Stories from the April 2011 SDJJ Edition
The Fairy GOODmother
by Jessica HanewinckelNaomi Eisenberger and the Good People Fund give money, time and mentorship to small non-profits of good people doing good deeds
The Fourth Faith of Israel
by Tinamarie BernardHaifa, Israel, is home to the headquarters of the Baha’i faith
The Spirituality of Healing
by Alanna BermanWhen Eva Grayzel was diagnosed with stage-4 oral cancer, she turned to medicine — and her rabbi — for a cure
A Wondering Jew in Egypt
by Pat LaunerA pre-revolutionary trip — and its aftermath
Bitter Herbs Brighten Passover
by Lorraine and Phil ShapiroDifferent types of bitter herbs spice up fish dishes at the Seder table
A Silver Celebration of Jewish Outreach and Love
by Jessica HanewinckelChabad of Poway celebrates 25 years of service to kids, congregants and the community
A Melting Pot of Flavors
by Eileen SondakAmericana Restaurant offers a mix of classic American and international dishes
Passover
by Rabbis Arthur Waskow and Phyllis BermanRelearning and Rethinking the Passover Saga
Book Review: What We Brought Back: Jewish Life After Birthright
by Tinamarie BernardReflections by alumni of Taglit-Birthright Israel trips
A Worthy Appraiser
by Alanna BermanAlan Breus estimates the value of everything from prized family heirlooms to life insurance policies to be donated to charity
Musings From Mama
by Sharon Rosen LeibJunior Year: Testing, Testing
Love, Laughter and the Occasional Knish
by Steve Hofstetter: How to Write the Perfect Profile
Living on the Front Page
by Andrea SimantovThree Words
Footnotes
by Jessica HanewinckelLove in Raindrops
Our Survivors
by Alanna BermanThe 60th year of Yom HaShoah commemoration commences at the Lawrence Family JCC
A Deal With the Devil
by Karen PearlmanAs “Faust” returns to the San Diego Opera this month, we examine evil from a Jewish perspective
A Popular Plan for Charitable Giving
by Jessica HanewinckelDonor advised funds are a simple, effective way to organize planned charitable giving
Let Our People Go
by Judith FeinAn African American Passover links the Jews’ exodus from Egypt to their own people’s freedom from the bondage of U.S. slavery




















