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Celebrity-studded event to raise funds for Sderot

Two days after Hollywood\’s biggest night — the 80th annual Academy Awards — the Los Angeles Jewish community will be treated to a celebrity-studded red carpet event of its own: Ninette Tayeb, Israel\’s reigning pop idol, as well as Israeli-born hip-hop violinist Miri Ben-Ari; Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa; the Oscar-nominated \”Beaufort\” delegation; and the creme-de-la-creme of the Jewish and Israeli communities will gather at the Wilshire Theatre in Beverly Hills for an important benefit concert, \”Live for Sderot.\”

Jewish Music Fills Big Easy

Think of New Orleans music and you don\’t usually think of Hebrew or Yiddish song. But Hebrew, Yiddish and English tunes filled the ears of nearly 1,000 music lovers last weekend as a variety of acts — ranging from New York pop singer Gershon Veroba to Moldovan crooner Efim Chorny — converged on New Orleans for a two-day benefit concert.

The Circuit

Long time L.A. drycleaner Barry Gershenson was named one of four national spokespersons for the FabriCare Foundation. Gershenson, a third-generation dry cleaning veteran has more than 40 years experience as owner of Sterling Fine Cleaning in Los Angeles. As a spokesperson for the FabriCare Foundation, Gershenson\’s role will be to educate consumers on the definition of a \”professional\” drycleaner, as well as the overall benefits of dry cleaning.

Peace, Love and Tikkun Olam

Back in the social-action heyday of the 1960s, tikkun olam was everyone\’s favorite mitzvah.

Israel: Independence and Remembrance

Events remembering Israel\’s fallen soldiers, on May 6, and celebrating the nation\’s founding, officially May 7, include two local benefits to address gaping needs of Israelis.

Spiritual Sounds

Sam Glaser\’s music is considered contemporary spiritual. He started out as a rock \’n\’ roller in the \’80s, touring nightclubs in Southern California, but, in 1991, Glaser started keeping Shabbat, and his music changed accordingly.

7 Days In Arts

Three years ago, violinist Lynn Maxine\’s aunt died of Parkinson\’s disease.

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