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A Woman’s Touch

Rabbi Karen Deitsch March 23, 2006

The stereotypical Jewish woman is strong, supportive, receptive and respected. Growing up, she is showered with love, pampered by objects and experiences of beauty and quality. She keeps a welcoming home. She attends to detail, wants what she wants and is unapologetically \”high maintenance.\” She is wise, and capable of keen manipulation. She is emotional — following her heart more than her mind. She is nurturing, loyal, generous and willing to sacrifice. She finds total fulfillment only when she has balanced her work with marriage (preferably to a doctor or lawyer) and children. Most significantly, she loves receiving beautiful clothing, fine perfume and dazzling jewelry.

Friedan: Universal Woman, Particular Jew

Blu Greenberg February 9, 2006

Betty Friedan, who died last weekend at age 85 at her home in Washington, D.C., was both universal woman and particular Jew. The word Jewish does not appear at all in \”The Feminine Mystique,\” her seminal work, yet every heartbeat was a Jewish one. Once, in her 50s, after fame, fortune and independence had filled her life, she asked one favor of friends — to find her a nice Jewish husband.

Capturing Chasidim

Susan Josephs January 19, 2006

While other photographers have sought to document Chasidism from more of an insider\’s perspective, Maya Dreilinger purposefully maintained her distance as an outsider. She wandered around the La Brea area dressed as she normally does and refused the occasional invitation to dinner at someone\’s home.

Kosher Stylin’

Jessica Ravitz June 2, 2005

I have plenty of friends who keep more strictly kosher than I do, but even some of them make exceptions — like bouillabaisse in France or lobster in Maine. I deviate when I\’m the guest in someone\’s home, and the options are slim — my rationale being that it\’s better to not shame a host than to stick to my half-baked rules.

Queen of Laughter

Michael Aushenker March 27, 2003

The self-described raconteur refuses to label herself a stand-up comedian. But Rhea Kohan\’s wit has, over the last decade, made her a sought-after personality in the local Jewish community, and she refuses to charge money for her humorous hostessing.

Ethel Lozabnick: Community Leader

Jewish Journal September 13, 2001

A community activist, whose commitment to the Jewish community and Zionist causes was locally and nationally recognized, passed away Aug. 17, 2001. Ethel Lozabnick had served as National Vice President of Hadassah the largest woman\’s volunteer organization in the United States and the largest Zionist organization in the world and was a member of Hadassah\’s National Board. For her zionist activities, she received the distinguished Women of Merit Award in 1965, and in 1999 was one of three outstanding veteran local zionists honored by the American Zionist Movement with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Her commitment, dedication and tireless efforts on behalf of Israel led her to that country more than 40 times, including travel to Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and Jordan as a woman\’s representative to early peace discussions.

Jewish and Normal? Oy!

Naomi Pfefferman September 6, 2001

NBC\’s hit \”Will & Grace,\” which is up for 12 Emmys this month, is one of the first network shows to feature an appealing homosexual main character. But the sitcom — which revolves around gay attorney Will and his best gal pal Grace — is a first for another reason: its novel depiction of a young Jewish woman.\n\nGrace Adler, played by Jewish actress Debra Messing, is a gorgeous, kooky interior designer who is neither pushy nor a shopaholic. Forget pathetic Melissa from \”thirtysomething\” or obnoxious Vicki from \”Suddenly Susan.\”

Literary Jewish Girls

Rahel Musleah June 21, 2001

It\’s time to make room for a newer generation of American Jewish writers, many of whom are young women who have not even hit 30.

Redefining Beauty

Naomi Pfefferman June 21, 2001

\”Why don\’t we f— this audition and I\’ll play you right now for the part?\” she said. \”If I lose, you\’ll never see me again. But if I win, I walk out of here with the script.\”

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