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Channeling Success

\”I\’ve been pushing this rock uphill for 10 years, and I won\’t stop until I reach the top,\” says Jay Sanderson.\n\nThe \”rock\” Sanderson is edging upward is the Jewish Television Network, and it\’s been grunt work most of the way.

A Cinematic Look at Israel

The Israeli Film Festival, now in it\’s 15th year, has, in many ways, come of age — in subject matter, directorial style and sensibility.

Homage for the Holidays

Don\’t call her the \”Jewel\” of Jewish preschool.

Sure, Pearl B. sings to the accompaniment of her acoustic six-string. And she does lean professionally on her gem-like first name. But that is where any similarity to the chirpy pop star ends.

Art Power

Art may soothe the savage beast, as the saying goes, but can it get through to teen-agers?

Roseanne’s Personal Ad

Actress and talk-show queen Roseanne is looking for a few good Jewish men.

Pitch-Black

Peter Berg\’s \”Very Bad Things,\” the tale of a Las Vegas bachelor party gone terribly wrong, is the season\’s most twisted black comedy.

Hasta la Vista, Yentl

Goodbye, Columbus.\nAnd goodbye Portnoy, Tevye and Yentl, too.\n\nA glance back at the films of 1998 reveal Jewish characters who break the mold, overturn the stereotype, and stretch the image of Jews on-screen.

‘Ballyhoo’ Fails to Inspire

\”The Last Night of Ballyhoo\” arrived at the Cañon Theatre in Beverly Hills last month with impeccable credentials.

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