May 2013 Stories
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Doing holy work of restoration
Tending the Jewish cemetery in Chernivtsi, Ukraine, involves a concentrated group effort.
Lessons from a man of peace
Only Torah can unite us
More than lip service
Turbulent ride called cancer
Celebrating an extraordinary life
Charitable proceeds from the June 4 event honoring Joe Segal benefit Coast Mental Health.
Crisis of teen physical inactivity
There are several health, energy, mood and grade-boosting strategies that can help youth.
Finding the keys to long life
Israeli biogerontologists are making significant breakthroughs.
Shabbat’s good health
The joy of cheese and wine
A real Yiddishe Mama
Added layer of vulnerability
Bedouin fear transfer
CIJA celebrates a first
Art retains the essence of place
Matchmaker at Firehall
Middle East exchange rate
Everyone is welcome
Restoring sacred texts
Marc Rozen’s legacy
The cocktail party problem
How the brain weeds out the din of background conversations.
Generations at forum
Where young people find a home
Community leaders struggle to successfully engage those in their 20s and 30s in Jewish life.
This month’s word: Fadicha
Embarrassments in varying degrees are just part of immigrant life.
Challenge to status quo
An Israeli hero’s experience
Avigdor Kahalani is the featured guest at the Negev Dinner.
Ancient undersea civilization
Quebecer makes film about Atlit Yam, the “Atlantis” of Israel.