Los Angeles: A Jewish Travel Guide

By Betsy Sheldon

This book is for the Jewish traveler - or for anyone interested in Jewish history and culture. More than a listing of Jewish sights and resources, it is a concise, easy-to-use handbook for those who want to experience the best in Jewish sightseeing and tr

• Language: English
• Publisher: Hunter Publishing
• Release date: Oct 30, 2010
• ISBN: 9781588439772

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Los Angeles: A Jewish Travel Guide

Betsy Sheldon

Hunter Publishing, Inc.

Web site: www.hunterpublishing.com

E-mail: [e-mail]

IN CANADA

Ulysses Travel Publications

4176 Saint-Denis

Montreal, Québec H2W 2M5 Canada

514-843-9882, Ext. 2232 / Fax [phone]

IN THE UK

Windsor Books International

The Boundary, Wheatley Road

Garsington, Oxford OX44 9EJ England

01865-361122 / Fax [phone]

© Betsy Sheldon

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the written permission of the publisher.

The publisher, author, affiliated individuals and companies disclaim any responsibility for any injury, harm, or illness that may occur to anyone through, or by use of, the information in this book. Every effort was made to insure the accuracy of information in this book, but the publisher and author do not assume, and hereby disclaim, any liability or any loss or damage caused by errors, omissions, misleading information or potential travel problems caused by this guide, even if such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause.

DEDICATION

To my sons Aaron and Ben: May all your life’s journeys bring you home again, in gladness and in peace.

About The Author

Betsy Sheldon has been writing about travel for more than 20 years. In the 1970s she lived in Israel and studied there. She has written several books, including City Smart Indianapolis, and has more than 200 published travel pieces to her credit. She is currently editor in chief for Journey, a monthly travel magazine.

In the Jewish community, Betsy has been active as a religious school teacher, as well as a board member of the Indianapolis JCC and her synagogue.

Betsy is the mother of two sons, Aaron and Ben. Although she’s lived abroad and on both coasts (California and New Jersey), she always seems to return to Indianapolis, where she now lives.

Introduction

The Jewish Connection

The Best in JewishSightseeing

How To Use This Guide

Sightseeing Highlights

Synagogues

Kosher Dining

Jewish Community Centers

Shopping

Lodging

Events

Heritage Tours

Resources

Trivia

Additional Sights

The Wayfarer’s Prayer

Los Angeles

Sightseeing Highlights

Museums & Galleries

Historic Sites

Monuments, Markers & Memorials

Neighborhoods

Colleges & Universities

Synagogues

Kosher Dining

Fairfax Area

West Los Angeles

Valley

Jewish Community Centers

Shopping

Events

Heritage Tours

Resources

Other Areas of California

Bakersfield

La Jolla

Pomona

San Diego

Just Across the Border in Tijuana

National Resources

Helpful Organizations

Religious Organizations

Jewish Travel

Glossary

Introduction

We didn’t lack for sights to see. Colonial