Stories from the September 2010 OCJL Edition

Rabbi Relishes Role

by Debbie L. Sklar

Rav of YIOC has accomplished much, but has much more to do.

Starting Over: A Clean Slate

by Andrea Simantov

Bereshit is a new beginning.

Song and Laughter

by Jeff Singer

Shoshana Bean show launches first season of Orange County Jewish Theatre at the Merage JCC.

Holy Days in a Holy Land

by Naomi Ragen

Being in Israel is especially meaningful at this time of year.

Come and Knock on Our Door

by Reina Kutner

Moishe House provides a community for Jews in their 20s.

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On the Lighter Side

by Mayrav Saar

Chelsea’s wedding offers a lesson.

Kids Konnection

by Barbara Boarnet

Talmud teachings resonate in modern life.

Heaven’s Crystal Ball

by Andrea Simantov

This is the time when we are held to an inexplicable spiritual standard.

Celebrating Orange County’s Jewish History

by Dalia Taft

The Brothers Federman

Making It Fun

by Aaron Elias

Hebrew High and other programs keep teens interested and connected.

Karen Green’s Kitchen

by Karen Green

Three Food-Worthy Jewish Holidays in This One Month

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Growing Together

by Ilene Schneider

Temple Beth El and Congregation Eilat plan for their future.
Photo by Rachel Bellinsky

To Build or Not To Build

by Ilene Schneider

How do we really promote multi-faith understanding?

100 Voices: A Journey Home

by Ilene Schneider

Film documents historic mission of cantors to Poland and Israel.

Energizing Influence

by Ilene Schneider

Cantorial Soloist Sandy Bernstein brings love of sacred music to Temple Judea.

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A New Voice

by Ilene Schneider

Cantor David Reinwald likes variety in his work and musical style.

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The Next Generation

by Gary Kipnis

Social Action Sundays help teens become instruments of change