Autry president embodies American complexity

By Tom Tugend
Published on May 1, 2013

W. (Walter) Richard West Jr., the new president and CEO of the Autry National Center, believes that a key job of this country’s museums is to interpret the complexity of the American heritage, and he embodies this mission both in his work and in his personal background.

Jewish Home sets PACE for senior care

Published on January 30, 2013

Before she was CEO and president of the Los Angeles Jewish Home, Molly Forrest regularly flew between Southern California and Oregon to care for her mother, who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease and was not able to participate in local in-home service programs that targeted the financially needy.

Jewish groups praise immigration reform proposals

Published on January 30, 2013

Jewish organizations praised President Obama’s immigration reform proposals, as well as similar measures offered by a bipartisan group of U.S. senators.

World Jewish Congress names Robert Singer to top post

Published on January 28, 2013

Robert Singer was named secretary general of the World Jewish Congress, the organization's most senior professional position.

‘Sacred Housekeeping’: Reflections of a soul saver

By Roberto Loiederman
Published on January 23, 2013

Sporting a blond wig and slinky dress, Beit T’Shuvah’s whippet-thin Cantor Rachel Goldman Neubauer sat on Harriet Rossetto’s knee and parodied Marilyn Monroe’s famous, breathy “Happy Birthday” crooning to JFK.

New Fishel Fellowship

By Julie Gruenbaum Fax
Published on December 12, 2012

John Fishel says one of his favorite parts of his 17-year tenure as president and CEO of The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles was visiting communities around the world, where he could tap into his background as an anthropologist and social worker to determine how Jews in Los Angeles could have a global impact.

Limmud appoints new executive director, chair

Published on October 4, 2012

Limmud, the international network of Jewish learning conferences, appointed a new director and a new chairman.

Shai Agassi, founder of Better Place, is replaced as CEO

Published on October 3, 2012

Shai Agassi, the Israeli-American founder of Better Place, which is bringing electric car charging stations to Israel, was ousted as the company's CEO.

Wayne Firestone stepping down as CEO of Hillel

Published on September 21, 2012

After seven years as the chief executive at Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life, Wayne Firestone will be stepping down from his post in June 2013.

Abramson 5th on Forbes list of powerful women

Published on August 23, 2012

Jill Abramson, the executive editor of The New York Times and first woman to lead the paper, was named the fifth most powerful woman in the world by Forbes magazine.

Bend the Arc’s leader speaks about group’s goals

By Ryan Torok
Published on August 8, 2012

With tax reform on his mind, Alan van Capelle, CEO of Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice, came to Los Angeles to talk with young professionals during an Aug. 1 house party about what sets his social justice organization apart.

HEALTH CARE DECISION—Jews Respond: Nancy K. Kaufman, CEO of the National Council of Jewish Women

Published on June 29, 2012

"The US Supreme Court's decision to uphold the entire Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a huge victory for women and families across the country.

HEALTH CARE DECISION — Jews react: Jewish Family Service CEO

By Julie Gruenbaum Fax
Published on June 28, 2012

Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles CEO Paul Castro lauded the announcement of the Supreme Court's decision this morning to uphold President Obama's Affordable Care Act, saying it will benefit JFS's target population.

JDC appoints Darrell Friedman interim CEO

Published on May 15, 2012

The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee named Darrell Friedman as interim CEO following the abrupt resignation of longtime CEO Steven Schwager.

Steven Schwager: The (pre-) exit interview

Published on May 11, 2012

Steven Schwager, the CEO of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, is stepping down from the helm of the JDC on June 30.

PJA head Sokatch leaving to helm S.F. federation

By Amy Klein
Published on April 8, 2008

Daniel Sokatch, leader of one of Los Angeles' most high-profile Jewish organizations, has been named CEO of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties (JCF). He will start at the JCF on July 15.

The Circuit

Published on July 21, 2005

Approximately 80 people attended a memorial service July 13 at Beth Jacob Congregation to remember the two Israeli Bnei Akiva counselors murdered in Hebron, in the Gaza Strip, by Fatah terrorists on June 24.

Stuart D. Buchalter

Published on January 22, 2004

Stuart D. Buchalter, a prominent Los Angeles corporate and securities attorney and philanthropist, died Jan. 7 at the age of 66.

Marlene Canter

By David Abel
Published on May 17, 2001

Public schools remain a central part of civic life, the linchpin through which the middle class remains committed to the city. On June 5, Westside/Valley voters have the opportunity to bring fresh ideas to the board. I am endorsing Marlene Canter for District 4.

Planning the Holocaust

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on May 17, 2001

Kenneth Branagh, dapper in his SS costume, his blond hair neatly slicked back, coldly spat out the words during production of the HBO film "Conspiracy": "Dead men don't hump. Dead women don't get pregnant. Death is the most reliable form of sterilization."

He was sitting on a soundstage that was an exact reproduction of the luxurious Wannsee villa where 15 high-ranking Nazis, over lavish food and drink, matter-of-factly planned the Final Solution on Jan. 20, 1942. Branagh, the Oscar-nominated actor-director, was playing SS Gen. Reinhard Heydrich, who led the brief, top-secret meeting like a ruthless CEO. His fellow actors sipped liquor and puffed cigars as Branagh, feeling revolted, completed the scene. "It was very claustrophobic, very smoky, because once those set doors were closed, all the actors were in there all the time," said Branagh, who is best-known for directing and starring in film adaptations of Shakespearean plays. "That meant that at the end of every take, you rushed out of the room, peeled off your SS uniform, and took a breather from that creepily atmospheric place."

Brave New Shul

By Julie G Fax
Published on November 18, 1999

What can Home Depot possibly have to do with Jewish spirituality?
Everything, according to Ron Wolfson.