Monthly Archives: March 2025

Trump vs the Universities

I ask Grok: “Paint for me the most intense fears suffered currently by the leaders of America’s elite universities as they battle Trump. What are the keenest humiliations they are most eager to avoid?” Grok says: The leaders of America’s … Continue reading

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NYT: ‘Law Firm Bends in Face of Trump Demands’

The New York Times reports: Paul, Weiss — one of three law firms targeted by President Trump as part of his retribution campaign — said it resolved the conflict by agreeing to a range of commitments… The deal materialized after … Continue reading

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The most significant practical differences between Orthodox and non-Orthodox Jews.

Grok says: The practical differences between Orthodox and non-Orthodox Jews—primarily Reform, Conservative, Reconstructionist, and unaffiliated Jews—stem from their approaches to Jewish law (halacha), tradition, and daily life. Orthodox Judaism adheres strictly to halacha as interpreted by rabbinic authorities and codified … Continue reading

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A History Of Chabad In Los Angeles

Grok says: The history of Chabad in Los Angeles is a story of transformation, from a modest outpost of the Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidic movement into one of its most dynamic and influential regional hubs. Rooted in the vision of the Lubavitcher … Continue reading

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What are the best Torah classes in and around 90035?

Grok says: Adas Torah Shiurim Location: 1135 S Beverly Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90035 Details: Led by Rabbi Dovid Revah, Adas Torah offers rigorous, Haredi-leaning Torah classes—think deep Gemara and halacha sessions. Weekly shiurim cover the parsha with a yeshivish … Continue reading

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