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What’s Going On With Emek Hebrew Academy In The San Fernando Valley?

A source tells me Feb. 12: “Emek is getting rid of its two principals (Judaic — Rabbi P. Wachsman and Secular — Gabriella Shapiro) after this year. They are claiming that Wachsman is retiring, but the word around the valley … Continue reading

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Israeli Consulate Party

Jane emails: I went to the Israeli consulate big Shindig at the Saban theater (Temple of the Arts) Next to Larry Flynt’s building on the corner of Wilshire and La cienga. 2000 people attended (crowded and hot) the Machers in … Continue reading

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One Way To Get Rid Of A Rabbi

Dr. Marc B. Shapiro blogs: Speaking of rabbis who were chased out of their communities, let me repeat what I heard from the late Rabbi Louis Jacobs.[13] This story is not documented anywhere, but is something that Jacobs no doubt … Continue reading

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Newsweek Says, Dance, Jews, Dance!

Steven I. Weiss writes: The very idea of a "most influential rabbis" list is of questionable value in the first place. But Newsweek does seemingly everything in its power to make sure we all get the joke. For starters, it’s … Continue reading

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Which Shul Will Be The First To Get The Coveted ‘Peulat Sachir’ Hecsher For Kosher Ethics?

If the Modern Orthodox rabbis in Pico-Robertson enforce this code of ethical business conduct on their congregants, YICC and Beth Jacob will lose most of their machers. These guys work hard. They’re tough. They don’t always worry about ethical niceties … Continue reading

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