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

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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

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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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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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Young Israel Of North Beverly Hills Can’t Find A Rabbi

Per member, it is probably the richest synagogue in Los Angeles, but there are only about 50 member families. Rabbi Shalom Tendler used to preside. Rabbi Alan Kalinsky from the Orthodox Union is YINBH’s temporary rabbi. Nobody can afford to … Continue reading

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