Voices of LA arts fest brings ethnic, religious diversity to city
Jewish Journal
July 23, 2014
A new summer cultural arts festival is bringing a fresh Jewish feel to Los Angeles.
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July 23, 2014
If Norman Lear at 92 is what 92 is, I’ll have what he’s having
Marty Kaplan
July 23, 2014
It is not widely known that Norman Lear and I have the same mother.
Moving and shaking
Ryan Torok
July 23, 2014
The University of California Board of Regents on July 16 approved pro-Israel UCLA student Avi Oved as its student regent-designate, a nonvoting position.
Why is this Gaza conflict different? Dead children.
Rob Eshman
July 23, 2014
I was a guest on Warren Olney’s “Which Way, L.A.?” on KCRW-FM this past Monday afternoon when the host stumped me. He was speaking with me about the response of the Los Angeles Jewish community to the Gaza war.
The Israel-Hamas war through Haredi Orthodox eyes
Jewish Journal
July 23, 2014
Most Israelis blame the war in Gaza squarely on Hamas, though there are plenty who fault the Israeli government for not pursuing peace more aggressively.
Choose Life: Jews and Muslims working for peace together in Israel
Jewish Journal
July 23, 2014
While violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has escalated in recent weeks, a small group is attempting to keep dialogue open between the disparate groups.
The immigration debate: Children at the border
Jewish Journal
July 23, 2014
Earlier this month, when I saw the images from Murrieta of anti-immigration protesters blocking a bus of undocumented women and children, I couldn’t help but be reminded of the story of the MS St. Louis, the boat of Jewish refugees that attempted to reach America in 1939.
Police: Murdered Florida State prof Dan Markel was target
Jewish Journal
July 23, 2014
Dan Markel, the Florida State University law professor who was murdered in his home, was shot in the head by someone who wanted him dead, police said.
Israel and Islamism are both occupying Palestine
Jewish Journal
July 23, 2014
While Gazans, their Hamas leadership and pro-Palestinian supporters around the world condemn Israel’s Operation Protective Edge, now turning into a ground invasion, it’s time Muslims examined the Other Occupation: the inexorable advance of political Islamism over Islam.
Obama administration presses for $225M addition to Iron Dome funding
Jewish Journal
July 23, 2014
The Obama administration asked Congress to fast-track Israel’s request for an additional $225 million for the Iron Dome anti-missile system.
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