Monthly Archives: April 2007

Shaarey Zedek Has A Pulpit Star

Posted on April 13, 2007 by Luke Ford

Rabbi Jonathan Rosenberg (45)?) has wowed most of his new shul in Valley Village (except for the right-wing). I talk to an Orthodox friend about going to Beth Am (Conservative). "Do they call it davening still or is it ‘communing … Continue reading →

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Howard: No HIV-Positive Immigrants

Posted on April 13, 2007 by Luke Ford

From the AP: MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Prime Minister John Howard said Friday that people with HIV should not be allowed to migrate to Australia, and that the government was investigating whether it could tighten existing restrictions. The comments triggered … Continue reading →

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Time for Jackson, Sharpton to Step Down

Posted on April 12, 2007 by Luke Ford

Jason Whitlock nails it: Rather than inspire us to seize hard-earned opportunities, Jesse and Al have specialized in blackmailing white folks for profit and attention. They were at it again last week, helping to turn radio shock jock Don Imus‚Äô … Continue reading →

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Crushed Cars In Windy Pico/Robertson

Posted on April 12, 2007 by Luke Ford

A slide show that was emailed to me. Video of downed tree blocking Livonia on Pico Blvd. Video

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Rabbinic Foolishness

Posted on April 11, 2007 by Luke Ford

From Stars of David: Prominent Jews Talk About Being Jewish: Broadway producer/director Harold Prince says: "When Fiddler on the Roof opened, Jerry Robbins gave his first teacher — an old, old man — the role of the rabbi. And he … Continue reading →

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