The Jewish Mambo King
Michael Aushenker
June 27, 2002
Real estate entrepreneur Brad Gluckstein had a vision. Perhaps not as dramatic as one of those sightings of Mary Magdalene, but a vision nonetheless.
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Exodus From Addiction and Shame
Mike Levy
March 28, 2002
These are the Ten Plagues of Prison Life, and we take a drop of grape juice out of our cups for each: Damage left in the wake of destructive addiction. Abusive relationships. Low self-esteem. The embittered spirit. Wrong attitude. Weakening mind and body. Daily degradation. Deprivation. Captivity. Separation from loved ones.
Calendar & Singles
Solange Borna
August 23, 2001
B\’nai Tikvah Congregation: 9 a.m. Shabbat service. 5820 Manchester Ave., Westchester. For more information, call (310) 645-6262.
Whom Pardons Are “Made For”
Tom Tugend
March 8, 2001
\nThe list of pardons granted by President Clinton on his last day in office included fugitive financier Marc Rich and convicted drug dealer Carlos Vignali — and then there was Al Schwimmer.
Alternative Scene
Steve Getzug
October 26, 2000
The Shabbat morning services last Saturday were wonderful.
How the field guide was compiled
Jewish Journal
September 7, 2000
The Journal contacted about 80 synagogues and other organizations that conduct High Holy Days services, from across the spectrum of religious observance.
Community Briefs
Michael Aushenker
June 29, 2000
From the \”Who Knew?\” department comes this interesting tidbit: Lashon hara has a staunch opponent and Judaism an enthusiastic fan in, of all people, the pop musician known as Beck.
Peace, It’s Wonderful
Ivor Davis
June 8, 2000
Hebrew for forgiveness, Selichot services are a time of preparation for the New Year, generally held after the conclusion of Shabbat prior to Rosh Hashanah.
Recreating the World
Tom Tugend
January 13, 2000
An innovative musical service will premiere simultaneously at 40 synagogues in the United States and Canada on Shabbat Shirah, the Sabbath of Song, on Jan. 21.\nEleven Southland synagogues will participate in the event.\n\n
Why Us?
Alan N
June 24, 1999
I\’m sure that most of you have heard about how three synagogues in my hometown of Sacramento were firebombed early Friday morning. And perhaps you have heard about the pain that so many Jews around the country are feeling. And, of course, these feelings run even deeper among those of us who are members of one of the temples.
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