Unique Jewish reality TV-style program lets artists, and viewers, show off their artistic talent February 19, 2021 11:55 am Artist Eli Kaplan-Wildmann, one of the artists in the Expedition Maker competition, at his Jerusalem studio. (Eli Kaplan-Wildmann)
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Alix Kramer, 25, wants to be a pediatric gastroenterologist. To reach her goal, she’s working toward a degree at the University of Chicago while living at the Lincoln Park Moishe House, a communal residence for Jews in their 20s and 30s.
But in her spare time, Kramer designs knitwear, building on a passion she has nurtured since age 7.
“When I started designing patterns last year, I realized there were no patterns for Jewish holidays,” Kramer said. “It really bothered me because making a nice Hanukkah sweater is something I always wanted to do.”
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Sisters Avisha, above left, and Vanya flank Los Altos Police Department Capt. Katie Krauss during a recent visit to department headquarters.
Vanya, 3, does not particularly like wearing her car seat safety belt, and her objections have prompted warnings about a potential consequence for refusing the important restraint: The police could issue her parents a ticket for breaking the law.
Over time, her parents told the Town Crier, Vanya developed negative connotations about law enforcement.
A recent visit with Los Altos Police Department officers, however, altered the little girl’s perception.
After receiving an emailed request from Vanya’s father, LAPD Capt. Katie Krauss organized a socially distanced meet-and-greet Dec. 29 between Vanya; her 9-year-old sister, Avisha; officers Anthony Friebel and Kelli Janda; and Janda’s canine co-worker, Bo.
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