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September 28, 2010

Insiders: Why was J Street so scared of Soros?

Jewish Journal September 28, 2010

George Soros has been a top funder in recent years of liberal political advocacy groups, and Jews have still been voting for Democrats at a 75 to 80 percent clip. J Street, meanwhile, has built relations with lawmakers, lined up support from liberal rabbis and communal leaders, and found itself on the White House invite list, even while issuing controversial criticisms of Israel and establishment Jewish groups on several occasions.

Calendar Picks and Clicks: Oct. 1-6, 2010

Ryan Torok September 28, 2010

James Franco stars as Allen Ginsberg in “Howl,” a biopic that weaves together the beat poet’s early life in New York City, the 1957 San Francisco obscenity trial that followed publication of his book “Howl and Other Poems,” and an animated interpretation of the poem, considered Ginsberg’s seminal work. Fri. Laemmle Sunset 5, Playhouse 7, Town Center 5 and Monica 4-Plex. laemmle.com.

Letters to the Editor: Bimah politics, Ariel status Ground Zero Mosque, photo correction

Jewish Journal September 28, 2010

I completely disagree with Rabbi Richard Levy in his comments saying that politics should be allowed to be preached from the pulpit (“Panel on Politics From the Pulpit,” Sept. 24). The pulpit is no place for some rabbi to force his or her political beliefs on the congregation, unless he or she chooses to allow those with dissenting views to preach theirs. Why should a rabbi choose to make some of his or her congregation uncomfortable while spouting their political ideas? If I want political views, I’ll go to political meetings, where I will be free to express my political thoughts.

The Circuit: Interfaith at Beth Shir Shalom, Kehillat Israel, Janet Madden, Miriam Heller Stern

Jewish Journal September 28, 2010

Muslim singer and prayer leader Ben Youcef, left, and the Islamic Center of Southern California’s Religious Affairs Director Jihad Turk, second from right, joined Rabbi Neil Comess-Daniels, right, and Cantor Ken Cohen, second from left, for Rosh Hashanah song and prayer at Santa Monica’s Beth Shir Sholom. In his sermon, “A Holy Place,” Comess-Daniels urged congregants to support the Manhattan Islamic community center. Photo courtesy of Beth Shir Sholom

Getty traces ownership of Nazi-era looted art

Tom Tugend September 28, 2010

The Getty Research Institute (GRI) is in the process of combining old-fashioned detective work, modern technology and the scholarly tools of art history to help identify the rightful owners, mainly Jews, of paintings forcibly taken by the Hitler regime.

Lawmakers urge Pollard clemency to push peace

Jewish Journal September 28, 2010

Four U.S. lawmakers have initiated a letter urging President Obama to release Jonathan Pollard as a means of advancing the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.

Congress hears testimony on Holocaust insurance

Jewish Journal September 28, 2010

Supporters and opponents of the latest version of proposed legislation that would allow Holocaust survivors to sue World War II-era insurers in U.S. courts testified in Congress.

Living in the Place of Formation: Parashat Bereshit (Genesis 1:1-6:8)

Jewish Journal September 28, 2010

My family recently moved into a smaller house. A lot of work went into trying to reduce the chaos of the big day, but it was, after all,a move. Unpacking took much longer, as we determined what would be needed and what to put into storage. We got our new place fixed up, and we settled in. Last week, we invited family and our new neighbors over for a chanukat habayit (new home dedication), a housewarming and Sukkot party.

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