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Lilly Fowler

Economic crisis affecting all strata in community

The Jewish community is feeling the pinch, with rabbis reporting that congregants are either seeking aid from synagogues or expressing fears about prospects in the immediate future. Given the decline in charitable giving, the Jewish community's ability to keep up with demand is diminishing.

Bar and bat mitzvah projects spread tzedakah worldwide

Erica began knocking on neighbor's doors, asking for book donations. She also collected books from educators and friends. One month after Erica celebrated her bat mitzvah, she was able to ship approximately 50 boxes of books, including many textbooks for the school children of Buduburam.

Abortion notification Prop. 4 draws opposition

"This is not about abortion. This is about a woman's right to choose," Selvin said. "You don't take away rights in a constitution. That's where you safeguard rights."

Arava spills on solutions to L.A. water shortage

A recent conference at UCLA's School of Law, "Transboundary Environmental Management in the Arava and Beyond," proposed that Los Angeles might gain some ground regarding its often-contentious water policies if the city turned to Israel's example.

Jamie Masada gives Long Beach a place to laugh

Former "Saturday Night Live" cast member Jon Lovitz signed a contract with Laugh Factory owner Jamie Masada last year. The terms were simple: Lovitz was to appear at the comedy club every week for the rest of his life.

Holiday Warning: Beware of trans fats in baked goods

High Holy Day revelers beware: Trans fat, created through the partial hydrogenation of vegetable oils and known to be linked to heart disease, continues to be common among many popular bakery goods, as California's ban has yet to take effect.

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November 14-20, 2008

Cover of November 14-20, 2008 Jewish JournalThis week we examine President-elect Obama's choice of Rep. Rahm Emanuel as Chief of Staff -- he's an IDF veteran, a serious Jew and a tough cookie. So is his brother Ari, Hollywood super macher. Julie Gruenbaum-Fax considers efforts to heal the community after an intense election campaign, and Rob Eshman deconstructs the passage Prop. 8 from a Swiftian perspective. Marty Kaplan, Danielle Berrin, David Suissa, Tom Teicholz, Brad Greenberg and the regular gang of homies.

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