Three Hikes in Los Angeles

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Based in Los Angeles, Ron Kreisel is a principal at RK Consulting, where he offers strategic guidance focused on business development, sales, and operations. In his free time, Ron Kreisel enjoys hiking, biking, and surfing.

While Los Angeles is one of the largest cities in the world, it is also home to many hiking opportunities. Here are a few of the best local hikes.

1. Griffith Park’s Bronson Canyon trail. This short hike (less than a mile round trip) is famous in part because it leads hikers to Bronson Cave, a 50-foot tunnel famously used as the Batcave in the 1960s Batman television series. Bronson Canyon has long been a popular setting for many filmmakers due to its proximity to Hollywood.

2. Runyon Canyon. This 3-mile round-trip hike is a great introduction to the Hollywood Hills and affords astonishing views at the summit, which is known as Cloud’s Rest. Hikers can see the Hollywood Sign, the Sunset Strip, and the L.A. Basin along this trek.

3. Wilacre Park. Hikers looking for a little more nature should head to Wilacre Park’s Betty B. Dearing Trail for a 2.5-mile round-trip hike with panoramic views of the San Fernando Valley. The trail also offers access to Coldwater Canyon Park and the Rainforest Trail in Fryman Canyon.

The Three Main Denominations of Judaism

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Ron Kreisel, the principal of RK Consulting in Los Angeles, provides CEOs with guidance regarding business development, operations, and sales strategies. Dedicated to studying Judaism, Ron Kreisel sponsors numerous lectures by a prominent Rabbi.

As with many religions, Judaism has many branches, or denominations, that exist on the spectrum of religious beliefs. Judaism's three main branches are briefly discussed below:

Orthodox Judaism

Of all Jewish denominations, Orthodox Judaism is the most traditional. These individuals strictly follow the rules of Jewish law as stated in the Torah and interpreted by rabbis over the centuries. This includes observance of Shabbat and kosher laws. Only about 10 percent of Jewish individuals in the United States identify as Orthodox Jews.

Reform Judaism

Roughly 35 percent of Jews in America identify as Reform Jews. This makes the group the largest of all three main Jewish denominations. In Reform Judaism, the traditional ethical teachings of the religion are emphasized over Jewish law. Many of these individuals believe traditional beliefs are outdated and have adopted different beliefs that fit the modern world. During Reform Jewish services, men and women sit together and both the local language and Hebrew are spoken.

Conservative Judaism

Conservative Judaism rests between Reform and Orthodox Judaism. These individuals believe in the importance of ancient laws and practices, but think they should be interpreted for modern life. For example, Conservative Jews will drive to their synagogue on Shabbat, but they will not drive anywhere else on that day, as limited by traditional Jewish laws.