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Rex Weiner


L.A. Rabbi-Turned-Candidate Raises Hackles

By Rex Weiner

A southern California rabbi-turned-longshot Republican U.S. Senate candidate is under fire for anti-Islamic comments in which he purports to speak for “white, Christian America.”Read More


Counter-Culture's Paul Krassner Nears 80

By Rex Weiner

Counter-Culture's Paul Krassner Nears 80
Paul Krassner still does stand-up comedy, though now it’s with a cane. And he still plays a ‘now-I-am-now-I-ain’t’ peek-a-boo with his Jewish identity.Read More


Shimon Peres Draws Oohs in La-La Land

By Rex Weiner

Shimon Peres Draws Oohs in La-La Land
Age has taken a toll on Israeli President Shimon Peres. Yet, his eloquence and charisma made him as much of a star as those he met in Hollywood.Read More


Would-Be L.A. Mayor Seeks Jewish Votes

By Rex Weiner

Would-Be L.A. Mayor Seeks Jewish Votes
Wendy Greuel is the only one of four Los Angeles mayoral candidates who isn’t Jewish. That didn’t stop her from showing up at four synagogues during the High Holy Days.Read More


Jan Perry Seeks Higher Calling

By Rex Weiner

Jan Perry Seeks Higher Calling
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Jan Perry wants to be the city’s first female mayor. She would also be the first Jew, having converted to Judaism 30 years ago.Read More




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