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Fast Forward Elderly Man Wearing Kippah Attacked Near Los Angeles Synagogue
(JTA) — An elderly man wearing a kippah was attacked as he walked to morning prayers in a Los Angeles neighborhood. The attack took place Monday morning in the Fairfax District, near the Congregation Bais Yehuda synagogue, according to the local ABC affiliate, KABC. Surveillance video shows the assailant punching and kicking the man, knocking…
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The Schmooze Jews About Town: Harry Potter Passover, Free Pizza, #SiliconJew Shabbat And More
Jews About Town is a new weekly column that features the hottest Jewish social events, parties, and networking opportunities for young professionals. To suggest a future event or write about one of these events, email us . Follow us on Twitter at @JewAboutTown. Your Week Ahead: March 28-April 2 Tuesday NYC — The rabbi behind…
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The Schmooze Jews About Town: Wizard Fest, Beer and Science, Spice Up Your Cooking and More
Jews About Town is a new weekly column that features the hottest Jewish social events, parties, and networking opportunities for young professionals. To suggest a future event or write about one of these events, email us . Follow us on Twitter at @JewAboutTown. Last night, the NYC #JewsAboutTown hung out with Isramerica at their annual…
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Fast Forward Eric Garcetti, First Jewish Mayor Of Los Angeles, Wins Reelection In 81% Landslide
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti clinched re-election on Tuesday in a landslide victory that handed him a second four-year term in charge of America’s second-largest city. Garcetti won 81 percent of the vote, according to a tally of all ballots early on Wednesday. The nearest of his 10 challengers Mitchell Schwartz, who was California state…
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The Schmooze Jews About Town: Night at the Jewseum, City Winery, Purim Balls, and More
Jews About Town is a new weekly column that features the hottest Jewish social events, parties, and networking opportunities for young professionals. To suggest a future event or write about one of these events, email us . Follow us on Twitter at @JewAboutTown. The Week Ahead: March 6 – 12 Monday NYC — Get up…
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Community BREAKING: Westboro Baptist Church To Protest Outside Modern Orthodox LA School
I just got word that an anti-Semitic, anti-LBGT group, the Westboro Baptist Church, plans to hold a protest outside a Modern Orthodox high school in our area on Monday morning, February 27. The school is called Shalhevet, which means small flame in Hebrew. It educates kids with a religious and secular education. It certainly isn’t…
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The Schmooze Jews About Town: Shahs of Shabbat, YidLife Crisis, Mardi Gras, and More
Jews About Town is a new weekly column that will feature the hottest Jewish social events, parties, and networking opportunities for young professionals. To suggest a future event or write about one of these events, email us . Follow us on Twitter at @JewAboutTown. The Week Ahead: February 27 – Sunday March 5 Monday Los…
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Life A Jewish Mother Reports from the Enormous Los Angeles Women’s March
Like the juggernaut hit “La La Land,” the Women’s March Los Angeles revealed a sparkling city of stars. An estimated 750,000 participants showed up to demonstrate solidarity and celebrate human rights. The record-shattering attendance made the L.A. March the biggest of them all. Friday’s heavy rainstorm dusted off palm trees, hosed down sidewalks and power-washed…
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