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December 20, 2012
Israel complains to U.N. about rearming by Hezbollah
Israel\’s U.N. envoy urged the Security Council on Thursday to condemn what he described as significant rearming by Hezbollah, saying the Lebanese militant group now possessed an arsenal of tens of thousands of missiles capable of hitting Israel.
Madoff’s younger brother sentenced to 10 years for role in Ponzi scheme
The younger brother of Bernard Madoff will serve 10 years in prison for his role in his brother\’s Ponzi scheme that stole billions of dollars from investors, a U.S. judge said on Thursday.
Calendar Picks and Clicks: Dec 22, 2012 – Jan 4, 2013
Now in its fifth year, Laemmle Theatres hosts a Christmas Eve sing-along screening of “Fiddler on the Roof,” Norman Jewison’s 1971 film adaptation of the long-running Broadway musical. Upon entering the theater, attendees receive lyric sheets for “Matchmaker,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were a Rich Man” and other songs. Mon. 7:30 p.m. $11 (general), $8 (children under 12, seniors 62 and over). Town Center 5, 17200 Ventura Blvd., Encino. NoHo 7, 5240 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Royal Theatre, 11523 Santa Monica Blvd., West Los Angeles. (310) 478-3836. laemmle.com.
The Challah King of Beverly Hills
The first time Chris Brugler ever made challah, it was for Shabbat dinner at the private home where he had just been hired as a personal chef.
Letters to the Editor: New Israel Fund, murder, two-state solution
I’ve spent 20-plus years as a working peacenik on the board of the New Israel Fund and Israel Policy Forum and even served as president of Americans for Peace Now, and I find it quite painful to admit that I agree with much of Rob Eshman’s editorial (“Two-State Attrition,” Dec. 14). There certainly is no reality to Peace Now now.
Hail, Caesarstone!
As California’s real estate market continues its recovery and spring remodeling season is poised to start, many homeowners are once again looking for enduring ways to rejuvenate their living spaces and add value to their homes.
Jewish Free Loan Association: Small-business help
Dan Savell and his wife, Abby, knew exactly what they needed to take their percussion rental business to the next level.
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