Daily Archives: March 21, 2025

Who are the most powerful Chabad Jews in Los Angeles?

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Luke Ford

Grok says: Rabbi Boruch Shlomo Cunin Role: Director of Chabad of California and West Coast Chabad-Lubavitch. Influence: Rabbi Cunin is the undisputed heavyweight of Chabad in Los Angeles and beyond. Sent by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, to … Continue reading →

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A history of Hasidic Jews in Los Angeles outside of Chabad

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Luke Ford

Grok says: The history of Hasidic Jews in Los Angeles outside of Chabad reflects a smaller but significant thread within the city’s broader Jewish tapestry, shaped by post-World War II migration, the growth of Orthodoxy, and the unique cultural dynamics … Continue reading →

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A Zagats-Style Guide To Pico-Robertson

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Luke Ford

Grok says: Pico-Robertson Jewish Scene “A bustling Torah town where kosher eateries and shuls line the streets, this Westside enclave hums with Orthodox energy and Persian flair—a diaspora jewel born from a quiet 1980s revival.” History: Once a sleepy stretch, … Continue reading →

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A Zagats-Style Guide To LA Shuls & Schools

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Luke Ford

Grok says: Los Angeles Jewish Scene “A vibrant mosaic of faith and learning, LA’s Jewish institutions span from historic grandeur to modern intimacy, reflecting a community that’s grown from humble 19th-century roots into a global powerhouse.” History: Jews first trickled … Continue reading →

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