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Tag Archives: Synagogue
The Most Racially Diverse LA Synagogue?
I got this email: "I just came across your shul reviews and was wondering which LA synagogue has the most racial diversity. I am Black and Jewish and thinking about moving to LA, so I would really like to know … Continue reading
Jewish author connected to Rabbi Hershy Worch’s former synagogue (Hamakom Synagogue) in Australia writes a book about an abusive Rabbi
Jewish Whistleblower writes: Jewish author connected to Rabbi Hershy Worch’s former synagogue (Hamakom Synagogue) in Australia writes a book about an abusive Rabbi who is "a charismatic US rabbi who rides into town on a page of Kabbalah, bringing with … Continue reading
Posted in Abuse, Hershy Worch
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Rabbi Noach Orlowek Comes To Town
This guy is hilarious. A must see. He’s funnier than Chris Rock and knows more Torah. Rabbi Orlowek is speaking Wednesday night in Pico/Robertson for the Helkeinu Foundation. Here’s the press release: "Total Transcendence: How to connect spiritually without stepping … Continue reading
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Tagged chris rock, counselor, educator, genius, giant, practical tools, press release, rabbi noach orlowek, secular knowledge, Synagogue, Torah, transcendence, wednesday night
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They’re Building An Eruv In The Hamptons
Newsday reports: In a first for the East End, creation of an eruv, a symbolic fence used in Orthodox Jewish observance, is being sought by a synagogue in Westhampton Beach. The resolution sought by The Hampton Synagogue is expected to … Continue reading
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Tagged brooklyn heights, Eruv, far rockaway, haefeli, hamptons, jewish law, jewish observance, long island power authority, newsday, orthodox jews, plastic poles, religious law, schneier, Synagogue, traditional families, tuchman, utility poles, utility wires, westhampton beach, work session
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Was The Rav Modern Orthodox?
Marc B. Shapiro blogs: Since I mentioned some stories from Halakhic Man that show that the Rav did not have a Modern Orthodox ethos, I will also say something about the following story, which some have wondered about. Once … Continue reading
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Why Are There No Female Saints In Judaism?
Professor Marc B. Shapiro writes: Since I mentioned some stories from Halakhic Man that show that the Rav did not have a Modern Orthodox ethos, I will also say something about the following story, which some have wondered about. Once … Continue reading
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Tagged adherent, Christianity, elitism, female saints, hasidism, Marc B. Shapiro, notion, nots, prayers, professor marc, psalm book, rav, renown, rsquo, seforim, Synagogue, talmud, torah study, traditional judaism, younger generation
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What Do I Do When I Get Bored?
I never get bored. Sometimes I get depressed and feel hopeless but I never get bored. I always feel like there are many things to do. I always feel like I don’t have enough time. My life is full. I … Continue reading
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Tagged 10th grade, books on cd, many things, meeting people, placer high school, Synagogue
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‘Thanks to the Lord for giving me this Mexican to water my lawn and blow my leaves away’
I’ve got the Luke Ford Fan Blogger in my live cam chat tonight (then Eliot Stein joined us): CXXX: so how long does luke actually sit on here at night? Wookie: should pull out a belt for s**ts and giggles … Continue reading
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‘Are You Homeless, Mentally Ill Or Deranged?’
Saturday afternoon, a friend of mine was taking a nap in her crowded car at the LA Public Library on Overland — Rancho Park. A strange man (a high school AP English teacher) approached. "Are you OK?" he asked. "I’m … Continue reading
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Tagged ap english, converting to judaism, crowded car, english teacher, phone numbers, public library, quot quot, rancho park, saturday afternoon, strange man, stranger, Synagogue, taking a nap
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