June 2, 2010

Russian soccer fans shout epithets in attack on TV reporter

Jewish Journal June 2, 2010

A group of soccer fans reportedly shouted \”beat the kikes\” while attacking a television news reporter.

Lexi Gelb: Reaching Depths, Her Own Way

Jewish Journal June 2, 2010

As editor-in-chief of The Boiling Point, Shalhevet’s award-winning newspaper, Lexi Gelb grapples with social and political issues that range from the conflict in the Congo to the intersection of fashion and philosophy.

Larissa Shebroe: Balancing Discipline and Drama

Dikla Kadosh June 2, 2010

Larissa Shebroe’s military jacket is decked out with colorful patches, braided ropes, shiny pins, ribbons and dangling medals. The decorated battalion commander of the Van Nuys High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Wolf Pack is ranked second in Los Angeles, from among more than 4,000 cadets, earning her the prestigious title of All City Deputy Colonel for the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Jessica Kianmahd: Passion in the Present

Jewish Journal June 2, 2010

Jessica Kianmahd had a lot on her plate a year ago, between volunteering as a Big Sister, involvement in her high school’s social activist group and various musical pursuits.

Outstanding Seniors: Examples to Us All

JewishJournal.com June 2, 2010

With continuing awe, we present another year’s sampling of outstanding high school seniors. This year’s graduating class includes activists, performers and social entrepreneurs, some of whom have raised thousands of dollars for causes locally and across the globe. They’ve started citywide efforts to make our world more inhabitable and our citizens more literate, even as they received academic honors and overcame their own challenges.