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Brouhaha in Texas House a Jewish test case for Tea Party
In Texas, the Tea Party passed its first Jewish test even before its legislators had been sworn in.
Virtual Schmooze
We all hear rumblings about a global community, but a global schmooze? That\’s just what the Jewish Community Centers of North America, in conjunction with the 92nd Street Y in New York City, propose to execute. Starting on Sun., March 11, the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Los Angeles will host an innovative new lecture series through Kallah — a program sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles and supported by the Charles and Dora Mesnick Cultural Arts Fund — by bringing such speakers as Alan Dershowitz, Elie Wiesel and Anne Roiphe to you live, via satellite. The lectures will be broadcast from the 92nd Street Y in New York City directly to JCCs across the nation, allowing participants to ask questions to their lecturers in real time for what is being termed a \”virtual gathering.\”
Preparing for a Presidential Visit
There was a lot of behind-the-scenes activity last Sunday on Sony Pictures Studios\’ Main Street set, but this was no movie production. In the days leading up to a Democratic National Convention (DNC) kick-off reception, representatives of several major Jewish organizations were racing to accommodate thousands of delegates, elected officials and members of the press. Adding tension to the entire proceeding: As preparations approached the 11th hour, a keynote speaker for the event was unconfirmed.
Hugs From Hertzberg
Robert M. (Bob) Hertzberg will be sworn in as speaker of the California Assembly, the state\’s second most powerful political post, at 9:30 a.m. on April 13.
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