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Category Archives: Pico/Robertson
Modern Orthodoxy Vs Right-Wing Orthodoxy
Joe emails: You can tell the difference between Modern Orthodoxy and more Right Wing Old School Orthodoxy by looking at synagogue websites. Bnai David Judea is this high powered modern orthodox synagogue – it has women on the board, it … Continue reading
Posted in Bnai David-Judea, Haredi, Modern Orthodox, Orthodoxy, Pico/Robertson
Tagged bell curves, black hats, orthodox synagogue, synagogue websites, tons of kids, torah study
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I’d Never Seen So Much Of Her Flesh
Returning home from Rosh Hashanah services around 2 pm Saturday, I spied a friend walking off in the distance. My normal greeting to my friends these days is "Marriage Equality!" This day I just yelled her name. She didn’t answer. … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Pico/Robertson
Tagged conversion program, cross tattoo, god king, marriage equality, orthodox judaism, orthodox life, pound of flesh, rosh hashanah services
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My Next Challenge – Making People Feel Safe
A friend says: "I think the banning is more because they want members to feel safe. It’s not that they think you are a physical threat but people are worried what you might write about them. It’s something for you … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Pico/Robertson
Tagged death threats, dumpster, physical threat, quot quot, shuls
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Would You Like To Shake My Lulav?
When I came to Los Angeles in 1994, I was hosted several times for Shabbat and holiday meals by a nice Orthodox family in Pico-Robertson. Then, due to the raunchy nature of my blogging, the invites ceased. In the summer … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Pico/Robertson
Tagged holiday meals, honorable life, Jewish Journal, lulav, orthodox family, succoth
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