Stories from the May 2011 OCJL Edition

Society Roundup

JCC Celebration Ball Honors Next Generation of Jewish Community Leaders

Life and Life-Death and Mourning in Jewish Tradition

by Rabbi David Eliezrie

Customs honor the deceased and comfort the bereaved.

The Mount

by Andrea Simantov

We must balance loftiness with humility.

Lingering Issue

by Ilene Schneider

What is the real story behind the Olive Tree Initiative?

THE NEXT GENERATION

by by Gary Kipnis

Rabbi Stephen Einstein and Jeff Reinstein will receive “Mensch of the Year” awards

News

Ride to Remember

Forty Years in Israel

by Naomi Ragen

Reunion brings back memories of early days.

On the Lighter Side

by Mayrav Saar

Abraham’s mom might have had reservations about traditional ceremony.

Kids Konnection

by Barbara Boarnet

This month’s holidays address Judaism’s past, present and future.

Karen Green’s Kitchen

by Karen Green

Mother’s Day Brunch

Making Jewish Learning Fun

by Judy Florman

Barry Koff will take Temple Bat Yahm’s education program to the next level.

Independence Day View

by Andrea Simantov

What constitutes okay?

Accepting Otherness

by Jack Pariser

Holocaust functions without survivors.

Celebrating Orange County’s Jewish History

by Dalia Taft

The Blakes of Santa Ana

On the Go

by Ilene Schneider

Heritage Pointe salutes volunteers, does lunch, walks in the park.

Et Tu, Goldstone?

by Ilene Schneider

Head of UN commission admits errors in his report, but the damage can’t be undone.

Women’s Philanthropy

by Carine Nadel

Women’s Voices lunch shows how to “step up and be counted.”

Musically Speaking

by Reina V. Kutner

Temple Beth Tikvah’s Cantor Michael Avdee is honored for 23 years of service.

David Project

by Aaron Elias

Program brings SoCal students together to learn about Israel advocacy.

Lives Well Lived

by Ilene Schneider

Bubbe & Zayde’s Place takes care of the whole individual.

Guns and Roses

by Harriette Ellis

A Long Beach Jewish police officer wins ADL’s Sherwood Award.

Knowledge and Ethics

by Ilene Schneider

Elie Wiesel educates another generation about humanity.

A Hero in Our Midst

by Lisa Grajewski

Medal of Honor Recipient Tibor Rubin waited 50 years for recognition.

Practical Preparations

by Ilene Schneider

Tikvat Am Yisrael gives hope to Israelis by renovating outdated shelters.

Israel Expo ‘11

by Ilene Schneider

Celebrate Israel with the whole community.