Temple Israel to hold star-studded musical gala

Published on April 10, 2013

With a little help from his friends — and “Friends” — Danny Maseng is working to reinvent Temple Israel of Hollywood’s (TIOH) annual gala.

FIDF show goes on without Stevie Wonder [VIDEO]

By Danielle Berrin
Published on December 7, 2012

Friends of IDF expresses ‘regret’ for Wonder quitting fundraiser gig

Published on November 29, 2012

The head of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces expressed his regret that Grammy-winning singer Stevie Wonder has pulled out of performing at a fundraiser for the group.

Isn’t the IDF lovely, Stevie Wonder sings

Published on November 27, 2012

During these trying days, the Israel Defense Forces is getting a powerful boost of support from an unexpected source: Stevie Wonder. The singer is set to perform at the Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces annual gala in Los Angeles on Dec. 6.

The Circuit: 50 Years of Service, 25 Years of News

Published on May 3, 2011

TRIBE Media Corp. honored board chair Irwin S. Field’s 50 years of community leadership and The Jewish Journal’s 25th anniversary during a gala at the Beverly Hilton on April 17.

Friends of the IDF (FIDF) gala to honor 30 soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces

By Tom Tugend
Published on December 10, 2008

With Israeli resources strained to assure quality training and equipment for the army, navy and air force, the mission of the FIDF and its Israeli counterpart, the Association for the Wellbeing of Israel's Soldiers, is to provide the extras and comforts to relieve the daily pressures of combat service.

Hollywood hot for Israel at Paramount gala; AJCongress honors human rights advocate

By Danielle Berrin
Published on September 26, 2008

There were Hollywood stars and powerful studio heads, politicians, multinational rappers, Israeli Cabinet ministers, the Keshet Chaim dance ensemble, two-dozen Israeli Boy and Girl Scouts, a 3-D film segment, a tennis legend, professional and amateur comedians, resounding shofars, electronic fireworks and tables groaning with biblical fruits.

Streisand opens Obama fundraiser with Talmud lesson

By The Web Guy
Published on September 17, 2008

A gefilte fish story, Art of Brain

By Danielle Berrin
Published on November 1, 2007

Briefs.

Very fulfilled; Levin on board

By Norma Zager
Published on October 26, 2006

The nonprofit The Fulfillment Fund's STARS 2006 gala honoring Fox Filmed Entertainment chairman and CEO Tom Rothman, raised $2.3 million to help underserved students graduate high school and attend college.

7 Days in The Arts

By Keren Engelberg
Published on May 18, 2006

The Circuit

By Norma Zager
Published on March 16, 2006

Temple Emanuel was rockin' recently when it hosted the Temple Bryant A.M.E. Church Choir that performed with Emanuel's choir at a Shabbat Shira Service. The entire congregation and guests were on their feet singing and clapping in joyous rapture.

Simple Minds

By Rob Eshman
Published on January 19, 2006

The Etta Israel Center runs programs to teach Judaism to developmentally challenged children and young adults, as well as group homes for adults (its third home will open in the Valley in June) and a popular summer day camp. It helps Jewish day schools meet the learning needs of all its students, and has trained thousands of teachers in how to help all children learn through its Schools Attuned programs.

The Circuit

Published on October 6, 2005

The Circuit

The Circuit

Published on September 29, 2005

It was a busy few days for attorney Andrew Friedman. L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa appointed him fire commissioner and the L.A. County Board of Supervisors nominated Friedman to serve as commissioner of the L.A. County Judicial Procedures Commission.

7 Days in the Arts

By Keren Engelberg
Published on May 26, 2005

Our most beloved alien alights on planet Earth once again as Steven Spielberg's "E.T.: The Extraterrestrial" screens under the stars tonight in Pasadena.

Circuit

By Gaby Wenig
Published on October 14, 2004

Circuit

The Circuit

By Gaby Wenig
Published on July 29, 2004

Barbara Balser, national chair of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and the first woman to lead the organization in its 91-year history, was the special guest speaker at its 10th annual Deborah Awards Gala on May 20 at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

A Resonant Voice

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on June 3, 2004

The first thing one notices about Theodore Bikel is the voice.

As he settles on a divan in his book-filled West Hollywood apartment, chatting about his upcoming 80th birthday gala, it's not so much his strapping frame, white beard or sharp blue eyes that make an impression as his voice.

This is the resonant baritone that has sung countless folk music concerts, recorded 27 albums in 21 languages and performed in approximately 35 films. This is the actor who has appeared more than 2,000 times as the milkman Tevye in "Fiddler on the Roof," besides playing Captain Von Trapp in Broadway's "The Sound of Music" and opposite Bogie in the film, "The African Queen."

The Circuit

By Andrea Adelson
Published on March 4, 2004

George Smith is a financial matchmaker. He earns a princely living making matches between scores of lenders and clients buying property ranging from car washes to golf courses.

Meet the Parents

By Michael Aushenker
Published on July 4, 2002

Fox Filmed Entertainment Chairman Tom Rothman is beaming. The fact that his studio recently ruled the weekend box office with its Steven Spielberg-Tom Cruise collaboration "Minority Report" might have been enough to put some spring in his step.

The Circuit

By Michael Aushenker
Published on May 9, 2002

University Synagogue paid tribute to the 30-year career of Rabbi Allen Freehling, on the occasion of the socially active rabbi's retirement, with a gala at the Regent Beverly Wilshire.

Lights, Camera, Israel

By Tom Tugend
Published on April 4, 2002

Los Angeles will welcome the 18th Annual Israel Film Festival this month, with 31 Israeli feature films, documentaries, TV dramas and student shorts to be screened at Laemmle's Music Hall Theater in Beverly Hills and at Laemmle's Town Center 5 in Encino.

The Circuit

By Michael Aushenker
Published on March 14, 2002

Circuit News.

The Circuit

By Michael Aushenker
Published on April 2, 1998

The Circuit.