Learning From Tragedy
Wendy J. Madnick
August 24, 2000
It was, without a doubt, the worst five days of my life.
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San Fernando Valley
Waging Peace
Wendy J. Madnick
August 17, 2000
In a small grove of trees on the campus of Pierce College in Woodland Hills this past Sunday, a group of government officials and concerned citizens gathered to honor the victims of hate crimes. About 300 people representing a cross-section of the diverse Los Angeles community attended the Unity Over Hate Rally, all braving the intense August sun to share their support for peace, both locally and across the nation.The rally\’s main focus was to commemorate the events of Aug. 10, 1999. The families of those wounded that day in the shooting at the North Valley Jewish Community Center and of Joseph Ileto, the Filipino-American postal worker gunned down by the same alleged perpetrator, came up to the podium and tried to bring meaning to their personal tragedies. Alongside the stage stood a poster of Ileto, with his first name used as an acronym for Join Our Struggle [to] Educate [and] Prevent Hate.Ismael Ileto, Joseph\’s brother, gave the morning\’s most moving speech, noting that it had been a year of heavy losses for his family.
A Petition for Justice
Wendy J. Madnick
July 27, 2000
Kineret Fischer is on a quest. At a time in her life when most young women are thinking about boyfriends or worrying about starting college, the recent graduate of Yeshiva University of Los Angeles high school (YULA) has been concentrating on fulfilling a mission: to bring to justice terrorists responsible for the deaths of two Los Angeles teenagers.
A Mostly Jewish Festival
Wendy J. Madnick
July 13, 2000
Q: When does a fence equal freedom?
A: When it\’s an eruv.
On Sun., July 2 the Jewish community of Northridge will celebrate the official initiation of its new eruv, allowing observant Jews the ability to carry on the Sabbath within its domain.The project was initiated more than 10 years ago by members of Young Israel of Northridge, at that time the only traditional Jewish community in the North Valley. They created the North Valley Eruv Society, which eventually expanded to include members of surrounding congregations, such as Temple Ramat Zion, Em Habanim and Chabad of Northridge.
Honoring Jablon
Wendy J. Madnick
June 22, 2000
Asked what was his proudest accomplishment, outgoing president Arthur Jablon said it was the growing unity of the Valley\’s Jewish community that made his term worthwhile.
Masters of Their Domain
Wendy J. Madnick
June 22, 2000
Q: When does a fence equal freedom?
A: When it\’s an eruv.
Surfing the Airwaves With Malibu Dan
Adam Wills
June 8, 2000
Weekday nights, Daniel Finder, 28, loves to talk about Israel and being Jewish, his girlfriend Sara and his love of off-road racing to a devoted audience of 100,000.
Making a Difference
Jewish Journal
May 25, 2000
Rabbi Bernie King watched the rioting sparked by the Rodney King verdict, but what he saw was gam zo l\’tovah, the Jewish notion that also, this is for good.
From Fandom to ‘Phantom’
Michael Aushenker
May 18, 2000
It all began when Steve Cisneros, as an 11th grader at La Mirada High School, was exposed to the plays of his English teacher, Bruce Gevirtzman.
For the Children
Michael Aushenker
May 18, 2000
\”What do we want?\” asked the speaker.
\”Common sense gun laws!\” came the response.
\”When do we want them?\”
\”NOW!\” roared the crowd.
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