Delivered on Yom Kippur Morning
October 8, 2011—10 Tishrei 5772

In Israel every Friday night is Thanksgiving.

Why All Parents Need to Send Their Teens to Israel

Is the price of releasing Gilad Shalit worth it?

Here are helpful resources when teens ask questions about Judaism.

This Tooth Fairy has a plan.

Jewish business groups offer motivational programs.

Southern California Hillels produce event to train student engagers.

How is spreading the glory of God’s name a blessing to Abraham?

Mikvah has rejuvenating power.

Musical set in Jewish context, dealing with freedom from addiction, highlights work of organization.

What makes a camp Jewish?

Israel Fellow Eran Hoch seeks to make Israel more “friendly” at UCI.

Rabbi Joel Berman becomes new spiritual leader at Temple Beth Emet.

Ten-year-old Adam Florman completes mile-and-a-half swim from Alcatraz to San Francisco Aquatics Park.

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to engage in Tikkun Olam (healing the earth).

Consider adding these books to your winter reading list.

Four sports figures to be inducted into 2011 OC Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.

Chemers Gallery announces 20th Annual Children’s Book Illustration Art Show.

Moishe House launches challenge grant to sustain innovative project in Orange County for young Jewish adults.

Temple Beth David of Westminster celebrates 50 years.

Five new films screen at 2011 Jewish Film Festival in Long Beach.

Newlyweds are up to the challenge.

Dr. Jerry Sebag feels fortunate to be able to change people’s lives by treating disorders of vitreous, macula and retina.

Insurance specialist Sherri Primes puts people first.

Foundation for Jewish Camp announces two appointments and strategic plan.

Great legal minds and others debate the outcome of the Irvine 11 trial.

The White House of Santa Ana