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Wendy J. Madnick

Meanwhile, Back in Florida…

While the nation watched and waited as the battle over the presidency continued to unfold, two old friends met in Florida last week to try to bring a resolution to the dispute over the ballots in West Palm Beach. Rabbi Steven Jacobs of Kol Tikvah in Woodland Hills and his longtime colleague, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, spent the week after the election touring the state, attempting to bring together what they called the disenfranchised voters of Florida\’s Black and Jewish communities.

The Contender

It is three weeks before Election Day. Doctor and candidate Sid Gold sits in a booth at Jerry\’s Famous Deli in Woodland Hills and orders a large breakfast. He looks like he could use refueling. The 57-year-old father of four is running a difficult campaign against Rep. Howard \”Buck\” McKeon for the 25th Congressional District, and already on this Sunday morning he has been up walking precincts in North Hills and Sepulveda.

Valley Rally

The hastily arranged rally at the West Hills site featured moments of passionate discourse by local Jewish leaders such as Rabbi Harold Schulweis of Valley Beth Shalom and uplifting songs led by Cantor Doug Cotler of Congregation Or Ami.

Decisions, Decisions

The race for the 41st Assembly District is the perfect microcosm of the Jewish voting dilemma.

Sunday in the Park With Richard

Fiesta Shalom, the Latino Jewish Cultural Committee\’s Sept. 24 festival at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), attracted some 5,000 people over the course of the day, according to estimates by campus police.

Making of a Jewish Candidate

What makes a Jewish candidate Jewish? Is it enough simply to be a member of the tribe, or does the term require a certain degree of commitment to Jewish culture, causes and teachings?

Tamales and Tchatchkes

The Latino-Jewish Cultural Committee is hosting Fiesta Shalom, a showcase for the best in food, art and music from both cultures at California State University, Northridge.

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