Stories from the August 2011 OCJL Edition

From Glee to G-d

by Reina V. Kutner

Lizzie Weiss joins B’nai Tzedek after following an unusual path

Embracing Tu B’Av

by Teddy Weinberger

“Day of Love” has roots in the Mishnah.

Incognito Best Seller

by Carine Nadel

Stacia Deutsch loves writing for kids.

Society Roundup

Hadassah Taps Michele Shugarman As ARC Chair

Familiar Face, New Place

by Ilene Schneider

Robin Hoffman is the new director of education at Congregation B’nai Israel.

Education Matters

by Rabbi David Eliezrie

What’s behind the Jewish success in Australia?

Kindness Before All Else

by Andrea Simantov

Man must accept his own relative insignificance.

Major Mitzvah Maker

by Ilene Schneider

Charles Karp was a longtime leader and major investor in the Orange County Jewish community.

New Jewish Preschools

by Florence Dann

Synagogues offer programs for youngest members of the community – and their families.

Seven Years at the J

by Ilene Schneider

Merage JCC celebrates anniversary while planning even brighter future.

On the Lighter Side

by Mayrav Saar

How’s your Hebrew?

Bronner’s Flotilla Bias

by Andrea Levin

Reporter softens the reality of the situation.

Kids Konnection

by Barbara Boarnet

Vacation provides rejuvenation time with family.

Karen Green’s Kitchen

by Karen Green

The Sweet Spices of Havdalah

Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

by Ilene Schneider

The Jaffa Institute empowers underprivileged children with education, nourishment and nurturing.

Yokels in America

by Andrea Simantov

Visit means seeing everything through different lenses.

Celebrating Orange County’s Jewish History

by Dalia Taft

OC B’nai B’rith

How Much Land Is Enough?

by Ilene Schneider

StandWithUs sets the record straight about Israel and its neighbors.

Considering the Alternatives

by Ilene Schneider

Where should Jewish education dollars be going?

New Director at UCI

by Aaron Elias

Rebecca Goldberg is passionate about community.

A Distinguishing Dimension

by Harriette Ellis

Program is teaching teachers to teach the Holocaust.

The Next Generation

by Ilene Schneider

Eric Nicastro brings enthusiasm and experience to BJE.

News

by Bob Stern

AFMDA in August

News

Honoring Dan Koblin