Tag Archives: Young Israel

Sue and Lawrence Mischel Try To Evict Young Israel Of South Beverly Hills

There are three lawsuits back and forth between the Mischels (caterers) and Young Israel of S. Beverly Hills (on Pico and Shenandoah). The latest was the Mischels trying to evict the shul from what they claim is their property.

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Synagogues Employ Extra Security Measures For Shabbat

Until I was 20, I used to go to church almost every Sabbath. I never recall security guards. Yet I have almost never been to a shul on Shabbat that did not have a security guard. Here’s the email from … Continue reading

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I Heard Rumors About Young Israel Lawsuits

So I shelled out $4.75 to search civil lawsuits on LASuperiorCourt.org. I didn’t find a lot. I found 17 lawsuits all told. Three of them were from Young Israel of South Beverly Hills located on Pico Blvd against Sue and … Continue reading

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Looking For Scoops

Joe emails: Hey Luke, I am a big fan of your blog. I was hoping you have updates/information on the following stories you posted. 1). David Mazlin – last you posted he pleaded guilty in court and is now listed … Continue reading

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‘The Shiksa Syndrome’ II

Dec. 4. Watch here. Temple Israel (My previous interviews with Laurie.) Laurie: "I was talking to Luke Ford. He has a great blog. He was interviewing me for Good Frog. We were talking about stereotypes… You can identify. So much … Continue reading

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