Educator and philanthropist Doris Chasin notes, “The JCC became more than an impressive building, it became a second home. It is a place for sports and speakers, to explore broader views on Israel and Judaism. And most importantly, it is a place of belonging.”
Often, being cool is related to the latest technology gadget or toy. Sometimes it is cool to have a special talent or knowledge about arcane subjects. Rarely is anything that parents or adults in general want to “teach” teens considered cool.
Well at least we know what was served for second night Rosh Hashana dinner in Anaheim in 1894/5655 – goose! According to the local Anaheim news, “a number of fat ganders have been spotted whose heads will fall into the basket on Monday morning,” referring to the preparation for the evening’s festive meal. Jewish-owned businesses in Anaheim at the time included P. Davis & Bro. General Store and Bank, Hippolyte Cahen General Merchandise, Rudolph Luedke Jeweler, and ...