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October 12, 2007

Is Don Draper Jewish?

Those of us who self-righteously claim we never watch TV always have to list the one or two or 20 shows we make an exception for, and the newest show on my list is \”Mad Men.\”\n

Delilah drives me wild

Hello, my name is Caroline, and I am in love with my car … there I\’ve said it.

Subway takes a ride through kashrut

The West Coast\’s first kosher Subway — truly the best thing to happen to this religion since payos — recently opened on Pico Boulevard, right in the heart of \”the hood.\” And with a fleishig (meat) menu, halacha has never tasted so good.

Israeli American couples finesse fusion of cultures

For Israeli immigrants like Giladi, 27, and Shachar, 30, there are a variety of reasons why saying \”I do\” so far from their birthplace is preferable. Financial and logistical considerations can play a major role in the decision, but another important factor is the immigration status of the couple. Some Israelis work and live in Los Angeles without proper government authorization from the United States.

Saying ‘I do’ when you’re not a size 2

For most brides-to-be, the pursuit of the dress is the shopping spree of a lifetime. Full-figured women with confidence and self-esteem won\’t allow Hollywood\’s skeletal star system of skinny chic to compromise the thrill of finding the perfect gown.

Flower choices can make your simcha a blooming success

You may not wear white for your wedding or hold your ceremony in a synagogue, but chances are you\’ll incorporate flowers into your day somehow, whether it\’s with an extravagant bouquet or a simple hair accessory. Here\’s what to consider when choosing your blooms:

There goes the Hood

After 13 years of virtual exile, The Happy Minyan has relocated to one of the busiest stretches of the hood — with its very own storefront.

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