Category Archives: Pico/Robertson

Pro-Palestine vs Pro-Israel Crowds Brawl Outside Synagogues On Pico Blvd

Posted on June 23, 2024 by Luke Ford

My analysis. The Los Angeles Times reports: A violent clash Sunday between pro-Palestinian demonstrators and supporters of Israel engaged outside a synagogue in the Pico-Robertson neighborhood of Los Angeles was condemned by Mayor Karen Bass, who ordered more police patrols … Continue reading →

Posted in Adas Torah, Pico/Robertson | Comments Off on Pro-Palestine vs Pro-Israel Crowds Brawl Outside Synagogues On Pico Blvd

One Orthodox Jew’s Journey Through Darkness

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Luke Ford

Menachem Green went blind in his 20s.

Posted in Pico/Robertson | Comments Off on One Orthodox Jew’s Journey Through Darkness

JJ: Pico Shooting Suspect Has a “History of Antisemitism,” according to Federal Complaint

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Luke Ford

From the Jewish Journal of Los Angeles: A federal complaint was released on February 17 detailing federal charges against Jaime Tran, 28, who is suspected of being behind both shootings in the Pico-Robertson area on February 15 and 16. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-Semitism, Pico/Robertson | Comments Off on JJ: Pico Shooting Suspect Has a “History of Antisemitism,” according to Federal Complaint

Breaking News: Second Jewish Man Shot In Pico-Robertson (2-16-23)

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Luke Ford

01:30 Two Jewish men shot in L.A.’s Pico-Robertson in two days, prompting more security for synagogues, https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-02-16/extra-security-added-for-synagogues-after-two-jewish-men-shot-in-pico-robertson-in-two-days 03:00 Second Jewish man shot by a white guy, https://jewishjournal.com/news/356181/second-jewish-man-shot-in-pico/ 06:00 Twitter thread on shootings, https://twitter.com/thislouis/status/1626287969870184448 08:00 Chinese balloon freakout, https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/15/opinion/spy-balloon-china-fear.html 38:00 Salman … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Crime, Jews, Los Angeles, Orthodoxy, Pico/Robertson | Comments Off on Breaking News: Second Jewish Man Shot In Pico-Robertson (2-16-23)

Do you know anything about the Beit Din of Rabbi Hafuta/Da’at Torah in Pico?

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Luke Ford

Many people of color and ex-Kabbalah Centre folks convert to Orthodox Judaism through this Beit Din. The conversion is reasonably priced, even free for some. It’s an intriguing collection of people who pass through its doors. They add vibrancy and … Continue reading →

Posted in Conversion, Pico/Robertson | Comments Off on Do you know anything about the Beit Din of Rabbi Hafuta/Da’at Torah in Pico?