Daily Archives: March 26, 2008

Let’s Talk About The Right Of ‘Bameh Dantoni’

It’s in the Shulchan Aruch. It means that if you lose in a Beit Din (Jewish law court), you have the right to ask the judges to explain why they ruled as they did. When you take a case to … Continue reading

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What Is The West Coast Rabbinical Court?

I think it is for Sephardic Jews. It is run by Rabbi Gavriel Cohen whose claim to fame is his ability get divorces from men reluctant to give their wife a get (Jewish divorce) so she can remarry. I believe … Continue reading

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Does The RCC Elevate Or Denigrate Los Angeles?

In its present incarnation, the Rabbinical Council of California (RCC) dates back to circa 1985 when Rabbi Avrohom Union came to town. At that time, the saintly Rabbi Yehuda Bukspan ran kosher certification for many products and places. So let’s … Continue reading

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Who Is The Chief Rabbi Of Los Angeles?

I was told today that it was Rabbi David Rue of the Los Angeles Beit Din. He has a long white beard and a knitted yarmulke and sandals like Jesus. He looks like a West Bank settler but without the … Continue reading

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My Father The Theologian

Fred the Jew writes: Sir, I actually downloaded a video of your father discussing a theological issue with John Ankerberg. I had the following reactions: 1. It looks like your father’s entire professional life is wrapped up in theology. Is … Continue reading

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