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Monthly Archives: June 2008
Why Do People Become Orthodox?
Conservative rabbi David Wolpe of Temple Sinai writes: The three principal, positive reasons why I believe people choose to be Orthodox: community, coherence and connection. Community. Orthodoxy creates a powerful caretaking community. Little wonder that so many step into an … Continue reading
Posted in Orthodoxy, R. David Wolpe
Tagged conservative rabbi, jewish philosophers, lubavitcher rebbe, orthodox synagogue, rabbi akiva, rabbi david wolpe
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The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford
I watched this movie with growing horror. Just imagine kicking back on a Tuesday evening, tuning out of the Laker blowout to watch a nice Brad Pitt flick, only to find I’d tuned into, well, I’d write what’s what but I … Continue reading
Posted in Hollywood, Personal
Tagged coward robert ford, horror movie, james by the coward robert ford, jesse james by the coward robert ford, notorious criminal, willies
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Will American Jewish University Take Over The Jewish Community Library Of Los Angeles?
The library is now located in the Jewish Federation building at 6505 Wilshire Blvd, which means you have to go through an elaborate security check to get to it. The American Jewish University recently made a presentation to the Federation … Continue reading
Posted in AJU
Tagged AJU, jewish community library, jewish los angeles, jewish university, wilshire blvd
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The One Problem With The Happy Minyan In Particular And Orthodox Judaism In General
The Happy Minyan meets on Shabbos at a karate studio. The bathroom is in the back, near the woman’s section. Women tend to congregate around the bathroom. There’s no loud fan in the bathroom and you couldn’t turn it on … Continue reading
Posted in Happy Minyan, Orthodoxy, Pico/Robertson
Tagged inordinate fear, karate studio, loud fans, minyan, orthodox judaism, respectful silence
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Ordering A Hit On A Dog
A friend of mine in the UK has been bitten twice by the same dog. He got back from getting stitched up and called me irate. He wants to know if he can sue. Friend: "I want to see the … Continue reading