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Davis Loyalists Give Cruz Cold Shoulder

Marc Ballon October 2, 2003

As the Oct. 7 recall election enters its frantic home stretch, the evening of Sept. 26 found Gov. Gray Davis sitting on the bimah at Stephen S. Wise Temple in Bel Air, participating in Rosh Hashanah services.

This was no last-ditch campaign ploy — Davis has attended High Holiday services at the synagogue for years and, according to election experts, most Jews seem likely to vote \”no\” on the recall to keep the beleaguered governor in power. Despite Davis\’ lack of charisma and reputation as a fundraising machine beholden to monied interests, many consider him a trusted supporter of Jewish causes who deserves to keep his job.

Pomegranates: The Healthy, Spiritual High Holiday Fruit

Gaby Wenig September 18, 2003

When you cut open a pomegranate, first removing its turreted crown, then scoring its red, leathery skin, before breaking it apart under water (so the juices won\’t squirt and stain your clothes), you are presented with sacks of glistening, abundant garnet fruit caviar.

Facing the Holidays Without a Mate

Sharon Schatz Rosenthal September 18, 2003

Since losing her husband unexpectedly two years ago, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur have been painful for Liz Safirstein Leshin, 42.

\”For me, the High Holidays and a lot of things like birthdays are very fraught,\” the Westside resident said. \”I haven\’t been able to feel enthusiastic about much of anything spiritual.\”

The Smart Choice

Rabbi Elazar Muskin September 18, 2003

Recently, I came across a story about a man who made the \”unforgivable\” mistake of missing his wife\’s birthday. When the wife expressed her anger, the quick-witted husband responded, \”Sweetheart, how do you expect me to remember your birthday when you never look any older?\”

If only that were true, and we could find the secret elixir for everlasting youth, we would all be happier. Although some French winemakers would like us to believe that imbibing one glass of French wine each day will do the trick, most of us realize that, considering the alternative, aging is a blessing.

Sweet Support for Israel

Andrea Adelson September 11, 2003

The Jewish Federation of Orange County is on its way to starting another New Year tradition by again urging residents to buy Israeli-made honey for their own Rosh Hashanah tables as well as contributing a jar to an Israeli family.

This year, six other Jewish communities in Western states are joining in the \”Honey for the Holidays\” promotion, started by the broad-based O.C. Israel Solidarity Task Force, said Bunnie Mauldin, the O.C. Federation\’s executive director. \”We are with you in sweetness and sorrow,\” reads the card that will be attached to hundreds of honey jars expected to be distributed in the Israeli communities of Kiryat Malachi and Hof Ashkelon.

Giving Meaning to Life

Elliot Fein September 4, 2003

In the movie, \”Oh God! Book II,\” a little girl searches for God (alias the late George Burns). She looks for the Divine in every house of worship in her city. When she is about to give up hope, God appears.

She asks God, \”Where have you been, God? I need you. I looked in every sanctuary in the city trying to find you.\”

God responds, \”Why did you look there? People only show up in those places three times a year.\”

Shhhh … I’m Praying

Pearl Salkin September 5, 2002

Am I the only one who goes to Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur services to listen and participate?

Probably not. But why do I feel that way sometimes?

Competing Voices

Rabbi Elazar Muskin September 5, 2002

Last Rosh Hashana began with the most terrible noise. Terror, trauma, tragedy and evil triumphant filled the air. In addition, Israel and Jews worldwide were subjected to the vilest outburst of anti-Semitism since the 1940s.

A Sept. 11 Parable for Rosh Hashana

Rabbi Daniel S. Brenner September 5, 2002

Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev was asked: \”What is the right spiritual path, that of sorrow or that of joy?\”

He replied: \”There are two kinds of sorrow and two kinds of joy. When a man broods over the misfortunes that have come upon him, that is a bad kind of sorrow. But the grief that comes when a man knows what he has lost is honest and good. The same is true of joy. One who chases empty pleasures is a fool. But one who is truly joyful is like a man who is rebuilding his house after a fire. He feels his need deep in his soul, and with each stone that is laid, his heart rejoices.\”

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