Monthly Archives: May 2010

The Bad Jew: Port Of Call – Dockweiler Beach

Sunday afternoon. I can’t believe I can’t pull off a car pool from Pico-Robertson. I am a 43-year old loser who’s about to crash another JConnectLA event expressly designed for people under 40. I am a pariah. I have no … Continue reading

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It Makes Me Feel Awkward When You Care For Me

I am much more comfortable if you simply hate me. Then I can hate you. And I don’t have to deal with any awkward feelings. Dr. Spielvogel, the lay-out of this room has changed. Our chairs are too close together. … Continue reading

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Tuition At Milken Community High School Reaches $30,000 A Year

That’s $2,000 a year more than Harvard Westlake charges. Milken has two Orthodox teachers and about six students from Orthodox homes (as well as a few traditional Sephardic kids) who tend to become less Orthodox the more time they spend … Continue reading

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The Star Of David

Here’s model Bar Refaeli with Leonardo DiCaprio.

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When The Rabbi’s Wife Is Not A Rebbetzin

I remember feeling taken aback about 13 years ago when the wife of a Modern Orthodox pulpit rabbi told me in no uncertain terms that she was not a rebbetzin. These days most Orthodox communities are seeking a “Rabbinic couple” … Continue reading

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