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Comic-Con 2012 Picks

Published on July 10, 2012

Meet Steve Blum

Published on July 1, 2012

Out-of-the-Box Horror [TRAILER]

Published on May 17, 2012

The ‘Unincorporated’ Rabbi

Published on August 25, 2011

Mila Kunis: Trekkie

Published on July 14, 2011

GeekHeeb’s top Comic-Con picks

Published on July 11, 2011

Holographic singer makes U.S. debut at Anime Expo

Published on July 1, 2011

‘Columbo’ star Peter Falk dead at 83

Published on June 24, 2011

Out and About for L.A. Pride

Published on June 10, 2011

When Mutants Matter

Published on June 8, 2011

How sweet it is

Published on June 7, 2011

When Janice Lavine went on a strict regimen to eliminate all food allergens from her diet eight years ago, she did so to support one of her daughters, whom medical professionals were struggling to diagnose. While the diet had no effect on her child, the lawyer-turned-stay-at-home mom noticed a profound difference in her own health.

The Circuit: Jewish Vocational Services 80th Anniversary, Richard Michael Powell inducted into HUC-JIR board of governors

Published on May 10, 2011

Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) celebrated its 80th anniversary on Jan. 29 with a gala at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel to honor its past board presidents. Among the 500 guests were Stanley Dashew, who received the agency’s Tzedakah Award, and emcee Keith Erickson, a former L.A. Laker and longtime CBS sports broadcaster. Thirteen board presidents attended the event as well as family members representing JVS board presidents who had passed away.

TRIBE Gathering: Brooke Burke, Paul Reiser and Adam Sandler, All-School Shabbaton, Temple Etz Chaim

Published on April 25, 2011

Brooke Burke and Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue Cantor Marcelo Gindlin share the stage during “Hand in Hand,” the synagogue’s April 3 concert fundraiser for children with special needs held at a Malibu home. Photo by Dana Fineman

The Circuit: 50 Plus

Published on March 22, 2011

Jazz composer, cellist and pianist Fred Katz performed during a retrospective of his career at the Skirball Cultural Center on Feb. 20. Honored on the occasion of his 92nd birthday, Katz was joined by his son, flutist Hyman Katz, bassist Richard Simon and saxophonist Dave Koz, as well as the Flying Pisanos, John and Jeanne Pisano.

Gathering: Valley Performing Arts Center, Tifani Coyot, Matisyahu, Herzog Wine Cellars

Published on March 16, 2011

Dr. Gerald Picus and former L.A. City Councilwoman Joy Picus celebrated the gala opening of the $125 million Valley Performing Arts Center on Jan. 29. The two-hour star-studded event at California State University, Northridge, drew Valley performers, including Jane Kaczmarek, Noah Wyle, Nancy Cartwright, Dave Koz and Cheech Marin, as well as 1,700 guests.

‘Battle: LA’ sticks to Corps values

Published on March 11, 2011

Elderly drivers half as likely to see pedestrians

Published on March 8, 2011

Magicians vs. Hitler in Chabon’s ‘Hobgoblin’

Published on March 8, 2011

The Circuit: Jewish Family Service, BJE, Lainer Distinguished Educator Award

Published on March 1, 2011

The Jewish Family Service (JFS) Family Violence Project raised funds and awareness on Jan. 27 during its second annual Empowerment Celebration, which honors the birthday of Abby J. Leibman, co-founder of the California Women’s Law Center and newly named CEO of MAZON, and the memory of Nina C. Leibman, who was murdered by her husband in 1995 just after a court order had gone into effect to force him to move out of her home. At the event, JFS recognized former state Sen. Sheila J. Kuehl for her decades of work to help victims of domestic violence.

Real Chuck Lorre Is in the Cards

Published on February 25, 2011

Gathering: Matisyahu, Pamela Wank, Tu B’Shevat, Torah for the Ages

Published on February 15, 2011

Matisyahu performed in front of nearly 1,000 people during a concert at Shomrei Torah Synagogue in West Hills on Jan. 16.

VIDEO: UFO hovers over Jerusalem

Published on February 2, 2011

The Circuit: USC Shoah Foundation Institute, AJC

Published on February 2, 2011

Topping the marquee names at the gala for the USC Shoah Foundation Institute were founder Steven Spielberg.

Tribe Life Gathering: LA Jewish Home, USYers, New Jew, ADL, Chanukah

Published on January 27, 2011

Bond Is Back!

Published on January 11, 2011

Meet Rogen’s raunchy alien in ‘Paul’

Published on December 17, 2010

The Circuit: CBS Executives, ‘Everybody Loves Raymond,’ Centennial birthday

Published on December 15, 2010

CBS senior executives Nina Tassler, David Stapf and Deborah Barak co-hosted A Night of Hope with special guests Geena Davis and Jim Belushi at CBS Radford Studios in Studio City on Oct. 14. The celebration of strength and survival raised more than $220,000 to help the Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles’ (JFS) Family Violence Project provide shelter and counseling services to victims of domestic violence.

‘Empire’ director dies at 87

Published on November 30, 2010

Rock a costume all weekend—Long Beach Comic-Con!

Published on October 28, 2010

Campaign calls for No-Device Day on Yom Kippur

Published on August 31, 2010

Israel Intel building awarded LEED Gold

Published on August 31, 2010

Teaching Holocaust lessons to YouTube generation

Published on August 24, 2010

When comic book artist Neal Adams was 10 years old, he swore he would never get involved in anything related to the Holocaust.

Is Einstein’s theory of relativity a “liberal conspiracy”?

Published on August 17, 2010

Brandman Foundation Donates $8M to Hebrew University

Published on August 17, 2010

Judea Pearl wins Rumelhart Prize

Published on August 16, 2010

Dead Sea Scrolls in a new light

Published on August 10, 2010

How Jewy is Seth Rogen’s Green Hornet?

Published on July 27, 2010

‘A Contract With God’ heads to silver screen

Published on July 24, 2010

Holocaust education comes to Comic-Con

Published on July 23, 2010

Kollin brothers win Prometheus Award

Published on July 23, 2010

Our picks for Comic-Con 2010

Published on July 22, 2010

Riddler rumor names Gordon-Levitt, again

Published on July 21, 2010

Skylight doubles as solar panel

Published on July 12, 2010

Harvey Pekar, alt comic writer, dies at 70

Published on July 12, 2010

Israeli student wins physics gold

Published on July 8, 2010

Welcome to Science Schmooze

Published on July 2, 2010

British Jewish actor cast as new Spider-Man

Published on July 2, 2010

Russian math genius rejects $1M prize

Published on July 1, 2010

Space Nazis invade Earth in 2018

Published on July 1, 2010

Wonder Woman gets modest makeover

Published on June 30, 2010

‘Paranormal Activity 2’ teaser online

Published on June 30, 2010

Temple Beth Haverim Closes, Rabbi Starts ‘New Shul’

Published on June 30, 2010

Temple Beth Haverim, an Agoura Hills Conservative congregation hurt by the economic downturn and a declining membership, was unable to extend the forbearance agreement with its property bondholders. The synagogue was scheduled to close on June 30.

Jewish inspiration for Dr. Zoidberg

Published on June 25, 2010

Will ‘Green Hornet’ trailer create a buzz?

Published on June 22, 2010

UCLA Israel Studies Center Renamed for Nazarians

Published on June 8, 2010

UCLA’s Israel Studies Center was renamed the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for Israel Studies last week in honor of the philanthropic couple who found success in Los Angeles after fleeing Iran in the run-up to the 1979 revolution.

Israel gov’t press office apologizes for flotilla parody e-mail

Published on June 6, 2010

Pixies cancel Tel Aviv show

Published on June 6, 2010

iPhone weather app divides Jerusalem

Published on June 3, 2010

ADL slams ‘Drawn Together’ game, clips

Published on May 20, 2010

The Most Interesting Jew in the World

Published on May 4, 2010

“He once had an awkward moment just to see how it feels. He lives vicariously through himself,” a disembodied voice states.

Scouts add video game awards

Published on April 28, 2010

L.A. Celebrates 62 Years of Israel

Published on April 27, 2010

Yoram Gutman, executive director of the Israel Independence Day Festival, is still kvelling about the April 25 Woodley Park weather, which barely hit 80 degrees.

Walk to End Genocide Raises $175,000

Published on April 20, 2010

Jewish World Watch drew more than 2,500 people to its fourth annual Walk to End Genocide on April 18, including teams representing synagogues and schools around Southern California. The two-mile Sunday morning walk around Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills raised $175,000 for the people of Darfur, Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, an increase of $50,000 over 2009.

‘Drawn Together’ Again

Published on April 19, 2010

Yes, it does ‘Kick-Ass’

Published on April 15, 2010

Anaheim hosts first Comic Con

Published on April 15, 2010

Israel bans iPad

Published on April 14, 2010

‘Faire’ Thee Well

Published on April 9, 2010

Yelchin in ‘Fright Night’ talks

Published on April 6, 2010

Simpsons in Israel Spoilers [the Definitive Guide]

Published on March 26, 2010

Kollins, Turtledove get Prometheus nod

Published on March 24, 2010

NASA takes inspiration from Abrams

Published on March 24, 2010

Grapes facing frost? Ice ‘em

Published on March 23, 2010

Raimi sells ‘Dibbuk Box’

Published on March 22, 2010

Simpsons tour Jerusalem with Sacha Baron Cohen

Published on March 19, 2010

Corey Haim—Actor, Fanboy

Published on March 10, 2010

Rumor: Sacha Baron Cohen in MIB 3 Talks

Published on March 9, 2010

Aliyah Offers Aid to Beth Haverim

Published on February 24, 2010

Temple Aliyah in Woodland Hills is hoping to help shore up Temple Beth Haverim, a Conservative Agoura Hills synagogue in Chapter 11 bankruptcy that is in danger of losing its property. But the assistance being offered isn’t financial, and those involved in the negotiations since Jan. 5 say discussions are focused on an alliance, not a merger.

Aliyah, Beth Haverim leaders discuss deal

Published on February 19, 2010

UCSB professor wins Harvey Prize

Published on February 5, 2010

The high price of unobtainium

Published on February 1, 2010

iPad: an iPod Touch on steroids

Published on January 27, 2010

Raimi out, ‘Spider-Man 4’ no more

Published on January 11, 2010

How do you say ‘wormhole’ in Hebrew?

Published on January 6, 2010

Jewish exorcism record discovered

Published on December 16, 2009

Knesset passes amendment on withdrawal referendum

Published on December 10, 2009

An amendment approved by the Knesset will advance a bill requiring a referendum on Israeli territorial withdrawal as part of any future peace deals.

Teen invites all to hug a ‘ginger’ on Dec. 8

Published on December 1, 2009

Israeli-Iranian peace in the NBA

Published on November 24, 2009

Actress, author Annie Korzen enjoys high life without sacrifice

Published on November 24, 2009

Annie Korzen strolls through the open front door of a duplex condo just north of Carthay Square in Los Angeles, leaving her husband to park their Volvo in the chronically congested neighborhood.

Marijuana could reduce PTSD stress, Haifa study finds

Published on November 4, 2009

Two shot at North Hollywood synagogue, warning issued to Jewish schools

Published on October 29, 2009

The Los Angeles Police Department has issued an alert to all Jewish day schools and synagogues after two men were shot early this morning in the parking lot of Adat Yeshurun Valley Sephardic synagogue.

Mooning over new ‘Wolfman’ trailer

Published on October 22, 2009

Dr. No actor dies at 91

Published on October 21, 2009

Howard Stern to broker Trek peace talks?

Published on October 16, 2009

Geekerati list launches at NY Comic Con opening

Published on October 16, 2009

Grunberg: a hero will die

Published on October 13, 2009

Seth Green mugging for Butterfinger?

Published on October 12, 2009

Bryan Singer discussing ‘X-Men’ return

Published on October 12, 2009

Ada Yonath—first Israeli woman to win Nobel Prize

Published on October 7, 2009

‘Family Guy’ gets Jewish makeover

Published on October 5, 2009

Nahai resigns from DWP

Published on October 2, 2009

Why Jews Would Make Great Zombies (Top 10 Reasons)

Published on October 2, 2009

It’s raining falafel in Israel

Published on September 21, 2009

Ahoy Vey, Matey!

Published on September 17, 2009

Rachel Weisz attached to project by ‘Jennifer’s Body’ director

Published on September 14, 2009

ScarJo complains home cluttered with comics

Published on September 14, 2009

Nimoy retiring Spock ears?

Published on September 8, 2009

Portman + Kunis = Sapphic ballet action

Published on August 25, 2009

Israelis hunting million-dollar mermaid

Published on August 18, 2009

‘District 9’ not so alien for Jews

Published on August 14, 2009

Leadership Project Pulls Plug

Published on August 12, 2009

The Professional Leadership Project (PLP), an initiative established in 2004 to recruit and mentor future Jewish leaders nationwide among Generation Y, announced today it is shutting its doors.

Voice of ‘Roger Rabbit’ talks sequel

Published on August 12, 2009

Judea West—For Sale

Published on August 6, 2009

Judea West is for sale, and the West Hills Reform synagogue has already found an interested buyer.

LaBeouf gets own religion

Published on August 4, 2009

Spinka Grand Rabbi, Four Others Plead Guilty

Published on August 4, 2009

Rabbi Naftali Tzvi Weisz, the Brooklyn-based grand rabbi of the Spinka sect, along with four local associates, pleaded guilty to criminal conspiracy charges in downtown federal district court Monday.

The Shat calls out HP

Published on August 2, 2009

‘Zombieland’ trailer now online

Published on July 31, 2009

Bruckheimer nabs ‘Robot’ rights

Published on July 31, 2009

Rogan’s ‘Green Hornet’ project endures stings

Published on July 30, 2009

‘Drawn Together’ movie reunites housemates

Published on July 30, 2009