Stories from the September 2010 OCJL Edition
Rabbi Relishes Role
by Debbie L. SklarRav of YIOC has accomplished much, but has much more to do.
Starting Over: A Clean Slate
by Andrea SimantovBereshit is a new beginning.
Song and Laughter
by Jeff SingerShoshana Bean show launches first season of Orange County Jewish Theatre at the Merage JCC.
Holy Days in a Holy Land
by Naomi RagenBeing in Israel is especially meaningful at this time of year.
Come and Knock on Our Door
by Reina KutnerMoishe House provides a community for Jews in their 20s.
On the Lighter Side
by Mayrav SaarChelsea’s wedding offers a lesson.
Kids Konnection
by Barbara BoarnetTalmud teachings resonate in modern life.
Heaven’s Crystal Ball
by Andrea SimantovThis is the time when we are held to an inexplicable spiritual standard.
Celebrating Orange County’s Jewish History
by Dalia TaftThe Brothers Federman
Making It Fun
by Aaron EliasHebrew High and other programs keep teens interested and connected.
Karen Green’s Kitchen
by Karen GreenThree Food-Worthy Jewish Holidays in This One Month
Growing Together
by Ilene SchneiderTemple Beth El and Congregation Eilat plan for their future.
Photo by Rachel Bellinsky
To Build or Not To Build
by Ilene SchneiderHow do we really promote multi-faith understanding?
100 Voices: A Journey Home
by Ilene SchneiderFilm documents historic mission of cantors to Poland and Israel.
Energizing Influence
by Ilene SchneiderCantorial Soloist Sandy Bernstein brings love of sacred music to Temple Judea.
A New Voice
by Ilene SchneiderCantor David Reinwald likes variety in his work and musical style.
The Next Generation
by Gary KipnisSocial Action Sundays help teens become instruments of change
















