Tag Archives: shul

Disturbing Dream

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Luke Ford

Last night, I dreamt that I befriended Michael Vick. I had him over to Shabbat dinner with some girls and my rabbi. After dinner, I got up on the couch with a couple of girls and mounted them (one at … Continue reading →

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When Did I Reject My Shuls?

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Luke Ford

I must confess I never thought about this perspective from a friend: So before I emailed you I wanted to know how you are doing. Instead of just asking you, I went to the best location there is: lukeford.net. I … Continue reading →

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Pico-Robertson Update

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Luke Ford

Real estate values of the average Pico-Robertson home are down about 25% from the peak in 2006. Prime Beverlywood property is holding up well. Rents are under pressure. Vacancies are up even though the population hasn’t declined. Rents are down … Continue reading →

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North Hollywood Shul Shooting Forces Bar Mitzvah To Be Rescheduled For Thursday Evening

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Luke Ford

Read the last sentence where the kid says it’s not so bad, at least he’ll be famous. Well, fame was one the blessings that God promised to bestow upon Abraham. Genesis 12:2: "I will make you into a great nation … Continue reading →

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Staying Inside For Yizkor (Memorial Prayers)

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Luke Ford

Rav Yosef Kanefsky writes: Over the last couple of years, I have been urging everyone in shul to remain inside the sanctuary for Yizkor – even those who, thank God, have both parents alive. I have made this request in … Continue reading →

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