Tag Archives: sanctuary

Are We All Equally Holy?

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Luke Ford

In his 1998 lecture on Exodus 25, Dennis Prager says: The first area of the sanctuary is copper, then silver, then the holy of holies is gold. This teaches that there are gradations of holiness. There are at least two … Continue reading →

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Which Pico-Robertson Shuls Will Allow Seeing Eye Dogs?

Posted on December 20, 2008 by Luke Ford

A friend of mine is going blind. He’s waiting for a seeing-eye dog. All the major shuls in Pico-Robertson do not allow seeing eye dogs into their sanctuary. They say the kids will go nuts over the dog and things … Continue reading →

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The Westwood Renaissance

Posted on May 19, 2008 by Luke Ford

Take a Stand — Go to The Stand (www.thestandlink.com) Westwood Village is in the midst of a major commercial renaissance: new restaurants, stores and cool attractions. Perhaps the most popular spot in the neighborhood, a welcome addition for fans of … Continue reading →

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Breastfeeding In The Sanctuary

Posted on April 28, 2008 by Luke Ford

Some Orthodox synagogues have a problem with women whipping their bosoms out during davening. Hmm. Can’t we just all be free to do what we want and to pull our breasts out when we want? Isn’t that what Moses would … Continue reading →

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