Bare-bones Judaism in one easy lesson
Jewish Journal
July 29, 2010
A couple of days after Passover, I eavesdropped on the following conversation among three 20-something guys; one was Jewish, the other two were not.
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July 29, 2010
Sivan Krems: Keeping it steady
Jewish Journal
July 29, 2010
Sivan Krems started playing tennis 10 years ago: She was 5. “My dad would feed me balls,” she explained while catching her breath after a practice session at Brentwood’s Mountain Gate Country Club.
How Jen Levinson makes every mother’s life easier
Jewish Journal
July 29, 2010
Within five minutes of meeting Jen Levinson, she was my best friend. If you are one of the 15,000-plus people who receives Jen’s List — a daily e-mail crammed with everything from Jen’s recommendations on handymen and painters to fun activities to do with your kids — you might want to fight me for the BFF title. But who else besides your best friend would be open enough to talk to you about her history of depression, her numerous miscarriages, a cancer scare, her tummy tuck and her relationship with her husband?
Hummus bar & grill
Jewish Journal
July 29, 2010
Praised on food blogs from East Hollywood to Long Beach for its hummus, kabobs, array of salads and the irresistible hot laffa, the Hummus Bar & Grill in Tarzana is also celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere. Luckily, when new owners converted the former Hummus Bar to the Bar & Grill in 2008, they expanded seating as well as the menu.
The Joys of Summer Fruit [RECIPES]
Judy Zeidler
July 29, 2010
Whether you are taking a picnic to the beach, a local park or the Hollywood Bowl, desserts made from fresh fruits — peaches, apricots, plums, cherries and all kinds of berries — are a refreshing complement to your summer menu.
Tribe Calendar: August 2010
Shoshana Lewin Fischer
July 29, 2010
Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Lisa Loeb comes to the Conejo Valley to perform hits, including “Stay (I Miss You),” “I Do,” “How” and more. 6 p.m. (doors open), 8 p.m. (show). $20-plus. The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. (818) 879-5016. canyonclub.net.
Jewish War Vets Push for West L.A. Veterans’ Home
Jewish Journal
July 29, 2010
Steve Rosmarin, a long-time Valley resident, recently gave up his Sherman Oaks home of 12 years for a temporary relocation to Lancaster. Within the next few months, he plans to move again to West Los Angeles.
A Guide to Your Next Hospitalization
Albert Fuchs, M.D.
July 29, 2010
No matter what the circumstances for hospitalization — from something as eagerly anticipated as childbirth to something as scary as a serious illness — it can be distressing for patients and their families. Here are some ideas to help prepare for what can be a trying and chaotic time.
Select the Perfect Scent for Your Wedding Day
Jewish Journal
July 29, 2010
Perfume can allure or it can overpower. But on your wedding day, your perfume should be as perfect as the rest of the day.
Shul Shopping
Jewish Journal
July 29, 2010
It’s that time of year again: When many Jews realize they need to find a synagogue — and fast.
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