Jewish Scouting leaders vocal on gay inclusion

Published on May 9, 2013

Jewish Scouting leaders are taking a vocal role in efforts to pass a historic resolution that would partially lift a ban on gays in the Boy Scouts of America.

Inclusion: Awarding Success and Documenting the Fight

By Michelle K. Wolf
Published on February 27, 2013

The Schwartzes and me

By Joan Hyler
Published on February 8, 2007

The Schwartzes have been my friends for more than 21 years. Their learning and charisma has had a deep effect on many Jews, not least among them Jews in Hollywood's Jews.

First Person - Like Any Other Child

By Anton Dahlerbruch
Published on June 1, 2006

By his size and handsome impression, our son, Max, appears to be like any other boy his age, however when you meet him in his wheelchair, you quickly learn that he is severely disabled, both cognitively and physically. He's unable to talk, use a device to communicate, propel himself or use his hands. You realize that he's dependent on others in every aspect of his life. Yet, that didn't stop our family and friends from all over California, our community and Max himself from celebrating his becoming a bar mitzvah.

Special Needs Family Retreat

By Wendy J. Madnick
Published on May 17, 2001

Families of individuals with special needs often feel a sense of helplessness and isolation from the community, as well as confusion about how to best help their loved ones. In an effort to give families the tools to cope with these issues, Etta Israel Center (EIC) will hold its second annual retreat May 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Shaarey Zedek Congregation in North Hollywood