January 14, 1999

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.

Community Briefs

Jewish Journal January 14, 1999

Even for an international film producer and inveterate traveler, Arthur Cohn has covered a lot of territory recently.

If you are between the ages of 15 and 26, you should pay attention to this particular column. Actually, if you are the parent of anyone 15 to 26, you should read what follows, on the theory that you are likely to be the person paying the bills.

Israel Beyond 1999

Ruth Stroud January 14, 1999

Now that a year of reviewing and celebrating Israel\’s first half century has passed, it\’s time to ponder the next 50 years. That\’s the premise behind a daylong conference taking place on Jan. 24 in West Los Angeles.

The Scent of Controversy

Jewish Journal January 14, 1999

Ronald Lauder, the billionaire cosmetics heir, philanthropist and conservative political activist, has been unanimously selected by a nominating committee to become the next chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations.