Hebrew books to help Israeli-Americans preserve their heritage

Published on June 6, 2012

Naomi Western, who works with the Jewish Agency for Israel, worries that her two young children may lose the connection to their Israeli heritage once they start attending local public schools. Joining more than 2,000 other families nationwide, Western has enrolled her family in Sifriyat Pijama B'America to keep her children connected to the Hebrew-speaking culture she grew up with.

Israeli American couples finesse fusion of cultures

By Dikla Kadosh
Published on October 11, 2007

For Israeli immigrants like Giladi, 27, and Shachar, 30, there are a variety of reasons why saying "I do" so far from their birthplace is preferable. Financial and logistical considerations can play a major role in the decision, but another important factor is the immigration status of the couple. Some Israelis work and live in Los Angeles without proper government authorization from the United States.

Local Israelis dig glossy ‘zine

By Dikla Kadosh
Published on April 26, 2007

"Anachnu Beh America!" "We're in America!" proclaims the title of the nine-month-old Hebrew-language monthly glossy aimed at Los Angeles' Israeli community. The magazine, which averages around 40 to 50 pages, is eye-catching.

Yiddish curtain rises at the University of Judaism

By Robert David Jaffee
Published on February 15, 2007

In a showbiz career that has spanned nearly six decades, Israeli American actor Mike Burstyn has played everyone from Al Jolson and Tevye to Nathan Detroit and P.T. Barnum.

2002 terror attacks

By Journal Staff
Published on March 14, 2002

2002 terror attacks