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The Merage Jewish Community Center has been invited to help launch a global Jewish leadership network, Amitim Fellows.
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Members and friends of the Merage Jewish Community Center celebrated June 1 at the JCC’s annual Celebration Ball.
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16 years old, was the second eldest of seven children, also holding American citizenship. He loved to play basketball and also played the guitar. Naftali was a responsible and poised young boy. He was a gifted student, with a talent for school and academia. Naftali was on his way home from school - and was kidnapped by the Hamas terror organization before he could reach his family.
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Gilad Shaar
16 years old, was very close to his siblings. He loved to read, listen to music, study hard and spend time with his grandparents. He volunteered to help others, served as a youth counselor and worked with children. He was much loved by his peers and teachers. He would always help around the house and loved to bake, surprising his sisters with a new cake or muffin.
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In the past two weeks, Jews around the world cried out in one united voice: bring back our boys. With heavy hearts and broken spirits, we know today that Naftali Frenkel, Gilad Shaar and Eyal Yifrach will never come back. Kosher OC wishes to express, on behalf of the Jewish community here in Orange County and across the United States, our
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agony, our horror and our deepest regret that three innocent boys on their way home from school were murdered in a senseless act of terror. These boys were our boys. These families are our families. This loss is our loss. As a community, we should send an outpouring of love and sympathy to the families of Naftali, Gilad and Eyal, letting them know that across the ocean there are thousands of their brothers and sisters aching along with them.
Eyal Yifrach
19, was the eldest of seven siblings. He chose to complete his last year of high school in a city with a low socio-economic status, through a program targeted at developing such towns. His family described him as a vital, energetic, sportsloving boy. He was a youth counselor, who loved to travel and play tennis. While Gilad Shalit was in captivity, kidnapped by the Hamas terrorist organization, Eyal made sure to send Facebook message to raise awareness to the fact that Gilad had not seen his parents for five years.
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Meet Lori Schwartz Women’s Philanthropy of Jewish Federation & Family Services installed its new officers on June 11 in Irvine.
The new president, Lori Schwartz,
throughout Orange County. Her
received a B.A. in political science
continued participation in the pro-
from UCLA and a J.D. from Golden
gram led her to develop the School
Gate School of Law. She worked in
Supply Program, which supplies
commercial law and then joined
pencils to the students, and the
McDonnell Douglas in Long Beach
OneBook Project, which supplies
to negotiate contracts for the com-
new, grade-level books at the end
pany’s commercial airliners. She
of the year. Schwartz was co-vice
retired after 10 years to raise her
president of Reading Partners for
two children.
four years, and, along with her covice president Marci Parejo, was a
Schwartz and her husband, Bert
2011 One OC Spirit of Volunteerism
White, are members of Congrega-
Honoree for their work with Read-
tion Shir Ha-Ma’alot. During their
ing Partners.
24 years as members, she has been on the board of trustees, volun-
Weekly, since 2009, Schwartz has
teered for many events, helped
assisted knitters in making afghans
start a knitting group and is always
and preemie blankets as part of
baking her award winning choco-
Women’s Philanthropy’s Mitzvah
late chip cookies.
Maven Knitting Circle. For the last two years, Schwartz held the posi-
In the spring of 2005, Schwartz
tion of Executive Vice President,
started her relationship with Wom-
Women’s Philanthropy. Her other
en’s Philanthropy by participat-
interests include ceramics, making
ing in the pilot project of Reading
beaded jewelry, reading and wine
Partners, a literacy program that
tasting.
places volunteers in K-3 classrooms
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A Woman’s Investment Inspired by the Jewish traditions of tzedakah and tikkun olam, Women’s Philanthropy is dedicated to strengthening the Jewish people here at home, in Israel, and around the world.
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Meet Ann Miller When people in various organizations in the Orange County Jewish community have wanted to get things done, they have tapped Ann Miller on the shoulder.
What they got was a creative ap-
the Spirit of Israel, a campaign
proach to the task at hand, a hands-
established by The Jewish Agency;
on effort to make it happen and an
or Keren Heyesod, representing
enthusiastic attitude that motivated
and supporting Jewish communities
and engaged others.
beyond North America and Israel.
For those reasons and more,
Miller, who said that it is “an honor
Ann Miller has been nominated
to be recognized for giving back
by Jewish Federation & Family
to the community,” has been a
Services Orange County to receive
supporter of Women’ Philanthropy
the Kipnis-Wilson-Friedland Award
since 1998 and joined the board of
at the International Lion of Judah
directors in 2006. Since then, she
Conference in September in New
has served as president and ex-
York. This distinction, named for
ecutive vice president of Women’s
Lion of Judah founders Norma
Philanthropy, vice president of the
Kipnis-Wilson and Toby Friedland
organization’s Reading Partners
z”l, honors the most inspiring
program and, currently, co-chair
women in Jewish communities.
for its Women’s Voices luncheon, as well as co-chair of financial
Award recipients, each chosen
resource development for Jewish
by their local Jewish federation,
Federation & Family Services.
embody the values of the Lion of Judah, the name given to those
She was a longtime member of the
women dedicated to Jewish philan-
board of directors at Temple Beth
thropy though the UJA Federation
Sholom and has been active in
Campaign of UJC and the Jewish
Heritage Pointe. Her accolades in-
Federations of North America;
clude Legacy of Leadership Award
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“I like being part of the community, having a voice, reaching out to other women and helping them, it’s about being able to give”
from JFFS, Congregant of the Year
own special footprint. “Mine was
Award from Temple Beth Sholom
showing compassion, being there
and Orange County Spirit of Volun-
for people and making sure every-
teerism Award.
one was welcomed. I was proud to reach out and touch everyone and
She is proudest of being president
take things from my heart and be a
of Women’s Philanthropy where,
leader,” she concluded.
as she said, each woman leaves her
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Connecting Jewish People The Merage Jewish Community Center has been invited to help launch a global Jewish leadership network, Amitim Fellows. Coordinated by JCC Global,
The purpose of the
almost 30 JCCs from
program is to identify
all over the world have
inspiring leaders and in-
committed to developing
novative organizations that
joint global “programs of
embrace concepts of Jewish
tomorrow.�
peoplehood and play a pivotal role in translating
Meeting participants face-to-face, with the purpose of identifying inspiring leaders of tomorrow.
these concepts into action in their communities. The Merage JCC will partner with three or more Jewish organizations to develop
Amitim Fellows measures of success
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Executive Directors and Lay Leaders of participating JCCs will embrace the Jewish Peoplehood agenda and serve as agents of change in their institutions.
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A grand total of at least 5000 worldwide Jews will be engaged in meaningful worldwide partnership programs.
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A worldwide network of Jewish leaders will communicate on a regular basis, share best practices, discuss issues pertaining to the Jewish world and will support worldwide Jewish partnerships.
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“I am so thrilled and honored to be part of this amazing program on behalf of the Merage JCC and our community.”
plan a reality, all JCC global
a program that provides opportunities for their respective
Bernstein and Stark are among
affiliate organizations have
communities to build and expe-
60 fellows participating in
joined hands. The main funding
rience international ties.
Amitim. Meeting face-to-face
for this program comes from
for the first time June 15 to 19 at
JCC Global and from a generous
Dan Bernstein, Merage JCC
the Balint JCC in Budapest, Hun-
grant allocated by the Commis-
president & CEO, and Wendy
gary, they are getting to know
sion on the Jewish People of
Stark, Merage JCC board
each other, studying together a
UJA Federation of New York
vice-chair, are participating as
Jewish peoplehood curriculum
through its partner, the Jewish
Amitim Fellows, in the three-
with esteemed scholars, brain-
Agency for Israel. In addition
year program. According to
storming new ideas and begin-
JDC and participating JCCs are
Stark, “There are many potential
ning to explore and develop
also supporting the program.
benefits in finding common
partnerships. Each JCC will
ground and a common agenda
participate in a global project
among Jews who live far apart
with representatives from at
from one another – among them,
least three different countries.
the continued existence of the
Participants come from Canada,
Jewish people as a thriving,
England, France, Hungary,
collective entity. I am so thrilled
Israel, Mexico, Moldova, Poland,
and honored to be part of this
Romania, Ukraine, USA and
amazing program on behalf of
Venezuela.
“There are benefits finding common ground and a common agenda among Jews who live far apart”
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Emphasizing Inclusiveness
Buddy Bench The buddy bench painted by Tarbut V’Torah students reminds students about playing with fairness, teamwork, kindness and sensitivity. When Amanda Margolis, lower
“If children saw someone sit-
school counselor at Tarbut
ting on the buddy bench, they
V’Torah (TVT) Community Day
would need to go over and talk
School in Irvine, received an
to that person,” Margolis said.
article about a child in Penn-
“It would be a great lesson in
sylvania who created a buddy
inclusiveness.”
bench for children to sit on during recess if they felt lonely, she
Margolis was trying to come
knew she had a winning project
up with a leadership program
on her hands.
for fourth graders. It was a way that they could see who
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teamwork, kindness and sensi-
encourage people to play with
tivity and is a way of ensuring
them.
the continuous building of empathy. This is a long-term solu-
With the help of art teacher
tion to everyone’s battle against
Helaine Yeskel, Margolis and
bullying and is a proactive
the students chose circle paint-
approach to the development of
ing for the bench to ensure
social skills in all children.”
inclusiveness. “Everyone has a different color, so no one’s work
According to buddybench.org, a
stands out,” Margolis explained.
website to provide people with
“It’s a good lesson about team-
information and news about the
work.”
buddy bench concept all over the country, TVT has the only
According to Gail Freeman, low-
one painted by students. Mar-
er school principal, “The bench
golis said that the TVT buddy
was painted with the theme of
bench was “created by students
circles depicting the inclusive-
with concepts of fairness and
ness that we expect when chil-
kindness. They took ownership
dren play on the playground.
of the idea, and it was so unit-
The buddy bench is a constant
ing for all of us.”
reminder to our students about playing with fairness,
Margolis concluded, “The students become like a family, and we encourage the students
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to take care of each other. Going from the home family to the school family, everyone
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feels deeply cared for and included.”
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Will Champlin Top three contender in last year’s “The Voice” season, joined the JCC festivities
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Giving aVoice
BRIGHTER FUTURES for our children
Members and friends of the Merage Jewish Community Center celebrated June 1 at the JCC’s annual Celebration Ball. Chaired by Adrienne Matros and
Levine told him, “You have a really
Wendy Stark, the Celebration Ball
incredible voice, bro — like really
honored the outstanding achieve-
good. I can’t think of one thing about
ments of CHOC Children’s Hos-
that performance that wasn’t incred-
pital of Orange County; the JCC’s
ible.”
Preschool Expansion, and its chairs, Jay Witzling and Scott Cross; and
Ball honorees exemplify the Merage
JCC’s own artiste extraordinaire,
JCC’s mission to enrich Jewish
Lynne Kaplan. More than 270 people
identities and create a vibrant Jew-
attended and $170,000 was raised
ish community in Orange County.
for Merage JCC scholarships for its
Celebration Ball co-chair Adrienne
children and youth.
Matros said, “Children are the heart of our community. Our Celebration
Will Champlin, from last year’s
Ball honorees inspire, invigorate and
“The Voice.” joined the festivities.
allow the Merage JCC to accomplish
Champlin was a top three contender
more for our children every day.”
in last year’s “The Voice” season. At his auditions, three of the four Voice
Merage JCC’s early education pro-
coaches turned around to try to get
gram encompasses Jewish values
him on their team. Blake Shelton
while offering unparalleled educa-
took desperate measures, declaring,
tion, excellent programming and a
“Will – I love you,’ following Will’s
nurturing environment. Scott Cross
stirring version of Gavin DeGraw’s
and Jay Witzling chaired the JCC
“Not Over You.” On television, Adam
Preschool Expansion, overseeing an
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8,000-square-foot addition, including
gers University, a master’s degree
three new expansive, well-equipped
in engineering from Princeton Uni-
playgrounds, five state-of-the art
versity and a master’s in business
classrooms, the first dedicated pre-
administration from UCI. He is also a
school library in Orange County, and
retired captain, US Army.
a robust parenting center. Scott Cross started SC Homes, a cusScott and Jay’s knowledge were
tom builder in Newport Beach. Scott
invaluable in building a vibrant
was the youngest builder featured on
education center. Jay Witzling is a
“Extreme Home Makeover” and was
former VP of The Boeing Company in
selected by Professional Remod-
charge of the Delta Rocket Program.
eler Magazine as a “40 Under 40.”
He was with The Boeing Company
Recently, Orange County Business
and McDonnell Douglas for 35 years.
Journal picked SC Homes as one of
He received a bachelor’s degree in
Orange County’s fastest growing
mechanical engineering from Rut-
private companies. CHOC Children’s Hospital, a leading health provider in Orange County, nurtures, advances and protects the health and welfare of children. The Merage JCC and CHOC share values relating to respect, good sportsmanship, health, physical fitness and the well-being of youth. CHOC has been a strong supporter of Merage JCC programs and
Ladies hard at work The committee who put together the JCC Annual Celebration Ball
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the JCC Maccabi Games and ArtsFest.
ed. Lynne creates a warm, nurturing environment that fosters creativity
Lynne Kaplan is the Merage JCC’s
and allows our son to interact with
own artist extraordinaire. A teacher
peers in a positive way.”
and volunteer, Japlan’s dedication and commitment to our children
All proceeds from the JCC Celebra-
reaches no bounds. Through her
tion Ball support scholarships to
teaching and guidance, she nurtures
children, ensuring brighter futures
200 children each week, helping each
for all. In the past 10 years, The
to develop an extraordinary level of
Merage JCC has given more than $2
creativity and confidence. With the
million in scholarships to kids in
enthusiasm unique to mothers, one
our community to attend preschool,
mom said, “My child absolutely loves
camp, Maccabi Games and after
interacting with Lynne. Her class
school programming.
and her connection to our son has been so much more than we expect-
Dan Bernstein Presidents and CEO of Merage JCC
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Local High school graduates Baila Kracoff, Mattie Chein and Mindy Lew enjoy the moment
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Tracy Stoutenborough Hebrew Academy Teacher of the Year
Hebrew Academy held the 2014 gradu-
The Hebrew Academy, a WASC-accredited
ation exercises for its high school and
school that has twice been awarded the
middle school students on Tuesday
state’s academic blue ribbon, aims to
evening, June 17. This marked the 37th
“provide a nurturing, yet challenging
graduation at the school.
environment that encourages all students to reach their full potential in order to
Parents and friends were impressed with
act as self-confident, responsible citizens
the depth of the senior student speeches
with a strong connection to their Judaism
at the event and the warm feeling they
and community.”
expressed for the school. All graduates will be attending higher education institu-
The Hebrew Academy is a preschool
tions, local and abroad, for the coming
through grade 12 Jewish community day
year.
school.
Hebrew Academy 37th
aduation High school graduates were Baila Kracoff of Long Beach (who won the Journalism Award), Mattie Chein of Brooklyn, New York (who won the Judaics Award) and Mindy Lew of New Orleans, Louisiana (who won the Pincipal’s Award). Tracy Stoutenborough, a resident of Huntington Beach, was honored as teacher of the year. Rabbi Yossi Rapoport, Judaica assistant principal, and Dr, Megan Carlson, principal and assistant head of school, congratulate graduate Baila Kracoff. kosheroc.com/go/vpgxa http://
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ONE Shabbat Just
Over 30,000 Jews – roughly half the entire Jewish population of South Africa — turned out, the vast majority keeping Shabbat for the first time.
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The Shabbos Project, a global Jewish unity event, is coming to Orange County and to over 150 cities worldwide on October 24-25, 2014.
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More than 3,000 women and girls gathered in 2013 to make their own challot at the Great Street Challah Bake
First organized last year in
been overwhelming!” Over
South Africa, Chief Rabbi
30,000 Jews – roughly half
Warren Goldstein of Johan-
the entire Jewish population
nesburg called it “an urban
of South Africa — turned
legend”. Citing the unex-
out, the vast majority keep-
pected outpouring of Jews
ing Shabbat for the first
who wanted to experience
time.
the beauty and spiritual fulfillment of a community
Many participants had
Shabbat, Rabbi Warren
these kind of responses
said, “I am by nature an
about their experience:
optimist, but the breadth and depth of the support
“We have never kept
and participation caught me
Shabbos before, and it all
off guard. The response has
sounded quite daunting
Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein of Johannesburg calls the Shabbos Project “an urban legend” with over 30,000 Jews in South Africa in attendance.
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KEEPING IT TOGETHER Save the date: October 24-25 2014
but we wanted to take on a
opportunity to experience
challenge of this nature and
Shabbos which is some-
try to encourage whoever
thing we would never have
we could to come along for
tried to do.”
the ride. What a moment in our lives! Will be remem-
Shabbat is a uniquely Jew-
bered forever.”
ish heritage. It offers muchneeded spiritual renewal
“We have never kept
and a profound experience
Shabbos before, and it all
of Jewish unity, both within
sounded quite daunting
the family as well as within
but we wanted to take on a
the local and global Jewish
challenge of this nature and
communities. Mark your
try to encourage whoever
calendars for October
we could to come along for
24th-25th, 2014, and stay
the ride. What a moment in
tuned for details, due out in
our lives! Will be remem-
September.
bered forever.” The Shabbos Project is look“The most profound part
ing for volunteer organiz-
for my husband and I was
ers. For more information,
the sense of unity and
congregations and inter-
togetherness we felt as a
ested individuals should
family. The sense of peace I
contact James Dasteel at
experienced from the min-
ocproject2014@gmail.com
ute I woke until Saturday night was like being away for the weekend. I can see how powerful the impact of Shabbos is for a family. Thank you for this incredible initiative. It gave us the
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Brazil World Cup players Jewish and Israeli connections
with
Though the Israeli national team fell well short of qualifying for this year’s games, fans looking for players with Jewish or Israeli connections are in luck. Jose Pekerman (Coach, Argentina) An Argentine Jew, Pekerman was born in Villa Dominguez, one of the main centers of Jewish immigration in Argentina; his grandparents emigrated from Ukraine.
Kyle Beckerman (Midfielder, United States) Although he is not a regular starter, expect him yo play as the US faces a grueling schedule and bench players will likely be called upon to play. Plays for MLS Real Salt Lake.
Mario Balotelli (Forward, Italy) a key player in Italy’s victory over England last Saturday, was adopted and raised by a Jewish family. His adoptive mother is the daughter of a Holocaust survivor. At the Eurochampionship 2012, Balotelli dedicated the two goals he scored in Italy’s 2-1 semifinals victory over Germany to his Jewish mother.
Austin Ajide (Goalkeeper, Nigeria) Plays for Hapoel Be’ersheva of the Israeli premier league
Juwon Oshaniwa (Defender, Nigeria) Plays for Ashdod of the Israeli premier league
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David Blatt to Cavaliers Maccabi Tel Aviv’s David Blatt agrees on coaching contract with Cleveland Cavaliers European Basketball coach
Turkey over a 20-year career.
David Blatt, who has spear-
He coached the Russian
headed Maccabi Tel Aviv’s
national team to the bronze
win of the Euroleague cham-
medal at the Summer Olym-
pionship over Real Madrid
pics in London.
this season, has accepted a head-coaching job by the
“I’m not leaving Maccabi for
Cleveland Cavaliers Friday,
a bigger contract. I’m not nec-
reported the Associated
essarily leaving for a better
Press.
place. I’m leaving to follow my dream,” Blatt had said
The 55-year-old Blatt hails
after announcing his resigna-
from Massachusetts and has
tion from coaching Maccabi
played at Princeton under
Tel Aviv earlier this month,
Hall of Fame coach Pete
reported the Jerusalem Post.
Carill. Other than coaching Maccabi Tel Aviv, Blatt also
JNS.org
coached in Greece, Russia and
David Blatt career highlights • 4× Israeli League Coach of the Year (1996, 2002, 2011, 2014) • 6× Israeli Cup Champion (2002, 2003, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014) • 5× Israeli League Champion (2002, 2003, 2011, 2012, 2014) • FIBA EuroChallenge Champion (2005) • Russian Super League Coach of the Year (2005) • Italian League Champion (2006) • Italian Cup Champion (2007) • Adriatic League Champion (2012) • Euroleague champion (2014)
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Brothers Keeper Israel Defense Forces
Israel
IL’s $30B Gas Deal Israel’s Leviathan strikes $30 billion gas deal with U.K.’s BG Group
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Partners in Israel’s Leviathan natural gas field have signed a non-binding letter of intent to supply the U.K.’s BG Group with an estimated $30 billion worth of natural gas for its facility in Idku, Egypt. The preliminary agreement, announced Sunday, comes after supply agreements signed with Jordan and other local countries, making Israel a major local exporter of natural gas. Once the deal is signed and authorized, the natural gas will be sold directly to BG’s Egyptian facility, which has the necessary infrastructure to liquefy it. BG will receive the gas via a special outlet that will be installed adjacent to the Leviathan field. An underwater pipe will connect the outlet to the BG liquefaction facility in Idku. The draft terms of the deal call for Israel to supply 7 billion cubic meters of natural gas over the course of 15 years.
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Club de Paris Israel becomes 20th member of Paris Club of creditor nations
Israel’s Finance Minister Yair Lapid
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Israel on June 24th was ac-
the organization can cancel
cepted into the Paris Club of
or restructure country debts
creditor nations, a group of
rather than allow a government
countries that negotiates deals
to default.
to help poor countries with large debts. The group also
The announcement that Israel
includes the U.S.
has joined the organization “shows Israel’s economic might
The informal 20-country or-
and presents additional proof
ganization was created in 1956
that Israel’s place is alongside
and has worked out loan deals
the strongest countries,” said
for 90 countries. The group has
Israeli Finance Minister Yair
come to 429 debt agreements
Lapid, reported The Associated
totaling about 573 billion euros
Press.
($781 billion). In some cases,
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Nepali Mike
is Taking a Bite out of Poverty Where there is a need, there is a nice Jewish guy from Orange County to fill it – even in Nepal.
Mike Rosenkranz believes in acting globally and thinking locally. In trying to stop the cycle of poverty and illiteracy in Siraha, Nepal, through the Karjanha Village Development Committee, he is looking to Orange County residents to make a difference. Karjanha lies in the Terai region of Nepal not too far from the border of India and the State of Bihar, he explained. To a large extent this is a very traditional village. The women all wear saris, the men seem to be very much in control, people use oxen to plow and ride bicycles (and motorcycles) to get around, there
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World are goats galore and agriculture is
“I know that we can make a dif-
the main source of employment.
ference in this one village of 7,000 people,” Mike Rosenkranz said. “I
“This is a poor village, literacy is be-
have been tasked with working on
low 50 percent and unemployment is
creating a model which can be repli-
above 50 percent,” Rosenkranz said.
cated throughout Nepal. I’ll be work-
“All schools that I’ve seen, includ-
ing collaboratively with the hospital
ing the so called private schools, are
staff and community members on
lacking. There are zillions of kids
education, health and livelihoods.
crammed into small spaces with
Local resources are what will really
inadequate supplies.”
make a difference, and I intend on using whatever is available and have
Rosenkranz has helped teachers to
started reaching out. You can make
be creative with local resources. He
a huge difference by helping us to
obtained crayons, coloring books,
make a difference!”
chalk, erasers, English posters and language and story books. He then got 1600 story books from Orange County, thanks to his father, Norm, Cathay Pacific Airlines, Applied Medical Services and local libraries. At the same time he has made arrangements for pen pals for the chil-
Karjanha Village
dren, donations of old but working computers, movie CDs and software. “There are less than 10 computers in
For more information or to make
the entire village,” he said. “You name
donations, please contact:
it; we could use it.” Norm Rosenkranz Now he is looking to local companies
(949) 380-0171
and dentists to donate dental prod-
(213) 255-8301 (cell)
ucts. His father, Norm Rosenkranz, is
norsim@myway.com
coordinating the effort from Orange County. As the local OC collection
Mike Rosenkranz
point for the dental supplies, he will
(949) 380-0171
accumulate the products, have them
+977-980-108-2797 (Nepal)
boxed and delivered to a carrier and
Michael.rosenkrantz
get them shipped to Kathmandu,
mikerlakers@yahoo.com
Nepal. Mike Rosenkranz will then make arrangements for delivery to the village in Karjanha.
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Food
Summer Smoothies
Thirst Quenchers
Tropical Smoothie
Ingredients
How to Prepare
1 ripe papaya, peeled, seeded, and chopped
Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend
1/2 fresh pineapple, peeled and chopped, plu extra to decorate 2/3 cup milk 1 1/4 cups plain yogurt
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until smooth. Pour into glasses, decorate with chopped pineapple, and serve. Serves 2
Raspberry Strawberr & y
Ingredients
Smoothie
1/3 cup raspberries 1/2 cup strawberries, hulled 1 cup plain yogurt 1 cup milk 1 tsp almond extract (optional) 2-3 tbsp honey, to taste
How to Prepare Put the raspberries, strawberries, yogurt, milk, and almod extract, if using, into a blender and blend until smooth and combined. Pour the smoothie into chilled glasses, stir in honey to taste, and serve. Serves 2
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Smoot
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups blueberries 2/3 cup cranberry juice 2/3 cup plain yogurt
How to Prepare Put the blueberries and cranberry juice into a blender and process for 1-2 minutes, until smooth. Add the yogurt and blend briefly to combine. Taste and add honey, if you like. Blend briefly again until thoroughly combined. Pour into chilled glasses and serve. Serves 2
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brainiac Do you have what it takes to become a brainiac? Wake up your brain and give these a try. If you think you know the answer or just feel sorry for the Post Office in this age of e-mail and you want to give them something to do, send your answer to Kosher Brainiacs, PO Box 7054, Newport Beach, CA 92658. Or, if you prefer, you can e-mail us your answer from the Kosher OC web site http://kosheroc.com/brainiac. Winners will have a chance to be inscribed in the glorious hall of brainiacs.
A Tale of Two Towns Two people live in nearby towns. One day, they both leave their towns at the same time and walk along the road between the two towns to each others town. They pass each other at Noon and continue to their destinations, with one of them arriving at 4pm and the other arriving at 9pm. At what time did they begin their walk?
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brainiac
The Power of Dreams My uncle Henry got a new Honda Accord last year. He is a creature of very regular habit. Each week, he drives the exact same number of miles, and fills up at the same gas station each Wednesday, after the fuel gauge’s idiot light goes on, indicating that his 16 gallon fuel tank is almost empty. He takes careful note of the number of miles shown on the odometer, and also the number on the trip odometer which he resets each time. He computes the average mpg and notes with great satisfaction that his mileage is holding constant at a little under 19 mpg. After doing this week in and week out for 52 weeks, he noticed with great interest that between the 6 digits on the odometer and the 4 digits on the trip odometer (including the tenth-of-a-mile digit) all ten of the digits 0,1,2,...9 each appeared exactly once. The following week, he noticed with even greater amazement that, again, all ten of the digits 0,1,2,...9 each appeared exactly once. The question is, to the nearest eighth of a mile, how many miles does Henry drive each week?
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