Anti-Muslim activist barred from speaking at Jewish Federation headquarters

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on June 25, 2012

The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles barred anti-Muslim activist Pamela Geller from delivering a previously scheduled speech at its Wilshire Boulevard headquarters on June 24.

Straus, re-elected as Texas speaker, rips attacks on faith

Published on January 11, 2011

Joe Straus, overwhelmingly reelected speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, strongly repudiated attacks on his Jewish faith. "Attacks on people's religious beliefs have no place in this House," Straus, a Republican, said Tuesday after winning the vote 132-15, according to reports filed via Twitter by KPRC, a Houston NBC affiliate. The KPRC reporter, Mary Benton, said Straus was given a standing ovation.

Brouhaha in Texas House a Jewish test case for Tea Party

Published on December 21, 2010

In Texas, the Tea Party passed its first Jewish test even before its legislators had been sworn in.

Nancy Pelosi gets pilloried at AJU

By Danielle Berrin
Published on August 14, 2008

Knesset Speaker Dalia Itzik meets with local leaders

Published on July 23, 2008

On a break from her duties as Speaker of the Knesset, Dalia Itzik joined L.A. influentials for a dinner reception hosted by The American Friends of the Citizens’ Empowerment Center in Israel (CECI).

Noteworthy sessions and events at the G.A.

Published on November 9, 2006

Noteworthy sessions and events at the General Assembly

Wandering Jew - New Year’s in Vienna

By Rabbi Shlomo Schwartz
Published on March 2, 2006

About six years ago at the University of Texas, I was asked to be the guest speaker for Shabbat 1,000, an event where 1,000 Jewish students are served full-course traditional Shabbat meals for free. There are no prayer services.

Clinton Talks at UJ Series

By Tom Tugend
Published on January 17, 2002

Community Briefs.

Virtual Schmooze

By Ruth Andrew Ellenson
Published on March 8, 2001

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."

Soldiers and Students

By Mike Levy
Published on December 7, 2000

Noam Zissman, 21, a convoy commander from Ra'anana, and Moran Kalinsky, 20, a deputy company commander from Holon, sit in their Israeli officers' uniforms at Johnny Rockets on Melrose. They have just arrived in Los Angeles after more than a week of nonstop travel across the U.S., and they won't even have time to order a plate of fries before they have to rush across town.

Preparing for a Presidential Visit

By Michael Aushenker
Published on August 17, 2000

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

By Tom Tugend
Published on March 23, 2000

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.

Coastal Voters Could Pick New House Speaker

By Eric Roth
Published on January 6, 2000

The independent voters in Venice, Torrance and San Pedro may determine the next Speaker of the United States House of Representatives on November 6, 2000.

Writing a New Chapter

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on November 27, 1997

The People of the Book is the Los Angeles area's first attempt at a Jewish book festival