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September 24, 2009 | 12:23 pm RSS

My G-20 Jewish Homecoming

Posted by Jay Firestone

This is my vacation…

Visiting my parents in Pittsburgh, PA was the initial reason for taking such a long break between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.  But when I realized my visit would coincide with the G-20 summit, I decided to act fast.

Unfortunately I missed the deadline to receive the White House’s special press credentials.  Here’s an email from the Pittsburgh liaison.

The White House has been really tough about this.

Not sure we can help.

So I took it upon myself to scope out the Jewish scene of the G-20 Pittsburgh and the effect it had on my return to the ‘Burgh.

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September 9, 2009 | 7:43 pm

The Rabbi’s Shofar and the dog

Posted by Jay Firestone

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September 4, 2009 | 5:51 pm

Where to find cheap high holy day tickets [VIDEO]

Posted by Jay Firestone

By Rebecca Steinberger, Multimedia Intern

Got New Year’s plans? Celebrating Rosh Hashanah this year might depend heavily on what services are within budget. The high cost of synagogue tickets will result in many people looking for alternative and affordable services. There are other options out there and it is only a matter of searching. Many places are requesting donations, but regardless won’t turn anyone away.

Rosh Hashanah encompasses the idea of community. In order to bring in the new year, one doesn’t have to be within the walls of the synagogue or regretting how much was spent on seats when there isn’t much sitting involved. Chabad requests donations anywhere between $100 to $200 to reserve a seat. For services at Hillel at UCLA tickets are $100 for those 35-years-old and under. JConnectLA is holding services and a meal for $25 and the West Valley JCC has services for $36 and under.

This year should be about finding your community. Happy New Year!


Video by Rebecca Steinberger, Multmedia Intern

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September 4, 2009 | 4:16 pm

Rabbis and Guns - a Rosh Hashanah Safety Video

Posted by Jay Firestone

Don’t you dare fall asleep during these rabbis’ sermons…

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