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Tag Archives: Mogen David
Pico-Robertson Update
Real estate values of the average Pico-Robertson home are down about 25% from the peak in 2006. Prime Beverlywood property is holding up well. Rents are under pressure. Vacancies are up even though the population hasn’t declined. Rents are down … Continue reading
Posted in Beth Jacob, Orthodox Union, Pico/Robertson, RCC
Tagged airdrome, Beth Jacob, century city, jewish day schools, kol nidre service, Mogen David, population, real estate values, rents, shul, talmud torah, unemployment, vacancies, weiner, Young Israel
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Rabbi Gabe Elias Knows The Pulse Of Mogen David
Rabbi Elias at Mogen David is a canny operator. He thinks things out many steps ahead of the pack. He’s skilled at anticipating underhanded behavior. He can read it from a mile away. He can out-maneuver you if he wants … Continue reading
Posted in Gabe Elias, Mogen David, Pico/Robertson
Tagged Beth Jacob, Mogen David, muskat, orthodox shul, orthodox shuls, sephardic minyan
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Am I Self-Righteous?
A new friend accuses me of self-righteousness. I just don’t see it. And neither do my friends. Robert emails: "She confuses self-righteousness with the clarity and command of a Moral Leader. Common mistake." Fred emails: I agree with Robert that … Continue reading
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Tagged australian accent, hari krishna, Mogen David, moral guidance, moral leader, self righteousness
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Bnai David-Judea Is Where The Women Are – And Some Of Them May Be Eager To Meet You
More attractive young single women go to Bnai David-Judea and the Happy Minyan than any other synagogue in zip code 90035 (Pico/Robertson). While Beth Jacob, Mogen David and Young Israel of Century City are deserts, Bnai David is a dessert … Continue reading
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Tagged aish, arangement, atid, Beth Jacob, century city, deserts, dessert, Israel, jew, judea, legit, Mogen David, orthodox jews, outreach, quot, rabbi, Rabbis, Sinai Temple, single women, singles events, Synagogue, talmud, Torah, young couples, Young Israel, young women, zip code
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