Tag Archives: Jewish Journal

Orit Arfa Given The Brush-Off By Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger

Orit Arfa writes a fascinating and heartfelt blog post on a recent debate at Stephen S. Wise temple: “Hi Patti,” I said as I approached her. “My colleague at the Jewish Journal once interviewed you, and I thought I’d introduce … Continue reading

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Jay Sanderson Named New Los Angeles Jewish Federation President

And who among us can honestly say he is immune to the excitement? I got this breaking news bulletin from the Jewish Journal via email. Surely this is the dawning of the age of Aquarius. Call me naive, but I … Continue reading

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Would You Like To Shake My Lulav?

When I came to Los Angeles in 1994, I was hosted several times for Shabbat and holiday meals by a nice Orthodox family in Pico-Robertson. Then, due to the raunchy nature of my blogging, the invites ceased. In the summer … Continue reading

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Orthodox Rav Solves The Mystery Of Sexual Identity Formation

Rabbi Kanefsky writes in the Jewish Journal: "I cannot articulate for myself a convincing argument as to why the legal recognition of civil marriage should be withheld from citizens who, by dint of how they were born, are only able … Continue reading

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Killing Time On Shabbat

In Judaism, the Sabbath — like other commandments — is often something more to be endured than to be celebrated. I always thought that when I got married and had a family that observing the Sabbath would be easier. But … Continue reading

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