When the spring mission of the Men\’s Division for Israel Bonds went to Israel in June they made a pit stop at Magen David Adom (MDA)\’s Blood Center in Ramat Gan so that all the mission participants could donate blood.
To avoid being branded as a collaborator, most Palestinians would not admit to accepting aid from Israel. Samera bravely told her story to A-Sinara, the largest Arabic-language newspaper in the region. Her experience \”was diametrically opposed to everything she\’d been told,\” Larry Rich said.
There was good news and bad news when Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger\’s office phoned Yoram Gutman, executive director of Israel\’s 56th Independence Day Festival, three weeks ago.
\”Arafat is a powerful symbol. But today it\’s very difficult to say that he has control over what\’s happening on the ground.\”
Laemmle Theaters: Release of the Academy Award-nominated documentary, "Prisoner of Paradise," about German Jewish actor Kurt Gerron, sent to a concentration camp and forced to write and direct Nazi propaganda. Laemmle Music Hall, Beverly Hills.
Three Jews, four opinions — right? Of course right. Now mix in something as subjective as one\’s taste in movies.
\”Do you need a ride home?\” he asked me. Those were the last words he spoke to me. I can still feel the grip of his handshake, and his voice still rattles around in my head.
Platters of apple slivers prepared for dunking in honey are a holiday ritual symbolizing hope for a sweet New Year.
Your article on the \”Rabbi Revolution\” (May 30) omitted one very important Westside rabbi.
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