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April 8, 2004

A Walk in Rick Orlov’s City Hall

Catherine Seipp April 8, 2004

Rick Orlov of the Los Angeles Daily News, long known as the dean of City Hall reporters, is that rare media type who has no enemies. That\’s because he\’s long had a reputation for being an old-fashioned straight shooter who honors secrets not only in print, but also in hallway gossip.

\”He\’s a person you can trust,\” Richard Riordan remarked once when he was mayor. \”He\’s not some young person trying to prove himself with a gotcha.\”

Lending a Hand at a Community Seder

Carin Davis April 8, 2004

I\’m spending Passover in Chicago — home of the Cubs, the Bears and the whole Davis mishpachah (family). Mom\’s serving up chopped liver, chicken soup, matzah balls, matzah kugel, gefilte fish — and those are just the appetizers. We\’ll drink wine, read the haggadah and belt out our never-ending version of \”Chad Gadya.\”

It\’ll be a feast of freedom, family and what else — food. One of my favorite holidays, Pesach does more than bring loved ones together, it brings us together with spirit.

Groups Celebrate Seders With a Cause

Gaby Wenig April 8, 2004

At Jewish Family Service\’s Freedom Seder, participants read from a haggadah that was just a little bit different. Instead of reading of the four sons, those at the Freedom Seder read about the \”four community members.\”

\”The wise community member asks, \’How can we, as individuals, and a community, address domestic violence?\’\”

Family Put Bruin on the Right Track

Carin Davis April 8, 2004

Jeremy Silverman\’s strength on the field is only matched by his strength of character. A shot put and discus thrower for UCLA, the 21-year-old student athlete has a kind, grounded quality.

Silverman grew up in Annville, Penn., a town with one stoplight and a gas station. As a member of the only Jewish family at a very small high school, Silverman bore witness to some anti-Semitic attitudes. Still, he celebrated the Jewish holidays.

Car Donations May Hit IRS Roadblock

Adam Wills April 8, 2004

Get rid of your old car, help out a charity and get a write-off. What could be easier?

With the April 15 IRS deadline drawing near, charities are tapping taxpayer frustration by increasing their appeals for vehicle donations. But a proposed government crackdown on the value donors can claim for a donated vehicle is changing the way programs are being advertised.

The Other Shiites

Rob Eshman April 8, 2004

The evening was billed as, \”A Journey Along the Cradle of Muslim Civilizations: Based on the Eleventh Century Travels of Nasir Khusraw.\” It was presented by His Highness Prince Aga Khan Shia Imami Ismaili Council for Western United States. Since Sept. 11, we have all been pursuing a continuing education in Islam, but this name, Ismaili, was new to me. The woman who extended the invitation, Dr. Nur Amersi, the council\’s communications chair, explained that the Ismaili are a small sect within the Shi\’a denomination of Islam.

Grandma’s Secret

Andrew Wallenstein April 8, 2004

The evening was billed as, \”A Journey Along the Cradle of Muslim Civilizations: Based on the Eleventh Century Travels of Nasir Khusraw.\” It was presented by His Highness Prince Aga Khan Shia Imami Ismaili Council for Western United States. Since Sept. 11, we have all been pursuing a continuing education in Islam, but this name, Ismaili, was new to me. The woman who extended the invitation, Dr. Nur Amersi, the council\’s communications chair, explained that the Ismaili are a small sect within the Shi\’a denomination of Islam.

Freedom Is at Root of Mideast Peace

Rep. Howard Berman April 8, 2004

I\’m fond of saying my identity as a Jew formed well before my identity as a Democrat. And I have always believed that a significant part of my mission and role in Congress is to weigh in and provide leadership on issues of critical concern to the Jewish community here and in Israel.

To a great extent, these issues are obvious — the U.S.-Israel relationship, combating anti-Semitism, fighting off erosion in First Amendment protections of religious exercise, scraping for resources and laws that maximize the ability of Jews living under tyranny to immigrate to Israel or the United States and ensuring the social safety net doesn\’t forget Jews in trouble.

We Must Work to Free Today’s Slaves

Charles Jacobs April 8, 2004

Last week, I stood on stage at Milken Community High School with an escaped Sudanese slave, Francis Bok. We had come out to Los Angeles from Boston to thank the school\’s students for their help in our abolitionist campaign and their continued commitment to make a difference.

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