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June 22, 2010

Mothers, Daughters and Talk of Clothes

Naomi Pfefferman June 22, 2010

Rhea Perlman rented an antique gown from a movie costume house for her wedding to Danny DeVito in 1982. She’s Jewish, he’s Italian Catholic, but neither a rabbi nor a priest officiated. “Danny found this French-horn player in the Los Angeles Philharmonic who also happened to do weddings,” Perlman remembered with a laugh. She donned her dress as DeVito rushed home during his lunch break from “Taxi” so they could march down the aisle to “Our Gang’s” Alfalfa crooning “I’m in the Mood for Love.”

Rubashkin: L.A. Rally Protests 27-Year Sentence

Ryan Torok June 22, 2010

The announcement this week that Sholom Rubashkin had been sentenced to 27 years in prison for fraud prompted the Los Angeles Orthodox community to rally together Monday evening in support of Rubashkin, his family and the expected legal appeal of what many feel is a disproportionate punishment for a white-collar crime.

Turkey’s Consul General Speaks of Its Friend Israel

Jewish Journal June 22, 2010

Last week, while New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman was in Istanbul talking to businessmen, journalists and academics about the “fight for Turkey’s soul,” R. Hakan Tekin, Turkey’s chief representative in Los Angeles, offered up a local version of his country’s official perspective.

JStreet Expands to SoCal

Danielle Berrin June 22, 2010

JStreet, the liberal lobby and peace advocacy group that aims to influence U.S. policy toward Israel, is rapidly expanding its national operation, adding two L.A.-based staff members to launch the group’s Southern California/Southwest regional branch.\n

Rabbis, Other Faith Leaders and Non-clergy ‘Fast for Gaza’

Ryan Torok June 22, 2010

One day each month, members of Ta’anit Tzedek — Jewish Fast for Gaza — a self-described “ad-hoc” initiative of over 100 rabbis and other faith leaders from all over the United States, refrain from eating or drinking anything except water. They hope to raise awareness of Israel’s blockade of Gaza, which they consider unsustainable, especially in light of the recent flotilla crisis.

DAVID SUISSA: Serious About Happiness

David Suissa June 22, 2010

It’s not every day that Orthodox Jews gather in a synagogue to learn about happiness. But on a recent Sunday morning at Young Israel of Century City, a standing-\nroom-only crowd came for precisely that. The event was the seventh annual Ariel Avrech Memorial Lecture, and the speaker was author, radio host and happiness guru Dennis Prager.

Letters to the Editor: “I love your paper,” Israel’s PR, Rally, and Dennis Prager

Jewish Journal June 22, 2010

\nWords of Love\n\nHey, you guys. I love your paper. Our best to you all. Come on, pass the sweet words around. As we all know, the world doesn’t get enough of them.\nP.S.: I especially enjoy and appreciate the articles of Rob Eshman, David Suissa, Jonathan Kirsch, Gina Nahai — and hello, Dennis. Keep ’em coming, people.\n

Calendar Picks and Clicks for June 24–July 2, 2010

Ryan Torok June 22, 2010

London-based singer-songwriter and alt-comedian Earl Okin, a veteran solo act with a cult fan base, brings his one-man music-comedy shtick to Los Angeles. Thu. 7:30 p.m. $25. Fields Pianos Recital Hall, 12121 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 476-6735.

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