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Tag Archives: Jewish Journal
The UnJewish Journal?
Disco Duck emails: Levi, Here is my assessment of the Jewish Journal of Los Angeles. Over time I have noticed that most local Orthodox Rebbeim refer to it as the "unJewish Journal". More than one local Rabbi has given me … Continue reading
Sabra Love
Orit Arfa writes this singles column for the May 15, 2008 issue (Yom Ha’atzmaut) of the Jewish Journal. Here’s an excerpt: I’ve been considering giving up on Israeli men, at least the purebred Israeli men, the sabras. When I first … Continue reading
Kosher Water In Pico/Robertson
From the Jewish Journal: The Pico-Robertson neighborhood is the spiritual, cultural and commercial center of L.A.’s Modern Orthodox community. There are schools, shuls, David Suissa, and, of course, fools, Miriam and Shoshana, and now, it seems the Hood is the … Continue reading
Jewish Journal Profiles Professor Kevin MacDonald
Brad A. Greenberg writes: It wasn’t until the ’90s that MacDonald began to see Jewish communities as inimical entities slowly destroying their hosts. "Jews are inevitably going to be an elite," he said. "They are smart; they are well organized. … Continue reading
Ohr HaTorah May Move To Mar Vista
Its rabbi, Mordecai Finley, was named one of the top pulpit rabbis in America by Newsweek magazine. He’s the only person who’s ever made sense of kabbalah and spirituality for me. I was a member for three years 1998-2001. Amy … Continue reading
Rabbi Steven Weil To Lead Orthodox Union
Amy Klein writes for the Jewish Journal: Rabbi Steven Weil, Senior Rabbi of Beth Jacob Congregation in Beverly Hills, has been named executive vice president of the Orthodox Union, which serves as the education, outreach and social service organization for Orthodox synagogues. The O.U. has been engaged in … Continue reading
I Eat Lunch With The Homeless
Video At 11:45 a.m. as I was preparing to snag my beauty rest in the sun, I got a message that I could get a free lunch at a local shul that feeds the homeless. It seemed like a good … Continue reading