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surfing
Doc Paskowitz, 1921-2014, Rode the Zionist Wave in Post World War II Hawaii
Surfer legend Dorian “Doc” Paskowitz—“a modern-day Duke Kahanamoku”—was one of two members of a “mighty minyan” of Jews who, after World War II, helped found Temple Emanu-el in Honolulu and then played a significant role in the Zionist movement during Israel’s birth pangs and early years. The other was far-sighted businessman Nathan Liff.
Dorian ‘Doc’ Paskowitz, surfing pioneer, 93
Dorian “Doc” Paskowitz, the Jewish, Stanford-educated surfing pioneer, died on Monday in Newport Beach, California at age 93.
Surf, suits and sailing — Jews making waves on the waterfront
As the summer heats up and we head for the beach to tan, swim or just cool off, we might ask: Has the Pacific coastline always been such a splashy draw for Los Angeles Jews?\n
A grieving father’s mission to encourage positive choices
“Mathew is dead,” came the voice of Tomson’s wife, Carla, who was 10,000 miles away in South Africa while their son attended school there for a semester.
Israelis seek promised wave in Costa Rica
Zula is a delightful beachside restaurant where you can breathe in the salty air as Eyal Golan songs play in the background. It also advertises the best falafel in town, made with local garbanzo beans.
Olmert offers civilian service plan as military draft alternative; U.S. to train Palestinian troops
News briefs.
Cozy Kosher Surf Shack — Observant Oasis in the ‘Bu
Situated a quick jaywalk across Pacific Coast Highway from Surfrider Beach and the Malibu Pier, Malibu Beach Grill is a kosher oasis in a town renowned for breathtaking seaside vistas, A-list celebrity sightings and new-age crunchiness.
Cozy Kosher Surf Shack: An Observant Oasis in the ‘Bu
Joyce Brooks Bogartz\’s look isn\’t quite what you\’d expect from the owner of a kosher restaurant. Adorned with brown-and-cream dreadlocks, the nearly 50-year-old proprietor of Malibu Beach Grill would at first glance seem to fit in better with customers sporting board shorts than black hats. But this post-punk Gidget is the kind of \’Bu Jew who is as comfortable around Chabadniks as she is with surfers.
Singles – Soulmate Surfing
Dating can be scary. Dating in a foreign country can be petrifying.