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Racism In The Orthodox Community

Bill McCaulley writes: Dear Mr. Ford: I would wish to respond to a posting concerning racism among Orthodox Jews. I came upon the post recently I realize my reply is not timely, but I am greatly intrigued by the subject. … Continue reading

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Pico-Robertson Update

Real estate values of the average Pico-Robertson home are down about 25% from the peak in 2006. Prime Beverlywood property is holding up well. Rents are under pressure. Vacancies are up even though the population hasn’t declined. Rents are down … Continue reading

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RCA’s Feel Good Resolutions

Michael posts to Hirhurim: Nice feel-good stuff, but really no meat to any of them. The sad thing is that they will likely be ignored by their own membership and OU-affiliated shuls. The smachot in my neighborhood are still over … Continue reading

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New Edition From Yeshiva University’s Newspaper

Rabbi Gil Student writes: Fascinating articles in a new issue of Kol Hamevaser (link): Was the Rav a Tsaddik? In Search of Modern Orthodox Saints by Noah Greenfield Shemittah: From the Theoretical to the Practical by Abby Atlas WikiTorah by … Continue reading

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