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Better Future Tied to Secession

Keith Richman October 31, 2002

For decades, hard-working, committed citizens have been struggling to break the Valley free from remote politicians and uncaring bureaucrats, whose interests are focused on downtown interests with downtown influence. If we are successful, Valley independence will provide a more representative and more accountable government for all Los Angeles residents.

Declines in public safety, after-school programs, health care, education, transportation and the loss of middle-

Silver Lining for Silverlake

Michael Aushenker July 18, 2002

At the onset of 2002, it looked like curtains for the Silverlake-Los Feliz Jewish Community Center (JCC). The JCC, located at Sunset Boulevard and Bates Avenue, was one of five sites originally slated to be shut down and sold so that parent organization Jewish Community Centers of Greater Los Angeles (JCCGLA) could repay a $3 million debt.

Israel in the Valley

Michael Aushenker April 26, 2001

So 40,000 people can\’t be wrong, right? That\’s how many people are expected to attend next week\’s 53rd Annual Israel Independence Day Festival.

From Best Boy to Best Man

Naomi Pfefferman December 4, 1997

Two decades ago, filmmaker Ira Wohl sat at the Passover table andthought about his cousin, Philly. For his first 50 years, thedevelopmentally disabled Philly had lived at home with his parents inQueens, never venturing into the world. Wohl now wondered how Phillywould survive once his ailing parents were gone.

Celebrating Israel’s Independence

Jewish Journal May 22, 1997

While it may be true that if you ask two Jews a question, you\’re likely to get three different opinions, it appears that thousands were in agreement last Sunday: The Israel Independence Day Festival at Hansen Dam was the place to be to celebrate the Jewish State\’s 49th birthday. Festival organizers said that attendance reached 10,000 for the daylong event, which featured food, live entertainment, cultural exhibits, picnic areas and a children\’s amusement park.

Israel at 49

Jewish Journal May 8, 1997

Looking for a traditional Israeli way to celebrate Yom Ha\’Atzma\’ut?

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