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The Young Shul
Email: “Hello, I really like your blog, especially your review of synagogues. I too am a convert to Judaism… I was wondering if you would recommend a few synagogues (preferably Conservative or Reform) with a good community and younger membership … Continue reading
Posted in Los Angeles, Synagogue
Tagged blog, conservative shul, Jews, Judaism, synagogues
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The Richer The Shul, The Colder
My theory is that rich people feel less of a need to reach out to strangers and to make them feel welcome. Instead, they are used to people clambering for their attention. Perhaps a big part of the reason that … Continue reading
Posted in Synagogue
Tagged churches, proportion, religious beliefs, shul, synagogues
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Rabbi Aviner Says Women Should Not Wear Pajamas
I guess lingerie would be more appropriate? I better not let Emma see this story or she’ll think Judaism is stupid. From FailedMessiah: In another bizarre ruling from an Orthodox rabbi, Rabbi Shlomo Aviner, the rabbi of Beit El and … Continue reading
Posted in Orthodoxy
Tagged abstinence, asher, axiom, FailedMessiah, immorality, modest clothes, Modesty, muslim countries, orthodox rabbi, pajamas, psychological connection, rabbi israel, rabbi rosen, rabbi shlomo, Rabbis, religious conduct, religious zionism, sleeved shirt, synagogues, weekly column
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Breastfeeding In The Sanctuary
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
Posted in Personal
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Massive Asset Recovery Action Against Numerous Synagogues & Yeshivas
Before Steven Oschweritz filed for bankruptcy, he apparently transferred a ton of money to various Orthodox institutions. Does anyone know anything about bankruptcy law and lawsuits for the recovery of preferential transfers and fraudulent conveyences? A bankruptcy judge has the … Continue reading
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Tagged appetite, asset recovery, Bankruptcy, control hunger, cravings, dietary supplement, federal trade commission, federal trade commission act, ftc, Hasidim, implication, institutions, insulin, lean body mass, money, nbsp, respondents, subsidiary, synagogues, web pacer, weight loss
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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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Magic Carpet Out Of Business
It’s a kosher Yemenite restaurant on Pico Blvd. I had readers who gave me a combined $1200 tab there. I’ve eaten there about 50 times. I’ve had a ton of dates there. Sometimes they led to great things. My favorite … Continue reading
Posted in Kashrut, Pico/Robertson
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