It was such a delight to meet Palm Springs residents Harriet Rosetto (the Jewish jail lady) and her holy thief, Rabbi Mark Borovitz. From directors Barry Rosenthal and Victor Velle, the documentary focuses on the history of Beit T’shuva, a Jewish recovery center in Los Angeles. This eye-opening film speaks volumes on their love for each other and their community.
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[bc_video video_id=”6236965207001″ account_id=”5728959025001″ player_id=”rJpklujDf” embed=”in-page” padding_top=”56%” autoplay=”” min_width=”0px” playsinline=”” picture_in_picture=”” max_width=”640px” mute=”” width=”100%” height=”100%” ] Around the Coachella Valley, Sally Olins is known as Rabbi Sally the people’s Rabbi. She is a Rabbi Emeritus at Temple Isiah and ministers to the LGBTQ+ community, supports many nonprofit organizations, visits the sick and does personal counseling. During […]
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[bc_video video_id=”6235846614001″ account_id=”5728959025001″ player_id=”rJpklujDf” embed=”in-page” padding_top=”56%” autoplay=”” min_width=”0px” playsinline=”” picture_in_picture=”” max_width=”640px” mute=”” width=”100%” height=”100%” ] “The Vigil” is a terrifyingly satisfying movie. Like some of the best horror films, this is about our demons inside. Writer/director Keith Thomas created a supernatural horror film that will stay with you long after the credits. Central to the […]
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A long-time member of the Chabad of Poway synagogue, Lori Gilbert-Kaye, 60, died from her injuries after a gunman opened fire during services to celebrate the end of Passover. Her rabbi, 57-year-old Yisroel Goldstein lost his index finger when he put his hand up as the gunman approached him. He later wrapped his wounds in a prayer shawl and told […]
