The Real-Life ‘Story of Us’
Rob Eshman
November 4, 1999
The divorce rate in America is declining, except for one age group: middle-aged married couples. And yes, that includes nice Jewish couples like the Sterns.
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Soy Vey! A Shavuot Without Milk
Rob Eshman
May 13, 1999
The Jewish holiday of Shavuot, on May 21, is about the last time of year you would want to talk to Beth Ginsberg or her boss, Michael Milken.
Protect Your Head
Naomi Pfefferman
April 29, 1999
Every few years, we Angelenos are reminded that this is Earthquake Country. Then, before the last FEMA check is cashed, we forget.
He Said, She Said, We Said
Naomi Pfefferman
March 4, 1999
\”Two Jews, Three Opinions\” (Berkeley, $24.95) is the kind of book you assume has been around for centuries, if only because the concept has.
An Award of His Own
Rob Eshman
January 14, 1999
It is strange to be alone with Billy Crystal. He\’s still funny, insightful, charming — but the venue is all wrong.
Dining Out…
Rob Eshman
December 11, 1997
As a rule, you don\’t go to museums to eat. Unless you\’re like me — someone who, when push comes to shove, prefers great food to great art. I make no apologies: The last time I visited the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, I ate a tasteless, watery and expensive fruit salad in the cafe there. That I remember. What exhibit I was there to see I\’ve long forgotten. It had something to do with famous dead artists.
Reviving a Shul, One Goat at a Time
Rob Eshman
December 4, 1997
Note to future rabbis: If you want to make a lasting firstimpression with your congregants, nothing beats farm animals on thebimah. Just ask anyone at Temple Adat Shalom in West LosAngeles. It\’s been almost four months since Michael Resnick took overthere, and they\’re still talking about his goats.
The GA: Missing Out
Rob Eshman
November 27, 1997
If a Jew yells in Indiana, will a Jew in Los Angeles pay attention?\n\nFor six days in mid-November, 4,400 mostly bright, all intenselycommitted Jews gathered in Indianapolis to wrestle with the toughissues of contemporary Jewish life. And, if you\’re like the bulk ofLos Angeles Jewry, you probably couldn\’t care less.
An Officer and a Peacenik
Rob Eshman
November 13, 1997
\nRetired Maj. Gen. Oren Shachor, former Israel Defense Forces chiefintelligence officer, held a field briefing for his subordinateofficers and field operatives last week at Cava restaurant on westThird Street.\n\nActually, it was just an interview with a Jewish journalist.
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?
Rob Eshman
November 13, 1997
Aish HaTorah\’s guest list includes many of Hollywood\’smost famous and influential players
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