Stories from the December 2010 SDJJ Edition
SDJJ Recommends
by Alanna BermanChanukah Gift Guide 2010
Torah: Remorse, Repentance, Redemption
by Andrea SimantovIf the renewed love of the brothers could be duplicated by their modern day descendants, our Redemption would come, as did theirs.
A Constructive Response to Anti-Semitism
by Jessica HanewinckelChabad at La Costa razes its old synagogue to raise a new one
Dual Identity
by Eileen SondakLa Jolla’s Aroma Café and Barfly offer patrons a taste of two different worlds
Palm Springs
by Pamela PricePalm Springs Art Museum opens whirlwind season with events for all tastes
Musings from Mama
by Sharon Rosen LeibThe Academic Anxiety Epidemic
Love, Laughter and the Occasional Knish
by Steve HofsetterSilent One-Day Sale, Holy One-Day Sale
Living on the front page
by Andrea SimantovTake Notes
Seasons: A time to not stand idly by
by Tinamarie BernardAddressing gay bullying from a Jewish perspective
Carry On
by Jessica HanewinckelFamily of former IDF soldier remembers his life by continuing his brand of peace-making through relationship-building
A Schmaltzy History
by Linda Morel, JTAA Nostalgic look at fats for frying latkes
God Talk
by Rabbi Philip GraubartThe Monster Menorah
Footnotes
by Jessica HanewinckelCrossing the Line
FOOD
by Lorraine and Phil ShapiroChanukah Stir-fry
Chanukah Gift-Giving
by Natasha Rosenstock, MyJewishLearningA history of the practice and tips for parents
Celebrate Chanukah
by Alanna BermanParties, celebrations, dinners and lots of latkes around town
A Real-Hair Solution to Hair Loss
by Alanna BermanIt can be tough for anyone who experiences hair loss to find a real solution to the problem. Wigs, sprays, creams and hair plugs are options, but these “solutions” are not permanent, the results aren’t always convincing, and they could make the already uncomfortable situation more so. Additionally, women face the stigma that comes with [...]
Life, More Fun
by Alanna BermanAt Kidding Around, parents and kids both enjoy their own brands of fun
Local Jewish representation for a growing UC problem
by Jessica HanewinckelRichard Barton signs on as newest member of UC system’s council
Reaching out to Jews in Jail
by Judith Fein, PHOTO BY Paul RossVisitation of Jewish prisoners is a much needed, but sorely lacking, mitzvah
An Angel Among Us
by Tamar Caspi ShnallSan Diegan Judy Sheinbein works tirelessly to reunite families separated by adoption
Public Displays of Chanukiyot
by Rabbi Iscah Waldman, MyJewishLearningA modern phenomenon drawing on basic Chanukah beliefs


















