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Jewish Education: Building the Foundation for the Rest of our Lives By Becca Brukman, Jewish Federation Intern
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rowing up in this community, I always knew that Judaism was a part of my identity; it was something that made me unique, but I never fully grasped its magnitude until much later. As a child, I recognized that I liked attending Torah School each week because it gave me a chance to learn more about myself as I was taught about the details and history of my culture. I enjoyed participating in Jewish summer camps because it gave me the opportunity to become more confident in myself, allowing me to build lasting friendships with my peers. This summer I have had the great privilege to intern with the Jewish Federation and was asked to research and write about the Jewish educational opportunities present within our community.
the sound track of the Jewish experience. eeeRabbi Mark Goldfarb of Temple Beth Ohr in La Mirada has incorporated a creative curriculum that combines all of its Torah school participants into one program. Students in grades 4th-7th have the opportunity to move through the material at their own pace as they prepare for their Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. The temple also offers a confirmation program where 10th grade students have the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. to deliver a political and or social advocacy speech. eeeShul by the Shore Hebrew School in Long Beach, under the direction of Chaya Leah Sufrin, offers a program that focuses students’ attention on Jewish current events. Affiliated with the Chabad movement, they believe that every Preschool child should have the opportunity to attend Torah Bright eyed with a tiny bow in my hair, I school. marched into the preschool area at Temple eeeSharon Amster Brown, Education Director at Beth David in Westminster, what feels like just a Temple Israel in Long Beach, has recently adoptfew short years ago; the program is still running ed new 9th grade programs in the hopes of crestrong to this day with the help of the temple’s ating more continuity and a fuller high school proDirector of ECE Vanessa Johnson. The Alpert gram overall. Students in this program will have said Susan Clain, Dean of Admissions at Tarbut V’ JCC, under the direction of Linda Keiles, and the Torah, “…it provides a sense of community and be- the opportunity to engage in topics such as social Hebrew Academy, under the direction of Chanie longing, as well as a platform for meaning.” Visit justice issues, comparative religion and healthy rePerelmuter, offer engaging Jewish early learning www.tarbut.com to learn more. lationships. opportunities as well. “What makes a Jewish preschool so unique and important,” says Linda Keiles, Synagogue Torah Schools Teens and Young Adults “is that for many families, it is the very first step in a The myriad of temples in our community show- The Orange County Bureau of Jewish Educalife-long journey toward Jewish identity and com- cases the diversity which is present among us. Continued on page 4 munity.” Weekly Torah school programs expose students to a variety of topics such as: Jewish Day Schools Jewish Ethics and Mitzvot, Religious The Partnership for Excellence in Jewish Educa- Practices, Jewish History and Culture, tion (PEJE) believes strongly in the notion that the and Hebrew. As each temple centers Jewish day school experience plays an integral their focus on these core teachings, they part in fostering a sense of engagement and iden- all take a slightly different approach to tity in youth as they find their place in the greater implementation as highlighted below. context of our community. Randy Katz, Director of Education The five core values: truth, kindness, gratitude, at Temple Beth Shalom, helps to facilirespect and courtesy echo throughout the curricu- tate a program called Junior Congregalum at the Hebrew Academy Huntington Beach. tion where students in the preparation The K-12 institution has created an environment that stages for their Bar or Bat Mitzvah, lends itself to enriched development. The tight-knit grades 3rd-7th, have the opportunity to community atmosphere allows students to engage lead a service with their peers. in levels of higher learning as education becomes At Congregation Shir Chadash an enjoyable experience. Dr. Megan Carlson, in Lakewood, Rabbi Howard Laibson Principal of the Hebrew Academy, says “We hope has given the religious school the name to spark a love of learning that will enrich the lives Cochavim, the Hebrew words for stars. of students both in the present and in the future.” The program features social and cultural (See page 8 for more information on the Hebrew activities that give middle to high school Academy.) aged students the opportunity to interact As a K-12, pluralistic Jewish Day School, with their peers in both a social and reliTarbut V’ Torah in Irvine attracts individuals from gious context. traditional, secular and interfaith backgrounds. Led by Education Director Elliot Students, faculty and parents alike find an instant Fein, Temple Beth David’s religious sense of familiarity, possibility and place as a re- school features music as an integral part sult of their learning environment. “A Jewish educa- of the religious experience. As voices tion provides the opportunity to connect with both of the congregation blend together as yesterday’s values and tomorrow’s challenges,” one, the use of music and song become 2 | JEWISH COMMUNITY CHRONICLE | AV-Elul | 5772
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Everyone Can…Create a Jewish Legacy Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions
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Providing College Graduates the Next Step month internship to young adults at top firms and organizations in the private and public sectors in every field, including law, medicine, media, economics, and politics, to name a few. Below is a testimonial from Maddison Martin, a university graduate from our comMaddison Martin, Career Israel participant munity who par After graduation, many ticipated in Career Israel: college and university graduHello, my name is ates are left wondering what Maddison Martin; I am 22 the next step should be on years old and was born and the path to their career. Masa raised in Huntington Beach, Israel Journey, a joint project CA. I studied at UC, Santa of the Government of Israel Barbara and have a degree and the Jewish Agency for in Psychology. I went on a Israel, provides graduates Birthright Israel trip in January a variety of career develop- and I had such a wonderful ment, internship, community experience that I wanted to service and graduate aca- go back and spend more demic experiences in Israel. time in Israel. I chose the Masa Israel programs are Career Israel internship profunded through the Jewish gram because I wanted the Federation Annual Campaign chance to live abroad, gain and they connect young pro- international work experifessionals to experiences and ence, and live in a place internships that meet their in- where I feel like I belong. terests. I have my EMT certifica One such program, tion and was an ocean lifeCareer Israel, offers a five guard for seven years in the
United States. I have always been interested in the emergency medical field and on my Career Israel trip I was able to intern with Magen David Adom (MDA) on ambulances. This internship showed me that I truly do want to become a paramedic and I wouldn’t have known that for sure unless I did the program through Career Israel. During my stay in Israel, Career Israel offered overnight trips every few weeks and my favorite trip was to the Golan Heights and Kinneret. We hiked, met Arab-Israeli students, and went to the beautiful city of Tsfat. Seeing the beauty that Israel has to offer just reinstates that I made the correct decision in participating in the Career Israel program. For more information about Career Israel visit www. careeerisrael.com or email career@israelexperience.org. il. Israel experience grants are also available through the Jewish Community Foundation; contact Sharon Kenigsberg for more information or to find other programs in Israel at 562426-7601 EXT 1008 or sharonk@jewishlongbeach.org.
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Following high school, Hillel provides continuing education for college students and along with the Jewish Federation connects students to Birthright Israel and other Israel experiences. (See story about MASA above)
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tion, under the direction of David Lewis, provides services for 9th-12th grade students, through their teen education program TALIT Nation. With a series of camp retreats, leadership ventures, and trips the program instills in its participants a greater sense of Jewish pride and participation. During a defining period in their lives,
TALIT provides teens with the opportunity to connect back to their heritage. Visit www. bjeoc.org to learn more. Los Alamitos Hebrew High, under the direction of Bluma Marcus (affiliated with Chabad of Cypress), offers a UC accredited foreign language program in Hebrew for high school students. The Alpert JCC and the area synagogues also provide youth groups, theater, music and sports activities that incorporate Jewish learning in informal settings.
Best and Brightest of Jewish World Convene In Baltimore The Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach & West Orange County is inviting community members to join the delegation to Baltimore, Maryland for the Jewish Federations of North America’s (JFNA) General Assembly (GA) from November 11-13, 2012. JFNA represents 155 Jewish Federations and over 300 communities across North America. The GA is their premier event and the world’s largest annual Jewish conference. The best and the brightest from government, religion, business, the arts, academia, philanthropy and community service, will present exciting workshops, forums, and sessions. This is an incredible opportunity to be where major decisions are made for the Jewish future. The theme of the 2012 GA is “Where the Jewish community downloads/uploads/ shares.” Participants can choose programming that reflects their interests from a wide array of topics important to the Jewish world. The conference will also feature VIP speakers, appear-
ances by international Jewish leaders, service opportunities, cultural events and a global Jewish marketplace. Recent past speakers have included Vice President Joe Biden, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak, Israeli President Shimon Peres, and former IDF and government spokesperson Col. (Res.) Miri Eisen. “Being present at the GA enables you to become part of the central conversation in the Jewish community,” says Jerry Silverman, president and CEO of the JFNA. Stay tuned for upcoming GA updates at generalassembly.org. Online registration will open August 1. To become a member of our delegation and play a significant role in one of our Jewish community’s most exciting events, call Sharon Kenigsberg at 562-426-7601 EXT 1008 or email her at sharonk@jewishlongbeach.org.
include: basic introduction to everyone to seek out their Judaism courses, Torah study, own path of Jewish learning. interfaith learning opportunities, the Adult B’nai Mitzvot The information in this experience, Jewish lecture article is not intended to be & film series, trips to Israel & a complete guide. For more worldwide Jewish sites and information about education and scholarship opportunimuch more. I have learned that one ties available at each synaAdult Educationof the many wonders of a gogue, please contact them A Continuous Path Jewish education is that it is directly using the directory Many of the synagogues never ending. I look forward on page 6. Visit www.jewand agencies in our commu- to learning more about my- ishlongbeach.org for a link nity offer innovative and en- self and the world around to our Jewish Community gaging adult education op- me through my connection to Partnership agencies. portunities - both formal and Judaism. Our community has informal. These programs much to offer, I encourage
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Everyone Can…Create a Jewish Legacy Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions
How do I leave a gift for a charitable organization that I admire? It’s easy. You can arrange for a gift in several ways, the most common being through a charitable gift in a will or a living trust. Many people set aside a certain dollar amount. Others leave a percentage of their estate, or any assets left over after they have provided for their family. Others leave a paid-up life insurance policy, retirement account, or other financial investment. Must I have an estate in order to leave a legacy? Everyone can leave a legacy. “Estate” is simply a word used to describe any money, property, or personal belongings that you own at the time of your death. Most people leave an estate when they die, even though they may not have a great deal of wealth. Even modest gifts are appreciated.
When should I start to think about leaving a legacy? The answer is different for each individual. Some people make their wills when they have a first child, or when they receive an inheritance. But don’t put it off - the time is always right to think about how you wish to be remembered. Why should I consider leaving a legacy? Consider the institutions and causes you support now. Why have you made gifts of money and time? Picture your Jewish community decades from now. What would you hope to see? Through your legacy, you can ensure that the organizations you care about thrive in perpetuity and the issues you are most concerned with continue to be addressed. Who will receive my legacy? All qualified, tax-exempt institutions are appropriate beneficiaries. Organizations you have supported in your life are
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natural choices. Help keep the Jewish community strong by considering your synagogue, federation, Jewish day school or other Jewish group. You may wish to target fields of interests such as Jewish education, care for the elderly, or social services in Israel. You can also support organizations in the general community that have touched your life. Consider designating a share of your legacy to the unrestricted fund of the Jewish Community Foundation. While some issues remain constant, priorities can shift in sudden and unexpected ways. This is an excellent way to express your trust in future community leaders. Do I tell the charity that I’ve left a gift? That is up to you. Charities often like to know in advance so that they can recognize your generosity. They can also tell you about specific opportunities for giving. How can I invite my children into the process? You should engage your children in every step of the legacy planning process. Here are some suggestions: • Initiate a family discussion about your charitable giving and values. • Together, visit the institutions and programs you are committed to supporting. • Listen to and acknowledge their concerns.
How can my legacy inspire the community? The legacy planning process can build bonds with your partners in your community. It is truly a way to let your name be remembered as a blessing. Your promise to provide for the Jewish community after your lifetime makes you eligible to have your name displayed on the Jewish Community Foundation’s Legacy Wall in the Lentzner Family Promenade at the Alpert JCC. How can I make sure that my legacy reflects what is important to me? The Jewish Community Foundation is here to be your resource. We can meet with you before you meet with your advisors to brainstorm initial ideas and goals. In future years, we can help involve your children and grandchildren in carrying out your legacy. How can the Foundation work with my professional advisors? We can work with you and your professional advisors to plan your gift in a way that furthers your unique financial and charitable goals. We are available to meet and consult with your advisors throughout the process. How should I fund my legacy? With the help of the Jewish Community Foundation and your professional advisors, you will carefully choose the source of
your dollars to help fund your legacy. Examples include retirement funds, highly-appreciated stock and real estate. How should I structure my legacy? Depending on your goals, your legacy can be structured in the way that is most advantageous for you. You, your spouse and family members can receive income for life through charitable gift annuities or charitable remainder trusts. Or your legacy can be a simple bequest in your will or from your IRA. What is the difference between a bequest and an endowment? A bequest is a legacy gift, distributed from the donor’s estate after the end of his or her life. If not designated, it can be spent in the year that it is captured. An endowment is a permanent fund that is held in perpetuity, distributing a specified percentage annually to the designated purpose. For example, a Lion of Judah Endowment (LOJE) and Perpetual Annual Campaign Endowment (PACE) are funds that are held by the foundation and distributed each year to the Annual Campaign. An endowment can be established by bequest or during the donor’s life.
How can I get started?
Call Sharon Kenigsberg at the Jewish Community Foundation 562-426-7601 EXT 1008 for a confidential appointment.
To learn more about how The Jewish Community Foundation can help your family Create it’s Legacy Call 562-426-7601 EXT 1009
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Community: Making the Choice to Be Part of the Whole By Rabbi Abba Perelmuter
In a world of increasing isolation, it is more important than ever to make the choice to be part of a community. You may read that last sentence and say to yourself, “Make a choice?” since when is being part of a community a choice? Let me assure you friends, it is very much a choice, and one of the most important choices you will ever make. The Jewish people, whether by force or by choice, always lived together in close quarters. We all know the famous stories of the Shtetl and we can imagine what it was like living among family and friends (and the gossipers!). Southern California could not be further from a Shtetl, but we can try to recreate the caring, support, and love that the people shared in the Shtetl. Our world is so iso-
lated here; we need more of the family atmosphere that existed in Jewish communities for millennia. I have been to too many funerals with too few people in attendance. In the Orthodox world, being in a community is so important that many people build their own communities by having very large families. My son-in-law’s parents just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary surrounded by their 13 children, 50 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren. Talk about a support system! In the off chance that you do not have 13 children, I would suggest that you make yourself part of a tight-knit community. A group of people that will be there for you in good times and bad, people to share the holidays with, discuss
your worries with, visit in the hospital, etc. Being part of the Kehillah (community) is not just for observant Jews. The word for community in Hebrew is Tzibur, which stands for Tzadikim (righteous people) Beinonim (regular people) and Reshaim (the unmentionable family members). All together these kinds of people make up the whole. Observant and non-observant Jews are still part of the same family. Being part of a community goes both ways. Many people wait for their phone to ring. If no one is calling you, you pick up the phone. You make the connection. It may mean doing something out of your comfort zone, but in the end, it is worth it. I remember a woman once complaining to me that no one in Shul had ever invit-
ed her for a Friday night dinner. When I asked her Rabbi Abba Perelmuter how many families she had over to her house, she was embarrassed to admit that she had never invited anyone either. Being part of the Kehillah means living a life for others, not just for yourself. We are responsible for each other and we take care of each other. Being an active member of the Jewish community will lead you to a life full of meaning and blessings, and you may hear some gossip along the way! Rabbi Perelmuter is Rabbi at Shul by the Shore in Long Beach.
Below you will find events happening at our local synagogues. Please contact them directly if you have any questions using the Synagogue Directory on this page. Congregation Sholom Sunday, August 19 at 12:00 pm, Congregation Sholom will hold its annual Esther Freilich Memorial Picnic in Clubhouse 1. Contact the temple for more information. Congregation Sholom is commemorating its 50th year as a synagogue. Formed in 1962, it continues to hold services every Friday and Saturday and all holidays. Join the congregation in celebrating their 50th anniversary this year. P’nai Or Saturday, August 18 at 6:00 pm, join P’nai Or for their Music Jam Fest at Grace First Presbyterian in Long Beach. There will be a Mediterranean dinner,
Havdalah under the stars and a night of jam band music with Cantor Steve and friends. A donation of $18 is appreciated. RSVP to Sande at info@pnaior.org. Temple Beth Shalom Sunday, August 12 at 2:00 pm, TBS will hold a Strictly Social get together at the home of Karen Weinstein. There will be swimming, schmoozing, and dinner. Open to the community and non-members. Contact the temple for more information and to RSVP. If your synagogue would like to be a part of this listing, please submit your events to chronicle@ jewishlongbeach.org.
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Congregation Shir Chadash (I) 6440 Del Amo Blvd. Lakewood, CA 90713 Contact Rabbi Howard Laibson Phone: 562-429-0715 Email:csclakewood@dslextreme.com Website: www.CongregationShirChadash.org Shul By The Shore (O) Seaport Marina Hotel 6400 Pacific Coast Highway Long Beach, California 90803 Contact: Rabbi Abba Perelmuter Phone: 562-621-9828 Email: rabbi@shulbytheshore.org Website: www.shulbytheshore.org Temple Beth David (R) 6100 Hefley St. Westminster, CA 92683 Contact: Rabbi Nancy Myers Phone: 714-892-6623 Email: tbdavid@templebethdavid.org Website: www.templebethdavid.org Temple Beth Shalom (C) 3635 Elm Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 Contact: Rabbi David Klatzker Phone: 562-426-6413 Email: rabbi@tbslb.org Website: www.tbslb.org Temple Israel (R) 269 Loma Ave. Long Beach, CA 90803 Contact: Rabbi Steven Moskowitz Phone: 562-434-0996 Email: info@tilb.org Website: www.tilb.org Temple Ner Tamid of Downey (R) 10629 Lakewood Boulevard Downey, CA 90241 Contact: President David Salzman Phone: 562-861-9276 Website: www.downeytemplenertamid.org P’nai Or (I) Long Beach, CA Contact: Cantor Steven Puzarne Spiritual Director Email: cantor@pnaior.org Website: www.PnaiOr.org Phone 562-364-5154 Congregation Lubavitch (O) 3981 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 Contact: Rabbi Newman Phone: 562-426-5480 Email: yitzyg@aol.com
Upcoming Events at Our Area Synagogues Congregation Shir Chadash Friday, August 3 at 5:30 pm, CSC will host Shabbes on the Green and A Latin Fantasy at El Dorado Park. There will be a Shabbat service, prayers and songs, and music from the Long Beach Municipal Band. Bring along a picnic dinner and a kosher dessert will be provided. Look for the silver & blue balloons to find the event at the park. Friday, August 24 at 5:30 pm, join CSC for the annual Shabbat at the Pool at the Alpert JCC. There will be a BBQ dinner; bring whatever you’d like to put on the grill. For more information, contact the temple.
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Chabad of Cypress (O) 10433 Los Alamitos Blvd. Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Contact: Rabbi Shmuel Marcus Phone: 714-828-1851 Email: smarcus@jewishcypress.com Website: www.chabadlosal.com
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Congregation Sholom Leisure World, Seal Beach (C) P. O. Box 2901 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Contact: Cantor Galit Levy-Slater Spiritual Leader Membership: 562-431-0113 Temple Beth Ohr (R) 15721 E. Rosecrans Ave. La Mirada, CA 90638 Contact: Rabbi Mark Goldfarb Phone: 714-521-6765 Email: templbthohr@aol.com Website: www.templebethohr.com Chabad of West Orange County/ Congregation Adat Israel (O) 5052 Warner Ave. Huntington Beach Contact: Rabbi Aron David Berkowitz Phone: 714-846-2285 Email: info@chabadhb.com Website: www.chabadhb.com Surf City Synagogue (C) Services held at the HB Central Library 7111 Talbert Ave. Huntington Beach Phone: 714-596-2220 E-Mail: info@surfcitysynagogue.org Congregation Ahavas Yisroel (O) 10433 Los Alamitos Boulevard Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Contact: Rabbi Yitzchok Marcus Website: Under Construction E-mail: CongAhavas@aol.com Phone: 562-493-4570 (R)=Reform (O)=Orthodox
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Annual Appeal 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 AJCC Annual Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Group Swim Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Swing Dance Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Jazz at the “J” - Barry Cogert . . . . . . . . . 3 Alpert JCC Annual Golf Classic . . . . . . . 3
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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
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ECE Registration Open to all for Pre-School, Pre-Kindergarten, Parent Participation & Enrichment Classes Summer & Fall 2012 Contact Linda Keiles, Director, Early Childhood Education, at 562-426-7601 ext. 1092 or at lkeiles@alpertjcc.org for info or to set up a tour.
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Why Early Childhood Education? By now, most everyone in the Greater Long Beach area has heard about the Alpert JCC’s highly acclaimed Early Childhood Education program. But, you might still be wondering what makes it so highly acclaimed? Is it because our ECE program maintains a philosophy that focuses on exploration and discovery? Is it because we offer imaginative play, cooking, music, math concepts, playground time and art? Is it because, based upon recent neuro-research, we place a special focus on language development? Is it because we learn, share and celebrate our Jewish culture and traditions while encouraging understanding and sharing between families of many cultures? Or is it because participating in one of our Early Childhood Education programs is just plain fun? The answer is…all of these. As ECE parent Darren Jue says, “I can't say enough about how important the Alpert JCC’s ECE program has become to our family. The friendships our kids have found. The friendships my wife and I have been so fortunate to discover. From the way our kids have gotten such a great start to their K-12 years, to the way we as a family have found so much to embrace, there is so much to say about the quality of the ECE program.” Just as every child is unique, every family will find a unique set of reasons for choosing the AJCC’s Early Childhood Education program. We believe all of the possible reasons are the right reasons. For more than 50 years, parents have entrusted their children to our caring and professional Early Childhood Education staff. Please contact Assistant ECE Director Alayna Cosores at acosores@alpertjcc.org or (562) 426-7601 ext. 1091, to schedule a tour of our classroom and playground facilities. After having all of your questions answered, it’s very likely that your family will find its own set of reasons for choosing the Alpert JCC’s Early Childhood Education program. You can help support programs like ECE by visiting www.alpertjcc.org/donate today and making a generous donation.
Summer Parent/Child Participation Classes offer fun & learning for families with children from birth through toddler in a welcoming Jewish atmosphere. The “J” has three different classes; find the right one for you and your baby.
From the Beginning: Wed, 9:30am Newborn through walking, with an adult This class will help you discover the joys and face the challenges that are part of transitioning your family when a new baby arrives, whether it’s your first or your fourth. Class facilitated by an ECE staff member.
This is a FREE class
Yad b’ Yad (Hand in Hand): Tue & Thur, 9:15-10:45am For children 9-23 months, with an adult Your child will experience development & discovery through hands-on learning, including music, arts & crafts, manipulatives, table and playground time.
Moving On: Tue & Thur, 9:30am-12:30pm 18-28 months with an adult Parents play with their child for the first hour, and then leave them in the nurturing care of ECE staff. The emphasis of this class is on social skills and development which will provide a great transition into pre-school.
Group Swim Lessons August 13-23 (2 wks) Mon & Wed or Tue & Thur
Tue & Thur, 4:30-5:15pm Ages 5-12
Youth Swim Team with Coach Rafe Montes Mon-Thur, 5-6:30pm Fri, 4:30-5:30pm Ages 6-14
Looking for summer fun with your baby or toddler?
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Prep-Swim Team with Coach Rafe Montes
Masters Swim with Coach Rafe Montes
Ages 3-8 • 1 Instructor to 4 Kids 1:4 ratio • Get kids water safe • Get Swim Team & Water Polo ready 30 Min Lessons • Tiny Tots: 9am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm • Beginner: 9:30am, 2pm, 3pm • Adv. Beginner: 3:30pm $40/AJCC Member; $50/Public
Private Swim Lessons
Mon & Wed, 6:30-7:30pm Sat, 9-10am
One-on-one instruction for all ages with a Swim University instructor.
Ages 14+
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The Alpert JCC
63rd Annual Meeting & Brunch Sunday, September 30, 10am Come to the Lipeles Auditorium at the Alpert JCC and help us honor our volunteers & meet the 2012-2013 AJCC Board Members Contact Susan Paletz for more info. at (562)426-7601, ext. 1012
Annual Appeal 2012 Your Center for Life… Ever Think About That? At the Alpert JCC, we like to say that we’re “Your Center for Life.” Have you ever thought about what that means? We think of it as a kind of promise that says, “We will be there for you.” And we try hard to keep that promise to everyone. It takes a lot to live up to our promise. It means being there with a broad range of programs and services at every one of life’s many stages. Whether it’s our no-cost From the Beginning class for newborns and their parents, our highly acclaimed Early Childhood Education program that gives young children an Ethical Start® to learning, our many programs, movies, art exhibitions and lectures designed to broaden our cultural perspective, or even our popular Senior Adult lunch, the Alpert JCC is there, ensuring that important continuity of Jewish values, culture and practice through all the stages of life while opening our doors widely enough so that no person, no child, no family ever feels left out. That’s why we’re counting on your support in this year’s Annual Appeal. As a non-profit agency, the Alpert JCC provides over $225,000 each year in scholarships and financial aid. This ensures that there is always a place for anyone with a desire to be a part of the Alpert JCC community. And so we are asking once again that you allow us to continue being that Center for Life for so many others by visiting www.alpertjcc.org/donate and making a generous donation to our Annual Appeal.
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Mah Jongg
Eve Lunt, elunt@alpertjcc.org • (562)426-7601, ext. 1067
in a month August 8, 15, 22 & 29 (4 Wednesdays) 4-6pm
A mah jongg workshop for novices only Come learn all the basics of Mah Jongg: identifying tiles, choosing hands, rules & table etiquette. By the final sessions, you’ll begin using strategies and defensive play. We’ll be teaching American (also known as Jewish or Western) Mah Jongg, which uses a card issued by the National Mah Jongg League. The “J” will have cards available for your use during class. $50/AJCC Member; $65/Public, 8 person max
Tu B’Av (Day of Love) Shabbat at Sababa
To purchase your own card or to register please contact Eve Lunt.
Every Monday Learn To Dance!
East Coast Swing Dance Class
Friday, August 3 Tu B'Av, the 15th Day of Av, was originally a post-biblical day of joy, it served as a matchmaking day for unmarried women. Tu B'Av was almost unnoticed in the Jewish calendar for many centuries but has been rejuvenated in recent decades, and is gradually becoming a Hebrew-Jewish Day of Love, resembling Valentine's Day. The AJCC is celebrating it with a special “Lovely” Shabbat at Sababa restaurant and lounge. Bring someone you love for a night to remember. 21 and over. $36 per person includes appetizer, entrée and one drink ticket
Around the “J”
ADULTS
Register with Eve Lunt at (562)426-7601, ext. 1067 or elunt@alpertjcc.org
August 13-October 1 (Six Mondays) Learn America’s most popular social dance, which can be done on any dance floor. By the end of the course, you’ll have learned enough patterns to make every swing number an invitation to get up and dance! Classes are taught by professional dancer Mitch Tannen, whose career spans over three decades. No class September 3 or September 17 $50/AJCC Member; $65/Public Register with Eve Lunt at (562)426-7601, ext. 1067 or elunt@alpertjcc.org
Jazz at the “J” Barry Cogert & Friends Sunday, August 26, 8pm Join us poolside for a real treat as acclaimed local jazz artist Barry Cogert & friends entertain with their cool sounds for a hot night. $10 cover charge at door. Wine by the glass and small plate snacks will also be available for purchase. Contact Jon Strum, (562)426-7601, ext. 1207
Exhibits in the Zena and Pauline Gatov Gallery
Rosh Chodesh at the JCC
Picture This: The Art of Illustration
Rosh Chodesh at the JCC is on hiatus until October.
Alpert JCC Poker Club
by Irina A. Mirskaya
Tuesday, August 21, 7-10:30pm
Exhibit Runs through September 5
$20/AJCC Member; $25/Public (Cash Only) Visit web for re-buys/add-ons info.
Reception & Cookie Sampling: Thur, August 9, 6:30pm Irina Mirskaya, evokes a fantasy world of fairy tales and childhood memories with her art. Irina’s designs and illustrations have appeared in children's books, the Los Angeles Times, CD covers, and published greeting cards.
Kabbalah Class Wednesdays, 12pm Rabbi Abba Perelmuter teaches the class with a keen sense of wit and great knowledge of Judaism and its teachings. FREE
GESHERCITY YOUNG ADULTS Sponsored by the Alpert JCC & Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach
Susanne Katz, skatz@alpertjcc.org • (562)426-7601, ext. 1625
GesherCity Shabbat Friday, August 3, 7:30pm We’ll celebrate with good friends, great music and tasty food.
Exhibition open to the public
Book Signing & Reading, Games & Crafts: Wed, August 1, 1pm Please join Irina as she reads “We Love the Company”, a book about friendship and manners at the dinner table. Angela Russ-Ayon‘s lyrical rhyming verses work seamlessly with Irina’s vivid images and borders. This award winning picture book comes with a companion song, instrumental version and audio book on CD.
Event is FREE and open to the public
The Barbara & Ray Alpert Jewish Community Center
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Around the “J”
Wellness & Fitness Cindi Massengale, cmassengale@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1056 Alpert JCC P.E. Courtesy Desk, (562)426-7601, ext. 1051
What are the benefits of Aqua Fitness? In addition to the standard benefits of any exercise, the use of water in aqua fitness supports the body and reduces the risk of muscle or joint injury. The mitigation of gravity by flotation places less stress on the joints, and can allow for a greater range of motion and makes aqua fitness safe for individuals that are able to keep their heads above the water, including the elderly. Exercise in water can also prevent overheating through continuous cooling of the body. Another benefit is that you do not even have to be a strong swimmer to participate. The Alpert JCC offers Aqua Fitness FREE to all its members along with many other group fitness classes. Check out the entire group fitness schedule at www.alpertjcc.org.
SENIORS Dr. Susan Mathieu, smathieu@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1721
Senior Adult Hollywood Bowl Trip Thursday, August 23, 5:30pm Bowl favorite Nicholas McGegan leads a glorious program of Mozart masterworks, featuring the debut of Norwegian violinist Henning Kraggerud. Bus departs at 5:30pm (concert 8pm) $15 includes tickets & transportation You must RSVP to Dr. Susan Mathieu
The Golden Age of American Popular Music - Sr. Lunch Wednesday, August 15, 12pm Come to the AJCC’s weekly senior luncheon and enjoy Saul & Bob who have performed musical programs throughout their 60-year friendship at over 65 different venues. Both Saul and Bob are also on the faculty of the USC Emeriti Center College. $4/AJCC Member; $5/Public RSVP to Susan Mathieu
Natalie Chernik, nchernik@alpertjcc.org • (562)426-7601, ext. 1205 Rachel Gordon, rgordon@alpertjcc.org • (562)426-7601, ext. 1023
Let’s Get Physical: Fit Camp for Kids Week of August 13th: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri from 9am-12pm Ages 6-12 Getting fit and staying fit can be a BLAST! Our new fit camp for kids combines circuit training, games, art, and nutrition education. Circuit training components may include Skillastics, yoga, Zumba, X-Box Kinect, Wii, light weights, and much more. Contact Natalie Chernik at nchernik@alpertjcc.org for more info
AJCC Monthly Senior Events
Young Ambassadors© Summer Language Class
Senior Lunch: Wed, 12-2pm • Mah Jongg: Thur, 1-3pm Knit Wits: Mon, 1-3pm • Senior Fitness Classes: Visit www.alpertjcc.org
Each student will create a Young Ambassadors© Summer Language Class Scrapbook with colorful lesson reminders and culture-based crafts. Curriculum includes commonly used phrases and commands, verb conjugation, sentence construction and vocabulary-building exercises.
Our Weekly Senior Adult Lunch Nourishing So Many Ways
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YOUTH & TEENS
Wednesday has become a special day for senior adults throughout Greater Long Beach. Wednesday is the day that they laugh with their friends, enjoy live entertainment, celebrate holidays and special occasions and even pick up a shopping bag loaded with groceries. Wednesday is the day that the Alpert JCC hosts its weekly Senior Adult Lunch. But to call this a “lunch program” doesn’t begin to explain all the ways that this program has grown to meet the needs of senior adults in our community. Dr. Susan Mathieu is the energy behind our weekly Senior Adult Lunch. Beyond spending much of her time “behind the scenes” procuring food, booking entertainment, managing her expert crew of kitchen volunteers and seeing to a million other details, Dr. Mathieu acts as the affable cruise director during each Wednesday’s program, constantly making sure that everyone is involved, everyone is getting what they need and, most importantly, everyone is happy. “There’s a joyful spirit here that becomes contagious. I’ve seen new friendships develop; we’ve uncovered some really talented and creative people within the group and everyone just really has a good time,” says Dr. Mathieu. If you know a senior adult in our community who hasn’t yet discovered our weekly Senior Adult Lunch program, please have them contact Dr. Mathieu at smathieu@alpertjcc.org, or (562) 426-7601 ext. 1721. You can help support programs like our weekly Sr. Lunch by visiting www.alpertjcc.org/donate today and make a generous donation.
Learn Mandarin Chinese: August 6-24, Mon, Wed, Fri, 8-9am Ages 8-12 years $135/AJCC Member; $160/Public
Thursday Nights is Teen Night at the Pool Thursdays, 5-7pm... All Summer Long For Teens Grades 6 & up Enjoy swimming, dinner, dessert, beverages for only $7. Come down with your friends and chill at the “J”.
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JFCS
Call Today! We’re Here to Help! 3801 E. Willow Street Long Beach, CA 90815 WEB: www.jfcslongbeach.org EMAIL: jfcs@jfcslongbeach.org PHONE: 562-427-7916
Impacting Lives With Self-Esteem Hey Buddy, Can You Spare a Ride? Focus Groups Have you ever thought ies, consider first calling and
eeeEach year JFCS conducts in-school programming to help students find their voice and learn to Aaron Krugman respect themselves and others. JFCS school groups approach a variety of issue areas including anger management, conflict resolution, anti-bullying, healthy relationship building, empowerment groups and life and social skill training. This is a report from one of our current interns, Aaron Krugman, about his experiences: As a trainee at JFCS, I had the opportunity to lead therapy groups in middle schools. Through the flexibility and support of JFCS, I was able to complete my master’s thesis working with at-risk middle school males with the goal of finding whether self-esteem focus groups would increase the self-esteem of participants. I have now completed my thesis and the groups and find myself reflecting on the past year. The middle school students I worked with came from different schools but had parallel stories. All were Long Beach inner city youth having anger and academic problems in
school. Most were minorities who had a “survival mentality” where their daily task was in keeping themselves safe. Coming from a very different background, I was most surprised that over half of the group had experience with gangs. Some felt that becoming a member of a gang was an imminent part of their future and that they would not live past the age of 25. During the short six weeks these groups ran, I used many types of creative interventions in a comprehensive curriculum I developed with JFCS to target and improve self-esteem. However, the most important intervention that I learned to use was the power of listening and sharing stories. I found that providing a safe space gave these young men the permission to share and gave me a window into their lives. Group members did not want the groups to end as they wanted to continue coming every week to a safe place where they could talk with their peers about their life experiences. With the careful guidance and support of JFCS, I was able to make an impact on the lives of young men through the power of sharing stories and the support of peers.
about what you would do if you couldn’t drive? How would you get your groceries, visit friends, and get to doctor appointments? How would you get to the “J”? Could you get to where you need to go using public transportation? How much do you suppose it would cost to go by taxi? Every day we receive calls from our older adults in the community asking if we can help them find a ride. Some need to go to doctor appointments, others need to pick up groceries, most just want to come to the “J”. We want to help but we simply do not have enough volunteer drivers to fill the need. As a community, we can do better. After all, isn’t that what being a community is really all about? So the next time you are headed to your temple, to the “J” or to get your grocer-
signing up to be an Elbow To Elbow driver. It could change a life, maybe even two. Besides, traveling with someone else makes everything more fun.
Transportation Tips: • Need a lift? Have you considered asking friends, neighbors, temple members if they might be willing to give you a lift? If they are, sign them up here at the “J” so they can get mileage reimbursed at $0.25/ mile and be covered by our secondary insurance policy. If you are having trouble asking or finding someone, contact Elbow to Elbow Coordinator Chris Palzer at 562-506-2801 and he can help you explore the transportation options in your neighborhood. • Have a lift? Are you already going to Temple or
the “J” on a regular basis? Call and see if someone needs a lift. If you are already driving an older adult, sign up and receive our Elbow to Elbow benefit and help us let people know that transportation for older adults is an issue that matters. • Want to do more? Consider joining the Older Adult Transportation Task Force; ask your friends, neighbors, book group or temple members if they might want to volunteer as a group. Make it your mitzvah to the community. Get your local service organizations involved. If you have any questions about transportation options or volunteering, call Elbow to Elbow Coordinator Chris Palzer at 562-506-2801 so he can get you ready to make a huge difference in someone’s life. Don’t wait, call today. We need you!
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of one of our most dedicated interns, Michael King. Michael was a tireless volunteer at JFCS who spent many years volunteering his time seeing clients, running support groups and eventually supervising other social work interns. Michael’s quick wit, passion and his dedication to serving others will be greatly missed.
OUR MISSION: Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Long Beach/West Orange County is a nonprofit agency that provides a wide range of professional counseling and support services to assist all individuals regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation in facing life’s challenges.
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HEBREW ACADEMY
Award Winning Academics in a Genuine Jewish Environment 14401 Willow Lane Huntington beach, ca 92647 WEB: www.hebrewacademyhb.com PHONE: 714-898-0051 CAMP SILVER GAN ISRAEL: www.campsgi.com
Producing Outstanding Scholars and Good Citizens Dr. Megan M. Carlson
tive children who grow up and implement this success in productive ways within their communities and beyond. eeeCertainly, parents who send their children to the Hebrew Academy express these sentiHebrew Academy students at the BBB Store ments to me all the time. Parents are at eeeWhat is “Be the Best You tracted to our school and its Can Be?” I believe that all mission because our charge parents hope to raise suc- is multi-faceted and based cessful, happy and produc- on a set of core values. Our
Techie Teacher Extraordinaire
eeeMs. Amy Meador teaches young and old students alike at the Hebrew Academy and her ability to make techniAmy Meador cal materials understandable is appreciated by all her students. Her position at the school is filled with variety. First and foremost, she teaches computer and media to the students. Additionally, she is the founding leader of the Hebrew Academy Video Conferencing Consortium. On top of all that, Ms. Meador also teaches English and History to some of our high school girls. Just a few samples of the technological offerings and environments that Ms. Meador put into place at the HA include video conferencing, SmartBoards, PowerSchool, Google Docs, tablets and standardized online testing. With video conferencing, all classes get numerous chances to participate interactively with professors,
experts and courses all over the world. On one end of the spectrum, our 9th grade Jewish History students visited an expert on Israel from Tel Aviv University. On the other end, our first graders got a hands-on lesson in telling time from a dance teacher in New York. In addition, all classrooms have SmartBoards and teachers use them extensively in their instruction. For instance, Mrs. Popack teaches Hebrew root words and prefixes using a matching game on the SmartBoard. Dr. Todd teaches biomes through interactive SmartBoard lessons. Also, parents, teachers and students can track and communicate the students’ grades, attendance and general progress through our parent portal, PowerSchool. With our extensive media library, every grade learns how to develop good questions and then research the answers to those questions. For example, perhaps kindergarteners will learn the difference between “yes/no” and “open-ended” questions,
mission focuses on developing four main tenets in our children: Intellect, Spirituality, Ethical Behavior, and Emotional Confidence. Enhancing the main tenets, we wrap all our decisions and actions around the following core values: Kindness, Respect, Courtesy, Gratitude, and Truth. So how do we achieve these lofty goals? We implement programs that not only attend to developing strong students academically, but also, we integrate programs
such as Be the Best You Can Be (BBB), that actually show the students how to establish traits such as ethical behavior and emotional confidence. Since these attributes become part of everyday life for students at the school, they readily exhibit the proper behaviors that help them be movers and shakers in their families, synagogues, communities and beyond. With the help of amazing parents, volunteers, students and teachers, the second year of Be the Best You Can
Be has been instructional and supportive of our values. At the culminating event, The Rewards Store, the students felt a strong sense of accomplishment for their growth and hard work. Parents send their children to school for a quality academic program together with a value rich experience that lasts a lifetime. Hebrew Academy will continue this tradition and its enrollment campaign through the summer. To find more information please visit our website.
while 7th graders may learn how to research facts on a particular topic in order to develop a persuasive argument. Furthermore, our whole school has migrated to using Google Docs exclusively. We have found that the interactivity of Google Docs has had a positive effect on students and teachers alike. Teachers develop lessons, spreadsheets or calendars and then are able to give each other feedback instantly. Students complete group projects and are able to work together even if they are not physically meeting together. With the use of technology, creativity is still alive. Ms. Meador teaches our students how to effectively use the Paint program to create self-portraits or portraits of famous people. Additionally, she works with her high school girls to help them write and publish written stories or poetry on their own personal websites, accessed through our intranet only. Some of our students need individualized pro-
grams and personalized learning because they are ahead of their peers in certain subjects or they need extra practice in others. We utilize Ms. Meador’s expertise to find and deliver the best options out there. Last year, we had some students taking AP coursework through Johns Hopkins, which runs an exclusive online program for gifted students. Additionally, we were able to meet the needs of a fourth grader who just completed pre-algebra coursework online. Next year, we will be implementing PC Tablets, similar to iPads, to all teachers and certain grade levels to increase the ubiquitous learning opportunities. Again, Ms. Meador is leading the charge in organizing this undertaking. Last year, Ms. Meador helped the school move from the Terra Nova standardized tests to using the Educational Records Bureau (ERB) tests as our standardized testing mode. The students now take their standardized tests online and we get the test
results instantaneously. This was a wonderful way to tailor our teaching to the needs of the students. Many of Ms. Meador’s talents make her special to the students, her colleagues and the school. Most of all, her passion for helping others learn and achieve success shines through. She is a life-long learner, putting in numerous hours on perfecting her lessons or website. Despite the summer break, Ms. Meador recently returned from the International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE) event, where she attended many workshops to learn how to enhance our technology integration at the school. Quite a few of the technological advances that were listed above are integrated into our school because of Ms. Meador’s attendance at ISTE and her ability to bring back ideas to effectively use with the students, teachers and parents. Visit our website to learn more about our programs and curriculum.
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Sharon-Carmel Hadassah welcomes the Consul General of Israel in Los Angeles, David Siegel, to our first luncheon meeting Tuesday, September 11. We are honored to have the Consul General at our meeting. Consul General David Siegel assumed this post in August 2011 where he serves as the senior representative of the State of Israel to the Southwestern United States. Previously, Consul General Siegel served two terms at the Embassy of Israel in Washington, D.C. in successive roles as Chief of Staff to three of Israel’s Ambassadors to the United States. Consul General Siegel will talk about Israel’s Current Golden Age and other topics of interest to Hadassah. He will
David Siegel, Consul General of Israel in Los Angeles
also entertain questions at the end of his talk. The luncheon will be held at Khoury’s Restaurant, 110 Marina Drive, Long Beach at 11:30 am. To attend this luncheon meeting, please send a check payable to
Hadassah for $20.00 per person to Clara Asch at 1771 Sunningdale Rd. #49, Seal Beach, CA 90740. Seating is limited so please send your check as soon as possible. The deadline for your paid reservation is August 24th.
Ncjw Gears Up For The New Year educates and motivates women, “We Did It for You,” will be the featured entertainment. It is a journey through the history of how women got their rights in the United States. Get a chance to see the women who were there. (For further details about the play, watch We Did It for You! Centennial Tour on YouTube.) The couvert per person Membership Luncheon will be $36.00 if received by The general public and August 24. Reservations afmembers are cordially invited ter that date will be $41.00. to attend the annual Nation- Please send your check payal Council of Jewish Women able to NCJW to Judy Leff, (NCJW) Long Beach Sec- 3011 Hillrose Dr., Rossmoor, tion Membership Luncheon CA 90720 or call Diane on Tuesday, September 4. Merrick @ 562-889-3806 This event will be held at The with any questions. Grand Conference Center, 4101 Willow St., Long Beach Honey for the Holiday As you know, it is a Rosh at 10:30 am. The vibrant musical that Hashanah tradition to dip
apples in honey to usher in the Jewish New Year. NCJW Long Beach Section is once again offering you the opportunity to send a festively wrapped 8-ounce jar of honey and a special New Year’s greeting to your family and friends in time for the holiday. Each gift is $10.00 or you may purchase three for $28.00. Orders must be received by August 7 to ensure your gift reaches your friends and family on time. Send a check made out to NCJW for the number of orders placed, along with the names and addresses of desired recipients, with “from” and “to” notation for your greeting as well, to Linda Calderón, 11385 Foster Road, Rossmoor, CA 90720-2944.
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eeeThe AntiDefamation League-Orange County/Long B e a c h Region-will host its AnDeborah Lauter nual Appeals ADL’s National Director of Civil Brunch on Rights Sunday, September 23 at 11:00am at The Island Hotel, Newport Beach. Melissa Carr, recently named to the position of Regional Director, is excited about the opportunity to “gather the community together for a dynamic program, showcasing ADL’s work fighting hate, AntiSemitism and bullying. Individuals who have been helped by the services, resources and programs of ADL will provide live reflections of ADL’s work in the region and build the case for support of ADL.”
Deborah Lauter, ADL’s National Director of Civil Rights, will make a presentation of the local, national and international fight against hate and the efforts of ADL to build a better world each day. Ms. Lauter has directed ADL’s civil rights agenda for the last 6 years. Prior to that she was the Atlanta regional director and before that she practiced corporate law in San Francisco. Tickets to the event are $65.00. ADL is requesting a suggested minimum gift of $500 to the local annual campaign to support the vital work of the agency in schools, with law enforcement and with our legislators. Sponsorships range from $1,000 to $10,000. For sponsorship opportunities or advanced ticket sales, please contact the regional office at 714-953-2860 or mcarr@ adl.org.
Hebrew High Dine Out By Dora Lieberman
The Hebrew High program has been offering high school students the opportunity to study Hebrew as a second language and receive foreign language credits for over ten years. However, this year, students were treated to a cultural phenomenon known as shawarma. This Mediterranean classic has been a staple to the Middle Eastern diet for centuries. Shawarma is made by alternately stacking strips of seasoned meat (beef, lamb or marinated chicken) on a stick—an onion or tomato is sometimes placed at the top of the stack for additional flavoring. The meat is roasted slowly on all sides as the spit rotates in front of, or over, a flame for hours. The Arabic word for shawarma is from the Turkish word for rotate. So, when a new eatery
opened in Los Angeles, it was a lucky group of students from Los Al Hebrew High that got to sample this historic delight. “The food was great,” according to Esther Yukilevich, a former student turned Hebrew High instructor, “we learned a lot about the Israeli lifestyle,” she said. Hebrew High staff now plan to incorporate such cultural visits into the program, allowing the students to use their newly learned Hebrew on veteran Israeli waiters and waitresses. For more info on the program visit www. ChabadLosAl.com or call Chabad at 714-828-1851.
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Correction to July B’nai Mitzvah The Chronicle apologizes for a publishing error in last month’s issue. The temple for Natalie Egherman and Emma Williams was incorrect. Natalie and Emma are members of Temple Beth Shalom. Mazel Tov to Natalie, Emma and their families! temple beth david
Amy Crowley
Amy Crowley will be called to the Torah for her Bat Mitzvah on August 4. Amy is a straight “A” stu-dent at Springview Middle School. For her Mitzvah project, Amy is raising money for Breast Cancer Research.
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will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on A u g u s t 11 . Elizabeth will be an 8th grade student at Stanford Middle School where she is in the accel-erated program. For her mitzvah project, Elizabeth is raising money for “Cupcakes for a Cause,” TEMPLE ISRAEL benefitting the Jane Goodall Zachary Mitchell Blum Z a c h a r y Foundation Mitchell Blum will be called Dana Levy Dana Levy to the Torah as will be called a Bar Mitzvah to the Torah on August 4. for her Bat Zachary is a Mitzvah on Au7th grade Assistant Pringust 25. Dana cipal’s Honor Roll student at is a G.A.T.E. Lexington Junior High School. For his mitzvah project, student at Stanford Middle Zachary has been working School. For her mitzvah Dana created as an after-school volunteer project, at the Boys and Girls Club of “Thoughtful Thursdays” at her school, collecting and Cypress. donating nonperishable food items to Centro Shalom. Elizabeth Lynne Osorio Elizabeth Lynne Osorio,
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