FESTIVAL NOTES BOMB DEATHS.Byline: Bhavna Mistry Staff Writer Thousands of Jews who gathered at the ninth Valley Jewish Festival on Sunday joined in a moment of silence over the recent killings in Israel. Jack Mayer, executive director of The Jewish Federation A Jewish Federation is a confederation of various Jewish social agencies, volunteer programs, educational bodies, and related organizations, found within most cities in North America that host a viable Jewish community. Valley Alliance said the moment of silence was observed for the youngsters killed by a suicide bomber Noun 1. suicide bomber - a terrorist who blows himself up in order to kill or injure other people act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act - the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political in Tel Aviv Tel Aviv (tĕl əvēv`), city (1994 pop. 355,200), W central Israel, on the Mediterranean Sea. Oficially named Tel Aviv–Jaffa, it is Israel's commercial, financial, communications, and cultural center and the core of its largest this past week and to call attention to other painful recent events in Israel. ``Today more than ever our brothers and sisters in Israel must know that we stand with them in these troubling and dangerous times,'' Mayer said. ``We mourn mourn v. mourned, mourn·ing, mourns v.intr. 1. To feel or express grief or sorrow. See Synonyms at grieve. 2. for those who have lost their lives during the continuing acts of violence and terrorism. We feel the pain of the injured and the grief-stricken families. We all pray for peace and reconciliation.'' The festival, organized by the alliance, which celebrates Jewish arts and culture, was expected to attract more than 30,000 people to the grounds at California State University, Northridge CSUN offers a variety of programs leading to bachelor's degrees in 61 fields and master's degrees in 42 fields. The university has over 150,000 alumni. It's also home to a summer musical theater/theater program known as TADW (TeenAge Drama Workshop) that leads teenagers through an . ``In times of crisis, our tendencies are to come together,'' said David Levy David Levy may refer to:
Barri Worth, a Calabasas High School Calabasas High School is a four-year high school, freshman-senior, in Calabasas, California, United States. Calabasas High School, which serves portions of Calabasas and the West Hills, Los Angeles, California section of Los Angeles, is one of three high schools in the Las student and editor of the school newspaper, the Calabasas Courier, said she was deeply touched by the Friday night bombing outside Tel Aviv nightclubs. She spoke of the recent visit by Israeli students, who stayed at her home. ``It could have been the people that stayed at my house,'' said Worth, 18, of West Hills. ``We became like family. We have family members across the world.'' During closing ceremonies, festival organizers had planned for a flyover carrying a banner reading ``LA Stands with Israel.'' The event, which started in 1986 dedicated to freedom for Soviet Jewry, continues to emphasize themes that advance social justice and build community involvement. The event also focused on bringing about awareness of the environment in light of California's energy crisis and hoped to set an example of how people can conserve. Powering the main stage were 36 solar power panels set up by the Department of Water and Power. ``We're showing the community by example what they can do at home,'' said Lee Wallach, a board member of the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life The Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL) is the leading Jewish environmental organization in the United States. It was founded in 1993 and is based in New York City. . In an environment pavilion, festivalgoers planted trees, had an opportunity to sign up for solar power and were educated about electric cars. Children also gained environmental lessons. The festival, which featured 50 booths, Jewish entertainment, a children's park, marketplace and singles area took more than a year to organize. Rabbi Sholom Morgan of Valley Village attended the event with his wife, Sara Morgan. ``This is a great event that brings diverse Jews from different communities together,'' Morgan said. ``It shows unity.'' Wendy Krowne, 49, of Northridge attended the event with her husband, Barry Krowne, 49, and friend Terry Hatkoff, a Jewish studies Jewish studies also known as Judaic studies is a subject area of study available at many colleges and universities in North America. Traditionally, Jewish studies was part of the natural practice of Judaism by Jews. professor at the university. ``It's important that all the communities that make up L.A. have an opportunity to celebrate the things that are important to them,'' Krowne said. ``This is a great event because of the spirit ... the community exhibits.'' Before attending the event, the Krownes had spoken with family members in Israel regarding the recent tragedies but said that it is important to balance conflict and celebration. ``You can kind of mourn world events, but you can't live your everyday life with them,'' Barry Krowne said. ``You have to live.'' CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Robert Korda of Hollywood Klezmer klezmer (klĕz`mər), form of instrumental folk music developed in the Eastern European Jewish community. The style had its beginnings in the Middle Ages; its name is a Yiddishized version of the Hebrew klei zemir entertains Sunday at the Valley Jewish Festival. Tom Mendoza/Staff Photographer |
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