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Lighten Up

Rabbi Elazar Muskin March 8, 2001

With the demise of the former Soviet Union and the fall of communism in the early \’90s, the story of Soviet Jewry\’s battle for survival appears to be ancient history. Yet one of the truly remarkable books of our time is the autobiography of one of the famous refuseniks, Yosef Mendelevitch, who struggled valiantly for his right to be Jewish in Communist Russia. Mendelevitch titled his autobiography \”Mevzah Hatunah,\” which translates from Hebrew as \”Operation Wedding.\”

The Almanac: What is Purim?

Jewish Journal Staff March 2, 2001

As told in the biblical Book of Esther, the Purim story recounts how Haman, the chief minister to King Ahasuerus, plotted to destroy the Jews of Persia.

Stanley Kramer, 87

Michael Aushenker March 1, 2001

Legendary filmmaker Stanley Earl Kramer, best known for films such as the classic western \”High Noon,\” died on Feb. 19 of pneumonia. He was 87.

Remembering Not to Forget

Rabbi Daniel Bouskila March 1, 2001

There are two different ways of reminding us that Purim is around the corner. One is the PR method, involving newspaper ads, thousands of fliers and large street banners, usually advertising the upcoming Purim carnivals. The other involves no media or marketing but has existed for more than 2000 years. It\’s called Shabbat Zachor (the Sabbath of Remembering).

The Almanac: What is Purim?

Jewish Journal March 1, 2001

As told in the biblical Book of Esther, the Purim story recounts how Haman, the chief minister to King Ahasuerus, plotted to destroy the Jews of Persia. In Shushan, capital of Persia, Haman cast lots (purim) that fixed the date of the Jews\’ doom to 13 Adar.

A ‘Life’ in Pictures

Michael Aushenker February 22, 2001

As a set photographer, Morris Kagan has shot some of the most recognizable stars in the world.

Sign of Hope

Jewish Journal Staff February 22, 2001

The sign to the left, posted by Israeli Jewish and Arab students at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology around the elite Rehovot campus, reads: \”We, the Arab and Jewish students of the Technion, who daily sit together in the same classrooms in cooperation and friendship, express our pain over the recent outbreaks of violence in our country. It is up to us to continue living here in mutual dignity, peace and security. We call on every Technion student to speak out against violence, and on every citizen to work on behalf of good neighborly relations.\”

Laws of Love

Rabbi Michelle Missaghieh February 22, 2001

My daughter is beginning to get her hands into everything. She began crawling at 10 months, but didn\’t quite understand the power of her freedom.

Dutch Settlement

Jewish Journal Staff February 15, 2001

Jacques van Dam drove up from La Costa last Thursday morning to hear it first-hand: Dutch Jews who spent all or part of World War II in the Netherlands are eligible for compensation and may now apply for further restitution.

Oscar ! Oscar !

Tom Tugend February 15, 2001

A film on the Nazi-era rescue of refugee children, most of them Jewish, has been nominated for an Oscar in the documentary feature category.

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