Monthly Archives: June 2008

The Legacy Of Islamic Anti-Semitism

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Luke Ford

Michael Finch, Janey Levy (from the Horowitz Freedom Center) introduce the night’s speaker. Andrew G. Bostom is the author of the highly acclaimed “The Legacy of Jihad: Islamic Holy War and the Fate of Non-Muslims.” Full report.

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I Went To Clothes Heaven

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Luke Ford

A couple of weeks ago, I drove to Pasadena and interviewed Larayne L. Brannon about her store Clothes Heaven. Then I stopped by Carmody & Co stationers and interviewed store manager Marcie Pastre. Thursday I visited hairdresser Frederic States in … Continue reading →

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Pasadena Internist Dr. Paulette Saddler

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Luke Ford

I visit her in her Pasadena office Thursday morning. Video             Check out her website SaddlerMD.com.

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The Seventh Python

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Luke Ford

Click here for my full report on Thursday night’s premiere. The World Premiere of “The Seventh Python” – a film celebration of Neil Innes – who has shaped the musical destiny of Monty Python, The Rutles and The Bonzo Dog … Continue reading →

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Barack Going After The Jews

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Luke Ford

Brad A. Greenberg writes: Those words did not appear in a New York Sun editorial, unlike these. But someone could get the impression of a Jewish media conspiracy after reading about Barack Obama’s effort to reach out to prominent Hollywood … Continue reading →

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The Chai Lifeline

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Luke Ford

From the Jewish Journal: Pico-Robertson resident Leah Hill was grateful when Chai Lifeline services became available in Los Angeles. Her daughter Tali, now 18, suffers a variety of health problems including seizures, mild cerebral palsy and hearing loss. Hill said … Continue reading →

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The Painful Verses

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Luke Ford

PARIS (Reuters) – A rabbi, an imam and a priest sat down to discuss the most sensitive parts of their sacred scriptures, the verses that offend or anger other faiths. But instead of the Catholic criticising Koran quotes or the … Continue reading →

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My Father, My Lord

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Luke Ford

From the Boston Globe: The Israeli film “My Father My Lord” packs a wallop far out of proportion to its running time (brief), its pace (poetically slow), and the events it depicts (minor, for the most part). Out of the … Continue reading →

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AJPA Conference

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Luke Ford

Rabbi Avi Shafran writes: I spent most of this past week at the annual conference of the American Jewish Press Association, which convened this year in Washington, D.C. I always enjoy the yearly gathering of writers and editors for the … Continue reading →

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1st World Noahide Conference

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Luke Ford

Here’s a report: Conference organizer Ray Pettersen, of the Dallas-based Noahide Nations, said, “Our world is plagued with violence and diminishing human dignity. Yet, we are also blessed with an unprecedented outpouring of Torah knowledge that is both timeless and … Continue reading →

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