Tag Archives: Beth Jacob

The Case For Rabbi Daniel Korobkin

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Luke Ford

The following were emailed to Beth Jacob members Friday: Sanford Deutsch writes Walter Hulkower, a member of Beth Jacob: Dear Vel, I am writing this letter to you subsequent to your calling me yesterday and asking me to provide you … Continue reading →

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Medicine’s Loss Is Poetry’s Gain

Posted on September 27, 2008 by Luke Ford

On PoemHunter.com, Dr. Gershon Hepner (born May 5, 1938 in Leipzig, Germany, and has lived in LA for 30 years) writes: "I am a physician educated in England and living in LA. I am married to a brilliant poet, Linda, … Continue reading →

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Good Times In My Chatroom

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Luke Ford

Friday afternoons are always hopping on my live cam. All Gedolim gather around and share penitence thoughts before the days of awe. I’m ready HaShem! Give me what I deserve! I want pure justice, forget that touchy feely stuff. I … Continue reading →

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The Luke Ford Solution To The Troubles At Young Israel Of North Beverly Hills

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Luke Ford

Jacob Graff was the president of YINBH until the shul decided not to hire his nominee for rabbi – Nachum Braverman, the author and ex-Aish rabbi. That deal broke down because Rabbi Braverman insisted on staying close to a group … Continue reading →

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No Split At Beth Jacob Over Search For A New Rabbi

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Luke Ford

Steven Weil moves to New York in January to run the Orthodox Union. Unlike Shaarey Zedek in the Valley which split into moderns vs. traditionalists in its rabbi search, Beth Jacob has no controversy raging. The shul agreed Sunday night … Continue reading →

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