Stories from the March 2011 OCJL Edition

The Next Generation

by Gary Kipnis

Debbie Friedman’s vision inspired a generation of songwriters and songleaders.

Society Roundup

The installation event included a signing ceremony in which the Jewish Federation & Family Services became an official entity.

Photo credit: Photos by Kathleen Ron, Jewish Federation & Family Services
Jewish Federation & Family Services held its annual meeting and installation on Sunday, January 30.  In addition to installing Phil Waldman as the new chair, making [...]

Finding the Divine in Purim

by Rabbi David Eliezrie

Holiday is replete with meaning.

Salty Words

by Andrea Simantov

Judaism says much about the value of salt.

Turmoil in the Middle East, My Take

by Naomi Ragen

Egypitan situation could be a wake up call for democracies.

On the Lighter Side

by Mayrav Saar

Pregnancy makes one feel like a golem.

Kids Konnection

by Barbara Boarnet

B’nei Mitzvah are easier the second time around.

Journey to Judaism

by Aaron Elias

Circumcise Me chronicles one man’s road to conversion.

Helping Hands

by Ilene Schneider

Choose a mitzvah to benefit people in Orange County, Israel and elsewhere.

One Stop Shop

by Carine Nadel

Mitzvah Party Central is truly a mitzvah.

Is It Good for the Jews?

by Ilene Schneider

Pundits try to predict the outcome of Mubarak’s ouster as Israel prepares for all possible scenarios.

Karen Green’s Kitchen

by Karen Green

Updated Classic Wintry Dishes for March – Rain or Sun

Dealing with Disaster

by Judy Florman

Israeli fire serves as wake up call.

Agent of Change

Gerald C. Lasensky was a leader and fundraiser in the Jewish community and elsewhere.

Exercising Patience

by Andrea Simantov

Staying calm is a state of mind.

Celebrating Orange County’s Jewish History

by Dalia Taft

The Prettiest and Most Fashionable Goods

From Dream to Reality

by Reina V. Kutner

Congregation B’nai Israel’s “Genesis Committee” will be honored at annual gala.

In Ishmael’s House (A History of Jews in Muslims Lands) takes readers on a journey of Jewish life in Muslim-controlled countries.

by Benjamin J. Hubbard

Book describes 1,400-year history of two monotheisms.

Super Mitzvah

by Ilene Schneider

Chai Lifeline takes Adam Wolf to the Super Bowl

Addressing Complex Challenges

by Ilene Schneider

The Reut Institute takes a proactive response to the systematic attempt at delegitimzing Israel.

Mother of All Purims

by Teddy Weinberger

For Israelis Purim never seems to end.

Music and Healing

by Florence Dann

Cantor Susan Deutsch discusses Cantors Assembly trip to Poland and Israel at Dinner with a Scholar.

Inspired Invitations

by Jerry Simon

Printing technology from Israel launched Artiface Custom Invitations in 1994.