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Category Archives: Pico/Robertson
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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Pro-Palestine vs Pro-Israel Crowds Brawl Outside Synagogues On Pico Blvd
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
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One Orthodox Jew’s Journey Through Darkness
Menachem Green went blind in his 20s.
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JJ: Pico Shooting Suspect Has a “History of Antisemitism,” according to Federal Complaint
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
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Breaking News: Second Jewish Man Shot In Pico-Robertson (2-16-23)
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
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Do you know anything about the Beit Din of Rabbi Hafuta/Da’at Torah in Pico?
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
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Life In 90035!
* I love it when you walk past candles on Shenandoah commemorating a banger who died trying to rob the liquor store. * I love it when you walk to shul and see a ho and her pimp snag a … Continue reading
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How Did 90035 Vote?
At least 10% of 90035 are Orthodox Jews, most of whom voted Trump, I suspect. Joe* emails: You might want to report on how 90035 voted per the LA Times interactive site. I was surprised to find that [24]% of … Continue reading
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