Category Archives: Pico/Robertson

Charles Manson At Starbucks

Wednesday afternoon, I’m waiting for the bathroom at the Starbucks on Pico and Robertson. A homeless guy walks in. He looks like Charles Manson. His gym bag, however, looks relatively neat and organized and I feel like starting up a … Continue reading

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Crime Patrol For Pico-Robertson

Kenneth Lowenstein, founder and director of the LA Shmira Patrol, spoke in shul Sunday evening about taking note of suspicious behavior and reporting threats to the police. He begins his talk with an anecdote about a tattooed skinhead in his … Continue reading

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How Much Cleavage Can A Good Orthodox Woman Reveal Publicly?

If an Orthodox Jewish woman is proud of her body, to what extent is she allowed to flaunt it? Is she allowed to select clothing that shows her curves off to advantage? How much cleavage can she show with the … Continue reading

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Jews In Downtown Los Angeles

From KPCC: Someone who does classify himself is Luke Ford, 46, who converted to Orthodox Judaism in 1993 after being raised as a Seventh-Day Adventist in Australia. The infamous blogger lives in the Pico-Robertson district that’s home to a myriad … Continue reading

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Round-The-Clock Torah Learning At LINK LA

LINK on Robertson Blvd near Pico hosts the best Seudah Shlishit in Pico-Robertson. It’s usually meat. LINK is a friendly shul at 1453 S Robertson Blvd. There are many around-the-clock learning opportunities. LINK is also the best Orthodox shul in … Continue reading

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