Scholarships help keep middle-income kids in Jewish schools
December 18, 2008
Amid the cascade of bad economic news of the past few months, five Jewish high schools in Los Angeles received some good news last week.
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The many miracles of the family menorah
December 18, 2008
From painted-clay preschool classics to sterling silver family heirlooms, the eight bright lights of the chanukiyah have a unique and artful way of revealing our values, holding our histories and telling our stories.
Rabbi Funnye reaps nachas over his cousin-in-law Barack
November 26, 2008
Capers Funnye has a lot in common with his cousin-in-law, Barack Obama: They have both shattered longstanding barriers and are both committed to reaching across traditional divides.
Angeleno pushes effort on recognizing conversions
November 26, 2008
When Lorin Fife converted to Judaism some 30 years ago, his experience with the Orthodox rabbis who presided over his year of study and conversion ceremony was one of warmth and acceptance.
Rabbi Funnye battles to open the gates of Judaism [VIDEO]
November 26, 2008
Funnye, 56, has dedicated his life to chiseling away at the conventional, but increasingly inaccurate, conception of who is a Jew.
Diller Awards recognize teens’ extraordinary efforts in tikkun olam
November 19, 2008
The Diller Tikkun Olam Award is presented annually to five 13- to 19-year-old Californians who have exhibited passion and leadership in tikkun olam, improving the world.
Post-election healing — kumbaya in class and at the beach
November 12, 2008
Now that the election is over and campaign exaggerations can give way to reality, in schools, and everywhere else, people are making efforts to put things back into perspective. While a lot of healing may still be needed before that sort of unity can move beyond a Saturday night at the beach, one uniting factor all agree on is that this election brought a new level of political awareness and passion across party lines and across ages.
L.A. Orthodox rabbis want business ethics to be kosher, too
October 16, 2008
Seeking to accentuate Jewish traditions that place a premium on ethical integrity, Los Angeles Orthodox rabbis are encouraging local businesses to sign up for a new seal of certification that ensures employers are treating workers fairly and humanely
Congregations help the homeless into homes — one family at a time
October 10, 2008
Imagine LA coordinators work with facility case managers and faith partners to determine the family\’s needs and set up a plan for independent living.
Transcendence: Jacob Artson’s eloquence and spirit defy his severe autism diagnosis
October 2, 2008
\”You hear so much from autism organizations about what a horrible disease this is and how the parents have been robbed of their children, yada, yada, yada, and I suppose on a certain level that is true,\” Jacob told me, typing the words on a special keyboard that allows him to fully express his ideas. \”But I refuse to live the rest of my life believing I am a defective human being. I have gifts and talents and challenges just like everyone else, and I have the same desire for connection and a need to be treated with dignity and respect.\”
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