The Circuit: Jewish Family Service, BJE, Lainer Distinguished Educator Award

By Adam Wills
Published on March 1, 2011

The Jewish Family Service (JFS) Family Violence Project raised funds and awareness on Jan. 27 during its second annual Empowerment Celebration, which honors the birthday of Abby J. Leibman, co-founder of the California Women’s Law Center and newly named CEO of MAZON, and the memory of Nina C. Leibman, who was murdered by her husband in 1995 just after a court order had gone into effect to force him to move out of her home. At the event, JFS recognized former state Sen. Sheila J. Kuehl for her decades of work to help victims of domestic violence.

The Circuit: Rahm Emanuel, Anti-Defamation League, John Lloyd Young, Hedva Amrani

Published on February 22, 2011

American Friends of The Hebrew University’s (AFHU) Western Region hosted the Annual Leadership Education Forum (ALEF) at the Skirball Cultural Center on Jan.16, with former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel as the keynote speaker.

Gathering: Matisyahu, Pamela Wank, Tu B’Shevat, Torah for the Ages

By Adam Wills
Published on February 15, 2011

Matisyahu performed in front of nearly 1,000 people during a concert at Shomrei Torah Synagogue in West Hills on Jan. 16.

The Circuit: USC Shoah Foundation Institute, AJC

By Adam Wills
Published on February 2, 2011

Topping the marquee names at the gala for the USC Shoah Foundation Institute were founder Steven Spielberg.

The Circuit: CBS Executives, ‘Everybody Loves Raymond,’ Centennial birthday

By Adam Wills
Published on December 15, 2010

CBS senior executives Nina Tassler, David Stapf and Deborah Barak co-hosted A Night of Hope with special guests Geena Davis and Jim Belushi at CBS Radford Studios in Studio City on Oct. 14. The celebration of strength and survival raised more than $220,000 to help the Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles’ (JFS) Family Violence Project provide shelter and counseling services to victims of domestic violence.

‘Golda’s Girls’ inspire, Riva’s 100th birthday, Maimonides in Manhattan

By Danielle Berrin
Published on July 26, 2007

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Published on September 21, 2006

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Published on August 24, 2006

Circuit News; GOP in the Library With A Tribute; The Great Statesmen; Fond of the New Rabbi; All About Ethics.

7 Days in the Arts

By Keren Engelberg
Published on July 19, 2006

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Published on July 19, 2006

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The Circuit

By Norma Zager
Published on June 8, 2006

Events in Los Angeles: 30th annual Celebration of Life Faces of Hope Benefit gala, honoring the City of Hope's bone marrow transplant (BMT) program; the annual United Hostesses' Charities (UHC) 64th annual Membership Luncheon and Fashion Show; the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) Entertainment Industry Awards; speech by former Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Moshe Ya'alon; 11th annual Los Angeles Public Library Awards Dinner; West Coast Supporters of Yeshiva University (YU) dinner

The Circuit

By Norma Zager
Published on June 1, 2006

Liel and Ken Kragen performed "We Are the World" at the International Visitors Council of Los Angeles; Helping Hand of Los Angeles celebrated its 77th anniversary by honoring entertainer Natalie Cole; Make-a-Wish Foundation held its Uncork-a-Wish Wine Tasting; Shirley Lane has been named a recipient of the 20th annual Hadassah National Leadership Award.

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By Norma Zager
Published on May 4, 2006

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By Norma Zager
Published on April 27, 2006

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By Norma Zager
Published on March 30, 2006

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By Norma Zager
Published on February 16, 2006

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By Norma Zager
Published on January 19, 2006

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By Norma Zager
Published on January 12, 2006

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By Norma Zager
Published on December 1, 2005

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Shelley Gazin, artist and photojournalist, has been the recipient of four 2005 grants to further her photographic and video documentary study of California's Persian Jewish community.

The Circuit

By Norma Zager
Published on November 10, 2005

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By Norma Zager
Published on November 3, 2005

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Published on October 6, 2005

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Bust Bad Behavior on the Circuit

By Susan Estroff
Published on August 11, 2005

Having a son on the bar/bat mitzvah circuit myself, I've been privy to many horrific tales of the disrespectful and downright out-of-control behavior that can take place at these meaningful celebrations. While some of the more extreme stories may simply be suburban legend, there's no doubt that disorderly conduct at bar and bat mitzvahs is a recurring problem.

The Circuit

By Julie G Fax
Published on May 12, 2005

Shoshanim, a magazine for Jewish teenage girls, is celebrating its fifth year in publication with a newly designed Web site, new features and an upgraded layout.

The Circuit

By Gaby Wenig
Published on August 19, 2004

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By Andrea Adelson
Published on July 1, 2004

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By Michael Aushenker
Published on August 21, 2003

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By Michael Aushenker
Published on July 10, 2003

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By Michael Aushenker
Published on June 5, 2003

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Singer Packs Seniors With Old School Hits

By Uriel Heilman
Published on April 3, 2003

Thousands of screaming girls. Packed nightclubs. Love-crazy fans. Ron Gartner has seen it all.

That is, on television, of course.

In real life, Gartner is an up-and-coming singer who, while not exactly drawing the sorts of crowds that come to Eminem shows, is packing the social halls of senior centers across the nation singing the tunes of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and other big-band and Motown standards. His fans may be closer in age to Bob Hope than Britney Spears, but Gartner is quickly becoming the newest big thing in the senior-home entertainment circuit.

Originally a denizen of what he calls the shmatte business -- the garment industry -- Gartner, 58, is building a second career by singing big-band favorites in nursing homes, senior centers and gated retirement communities all over the country. Now, on the eve of the release of his first CD, "Someone Like You," Gartner is bringing his show to Southern California for two performances, on April 10 at Leisure World, a gated community in Laguna Woods, and on April 13 at the Indian Ridge Country Club in Palm Desert, where Gartner is playing the Desert Cancer Fund Dinner Dance.

The Circuit

By Michael Aushenker
Published on March 14, 2002

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By Michael Aushenker
Published on March 7, 2002

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By Michael Aushenker
Published on January 24, 2002

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By Michael Aushenker
Published on January 17, 2002

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The Circuit

By Michael Aushenker
Published on January 10, 2002

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The Circuit

By Michael Aushenker
Published on November 29, 2001

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By Michael Aushenker
Published on November 1, 2001

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L.A. Women’s Circuit

By Michael Aushenker
Published on October 4, 2001

L.A. Women’s Circuit

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Published on June 7, 2001

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By Michael Aushenker
Published on May 24, 2001

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By Michael Aushenker
Published on May 17, 2001

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By Michael Aushenker
Published on February 1, 2001

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By Michael Aushenker
Published on April 27, 2000

If the multitude of Jewish events are any indication, the holidays hit hard this season.

The Circuit

By Michael Aushenker
Published on April 20, 2000

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By Michael Aushenker
Published on December 9, 1999

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By Michael Aushenker
Published on December 2, 1999

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The Nano Meter: Israel Adds to the Future of Technology

By Wendy Elliman
Published on September 16, 1999

Israeli scientists, like their colleagues worldwide, are thinking smaller and smaller. The world's first computer occupied an entire room.

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By Michael Aushenker
Published on April 2, 1998

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