Stories from the January 2011 OCJL Edition

Helping Maury Get Married in Israel

by Teddy Weinross

Going before the rabbinate can be challenging.

Trial of the Torah

by Reina V. Kutner

“The People vs. Eve” combines Biblical perspectives with modern law

Spotlight on Champions

by Robin Zwiren

TVT Gala honors volunteers and staff members.

Society Roundup

Washington Rabbi Comes to Town and More

Visioning Our Jewish Future

by Florence Dann

Reconstructionist Federation holds convention in Newport Beach; University Synagogue serves as host congregation.

Debating UCI

by Rabbi David Eliezrie

What’s the problem with the Olive Tree Initiative?

Teach Your Children Well

by Andrea Simantov

Parents must learn first in order to impart knowledge to their children.

News

JNF Attains Kudos from Charity Navigator and More

Chanukah 2010

by Naomi Ragen

The Festival of Lights turned into an inferno in Northern Israel.
Photo by Daniel Melman

On the Lighter Side

by Mayrav Saar

Lunar calendar has a message.

Obituary

by Asaf Betesh

Lior Darel and Rabbi Bernard P. King

Kids Konnection

by Barbara Boarnet

OC Jewish community offers variety of events.

Karen Green’s Kitchen

by Karen Green

A Time for Comfort, Food Comfort That Is

Sacred Spaces

by Debbie L. Sklar

Jewish educators meet to learn about creating better teaching environments.

Blue Funk Rising

by Andrea Simantov

Rain is cause for celebration in Israel.

Celebrating Orange County’s Jewish History

by Dalia Taft

For the Best and Cheapest

What Makes Schools Great?

by Dr. Megan Carlson

Hebrew Academy focuses on its mission.

Publicizing the Miracle

by Aaron Elias

A hundred people watch as UCI holds first-ever campus menorah lighting.

The Next Generation

by Gary Kipnis

Young Philanthropists learn that we own a responsibility for giving.

Super Simcha

by Ilene Schneider

Vice prime minister of Israel visits Tarbut V’Torah.

Asking the Questions

by Ilene Schneider

Olive Tree Initiative seeks to build bridges.

Human Side of Greatness

by Ilene Schneider

Hershey Felder portrays Leonard Bernstein in a one-man show, MAESTRO: The Art of Leonard Bernstein.

A New Song

by Ilene Schneider

Installation weekend celebrates Cantor David Reinwald at Temple Beth Sholom.

Miraculous Year

by Ilene Schneider

Beth Jacob Congregation celebrates and salutes members at third annual gala dinner.

Around Town

Israel Center Gala
The Israel Center of Jewish Federation & Family Services is the focal point for all Israel-related activities.  It is a cultural bridge connecting the Orange County Jewish community with Israel through enriching cultural, educational and social programs.
The entire Jewish community of Orange County (21 and up) is invited to the Fourth Annual Israel [...]

All about Stereotypes

by Carine Nadel

Abraham Foxman has been fighting anti-Semitism for more than 40 years.