Prayer space dedicated at Children’s Hospital
Jewish Journal
February 17, 2016
In a significant upgrade, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) unveiled a $3 million interfaith prayer space on Jan. 22.
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February 17, 2016
Israel trips add hasbara to Oscar swag bags
Orit Arfa
February 17, 2016
Israel is in the headlines again, but this time for glitz and glamour rather than politics.
Joseph Sanberg: A one-man army against poverty
Danielle Berrin
February 17, 2016
On a recent Thursday morning at Casa Teresa, an emergency women’s shelter in Orange County, five spirited, young pregnant women and a new mother gathered around a conference table, waiting for for their class on budgeting to begin.
Moving and shaking: JBBBSLA, Janice Kamenir-Reznik steps down and more
Ryan Torok
February 17, 2016
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles (JBBBSLA) CEO Randy Schwab appeared at the organization’s centennial at the Petersen Automotive Museum on Feb. 4, dressed appropriately for the venue by wearing a jacket once donned by Hollywood icon Steve McQueen.
Pro-Syrian military source denies reports of Israeli strikes inside Syria
Jewish Journal
February 17, 2016
A pro-Syrian government military source denied reports that Israel carried out air strikes inside Syria on Wednesday.
When politicians invoke religion
Jewish Journal
February 17, 2016
Speeches about religious faith – specifically the Christian faith – have become a staple of presidential campaigns and this cycle is no different.
Burglary claims more than $80k from local Jewish institutions
Ryan Torok
February 17, 2016
At least $80,000 in sound and audio equipment and other valuables were stolen early on Feb. 7 from Hollywood Temple Beth El and the Iranian American Jewish Federation (IAJF) in West Hollywood, according to law officials.
Israeli soccer player earns tryout with NFL
Jewish Journal
February 17, 2016
An Israeli professional soccer player will be trying out for the National Football League as a kicker.
After anti-Semitic post, Ted Nugent joins Jewish gun rights group
Jewish Journal
February 17, 2016
Ted Nugent has reportedly joined a Jewish gun rights advocacy group after being sharply criticized for posting an image on Facebook blaming several prominent Jews for spearheading gun control.
New book prompts soul-searching in Lithuania about Holocaust-era complicity
Jewish Journal
February 17, 2016
As the author of a best-seller that deals with female sexuality after 50, the Lithuanian novelist Ruta Vanagaite is used to embarrassing questions from journalists about her private life.
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