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Tag Archives: Jewish Journal
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach Vs Canadian TV Host Michael Coren
Rabbi Boteach is taking a lot of offense of late. At LimmudLA, he stormed out of one of his sessions (on his book Kosher Jesus) after 10 minutes because he was asked by a volunteer to keep the noise level … Continue reading
Posted in Hollywood, Shmuley Boteach
Tagged christian motivation, elders of zion, Jewish Journal, michael coran, michael coren, orthodox jews, protocols of the elders of zion, rabbi boteach, rabbi shmuley boteach, workship
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Modern Orthodox Shul Chooses Chabad Rabbi
The Jewish Journal reports: On Dec. 19, at a closed-door meeting in Congregation Shaarei Tefila’s social hall, about 60 of the Modern Orthodox synagogue’s current members voted to hire Rabbi Moshe Kesselman to lead the shul. Kesselman has been serving … Continue reading
Posted in Shaarei Tefila
Tagged allan lowy, chabad rabbi, Jewish Journal, orthodox shul, orthodox synagogue, rabbi moshe
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Are The Rich Different?
I think the rich are different (and not just that they have more money). I have no idea if Jewish Journal editor Rob Eshman comes from money but he seems to have the easy confidence that comes from coming from … Continue reading
Posted in Tamara Shayne Kagel
Tagged eye on the prize, Jewish Journal, kagel, self made man, tamara shayne, things that matter
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‘I Find My Values In My Jewish Journal’
On page 23 of the latest Jewish Journal, there’s an ad from the Jewish Journal. It features Jonathan Fong, host of StyleWithASmile.tv and he declares himself an avid Jewish Journal reader. The tagline for this series of ads? “I find … Continue reading
Posted in Jewish Journal
Tagged Jewish Journal, jonathan fong, koran, million years, sacred text, tagline
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What Will David Suissa’s Presidential Role Mean For The Jewish Journal?
Perhaps David Suissa will be able to tip the Jewish Journal more towards the political center instead of primarily hanging out on the left? Perhaps he will make the newspaper more Orthodox friendly? Or perhaps his expertise will be probably … Continue reading
Posted in Jewish Journal, Jewish Journalism
Tagged chief david, dream partner, Jewish Journal, jewish values, jewish voice, suissa
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Jerusalem Post Fires Larry Derfner For Justifying Terrorist Attack On Israelis
Larry Derfner is a far-left Israel-hating writer who has frequently contributed to the Jewish Journal of Los Angeles. How could an Israel-hater contribute to the Jewish Journal of Los Angeles? Because the Jewish Journal is a leftist publication and the … Continue reading
Posted in Israel, Jewish Journal, Jewish Journalism
Tagged eilat, jerusalem post, Jewish Journal, JTA, necessary truth, palestinian terror
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Will Jewish Journal Hollywood Columnist Danielle Berrin Make A Good Rebbitzen?
For the past few months, journalist Danielle Berrin has been dating David Wolpe, a famous author and the senior rabbi at Sinai Temple in Westwood. Rabbi Wolpe is twice her age (he was born in 1958 and she was born … Continue reading
Posted in Danielle Berrin, R. David Wolpe, Rabbis
Tagged adat shalom, clergy spouses, conservative synagogue, David Wolpe, high holy days, Jewish Journal, shabbat dinner, Sinai Temple
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Withdrawn! Santa Monica’s Ballot Measure To Ban Circumcision Is No More
The Jewish Journal reports: The proponent of a proposition aimed at banning circumcision in Santa Monica has informed the Jewish Journal that she is abandoning her effort to put the question to voters in the beachfront city before beginning to … Continue reading
Posted in Circumcision, Santa Monica
Tagged Glenn Beck, Jewish Journal, religious issue, resource for parents, rights advocate, Santa Monica
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Drunk On Love
A few years ago, I met a girl at a convention. She had a boyfriend but was complaining about him a lot and very quickly we hooked up and she became my girl. But was she my girl? I had … Continue reading
Posted in Love, Personal, Sex, Tamara Shayne Kagel
Tagged Jewish Journal, journal columnist, psychological training, Rachel Resnick, tamara shayne, unrealistic expectation
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