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Monthly Archives: December 2008
Movie Producer Lynda Obst
I talk to Lynda Obst by phone Dec. 1, 2008. Luke: "How did the election affect things around you? I assume most of your peers were happier the day after." Lynda: "We’re all in a much better mood than we … Continue reading
Posted in Lynda Obst
Tagged duds, movie industry, recesses, toilet bowl, type material, war movies
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Jewish Federation Statement Regarding Alleged Fraud by Bernard Madoff Investment Securities LLC
From the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles: LOS ANGELES, Ca. (December 15, 2008)—The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles has been advised by The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles that it, together with a number of other major philanthropic … Continue reading
Posted in Jewish Federation
Tagged Bernard Madoff, endowment funds, jewish community foundation, jewish federation of greater los angeles, jewish federation of los angeles, united jewish fund
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‘The Shidduch Crisis: Causes and Cures’ by Psychologist Michael J. Salamon
I’m enjoying this book about finding a Jewish spouse. It has some great anecdotes, such as the one about a young man given the phone number for a young woman. When he dials, however, he finds the phone answered by … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Dating
Tagged anecdotes, jewish spouse, psychologist, young man, young woman
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JTA & Duplicate Content
I got this email today from JTA.org: Hey Luke, I’m sure you remember me from my Jewschool days. Just a heads up: JTA’s pretty adamant about making sure that people don’t reprint our content in full if they’re not paying … Continue reading
Posted in FailedMessiah, Journalism, JTA
Tagged death bed, exclusivity, investment pool, jewish community foundation, Los Angeles Times, mainstream media, profit news, takedown notice
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Jewish Philanthropy Devastated By Bernie Madoff Scam
JTA reports: Sources close to Yeshiva University, where Madoff served as treasurer of the board of trustees and chairman of the board of Y.U.’s Sy Syms School of Business until he resigned last week, said that the school has lost … Continue reading
Posted in Abuse, Charity
Tagged bernie madoff, forbes magazine, fred wilpon, gmac financial services, high finance, jewish new york, philadelphia eagles owner, subprime mortgage, sy syms, uja federation of new york
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