Kids & Teens

Lauren Weintraub and her charges at the Bet Elazraki home for girls in Netanya, IsraelOctober 10, 2008

An unexpected family in Netanya

By Lauren Weintraub, Tribe Contributor

Watching the children cry, clinging to us and begging us not to leave, I realized the power of selfless giving, an experience I had not discovered before this volunteer opportunity.

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Ariel CohenFriday, October 10, 2008

A lesson in listening

By Ariel Cohen, Tribe Contributor

I was partnered with a woman who, before she even really met me, thanked me for just showing up as a volunteer. She was homeless in San Francisco and felt that she had nowhere to turn before she found Project Homeless Connect. As I walked her to the housing information stand, she displayed thorough delight that somebody was beside her to hear all that she had to say. It seemed as if very few people, or none, had bothered to listen to her full story.

Jacob ArtsonWednesday, October 1, 2008

Opening the Gates

By Jacob Artson

Next time you see someone like me at your synagogue or at your event, remember that they probably feel really lonely and you could be the person to make their day by smiling at them and letting them know that they exist.

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Friday, September 26, 2008

Honey cake, down on the farm

By Shoshana Lewin Fischer

Danny's Farm is unlike other farms: It employs adults and teens with physical and/or developmental disabilities, but is designed for children with or without disabilities.

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Cambodia’s killing fields revisited

By Phillip Nazarian, Tribe Contributor

I can vividly remember the first time I visited the Museum of Tolerance, in seventh grade. Not personally knowing anyone who had survived the Holocaust, I had been shielded from the grisly details of World War II.

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Staying empathetic is a challenge during the race for college

By Laura Donney, Tribe Contributor

There is a new tension between my inherent self, and my impacted self. I am referring to what is simply known as the college process.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Back to school, Yiddish for kids

By Shoshana Lewin Fischer

Do your grandparents ever talk in Yiddish when they don't want you to know what's going on?

Nathaniel BarzidehWednesday, July 30, 2008

‘Dirty’ music needs regulation

By Nathaniel Barzideh, Tribe Contributor

It amazes me that regardless of one's age, gender or personality, music has the capacity to influence everyone. Songs have tremendous power over the human mind and carry potency to bring back memories, provide emotional comfort or change one's mood.

Maya Wergeles with kids she befriended at the Matumaini orphanage in TanzaniaWednesday, July 30, 2008

‘Hakuna Matata’ meets tikkun olam

By Maya Wergeles, Tribe Contributer

I tried to visit the orphanage every day, and I formed incredible relationships with almost all of the kids living there. I loved the kids so much; they were always so happy and hopeful, even though they have close to nothing, not even running water or clothes and shoes that fit.

Adam SterlingWednesday, July 30, 2008

Don’t just sit there—do something

By Laura Donney

Among the candidates for the $100,000 Teen Choice prize is Adam Sterling, a UCLA graduate raised in Oak Park who is now director of the Sudan Divestment Task Force

Ronny Manor, left, Moran Rudnicki and Stav Ashus post-makeover at the Vidal Sassoon Academy. Photo by Beverly DaleyWednesday, July 30, 2008

Israeli teens with Turner’s find hope and kinship in Malibu

By Dikla Kadosh

"At the beginning, I didn't understand what that meant to have a syndrome," Manor said, speaking in Hebrew. "Until then, I just thought of myself as a short girl."

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Let the games begin!

By Shoshana Lewin Fischer

The games bring together athletes from more than 200 countries to compete for national glory and gold, silver and bronze medals -- in a variety of sports (no, shopping is not one of them -- I checked).

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

The painful truth about teen mouth piercing

A pierced tongue may be the height of cool in some teen circles, but a new study by Israeli researchers suggests that skin piercings in the mouth may lead to an increased risk of oral health problems and even tooth loss

Thursday, July 3, 2008

Keep religion out of presidential politics

By Adam Deutsch, Tribe Contributor

Since last summer, when I volunteered for a Barack Obama event, I have received many nonsensical e-mails and heard many nonsensical arguments -- from friends and family as well as on TV -- about Sen. Obama's alleged lack of allegiance to the United States of America.

Thursday, July 3, 2008

Jewish identity defined—a la Facebook

By Jina Davidovich, Contributing Writer

Facebook has become far more than a social network; it is a virtual social necessity. The Jewish community has created a haven for there, claiming hundreds of groups, applications and pieces of Jewish flair.

Thursday, July 3, 2008

Confessions of a Sunday school dropout

By Nadine Levyfield, Tribe Contributor

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Happy Birthday, USA! Sweet dreams with the Shema

By Shoshana Lewin Fischer

We celebrate the 232nd birthday of the United States of America on July 4. Between noshing on barbecue and watching fireworks, test how well you know early American history. Circle the right answer for the following questions but read carefully -- some might be a bit tricky.

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Keep the youngest wedding guests happy—and keep your sanity

By Sharon Duke Estroff

Fortunately, it's perfectly possible to welcome children at your wedding without compromising the sanctity of the event or the sanity of any involved parties.

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Outstanding seniors, Class of 2008

Southern California's best and brightest graduating high school seniors

Thursday, June 5, 2008

When ‘pride’ doesn’t cut it

By Sarah Schefres

Growing up an observant Jew in the small city of Palm Springs with a Jewish minority was sometimes difficult, but I have always been proud of my Jewish heritage, of who I was and of what I believe.

Andrea Gero, right, and Dorothy Greenstein, one of the survivors who accompanied students on the march.Thursday, June 5, 2008

Color puts Holocaust in new dimension

By Andrea Gero

The leader of our small group told us many history book-type facts that for me went in one ear and out the other. I was concentrating on the camp. However, one of the last things he said stopped me in my tracks. He said, "Remember guys, the Holocaust didn't happen in black and white, it happened in full Technicolor." Oh.

David Rudman with his Bunnies Photo by Stephen Morley/Disney ChannelThursday, May 29, 2008

The greatest gift of all—and Bunnies!

By Shoshana Lewin Fischer

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Paper pieces for peace

By Jay Firestone

An ancient Japanese legend holds that anyone who folds 1,000 origami cranes will be granted a wish. If three L.A.-area day schools were to get one, it might be for peace and understanding.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Teenagers reveal why this service is different from all other services

By Jeff Bernhardt

Since the recent holiday of Passover was one of asking questions and thinking about transitioning from one state of being to another, it is an appropriate time to think of the bar and bat mitzvah in a similar context. These four questions -- or more accurately one question and four answers -- can be recited by 13-year-olds, but their explanations are particularly relevant for all of us.

Thursday, May 1, 2008

AUDIO: Iranian American Jews —Death and violence in the community (taboo?)

By Karmel Melamed

Local Iranian Jewish community leaders recent incidents of violence among and the taboo on discussing the topic.

Thursday, May 1, 2008

We don’t need more gabfests on diversity

By David A. Lehrer and Joe R. Hicks

Our communities' leadership has to absorb the reality that the next generation of open-minded young people sees diversity as a plus, not as a burden to be overcome.

Thursday, May 1, 2008

‘Teenism’ gives young adults an undeserved rep

By Justin Morris

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are more than 20.2 million people in America aged 15 to 19, and they are 7 percent of the population. So be careful what statements you make, or what biases you might allow yourself to believe.

Kids & Teens
Lauren Weintraub and her charges at the Bet Elazraki home for girls in Netanya, IsraelFriday, October 10, 2008

An unexpected family in Netanya

By Lauren Weintraub, Tribe Contributor

Watching the children cry, clinging to us and begging us not to leave, I realized the power of selfless giving, an experience I had not discovered before this volunteer opportunity.

Ariel CohenFriday, October 10, 2008

A lesson in listening

By Ariel Cohen, Tribe Contributor

I was partnered with a woman who, before she even really met me, thanked me for just showing up as a volunteer. She was homeless in San Francisco and felt that she had nowhere to turn before she found Project Homeless Connect. As I walked her to the housing information stand, she displayed thorough delight that somebody was beside her to hear all that she had to say. It seemed as if very few people, or none, had bothered to listen to her full story.

Jacob ArtsonWednesday, October 1, 2008

Opening the Gates

By Jacob Artson

Next time you see someone like me at your synagogue or at your event, remember that they probably feel really lonely and you could be the person to make their day by smiling at them and letting them know that they exist.

Tribe
Friday, October 10, 2008

An unexpected family in Netanya

Friday, October 10, 2008

A lesson in listening

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Cambodia’s killing fields revisited

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Staying empathetic is a challenge during the race for college

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Friday, September 26, 2008

Honey cake, down on the farm

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Back to school, Yiddish for kids

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Let the games begin!

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Happy Birthday, USA! Sweet dreams with the Shema

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