Lisa Armony
Students translate charity lessons into action
Realizing tikkun olam as a central pillar of Jewish practice, synagogues throughout the country require children to perform service projects before becoming b\’nai mitzvah, sensitizing them to their growing responsibilities toward others as they approach adulthood. In many cases, these projects have been the inspiration for ongoing philanthropic endeavors.
The kreme de la kreme of kosher kooking mix it up
The first-ever national kosher cook-off is intended to demonstrate to consumers the flexibility, speed and convenience of kosher cooking, while showcasing the Manischewitz label.
O.C. Incidents Raise Anti-Semitism Fears
\”There has been a significant rise in the past four years in anti-Semitism generally and on school campuses,\” said Dr. Kevin O\’Grady, associate director of the Anti-Defamation League\’s (ADL) Orange County/Long Beach Region. O\’Grady\’s office recorded 43 cases of harassment and vandalism last year, nearly 50 percent more than in 2003; one-third of these involved public schools.