Stories from the September 2011 OCJL Edition

Irvine 10 found guilty

by JTA

A California jury found 10 Muslim students guilty of misdemeanors for disrupting a 2010 campus speech by Israel’s ambassador to the United States.

Male Bonding and More

by Ilene Schneider

Solomon Society presents comic superstar Robert Klein and honors Sam Wyman.

The Olam Haba

by Rabbi David Eliezrie

What’s really important?

When Yossie Comes Marching Home Again

by Andrea Simantov

Israel’s success in battle depends on its ability to act as a singular entity.

The Summer of Our Discontent

by Naomi Ragen

Protesters are angry about Israel’s eoncomy.

On the Lighter Side

by Mayrav Saar

What does a Super Jew look like?

Kids Konnection

by Barbara Boarnet

Create a meaningful High Holy Day experience for kids of all ages – and for yourself.

More Than Mama Loshen

by Judy Florman

Find out everything you ever wanted to know about Yiddish at the first OC Yiddish Festival.

Karen Green’s Kitchen

by Karen Green

Candles, Blessings, Kiddush and Honey for the Holidays

Trip of a Lifetime

by Ilene Schneider

JCC athletes compete in Maccabi Games in Israel.

Thespian Society

by Andrea Simantov

Holidays cause reflection about “actors” in our lives.

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Celebrating Orange County’s Jewish History

by Dalia Taft

Ice Cream on the Boardwalk

One-Stop Shop

by Ilene Schneider

Center for Special Needs brings together services for people with disabilities with Danielle Wiltchik as coordinator.

Spiritual Home

by Ilene Schneider

Jewish people are looking for a special space.

Making Connections

Join a Jewish business group to spread the word about your business.

The Next Generation

by David Lewis, CEO, Bureau of Jewish Education

The High Holy Days remind us of the power of personal choice.

Select Company

by Jeff Singer

AJC honors Jean and Linda Weingarten Stern with Samuel Gendel Award.

L’Shanah Tovah, Orange County!

Synagogues celebrate 5772

Empowering Kids to Stop Violence

by Ilene Schneider

Erin Runnion headlines ADL brunch about confronting bullying.

My Jewish OC

by Jerry Simon

Artists depict expressions about Jewish community at JCC’s juried show.

Lifetime of Belonging

by By Ilene Schneider

Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’a lot creates “mishpacha moments” and more.

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