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June 8, 2007
Have Jews lost their mojo?
In a brilliant article in Haaretz, Moshe Arens explains why you can\’t deter terrorists, you can only fight them. It\’s time for Jews of all stripes to get their mojo back, and join the PR fight.
Working Girl
I\’m an accomplished exec. I worked hard to get here. I work hard for the money. But work never gets in the way of dating, and dating never gets in the way of work.
History and trends blend in Jerusalem as deluxe mixed-use center opens in historic area
With style, fanfare and fireworks, the $400 million Mamilla Alrov commercial and residential quarter opened its Jerusalem stone doors to the public on May 28. The only completed portion is a small section of the outdoor mall, but among its anticipated 138 stores are Israeli fashion chains and boutique shops, as well as high-end retail outfits like Tommy Hilfiger, MAC, Bebe, H. Stern and Ralph Lauren. To use a Los Angeles analogy, it may be fair to say that the Holy City has just welcomed its equivalent of The Grove.
I’ll love him like a brother … in-law
When I saw how happy my sister was, I realized that this wedding experience wasn\’t about me. It wasn\’t about creating a gender balance in my family. It wasn\’t about gaining a big brother.
Blending cultural traditions in the name of love
Kirin and Babak might not seem like your ordinary Jewish couple. Kirin grew up Jewish in Anchorage, living the typical western American life. Babak was raised with the traditions of a large Persian Jewish family.
We’re goin’ to Ha Aretz and we’re gonna get married …
Some couples marry in candlelit caves, others choose a chuppah wrapped in gauzy silk and lilies on the beach or a rooftop overlooking Jerusalem\’s Old City at sunset. Welcome to destination weddings, Israel style.
Versatile lavender makes for a delightful ‘big day’
Since our weather is getting warmer and luscious lavender flowers seem to be taking over the city, as well as accessorizing culinary offerings in our favorite restaurants, this classic floral fragrance is a delight at a bridal shower.
The best of the kosher bubblies
Appeals to the middle class as well as the aristocracy helped Champagne become a mainstay of toasting at almost any occasion, from launching ships to celebrating a marriage. And with the June wedding season upon us, there is little time to waste in selecting the perfect bottle of bubbly to toast your nuptials.
Grunions
The grunion were running last weekend, so I went down to the Venice Beach breakwater just before midnight to watch them mate. The sight of thousands of slim, silvery fish wiggling desperately out of the surf and struggling to spawn before the next wave crashed upon them made me think, of course, of those birthright Israel trips.\n
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