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Midlife Calling
For years, Min Kantrowitz resisted the pull. Sure, the books on her nightstand were more likely to be a reference guide to the Talmud rather than the latest best-seller. But a rabbi?
Nathan’s Voice
At a time when Jews have unprecedented access to money and political power, it\’s a fair question to ask: What do we bring to the table as Jews?
Two Educators Earn Honors
Barry Koff earned a state teaching credential and completed a master\’s degree in Jewish education through Chicago\’s Spertus College. Yet his first career as an on-air radio broadcaster comes through in his classroom.
‘Shrek 2’ Writer Gets His Happy Ending
Before David Weiss came to Hollywood as a 24-year-old screenwriter hopeful, the elders of his church put their hands on him to entrust him with a Godly mission.
Expert Wants Israel Quake Forecast Role
The man hailed by many of his fellow scientists as the world\’s leading earthquake predictor has proven his mettle in California and Japan and now wants to help Israel become the forecasting center for the Middle East.
Rabbi William Kramer Dies at 84
An overflow crowd of nearly 500 mourners attended funeral services last week for Rabbi William M. Kramer, a Los Angeles institution, who died at the age of 84.
Psychic Channels Her Gift Into Novel
I don\’t know how many Jewish psychics there are in Great Neck, N.Y., but Rochelle Jewel Shapiro is easy to spot in the lunchtime crowd at Bruce\’s, a restaurant and bakery in the heart of the Long Island town.
Russian Singer’s Star Shines Again
The waitress at Canter\’s Deli looks vaguely annoyed as Aida Vedischeva makes herself at home in a back booth, spreading her memorabilia across the table.
Vocational Service Gains Career Center
To Vivian Seigel, Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) is a living, breathing entity that must grow with the times or risk irrelevance.
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