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November 4, 2009

Israeli ‘Poison’ Wraps Up Fashion Show

When the Israeli electro-rock-pop band Terry Poison strutted onto the stage at the Hollywood Playhouse as the headliner act of the after-party for Israel’s debut at LA Fashion week on Oct. 14, most audience members — largely Israeli ex-pats — got up to dance, though some stayed behind to scratch their heads. The band wore metallic spandex bodysuits and wild makeup and played synth-based instruments to songs with English lyrics that sometimes sounded like an esoteric robotic language. It was a performance that could easily have been taken for an avant-garde art installation.

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Rabbi Yitzhak Dovid Grossman (above) and Colin Powell.Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Disco Rabbi, Colin Powell Among Caring Institute Honorees

A diverse group of do-gooders, including former Secretary of State Colin Powell and Israel’s “disco rabbi,” Yitzhak Dovid Grossman, were among those honored on Oct. 13 by the Caring Institute, the Mother Teresa-inspired nonprofit, which promotes the values of caring, integrity and large-scale public service.

Joan Hyler and Bruce Vilanch at UCLA's Visionary BallWednesday, October 14, 2009

Joan Hyler Presented With Courage Award

During her first public appearance since her near-fatal accident last year, manager-producer Joan Hyler accepted the Courage Award at UCLA’s Visionary Ball on Oct. 1, surrounded by a cadre of her friends and clients. The event benefited the UCLA Dept. of Neurosurgery, whose doctors helped save Hyler’s life after she sustained multiple critical injuries and endured months of difficult rehabilitation.

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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

New Federation Chief Addresses Jewish Professionals

Jay Sanderson, making his first public appearance as the incoming president of The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, addressed the Jewish Communal Professionals of Southern California (JCPSC) this week at a Bel Air sukkah party with a killer view of the Getty Center and beyond.

Corky Hale and Priscilla Presley. Photo by Norman CohenTuesday, October 6, 2009

Swingin’ CD Release Soiree for Corky Hale

Corky Hale, a Jewish jazz musician, who turns out tunes on the piano and harp, celebrated the release of her new CD, “Corky Hale and Friends - I’m Glad There Is You,” during a swingin’ soiree held at Bel Air’s Vibrato on Sept. 21.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Survivor Honored in Agoura Hills

A special exhibit displaying memories from Lou Schotland’s life adorned the walls of Agoura Hills Senior Retreat last month when the 87-year-old retiree was honored as the assisted-living facility’s Citizen of the Month. Through photographs and letters, Schotland illustrated a life story that stretches from World War II-era Poland to Youngstown, Ohio.

Dr. Jay Grossman, Sharon Stone and William H. MacyTuesday, October 6, 2009

Dentist Fetes Sharon Stone

Dentist to the stars Dr. Jay Grossman attended A Smile for Every Child, a Sept. 10 gala for his nonprofit Homeless Not Toothless. The local organization has brought together nearly three-dozen Los Angeles-area dental offices to provide free care to the homeless and underserved.

Dr. Aliza Lifshitz, Stacy Phillips, Thomas Holliday and the Hon. Jan Perry.Tuesday, October 6, 2009

ADL Dinner Doles Out Deborah, Jurisprudence Awards

The Anti-Defamation League feted a doctor, an L.A. city councilwoman and two lawyers during its Deborah and Jurisprudence Awards dinner at the new Montage Beverly Hills Hotel on Sept. 30.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Dems for Israel Fete Pols, Former Pres

Democrats for Israel (DFI) gathered at a private Beverlywood home on Sept. 13 for its annual Garden Party fundraiser.

Rabbi Chaim Cunin puts tefillin on Howie Mandel at the Chabad Drug Treatment Center.  Photo by Clinton H. Wallace / Photomundo InternationalWednesday, September 9, 2009

Howie Mandel Heads to Chabad

Howie Mandel, host of “Deal or No Deal,” paid a visit to the Chabad Drug Treatment Center in Los Angeles, where director Kevin Bright, co-creator of “Friends,” filmed a documentary of his visit. The short segment, which includes Mandel putting on tefillin with Rabbi Chaim Cunin, will air during the upcoming 29th annual Chabad “To Life” Telethon. The telethon airs Sept. 13.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Carol Katzman Named Vista Del Mar Board Chair

Carol Katzman, an educator, has been inaugurated as board chair of Vista Del Mar, a social service agency for children and families in need. Katzman has devoted more than 40 years of service to Vista as a volunteer, board member and board officer.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Poles Honor Lauterbach

Poland’s University of Wroclaw (formerly Breslau) honored Valley resident Alex Lauterbach on Aug. 13 for single-handedly collecting and sending more than 5,000 books to restore the city’s once-thriving Judaica library. Making the presentation was Polish Consul General Paulina Kapuscinska.

From left: ADL Major Gifts Chair Steven Nichols, his wife Harriet and Chef Brian Hill.Wednesday, September 9, 2009

‘Top Chef’ Fetes Top ADL Donors

Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Regional Board Chair Nicole Mutchnik and her husband Allan opened their home on Aug. 13 to the region’s top ADL donors in a gesture of gratitude for their philanthropic leadership. The evening featured a gourmet dinner by “Top Chef” contestant Brian Hill and special greetings from ADL Major Gifts Chair Steven Nichols and Regional Director Amanda Susskind. More than 35 of the region’s major donors attended.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Young Persian Jews Mix Partying and Politics at Summer Soiree

Nearly 400 young professionals joined the Iranian American Jewish organization 30 Years After at a private residence in Bel Air for its annual “Stars and Stripes” summer soiree on Aug. 15.

Al SilverWednesday, September 2, 2009

Decorated Vet Celebrates 85th Birthday at Jewish Home

Jewish Home for the Aging resident Al Silver celebrated his 85th birthday with 40 family members and friends on July 19.

Norman PattizWednesday, September 2, 2009

Pattiz to Be Inducted Into Radio Hall of Fame

Norman Pattiz, founder and chairman of the radio network Westwood One will be inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame on Nov. 7 in Chicago.

Photo courtesy Aish HaTorahWednesday, September 2, 2009

L.A. Family Donates Temple Model to Aish HaTorah in Jerusalem

The R. S. Zarnegin family, who came to Los Angeles from Iran, has donated a model of the ancient Jewish temple to Aish HaTorah’s world headquarters in Jerusalem. The model was first unveiled on Aug. 5 on the roof of Aish’s interactive museum, the Exploratorium, which overlooks the Western Wall.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Dine Out for the Cure, Jewish Vocational Service, Vista Del Mar

In what will likely become an annual tradition, Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s Los Angeles affiliate partnered with more than a dozen of the city’s most popular restaurants on July 15 for Dine Out for the Cure. The event raised money for the organization’s breast cancer treatment and awareness programs, with participating restaurants donating 10 percent of their gross profits to the group whether diners knew it or not.

The children from the Transitional Living Center in North Hollywood present their host and guest of honor, philanthropist Audrey Irmas, with a birthday card they made for her 80th birthday celebration.Wednesday, July 29, 2009

The Circuit: Audrey Irmas, JFS Dinner, Beastly Ball

Philanthropist Audrey Irmas, longtime supporter of L.A. Family Housing, held her 80th birthday celebration at the Sydney M. Irmas Transitional Living Center in North Hollywood May 30. Named for her late husband, the center shelters families in the midst of moving out of homelessness as part of the L.A. Family Housing organization. Families currently residing in the Transitional Living Center enjoyed art activities, a catered luncheon and a moon bounce in Irmas’ honor.

Back row, from left: Rhoda Weisman, Susan Leitch, Miriam Prum Hess and Karen Schetina; front, from left: Marsha Katz Rothpan, John Fishel and Karen Leaf. Photo by Franklin BergerTuesday, July 14, 2009

Fishel, Others Honored by Invigorated Jewish Professionals Organization

Jewish Communal Professionals of Southern California (JCPSC) held its largest annual dinner in years last month, when more than 250 people gathered to honor Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles President John Fishel and six other honorees.

From left: Michael Moshonov (“Lost Islands”), Hadar Galron (“Bruriah”), Meir Fenigstein (Founder/Executive Director of the Israel Film Festival), and Shamuel Beru (director, “Zrubavel”) at the Sponsor and Filmmaker reception June 8.Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Record Attendance at Israel Film Festival

Albert and Jackline Mahanian (hosts), Jordan Farmar, Soraya Nazarian and David Suissa. Photo by Orly HalevyWednesday, July 1, 2009

Gunther Debuts Book at Peace Now Party

From left: Marilyn Ziering, Joyce and Stanley BlackWednesday, June 17, 2009

Jewish Free Loan Honors Benefactors

Rabbi Robert Wexler and Dustin Lance Black.Wednesday, June 10, 2009

AJU Awards $10,000 to Screenwriter

(From left) Beit T'Shuvah board chair Nancy Mishkin, CEO Harriet Rossetto and donations administrator Arlene S. Ford. Photos by Jason LipelesWednesday, May 27, 2009

Moving Forward With Fashion

This is not just another freaking fashion show,” said Arlene S. Ford, donations administrator at Beit T’Shuvah, the Los Angeles-based Jewish drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility.

Revelers at the ILC gala break out into a hora on the International Ballroom dance floor. Photo by Peter HalmagyiWednesday, May 20, 2009

ILC Brings Down the Hilton House

The Israeli Leadership Council (ILC) turned the glitzy Beverly Hilton International Ballroom into a rockin’ Israeli dance club at its inaugural gala Wednesday, May 13. The fledgling ILC, barely two years old, has quickly sprouted into an Israeli community powerhouse, a sort of unofficial Israeli Federation that funds various programs and initiatives with the goal of empowering and uniting sabras living in Los Angeles

Left: Will Smith. Right (from left): Marion Pritchard (seated), Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, Will Smith and Karnit Goldwasser.Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Wiesenthal Center Honors Will Smith

Paparazzi cameras flashed nonstop on Tuesday evening, May 5, at the entrance to the Beverly Wilshire Hotel as the Simon Wiesenthal Center prepared to honor Will Smith at its annual gala dinner.

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