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December 15, 2005

Obituaries

Jewish Journal December 15, 2005

Samuel Dinin, who helped lay the foundation for Los Angeles\’ Jewish education system, died in his home in Westwood on Dec. 8. He was 103.\nComic actress and \”Bosom Buddies\” star Wendie Jo Sperber lost her fight with breast cancer on Nov. 29. She died at age 47 at her Sherman Oaks home.\nDavid S. Saxon, who was once fired for refusing to sign a loyalty oath but later rose to become president of the University of California system, died Dec. 8 at age 85.

Choices Snowball for Ski Adventures

Adam Wills December 15, 2005

Skiers and snowboarders who want vacations with fresh powder have an avalanche of options this winter. Jewish ski trips abound for teens to 40-somethings of all skill levels.

Bialystock and Bloom Tell the Truth

Tom Tugend December 15, 2005

Formerly high-riding New York producer Max Bialystock is on the ropes after a series of flops. When meek accountant Leo Bloom comes into his office to inspect the books, Bloom makes a discovery: If a producer raises a bundle of money to put into a show, but it closes immediately, he can reap a windfall.

Families, Singles Get Ready to Set Sail

Lisa Alcalay Klug December 15, 2005

The leaves have turned, the days are shorter and Chanukah, the holiday of lights, glimmers ahead. With the winter looming, juicy possibilities await, with plenty of exotic, warm weather options. So go ahead and plan your first big escape of 2006. Or surprise a loved one by booking a post-Chanukah adventure. This might just be the trip of a lifetime.

VH-1 Declares Jews ‘So Jewtastic’

Keren Engelberg December 15, 2005

It\’s official. According to VH-1, it is now hip to be Hebrew. The music television channel premieres \”VH-1 All Access: So Jewtastic\” on Dec. 19, making a case for the current trendiness of our tribe.

A Jewish Spin On Gift-Giving

Shoshana Lewin-Fischer December 15, 2005

Everyone has the same shopping countdown this year: Dec. 25th is also the first night of Chanukah. With holiday-season commercialism rising exponentially each year, the plethora of items for purchase can be blindingly confusing for even the savviest shopper.

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