Pico-Robertson: Live in the Hood
David and Deena Brandes didn\’t need the drama of a fire to know they were surrounded by an extended family.
David and Deena Brandes didn\’t need the drama of a fire to know they were surrounded by an extended family.
If you want to get the full flavor of the Pico-Robertson neighborhood, there\’s no better season than this time of year.
Exploring the Pico-Robertson neighborhood, where Republicans once were the smallest of minorities, I happened upon a nest of recall supporters who were also great admirers of President Bush. Talking to them, I got a sense of the changing politics of Los Angeles\’ Jewish community, where votes can no longer be taken for granted.
They were students of Netan Eli High School, seated around a table in the lunch-room, talking politics. I\’d happened on the school the previous afternoon while looking for people to interview about the Oct. 7 election. I introduced myself to Rabbi Sholom D. Weil, the principal, and general studies principal Avi Erblich, and they were nice enough to set up a meeting with students.