The Mitzvah’s in the Mail
September 19, 2002
We need more stamps," a little boy yells. "How many cards do we have left?" asked a dark-haired woman. "I have more envelopes!" shouts a girl in a skirt.
Sharon Schatz Rosenthal
Not So Fast
September 12, 2002
\”I started fasting for half a day on Yom Kippur since I was in first grade,\” said 7-year-old Erin Faigin nonchalantly.
L.A. Jews Reflect on Sept. 11
September 5, 2002
As we approach the one-year anniversary of Sept. 11, memories of the tragedy are still fresh in the minds of many Jews.
Students, Schools Remember Sept. 11
September 5, 2002
This year, Jewish schools and supplemental schools will incorporate a new memorial day into their calendars and curriculums.
Varsity Blues
August 22, 2002
As the summer draws to a close, Jason Kahan feels anxious and excited: soon his firstborn, Aron, is to begin his freshman year of college at UC Santa Barbara.
Preschool Students Guide Curriculum
August 22, 2002
Strolling through the classrooms of the Stephen S. Wise Early Education Center is like walking through a museum.
From Moses to Math
August 22, 2002
After teaching in a Northern California religious school for four years, Jen Wakefield thought she knew everything there was to know about teaching Torah to religious school students.
Malibu Music Man With Latin Groove
August 22, 2002
This High Holy Day season, the congregation at Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue has something to sing about, to the lively and devoted Marcelo Gindlin.
Circle of Friends
August 15, 2002
Growing up in Orange County, Rebecca Rona did not have a single Jewish friend. While her family practiced Judaism, her parents also encouraged a deep appreciation for other cultures.
A Different Kind of Youth Program
August 8, 2002
For many teens, having a bar or bat mitzvah is both a beginning and an ending. According to Jewish tradition, the ceremony signifies a child\’s transition into manhood or womanhood. For some teens, it also marks the end of a structured Jewish education. Some kids dread Hebrew school and deem this coming-of-age ceremony their educational swan song. On the other hand, some parents see the bar or bat mitzvah as a means to an end, leaving teens to discover where Judaism fits into their lives on their own.
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