President Obama and Faith

From the audacious, mendacious, and offensive sermons of Jeremiah Wright, to the unanswered questions regarding his ties to Muslim communities as a youth in Indonesia and his recent membership in the United Church of Christ, President Barack Obama has waded...

The Little-Known Myth of Iranian Jews

I do not accept that rampant stereotypes that emerge against any community in the Los Angeles area. I am especially troubled by the pernicious lies outlined against the Iranian Jewish community in West Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. The tired tropes of invaders,...

Kathy Griffin: Outrageous in Her Mediocrity

Celebrated, or rather denigrated, D-List actress Kathy Griffin is taking on the talk-show format. She wants to get in trouble, as she is attracted to such media types who stir up controversy. If the rise of media hype has spurred on little else, it would be the...

Thomas Kinkade, RIP

Thomas Kinkade, a prolific artist whose work hung in the homes of millions and inspired peace and tranquility for many, has died. An artist who enter international commercial trade, acquiring multi-millions in wealth for the value of his work, Kinkade inspire...

"Lost In Translation" by Rabbi Daniel Bouskila

I have read about French-speaking Jews in the Maghreb. One of whom, a French academic named Jacques Derrida, inspired mixed discussions on the nature of language. I also knew a colleague named Michelle Valens, a French teacher who may still be teaching in  South...