Stories from the August 2011 OCJL Edition
From Glee to G-d
by Reina V. KutnerLizzie 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 NadelStacia Deutsch loves writing for kids.
Society Roundup
Hadassah Taps Michele Shugarman As ARC Chair
Familiar Face, New Place
by Ilene SchneiderRobin Hoffman is the new director of education at Congregation B’nai Israel.
Education Matters
by Rabbi David EliezrieWhat’s behind the Jewish success in Australia?
Kindness Before All Else
by Andrea SimantovMan must accept his own relative insignificance.
Major Mitzvah Maker
by Ilene SchneiderCharles Karp was a longtime leader and major investor in the Orange County Jewish community.
New Jewish Preschools
by Florence DannSynagogues offer programs for youngest members of the community – and their families.
Seven Years at the J
by Ilene SchneiderMerage JCC celebrates anniversary while planning even brighter future.
On the Lighter Side
by Mayrav SaarHow’s your Hebrew?
Bronner’s Flotilla Bias
by Andrea LevinReporter softens the reality of the situation.
Kids Konnection
by Barbara BoarnetVacation provides rejuvenation time with family.
Karen Green’s Kitchen
by Karen GreenThe Sweet Spices of Havdalah
Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
by Ilene SchneiderThe Jaffa Institute empowers underprivileged children with education, nourishment and nurturing.
Yokels in America
by Andrea SimantovVisit means seeing everything through different lenses.
Celebrating Orange County’s Jewish History
by Dalia TaftOC B’nai B’rith
How Much Land Is Enough?
by Ilene SchneiderStandWithUs sets the record straight about Israel and its neighbors.
Considering the Alternatives
by Ilene SchneiderWhere should Jewish education dollars be going?
New Director at UCI
by Aaron EliasRebecca Goldberg is passionate about community.
A Distinguishing Dimension
by Harriette EllisProgram is teaching teachers to teach the Holocaust.
The Next Generation
by Ilene SchneiderEric Nicastro brings enthusiasm and experience to BJE.
























