Tag Archives: Young Israel

Trembling With Excitement To Join The Jewish People

"I need to know your motivations," he said. "Orthodox Jews are a tiny peculiar people. Why do you want to become one?" "Motivations?" I exclaimed. "Motivations? You need to know my motivations? You can never know my motivations because I … Continue reading

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Modern Orthodox Authenticity Guilt

Pico/Robertson is home to three big Modern Orthodox shuls — Young Israel of Century City (YICC), Beth Jacob (BJ) and Bnai David Judea (BDJ). An Orthodox friend calls: "Who is the number one shul in Los Angeles for technical adherence … Continue reading

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Young Israel Of North Beverly Hills Can’t Find A Rabbi

Per member, it is probably the richest synagogue in Los Angeles, but there are only about 50 member families. Rabbi Shalom Tendler used to preside. Rabbi Alan Kalinsky from the Orthodox Union is YINBH’s temporary rabbi. Nobody can afford to … Continue reading

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What Is The West Coast Rabbinical Court?

I think it is for Sephardic Jews. It is run by Rabbi Gavriel Cohen whose claim to fame is his ability get divorces from men reluctant to give their wife a get (Jewish divorce) so she can remarry. I believe … Continue reading

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What’s new in that nasty dispute at Young Israel of Beverly Hills?

It’s a broken down shul on Pico near Shenandoah. I heard about this new lawsuit against the shul president Howard Zisblatt: YAKKOV BURK VS. LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD B. ZISBLATT INC. ETALCase#: SC097363. Filing Date: 03/07/2008 Case Type: Othr Breach … Continue reading

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