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N for No-Nonsense Natalie

Amy Longsdorf March 16, 2006

Natalie Portman has probably populated more fanboy fantasies than anyone this side of Jessica Alba.
Besides presiding over the recent \”Star Wars\” films as Queen Amidala, she plays a bald, beautiful and badass revolutionary in \”V For Vendetta,\” opening March 17, the latest film from \”Matrix\” masterminds Andy and Larry Wachowski. As the missing link between the universes of George Lucas and the Wachowski Brothers, Portman holds a unique place in geek-movie history

The Hebrascope: Signs of the Jewdiac

Jew Girl February 23, 2006

There’s a study that shows that lab rats don’t get as stressed from being shocked as they do from not knowing when the shocks will come. Put that rat on a regular shocking schedule, and it doesn’t freak out.

‘Gates’ Hold Key to Palestinians’ Pain

Gabriel Meyer February 23, 2006

\”Gate of the Sun,\” was originally published in Beirut in 1998 to great acclaim. Subsequently, translations appeared in French and Hebrew, and an epic four-and-a-half-hour film version, \”The Gate of the Sun,\” directed by Egyptian film director Yousry Nasrallah, was released in 2004. The just-released English edition was translated from the Arabic by Humphrey Davies for Archipelago Books.

AF Academy’s New Religion Rules Hit

Matthew E. Berger February 16, 2006

A number of Jewish leaders say their efforts to change the Air Force Academy\’s position on Christian proselytizing were overmatched by the evangelical community, which fought any move to restrict religious discussion on campus.

Q & A With Rabbi Ed Feinstein

Amy Klein February 16, 2006

After more than 20 years at Valley Beth Shalom, Rabbi Ed Feinstein recently was named senior rabbi at the Encino synagogue, succeeding Rabbi Harold Schulweis. Recently, Rabbi Feinstein, 51, began teaching an adult education course called \”Knowing God: The History of the Jewish Spiritual Journey.\”

Scales of Injustice

Abby Ellin February 16, 2006

After 25 years of dieting, this is what I know: There\’s more to me than the sum of my parts, no matter how much they weigh.

Botox Treatments Aid Stroke Survivors

Steve Ditlea February 16, 2006

Better known for cosmetic enhancement, Botox injections immobilize key muscles in stricken arms or legs, allowing physical therapy and exercise to extend range of motion and flexibility. Effects wear off, so the Botox is reinjected every three months for a year or more.

Boutique Teaches Brides Love Lessons

Carin Davis February 9, 2006

The Love Boutique sells everything from massage oils to lingerie and romantic board games to self-help books. In keeping with the store\’s philosophy, these items are merely tools to help women feel elegant, sexy and self-confident.

Valentine’s Day.com

Amy Klein February 9, 2006

\”J-ated,\” as in \”jaded,\” might be the best way to describe the ennui that has set in among many JDaters these days, singles tired of the merry-go-round of endless possibility and disappointment.

In spite of that, or because of it, new dating Web sites seem to pop up every day.

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