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The Grand Design of Daniel Libeskind
Sandee Brawarsky
October 19, 2004
It was in Poland\’s primeval forests, where bison roamed amidst labyrinths of poplar and maple trees that Daniel Libeskind first began to understand concepts of land, space, shelter and natural resources, themes that would be the underpinnings of his career as an architect.
In his new book, \”Breaking Ground: Adventures in Life and Architecture\” (Riverhead), the world-renowned architect who designed the master plan for the World Trade Center site, describes his early life in Poland, Israel and the Bronx, and he speaks with eloquence and passion about the ideas behind his \”overtly expressive\” work.
Adding Mitzvah Multiplies Simcha
Donna Gordon Blankinship
May 13, 2004
Sometimes the smallest details are the ones that make the biggest impression.
DVD Set Showcases Legendary Producer
Tom Tugend
January 8, 2004
Over a period of 42 years, legendary producer Arthur Cohn has made only 12 films, of which half have been recognized with Academy Awards, giving the Swiss producer the highest batting average in the annals of the motion picture industry. This record has been recognized by the Hollywood Walk of Fame with a star for Cohn, the only foreign producer so honored.\n\nNow, in an unprecedented collaboration, five major Hollywood film companies have joined to release a DVD set of 10 films by Cohn.
Jewish Charities Get Favorable Rating
Joe Berkofsky
October 9, 2003
If you\’re concerned that the money you donate to Los Angeles Jewish charities is eaten up by administrative and fundraising costs, fear not.
Most Jewish charities in Los Angeles have a favorable rating for the amount of dollars spent on their projects compared to dollars spent on costs, according to Charity Navigator, a new philanthropic watchdog. The group assessed some 130 Jewish nonprofits, including seven from Los Angeles, among 2,500 charities across the United States. It then rated the groups based on the Form 990 tax returns that all nonprofit charities, except religious institutions, must provide annually to the IRS.
Hot Property
Lilla Zuckerman
August 21, 2003
Mr. Ex had just sold his condo, and was shopping for a new house. I had just bought a place and considered myself a bit of a pro at the whole house-hunting game, so I offered to help him look for houses — you know, be his \”second eye\” and \”sounding board.\”
Funds Combat ‘Who Is a Jew’ Wars
Journal Staff
January 2, 2003
In 1997, stimulated by the controversy over whether non-Orthodox converts would be registered as Jews by the Israeli government — the latest battle in the \”who is a Jew?\” wars — The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles began making funds available to what it calls \”pluralism\” projects. The projects are programs and activities aimed at stimulating religious pluralism and supporting \”alternative\” forms of Judaism in Israel, as well as increasing Jewish knowledge among Israel\’s secular population.
From L.A. to Tel Aviv —
David Margolis
January 2, 2003
The scope and effect of projects in Israel funded by The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles have always been broad. But the Tel Aviv-Los Angeles Partnership, with its specialization in hands-on, people-to-people programming seeks to transcend mere philanthropy in order to change the attitudes of Jews in both cities and create a mutual stake in each other\’s Jewish life.
Hands Off My Volcano
Wendy Mogel
June 28, 2001
No matter how often they are warned by teachers to let their children do the science projects, many parents just can\’t let go.
Student Union
Michael Aushenker
March 22, 2001
It all began with an idea for a building. Aron Hirt-Manheimer was a UCLA senior-year psychology major in 1969 when The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles proposed to buy a building for student activities.
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