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February 1, 2008

I found unity, friendship and tzedakah in Anaheim

Matt Sackman February 1, 2008

Imagine walking into a room full of 1,000 Jewish teenagers from all over North America who are singing in unity and celebration of their Jewish heritage.

This was the sight at the 2007 United Synagogue Youth (USY) International Convention. From Dec. 23-27, the Marriott Hotel in Anaheim became the center for teens from all over North American attending an amazing weeklong convention packed with social action projects, Jewish studies and most importantly, a focus on tzedakah.

ADL national youth conference inspires and empowers

Dani Bahrynian February 1, 2008

On an overcast afternoon in Washington, D.C., sitting with about 120 other high school students from around the country, I listened to the empowering words of Holocaust survivor Henry Greenbaum as he described his experiences in a Nazi concentration camp. Greenbaum was speaking during the Anti-Defamation League\’s (ADL) 10th annual National Youth Leadership Mission, which took place over a four-day period in our nation\’s capital.

‘Emerald Isle’ beckons Jews

Peter Rothholz February 1, 2008

There is a saying that in Ireland there are no strangers, only friends you haven\’t met yet.

On our visit we experienced a tangible expression of this in Kenmare, where perfect strangers went out of their way to help us get our laundry done and then volunteered to drive us back to our hotel when we couldn\’t find a taxi.

‘Meadow Soprano’ explores her Jewish spirit in Israel

Dina Kraft February 1, 2008

Jamie Sigler, who played the daughter of Mafia kingpin Tony Soprano on the acclaimed HBO show \”The Sopranos,\” grew up in a Jewish home in Jericho, N.Y., going to Hebrew school and having a bat mitzvah. But it was only during her recent visit to Israel that she said she felt a true spiritual and emotional connection to her roots.

Briefs: Israel apologizes to the Beatles, Europe commemorates the Holocaust

Jewish Journal February 1, 2008

Israel is trying to atone for a decision to bar a tour by the Beatles 43 years ago. Israel\’s ambassador to London, Ron Prosor, has written a letter to relatives of the late Beatles singer John Lennon and guitarist George Harrison apologizing for a 1965 government ban on the British pop group and inviting its surviving members — Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr — to play in the Jewish state.\n\n\”We should like to take this opportunity to correct the historic error which to our great regret occurred in 1965, when you were invited to Israel,\” Yediot Achronot quoted the letter as saying. \”We should like to see you sing in Israel.\”

So Cal Jews’ primary colors are red and blue

Brad A. Greenberg February 1, 2008

Michael Spitzer-Rubenstein had barely slept in days. A senior at Beverly Hills High School, he\’d spent long hours rallying support for Barack Obama, and as the results from the Iowa caucuses poured in, as fellow Obama supporters packed the presidential candidate\’s California campaign office in Koreatown, Spitzer-Rubenstein turned jubilant, his enthusiasm mashing together with exhaustion into euphoria.<

Keeping it fair and balanced at the Los Angeles Times

Amy Klein February 1, 2008

As the Los Angeles Times\’ editor of the Op-Ed page and Sunday Opinion section, Nicholas Goldberg oversees publication of about four opinion pieces per day and eight to twelve on Sundays. The most volatile topic on those pages by far — even more than the war in Iraq, the election campaigns or immigration — is the Middle East and Israel.

Bet Tzedek benefit gathers lawyers and money

Danielle Berrin February 1, 2008

Barristers filled the ballroom to celebrate Bet Tzedek and the people who devote themselves to public service and social justice. More than 1,000 of Los Angeles\’ most talented and generous lawyers pooled $2.3 million for \”The House of Justice\” during the 20th annual Dinner Gala on Jan. 22. They demonstrated their support for an organization that annually provides myriad legal services free of charge to 10,000 Los Angeles residents in need.

Why I support Hillary

Rep. Brad Sherman February 1, 2008

Representative Brad Sherman (D – Calif.) explains his preference for Hillary Clinton.

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