Obituaries
Jewish Journal
January 15, 2014
Steven Akana died Dec. 23 at 63. Survived by sons Alex, Matt (Brooke); mother Patricia; sister Christine; brother Patrick. Groman Eden
Category
January 15, 2014
Letters to the editor: Pomegranate trees, money in the Jewish community and UCLA
Jewish Journal
January 15, 2014
This article brought tears to my eyes as I, too, have a tendency to fall in love with my trees (“Pom Wonderful,” Jan. 10). So I would urge you, if you have not already done so, to consult with a certified and licensed arborist before heeding the advice of a contractor who tells you to cut down your tree.\n
Calendar: January 18-24
Laura Donney
January 15, 2014
The acclaimed violinist conducts one of the United Kingdom’s most prestigious orchestras through some Bach, Schoenberg and Brahms. Born in Tel Aviv, Zukerman trained at Juilliard before playing with the London Symphony Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic.
Sanctions support grows
Jewish Journal
January 15, 2014
More than half the U.S. Senate has signed on to a bill that would intensify sanctions against Iran. But in a sign of the so-far successful effort by the White House to keep the bill from reaching a veto-busting 67 supporters, only 16 Democrats are on board.
Sharon’s unfinished business
Jewish Journal
January 15, 2014
When I first heard about Ariel Sharon’s stroke — the first one, a minor brain attack about four weeks before he suffered the massive hemorrhage that would leave him comatose for the final eight years of his life — I was having dinner at a Jerusalem restaurant with a colleague from The Jerusalem Post.
When the Palestinian education system teaches hate, Abbas’ opinion barely matters
Noga Gur-Arieh
January 15, 2014
Expose the enemy: Say yes
David Suissa
January 15, 2014
I’m worried about Israel. I’m always worried about the terror forces in the region that want to destroy the Jewish state, but these days, I’m even more worried about the evil forces around the world that want to annihilate Israel through other means.
NATO says Turkey no longer balks at missile shield helping Israel
Jewish Journal
January 15, 2014
Turkey has accepted assurances a planned NATO missile defense system in which it is playing a part is not designed to protect Israel as well, the alliance\’s deputy secretary-general said on Wednesday.
Filipina caregiver wins ‘X-Factor Israel’
Jewish Journal
January 15, 2014
A 47-year-old Filipina caregiver won the “X-Factor Israel” reality show.
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