Tag Archives: Jewish Journal

The UnJewish Journal?

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Luke Ford

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 →

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Sabra Love

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Luke Ford

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 →

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Feast Your Eyes Upon Orit Arfa’s Literary Works

Posted on May 13, 2008 by Luke Ford

On Tishu B’Av 2001, Orit Arfa came to my hovel and gave me a bracha. She told me she was working on a book on Genesis. I was fascinated. I wanted to learn more about her views on the first … Continue reading →

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Kosher Water In Pico/Robertson

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Luke Ford

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 →

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Who’s Got The Hubris?

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Luke Ford

From the Jewish Journal: By Danielle Berrin, Circuit Editor Bill Maher and Tony Snow at AJU’s 2008 Public Lecture Series at Universal Studios on April 28 …Hubris from both speakers — potshots, crude jokes, even cuss words — cheapened … Continue reading →

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