Category Archives: Pico/Robertson

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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