David Lieber; edited a new Torah commentary Dec 20, 2008
Rabbi Lieber was president for 29 years of the University of Judaism, which last year was renamed American Jewish University after merging with Brandeis-Bardin Institute. As the university's first full-time president, Rabbi Lieber oversaw its expansion from a tiny campus that concentrated on training Hebrew teachers to a more comprehensive institution that encompasses programs for undergraduates, graduates, and adult learners. (Boston Globe)
Dennis Prager Oct 3, 2008
Columns, funnies in your inbox. His popular show became nationally syndicated in 1999 and airs live, Monday through Friday, 9am to 12pm (Pacific Time), 12pm to 3pm (Eastern) from his home station, KRLA.. (Townhall.com)
Ugandan Rabbi Sep 16, 2008
For the past five years, Sizomu has studied to be a Conservative rabbi at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at the University of Judaism in Los Angeles, sponsored by B'chol Lashon, a non-profit group dedicated to encouraging Judaism among non-traditionally Jewish groups; he was formally ordained there in May. Preparations for this event have continued for some months in Nabugoye, roughly 20 minutes outside of Mbale, the largest town of eastern Uganda, itself located some 4. (Jerusalem Post, Israel)
Mentor to singers held positions at USC, UCLA Dec 4, 2007
In 1983 at the University of Judaism, she created an opera ensemble competition, whose judges included opera impresarios, to encourage singers to work together. "I was just so tired of going to all these auditions and seeing these singers who 'have five arias, will travel,' " Limonick told The Times in 1992. (Los Angeles Times)
Francine Parker, 81; directed Vietnam era anti-military documentary Nov 19, 2007
In Los Angeles, she produced radio and TV programs for the University of Judaism, where she developed the "Jews and History" program that helped her make connections in Hollywood, Rodriguez said. Parker often directed equity-waiver theater and had worked as an acting coach. (Los Angeles Times)
L.A. sees rising fire risk on Caltrans' land Apr 23, 2007
The University of Judaism, Skirball Cultural Center and two private schools are nestled in the hills nearby. Cornfeld, who has lived on this scenic ridge for 35 years, said her insurance premiums have skyrocketed in part because her home sits less than 200 feet from the brush. (Los Angeles Times)
Jews of Africa are part of Passover bond Apr 2, 2007
But, for the first time, they have sent one of their traditional spiritual leaders to a Western seminary, at the University of Judaism in Los Angeles. Gershom Sizomu is expected to complete his studies in time to lead services in Uganda by next Passover. (Orlando Sentinel)
Local Conservative leaders react to JTS ruling Mar 30, 2007
At the same time it s a predictable outcome given the ruling of the committee on Jewish laws and standards, as well as the decision earlier this year by the University of Judaism faculty in Los Angeles (to admit openly gay candidates). Bernstein thinks the Conservative movement not only will survive, but will be able to move beyond this issue and get on with the business of strengthening the Conservative movement. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Where faith and stem cells meet Feb 27, 2007
For example, most Jews support embryonic stem cell research because "our respect for such pre-embryos and embryos outside the womb should certainly be superseded by our duty to seek to cure diseases," according to Rabbi Elliot Dorff of the University of Judaism in Los Angeles. A 2001 poll of Muslim Americans showed 63 percent stating their support for the type of research that would be funded under the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act. (Newsday -- Opinion)
German railroad car a grim Holocaust reminder Jan 28, 2007
The most we can say is this is the type,'' said Michael Berenbaum, a professor at the University of Judaism in Los Angeles and a private consultant to the museum. Berenbaum said verifying the car, part of the German railroad system, will mean poring through railroad records from 64 years ago to learn more about its equipment and to make any matches. (The Miami Herald)
