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June 5, 2003

Jewish Churchgoers on the Rise

It\’s Sunday morning at the Church of Ocean Park, a Methodist church in Santa Monica that strangely lacks overt Christian insignia: there are no crosses or crucified Jesuses decorating the walls, but the stained-glass windows do picture a bearded figure tending to a flock of sheep, with a shaft of light illuminating his head.

A Short Escape to Prewar Italy

What better place to visit as civilization teetered at the brink than the repository of much of civilization\’s bounty?

Book Helps ‘Design’ Delicious Simchas

If Pesach signals the emergence of spring, with Shavuot, the season bursts forth in a riot of color and luscious flavors. \”Kosher by Design\” by Susie Fishbein, captures the beauty of every holiday with a feast for the eye as well as the palate.

McDonald’s to Fund Kosher Ed

An Illinois court ruled May 20 that the world\’s most ubiquitous burger joint must sink $1 million into education about Judaism\’s kosher laws.

Marlene Marks’ Spirit on the Web

Jana Rosenblatt\’s founding partners in Five Chicks Unlimited are four local businesswomen who have been touched by cancer. They bring expertise in finance, product research, Web design and customer service to the site.

Your Letters

Your article on the \”Rabbi Revolution\” (May 30) omitted one very important Westside rabbi.

Beyond Summit: Chance for Peace?

Hardened by past failures, Israelis and Palestinians alike recognize that there is still a long way to go, and a lot that could still go wrong after President Bush\’s Wednesday meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and his Palestinian counterpart, Mahmoud Abbas.

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