Tabby Refael, Author at Jewish Journal

For All the Girls Who Could Only Afford One Barbie (But Enjoyed the Heck Out of It)

Tabby Refael — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 09:02:20 +0000

I belong to a group of former little girls for whom, due to financial constraints or having recently arrived to this country, access to just one Barbie doll was a privilege. I call us the “One Barbie-ers.”

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Why Teens Should Experience the Joy of a Lousy Summer Job

Tabby Refael — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 22:45:31 +0000

Encourage your teens to get a summer job. Any job. At the very least, they’ll have some great stories to tell as adults.

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Eight Smart AI Devices that Promise to Help You Spend More Time at Work and Less Time with Loved Ones

Tabby Refael — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 08:27:35 +0000

This summer, I am particularly excited to share with readers several new smart devices (some powered by AI) that will make our lives invaluably efficient.

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Shelter vs Safety: LA’s Homelessness Crisis— Part 2

Tabby Refael — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 18:49:33 +0000

There's a lot of Jewish wisdom to be found in the tension between compassion for the homeless and public safety for all.

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Am I Living in Gotham City or Los Angeles?

Tabby Refael — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 07:32:48 +0000

I’ve been living in Los Angeles for over 30 years, and as much as I’m still hooked on this town, sometimes I feel as though I live in a Gotham City of sorts, an out-of-control metropolis where it’s getting harder to feel safe anywhere.

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Jews and Hollywood: It’s Complicated

Tabby Refael — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 08:09:03 +0000

Why Entertainment Journalist Malina Saval Wants to Change the Ways We See Jews on Screen

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On This Fourth of July, a Tribute to the Woman Who Taught Me About America

Tabby Refael — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 21:59:48 +0000

I belong to the glorious generation that was taught by the legendary Beverly Hills elementary school teacher, Gloria (Zemliak) Boraz.

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While Beijing Abuses Muslims, Palestinians Woo China

Tabby Refael — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:09:19 +0000

When I was a pro-Israel student leader on campus, I often found myself face-to-face with anti-Israel peers who were also active in Muslim student groups.

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Dear Tabby: Father’s Day Edition

Tabby Refael — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:31:14 +0000

In this edition of my mostly useful advice column, I answer reader questions about those lovable, inimitable men known as fathers.

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Welcome to Our Inaugural Youth Issue

Tabby Refael — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:04:32 +0000

The topics that are featured in this first-of-its-kind issue reflect the thoughts, dreams and struggles of our greatest Jewish natural resource: our children.

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