico/Robertson
The owner, Julien Bohbot, makes you feel like you are stepping into his home. He has the European class of the master restauranteur. This isn’t just a business for him, it’s a passion. The chef, Jean Claude Lashkar, is also … Continue reading
Chabad Of Beverlywood – The Hot New Shul In Pico/Robertson
Located at 1952 Robertson Blvd in zipcode 90035, it is presided over by Rabbi Dov Newman. 310-836-6770. It gets about hundred people on Shabbos morning. For Shuvuot, it had a massive ice cream bar and about 300 attendees. On Simchat Torah, … Continue reading
Elazar Muskin, Steven Weil: A Study In Contrasts
Steven Weil of Beth Jacob is a CEO with semicha (rabbinic ordination). Elazar Muskin is the quintessential shul rabbi. He devotes himself to his community. He sets aside Fridays to call widows and shut-ins, etc to wish them a Gut … Continue reading