Stories from the February 2011 OCJL Edition

Letters

We’ve Got Mail

Society Roundup

By Any Other Name…

A Schorr Thing

by Reina V. Kutner

Rabbi Rebecca Schorr releases her debut album.
Photo by Aaron Huniu

Who Needs Marriage?

by Rabbi David Eliezrie

The Jewish community has to make marriage important again.

Dressing the Part

by Andrea Simantov

Be careful of what you say.

Israel’s Shame, Israel’s Pride

by Naomi Ragen

Nobody is above the law in Israel.

On the Lighter Side

by Mayrav Saar

Golden Voice has chance to do teshuvah.

Kids Konnection

by Barbara Boarnet

The power of music enhances our Jewish experience.

The Next Generation

by David Lewis, CEO, Bureau of Jewish Education

Community Shabbaton for 3rd to 8th graders fosters a love for Judaism and Jewish friends when it is most needed.

A Legacy of Whimsical Art

by Judy Florman

Milly Kouzel’s work reflects what’s going on in the world and graces Temple Beth Tikvah.

Karen Green’s Kitchen

by Karen Green

Perfect for Purim – Hands up for Hummus

Celebrating Orange County’s Jewish History

by Dalia Taft

My Fair Lady

Remembering Debbie Friedman

by Ilene Schneider

Cultural icon transformed the experience of prayer and community for several generations.

Summer Fun

by Sheila Witzling

JCC Camps create memories to last a lifetime.

Happenings from Heaven

by Andrea Simantov

Love comes around again.

How Far We’ve Come

by Martin A. Brower

Community Scholar Program celebrates 10th anniversary.

A Time for Music, a Time for Celebration

by Lisa Grajewski

Chabad of Laguna Niguel celebrates five years.

For the Love of Israel

by Ilene Schneider

AIPAC brings Daniel Gordis, Reverend Dr. DeeDee M. Coleman to the OC.

Women’s Voices

by Ilene Schneider

Iris Krasnow tells the story of “female boomer generational angst.”

Melodic Moment

by Aaron Elias

Jewish Tenors will share their gift of music with OC community in March.

Strengthening Engagement

by Ilene Schneider

PJ Library deepens Jewish identity in the home one book at a time.

Sacred Treasure

by Florence Dann

Rabbi discusses his book about the Cairo Genizah.