Stories from the July 2011 OCJL Edition

Keeping it Kosher

by Carine Nadel

Mazel tov and congratulations on your blessing from OC’s Kosher caterers.

Chassidic Rock

by Jeff Singer

8th Day offers third album.

Banning the Ban

by Ilene Schneider

Legislators and other take action against anti-circumcision measure.

Symphony of Love

by Ilene Schneider

The Friendship Circle pays tribute to its dedicated teen volunteers.

Summer Fun in Israel

by Teddy Weinberger

Family-friendly vacations with manageable driving distances abound.

Society Roundup

Women’s Philanthropy Installs Board

Are Two States a Real Solution??

by Rabbi David Eliezrie

Israeli concessions have not brought about peace.

Humility

by Andrea Simantov

Man must accept his own relative insignificance.

On the Lighter Side

by Mayrav Saar

Banning circumcision has implications.

Kids Konnection

by Barbara Boarnet

Encourage your children to make their Mitzvah projects substantial.

The Jewish Soup

by Reina V. Kutner

Schtik.com offers the matzo ball complement to social networking.

Seventy-Six Days To Go

by Sherwin Pomerantz

Here is what UN delegates owe to Israel.

Small World, After All

by Judy Florman

Richard Sherman returns to roots of his work with new version of Mary Poppins.

Karen Green’s Kitchen

by Karen Green

July 4, a Party in the Park

Taking a Bow

by Sheila Witzling

JStage performers wow audience with Fiddler.

Lovingkindness

by Andrea Simantov

All of us have the opportunity to convert into something kinder.

Celebrating Orange County’s Jewish History

by Dalia Taft

Sharon Bernstein, New Miss Anaheim

Shifting Sands

by Bob Stern

Retired Israeli major general will speak on Middle East on behalf of Ariel University Center.

Power to Help the Powerless

by Ilene Schneider

Born out of love and concern, Aleh Negev creates a community for the severely disabled.

UCI Happenings

by Bob Stern

Students go to Israel with Hasbara; police investigate vandalism incident.

Book Review

by Rabbi Jack Riemer

Book helps to explain Jeremiah.

The Next Generation

by David Lewis, CEO, Bureau of Jewish Education

For graduating seniors, TALIT Nation @ the Bureau has fostered a love of being Jewish that will last a lifetime.

Washington Adventure

by Aaron Elias

AIPAC Policy Conference nurtures student activism.

Nation’s First Interreligious University

by Jerry Simon

Claremont Lincoln University is established with $50 million gift.