The Gifts
Magnificent Montague
March 18, 2004
From 1955 to 1967, Magnificent Montague was the most riveting rhythm-and-blues disc jockey in the nation, presiding over the birth of \”soul\” music.
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V-Day Gestures
Lori Gottlieb
February 12, 2004
It\’s hard enough being single, but listening to those Valentine\’s Day gift-buying countdowns feels a lot like being Jewish and unable to participate in Christmas. So what if there are just five shopping days left before Feb. 14? It\’s like St. Valentine took over St. Nick\’s body, and now the whole coupled country is in another mall-bound tizzy. Maybe it\’s sour grapes, but I don\’t get all the hoopla.
Does the grand romantic gesture really pay off?
Chanukah Rights
Amy Klein
December 18, 2003
Growing up, I was one of the few children that did not receive Chanukah presents. My family gave gelt, the money that children traditionally receive on the holiday while gambling over the game of dreidel, the spinning top.
Fed Campaign Ends on High Note
Jewish Journal Staff
September 4, 2003
In June, the Journal incorrectly reported the 2003 results as slightly down based on incomplete figures that did not reflect the final campaign push.
Time for Something Sweet
Jewish Journal Staff
September 4, 2003
Platters of apple slivers prepared for dunking in honey are a holiday ritual symbolizing hope for a sweet New Year.
It’s All About You
J.D. Smith
July 31, 2003
Ultimately, it seems that the man\’s point of view on the subject of marriage is somewhat irrelevant.
B’nai Mitzvah Bond With Israel
Keren Engelberg
June 12, 2003
Medical oncologist Dr. Daniel Lieber reached a breaking point two years ago. Israel\’s poor economic state had him so concerned that he began moonlighting as a volunteer for State of Israel Bonds Development Corporation for Israel (DCI), primarily trying to induce doctors to invest their pension money.
Community Briefs
Jewish Journal
May 8, 2003
It\’s not every day or even every year that a Jewish organization honors a Catholic nun — but naming her Community Mother of the Year seems odd for a Jewish organization.
Vouchers for Life
Norman Ciment
January 16, 2003
\”Murderous explosion at Sbarros\”
\”Three dead in fatal drive-by shooting\”For me, like for most American Jews, reading the morning newspaper is an event that fills me with dread. Over the last two years I have conditioned myself to hope for the best. But, after reading and hearing about so many horrific events, deep down it seems that I have come to expect the worst.
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