August 7, 2013

Letters to the Editor: NewGround, Liberal colleges and Prager

Jewish Journal August 7, 2013

The NewGround project is as controversial as it is ambitious (“It’s Not Just Talk,” Aug. 2). Although I am skeptical as to its potential success, I believe the focus of the Jewish-Muslim dialogue is myopic. Since 9/11, it has become increasingly obvious that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a symptomatic and symbolic flashpoint of a problem of much greater universal dimensions.

Russia ‘disappointed’ by Obama cancelling Putin meeting, Kremlin says

Jewish Journal August 7, 2013

U.S. President Barack Obama\’s decision to cancel a planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin is disappointing, but he is still welcome in Russia, a top Kremlin foreign policy aide said on Wednesday.

Larry David displays his ‘clear’ enthusiasm

Jewish Journal August 7, 2013

It’s been nearly two years since Larry David’s eighth season of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” aired on HBO, but there’s good news for fans of David’s quirky, idiosyncratic comedy.

Twisted Recap: The Truth Will Out

Zan Romanoff August 7, 2013

‘Lovelace’ — Two versions of a porn star’s tragic tale

Naomi Pfefferman August 7, 2013

Calendar Picks and Clicks: Aug. 10-16, 2013

Laura Donney August 7, 2013

Celebrate Jewish culture with Southern California-based klezmer band Mostly Kosher’s bandleader and singer Leeav Sofer and Janice “Rachele the Matchmaker” Mautner Markham on violin. They perform songs and stories from across the globe as part of the family series “Big!World!Fun!” at the Ford. Sat. 10 a.m. $5 (adults), free (ages 12 and younger). John Anson Ford Theatres, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. E., Hollywood. (323) 461-3673.