Monthly Archives: April 2008

Ignorant In Yeshiva

Marc B. Shapiro writes: This phenomenon, of great scholars not being aware of things that most people reading the Seforim blog learned years ago, should not surprise us. The traditional yeshiva curriculum is very narrow, and you can spend your … Continue reading

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CBS’s LA Affiliate Cuts Staff

ERSNews reports: Well it looks like the cost cutting at CBS O&O’s around the country has just hit Los Angeles. Reports from the Viacom duopoly in Los Angeles have a round of layoffs (also known as firings back in the … Continue reading

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Do Converts To Judaism Get It?

From my live cam chat: Frank: sometimes i think the community needs someone like u Frank: other times u pick on people that dont deserve picking onYourMoralLeader: i only pick on people who choose to be public figures Frank: i … Continue reading

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I’m Live On My Cam!

From my live cam chat: GoldmanSaxaphone:  Is there a pishke here? GoldmanSaxaphone:  I wish to contribute GoldmanSaxaphone:  You have brought me closer to Christ than any web site, and I think it is because of the music GoldmanSaxaphone:  Today’s question:  … Continue reading

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The Back Story On Daniel Arnall’s Rabbinic Ordination

Daniel has money because he’s the son of the godfather of subprime — Roland Arnall. Around 1999, Daniel decided that he wanted to be known as a rabbi. He was davening at Young Israel of Century City at the time … Continue reading

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