Obviously, they are unable to communicate with us, may have no identification on them and have no one presenting to the hospital on their behalf. Every effort is made to locate next of kin, either through the L.A.P.D. missing persons unit or through various media sources. Every year our trauma centers provide life-saving emergency medical treatment to hundreds of victims of motor vehicle accidents, gunshot wounds, crime victims and victims of home injuries, often with little or no reimbursement to the hospital and medical staff accepting a trauma call. Our trauma surgeons, respiratory therapists, nurses and social work staff deserve our support. We offer over 75 study discussion groups a year covering a wide variety of topics such as history, science, philosophy, literature, music, art, economics, archaeology, etc.
Jewish topics are only a small part of our curriculum.
Our sages have taught us that one who is without derech eretz is likened to a wild, unruly animal. I didn t expect that this would be a useful piece of learning until now. The underlying negative tone throughout the article is not necessary to reporting of a singles event. It should also be noted that this was the first year for such an event, and the organizers are to be commended for trying something different . If anything, Jewish singles searching for a Jewish mate should be encouraged, and not be subjected to the howling of an ill-mannered writer.