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September 5, 2002

Thinking Twice About War

J.J. Goldberg September 5, 2002

On a single day during Passover 1986, most of Israel\’s major dailies ran oddly identical front-page stories describing a secret negotiation, recently collapsed, between Israel and Iraq. Iraq, it was said, had approached Israeli representatives in New York, asking that Jerusalem switch its covert support from Iran to Iraq in the war between them. In return, Iraq would exchange ambassadors with Israel after it won the war. Israel reportedly demanded recognition now, not later, and then ended the contacts abruptly after Washington caught wind of them.

The Necessary Fight

Gary Rosenblatt September 5, 2002

With all the discussion, confusion and controversy about the Bush administration\’s planned actions against Saddam Hussein,it\’s ironic that President Bush, a born-again Bible reader, appears to have rejected the Christian position and adopted instead the Jewish stance on self-defense and responding to evil people.

Finding the ‘It’ Shul

Carin Davis September 5, 2002

In Los Angeles, the happening High Holiday haunts sell out faster than Springsteen at The Forum. And the tickets cost just as much. So every fall, Jewish singletons like myself do the New Year hustle, seeking out affordable, last-minute tickets to The Main Event. About a week before the big Rosh, the calls start coming in: \”Davis, where are you going to services this year?\” \”How are you ringing in 5763?\” \”What are you doing New Years, New Year\’s Eve?\”

Competing Voices

Rabbi Elazar Muskin September 5, 2002

Last Rosh Hashana began with the most terrible noise. Terror, trauma, tragedy and evil triumphant filled the air. In addition, Israel and Jews worldwide were subjected to the vilest outburst of anti-Semitism since the 1940s.

Shhhh … I’m Praying

Pearl Salkin September 5, 2002

Am I the only one who goes to Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur services to listen and participate?

Probably not. But why do I feel that way sometimes?

9/11/02

Rob Eshman September 5, 2002

Now a year has passed. We have bombed. We have infiltrated. We have analyzed and rallied and written.

L.A. Jews Reflect on Sept. 11

Sharon Schatz Rosenthal September 5, 2002

As we approach the one-year anniversary of Sept. 11, memories of the tragedy are still fresh in the minds of many Jews.

FBI Investigated LAX Attack as Terrorism

Tom Tugend September 5, 2002

The FBI is nearing the end of its investigation of the July 4 shooting at Los Angeles International Airport and has acknowledged that the attack may have been an act of terrorism.

Israel’s Best Hangs

Michael Aushenker September 5, 2002

\”Israel in Crisis: 20 Years of Israeli Art, 1980-2000,\” a summerlong avant-garde art exhibit at The Jewish Federation\’s Bell Family Gallery, distills some of the best painters who have brought about a revolution in the Israeli art scene.

LAPD Preps for Sept. 11

Phil Shuman September 5, 2002

The big new Ford Excursion sat baking in the hot afternoon sun. A closer look at this massive vehicle was chilling.

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