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September 4, 2003

A World of Makeup, Midriffs and Mirrors

Naomi Pfefferman September 4, 2003

\”Girl Culture\” began while Lauren Greenfield was perusing pictures she had shot in Las Vegas for a German magazine. She kept returning to an image of a 30ish showgirl primping at her dressing table at the Stardust Hotel. Taped to her mirror were magazine cutouts of models and a note, \”I approve of myself\”; the surrounding area was cluttered with the beauty tools Greenfield first encountered at sleepaway camp. The photographer suddenly realized she had something in common with the showgirl.

Fervent Political

Bill Boyarsky September 4, 2003

How does a Jewish community journalist cover such a non-Jewish election?

Letting Go of Marlene

Rona Frances September 4, 2003

We are in the month of Elul, and I\’m taking inventory of my year. Much of the year for me was about how I dealt with my grief; it was about the process of letting go.

7 Days In Arts

Jewish Journal September 4, 2003

Betty Green\’s paintings work on so many levels — seriously.

A Rude Awakening in Spain

Amanda Susskind September 4, 2003

We are trekking through Toledo, Spain, happily reverting for a moment to a band of carefree tourists when we are halted in our tracks by a sight we had not expected.

Building Up

Elizabeth Much September 4, 2003

When I heard his voice on my office voice mail, I knew right away that I\’d like him. My girlfriend in San Francisco had just left a message forewarning me of this eligible divorcé\’s phone call.

A Missing Voice?

Rob Eshman September 4, 2003

I\’m fascinated by the firing of Michael Hirschfeld.

No Response at All

Rabbi Ron Shulman September 4, 2003

A rabbi\’s voice must often give expression to the feelings of those with whom he or she worships on Shabbat.

Big-Hearted Giver’s Crowning Moment

Andrea Adelson September 4, 2003

Paul Goldenberg avoided playgrounds and sports while he was growing up, because he lacked athletic prowess. He spent hours in the cool darkness of a movie house.

Hirschfeld Dismissal Shocks, Frustrates

Marc Ballon September 4, 2003

The recent layoff of Michael Hirschfeld, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Committee (JCRC), has set off a firestorm of criticism in the community and raised questions about the priorities of The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles.

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