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JewsOnFirst.org Continues Fight Against Aggressive Christian Activities

Naomi Pfefferman September 7, 2006

Several months ago, activist Rabbi Haim Dov Beliak learned of a Jewish family allegedly forced to flee its Delaware town after protesting aggressive Christian activities in the public schools. Thus Beliak zeroed in on the Delaware family — Mona and Marco Dobrich and their two children — who had filed a lawsuit along with a family known only as the \”Does\” about a year ago.

Jesus’ Man Has a Plan

Rob Eshman June 22, 2006

Warren told Wolfson his interest is in helping all houses of worship, not in converting Jews. He said there are more than enough Christian souls to deal with for starters.

All Saints’ IRS Fight Gets Jewish Support

Eric Berkowitz November 17, 2005

The IRS has threatened to revoke the church\’s tax-exempt status for speaking out strongly on political issues. But Bacon showed no signs of backing down. And based on the reaction from the Southern California rabbinate, rhetorical reinforcements are already in place.

The Inner Sanctum

Rob Eshman September 1, 2005

I had just finished up with a tour of the new Mormon Temple in Newport Beach when I came face to face with Kathleen.

Political Journal

Idan Ivri July 28, 2005

Between 150,000 and 300,000 expatriate Israelis live in the Los Angeles area, and some of them are pushing for the right to cast absentee ballots in Israeli elections.

The Jewish Seat

Rob Eshman July 7, 2005

Seven American Jews have served on the Supreme Court of the United States of America.\n\nMake that eight — if you include Sandra Day O\’Connor.\n\nO\’Connor, who announced her retirement from the bench last week, isn\’t Jewish (you read it here first). But her legal opinions have had a profoundly positive effect on American Jewish life, which underscore the potential impact of the person President Bush nominates to replace her.\n\nAppreciation is pouring in for O\’Connor from streams of Judaism that rarely flow together. Orthodox groups have lauded her for her moderation, while more liberal denominations have praised her swing vote on issues dear to them.

O’Connor Played Key Church-State Role

Matthew E. Berger July 7, 2005

The modern-day legal guidelines on how religion fits into the American public square have largely been the creation of one woman: Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O\’Connor.

The U.S. Supreme Court has been fiercely divided for a quarter-century, with four justices opposing religious images in the public square and all federal money to religious organizations, and with four allowing for both.

At the center has been O\’Connor, the first woman on the high court, who announced her resignation last week.

Orthodox Lobbyist in Eye of Ethics Storm

Matthew E. Berger May 12, 2005

Missions to Israel are a staple of Jewish organizations, but when Pepe Barreto leads a group tour there in August, it\’ll represent something new.

Episcopal Church Saves Silver Lake JCC

Marc Ballon April 21, 2005

\”I\’m thrilled. I\’m in heaven. It\’s still hard to believe we did it,\” said Silver Lake president Janie Schulman, who spearheaded efforts to save the center, which has more than 100 children enrolled in its preschool and kindergarten and offers many social, education and cultural programs.

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