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Nashuva Lag Ba’Omer [SLIDESHOW]

Orthodox rapper Y-Love reveals he’s gay

Orthodox Jewish rapper Y-Love has announced that he is gay. The rapper, who records with the Jewish label Shemspeed, made the announcement in an Out magazine article published Tuesday.

Matisyahu - a very special ‘One Day’ [VIDEO]

Jack Brandman, “Two Jews Meet at a Pirate Convention” [VIDEO]

Jack Black will do anything to get into Hebrew school [VIDEO]

The Hope [VIDEO]

Trial for two Jewish brothers accused of beating black teenager in Baltimore set for Monday

West Virginian Senate candidate equates smoking ban to Hitler policy [VIDEO]

Obituaries: April 13-19, 2012

Obituaries

Jon Stewart: Faith/Off - Easter vs. Passover

Moves Like Moses [VIDEO]

Shaquille O’Neal speaks Hebrew on The Daily Show

Daniel Silverman, Vice President of Congregation Etz Jacob, 84

Daniel Silverman ascended to a higher realm on Feb. 6, 2012. He was born in Chicago, IL in 1928 and lived there until 1967 when he moved with his family to Los Angeles, CA (where he still resided). Danny worked at MCA/Universal in the publicity department for more than 40 years. Dan was a dedicated member and Vice President of Congregation Etz Jacob, where he chaired the Education Committee.

“Who Won Best Circumcision?”  Top Ten Moments from Israel Film Festival Gala [AUDIO+SLIDESHOW]

Israeli President Shimon Peres’ speech at Dreamworks

The Israeli President Mr. Shimon Peres, met with Dreamworks' leaders and gave a speech in front of 8000 staff members of the company.

Philanthropist Shlomo Yehuda Rechnitz celebrated by West Coast Chabad-Lubavitch

The largest gathering of rabbis in West Coast Chabad-Lubavitch history celebrated philanthropist Shlomo Yehuda Rechnitz and his wife, Tamar.

Historian Aaron Friedman on Israel’s leaders [VIDEO]

Israeli historian Aaron Friedman shares his experiences in the creation of the State of Israel and his relationships with its leaders.

TONIGHT: Meet the filmmakers and directors from Ma’ale Film School

Our Annual Purim Spoof Cover 2012: Angry Beards, Donald Trump, Berman v. Sherman, Proxy Baptism

Our Annual Purim spoof Cover

Conservative blogger Andrew Breitbart dies at 43

Conservative blogger Andrew Breitbart has died at 43. According to a statement on his Web site, BigJournalism.com, Breitbart is said to have died "unexpectedly from natural causes."

2012 Oscars: Sacha Baron Cohen vs. Ryan Seacrest [VIDEO]

Stephen Colbert weighs in on proxy baptism

Live Broadcast: Berman v. Sherman Debate (With Mark Reed) [LIVE RECORDING]

Oprah tours a traditional Jewish mikvah

OSCARS BALLOT 2012- Fill yours out for a chance to win great prizes

Oscar Ballot 2012

From Israel with Love [VIDEO]

Peter Beinart’s email to J Street members [FULL TEXT]

Sometimes you get lucky. I've spent the last year writing a new book, The Crisis of Zionism. It tells the story of how a young Barack Obama fell in love with the Jewish social justice tradition, only to discover the deep chasm between that tradition and the American Jewish Establishment when it comes to Israel.

Why we’re holding a candidates’ debate in the 30th district

BREAKING: Prop. 8 marriage ban ruled unconstitutional

LA Times is reporting that the Prop. 8 marriage ban ruled unconstitutional - more to come

Milken JCC to close in June

The JCC at Milken in West Hills announced this week that it will shut its doors permanently as of June 30. The 42-year-old center will also close its Early Childhood Center, which has 80 preschoolers, on June 15.

The Jewish Journal announces iPhone/Android apps

The world of Jewish news is now available for both the iPhone and Android.

President Obama: 2012 State of the Union [FULL VIDEO]

The online-only enhanced version of President Obama's third State of the Union Address features charts, stats and data that helped inform President Obama's policy decisions.

LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It (Parody) “Gassy and I’m Bloated” by Smooth-E

Neil Diamond covers Adam Sandler’s ‘The Hanukkah Song’

You spell Kadafi, I spell Gaddafi

‘Welcome home Gilad’ video featuring Matisyahu’s ‘One Day’

Gilad Shalit gathering in Los Angeles celebrates the soldier’s return [VIDEO]

Just before the start of a community gathering early Tuesday morning in the ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Israeli Consul General David Siegel looked toward a set of giant TV screens to watch Gilad Shalit step out of a helicopter on his journey home to Israel.

Video footage of Gilad Shalit’s release

Video footage of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit being released from captivity on Tuesday after five years.

How to build a Sukkah [VIDEO]

Building as Sukkah is more involved than you think...

Jewish Journal names new president, publisher

David Suissa, a marketing guru, writer and community leader, has joined TRIBE Media Corp. as president of TRIBE and The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles.

Where to Find Superbowl Sex

Temple Judea Goes Glee-ish [VIDEO]

Ajami Gets Best Foreign Film Nomination

“Belle du Jour”—Nice Jewish Girl

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I've recently become close with Abe and Frank, two older guys in my neighborhood. At 90 and 88 respectively, they’re not the typical age of my other friends. At first I wasn’t sure if it was friendship. Maybe they were just humoring me or passing the time. Why would old people want to be friends with me, a 35-year-old?