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April 21, 2022
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Chant “Long Live the Intifada,” “We Want All ‘48‘” in Front of LA Israeli Consulate
Aaron Bandler
April 21, 2022
The protest was billed as a rally to “Defend Al-Aqsa” and “Defend Gaza.”
Ahavat Torah Is Teaching Torah to Women Prisoners
Kylie Ora Lobell
April 21, 2022
During her time behind bars, Badger, who is Jewish, learned Torah with volunteers, including Rabbi Miriam Hamrell of Ahavat Torah Congregation. Together, with other Jewish inmates, they would celebrate Shabbat, Rosh Chodesh and Jewish holidays, hear about Talmudic teachings and take classes on ethics and justice.
New Book Explores Cold Case Murders at a Jewish Farming Colony in Argentina
Roberto Loiederman
April 21, 2022
The reader looks over Sinay’s shoulder during the twists and turns of his research, which goes back and forth in time and involves many threads.
Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center Turns 100
Ari L. Noonan
April 21, 2022
When a synagogue with one of the oldest histories in the Los Angeles area celebrated its 100th birthday this month, the emphasis was on youth.
Adat Shalom Creates a Happy Passover for Survivors
Ari L. Noonan
April 21, 2022
Forty Adat Shalom synagogue members fanned out to the homes of 200 of the neediest survivors of the Shoah bearing kosher for Passover food.
The Meal Train: A Great Community Gift
Kylie Ora Lobell
April 21, 2022
Now, any time I see a meal train posted in a WhatsApp group or on Facebook, I sign up, even if I don’t know the person.
Remembering Gilbert Gottfried
Daniel Lobell
April 21, 2022
Gilbert was what we in the comedy business call “a comic’s comic,” meaning that even comedians would enjoy watching him.
The Four Questions
Rachel Hoffman
April 21, 2022
The seder’s dark mysteries unfold only gradually, over decades, forming an arc of love and protection between the elders, seasoned by painful experience, and the youngest children.
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