Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Participates In Day Of National Service

Posted on: February 21st, 2013

Led by the Reuben Klamer “Game of Life” Youth Leadership Council, the Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School recently held its first Achieving Chesed and Excellence (A.C.E.) Community Service Program, in response to President Obama’s National Day of Community Service.

You Can Tell This Book By Its Covers

Posted on: February 21st, 2013

You can tell Rabbi Yossy Goldman’s book From Where I Stand: Life Messages from the Weekly Torah Reading by its covers. The front cover is a photograph of a rabbi in a shul that is full of light.

Title: A Neuropsychologist’s Journal: Interventions and “Judi-isms”

Posted on: February 20th, 2013

I was recently invited to review A Neuropsychologist's Journal: Interventions and “Judi-isms.” Normally this wouldn't take me long as I would get the gist of the book by quickly skimming through it. Instead I found myself engrossed in reading this book word by word, cover to cover. The short chapters had me hungrily turning the 459 pages for more, and at times, I just could not put it down.

Before The Deluge: The Jews Of Iran & Afghanistan

Posted on: February 20th, 2013

The present kingdom of Persia, which recently officially took the name “Iran,” encompasses a region of over 1,640,000 square kilometers with about 15 million inhabitants. The most important cities are the capital Tehran as well Tabris, Mesched, and Isfahan (the former capital).

One Blessing Leads To Many More: G-d’s Hand Can Even Be Found In Batches Of Cookies

Posted on: February 20th, 2013

In 2001, David Ehrlich, an Israeli promotional filmmaker originally from New York, was down on his luck. He and his wife, Gail, a pre-school teacher, had recently moved their family from Jerusalem to Efrat, but the Second Intifada and a dip in the finances of non-profits had thrown a wrench into his business.

‘Love Truth And Peace’: The Story Behind The Page 1 Artwork

Posted on: February 20th, 2013

Through her work "The Divine Within," artist Shira Gabriela highlights a literary parallel that exists between Megillat Esther and the Book of Zechariah.

Community Currents – February 22, 2013

Posted on: February 20th, 2013

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Likud-Beteinu Closes First Partner (updated)

Posted on: February 19th, 2013

It only took a month, but Likud-Beteinu finally managed to close a deal with its first coalition partner, Tzipi Livni’s HaTnua party. Livni will reportedly receive the Justice Ministry and be an inner cabinet member. Amir Peretz will serve as environmental protection minister, and Amram Mitzna will be chairman of the Knesset House Committees. It [...]

Tevye in the Promised Land, Chapter Twenty-Seven: Hodel Leaves Perchik

Posted on: February 18th, 2013

Overnight, Tevye's new cottage became a warm, haimisher home...

Latest Coalition Building Rumors and Threats from Israel

Posted on: February 18th, 2013

Nasty threats, mistreatment, rumors, and a general lack of trust define this government's coalition building attempts.

Self-Confidence

Posted on: February 15th, 2013

A little while ago, I was at my friend’s house for Shabbos. Her younger sister, who was in second grade, had a friend over; let’s call her T. According to today’s beauty standards, T was absolutely gorgeous. In addition to being physically appealing, her personality was totally adorable.

My History

Posted on: February 15th, 2013

I close my eyes and fall back rejoining the strong women of my history

Costumed Wine

Posted on: February 15th, 2013

This Purim let your wine bottles join in the fun – let them dress up too! Use them to compliment your Mishloach Manos or have them make a grand appearance at the seudah. Simple and inexpensive this is a great family project.

Highlighting Your Family Purim Party

Posted on: February 15th, 2013

Unlike Chanukah’s oil and Shavuous’ dairy, Purim doesn’t specifically have any unique foods or tastes, aside from hamentashen, that one can work around from, so the best route for a stylish Purim theme is to base it around the costume.

We Are Patriarchs: Paintings by Elke Reva Sudin

Posted on: February 15th, 2013

One way to understand the Biblical is through contemporary eyes, literally. And so artist Elke Reva Sudin has recast biblical figures through contemporary portraits. The juxtaposition is revealing.

Mirroring Your Spouse’s Feelings

Posted on: February 14th, 2013

Mirroring is a good way to start actively listening. To mirror, you simply paraphrase or repeat back to your spouse what he or she is saying to you.

Yes, You Can!

Posted on: February 14th, 2013

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” – Wayne Gretzky, Hall of Fame Hockey Player “I can’t seem to focus.” “For as long as I can remember, I have been struggling with organization.” “I’m really bad at sitting still.” “I just can’t lose weight.” “I will never make it to the dinner on [...]

Chronicles Of Crises In Our Communities

Posted on: February 14th, 2013

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Purim: When NO Means NO!

Posted on: February 14th, 2013

He stood his ground despite the intense pressure to do what everyone else was doing. His integrity was more important to him than "fitting in."

Mending Fences

Posted on: February 14th, 2013

The difficulty lies in how teenagers perceive their surroundings. They often see the world as revolving around them and cannot understand why parents are always asking them to do things.