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FeaturesFebruary 24 , 2011

A ThrowOF Dice

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Not In My Backyard

Instead of worrying about thesmaller picture, our own backyards,maybe we should be concernedabout the larger world picture.

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there is a widespread phenome-non in this the Twenty-First Cen-tury. It is called “Not in My

Backyard.” In its purest sense, home-owners do not want new schools,churches, synagogues, or shoppingcenters to be built adjoining theirhomes, “not in my backyard.” On astate level, Nevada residents, as justone example, do not want a nuclearwaste facility built in their state, “not inmy backyard.” On a national level, en-vironmentalists challenge the buildingof an oil pipeline that will travelthrough environmentally sensitiveareas of their region, “not in my back-yard.”

The homeowners who fight the newshopping center know that a shoppingcenter will likely be approved some-where. In most cases, they do not op-pose the building of a shopping center,just not in their “backyard.” Some-

where else is usually okay.

Did you ever go to a Planning Com-mission or a City Council meetingwhen a new building project is beingdiscussed? Two lines of people queueup: One line of people for the projectand one line against. Then thespeeches begin. It becomes clear aftera few minutes that the main differencebetween the two sides is the project’sproximity to the homes of thoseagainst. Often, those who oppose aproject live right next to the site of theproject. They are aroused to come andspeak out to protect their property val-ues, their quiet, or other immediate im-pacts of the proposed new project ontheir homes and their lives.

I recall the Los Angeles City PlanningCommission meeting some years agowhere the discussion pro and con ofthe proposed, now since built, Shul in

the Valley took place. The room wasas full as a Kol Nidre night at Shul.Two distinct but equally chargedgroups filled the meeting hall. Therewas a huge buzz in the room. Almostall who would speak, both those infavor and those opposed, shared theJewish faith. Those who were opposedwere not anti-Semites. They opposedthe building of the new building be-cause they were afraid. Their largestinvestment, their homes, might losevalue if a large Jewish center went upnext to their properties. They fearedthe noise, parking, traffic, and lightsthat might be generated by a large fa-cility right next to their homes. Theyfeared the potential of what a largesynagogue may bring. They wouldhave opposed a church, a non-sectarianschool, or any other higher usage ofthe property. Realtors had warnedthem. If they did not fight and defeat

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s�xcthe proposed building, they wouldlikely see a decrease in their propertyvalues. The neighbors of the prop-erty were worried. Many neighborscame to fight the project. They ral-lied to protect what they had.

Those who came to support theShul also lived primarily in thenearby areas of Encino. However,they tended to live a number ofblocks from the Shul site rather thanin the homes immediately adjoiningthe site. They spoke of the need forthe new building. They highlightedthat the new building would actuallyhave parking spaces that would re-duce the need for on-street parkingat most times. They knew that therewould be restrictions with the newbuilding as the new building wouldnot have weddings or similar after-hours large celebrations. The newShul would likely be a good neigh-bor without many of the problemsthat come with a synagogue with un-restricted use. Those who spoke infavor of the new shul discussed theneed for a larger building needed toaccommodate those in the nearbyarea that walk to shul on Shabbatand holidays. There were no prop-erties available on nearby, fully de-veloped Ventura Boulevard for anew shul. The street on which thenew building would be constructed,was after all a busy street with heavytraffic exiting the freeway and amajor shopping center just acrossthe street. The new Shul would notchange the nature of the area. Alargely Jewish area should be able tohave a nearby respectable and beau-tiful building in which to pray.Within a nearby radius of the pro-posed Shul building would be hun-dreds of families who can now walkto Shul on Shabbaos or Yom Tov.The new building would serve anidentified need.

That was the discussion. The ar-gument for an expanded Shul(be-fore, the Shul had only been aconverted home) eventually won,but only after many additional re-strictions for use of the new syna-gogue were added to the proposal.A beautiful building was erected.Few who now see this gorgeousbuilding would imagine that theproject had been met with such con-troversy. The building is surely aplus for the neighborhood.

We now have a national debategoing on regarding a proposed oilpipeline and other projects to in-crease the production and supply ofgas in the U.S. Most Americans ob-ject to higher gas prices. Rising gasprices cause families to change theirlifestyles, their very way of life.More workers take public trans-portation. People buy smaller, moregas efficient vehicles. They don’t usetheir cars for optional trips. But, de-spite the obvious need for greatergas and oil supply and lower gasprices, we see opposition to anyproject that might lead to increasedsupply and a lowering of prices.The debate takes the form of a na-tional “not in my backyard” debate.Those who live along the coastadamantly oppose coastal drilling foroil. Those who live nearby stronglyobject to the building of new oil re-fineries. Environmentalists raise aruckus at the proposed building ofa pipeline through nearby environ-mentally sensitive areas. There areobjections to every project thatwould result in a possible increase inthe supply of gas, oil, and naturalgas. Every project seems to be insomeone’s “backyard.” Someone’s“ox” seems “gored” by everyproposal.

In the rush to protect whatever in-


terest these opposition groups mayhave, the larger picture is blurred. Areenvironments actually protecting thelarger world environment? Whatabout possible destruction of coastalareas by oil spills? Environmentalistsblock U.S. companies from gettingpermits in the Gulf of Mexico. Sowhat happens? Chinese companies,instead of American companies buildoil rigs there. Is there in the end anyless risk to the environment when Chi-nese companies drill and not Americancompanies? We don’t drill offshore,but we purchase oil from the Brazilianswho do? Is there any less risk to theworld’s oceans and wildlife with Brazil-ian drilling rather than American?

The President vetoes an oil pipelinethrough the U.S. heartland. But the oilpipeline will surely be built. The envi-ronmentally sensitive areas of Ne-braska are being protected. But whatabout the environmentally sensitiveareas of British Columbia which willserve as the likely alternative site forthe pipeline?

Many don’t seem to worry about theimpact on possible global climatechange through Saudi drilling and oil

production. Wouldn’t there be less en-vironmental damage with U.S. drilling,given the environmental requirementsin American law, as contrasted to therelative lack of environmental require-ments in Saudi Arabia? Wouldn’t it besafer to the world’s oceans if U.S. com-panies drilled for oil with all of theprotections in place when drilling inU.S. waters as contrasted to Braziliansdrilling in their waters with no suchprotections? Is an all-Canadian oilpipeline really environmentally moreadvantageous than one through theU.S.?

Sometimes, I think there is a need tolook at the greater good, rather thanpossible immediate personal gain orloss. In the end, the shul was built.Home values probably went up for thenearby homes as they were in closeproximity of the beautiful shul and itsnumerous positive programs. Also,new families wishing to live near theshul competed to purchase homes inthe area, actually raising, not loweringproperty values.

The oil pipeline carrying Canadianoil will be built. Concerned environ-mentalists can block the pipeline in the

U.S., but not in Canada. So thepipeline will likely be constructed else-where with no benefit to U.S. jobs orto U.S. oil prices.

Working together would likely pro-duce better results than the constantfighting and opposition that goes on.Working together, a synagogue can bebuilt which best enhances a commu-nity. Working together, a shoppingcenter can be built which serves thecommunity while preserving theneighborhood. Working together, en-vironmentalists can help to design themost environmentally safe pipeline.

Instead of worrying about thesmaller picture, our own backyards,maybe we should be concerned aboutthe larger world picture. The bicker-ing and pursuit of selfish local needsjust does not work. We deserve better.Better is indeed possible.

Robert J. Rome, Ph.D

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nominator amongthree prominent ves-sels that are conspicu-ously placed in theMishkan. The AronKodesh that containsthe Holy Luchosknown as The TenCommandments; theMizbeach HaZahav,the Golden Altar ofIncense; and theshulchan all have oneaspect in common.They each are adornedwith a "zair zahav" agold crown that sur-rounds each vessel.The Jews are first toldto make an Ark. "Youshall cover it with puregold, from within, andfrom without shall youcover it, and you shallmake on it a goldcrown all around"(Exodus: 25 11).

When they are toldto build a golden altarfor the incense offer-ing, they are also com-

manded to make a crown around it.In reference to that altar, the Torahcommands: "You shall cover it withpure gold, its roof and its walls allaround, and its horns, and you shallmake for it a gold crown, all around(Exodus 30:3).But when they arecommanded to make the shulchan,the table that holds the lechem ha-panim, the showbread, the order tomake a crown takes on a differentmeaning. The Torah calls it morethan a crown; it is called a guard.

"You shall make a table of acaciawood, two cubits its length, a cubit itswidth, and a cubit and a half itsheight. You shall cover it with puregold, and you shall make for it a goldcrown all around." The Torah reiter-ates the command to make a crown,but this time it uses a word that per-sonifies the function of the crown“umisgarto saviv."

"You shall make for it a border ofa handbreadth all around, and youshall make a gold crown to guard itall around" (Exodus 25:25). Thecrown is more than an ornament forthe shulchan; it is a border that em-


There is a common denominator among three prominent vessels thatare conspicuously placed in the Mishkan. The Aron Kodesh thatcontains the Holy Luchos known as The Ten Commandments; theMizbeach HaZahav, the Golden Altar of Incense; and the shulchanall have one aspect in common. They each are adorned with a "zairzahav" a gold crown that surrounds each vessel. The Jews are firsttold to make an Ark. "You shall cover it with pure gold, from within,and from without shall you cover it, and you shall make on it a goldcrown all around" (Exodus: 25 11).

When they are told to build a golden altar for the incenseoffering, they are also commanded to make a crownaround it. In reference to that altar, the Torah commands:"You shall cover it with pure gold, its roof and its walls all around,and its horns, and you shall make for it a gold crown, all around(Exodus 30:3).But when they are commanded to make theshulchan, the table that holds the lechem hapanim, theshowbread, the order to make a crown takes on a differentmeaning. The Torah calls it more than a crown; it is calleda guard.

"You shall make a table of acacia wood, two cubits itslength, a cubit its width, and a cubit and a half its height.You shall cover it with pure gold, and you shall make forit a gold crown all around." The Torah reiterates the com-mand to make a crown, but this time it uses a word thatpersonifies the function of the crown “umisgarto saviv."

"You shall make for it a border of a handbreadth all around, andyou shall make a gold crown to guard it all around" (Exodus25:25). The crown is more than an ornament for theshulchan; it is a border that embodies the Table.

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Reb Dovid of Lelov, a student of the Seer of Lublin,once came to Zelin to visit his friend Rabbi Dovid ofZelin. Hearing that the rabbi of Lelov was visiting him,the Zeliner Rebbe beseeched his wife to bake somethingspecial. Alas, the poverty of the couple was dire, and thepoor Rebbitzin only had some flour and oil, which shemade into biscuits.

Upon his first bite, the Rebbe exclaimed in earnest,"These cakes are truly exceptional!"

Knowing the source, the Rebbitzen dismissed the com-pliments of the bland and meager cakes as an appreciationof the effort. Weeks later, the Rebbitzen of Lelov met theRebbitzen of Zelin. "You must tell me how you madethose biscuits that you served my husband. I have neverheard him get excited about food before, yet he did notstop praising the biscuits he ate in your home!"

The Zelin Rebbitzen answered meekly. "There was norecipe. When I heard that the Tzadik of Lelov was comingI realized that I had nothing to serve. Hashem knows thathad I the means I would have made him a feast. But, alas,I could not. So I asked him to bestow His great goodnessand the flavor of Gan Eden in the biscuits!" "Your prayerswere answered," said the Rebbitzen of Lelov. "He said thatthey had the taste of Gan Eden!"

The Torah tells us that the Ark, which represents theTorah, should have a crown. When one learns Torah, hecreates a crown that surrounds the Ark. The Altar, whichrepresents service of Hashem, has a crown, too. Thosewho serve Hashem properly merit a crown. It is the crownof avodah.

But when it comes to the table, when it comes to theworld of bread and butter, the mundane matters of life,the crown serves a different purpose. The crown ofmajesty turns a table into a Holy Shulchan! It guards it,surrounds it and ensconces it with an aura of spiritualitythat converts a simple, mundane meal into a holy feast.That crown is more than an adornment. The Torah calls ita misgeres, a guard, which turns our food from the ordi-nary into morsels flavored and seasoned by the Almighty.

Rabbi Shaul Kagan, of blessed memory, Rosh Kollel ofPittsburgh, disliked hearing Jews say, "I am going to aparty." "Yidden don't party!" he used to exclaim. "Theygather, they rejoice, and they celebrate in the boundariesof the crown of the Almighty. •

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What Haman failed to realize was that the peopleof Israel are G‑d’s chosen people—that even on thelevel of divine “choice,” which transcends all logicalcriteria, G‑d desires them and protects them. It is truethat G‑d, in essence, is beyond it all; but this very G‑dchose—for no other reason than that such was Hisdesire—to take the people of Israel as His own.

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But there are times of tension. These are the times of confusion whenthe lines between good and evil are blurred, temptation is hard to over-come and an eroded value system invades our minds. It is then that thestruggle between body and soul becomes intense and challenging. Thesoul strives for morality and inspiration, trying to create an awareness ofa higher purpose. The body resists by pursuing pleasure, laziness andemptiness. These are times of inner tension and symbolic noise.

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Rav Sholom Shwadron, the Magid of Jerusalem, ofblessed memory, once told a story about the famed

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Café Del Mar Meat Kehila

12526 Burbank Blvd. N.H. 91607

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Chic N Chow Kehila

9301 West Pico Blvd. LA, 90035

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9180 Pico Blvd. LA, 90035

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Cohen’s Restaurant RCC

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Elat Burger Kosher LA

9340 W. Pico Blvd. LA, 90035

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Elite Cuisine RCC

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Shawarma Express Kehila

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8914 W. Pico Blvd. 90035

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La Gondola Kehila

9025 Wilshire Blvd. BH, 90211

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446 Fairfax Ave. LA, 90036

(323) 658-7730

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14 N. La Cienega

Beverly Hills, CA 90211

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8975 W. Pico Blvd. 90035

(310) 275-4420

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13628 Ventura Blvd. SO, 91423

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9233 W. Pico Blvd. LA, 90035

(310) 205-8705

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8532 Pico Blvd. LA, 90035

(310) 652-5236

7275 Melrose Ave., LA, 90046

(323) 932-0052

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15622 Ventura, Encino, 91436

(818) 986-5345

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433 N. Fairfax Avenue, LA, 90036

(323)653-1941

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9401 W. Pico Blvd. LA, 90035

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8939 W. Pico Blvd. LA, 90035

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574 Hilgard Ave.,LA 90024

(310) 208-3081

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(310)246-1326

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8928 W. Pico Blvd. LA, 90035

(310) 246-1788

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17736 ShermanWay, Reseda 91326

(818) 342-0611

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12526 Burbank Blvd. N.H. 91607

(818) 487-8171

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6399 Wilshire Blvd. LA, 90048

(323) 653-0513

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8622 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles

(310) 854-0592

Delice Kehila

8583 W. Pico Blvd. LA, 90035

(310) 289-6556

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12417 Burbank Blvd., N.H, 91607

(818) 509-2966

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(323) 937-7162

12013 Wilshire Blvd. LA, 90025

(310) 479-1800

9618 W. Pico Blvd. 90035

(310) 860-1182

22935 Pacific Coast Highway

(310) 456-8585

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17942 Ventura Blvd. Encino, CA 91316

(818) 758-9595

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(323) 965-1287

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12515 Burbank Blvd. N.H, 91607

(818) 760-8198

Milk N Honey RCC

8837 West Pico Blvd LA, 90035

(310) 858-8850

Milky Way Kehila

9108 W. Pico Blvd. LA, 90035

(310) 859-0004

Nagilla Pizza Kehila


(310) 788-0111

Nana Cafe RCC

1509 S Robertson Blvd.

(310) 407-0404

Pacific Pizza RCC - Cholov Yisroel & Pas Yisroel

12460 Oxnard St. N. Hollywood

(818) 760-0087

Pico Cafe Kehila

8944 W Pico Blvd. LA, 90035

(310)385-9592

Pizza Maven Kehila

140 North La Brea Blvd. 90036

(323) 857-0353

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30313 Canwood St. A.H. 91301

(818) 991-3000

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8965 W. Pico Blvd. LA, 90035

(310) 276-8708

Pizza World Kehila

365 Fairfax Ave. LA, 90036

(323) 653-2896

Sassis Sushi Kehila

16550 Ventura, Encino, 91436

(818) 783-2727

Shalom Pizza RCC


(310) 271-2255

Stacey’s Café D Kosher LA

12501 Burbank Blvd. #5, NH 91607

(818) 506-2551

Unique Cafe Rabbi Aron Simkin

18381 Ventura Blvd. Tarzana

(818) 757-3100

Fish In The Village RCC

12450 Burbank Blvd. N.H, 91607

(818) 769-0085

Le Sushi RCC

12524 Burbank Blvd N.H. 91607

(818) 763-6600

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(310) 248-2777

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