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Category Archives: Pico/Robertson
President Bush’s Liberal Jewish Friend In Pico/Robertson
Rebecca Spence writes for the Forward: Etra, 60, a high-powered Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer, has known Bush since the two men were friends at Yale University. Members of the class of 1968, the two pals joined Skull and Bones, … Continue reading
Why Don’t Orthodox Shuls Ever Start Their Shuvuot Learning Before 11 PM?
Some of us need our beauty sleep. Conservative shuls know how to do Shuvuot right. They tend to start around 9 pm. Beth Am on La Cienega and Olympic Blvds has a dynamic program.
Shalom Aleichem
On a Friday night walking home from shul, I’m stopped by a stranger in a car. He wants to know where Preuss is. I don’t know. I ask my friend. She doesn’t know. A rabbi comes out of his home … Continue reading
Kosher Water In Pico/Robertson
From the Jewish Journal: The Pico-Robertson neighborhood is the spiritual, cultural and commercial center of L.A.’s Modern Orthodox community. There are schools, shuls, David Suissa, and, of course, fools, Miriam and Shoshana, and now, it seems the Hood is the … Continue reading
I Eat Lunch With The Homeless
Video At 11:45 a.m. as I was preparing to snag my beauty rest in the sun, I got a message that I could get a free lunch at a local shul that feeds the homeless. It seemed like a good … Continue reading
Dr. Mark Goldenberg – The One Short Guy Who Doesn’t Have A Chip On His Shoulder
Dr. Goldenberg is at the top of his profession (pediatric dentist) and he’s a pillar of L.A.’s Orthodox community. He’s the only short guy I know who’s comfortable in his own skin and he’s about the funniest guy I know. … Continue reading
Violence In La Cienega Heights
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 17:13:42 -0700 From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Subject: [SORO NC Be The Change] Violence in La Cienega Heights Dear Members of the South Robertson Community, We are saddened to report that last night at … Continue reading
Three Jews Struck By A Car In Pico/Robertson Friday Night Walking Home From Shabbat Dinner
Scott Shafrin (Hebrew school teacher) and Lizzie Pollack were not seriously injured. Rabbinic intern Elan Babchuck suffered a broken leg, separated shoulder, numerous lacerations and other injuries. He’ll be in the hospital for a few days. If anyone wants his … Continue reading