Monthly Archives: March 2008

Why Are There No Female Saints In Judaism?

Professor Marc B. Shapiro writes: Since I mentioned some stories from Halakhic Man that show that the Rav did not have a Modern Orthodox ethos, I will also say something about the following story, which some have wondered about. Once … Continue reading

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The True Significance Of Sharing A Hand-Out

The scene is an Orthodox synagogue. The situation is that there are not enough hand-outs for all present. The rabbi stands up and says: "You’re going to have to share. You know my ruling on this: if you’re sleeping with … Continue reading

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Attempted Robbery Of Bank of America on Pico/La Cienega Friday morning

Traffic was stopped at this busy intersection. LAist.com reports: The FBI and LAPD bomb squad were brought out to the Bank of America at Pico and La Cienega Boulevards after an attempted bank robbery this morning. KCBS live reported that … Continue reading

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This Week The Botachs Married Off A Daughter At The Century Plaza Hotel

I’m told there were 800 guests for the wedding of the daughter of Shlomo and Dalia Botach. Shlomo is Yoav’s brother.  The daughter is Shmuley Boteach’s cousin. How do they afford it? The Botachs own much of downtown Los Angeles. … Continue reading

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The Orthodox Connection To The Corrupt Arms Dealers

Steve Sailer writes: The NYT has a long article on a Miami Beach company that has gotten a $300 million contract from the U.S. government to supply Afghan government forces with ammunition, even though it is supposedly run by a … Continue reading

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