Who bombed Boston? Word for now is caution

Published on April 16, 2013

The day after the Boston Marathon bombing, President Obama called it an “act of terrorism.” What kind of terrorism, no one was ready to say — a caution that derives from years of wrongful speculation that on occasion has ruined innocent lives.

Charity wins over runners

Published on March 6, 2013

More than 20,000 runners participated in the Jerusalem Marathon on March 1, completing a course that started at the Knesset and passed a number of important cultural landmarks, offering sweeping views of the city and, as the marathon’s Web site touts, “a run through history.”

East Africans, American clinch six top spots in Jerusalem race

Published on March 1, 2013

East African runners and a U.S. Air Force captain won the six top spots in the annual Jerusalem marathon, which drew over 20,000 participants from 52 nations.

Running for life: 52 marathons in 52 weeks

By Rachel Heller
Published on February 27, 2013

Of all Julie Weiss’ memories of her father, his larger-than-life personality stands out most: Maurice Weiss was a drummer — a regular on the radio by age 5 — a bandleader, a stock broker, and a tennis and racquetball player who took up acting at the ripe age of 70.

Walk, run to cardiac health

Published on January 30, 2013

Here’s a straightforward recipe for heart health: Get off the couch and move. For some people, that means heading to the gym, but others may be more inclined to take in some fresh air. Starting an outdoor walking or running program can be a great way to improve fitness, burn off extra pounds and improve cardiovascular endurance.

Australian sprinter Steven Solomon advances to 400-meter finals

Published on August 6, 2012

Australian sprinter Steven Solomon qualified for the Olympics 400 meters final with a second consecutive personal best time.

With Obama and Bibi both running, is 2012 a replay of 1988 or 1992?

Published on May 1, 2012

If Israel goes to elections as expected this summer, will it be a replay of 1988 or 1992? Both Israeli election years also were American presidential election years, as 2012 is.

Ethiopian immigrant is top Jewish finisher in this year’s Jerusalem Marathon

Published on March 18, 2012

Ashrat “Assaf” Mamo is such a common sight when he pounds the pavement in Jerusalem that he’s on a first-name basis with city bus drivers who, he said, always “ask me about the marathon and encourage me.”

Run to change a life

By Ryan Torok
Published on July 19, 2011

Registration for Chai Lifeline’s charity marathon-running training program, Teen Lifeline, has opened, and a group is training in Los Angeles for the first time since the program started in 2006.

Three Kenyans take Jerusalem marathon

Published on March 25, 2011

Three Kenyans won first, second and third place in Jerusalem's first marathon. Raymond Kipkoechh, 34, was first to cross the finish line Friday with a time of 2:26:44. Second place was taken by Mutai Kopkorir, 24 with a time of 2:26:55 and third was Kiman Njorage, 33 at 2:27:19.

Running to save souls

By Ryan Torok
Published on March 15, 2011

Runners in the 26th annual Los Angeles Marathon on March 20 will include residents of Beit T’Shuvah, a residential treatment center for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts. Beit T’Shuvah is the only official Jewish charity participating in the L.A. marathon and hopes to raise $125,000 for their Run to Save a Soul campaign.

VideoJew’s VideoGuide to L.A.  #5—Jew vs. Wild

Published on November 3, 2008

VideoJew Jay Firestone goes native in this episode of VideoJew's VideoGuide to Los Angeles

Elephant in the Valley

By Wendy J. Madnick
Published on April 11, 2002

Used to be that every once in a blue moon, a rare Republican, who happened to be Jewish, would decide to run for office in the heavily Democratic San Fernando Valley, only to be soundly defeated at the polls.

This year, Jewish Republicans hope to change all that with three candidates: Robert M. Levy, who is running against Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks); Connie Friedman, who is up against Jewish Democrat Lloyd Levine for former Assemblyman Robert Hertzberg's old seat in the 40th District, which covers most of the San Fernando Valley, and newcomer Michael J. Wissot, who will compete against Assemblywoman Fran Pavley in the heavily Democratic 41st District, which is located partially in Ventura County.

In the     Running

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on March 1, 2001

Skylar Lenox, 14, hasn't recently visited the cemetery where her father, John, is buried. "It's just a plot," said Lenox, an award-winning platform diver and president of Adat Ari El's United Synagogue Youth chapter.

From Worst to First

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on November 13, 1997

After the Yeshiva University High Schools of Los Angeles crosscountry team won the Westside League finals on Nov. 6, a competitorwas puzzled. "You guys were so bad last year," the rival asked RaphyHulkower, 15. "What happened?"