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August 5, 2004

Sudan — Why We Can’t Give Up on the U.N.

The people of Darfur, most of whom are farmers, need to be safe in their own land. They need immediate relief — food, medicine, shelter — and the opportunity to rebuild their lives.

Israel Presses for Halt on Iran A-Bomb

After months of keeping a low profile on Iran\’s nuclear program, Israel has launched an intensive diplomatic campaign to convince the international community to pressure Tehran to drop its efforts to produce a nuclear bomb.

Israeli officials say the campaign, involving the United States, the European Union and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), is focusing on a September IAEA board of governors meeting in Vienna. That body has the power to refer the \”Iranian nuclear dossier\” to the U.N. Security Council, where international sanctions could be imposed.

Myra Waldo Schwartz

Myra Waldo Schwartz, travel writer, food editor and critic died July 25.

For the Kids

When I read the Torah, I see two things:

Not Just for Kids Anymore

Storyopolis, the children\’s art gallery and bookstore, is kicking out children next week for a grownups-only project, an Artists\’ Studio Series featuring the not-so-kid-friendly art created by children\’s book illustrators they work with regularly.

Pico’s Familiar Slice

The new Kosher Nostra is a tiny storefront on Pico Boulevard east of La Cienega Boulevard, just a block or two outside the beaten path of kosher establishments on Pico.

Pacific Mortgage Funding Corporation

As a national commercial real estate lender, Pacific Mortgage Funding Corporation offers a variety of financing options for apartment projects, office buildings, retail shopping centers, hotels, subdivisions, and more.

Shabbat in Jerusalem

Hospitality is the rule and guests are considered a blessing. I never lacked invitations for Shabbat dinners and lunches as a single person, but I also loved hosting.

Do Not Abandon the Jews of France

As the old song goes: "I love Paris in the springtime. I love Paris in the fall." But for many Jews, Paris, and all of France, is not at the top of their visitor\’s hit parade, because of the anti-Semitic activities that have plagued that country in recent times.

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