Stories from the May 2012 SDJJ Edition
What’s Going On: A Merry Month for the Arts
by Eileen SondakThe La Jolla Music Society has an eclectic mix this month, beginning with Emanuel Ax May 4, as part of its Frieman Family Piano Series at Sherwood Auditorium.
From One Tribe to Another: Part Three
by Judith FeinVanuatu Through a Jewish Lens
Part three of three on our exploration of the Vanuatu culture and its ties to Judaism
Torah: Parsha Kedoshim: “Be Holy”
by Andrea SimantovIn his famous commentary on this parsha, the Ramban states that one can be an “obscene person within the confines of Torah.” Anyone who limits Torah holiness solely to matters of ritual, synagogue and yeshiva study hall enters that obscene, treacherous realm.
Synagogue: From Hotel to Home Among the Pines
by Jessica HanewinckelCongregation Adat Yeshurun celebrates its 25th anniversary
A Brighter Future for Bedouin Women
by Tinamarie BernardNegev-based Sidreh-Lakiya gives Bedouin women a chance to gain independence
Making the Impossible Reality
by Alanna BermanSeacrest Village is an option for older adults of all financial means, thanks to its Resident Assistance Fund
The First Lady
by Alanna BermanWaters of Eden pays tribute to Lenore Bohm, San Diego’s first female rabbi
Musings From Mama
by Sharon Rosen LeibThe University of Facebook
Paying it Forward
by Jessica HanewinckelCarmel Valley elder law attorney Maya Miller’s personal background inspires her to protect and assist older adults
Living on the Front Page
by Andrea SimantovAftertaste
Israel: Escalating Emotion
by David OgulThe atmosphere on UC campuses between pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian students is growing increasingly tense
God Talk
by Rabbi Philip GraubartGod Slew the Angel of Death
Footnotes
by Jessica HanewinckelRocky Mountain Chai
Health at Home
by Alanna BermanWestern Health Homecare is committed to providing quality home healthcare
Glorious Custards
by Lorraine and Phil ShapiroMake dessert special at Shavuot with rich custards originating in Spain and France
Building Home
by Jessica HanewinckelRabbi Martin Lawson retires after 36 years leading his congregation at Del Cerro’s Temple Emanu-El
Three Jews Walk into a Room…and Create a Musical
by Pat LaunerThe world premiere of “Nobody Loves You” opens at the Old Globe
Ruth, Naomi and a moment of inclusion
by Edmon J. RodmanSeeking a conversion in time for Shavuot
The Older Jobseeker
by Alanna BermanJFS’s Jewish Employment Network experiences an influx of seniors


















