Stories from the April 2010 SDJJ Edition
The Power of Pomegranates
by Pamela PriceThe Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and the Desert Area honored a select group of its benefactors March 4 at the Heather James Gallery in Palm Desert. The Women’s Philanthropy Pomegranate Celebration’s theme, “The Soviet Jewry Aliyah: 40 Years Later” brought together Russian delicacies, Klezmer music and a fascinating speaker who left Kiev in 1992 [...]
Lawyers on Demand
by Alanna BermanVersa Legal offers businesses high-end lawyers for low budget prices, for as much or as little time as necessary
Make Your Family Smile
by Alanna BermanThe dentists at La Jolla Family Smile Design turn a trip to the dental chair into relaxation at the spa
Finance
by John FurlongConsider Mixing Your Personal and Business Retirement Planning
Preservation and Modernization
by Jessica HanewinckelOhr Shalom Synagogue is brought into the present while maintaining its history
Revelations Through Penmanship
by Jessica HanewinckelDr. Robert Yaronne releases book that uses handwriting analysis to illuminate famous Jews
Be Your Own Matchmaker
by Tamar Caspi ShnallPatti Stanger of “Millionaire Matchmaker” fame gives San Diegans her own brand of good new-fashioned Jewish matchmaking advice
A Visit to the Oracle
by Jessica HanewinckelDelphi brings world-class independent investment advice to the mass affluent
Sweet on Apple Pie
by Lorraine and Phil ShapiroYear-round, apples offer abundance and variety that make them perfect for pie
Not Your Typical Holocaust Book
by Karen Pearlman“As If It Were Life” chronicles life in the Nazis’ only “model” ghetto
A Jewish Community Saved
by Curt LeviantUnder German Occupation, Georgian Jews in Paris Lived Freely
Anne is Back
by Michael Fox“Anne Frank” vividly returns to annoying, endearing life through PBS’s “Masterpiece Classic” series
Responsibility and Hope
by Tinamarie BernardAround the world, in Israel and the U.S., Jews observe Yom HaShoah with more urgency than ever
Walking the Walk in Israel
by Bernard MannIsraelis traverse the holy land to raise money for ALS research
Guardians of Soldiers
by Alanna BermanNir BenZvi takes the lead at San Diego’s FIDF, giving back what was once given to him
What’s Going On
by Eileen Sondakit’s raining entertainment
Happy Birthday, Israel!
by Sharon Rosen LeibYom Ha’atzmaut marks 62 years since modern-day Israel won independence
Fortress or Refuge?
by Pat LaunerHow local Jewish institutions strike a balance between safety, security and hospitality
Yom HaShoah 2010
by Tamar Caspi ShnallCommemorating 65 years since liberation
The Reality of a Promising Future
by Karen PearlmanDonors locally and worldwide make the educational goals of ORT a reality
Living on the Front Page
by Andrea Simantovrun, baby, run
Jewish on Earth
by Martin Westermangoing back to our roots: what were those rabbis thinking?
Footnotes
by jessica hanewinckelshout a little louder
Musings from Mama
by Sharon Rosen Leibempowering our daughters























