January 29, 2009 | 3:36 pm

Old Jews Telling Jokes [VIDEO]

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I just came across this site and it’s as simple as it is brilliant: Old Jews Telling Jokes.  I think its safe to say that we all have a few of these in our families.  And there’s really no point in waiting until the next bar mitzvah, wedding or funeral to hear some cologne-drenched altacocker spray your face with his best “one about the _____.” 

Director, Editor and Co-Producer Sam Hoffman even put his mother, Diane in the spotlight.

From his description:

“Diane Hoffman is my mom. She can do pretty much anything and, at any given time, is doing everything. She’s also one of the few joke tellers to drop the F bomb. Kind of makes me proud.”

Tune in every Tuesday and Thursday for another joke.

Click here to see more Old Jews Telling Jokes.

January 14, 2009 | 6:33 pm

Protesters disrupt consulate work flow

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Here’s a look at yet another protest outside the Israeli Consulate on Wilshire Blvd.  Members of the International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network chained themselves together on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at around 8:30 a.m to protest the ongoing war in Gaza. Their goal was to block all entrances to the building in order to disrupt regular work flow for day.  The protest lasted until around 11 a.m. and with that block of Wilshire Blvd. closed for the demonstration, you can be sure that the damage was done.  Meetings were late, traffic was jammed and city tax dollars were spent on peace-keeping LAPD officers. 

For Danielle Berrin’s full story, click here.

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January 12, 2009 | 3:04 pm

[VIDEO] Pro-Israel rally in Westwood - Jan. 11, 2009

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Huge numbers gathered together in Westwood outside the Federal Building on Sunday afternoon, January 11 to support Israel and the recent actions against Hamas.  Among the supporters were several Jewish organizations, elected officials and community members from all over Los Angeles. 

Speakers included Roz Rothstein, International Director, StandWithUs; Esther Renzer, International President, StandWithUs; Sam Glaser, Singer; Cantor Ron Li-Paz, Valley Outreach Congregation; Gil Artzyeli , Deputy Consul General of Israel in Los Angeles; Councilmember Jack Weiss, 5th District; Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, 3rd District; Shoham Nicolet, Executive Director, Israel Leadership Council; Chaim Linder, Council of Israeli Community; John R. Fishel, President, Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles; Patricia Johnson, Israel-Christian Nexus; and Rabbi David Wolpe - Sinai Temple

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January 8, 2009 | 2:46 pm

[VIDEO] Pro-Israel rally in Westwood - Jan. 7, 2009

Posted by Jay Firestone

A pro-Israel rally in Westwood brings adults and teenagers together in ruach, advocacy and support for Israel. Though no counter protest was present, several pro-Palestinian rallies are expected to occur throughout the weekend. 

Brad Greenberg reports from Westwood.

Video By Jay Firestone and Brad Greenberg

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