Tag Archives: Aish HaTorah

Founder Of Aish HaTorah Dies

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Luke Ford

Aish HaTorah is the most significant outreach organization for Orthodox Judaism (along with Chabad). They are a machine. They bring people in, they love them, and they help them rebuild their lives in the light of the Torah. And this … Continue reading →

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Fast Called For Sunday

Posted on January 24, 2009 by Luke Ford

Over the past few months, three men (in their fifties or younger) in Rav Gershon Bess‘s shul at 7211 Beverly Blvd have died suddenly and unexpectedly. A month ago, Dr. Joel Schwartz died at his daughter’s wedding. A few months … Continue reading →

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Joel Schwartz Dies

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Luke Ford

He was a doctor. He collapsed and died at his daughter’s wedding Sunday. He was buried Monday. He was a regular at Aish HaTorah for many years. He opened his home to dozens of visitors including myself.. About a year … Continue reading →

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‘Kagan’s Superfecta’

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Luke Ford

I was walking home from shul on a Friday night about six weeks ago. I was passing Aish HaTorah on Pico Blvd, headed east. I was stopped by a couple from New Jersey. They were looking for Shiloh’s restaurant for … Continue reading →

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What Can We Learn From Christians?

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Luke Ford

I’m not sure. Judaism is a very different religion. Orthodox Judaism in particular is a highly demanding way of life. Sure, groups such as the Happy Minyan and Aish HaTorah can make the medicine of fundamental Jewish life go down … Continue reading →

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