June 14, 2011

French film asks, what’s in a ‘name’?

Tom Tugend June 14, 2011

Baya Benmahmoud, the heroine of the French film “The Names of Love,” gives new meaning to the concept of political activism. A fervent, if rather naïve, left-winger whose guiding motto is, “Make love, not war,” her mission is to convert right-wing politicians to the correct ideology by sleeping with them. “I am a political whore,” she announces proudly when she meets Arthur Martin, a 40-ish, uptight ornithologist, who rambles on about bird diseases when Baya inquires whether they should make love at his or her place.

Motion to vacate Prop 8 ruling over Judge Walker’s sexuality is denied

JewishJournal.com June 14, 2011

A federal judge who ruled against a ban on same-sex marriage in California and later revealed that he is gay showed no evidence he was prejudiced in the case, according to a ruling Tuesday.

Volume 26, Number 16

Jewish Journal June 14, 2011

Rep. Brad Sherman will introduce bill outlawing city circumcision bans

Jonah Lowenfeld June 14, 2011

Reacting to recent efforts to advance ballot measures banning circumcision of underage males in California cities, Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) is set to introduce a bill that would prevent municipalities nationwide from prohibiting the procedure.

Sherman will introduce bill outlawing city circumcision bans

Aaron Wood June 14, 2011

Vladimir Lenin was part Jewish, according to declassified KGB files

JewishJournal.com June 14, 2011

Obituaries: June 17-June 23, 2011

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Ryan Torok June 14, 2011

Organized by the folks who bring you the Jewlicious Festival, this inaugural, two-day concert series features sounds of the rising indie folk-rock revival Tuesday night. Wednesday: high-energy local bands. Artists include soulful singer Hyim, indie songstress Yael Meyer and pop-rockers The Wellspring, fronted by Blue Fringe’s Dov Rosenblatt. Tue. Through June 15. 7 p.m. (doors), 8-11 p.m. (concerts).

Truth matters

Jewish Journal June 14, 2011

I love Moses. I am a Jew, after all, because of Moses. If we Jews pursue justice, help the poor, feed the hungry and clothe the naked, it is because Moses taught us to do so. Moses is the foundation of our people. Our first and greatest prophet.

Performance series pays tribute to Boyle Heights’ cultural, artistic legacy

Jewish Journal June 14, 2011

When Canter’s Deli first opened in Los Angeles, it was not at its now-famous location on Fairfax Avenue, but in Boyle Heights. And though Canter’s and most of the neighborhood’s Jews have long since deserted Boyle Heights, it was forever touched by the culture of the Jewish community that once called it home. Later waves of immigration brought Japanese, Latino and Russian immigrants to the area, giving Boyle Heights a unique and vibrant ethnic vibe.

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French film asks, what’s in a ‘name’?

Motion to vacate Prop 8 ruling over Judge Walker’s sexuality is denied

Volume 26, Number 16

Rep. Brad Sherman will introduce bill outlawing city circumcision bans

Sherman will introduce bill outlawing city circumcision bans

Vladimir Lenin was part Jewish, according to declassified KGB files

Obituaries: June 17-June 23, 2011

Calendar Picks and Clicks: June 14-June 23, 2011

Truth matters

Performance series pays tribute to Boyle Heights’ cultural, artistic legacy

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