Stories from the October 2011 OCJL Edition

True Believers and Mixed Messages

by Ilene Schneider

Can we balance empathy and self-interest?

News

Rabbi Joel Berman Joins Temple Beth Emet

The Luckiest People in the World

by Andrea Simantov

We need to connect with each other.

Mesmerizing Program

by Ilene Schneider

Merage JCC presents the OC Jewish Arts Festival

Milestone Event

by Florence Dann

Chabad of Tustin celebrates Torah dedication.

BBYO Is Back

by Ilene Schneider

Jewish teen organization helps high school students explore identity, make friends and develop skills for a lifetime.

Teaching about Tolerance

by By Carine Nadel

“Real doll” needs help from the community.

Sukkot, Simchat Torah Listings

Synagogues continue to celebrate 5772.

Karen Green’s Kitchen

by Karen Green

Break the Fast with Make-Ahead Dips

Accent on Accessibility

by Ilene Schneider

Travel agent arranges trip to Israel for people with special needs.

More than the Scoreboard

by Ilene Schneider

Danny Herz, TVT’s first schoolwide director of athletics, combines athletics, academics and pride.

Special Generation

by By Ilene Schneider

Heritage Pointe gala celebrates life and liberty.

Your Parent’s New Home

by Bonnie Curkin, Owner, Bubbe & Zayde’s Place, Inc.

The house becomes “home” for each person.

Dynamic Speakers

by Aaron Elias

Reform Temple of Laguna Woods opens Guest Lecture Series to the general public.

Good News for JNF and Heirs

by Matthew J. Bernstein CFP, Chief Planned Giving Officer, Jewish National Fund

Take advantage of tax laws to make contributions with a charitable lead trust.

Foundation at Forefront

by Don Gartner, CEO, Jewish Community Foundation of Orange County

Get help in achieving charitable goals, today and tomorrow.

Solidarity

by A. Simantov

The message of Sukkot is that we are all one.

Campus Currents

by Jerry Simon

Israel Law Center warns US colleges and universities of their obligation to protect Jewish students.

Making Connections

Join a Jewish business group to learn and network.

On the Lighter Side

by Mayrav Saar

Who’s jealous?

The Next Generation

by Ronda Einbinder and Nicole Einbinder

Social action unites Jewish teens.

Kids Konnection

by Barbara Boarnet

Make the Bar/Bat Mitzvah experience meaningful.

What’s on Eighth?

by by Teddy Weinberger

Here’s an Israeli Simchat Torah primer.

The Trial

by Rabbi David Eliezrie

What’s really important?

Celebrating Orange County’s Jewish History

by Dalia Taft

The Stern & Goodman Mercantile Company