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pioneer
Writer discovers California ‘Gold’ in banking ancestor Isaias Hellman
Isaias Hellman was arguably the single most powerful and influential Jew in the United States from the last quarter of the 19th century until his death in 1920
Feminist cantor retires from long-term post
If words don\’t come easily to Rosenbloom, it\’s because she has spent most of her life singing. As early as age 4, she jumped up on a coffee table at home and sang an Israeli folk song for her mother and father
VIDEO: Joan Nathan, the real Sara Lee and America’s favorite cheesecake
The namesake of the famous company Sara Lee discusses her father\’s early expeierments with cheesecake and how he decided to name the company he founded after her. From Jewish Cooking In America with Joan Nathan.
It’s Pat — South African queen of kosher cuisine
Although had she expressed a desire to become a professional cook, Fine is convinced that her mother \”would have freaked.\” Cooking was thought of as \”such an ordinary job, one that simply wasn\’t OK for nice Jewish girls,\” Fine said.
Dassa Connects a Step-Kick at a Time
By the age of 4, Dani Dassa knew what he wanted to do with the rest of his life.
Singles – Out of the Wilderness
Generally speaking, Ventura County is a lovely place. It has beautiful weather, decent air quality, low crime and renowned surfing spots.
It\’s a nice place to look for antiques or raise a family.
It\’s not so hot for Jewish singles.
Rabbi Alfred Wolf
Rabbi Alfred Wolf, who pioneered Jewish summer camps and the interfaith movement on the West Coast, died Aug. 1 at the age of 88.\n\nThroughout his life, he strove for his self-described goal \”to serve as a catalyst in bringing people together, despite personal and ideological differences.\”