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August 31, 2006
Sinai Dinner Prompts Revamp of Biblical Proportions
Although Irwin S. Field couldn\’t reserve the International Ballroom at the Beverly Hilton more than a year in advance, he wanted to make sure that his favorite Israeli chef would be available.
College Students Find High Holidays’ Place in Higher Learning
Gone are the days when observant Jewish students suffered for their absences from class or exams on the High Holidays or Passover. The California Education Code fully protects students\’ rights to observe religious holidays free of academic penalty.
Israel, U.S. Act on Request for Renewable Energy
Under the proposed U.S.-Israel Energy Cooperation Act, scientists and engineers from both countries would focus on research, development and commercial use of renewable energy from solar, wind, hydrogen and biofuel sources.
GOP Sees Israel as Way to Woo Democratic Jews
\”It\’s going to be harder and harder to be on the left and be pro-Israel,\” Kotkin said. \”I think many Jews are going to have to choose between their leftism and their Judaism.\”
An (Israeli-American) Voice in the Wilderness
At the very least, Tasini wants voters to get a chance to listen to him. He offers himself up as a new kind of Jewish American anti-war candidate for Congress, the only one who, as this summer\’s news about the miseries of Iraq merged with that of the Lebanon blow-up, critically addressed both situations.
Lebanon War: Mission Accomplished
From a military perspective, there can be absolutely no doubt as to the results of Hezbollah and Iran\’s offensive against Israel. It was a defeat. Every part of their war plan, except the manipulation of the media, failed.
Cozy Kosher Surf Shack — Observant Oasis in the ‘Bu
Situated a quick jaywalk across Pacific Coast Highway from Surfrider Beach and the Malibu Pier, Malibu Beach Grill is a kosher oasis in a town renowned for breathtaking seaside vistas, A-list celebrity sightings and new-age crunchiness.
R.E. Hard Crash? Soft Landing? Bursting Balloon? Leaking Balloon?
The Jewish Journal spoke to Cohen about the recent reversal in the local housing market.
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