• Hi everyone I was riveted by the this article in yesterday's NY Times Magazine. It's a detailed account of how close PM Olmert and PA President Abbas had come to an agreement. Seems so far away right now. Or maybe not? I encourage you to take a look, and to let me now what you think! Heres the link: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/13/magazine/13Israel-t.html?_r=1&ref=magazine Rav Yos ...

B'nai David-Judea (BDJ), located in Los Angeles, is at the forefront of today's most important issues facing the 21st century Jew. Under the leadership of Rabbi Yosef Kanefsky, BDJ has created a unique Orthodox Jewish community of people from different Jewish backgrounds, drawn together by the joyous, non-judgmental and supportive atmosphere that pervades our shul. We boast a membership of more than 250 families, and our staff leadership gets assistance in its mission through an active board of directors, a very participatory congregation, and a rich and lively committee system.
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TODAY March 31st at 5:20 p.m.
The annual Shabbat HaGadol Drasha with Rav Yosef
This Shabbat afternoon, I'll be teaching the annual Shabbat HaGadol Drasha. This is one of the two times during the year when we are able to take an idea, develop it fully, and explore its ramifications for the way we live.  It is also our opportunity to (hopefully) discover a new religious perspective with which to enter Pesach. This year's Drasha is entitled:
"On the Cusp of Conversion:
Questions and Answers at the First Seder"
Of course the Shabbat HaGadol Drasha isn't for everyone.  It's only for folks between the ages of 14 and 25, 26 and 40, and 41 through 97.  Attendance will also be limited only to people who do not have children and to those who do. (Childcare provided for those who do.)  So if you meet the criteria, I look forward to seeing you Shabbat afternoon!

05/21 @07:03PM Gemara Shiur
05/22 @07:45AM Midrash Group
05/24 @11:00AM Tanach Class
05/27 @08:45AM Gesher
05/27 @08:30PM Half Hour of Halacha