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California

A City of No Rules

Joel Kotkin June 7, 2001

After decades of politics dominated by racial and ideological coalitions, the city\’s new politics reflect a growing diversity not only between groups but among them.

Pushing for the Jewish Vote

Mike Levy May 31, 2001

The Jewish vote, which in recent years has played a significant role in supporting the victor, may very well be one of the factors to swing this race.

Rabbi Geller Honored

Ellen Jaffe-Gill May 24, 2001

Next Thursday, May 31, the day school of Temple Emanuel in Beverly Hills, where Geller has served as senior rabbi since 1994, will honor her as this year\’s Eishet Chayil (Woman of Valor) at its annual scholarship luncheon.

Making the List

Rob Eshman May 24, 2001

The May 21 issue of the Los Angeles Business Journal features the paper\’s annual list of \”The 50 Wealthiest Angelenos.\” More than half the people listed, in fact, close to 60 percent, are Jewish. In a county where Jews number about 520,000, or just 5 percent out of a population of 10 million, that statistic begs examination, if not wonder.

Survivors Get Short-Shrift

Tom Tugend May 24, 2001

At issue is whether ICHEIC should have sole jurisdiction over such disputes or whether survivors can file separate class action suits in American courts.

Unity Holiday

Rabbi Avi Shafran May 24, 2001

Whatever the reason, Judaism\’s summer-season holiday has come to be neglected by much of the American Jewish community.

Commemorating Israel’s Fallen Heroes

Gabriel Kramer May 3, 2001

As more than 1,500 people gathered at Adat Ari El in Valley Village to commemorate Yom HaZikaron (Israel\’s Memorial Day) in an April 24 ceremony hosted by the Consulate General of Israel in Los Angeles, neither an empty seat nor a dry eye was to be found.

Encouraging Tzedakah

Ellie Kahn May 3, 2001

Leona Goldring is 93. She not only attends monthly Anti-Defamation League (ADL) meetings, as well as planning sessions for their fundraising events, but she also is still active in the Women\’s Fundraising Division of United Jewish Fund (UJF). She was its chairperson about 40 years ago, and she still attends regular strategy meetings for former chairs.

Renewing the Breed Street Shul

Mike Levy May 3, 2001

For years, the only signs of life at Boyle Heights\’ historic Breed Street Shul were the flocks of cooing pigeons flying in and out through the large hole in the ceiling.

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