Too Close to Call
April 22, 1999
Fangs bared and chests thrust out, the competitors stepped into the ring and proceeded to demolish each other in ways both fair and unfair.
Wendy J. Madnick
Autism: The New Epidemic
April 15, 1999
arbara and Sheldon Helfing never expected to have one autistic child, much less two. Their son Leland, now 5, was born prematurely and began showing signs of a neurological disorder before reaching his 1st birthday.
Mr. Schiff Tries for Washington
April 8, 1999
I am a comedian and I have been lucky enough to have worked in my business for 20 years. This is a huge thing because most people in comedy never even work 20 days in 20 years. I have also been blessed to be part of a great group of comedians who have emerged in that time. Three of them are not just my peers, but also good friends. I both love and respect them as comedians and as human beings. Jerry Seinfeld, Paul Reiser and Larry Miller.
Why is This Seder Different From All Other Seders?
March 25, 1999
Every seder presents its own challenges, whether it\’s in deciding which haggadah to use or how much wine to add to the haroset. But for families of people with special needs, the usual frenetic Passover planning can go into overdrive as they search for ways to make the seder meaningful for all their loved ones.
Principal Targets
March 18, 1999
August\’s North Valley Jewish Community Center shooting is still on the minds of parents and educators.
Debating the Future
January 28, 1999
The rampant factionalism and firecracker unpredictability that marks Israeli politics these days came visiting Los Angeles last weekend
Collecting an Unpaid Debt
January 21, 1999
Campus organizations often go overlooked or get taken for granted by students and alumni alike. Hillel at Pierce and Valley Colleges has those problems — and then some.
Northridge Renewal
January 14, 1999
Over at Temple Ramat Zion in Northridge, they\’ve planted a small garden. It\’s just a few flowers now . Adjacent is a patio that will one day hold benches, a place where Hebrew-school students can come study or where people can take a break from services and sit in the sun.
Staying Active at 50
December 10, 1998
The state of Israel isn\’t the only Jewish institution celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. On Sepulveda Boulevard, in West Los Angeles, the renowned Leo Baeck Temple is celebrating its Jubilee, commencing with a series of events Dec. 11-13.
Honey, I Want a Divorce
November 26, 1998
On Nov. 27, Jeff Brain, president of Valley VOTE, will be a very happy man. That\’s the day he gets to turn in the more than 195,000 signatures that will start the ball rolling on the San Fernando Valley seceding from the city of Los Angeles.
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