April 22 is Earth Day. What will you do to celebrate our planet? With so many options out there, what will you choose? I’d like to share a few of my favorites that teach our children and show that we can make a difference. With snowfall last month in the San Fernando Valley for the … Continued
Lisa Niver Rajna at Uncovering Jewish Morocco Travel talk My travel talk last week could have been a total bust. That was essentially what one Rabbi told me on December 2, 2010, What is the worst-case scenario? Can you live with doing this talk if you have a small group size? Of course, … Continued
The upcoming holiday of Purim and the story of Esther remind me to reveal myself and take off my mask. Many Jews celebrate Purim by dressing up and putting on a mask. The semester I lived in Jerusalem, was the first time I saw Purim could be as large a celebration as Halloween in Los … Continued
Uncovering Jewish Morocco Lisa Niver Rajna will share travel tips for and information about the Jewish side of Morocco and Marrakech tours. By Amy Sommer | March 06, 2011 We’ve heard so much about North African turmoil of late that it is easy to forget that this part of the world is the cradle of history for most … Continued
From Career Break News: See news about Inspiring Events in Los Angeles and more about Lisa Niver Rajna in this article! Why Following YOUR Dreams is a Great Way to Help the WorldPotential career-breakers, I have a feeling you may be able to relate to this word: GUILT. Part of what nearly stopped me from … Continued
Creating a building with gumdrops The California Department of Education states “We are all born with natural curiosity about our world. Science is an extension of this curiosity. When we read about a new discovery, watch a bird fly, or think about how something works, we are doing science. When we pursue knowledge we are … Continued
Badwater When I told friends that my brother and I were heading off to Death Valley for a long weekend, the initial question posed to me was a simple, Why? and isn’t it too hot there? The question should be,What isn’t there to do… DAY 1 From West Los Angeles, Michael and I departed at … Continued
Simply Science Summer ProgramGuest Stars 2011 Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri June 20Franklin Hayes Marionettes June 21Heal the Bay June 22Lego Building Festival June 23Los Angeles ZOO June 24Mad science: Dry ice June 27Race Car Event June 28Wildlife on Wheels June 29Santa Monica Bay Keepers June 30Rockets & Robots July 1Bubbles Explosion **Subject to Change**
Article first published as Morocco: To Go or Not to Go on Technorati. In the 1990 film, Joe vs. the Volcano, Joe is asked, “What happened to you that you are so alive?” He tells us that the doctor gave him 6 months to live and “I am just so appreciative of my life.” He … Continued
Article first published as You Can Restore the Ocean! on Technorati. Not many people see how they can help the planet in less than nine months! Brian Meux and the team of marine biologists and volunteer divers at Santa Monica Bay Keepers are helping the Planet and restoring our giant kelp forests. Taking an urchin … Continued