November 9, 2000

Down to the Wire

Jewish Journal Staff November 9, 2000

Los Angeles Jews agonized along with the rest of the country as the results from the Nov. 7 election trickled in.

A Day at the Polls

Michael Aushenker November 9, 2000

\”All elections are important,\” said Robert Avrech as he exited the polls.

Why Get Married?

Ellen Sandler November 9, 2000

One of my favorite jokes goes: \”You want to make God laugh? Make plans.\” I assume a wedding must be one of God\’s favorite jokes. They take more planning than preproduction for a feature film.

Letters to the Editor

Jewish Journal November 9, 2000

Letters to the Editor

In the introduction to his new book, Guy Oseary – the maverick Maverick music exec responsible for signing Alanis Morrissette and Prodigy onto Madonna\’s label (which he now runs) – writes, \”I was born in Israel and moved to the United States when I was 8 years old. I can still remember how excited I was when I learned that some of my favorite musicians were Jewish – it made me feel proud of my Judaic background and where I came from.\”

Choosing to be Jewish

Rabbi Michael Gottlieb November 9, 2000

Jews-by-choice are one of our community\’s greatest gifts. They represent an ever-growing population that continues to invigorate and enrich the Jewish people.