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October 14, 1999

19 Years Ago: A Day in Shul with the Dalai Lama

Julie Gruenbaum Fax October 14, 1999

\”What is Buddhism?\” the interpreter reads from a card collected from the audience. \”Tell us, as in the story of Hillel, as if you are on one foot.\”

The Dalai Lama tilts his head to one side. \”Hmmmm,\” he says, then, his deep voice raising an octave or two, \”Buddhism is Buddhism.\”

He erupts into giggles, his shoulders hunched forward and his head bouncing, as he delights in this joke with his audience.

Cover Story

Jewish Journal October 14, 1999

But if not Yom HaShoah, then when?

Netanyahu’s Day in L.A.

Jewish Journal October 14, 1999

The Israeli prime minister crams in meetings, a pressconference and a gala dinner before shuttling off to London.

Call the Headhunter

Jewish Journal October 14, 1999

Early last winter, a reporter asked Rep. Nita Lowey, D-N.Y., about her rumored plans to run for Senate. \”I\’m really not sure,\” Lowey said. \”I don\’t know if that\’s how I want to live my life.\”

The Pope and the Jews

Jewish Journal October 14, 1999

According to Rabbi Harold Schulweis, the present pope, John Paul II, has reached out to the Jews of the world in ways that far exceed any acts of his predecessors.

Party of Six

Tom Tugend October 14, 1999

Never has Neil Simon dissected his marital specimen, genus Americana, with more astuteness and wit than in the world premiere of \”The Dinner Party\” at the Mark Taper Forum.

Partisan Bickering

Michael Shapiro October 14, 1999

With Congress and the White House battling over the budget, Israel\’s nearly $3 billion in annual aid as well as funds to help Israel and the Palestinians implement last year\’s Wye River accord have been caught in the political wrangling.

A Giving History

Ed Sanders October 14, 1999

During his entire business career, Bram Goldsmith has been prominently engaged as a community leader and a strong supporter of the Jewish community.

The Big Campaign

Tom Tugend October 14, 1999

Edward Sanders, a community leader for 45 years, is heading the \”Campaign for the 21st Century,\” which expects to raise $20 million by Dec. 31 to fund the rebuilding project.

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