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Loss for Jews if Secession Wins

Jack Weiss October 31, 2002

The question has been posed to me frequently over the past several months: Is Valley secession \”good for the Jews?\”

Truthfully, it\’s a difficult question to answer. Other current matters are easier to address. Is President Bush good for the Jews? Prime Minister Ariel Sharon certainly thinks so. Are the Dodgers good for the Jews? Shawn Green\’s 42 home runs certainly say so.

But secession? Does it really matter for the Jews of Los Angeles whether they live in one city of 3.35 million people or two cities of 2 million and 1.35 million each?

The Jewish War

Rob Eshman October 24, 2002

On the Sept. 30 MSNBC show \”Hardball,\” Chris Matthews hosted a debate between Pat Buchanan and Republican political analyst David Frum. Buchanan opposed a United States-led invasion of Iraq, while Frum supported President George W. Bush\’s plan for tough inspections first followed by — if those inspections fail — the forceful removal of Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein from power.

Evangelism and Us

Tamar Frankiel October 24, 2002

The issue of evangelical Christian churches attempting to convert Jews has arisen once again — this time as an accompaniment to Jerusalem Mayor Ehud Olmert\’s acceptance of a $500,000 gift from a church in San Diego.

College Ad Misses the Point

Susannah Heschel October 24, 2002

As a historian of Jewish-Christian relations in Germany, and as a professor who has taught at several German universities, hostility toward Jews and Judaism in university settings is certainly nothing new to me.

Why Does Everyone Want My Money?

Jane Ulman October 24, 2002

Check out my checkbook register. Every time I turn around, I\’m giving money to one school or the other. On top of three hefty tuitions.

When I’m 44

Rabbi David Wolpe October 24, 2002

Each stage of life has its characteristic depressions and delights.

Making Show Business Our Business

Rob Eshman October 17, 2002

It has almost risen to the level of obsession, this concern about Hollywood Jews and Israel. Why aren\’t they speaking out on Israel\’s behalf? Why aren\’t they flying to Israel to show their support? Why aren\’t they sending gobs of money to help out?

Professional-Lay Relations Need Examining

Gary Wexler October 17, 2002

When people query me as to who our clients are, if the person is Jewish, I often answer, \”Half our clients are Jewish organizations. And the other half are people who treat us really nicely.\”

Learning to Live on the Knife-Edge

David Silverberg October 17, 2002

What\’s it like to be a citizen of a country that preempts its enemies — now that this is the official national security doctrine of the United States? Americans might look to the Israeli experience.

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