Category Archives: Shalhevet

Orthodox Rabbi Advocates Free Love

I caught the Shabbos morning sermon by Shalhevet’s new moral leader Rabbi Elchanan Weinbach. He noted that the Talmud says the second temple was destroyed because of needless hatred (sinat chinam) among Jews. Rabbi Weinbach gave the familiar but impractical … Continue reading

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West Coast Chabad Leader Rabbi Boruch Shlomo Cunin Gets $18 Million From Roland Arnall’s Estate

Many of L.A.’s biggest rabbis were salivating at the shiva for subprime billionaire Roland Arnall. Rabbi Cunin got the biggest jewish payout. Roland’s son Daniel holds the $3 million note for the loan Roland extended to Shalhevet. Daniel could call … Continue reading

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Mass Firings At Shalhevet, Small Incoming Freshman Class

Beatrice Levavi the registrar is going. The incoming freshman class is only 25 students. Shalhevet sought at least 60. Also Debbie Reisman is going, Jerry’s assistant, and some others. Against the rumors, the drama program at Shalhevet will continue with … Continue reading

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YULA Vs. Shalhevet

YULA is a centrist Orthodox school and Shalhevet is left-wing Orthodox (about as tolerant and free as you can get for an Orthodox school). Orthodox sources tell me: "When Shalhevet opened up 15 years ago, YULA had an opportunity to … Continue reading

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Why Hate On Shalhevet?

At the end of last year, I made a brief video about Shalhevet. I fear I may have underestimated the quality of the education there. Here are the responses on YouTube to my video. They speak highly of the literacy … Continue reading

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