Syms clothing company, and its affiliate Filene’s Basement, files for bankruptcy

Published on November 3, 2011

Syms clothing company and its affiliate, Filene’s Basement, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Husband Russell Armstrong Found Dead

By Ilana Angel
Published on August 16, 2011

Q&A: Youssefyeh sheds light on Namvar criminal and bankruptcy cases

By Karmel Melamed
Published on May 24, 2011

Baltimore Jewish Times publisher leaving bankruptcy

Published on December 20, 2010

Alter Communications, which publishes the Baltimore Jewish Times, is set to emerge from bankruptcy.

Iranian Jewish community split as creditors force Ezri Namvar into bankruptcy

By Karmel Melamed
Published on December 30, 2008

Trusted friend of the community on hot spot as fight over lost $400 million begins

All’s well that ends Zell

By Marty Kaplan
Published on December 11, 2008

The prospect of Zell's dumping Tribune assets at fire-sale prices has renewed speculation about the Los Angeles Times being returned to local ownership.

Postville Jewish community struggles to survive after raid

By Ben Harris
Published on November 24, 2008

After former Agriprocessors executive Sholom Rubashkin was arrested earlier this month, Rashi Raices joined several dozen members of this town's Jewish community in volunteering the equity on their homes to guarantee his return to face trial.

Agriprocessors closed—now where’s the beef?

By Ben Harris
Published on November 20, 2008

The kosher meat market is in a tailspin as production at the Agriprocessors' meatpacking plant in Postville, Iowa, which had been operating at a fraction of its normal capacity since May, finally ground to a halt this week. The company, whose meat was sold under the labels Rubashkin's and Aaron's Best, among others, filed for bankruptcy Nov. 4.

7 Days in the Arts

By Keren Engelberg
Published on October 24, 2002

7 Days in the Arts

Briefs

Published on July 11, 2002

Programs will continue at the various Jewish Community Centers (JCC) around the San Fernanado Valley, albeit not all under the same umbrella.

Enron Fallout in Houston

By Julie Wiener
Published on January 17, 2002

Enron Fallout in Houston.

The Meaning of Loehmann’s RIP

By Marlene Adler Marks
Published on May 27, 1999

Whatever the rest of America made of last week's news that Loehmann's discount department store is declaring bankruptcy, for American Jewish women, it is very, very sad.

Beth Olam Cemetery

By Shlomit Levy
Published on November 20, 1997

Beth Olam Cemetery in Hollywood, one of the most venerable and historical Jewish cemeteries in Southern California, is in danger of being abandoned and padlocked.