A light with stars and snowflake Christmas lights, every year the city of Bethlehem, which is known as the birthplace of both Jesus and Christianity, hosts a series of Christmas celebrations.
Israel’s hopes for an Oscar in the best foreign-language film category were dashed Dec. 15 when “Sand Storm” failed to make the cut as competing entries from 85 countries were narrowed to nine semifinalists.
Patrick Emerson McCormick, an entertainment attorney who was raised Catholic, converted to Judaism after meeting his Jewish wife, Jessica.
Tucked into the Ojai Valley of Ventura County are some of the most pristine and beautiful locations in Southern California — an idyllic place to go to summer camp or unwind on a retreat.
An aspiring firefighter for the City of La Habra Heights has sued the municipality, alleging he endured months of workplace harassment based on his Jewish heritage and perceived sexual orientation.
On the afternoon of Dec. 2, Jordan Peisner, a 14-year old freshman at El Camino Real Charter High School, went with two friends to a nearby Wendy’s in the Platt Village Shopping Center in West Hills, a popular after-school hangout.
Nearly six years ago, when President Barack Obama was set to elevate one of his top emissaries to the Jewish community to the Israel ambassadorship, Dan Shapiro asked for — and got — the endorsement of one of Obama’s fiercest pro-Israel critics.
Julius Bendat died Dec. 8 at 93. Survived by wife Mildred; daughter Cindy; son Jim (Marilyn); 3 grandchildren; sister Nette Marmalefsky; brother Jack. Hillside
Melissa Manchester sure knows how to write a song.
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