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David and Goliath and David

You want media bias? I\’ll give you media bias. Here\’s one big city newspaper\’s account of the Israeli incursion into the Jenin refugee camp: \”Jenin camp looks like the scene of a crime. Its concrete rubble and tortured metal evokes another horror half a world away in New York, smaller in scale, but every bit as repellent in its particulars.\”\n\nThat\’s from the London newspaper The Guardian. The Los Angeles Times, in contrast, ran a long, two-page investigation into what happened in Jenin. It reported the evidence of terrorism that led to Israel\’s decision to go in. It documented the precise and risky manner by which the Israeli army chose to carry out its operation. It recounted the fear of the soldiers and refugees, the killing of innocent Palestinians (that\’s part of the story) and it investigated the wildly inflated stories of Palestinian propagandists and found them lacking.\n\n

Rocky Road to the Rabbinate

Ever since she received her acceptance from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion\’s (HUC-JIR) rabbinical seminary, Stanton\’s life has become a whirlwind of television appearances and telephone interviews — everything from the CBS \”Early Show\” to Black Entertainment Television have taken an interest in her story.

Funny Because It’s Jewish

A laughter-filled evening, with a bit of insight thrown in, was a sure bet as the popular Writers Bloc series brought together actor-comic Jerry Stiller, Vegas legend Shecky Greene, uber-comedy writer Shelley Berman and \”youngster\” Jeffrey Ross.

Israel Brings ‘Flowers’ to L.A.

Naomi Ackerman arrives at Shomrei Torah Synagogue April 28 with \”Flowers Aren\’t Enough,\” the wrenching story of an affluent young woman whose relationship deteriorates into savage abuse.

Being Jan Murray

The first time I saw Jan Murray perform was on my TV in 1964.

The Arab Anti-Semitism Surge

American Jews have ever-changing opinions on peace in the Middle East, and even on the archvillain Yasser Arafat.

Pox Populi

Looking 10 years down the road, I don\’t know whose control will yield the brighter future for the centers themselves and their current and future clients. Both organizations have promise and problems.

Now Hear This

Jewish (and other) radio listeners will be able to time travel back to the world of their immigrant ancestors when "The Yiddish Radio Project" debuts March 19 on stations coast-to-coast.

Balanced Action for Israel

Action Israel offered intensive strategy and communications training in order to equip students with the tools necessary to counteract anti-Israeli sentiment.

Briefs

A preliminary hearing for Rabbi Mordechai Yomtov is set for Feb. 4 at the Los Angeles Municipal Court in downtown Los Angeles.

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