Stories from the April 2011 OCJL Edition
Jewish Soul
by Reina V. Kutner“Kosher Gospel” music comes to Laguna Woods
Powerful Presence
by Florence DannMusical weekend at Temple Beth David honors Cantorial Soloist Nancy Linder and features her in concert..
Win/Win Situation
by Ilene SchneiderNew 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 EducationIt’s exciting when a plan comes together.
Some Passover Observations
by Teddy WeinbergerIsraelis take a month for Passover preparations.
Society Roundup
High Energy at Heritage Pointe and More
Round Two with CAIR
by Rabbi David EliezrieWith video editing, anything is possible.
Strategies for All Income Levels
by Kenneth A. KegelCharity can begin with the gift of life insurance.
The Seder Tightrope
by Andrea SimantovWhat purpose does Passover ritual serve today?
Reverse Birthright
by Naomi RagenTrauma Center takes ex-soldiers to the Diaspora for therapy.
On the Lighter Side
by Mayrav SaarSon can’t distinguish between blondes.
Kids Konnection
by Barbara BoarnetHelp your children connect with Jewish life at an early age and keep them involved.
Karen Green’s Kitchen
by Karen GreenChocolate Sweets for a Sweet Seder Finale
Strengthening Education
by Ilene SchneiderExcitement abounds in the Jewish education landscape all over the OC.
From Israel with Love
by Jerry SimonJCC screens award-winning Jewish films.
Miracle on Acacia Avenue
by Ilene SchneiderTemple Beth Tikvah dedicates Holocaust Memorial on Rabbi Haim Asa’s 80th birthday.
Three Words
by Andrea SimantovGod doesn’t rest, and events will, indeed, materialize in the span of a heartbeat with or without our participation.
Facing the Perpetrators
by Harriette EllisThe Washington Holocaust Memorial Museum changes focus.
Celebrating Orange County’s Jewish History
by Dalia TaftEpstein’s Apparel Shoppe
Jewish Comedy
by Aaron EliasCantor Herschel Fox talks about what makes Jews so funny.
BDS: Barbarism, Disinformation and Slaughter
by Ilene SchneiderWhen the rest of the world dismisses Israel, we must bear witness.
Tomorrow’s Heroes
by Jerry SimonMiddle and high school students meet survivors at Chapman University’s 12th Annual Holocaust Art and Writing Contest Awards.
Making the Connection
by Jerry SimonSeventh Jewlicious Festival brought record attendance to largest independent Jewish festival weekend.
Book Review
by Ilene SchneiderSelf-help book addresses 7- to 16-year-old girls to reach them “before the damage is done.”




















