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December 1, 2005

Holiday Food Fight: Potato vs. Pastry

David Kaufmann December 1, 2005

As if we didn\’t have enough on our plates, here\’s something new to argue about. Not that Jews don\’t have a fine history of conflict: Hillel vs. Shammai, Bundists vs. Zionists, Labor vs. Likud. But now, to have to pick between sweet and savory, round and triangular, latke and hamantashen. How to choose?

Of course, Purim (hamantashen) and Chanukah(latke) are new holidays, Johnny-come-latelies that turned up after the Bible, so of course they have to fight.

Parental Dishonor

Jewish Journal December 1, 2005

My Torah portion is the retelling and explanation of the Ten Commandments by Moses. A teacher of mine encouraged me to pick a commandment mentioned in my portion, and write about what it means to me. Five words instantly flew into my head: \”Honor thy father and mother.\”

Reform Body Rejects Science Distortion

James D. Besser December 1, 2005

The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), the largest body of religious Jews in the nation, has forcefully come out against the \”politicization\” of science at a time when the issue is boiling over in state legislatures, churches and classrooms

Continue Hussein Trial for Greater Good

Nooredin Abedian December 1, 2005

The trial of Saddam Hussein and seven co-defendants, which resumed in a fortified courtroom in Baghdad\’s Green Zone this week following a 40-day adjournment, has raised a few eyebrows. Among other criticisms, the Iraqi special court and the United States are being criticized for a hasty approach and weak preparation.

Unmarried Counseling

Teresa Strasser December 1, 2005

My neurosis is like a Ferrari. I can go from 0 to 60 in under four seconds.

A Fistful of Scholars

Rob Eshman December 1, 2005

Taking part in a local Jewish history conference came with a perk, the chance to tour the Autry National Center after closing. I circled twice through the current exhibit on the films of Sergio Leone, creator of the spaghetti Western. His films informed my fantasy life from the early 1970s until, say, marriage, and getting some alone time with Clint and his squint was priceless.

Divine Listening

Rabbi Jonathan Jaffe Bernhard December 1, 2005

This week\’s Torah portion begins with an issue that is a recurrent one for our foremothers — difficulty conceiving. As Sarah before her and Rachel after her, Rebecca has trouble getting pregnant. After her husband Isaac pleads with God, she does conceive. But the pregnancy is a painful one — so much so that Rebecca cries out with words to the effect of, \”Would that I did not exist!\” Out of this depth of despair she approaches God.

Lincoln’s Party Parties

Marc Ballon December 1, 2005

The party of Lincoln has indeed made some inroads with its strong support for Israel and an assertive foreign policy. For many at this November gathering, the terror attacks of Sept. 11 and the radical left\’s strident rhetoric against Israel led them to do the formerly unthinkable.

Scholar Discovers Hidden Russian Gem

Sandee Brawarsky December 1, 2005

\”The Five\” is a novel set in Odessa at the dawn of the 20th century, unfolding the story of a colorful upper-middle-class Jewish family and its path of assimilation. An autobiographical tale, it\’s also a romantic portrait of the cosmopolitan city Jabotinsky loved and a life that is no more.

Artist Depicts Pain of Genetic Ailment

Tom Tugend December 1, 2005

When he was 6 years old, Los Angeles artist Ted Meyer had two life-changing experiences. He won his first art show prize after copying a flamingo drawn by an older friend. Secondly, he was diagnosed as suffering from Gaucher Disease after intensive bouts of pain in his knees and hip bones.

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