Up Front
Rabbi Michael Beals of B\’nai Tikvah Congregation,a Conservative synagogue in Westchester, was disturbed when he read aLos Angeles Times article in late December that described arson firesat two Orthodox synagogues in the Beverly-Fairfax.
Rabbi Michael Beals of B\’nai Tikvah Congregation,a Conservative synagogue in Westchester, was disturbed when he read aLos Angeles Times article in late December that described arson firesat two Orthodox synagogues in the Beverly-Fairfax.
Student films from throughout Southern California are currentlybeing featured on the three-part KCET series \”Fine Cut: A Festival ofStudent Film,\” airing on Sundays at 10 p.m.
Chances are, like most people, you\’ve got an ideafor a blockbuster motion picture playing in your head. The troubleis, you don\’t even know how to buy film. That\’s where Dov S-S Simenssteps in.
As Shabbat ebbs next week, try Young Israel ofCentury City for something a little sexy — namely, a lecture on \”TheFacts of Life: How to Teach Yeshiva Students,\” led by Rabbi Baruchand Michal Finkelstein.
Even the Jewish institutional mainstream beganopenly challenging Israel\’s policies, with delegations expressingconcern over everything from peace talks to religiouspluralism.
Vista Del Mar and Family Services and DIVE! restaurant are teaming up for a holiday toy drive. Bring an unwrapped toy to the Century City restaurant between Nov. 28 and Dec. 22, and you\’ll receive 10 percent off your total lunch or dinner check.
Stanley Hirsh, a founding member of The Jewish Journal\’s Board ofDirectors, was elected publisher of this newspaper by a unanimousvote of the Board last week.
Hollywood Memorial Park is the cemetery of the stars, and rightnow it is starring in a cliffhanger of its own.




