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embryonic stem cell research because "our respect for such pre-embryos and embryos outside the womb should certainly be superseded by our duty to seek to cure diseases," according to Rabbi Elliot Dorff of the University of Judaism in Los Angeles.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)
* Bush still sleeps well over Iraq Dec 28, 2006
"I got the sense of a man who feels very heavily the weight of history," said Robert Wexler, president of the University of Judaism in Los Angeles, who attended the meeting. "But I didn't get the sense of someone who feels he's doing the wrong thing. He said, `I might change tactics, but I'm not going to change the way I feel about it.'". (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
COLUMN: Justice & reality Dec 12, 2006
The University of Judaism, JTS' sister school on the West Coast, has already expressed its desire to accept gay and lesbian students. JTS, on the other hand, will "conduct a thoroughgoing discussion" of faculty and student opinions before drawing a conclusion. (U-Wire.com)
Column: Muslim congressman would be hypocrite to take his oath on Bible Dec 11, 2006
New York's Jewish Week described Dennis Prager as "one of the three most interesting minds in American Jewish Life." Since 1992, he has been teaching the Bible verse-by-verse at the University of Judaism. . (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Conservative Jews OK gays for seminaries Dec 9, 2006
The biggest change came with the committee's passage of a measure co-written by Rabbi Elliot Dorff, rector of the University of Judaism in Los Angeles ... The Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at the University of Judaism in Los Angeles is expected to start enrolling openly gay students soon, he said. (Yahoo News -- Gay and Lesbian Issues)
Judaism's Changing Face Dec 8, 2006
In discussing the paper he co-wrote with two other rabbis urging greater inclusion of gays and lesbians, Rabbi Elliot Dorff, a professor at the University of Judaism in Los Angeles, said that blessing same-sex unions was consistent with Jewish traditions of family life and monogamy, and he encouraged gay and lesbian couples to raise children as a means of carrying on the life of the Conservative Movement. Dorff, who acknowledged that his views on homosexuality broadened dramatically after his... (Gay City News)
Rabbis OK conflicting answers on gay issues Dec 8, 2006
One of them, the University of Judaism in Los Angeles, is expected to begin ordaining gays in the near future. The movement's flagship seminary, the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York City, is likely to take more time. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Conservative Jews on Gays: Dont Ask, Dont Kvell Dec 7, 2006
The University of Judaism, a seminary in Los Angeles, will almost certainly begin making gay rabbis immediately, New York's Jewish Theological Seminary will debate the issue and probably decided to follow suit. Two smaller seminaries in Argentina and Hungary may continue the no-gays route. (Time.com)
Ethicists debate issues about beginning of life Dec 1, 2006
Infertility not assimilation or inadequate education is perhaps the biggest obstacle to Jewish continuity, suggests Rabbi Elliot Dorff, rector and professor of philosophy at the University of Judaism in Los Angeles. e are in a great demographic crisis, says the Conservative rabbi, an expert in medical ethics. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Panel faces tough debate on gay Jews Nov 30, 2006
Dorff, rector of the University of Judaism in Bel-Air and a well-known bioethicist, is one of the lead authors of a position paper that would end the bans ... (The other is Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at Los Angeles' University of Judaism. (Los Angeles Times)
Newt Gingrich Fights His Way Back to Top Oct 11, 2006
John Edwards at the University of Judaism in Los Angeles on the same topic. Edwards should have owned this event, but it was Newt who won them over. (Human Events Online)
Conservative Jewish leader expects ban on gay rabbis to be lifted Sep 8, 2006
The University of Judaism in Los Angeles, which also trains Conservative rabbis, says only that it will follow whatever policy the Law Committee adopts. However, Dorff serves as the school's rector and many expect the seminary will admit openly gay students if the panel allows it. (North County Times)
A tale of two failed Mideast states Aug 7, 2006
Nadav Morag is chair of the department of political science at the University of Judaism in Los Angeles. He previously served as a senior director at the Israeli National Security Council in the Office of then-Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. (Christian Science Monitor)
Joseph Dorfman, 65; New Music Composer, Shostakovich Scholar Jun 16, 2006
While on leave from teaching composition and theory at Tel Aviv University's school of music, Dorfman also lectured at the University of Judaism. "He was a major person in the advancement of new music in Israel and throughout the world," Braun said. (Los Angeles Times)
Where do Jews stand on stem-cell research? Apr 15, 2006
The Conservative view is put into words by Rabbi Elliot Dorff, who is provost and professor of philosophy at the University of Judaism in Los Angeles. He notes that couples who have difficulty conceiving a child often use in-vitro fertilization, which, in turn, often results in the production of more embryos than they wish to implant and bring to fruition. (Kansas City Jewish Chronicle, KS)
Conservative Jews to Consider Ending a Ban on Same-Sex Unions and Gay Rabbis... Mar 6, 2006
A fourth, authored by Rabbi Elliot N. Dorff, rector and a professor of philosophy at the University of Judaism in Los Angeles, argues that the passages in Leviticus refer only to a prohibition on anal sex and that homosexual relationships, rabbis and marriage ceremonies are permissible. "What we're really trying to do is to maintain the authority of halacha, but also enable gays and lesbians to have a love life sanctioned by Jewish law and guided by Jewish law," said Rabbi Dorff, vice chairman... (The Drudge Report)
Holocaust museum to provide teaching forum for educators Feb 19, 2006
Speakers include William Meinecke, historian, Holocaust Memorial Museum; Michael Berenbaum, director, Sigi Ziering Institute, University of Judaism; Gerda Weissmann Klein, author of All But My Life; and Paul Wieser, director of Holocaust Education ADL.. Attendance is free. (AZCentral -- News)
