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Emmanuelle Chriqui leads Jewish stars, characters coming to TV in December
Even if you’re behind on your Chanukah preparations, you’ll want to take time to watch — or record — these December TV offerings with Jewish themes or personalities.
Israel sees 25 percent drop in terrorist attacks
The number of terrorist attacks on Israelis decreased significantly in December over the previous month, Israel’s security agency said.
The top 7 perks of being Jewish in December
Growing up, ours was the only house on the block with a menorah glowing in the window.
Calendar December 7-13
The old country just got a little newer. Taking traditional sounds and themes and infusing them with some modern funk, the Grammy-winning band brings rhythm and timeless spirit to its audiences. With 25 years of experience and a growing fan base, the Klezmatics have changed the face of the Yiddish imprint on popular culture.
Calendar Picks and Clicks: December 4-December 9
East Side Jews, Reboot and the Silverlake Independent Jewish Community Center head to Atwater Crossing for an evening of funny stories and deep music on the second night of Chanukah.
Tribe Calendar: December 2011
WALK OF AGES XII: Join or cheer on the annual 5K walk/run, which raises funds that directly benefit residents of the Jewish Home. The family-oriented event includes food, music, clowns and magicians. 7-8 a.m. (registration), 8:30-10 a.m. (5K), 9:30-10:30 a.m. (awards ceremony). Jewish Home’s Eisenberg Village Campus, 18855 Victory Blvd., Reseda. (818) 774-3344. walkofages.kintera.org.
Schmoozapalosers
While I don\’t belong in Christmas festivities, I don\’t enjoy the season\’s organized Jewish events. And so, I\’m more confused than Anne Heche on a trip to Fresno.
Uncommon Journeys
Excerpted from \”Common Prayers: Faith, Family and a Christian\’s Journey Through the Jewish Year\” by Harvey Cox. (Houghton Mifflin, $24).