The Orange County Jewish Life is the sister publication of the San Diego Jewish Journal. The Jewish Life is the only Jewish lifestyles magazine servicing Orange County. It showcases the variety and vitality of Jewish Orange County. Founded in December 2004 by Dr. Mark Moss and Mark Edelstein who shared a vision of a Jewish magazine that spoke to Jews of all movements and traditions. The Orange County Jewish Life reaches more than 19,000 Jewish Households throughout Orange County. The OCJL has become the voice of Orange County's Jewish Community.
Our Staff
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Moss - Publisher |
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Mark Moss is a long-time veteran of organized
Jewish life. From 1983-84, he was president of the San Mateo chapter
of Magen David Adom. From 1986-92, he served as executive director
of Congregation Beth El in La Jolla. From 1995-2000, he was executive
director of Congregation Beth Am. He is currently a member of two
San Diego area synagogues and is married with three beautiful daughters.
His wife of 32 years, Ellen, is a preschool teacher. |
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| Mark
Edelstein - Co-publisher & Advertising Director |
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Mark Edelstein is a veteran of three
decades in advertising sales. In 1986, he started his own advertising
firm, Edelstein, Inc., where he sold in all media, primarily to the
Jewish community. A former schoolteacher and would-be stand-up comedian,
Edelstein is a member of Congregation Beth Israel in La Jolla, California.
He and his beautiful wife Susan have three wonderful children. |
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| Ilene Schneider - Editor-in-chief |
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Ilene Schneider, a professional writer since 1971 and an Orange County resident since 1978, lives in Irvine with her husband, Dr. Bruce Schneider, and four cats. Their daughter, Liora, attends San Diego State University. Ilene has received various accolades for her work and served as president of two professional writers' organizations. She celebrated her Bat Mitzvah in 2001 at Temple Beth Sholom. |
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| Rachel Bellinsky - Art Director |
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Rachel Bellinsky is a graphic designer with more than 12 years of experience in the print and advertising industry. She has designed everything from billboards to CD packaging, as well as created new identities for major corporations. She loves her job and lives happily in San Diego with one very small and hyperactive dog. |
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| Laurie Miller - Creative Director |
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Laurie Miller, a transplant from Louisana, heads the art department at both the Orange County Jewish Life and it's 'mother' publication, the San Diego Jewish Journal. She's been with the magazine for over 4 years and has a collected 10 years design experience. She is also a fine artist whose work has hung in galleries throughout the south. She enjoys long walks on the beach and sunsets... |
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Contributing writers
Entertainment Editor: Mira Tweti, Food Editor: Karen Green
Lisa Armony, Sharon Bear, Barbara Boarnet, Martin Brower, Florence Dann, Rabbi David Eliezrie, Elliot Fein, Lisa Grajewski, Brendan Howard, Shirley Kativ, Nechemia Meyers, Rabbi Jack Riemer, Andrea Simantov, Debbie Sklar
Contributing photographers
Ron Levy, Dominique Riley, Susan Silberman, Debbie Sklar, Marilynn Young
Advertising representatives
Diane Benaroya, Alan Moss, Asaf Betesh
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