Vaera: Maror salad
Jewish Journal
January 15, 2015
In Vaera, we read that Pharoah digs in his heels, hardens his heart and refuses to liberate the Israelite slaves, thus launching plagues against the Egyptians.
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Culture
And the 2015 Jewish Academy Award nominees are…
Tom Tugend
January 15, 2015
“The Grand Budapest Hotel” topped the field with nine Oscar nominations — in a tie with “Birdman” — as Hollywood unveiled the list of official Academy Award contenders on the morning of Jan. 15.
Actor, peace activist Michael Douglas awarded $1 million Genesis Prize
Jewish Journal
January 15, 2015
Actor and peace activist Michael Douglas is the recipient of the 2015 Genesis Prize.
Meet Stefan Zweig, the Jewish novelist who inspired ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’
Jewish Journal
January 15, 2015
Wes Anderson’s whimsical film “The Grand Budapest Hotel” was nominated for nine Academy Awards Thursday morning, just days after winning the Golden Globe for Best Comedy or Musical.
‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ leads Oscar nominations
Jewish Journal
January 15, 2015
“The Grand Budapest Hotel,” a film inspired by the writing of Austrian-Jewish novelist Stephan Zweig, led the Oscar nominations with nine, including for best picture and best director.
With help, local schools grow their endowments
Jewish Journal
January 14, 2015
The endowment at Oakwood School, a private, nonsectarian day school in North Hollywood, adds up to nearly $20 million.
Local education politics has a watchdog in LA School Report
Jewish Journal
January 14, 2015
With her strong background in journalism, Jamie Alter Lynton strongly considers the ethics of covering stories such as the hackers’ release of confidential information from Sony Pictures Entertainment, where her husband, Michael Lynton, is the chief executive.
Soulful Education program offers students, teachers personal meaning
Kylie Ora Lobell
January 14, 2015
With thousands of years of history, wisdom and tradition to impart, it’s easy for Jewish schools and educators to sometimes forget to take the time to reflect upon them.
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