Monthly Archives: May 2008

San Fernando Valley Shul Reviews

Beis Midrash Toras HaShem (O); 12422 Chandler Blvd, Valley Village, CA 91607; Phone 818-980-6934; http://torashashem.blogspot.com Prayer: B+ Friendliness: C+ Food: B Singles: D Decor: B Average Age of membership: 40. Misc: Good kiddish and decent childcare. The shul is comprised … Continue reading

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JewishJournal.com Getting A Massive Redesign

The old one used to crash my browser at times (javascript errors) and took forever to load. The new site — which will go live today — is slicker and quicker. All it lacks are sufficient photos of my rebbe … Continue reading

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Leah Kleim – The Movie

Leah Kleim has had many adventures. Yesterday in my chat room, she said she had hooked up with a shaliach’s (Chabad emissary) wife. The couple wanted to help her. They brought her over for Shabbos determined to change her views … Continue reading

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El Al Security Questions: ‘Are these your bags? Did you convert to Judaism? Why?’

When I flew El Al to Israel in July 2000, I volunteered that I had converted to Judaism and I was happy to discuss why I had converted with the El Al security guy in front of all my friends … Continue reading

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What Happens When You Lock A Healthy Guy In A Hovel With God As His Only Companion?

Click here to find out. guest140:  made the mistake of signing up to a chat room guest140:  what i thought was friendly, innocent chat turned out to be a room crowded with desperate perverts russiandragon:  yes luke IS the prince … Continue reading

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