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March 21, 2002

Rabbi for the ‘Summer’

Naomi Pfefferman March 21, 2002

So he laid on the shtick to play Rabbi Jacobsen in Pete Jones\’ melodramatic film, \”Stolen Summer,\” which opens today in Los Angeles. The comedy-drama follows a Catholic kid bent on converting the rabbi\’s son. But Pollak didn\’t need to study Torah to prepare for his role. \”I\’m an old pro,\” he says. \”My first act was lip-syncing Bill Cosby\’s \’Noah and the Lord\’ bit when I was 10.\” By age 18, Pollak was performing hilarious \”Columbo\” impressions while moving just one eye.

An Affair to Remember: Hollywood and the Jews

Gene Lichtenstein March 21, 2002

Oscar night is almost upon us, and there is considerable talk (and pride) about three of the chief contenders — Halle Berry, Will Smith and Denzel Washington — all of whom are black. But don\’t be fooled: Hollywood and the film industry is still primarily a Jewish story, no matter who deserves and carts off the evening\’s prizes.

The Man Who Knows Too Much

Jonathan S. Tobin March 21, 2002

It began by happenstance. CNN reporter Steve Emerson was stuck in Oklahoma City on Christmas 1992 with nothing to do and wandered by the city\’s convention center, where a gathering of the Muslim Arab Youth Association was taking place.

The Dramatic Comedian

Naomi Pfefferman March 21, 2002

Screenwriter Rob Festinger, an ex-professional Seinfeld look-alike, said his childhood was \”very effusive, very Jewish, very screaming.\” Which is why he\’s the last guy you\’d expect to be an Oscar contender for Todd Field\’s \”In the Bedroom,\” the ultimate Yankee-angst flick of the year.

Bogeymen Unmasked

Tom Tugend March 21, 2002

\”Promises\” is a beautiful documentary and, in light of the daily body count of Israeli and Palestinian victims, a heartbreaking film. Considered a favorite for best documentary at this year\’s Academy Awards, \”Promises\” was filmed in and around Jerusalem between 1997 and 2000, while the Oslo treaty hopes for peace were still flickering.\n\n

Heroes’ Return

Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu March 21, 2002

Smith and Rabin were part of an 11-member group from Shalhevet High School in Los Angeles that had a student exchange with counterparts from Tel Aviv\’s Zeitlin High School.

Growing Apart

Michael Aushenker March 21, 2002

A rift between the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Los Angeles (JCCGLA) and its primary benefactor, The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, over the direction of Los Angeles\’ JCCs has prompted JCCGLA to sever its ties with The Federation.

The Message of Mussar

Gaby Wenig March 21, 2002

Alan Morinis on the personal meltdown he suffered after the highly successful film company he had built went bust.

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