Dear Friend, Every once in a while a person gets to partake in something truly remarkable. Thus far, for me, that has been my incredible honor to work on the play “Bad Jews” by talented new playwright Joshua Harmon. My former theater teacher, Rosemary Mallet, approached me a few months back when she learned I … Continue reading
Author Archives: Jordana Simone
Happy Passover – Bad Jews!
Dear Friend, So much “life” has happened in the last three months since my last post that I was overwhelmed at the prospect of picking back up with my writing, and had absolutely no idea where to begin! So what has happened since the New Year, you ask? Well, Stephane moved to California where we are … Continue reading
My 27th Year…
Dear Friend, As I start my 28th year of life today I have had time to sit back and reflect, as I watch the desert floods quenching the thirst this city has suffered for many months, on how amazing my last 27 years of life have been, and to think about all of the exciting … Continue reading
A Buckeye Kind of New Year
Dear Friend, Well it’s been a crazy few days! The fact that I still have a voice and am not laying in bed sick is a miracle, but we’ll get to that later. I’ll start with an incredible trip we took to Joshua Tree to get some fresh air, see some nature, and do some … Continue reading
A Little Israel (LA) Kind Of Weekend
Dear Friend, There were times this weekend I almost thought I was back in Israel. As we drove around the neighbourhoods of Pico Robertson, every third store was kosher, and every second restaurant had some reference to Judaism or Israel. I was giddy with glee as I found neighbourhood haunts to take Stephane to, and … Continue reading
The Future Is In Our Hands: Survival of the Jews
Dear Friend, Last night I had the privilege of attending a Jewish National Fund Donor dinner, honouring supporters of Israel from around the Coachella Valley. It was a phenomenal event that highlighted the immense support (both emotional and financial) that Israel has from Jews all over the United States, and as an Israeli American I … Continue reading
From Fling to Forever: 4 Years and Counting
Dear Friend, It’s hard to believe that 4 years ago I shared a kiss with a man who would forever change my life. I feel so blessed and lucky every day that I get to spend with Stephane, and never miss an opportunity to thank the powers that be for sending me my perfect match … Continue reading