A New Scroll of LA Jewish News Barbie and Ken go to Shul. Folks, While living and working in Los Angeles, Jews have added both dream houses and playhouses to American popular culture; this issue of MegilLA looks at two of them, one by Ruth and Elliot Handler, the other by Paul Reubens. Certainly, living in the heart of the TV, film and music businesses has been a boost to these efforts. Sociologists says it’s because we are outsiders looking in that gives us a unique perspective. Historians think that because we have been denied, or kept out of the established channels of commerce and artistic expression due to antisemitism, we have been pushed to explore new areas. Or, is it just LA? People re-invent themselves here, try new things, let new ideas and prayers fly up into the persistent sunshine. Jewish energy long-pent up, finally has a chance blossom here among the palms, waves, and parrots. Or am I just California dreaming?
Jewish Dream Houses
Jewish Dream Houses
Jewish Dream Houses
A New Scroll of LA Jewish News Barbie and Ken go to Shul. Folks, While living and working in Los Angeles, Jews have added both dream houses and playhouses to American popular culture; this issue of MegilLA looks at two of them, one by Ruth and Elliot Handler, the other by Paul Reubens. Certainly, living in the heart of the TV, film and music businesses has been a boost to these efforts. Sociologists says it’s because we are outsiders looking in that gives us a unique perspective. Historians think that because we have been denied, or kept out of the established channels of commerce and artistic expression due to antisemitism, we have been pushed to explore new areas. Or, is it just LA? People re-invent themselves here, try new things, let new ideas and prayers fly up into the persistent sunshine. Jewish energy long-pent up, finally has a chance blossom here among the palms, waves, and parrots. Or am I just California dreaming?