Monthly Archives: July 2011

Deafening Roar Of Fighters Overhead

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Luke Ford

I just ran outside to check out a loud roar of planes ahead (over 90035). I saw four fighters bank away in the horizon. They were flying only a few hundred feet above street level. What’s up with that? Rabbs … Continue reading →

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Police, Fire, Onlookers And A Big White Blob

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Luke Ford

A man committed suicide by a gun shot to his head around 1 p.m. Friday at the corner of Pickford Street and Sherbourne Drive in Pico-Robertson, CA, 90035. I saw a crumpled body wrapped in a white sheet next to … Continue reading →

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How Redistricting Affects Pico-Robertson

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Luke Ford

This email is getting sent out to members of Orthodox shuls in the ‘hood. Once every ten years, new district lines are drawn for our representatives in Sacramento and Washington. For decades, Orthodox Jewish voting power has been diluted because … Continue reading →

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Rash Of Car Break-ins

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Luke Ford

Walking down Airdrome, I saw signs up warning about a rash of car breakins. Apparently, the thieves have a way of breaking into cars without breaking windows. This apparently happens late at night or early in the morning. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Parashat Masei (Numbers 33:1-36:13)

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Luke Ford

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. This week we study Parashat Masei (Numbers 33:1-36:13).

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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Mattot (Numbers 30:2-32:42)

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Luke Ford

I’ve been doing this weekly Torah discussion with Rabbi Rabbs for more than a year now. We stream it live and then put it on Youtube. I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST … Continue reading →

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Kosher Mexican Meat Food

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Luke Ford

Pico Robertson has a new kosher Mexican restaurant — Mexikosher! The main dishes run around $12. The portions are big and the food is good. There’s a kosher vegetarian restaurant just up the street — Pizza Station. I love it. … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Pinchas (Numbers 25:10-30:1)

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Luke Ford

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. This week we study Parashat Pinchas (Numbers 25:10-30:1).

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Cooling Trend Hits Pico-Robertson

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Luke Ford

Today is the coolest afternoon in about ten days and the week ahead promises highs in just the 70s. I don’t have air conditioning. I’ve been running my fan most of the day and night and sleeping under just a … Continue reading →

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I Love Pico Cafe

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Luke Ford

I found this great little kosher dairy restaurant at 8944 W. Pico blvd. Los Angeles, California, 90035 (310) 385-9592. Last night, I celebrated my friend’s 50th birthday there. I got a vegie burrito with mozarella cheese, avocado, and tomato. They … Continue reading →

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