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April 24, 2008
City Voice: Yaroslavsky takes on developers in push for affordable housing
In defending middle-class neighborhoods, Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky is taking on an issue that reaches to the heart of Los Angeles\’ ethnic, political and class divide
Briefs: Some West Bank settlers would agree to leave, Israel OKs Palestinian police stations
Approximately one in five Israelis living east of the West Bank security fence would leave if offered government support, a poll found. According to an internal government study, whose results were leaked Tuesday to Yediot Achronot, approximately 15,000 of the 70,000 settlers whose communities are not taken in by the fence would accept voluntary relocation packages.
Israeli’s ‘Makom’ sculptures merge art and archaeology
In the quiet, pastoral village of Kfar Shmu\’el, not far from Jerusalem, Michal Rovner\’s studio is an inspiring place to create art.
Books: Leaving Russia behind — somewhat
When Perestroika came in 1985, anti-Jewish feeling in Russia became even more overt than it had been during the Soviet era.
Missing Matzah? It’s a Chain Store Problem
The hunt for matzah stretched beyond the afikomen this year. A matzah shortage this week left many Southern California shoppers driving to multiple supermarkets in search of the unleavened bread, which plays a leading role during Passover seders and is used throughout the week.
Gonzo journalist goes on Christian retreat; says ‘Jesus made me puke’
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