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Parent Wins School Pesticide Battle
A new law that bans that use of experimental pesticides in schools is the latest achievement of Robina Suwol, a Jewish anti-pesticide activist.
Looking for a Shining Star
As every political and charitable organization knows, there is nothing like access to Hollywood stars and influential players to collect crowds and hefty donations.
A One-ManRevolution
When Soviet film schools banned Vladimir Alenikov due to anti-Semitism, he risked arrest to make his own movies in 1973.
An Army of One
All things pass in Hollywood, but for Army Archerd. For 50 years, while great stars faded and powerful studio chiefs sank into obscurity, Archerd has written his daily column for Variety, the entertainment industry\’s must-read, and he can count the times he\’s missed a deadline on the fingers of one hand.\n\n\”Army is a legend in Hollywood and his column is read like the Bible,\” said Rabbi David Baron, Archerd\’s spiritual leader at Temple Shalom for the Arts.\n\nOn Tuesday, Jan. 28, the American Friends of the Hebrew University will recognize Archerd\’s \”dedication, generosity and deep commitment to his community\” by presenting him with the Scopus Award.