November 4, 2010

Finding a future for Holocaust memory

Jonah Lowenfeld November 4, 2010

In the Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Memorial Library, books on the era line the shelves and display cases are filled with artifacts of pre-Holocaust European Jewish life. There’s a yellowing tallit, a velvet curtain from a Munich synagogue, an elegant apron and a first-edition Dutch copy of “The Diary of Anne Frank.” There’s also a crisp digital photograph of a single green pear balanced on a metal rail, a train track. Into the pear’s shiny green skin is carved a Star of David.

Israeli military admits killing of Gaza terrorist

Jewish Journal November 4, 2010

The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that it assassinated a senior Palestinian terrorist in the Gaza Strip.

Martin Kraar, former CJF and Weizmann Institute head, dies at 69

Jewish Journal November 4, 2010

Martin Kraar, who was instrumental in helping the Council of Jewish Federations merge with the United Jewish Appeal and the United Israel Appeal, has died.

Daniel Matt: Revealing the secrets of the Zohar

Jewish Journal November 4, 2010

Kabbalah- the ancient study of Jewish mysticism – continues to be one of the spiritual movements du jour in Hollywood and around the world. What makes this news timely is that if you are interested in exploring why Kabbalah is relevant today, you should attend one of the lectures from world-renowned author and lecturer Dan Matt when he makes a rare visit to Los Angeles at the Day of Kabbalah on November 14th to be hosted by JConnectLA (www.jewlicious.com) . To experience Matt’s thoughtful wisdom, we highlight our interview with him about various teachable moments from the Kabbalah.