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December 11, 2003
Community Briefs
In a 40-minute private audience Monday, Dec. 1 with Pope John Paul II, a Simon Wiesenthal Center delegation appealed to the pontiff to condemn suicide bombings and international terrorism as \”crimes against God and crimes against humanity.\”
Muslims Fumble on Team Names
\”Intifada.\” \”Mujahadeen.\” \”Soldiers of Allah.\”
These names of teams in the all-Muslim flag football tournament in Irvine have upset Southern California Jewish leaders, but engendered varying reaction from local Muslim leaders.
Q & A With Simha Lainer
"If you have a piece of fruit," said Simha Lainer, "throw away the skin and eat only the good part inside." Such a wise and optimistic statement could fit right in with the list of "zayde-isms" that Lainer\’s granddaughter, Lisa, is compiling for the family in honor of his upcoming 100th birthday.
Drive Opens to Free 11 Jews Held in Iran
Babak Tehrani was 17 years old in June 1994 when he hugged his parents and two younger brothers, left his home in Tehran and, guided by a well-paid smuggler, tried to slip across the rugged mountains from Iran into Pakistan.
Wanted: Homes for Jewish Foster Children
It was two years ago that Yocheved Rosenthal of Hancock Park heard that a family of young Orthodox children had been placed in a non-Jewish, Spanish-speaking foster home.
Alleged Israeli Mob Member Faces Trial
An alleged Israeli mobster is facing charges in South Africa that include murder, kidnapping, robbery and intimidation. The trial of Lior Saat next March will proceed following a ruling last week by Johannesburg\’s High Court that it has the jurisdiction to try him.
Jewish Elderly May Pay More for Drugs
A law that was supposed to ease the burden of prescription drug costs for the elderly may force some Jewish seniors to pay more than they do now.
Republican Redux: Jews Going Right?
In a town famous for hot air, the Washington Post made a major contribution over the weekend with an oft-repeated tale of how Jewish voters, concerned about terrorism and Israel, are about to migrate to the greener pastures of the GOP.
A Question of Perspective
We are all familiar with Jacob, the refugee who returns to his homeland to the dreaded encounter with his vengeful brother Esau. I believe most of us read the story through Jacob\’s eyes, but is it the only way? What if it were possible to unearth these biblical heroes\’ diaries? What would they say? Here are the events of our parsha as described by the two brothers:
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