Stories from the January 2011 OCJL Edition
Helping Maury Get Married in Israel
by Teddy WeinrossGoing 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 ZwirenTVT Gala honors volunteers and staff members.
Society Roundup
Washington Rabbi Comes to Town and More
Visioning Our Jewish Future
by Florence DannReconstructionist Federation holds convention in Newport Beach; University Synagogue serves as host congregation.
Debating UCI
by Rabbi David EliezrieWhat’s the problem with the Olive Tree Initiative?
Teach Your Children Well
by Andrea SimantovParents must learn first in order to impart knowledge to their children.
News
JNF Attains Kudos from Charity Navigator and More
Chanukah 2010
by Naomi RagenThe Festival of Lights turned into an inferno in Northern Israel.
Photo by Daniel Melman
On the Lighter Side
by Mayrav SaarLunar calendar has a message.
Obituary
by Asaf BeteshLior Darel and Rabbi Bernard P. King
Kids Konnection
by Barbara BoarnetOC Jewish community offers variety of events.
Karen Green’s Kitchen
by Karen GreenA Time for Comfort, Food Comfort That Is
Sacred Spaces
by Debbie L. SklarJewish educators meet to learn about creating better teaching environments.
Blue Funk Rising
by Andrea SimantovRain is cause for celebration in Israel.
Celebrating Orange County’s Jewish History
by Dalia TaftFor the Best and Cheapest
What Makes Schools Great?
by Dr. Megan CarlsonHebrew Academy focuses on its mission.
Publicizing the Miracle
by Aaron EliasA hundred people watch as UCI holds first-ever campus menorah lighting.
The Next Generation
by Gary KipnisYoung Philanthropists learn that we own a responsibility for giving.
Super Simcha
by Ilene SchneiderVice prime minister of Israel visits Tarbut V’Torah.
Asking the Questions
by Ilene SchneiderOlive Tree Initiative seeks to build bridges.
Human Side of Greatness
by Ilene SchneiderHershey Felder portrays Leonard Bernstein in a one-man show, MAESTRO: The Art of Leonard Bernstein.
A New Song
by Ilene SchneiderInstallation weekend celebrates Cantor David Reinwald at Temple Beth Sholom.
Miraculous Year
by Ilene SchneiderBeth 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 NadelAbraham Foxman has been fighting anti-Semitism for more than 40 years.





















