LGBT Jews take pride in inclusiveness

Published on June 13, 2012

Before he told members of his family, Nathan Looney told members of his synagogue, Beth Chayim Chadashim (BCC), that he was transitioning from female to male. He says the encouragement he received is typical for members of this Pico Boulevard congregation.

White night in Pico

By David Suissa
Published on May 30, 2012

I have a feeling that several years from now, as the movement to strengthen Jewish connection in America accelerates, the coolest night of the year will be Shavuot.

Pat Robertson: Time to legalize marijuana

By Brad A. Greenberg
Published on March 11, 2012

Hundreds of missionaries targeting Jewish neighborhoods

Published on April 4, 2011

Wednesday afternoon I answered my door in Pico Robertson to discover three young people, ranging from 18 to 22 years old. They wanted to talk to me about “Israel Restoration.” For a moment I thought they were talking about rebuilding Israeli forests. However, the moment I saw their literature, I knew they were Christian missionaries. I welcomed them into my home and proceeded to give them a two-hour lesson about the spiritual beauty and integrity of Judaism. I also answered their questions, including who I thought Jesus was.

Tikkunfest brings much-needed TLC to Pico-Robertson [VIDEO]

By Ryan Torok
Published on October 27, 2010

Volunteers spent five hours uprooting dead trees and planting new ones; setting up herb planters in front of stores; repainting curbs, poles and fire hydrants; sweeping mulch and dirt off the sidewalks; and lugging heavy garbage bags in the predominantly Orthodox neighborhood of Pico-Robertson in West Los Angeles.

Rabbis’ Ethics Initiative Evokes Cheers, Criticism

By Rachel Heller
Published on March 11, 2009

Neighbors oppose Chabad expansion on Pico

By Jane Ulman
Published on September 24, 2008

Rabbi Boruch Shlomo Cunin, head of Chabad of California, has a dream -- a block-long, five-story "village" on Pico Boulevard that would provide a girls day school and boarding school along with affordable, safe housing for Holocaust survivors and other elderly people and for teachers with large families.