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September 19, 2005

Nazi Hunter Wiesenthal Dies at 96

Simon Wiesenthal, a Holocaust-survivor-turned-Nazi hunter who always spoke of justice, not vengeance, is dead at 96.

Wiesenthal died in his sleep at his home in Vienna, his office announced Tuesday. Working with a small staff from his cramped three-room office, Wiesenthal sifted through tens of thousands of documents and followed countless leads, compiling archives that helped bring some 1,100 Nazi criminals to justice.

Gourmet Memories

Rosh Hashanah is filled with promise of many kinds — the prospect of a fresh start for the year to come, the opportunity to celebrate with friends and family, and the thrill of enjoying delicious food whose ingredients express the potential for sweet things ahead. For four of Los Angeles\’ top Jewish chefs, the holiday also offers up the chance to share their recollections — and recipes — from a lifetime spent preparing and enjoying great meals. Tradition inspires their daily work and also the dishes they\’ve chosen to share

The Circuit

Heroes in Town\n\nFriends of Israeli Firefighters (FIF) recently hosted a weekend community outreach to raise awareness for the battle against terrorism in both Israel and America. Various community-based functions were held throughout the weekend, including a forum on terrorism at the Clarity Theatre on Sept. 11 where members of the Israeli delegation answered questions and provided information about the mutual cooperation that exists between Israel and the United States in their battles to combat terrorism.

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