Monthly Archives: September 2007

New Issue Of The Commentator

Posted on September 9, 2007 by Luke Ford

Rabbi Gil Student blogs on Reshimu.com: Some links to articles in the new issue of Yeshiva College’s newspaper, The Commentator: Phase Two: End the Cynicism Officials Reconsidering Yeshiva’s Role in Israel Officials Struggling to Keep Students Four Years Barry Eichler … Continue reading →

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Congregational Singing

Posted on September 9, 2007 by Luke Ford

Rabbi Gil Student writes: Certain sections of the prayer service are commonly sung by the congregation but there are two main ways in which this singing takes place: 1) the Beis Medrash style and 2) the Young Israel style. In … Continue reading →

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Loser Alert

Posted on September 7, 2007 by Luke Ford

If you see me waking around with a plastic venti Starbucks cup, it’s because I’ve just discovered you can get iced tea refills there for only 50c. Feel free to drop a few coins in my cup as I pass … Continue reading →

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Pacific Jewish Center Seeks New Rabbi

Posted on September 7, 2007 by Luke Ford

The Venice shul looking for someone modern and dynamic who will do outreach and attract new members (a la rabbis Daniel and David Lapin, their previous rabbis). The past rabbi, Geiger, was more staid. Wilshire Boulevard Temple (Reform in Korea … Continue reading →

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Where Are The Black Hats In Beverlywood?

Posted on September 7, 2007 by Luke Ford

The area has stayed resolutely Modern Orthodox. The black hats (more Orthodox) can’t afford to live in Beverlywood. I’d like to imagine roving bands of Modern Orthodox in Beverlywood who beat up black hats who walk into their hood and … Continue reading →

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