Category Archives: Pico/Robertson

Young Israel Of Century City Rabbi Elazar Muskin Held Up At Gunpoint Friday Night

He was not hurt. Pico-Robertson has had a rash of these incidents (recently and over the years). Is this going to be the impetus for armed Jewish protection patrols? Crime is the most important issue in Pico-Robertson. Who’s going to … Continue reading

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Seen & Heard During Shabbat In Pico-Robertson

"If I had known [Shabbos dinner] was so close, I would’ve worn my fuck-me pumps." I heard that priceless line from a loyal female reader. I saw a man (about 40) I’ve known since moving to LA. His eyes and … Continue reading

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Back To You

In the fall of 2001, it seemed like everybody I knew in Pico-Robertson had turned their back on me. But one man said, "I’ll give you a chance." ‘Nuff said. I’m still standing Better than I ever did Feeling like … Continue reading

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Unrequited Love

I read the Jewish Journal profile of me and I wince. It’s embarrassing. There are four great shuls in Pico-Robertson that I love — Aish Ha Torah, Young Israel Century of City, Beth Jacob, and Chabad Bais Bazelel — but … Continue reading

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Homeless Chicks Are Not Hot

All my favorite pick-up joints — the library, Star Bucks, Pico and Robertson Blvds — are getting overrun with mentally ill homeless. It’s not a turn-on for me. I was in Starbucks this evening and there was a homeless lady … Continue reading

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