Stories from the April 2011 OCJL Edition

Jewish Soul

by Reina V. Kutner

“Kosher Gospel” music comes to Laguna Woods

Powerful Presence

by Florence Dann

Musical weekend at Temple Beth David honors Cantorial Soloist Nancy Linder and features her in concert..

Win/Win Situation

by Ilene Schneider

New foundation CEO Don Gartner shows donors how they can meet their financial needs and make a difference in the lives of future generations.

The Next Generation

by David Lewis, CEO, Bureau of Jewish Education

It’s exciting when a plan comes together.

Some Passover Observations

by Teddy Weinberger

Israelis take a month for Passover preparations.

Society Roundup

High Energy at Heritage Pointe and More

Round Two with CAIR

by Rabbi David Eliezrie

With video editing, anything is possible.

Strategies for All Income Levels

by Kenneth A. Kegel

Charity can begin with the gift of life insurance.

The Seder Tightrope

by Andrea Simantov

What purpose does Passover ritual serve today?

Reverse Birthright

by Naomi Ragen

Trauma Center takes ex-soldiers to the Diaspora for therapy.

On the Lighter Side

by Mayrav Saar

Son can’t distinguish between blondes.

Kids Konnection

by Barbara Boarnet

Help your children connect with Jewish life at an early age and keep them involved.

Karen Green’s Kitchen

by Karen Green

Chocolate Sweets for a Sweet Seder Finale

Strengthening Education

by Ilene Schneider

Excitement abounds in the Jewish education landscape all over the OC.

From Israel with Love

by Jerry Simon

JCC screens award-winning Jewish films.

Miracle on Acacia Avenue

by Ilene Schneider

Temple Beth Tikvah dedicates Holocaust Memorial on Rabbi Haim Asa’s 80th birthday.

Three Words

by Andrea Simantov

God doesn’t rest, and events will, indeed, materialize in the span of a heartbeat with or without our participation.

Facing the Perpetrators

by Harriette Ellis

The Washington Holocaust Memorial Museum changes focus.

Celebrating Orange County’s Jewish History

by Dalia Taft

Epstein’s Apparel Shoppe

Jewish Comedy

by Aaron Elias

Cantor Herschel Fox talks about what makes Jews so funny.

BDS: Barbarism, Disinformation and Slaughter

by Ilene Schneider

When the rest of the world dismisses Israel, we must bear witness.

Tomorrow’s Heroes

by Jerry Simon

Middle and high school students meet survivors at Chapman University’s 12th Annual Holocaust Art and Writing Contest Awards.

Making the Connection

by Jerry Simon

Seventh Jewlicious Festival brought record attendance to largest independent Jewish festival weekend.

Book Review

by Ilene Schneider

Self-help book addresses 7- to 16-year-old girls to reach them “before the damage is done.”