Daily Archives: June 11, 2007

Pick One People, One Religion

Jack Werthheimer (provost of Jewish Theological Seminary) writes on Jewcy.com: Pick a single religion and a single people. It will save you much grief. I hope the religion you choose is Judaism and the people with a claim on you … Continue reading

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LAO: Mayor Takes Blame For Split

Kevin Roderick writes on LAObserved.com: Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa knows how to draw a crowd. His news conference this morning to discuss his marriage was reportedly packed. "I take responsibility for what is happening and I feel a personal sense of … Continue reading

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West Hollywood Gay Pride Parade Sunday

Video Video Video Video Video Video Video Video Bernard Parks Video Gloria Allred Sunday was my first gay pride parade. I still don’t know what to think. I guess I’m disturbed that I wasn’t more disturbed. My days as a … Continue reading

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Rabbi Steven Weil Loses His Patience

Second day Shuvuot. Rabbi Steven Weil of Beth Jacob, not the shy retiring type, lost patience with Jay Braun who is a great baal koreh (leader of prayer) but a little too into his own singing. Even at a good … Continue reading

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Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy’s New Direction

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