His Summer Vacation
Jewish Journal
September 4, 1997
Brad Sherman easily remembers what was the most enjoyable time hespent during his week-long visit to Israel. \”It was,\” he says, \”thehour I slept.\”
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September 4, 1997
The Grown-Up Prodigy
Rob Eshman
September 4, 1997
If I were a struggling painter, say, 20 years in a garret withnothing to show for my art but empty paint tubes and unpaid bills,I\’d probably hate Ann Krasner.
Igniting Israel’s Powder Keg
Larry Derfner
September 4, 1997
A spokesman for the Jerusalem police confirmed that the fire was caused by arson, and that the connection Sorek spoke of was one of the possibilities being investigated. The spokesman said that he did not want to elaborate, \”because this is a very sensitive matter.\” He added that no suspects had yet been arrested.
From ‘Rubble to Renewal’
Tom Tugend
September 4, 1997
Following an intensive, three-year fund-raising campaign, augmented by government aid, BBI has moved from \”rubble to renewal\” and from \”dream to reality,\” according to the invitation to the Sept. 14 event.
Telethon Time
Jewish Journal
September 4, 1997
If anyone had any doubts that the Chabad telethon has become a landmark on the pop culture scene, consider this: The entire cast of \”Friends,\” one of NBC\’s top-rated sitcoms, has produced a segment of the show to air only on the telethon.
21 Years Ago: L.A.’s Own Zionist Conference
Ruth Stroud
September 4, 1997
To many American Jews in their 20s, 30s and 40s, Zionism, the ancient dream of a Jewish homeland that spawned a political movement and the birth of Israel almost 50 years ago, is little more than a footnote in a Sunday-school textbook.
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