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 EliezrieCustoms honor the deceased and comfort the bereaved.
The Mount
by Andrea SimantovWe must balance loftiness with humility.
Lingering Issue
by Ilene SchneiderWhat is the real story behind the Olive Tree Initiative?
THE NEXT GENERATION
by by Gary KipnisRabbi Stephen Einstein and Jeff Reinstein will receive “Mensch of the Year” awards
Forty Years in Israel
by Naomi RagenReunion brings back memories of early days.
On the Lighter Side
by Mayrav SaarAbraham’s mom might have had reservations about traditional ceremony.
Kids Konnection
by Barbara BoarnetThis month’s holidays address Judaism’s past, present and future.
Making Jewish Learning Fun
by Judy FlormanBarry Koff will take Temple Bat Yahm’s education program to the next level.
Independence Day View
by Andrea SimantovWhat constitutes okay?
Accepting Otherness
by Jack PariserHolocaust functions without survivors.
Celebrating Orange County’s Jewish History
by Dalia TaftThe Blakes of Santa Ana
On the Go
by Ilene SchneiderHeritage Pointe salutes volunteers, does lunch, walks in the park.
Et Tu, Goldstone?
by Ilene SchneiderHead of UN commission admits errors in his report, but the damage can’t be undone.
Women’s Philanthropy
by Carine NadelWomen’s Voices lunch shows how to “step up and be counted.”
Musically Speaking
by Reina V. KutnerTemple Beth Tikvah’s Cantor Michael Avdee is honored for 23 years of service.
David Project
by Aaron EliasProgram brings SoCal students together to learn about Israel advocacy.
Lives Well Lived
by Ilene SchneiderBubbe & Zayde’s Place takes care of the whole individual.
Guns and Roses
by Harriette EllisA Long Beach Jewish police officer wins ADL’s Sherwood Award.
Knowledge and Ethics
by Ilene SchneiderElie Wiesel educates another generation about humanity.
A Hero in Our Midst
by Lisa GrajewskiMedal of Honor Recipient Tibor Rubin waited 50 years for recognition.
Practical Preparations
by Ilene SchneiderTikvat Am Yisrael gives hope to Israelis by renovating outdated shelters.
Israel Expo ‘11
by Ilene SchneiderCelebrate Israel with the whole community.




















