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Jewish Women of Age, Influence and Accomplishment
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Jewish Women of Age, Influence and Accomplishment

Posted Friday, March 31, 2023 By Aliza Sable

On the occasion of Jewish Women’s History Month 2023, The Merage JCC’s Great Jewish Americans 101 is pleased to present the exhibition Michele Mattei: Jewish Women of Age, Influence and Accomplishment, curated by Roni Feinstein, art scholar and historian. 

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Merage JCC’s Camp Haverim gets an A+
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Merage JCC’s Camp Haverim gets an A+

Posted Monday, March 13, 2023 By Audra Martin and Julie Holdaway

Out of hundred (and hundreds!) of summer camps in Orange County, only eight have ACA (American Camp Association) accreditation, including Camp Haverim. ACA accreditation is a very big deal as camps are required to maintain a rigorous level of safety standards.
 

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Orange County’s Jewish History: The Fainbarg Kayaks
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Orange County’s Jewish History: The Fainbarg Kayaks

Posted Friday, March 3, 2023 By Dalia Taft

At 87 years young, the Balboa Fun Zone in Newport Beach is going strong. It began during the Depression, in 1936, when the owner of a failing boatyard leased his land on the peninsula to businessman Al Anderson, who quickly constructed a Ferris wheel and merry-go-round on the property, thus creating the destination we know today. One of many activities people enjoy is paddling around the bay in kayaks—a fun choice introduced in 1938 by OC Jewish pioneer Allan Fainbarg. According to Allan, ...

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