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Pollard, Once Again

Jewish leaders often lust for media attention, but mention the Jonathan Pollard case, and most dive for cover.

Putting on the Shvitz

City Spa is one of only a handful of old world saunas left in America. A tradition brought over by European Jewish immigrants, \”the shvitz\” was and still is a place for men to schmooze, bond and sweat. Now, though, women can see what they\’ve been missing.

Staying Active at 50

The state of Israel isn\’t the only Jewish institution celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. On Sepulveda Boulevard, in West Los Angeles, the renowned Leo Baeck Temple is celebrating its Jubilee, commencing with a series of events Dec. 11-13.

Seeking Moral Restitution

This week\’s Washington Conference on Holocaust-Era Assets was intended to zero in on the rapidly growing list of stolen Jewish property and the governments that have balked at returning it.

Endangered Species

Pity the poor Jewish Republicans. This was supposed to be their year, the election that was sure to put them on the map at last as a serious force, both in the Republican Party and in the Jewish community.

A Viable Alternative?

Of all the candidates running for political office in the United States, it is a safe bet there is only one who:

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