Karmel Melamed
Iranian Jews and Muslims unite over Rita
It is not often nowadays that you find Jews and Muslims coming together to celebrate anything — especially when Israel is involved.
A journalist’s perspective
Why are you asking so many questions and wanting to write about our community in the newspaper? Why do people care about Iranian Jews in Los Angeles? Do you really think you’re accomplishing anything by writing about our triumphs and failures in the newspaper?
Delijanis put historic theater district back in the spotlight
The classic Los Angeles Theater at Broadway and Sixth Street is not much to look at from the outside — situated alongside a host of busy retail shops, its sidewalk is lined with street vendors selling toys and trinkets. But upon entering the theater\’s French Baroque-style lobby, with its 50-foot ceiling, grand staircase, plush red carpet, detailed fresco paintings, ornate marble fountain and crystal chandeliers, one is immediately transported to a bygone era of opulent, glamorous movie palaces.