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June 16, 2005
Is Bibi Set to Challenge Sharon?
Everyone in the Israeli political establishment knows it\’s only a matter of time before Benjamin Netanyahu challenges Prime Minister Ariel Sharon for leadership of the Likud Party and the country.
Young at Heart Get a Turn at the Bimah
Rose Engel practiced her Torah and haftorah portions with an eager diligence. She studied with the rabbi and prepared an essay. Her passion and excitement matched that of most of the synagogue\’s bat mitzvah candidates, but at 87, she is far from their peers.
Engel is the most senior member of the 31 women who became b\’not mitzvah on June 13 at Adat Ari El in Valley Village.
Through Her Lens
A tradition holds that as Abraham walked the land of Israel, he called out the name of every Jew who would one day follow in his steps upon the earth.
The Battle Over Gaza in America
Demonstrators rally in May against Israel\’s Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and his Gaza pullout plan in New York.
L.A. Hosts Debate on Israel Economy
\”It\’s the economy, stupid,\” was President Clinton\’s campaign mantra, and the same lesson was hammered home June 5-7 to 25 Israeli diplomats at a three-day conference at the Beverly Hilton.
Hospice Option Gains Jewish Supporters
In the last few weeks of her life, Barbara Sherman had the help of Jewish Hospice Project-Los Angeles, which offers spiritual end-of-life care for the Jewish community, regardless of religious affiliation. Sherman, whom her family describes as a life-long spiritual seeker, was brought back to her roots upon hearing Jewish songs and prayers in her final days.
The Way You Are
Our teachers come in many forms and shapes. Many of mine have, over the years, appeared somewhat similar both in regard to gender andprofession. The ones that never cease to surprise me, demanding of me to think beyond myself, are my younger students. Clearly, the younger — the better.
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