Stories from the July 2010 SDJJ Edition
Americana, Israeli Style
by Tinamarie BernardThe Jacob’s Ladder Music Festival brings a bit of Anglo heaven to Israeli soil
Creating New Traditions
by Jessica HanewinckelBeth El plans to reach unaffiliated Jews through unique, alternative High Holy Days services
A Time for Museum Hopping and Performance Watching
by Eileen SondakSummer-only theaters are performing under the stars, while year-round stages continue their busy seasons around town.
2,000 Years in the Making
by Alanna BermanAuthor Gabriel Wilensky’s new book traces the history leading to the Holocaust
More than Imagination
by Alanna BermanImagine Wedding and Event Planning caters to every desire for an unforgettable event
The King is Here
by Alanna BermanSan Diego’s b’nai mitzvah king keeps the party going
New Heights for Sbicca
by Eileen SondakAlready a local landmark, the Del Mar restaurant welcomes a new executive chef and new tastes for the palate
Palm Springs
by Pamela PriceChai Center Meets Desert Hot Springs at a Spiritual Retreat
Kosher Conversion
by Jessica HanewinckelWhether high-end or low-budget, today’s kitchens make keeping kosher more convenient than ever
Israeli Wines
by Tinamarie BernardThe greatest agricultural comeback story of our time
Israel
by Tinamarie BernardA United front for Israel
Musings From Mama
by Sharon Rosen LeibDealing with Depression
Love, Laughter and the Occasional Knish
by Steve HofsetterThe Nerdy Guy’s Guide to Finding Love
Living on the Front Page
by Andrea SimantovFun and Flotillas
God Talk
by Rabbi Philip GraubartAdvocating Engaging
Footnotes
by Jessica HanewinckelRecollection Tactics
A Stained Glass Window into the Past
by Jessica HanewinckelAs San Diego’s first synagogue, Temple Beth Israel lives on in Heritage Park as a testament to the fruitfulness and antiquity of the local Jewish community
All His World’s a Stage
by Pat LaunerMeet Arthur Wagner, Man of the Theater
A Tale of Two Cities
by Judith FeinLisbon and Porto in Portugal are a treasure trove of Jewish rediscovery
Just Don’t Call Him Chef
by Alanna BermanSam “the cooking guy” Zien cooks easy, great food with a dash of Jewish humor mixed in


















