Foundations Mentor Support Camps

Published on June 28, 2011

Many California overnight camps have philanthropies to thank for their success as enrollment and interest in Jewish camp increases. Programs such as One Happy Camper and the Grinspoon Institute are helping send first-time campers to camp and offering free consulting to the camps, respectively.

Communities can use High Holy Days to help ease economic angst

Published on September 25, 2008

Too many will sit in synagogues through this season and be equally concerned with their own economic situation as they will the state of their soul.

VIDEO: In 2006, Lieberman calls Obama ‘Baruch’ and himself Obama’s mentor

Published on September 4, 2008

"As far as I'm concerned [Barack Obama] is a 'Baruch,' which means a blessing. He is a blessing to the United States Senate, to America, and to our shared hopes for better, safer tomorrows for all our families. The gifts that God has given to Barack Obama are as enormous as his future is unlimited. As his mentor, as his colleague, as his friend, I look forward to helping him reach to the stars and realize not just the dreams he has for himself, but the dreams we all have for him and our blessed country."

Iranian American Jews mentoring new generation of leaders

By Jane Ulman
Published on May 29, 2008

"It's amazing. It's awesome," Nicole Lavi said. "I have an older 'sister.'"

AUDIO: Iranian American Jews —New mentoring program grooms tomorrow’s leaders

By Karmel Melamed
Published on March 25, 2008

Young Iranian American Jewish professionals discuss their involvement with a new mentoring program for teenagers in the community.

Students remind General Assembly they’ve got a lot to give, too

By Julie G Fax
Published on October 26, 2006

In 1969, a group of college students staged a protest at the premiere gathering of the organized Jewish community, demanding more say and more attention to issues that mattered to them. The demonstrations and vocal disruptions at the Boston General Assembly lead to the formation of the North American Jewish Students Appeal, which was funded by federations until 1995.
Ever since then, students have been a part of the GA, which this year is taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center Nov. 12-15.

Su temple es mi casa

By Anita K. Kantrowitz
Published on September 21, 2006

Non-Jews are common at many Jewish facilities, ensuring the smooth operation of our institutions -- understanding and anticipating the needs of members, meeting the standards of our practices. But Guerrero's story is more than the tale of someone "other" who happens to work among "us." To hear Guerrero tell it, he has learned both the most fundamental and profound of life's lessons by being among Jews.

Letters

Published on June 8, 2006

Letters.

You’ll Do Lunch in This Town Again

By Amy Klein
Published on October 21, 2004

Powerful women in Hollywood, back in 1978, were as prevalent as communists during the blacklist. Probably even less so. That's when Loreen Arbus came to town.

Alternatives to Drugs

By Rabbi Eli Hecht
Published on February 27, 2003

"The world exists only because of the innocent breath of schoolchildren," attributed to Jewish sages, first century Talmud.

Basketball and Life

By Ari Morguelan
Published on May 3, 2001

"Be Quick -- But Don't Hurry: Finding Success in the Teachings

Andrew Hill should be considered a very lucky man. The 50-year-old Los Angeles native played basketball at UCLA in the 1970s under the auspices of John Wooden, one of the school's greatest coaches. Hill won three championship rings with UCLA but left the university with a chip on his shoulder and a deep misunderstanding of the coach who would later become his greatest mentor.

Beyond the Glass Ceiling

By Julie Wiener
Published on October 5, 2000

When word got out last week that Janet Engelhart had been named executive vice president of the Jewish Federation of Rhode Island - making her the only woman professional at the helm of one of the 40 largest federations - she received a flood of phone calls.

Most were colleagues and friends offering congratulations. But more than five - and the ones that Engelhart found most touching - were from young women professionals at Jewish organizations asking her to be their mentor.

Coping on Two Continents

By Michael Aushenker
Published on September 9, 1999

Since being diagnosed with diabetes in 1997, two developments have brought 14-year-old Cesar Chavira closer to leading a life like that of his Hollywood High peers: an insulin pump, which provides a continual dosage that lasts all day, and the Sponsorship for Adolescents with Diabetes, which has paired him up with a diabetic mentor.

‘We Made Him a Symbol’

By James D
Published on February 11, 1999

Even the weather suggested mourning; at the Jordanian Embassy in northwest Washington, a cold drizzle turned the adjacent construction sites into mud holes, and a large portrait of King Hussein, who died on Sunday, was streaked with rain.

Other Voices

By Teresa Strasser
Published on January 29, 1998

There's nothing so intoxicating as when a mentor singles you out,shining the warm light of approval all over you.

It seems you can't throw a cat without hitting a story about Monica Lewinsky, the former White House intern who may or may no thave engaged in untoward relations with President Clinton. We maynever know exactly what transpired between the two, but it has captured the world's attention more than any other of the president's alleged dalliances with the opposite sex.