Eric Garcetti: up close

By Bill Boyarsky
Published on December 19, 2012

Someone in the audience asked the mayoral candidates about the county’s foster children program. Eric Garcetti answered in a particularly well-informed manner, mentioning that he and his wife have cared for seven foster children.

Benjamin Reznik: L.A. based lawyer who takes on Goliath

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on October 26, 2012

Among land-use attorneys working in Los Angeles, Benjamin Reznik is better known than most, perhaps because of his success at suing the City of Los Angeles.

Rahm Emanuel is a fighting policy wonk with a Jewish soul [VIDEO]

By Ron Kampeas
Published on November 13, 2008

One thing Rahm Emanuel is not, all agree, is the president-elect's conciliatory signal to the Jewish community after a campaign fraught with worries that Obama would tip toward even-handedness in dealing with the Middle East

Leading . . .  by pulling back

By Amy Klein
Published on April 17, 2008

When Lori Schneide was 16 years old, she lived in India for the summer.

"I had this deep impression of calling," she said. "There's something we all can humbly contribute."

Meet the multitalented, endlessly energetic Zane Buzby

By Jane Ulman
Published on November 22, 2007

There are not enough hours in the day for Zane Buzby.

Books: Oren ‘Tempts’ Israeli readers and defies critics

By Avner Hofstein
Published on November 1, 2007

Profile of Israeli novelist Ram Oren who has written 16 titles, sold more than 1 million copies in Israel and set up his own publishing house (Keshet).

Actor-writer pens memoir of life marred by murder

By Robert David Jaffee
Published on October 18, 2007

For the past 10 years, Dinah Lenney, author of the memoir, "Bigger Than Life," has lived with the memory of the murder of her father, a prominent New Jersey businessman and onetime senatorial candidate who was knifed to death by three teens in Manhattan.

Sex and The 30-Something Professional

By Robert David Jaffee
Published on April 5, 2007

Before David Rouda became a stage director and writer, he was an internationally ranked rower who placed 17th in the 1999 World Rowing Championships. Rouda, who started training as a sculler at 13, won six Gold Medals at the Maccabee Games and just missed qualifying for the 2000 Olympics.

To Tell the Truth

By Caroline Cobrin
Published on July 6, 2006

A little embellishment here and there isn't so bad -- creativity and a sense of humor are always great things. But there are just certain things that you should never lie about.

Singles - Imperfect One and Only

By Annie Korzen
Published on February 9, 2006

I have a friend who answered one of these "too-good-to-be-true" ads. They met for brunch and she knew right away it wasn't going to work out because he glanced at the menu and then said, "So, do you want to split an order of toast?"

Meow With a French Accent

Published on May 26, 2005

Comic books aren't just for kids anymore. In both the United States and France, they've been enjoying a popular explosion among readers of all ages.

Commitment’s Price

By Judy Gruen
Published on July 8, 2004

These days, many women complain about the epidemic of males who run in terror from the thought of a committed relationship.

Red Flag From Cupid

By Mark Miller
Published on July 3, 2003

Not very romantic? I was stunned. Did I miss something here? Is it our anniversary? It's our first meeting, for crying out loud!

Politics, Israeli Style

Published on May 28, 1998

Some of you may have caught last week's New Yorker (May 25) with journalist David Remnick's profile of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu. If not, I urge you to call the magazine's offices in New York and order a back copy, or simply visit your local library.

David Remnick’s Profile of Prime Minister Binyamin

Published on May 7, 1998

Some of you may have caught last week's New Yorker (May 25) with journalist David Remnick's profile of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu. If not, I urge you to call the magazine's offices in New York and order a back copy, or simply visit your local library.

Remnick offers us a portrait of Bibi as The Outsider.