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Increased Security At Synagogues This Sabbath

One prominent shul on Pico Blvd emails its members: Dear Members, In light of the Jewish Institutions security situation in New York, we will be extra cautious this Shabbat. We request your cooperation and compliance with directives. There is no … Continue reading

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Child Brides On Pico Blvd

Walk Pico Blvd near Robertson Blvd on Shabbat and you’ll see some Orthodox women who look about 16 pushing baby carriages. These are Orthodox girls around 18 years of age who’ve married young and started having kids. In my experience, … Continue reading

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Why Do The Homeless Keep Giving To Me?

I was running across Colorado Ave in Santa Monica yesterday morning, when my Blackberry bounced out of my shirt pocket and smashed to the road, with pieces (back cover, battery and rest) flying in different directions. As I was gathering … Continue reading

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‘Kagan’s Superfecta’

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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I Heard Rumors About Young Israel Lawsuits

So I shelled out $4.75 to search civil lawsuits on LASuperiorCourt.org. I didn’t find a lot. I found 17 lawsuits all told. Three of them were from Young Israel of South Beverly Hills located on Pico Blvd against Sue and … Continue reading

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