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FEATURE STORY

It All Begins With You

By Danny Levy, Director of Development

There is Still Time You have an opportunity to give your 2019 Annual Community Campaign Fund gift before one of our volunteer callers makes the call on Sunday December 2nd, 2018!

The fate of the world is in your hands.

You can save us the call by responding to the mailer we sent out, or going online to jewishlongbeach.org/ donate, or calling Danny Levy 562.426.7601 ext.

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survivors the dignity they deserve — providing food, shelter, healthcare and companionship.

You’ve provided books, facilities and Jewish education for families who may not have the means but have a deep desire to give their children a richer Jewish life.

Your Help Your support of Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Long Beach & West Orange County has helped Jewish communities in a myriad of ways.

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Make a Difference Your continued support for the Annual Community Campaign Fund will go right to the very heart of the better world you want to create.

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HAPPY CHANUKAH! City of Long Beach approves sale of parcel of land at Grand and Willow, for approximately $52,000, to the Jewish Community Council for a new Jewish Community Center.

Raised $255,000 towards New Jewish Community Center

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This Chanukah, when you are frying up the latkes, serve something that will make it an even happier holiday for the whole family - especially our global family! Everything you need is within reach. And the recipe is simple.

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Why Do Major Gifts Matter to Our Community?

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Year End Gift Planning

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Why Do Major Gifts Matter to Our Community? I’ll Share Why.

By Gene Lentzner

Editorial Note: The Lentzner Family Major Gifts Brunch event, for the 2019 Annual Community Campaign Fund, was held on Sunday, November 4th with 25 families in attendance.

Jeff Goldman, journalist, was the guest speaker. The Lentzner Family presented the case for giving to the Annual Community Campaign Fund and the importance of additional gifts for the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus. The following is an excerpt from his speech:

I welcome all of you on behalf of the Lentzner Family to the Major Gifts Division kickoff of the Jewish Federation’s 2019 Annual Community Campaign Fund.

We hope you had a great brunch, and are honored to be a part of a very special group that makes possible a viable Jewish community in Long Beach and West Orange County.

As many of you know, our Jewish Community is now undergoing a critical transitional period. You may have heard that the Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation are in the process of becoming one organization, in order to streamline operations and update our role in sustaining a viable presence in Long Beach. Major Gifts will play an important role in this matter.

At this same time, our older donors are passing on, or in some cases, are not able to give as much as they used to, and our younger donors are not replacing us at the same rate. As a result, our overall fundraising was down in 2018 by over 4

$300,000 from the previous year.

We are also in the difficult process of seeking a new Chief Executive Officer, hopefully with the ability to maintain our facility and especially to raise funds in the general community, which we now also serve. Thus far, we have some excellent candidates to consider.

Last year the 50 families that constitute our major givers gave $1.08M to our 3 areas of need, which was 68.74% of the total dollars given by the entire community. And that is why what you do really matters.

I want to especially thank those of you who increased your gifts last year. And I want to appeal to those of you who are able to prioritize your giving and to increase your gifts this year to sustaining the Jewish Community during this period of transition.

Today we are asking you to continue, as we did last year, to approach your giving according to our 3 areas of need: (Line 1.) The Annual Community Campaign Fund, which constitutes unrestricted dollars to support our new Jewish Federation & Jewish Community Foundation, its agencies, and critical partner agencies around the world.

In order to bring our annual total back to the former levels, we need an across the board of 17%. What is encouraging is that we had 5 families join our ranks in the past few years, and the wonderful response from those of you who increased your gifts by $200,000 last year. I now appeal to those of you who can increase

your gifts to literally save our local Jewish Community.

(Line 2.) The repair and maintenance of our aging building: Last year I spoke about the major repairs which have taken place. We are making good progress with savings from our new solar system, and in addition we raised approximately $250,000 in new capital funds. However, our reserves have fallen by over $1.9M over the past few years, and we still have significant projects which need to take place. Our next major project will be the replacement of our locker room floors; we are still working on replacing many of our 32 air-conditioning units; the entire building is in need of painting, inside and out; and we have major cracks in the gymnasium walls. As I mentioned last year, we will need over $2M over the next few years to manage these needs.

As major givers, you have supplied much of the money needed for repair and maintenance in previous years and today we ask you to consider helping out again. If each family gives $5,000 that would give us another $250,000 to help us make the repairs that need to take place this year.

(Line 3.) The final line is for specific projects that enhance our work and includes those special gifts we give to enhance our community, for example, the Alpert New Leader’s program, the Lentzner Fellows program, etc.

Many of these trained new leaders are now serving on our boards, helping make important decisions, and

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are becoming a source of new income. If you have a special project you would like to continue to give to, please indicate that on your pledge card.

As you see, we have simply consolidated and recognized all the contributions you make to sustain our Jewish community. And as always, we work a year ahead. The pledges you make today will fund our needs in 2020, and will be payable by December 2019.

We are actually doing some extraordinary work in protecting and preserving our people in these critical times despite the rise in antiSemitism, which according to the latest hate crime statistics have risen by 20% in the last 2 years. So, we know that we have a fight on our hands, and make no mistake, a strong Jewish community is the answer.

I want to thank our professional Staff, who has created new funding

divisions, like Women’s and Men’s Philanthropy, and brought in new givers.

But their work alone is not enough. In fact, all of us have to bring in new givers, friends, associates, and those who can also help.

We have a wonderful Jewish Community, and our Jewish Federation has served us well for over 70 years. We continue to fund Jewish life locally, and overseas.

However, if we are to truly leave a legacy for the future, it will be because we give to the best of our ability now, to support the continuation of our local community. We need to show true leadership to the generations below us.

Our annual 3-line campaign begins today.

Therefore every pledge card you fill out right now will not only be a lead gift, but it will save precious follow-up time for our staff and volunteers.

I thank you for listening, and for being willing to do your share of this incredible work.

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It’s Strategic…Year End Gift Planning

By Sharon Kenigsberg, Director of Endowments & Community Development

Year-end is often the most opportune time to consider financial and tax planning strategies. As the laws change each year, it is important to check with your advisors to review your investment portfolio and consider tax, financial and charitable giving strategies before December 31. There are many ways to use current and deferred assets to help the causes you care deeply about. Two strategies appear below.

Consider Year End Gifts of Appreciated Stocks and Securities If you are 70 ½ or over anThe end of the calendar year is an ideal time to review financial affairs and investment portfolios. Gifting appreciated stock directly to the Foundation— rather

than selling the assets and donating the after-tax cash proceeds —can significantly increase the amount of funds that you have available for charitable giving while providing you with a larger tax benefit*.

Charitable contributions of long-term appreciated securities (those held for more than one year), including stocks, bonds, and mutual fund shares, remain one of the most tax-efficient ways to benefit a charity.

You are entitled to a tax deduction for the full fair market value of such gifts, up to 30% of your adjusted gross income in the current tax year, and you pay no capital gains tax on any appreciation. In effect, this tax savings goes directly to the Foundation in the form of a larger contribution

and your lower tax bill leaves you with additional assets that could fund other charitable gifts! Gifts of stock can be transferred directly into our brokerage account. For additional information, please contact Gary Jackson, Controller, at (562) 426-7601 ext. 1317 or email garyjackson@ jewishlongbeach.org Open a Donor Advised Philanthropic Fund Are you looking for a way to minimize your taxes, create a family legacy, or simplify your annual giving with one convenient account? If so, then a Donor Advised Philanthropic Fund may be for you. By opening a Donor Advised Philanthropic Fund (DAPF) at the Jewish Community Foundation before December 31, you

A gift of any size will make an impact in our community.

will still be able to receive a charitable tax-deduction this year. A DAPF allows you the flexibility of opening the fund in one year and then using this fund to recommend distributions to any IRS approved nonprofit organization when it is convenient for you. If you write multiple checks to several non-profit organizations over the course of a year, then a DAPF allows you to centralize your charitable dollars into one account.

Your personal DAPF is established by making a minimum contribution of $2,000.00 in cash or securities to the Jewish Community Foundation.

Additional contributions of any amount can be made at any time and are also tax deductible. A balance of $1,000 is needed to

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keep the fund open. Many donors choose to fund their DAPF with long-term appreciated securities.

Our professional staff are available to work with you and your professional advisors to maximize the benefits of these and other gift planning strategies. For a detailed brochure about DAPF or other questions, please call us at (562) 4267601 ext. 1008.

*Please note: The information provided in this article is general and educational in nature. It should not be construed as legal or tax advice.

The Jewish Community Foundation recommends that each donor consult their own legal or financial professional regarding their unique tax situation.

what you have you do with it.

Whether you’re starting a family or adjusting to retirement, you can provide a healthy, vibrant future for generations to come.

Your legacy gift helps safeguard your Jewish values, while sustaining the charities and services that are most meaningful to you and your loved ones.

Planning a bequest with us is easy and may provide tax benefits for your estate. Anytime is a good time in life to make provisions that will impact the future of our community. Begin planning your Jewish legacy today. We’ll partner with you to turn all your dreams into reality.

Ask us about: Bequests · Charitable Gift Annuities Donation of Appreciated Securities Donor Advised Funds · Endowments · Gifts in Kind Contact Sharon Kenigsberg, Director of Endowments & Community Development to start your legacy: 562.426.7601 x1008 · sharonk@jewishlongbeach.org

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Lessons To Be Learned From Chanukah

By Rabbi Howard Laibson

To understand Chanukah, you really have to know some thing about the ancient Near East. During Rabbi Howard the centuries Laibson before what we call the Common Era (this is the 2018th year of the Common Era), there were two great empires: Egypt (south of the Land of Israel) and Mesopotamia/Persia (to Israel’s North and Northwest).

These empires often attempted to conquer each other. The problem for us (historically) is that the Land of Israel was somewhat of a land bridge between the two, thus our ancestors were being attacked or conquered, again and again in a vicious cycle.

Matters grew worse when the Greek army sailed crossed the Mediterranean Sea, conquering both Egypt AND Mesopotamia/Persia in the 4th Century BCE. Ruling this much land was too difficult even for the Greeks! Within a couple

of hundred years, the Egyptian Greeks and Mesopotamia/ Persian – now called Syrian – Greeks broke away from their motherland (Greece proper) and established their own separate empires.

You’ll never guess what happened next: these two empires began to compete with each other for territory!

The Land of Israel, caught in the middle, was constantly being coaxed to become allied with either of these Greek empires.

Many Jews in Israel were drawn to Greek culture, Greek ideas and even Greek dress; they were becoming just like the Greeks who took over.

Traditionalists were not happy that so many were assimilating.

In the battles to control Israel, the Egyptians prevailed for a while. Then, during the 2nd Century BCE, the Syrian Greeks gained control over Israel. Their leader, Antiochus, believed himself to be a god.

He couldn’t abide by the Jews worshipping “their God” and so he ordered them to worship him and (from his point of view)

the lesser gods of the Greek pantheon... in the Temple of Jerusalem! He defiled the Temple, sacrificing a pig there, and erecting statues of the Greek gods there, and the rest is history.

Mattathias and his sons the Maccabees rebelled, and Jewish fighters were doing quite well when, suddenly, enemies of Antiochus back in Syria tried to unseat him. He made a hasty treaty with the people of Israel, and then beat a hastier retreat back to Syria to protect his rule.

It was felt that too many assimilated Jews were all too ready to follow the Greeks gods, so the Maccabees (who were more traditional) encouraged fellow Jews to be less like the Greeks!

With this admittedly “broad stroke” history portrait, there are some lessons to be learned. First, it’s important for the Jewish people to be strong, in Israel and everywhere else.

Second, the standard part of the story – that the Maccabees protected our ancestors from

having to bow down to idols – is only PART of the story.

Third, and of keen importance, assimilation to the larger/more powerful culture in which we live, does NOT strengthen us.

WE NEED TO MAINTAIN OUR UNIQUENESS, NO MATTER WHAT, in order to remain strong.

Assimilation isn’t the same as acculturation. The former means to become like everyone else; the latter allows us to dress like others, speak their language, be good citizens, BUT TO LIVE ACCORDING TO OUR UNIQUE VALUES AND TO MAINTAIN OUR IDENTITY AS JEWS. So this Chanukah, when you celebrate the importance of our being a free people, remember as well how significant it is to be a free, uniquely JEWISH people.

Enjoy the Festival of Lights!

Rabbi Howard O. Laibson is the Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation Shir Chadash in Lakewood, CA. He also serves as the Chair of the Jewish Federation Kehillah Council.

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chant from it & learn about the portion of the week.

Wednesday, 12/19, 7:00 pm: “Defying Stereotypes: How to Coexist in a Loving Manner” series. Learn about Jehovah’s Witnesses with David Reese. In partnership with the South Coast Interfaith Council. Free event.

Friday, 12/21, 7:00 pm: Shabbat Shirah. Come, and let our music inspire you.

Friday, 12/28, 7:00 pm: Shabbat with a Sermon.

your ticket. Attendees vote on their favorite recipe. RSVP by calling 714-521-6765.

Saturday, 12/8, 3:00 pm: Rabbi Uri Regev, President & CEO of Hiddush will give a presentation “Israel at 70: Towards a Jewish & Democratic State”, followed

by Se’udat Shelisheet, the 3rd Meal & Havdalah service & lighting of your hannukiyot. RSVP required for meals, which are free.

RSVP as soon as possible!

TEMPLE BETH OHR Saturday, 12/1, 6:00 pm: Iron Chef Latke. $15 per person. $20 at the door. $5 children (ages 3-10).

Cooks compete for the title, & serving a variety of traditional and unique latkes.

Sliders, salad bar, desserts & beverages included with

TEMPLE BETH SHALOM Thursdays, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20 & 12/27, 8:00 am: Morning Minyan.

Fridays, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 & 12/28, 7:45 pm: Shabbat Services.

Saturdays, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22 & 12/29, 10:00 am: Morning Service.

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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 Chabad of Los Alamitos & Cypress (O) 12340 Seal Beach Blvd. Suite B-219 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Contact: Rabbi Shmuel Marcus Phone: 714-828-1851 Email: smarcus@jewishcypress.com Website: www.chabadlosal.com Chabad of West Orange County/ Congregation Adat Israel (O) 5052 Warner Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Contact: Rabbi Aron David Berkowitz Phone: 714-846-2285 Email: info@chabadhb.com Website: www.chabadhb.com Congregation Lubavitch (O) 3981 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 Contact: Rabbi Yitzchok Newman Phone: 562-426-5480 Email: yitzyg@aol.com Congregation Shir Chadash (I) 6440 Del Amo Blvd.

Lakewood, CA 90713 Contact: Rabbi Mariana Gindlin Phone: 562-429-0715 Email: csclakewood@dslextreme.com Website: www.CongregationShirChadash.org Congregation Sholom of Leisure World, Seal Beach (C) Mail to:

Meet at:

Clubhouse 3, Room 9 1421 Northwood Road Seal Beach, CA 90740 Fridays 7:00 PM, and Saturdays 9:30 PM Contact: President Carol A. Stern Levine Phone: Direct - 562-505-3622 Phone: Membership - 562-331-3949 Email: congsholomlwsb@gmail.com P’nai Or (I) 3955 N. Studebaker Road Long Beach, CA 90808 Phone: 562-364-5154 Email: info@pnaior.org Website: www.pnaior.org

Please contact the synagogue directly with any questions using the Synagogue Directory (right).

Also, see our online Community Calendar at jewishlongbeach.org for more community event listings.

Friday, 12/7, 6:30 pm: Simchat Chanukah Shabbat.

Let’s light up the night! Bring your Chanukiah & candles to this lovely dinner & service.

Laktkes & all the trimmings.

Please RSVP. Saturday, 12/8, 9:30 am: Torat Nashim: A Shabbat Torah Study Circle for Women,

By Women. Coordinated

by Ellen Goldsmith & Linda Waltzman.

Sunday, 12/9, 9:00 am: Come Feed the Homeless with Us. Destination: Long Beach Rescue Mission. We CONGREGATION will leave from Shir Chadash LUBAVITCH Wednesday,12/5,5:00 pm: and return at 1:00 pm.

Community Chanukah Party. Thursday, 12/13 & 12/27, 10:00 am: Kundalini Yoga & Meditation. Free for public.

CONGREGATION Friday, 12/14, 7:00 pm: SHIR CHADASH Wednesday, 12/5, 12/12, Shabbat with the Torah & 12/19 & 12/26, 2:30 pm: Discussion with Rabbi Gindlin.

We will take out the Torah, Torah Text Study Class.

Beit HaLev (I) P.O. Box 2279 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Contact: Rabbi Galit Levy-Slater Phone: 562-493-2680 Email: duets@icloud.com Website: www.galityomtov.com­­­

PO Box 2901 Seal Beach, CA 90740

Area Synagogue Upcoming Events BEIT HALEV Monday, 12/3, 4:30 pm: Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremony. Held in Leisure World’s Veteran Plaza. The ceremony will be conducted along with the Golden Rain Foundation and the Leisure World Interfaith Council. Music will be sung

by Rabbi Galit Levy-Slater and members of the Leisure World Good News Singers.

Refreshments include coffee and jelly donuts (sufganiot).

Synagogue Directory

Shul By The Shore (O) 3801 E. Willow Street Long Beach, California 90815 Contact: Rabbi Abba Perelmuter Phone: 562-621-9828 Email: rabbi@shulbytheshore.org Website: www.shulbytheshore.org Surf City Synagogue (C) Services held at the HB Central Library 7111 Talbert Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Phone: 714-596-2220 E-Mail: info@surfcitysynagogue.org Temple Beth Ohr (R) 15721 E. Rosecrans Ave. La Mirada, CA 90638 Contact: Rabbi Mark Goldfarb Phone: 714-521-6765 Email:office@tbolm.org Website: www.tbolm.org Temple Beth Shalom (C) 3635 Elm Avenue Long Beach, CA 90807 Contact: Rabbi David Cantor Phone: 562-426-6413 Fax: 562-426-7824 Email: office@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 (I) 10629 Lakewood Boulevard Downey, CA 90241 Contact: Rabbi Daniel Mehlman Phone: 562-861-9276 Email: info@downeytemplenertamid.org Website: www.downeytemplenertamid.org (C)=Conservative (I)=Independent (O)=Orthodox (R)=Reform

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Inter-Generational Chanukah Lunch. . . 3a Senior Shabbat Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a BlueFin Swim Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a

“Try It All” Open House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4a Winter Break Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4a Membership Promotion . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4a

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Message from the Executive Director

Shlomit Jackson, sjackson@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601 x1035

Chanukah, which begins the night of December 2, is a holiday full of miracles. There is the miracle of the Maccabees, a small group of Jewish fighters who gained a military victory over the Greek-Syrian army. There is also the more well-known miracle of having enough oil for only one day, yet it burned for eight days. Rabbi David Hartman offers another perspective on the miracle of the oil. The miracle, according to Rabbi Hartman, wasn’t that the oil lasted an additional seven days, but rather that those ancestors lit the first wick at all, without being certain that the light would last long enough to complete the rededication of the Temple. The miracle was that they took the chance, a risk, a leap of faith. They took the first step even though they were not sure they had enough resources to succeed.

One could say that the real miracle of Chanukah is that of human courage that empowers people to take risks; the courage to be different. It is that courage, that even in the darkest times, creates our own light. In our celebration of Chanukah today, we can look at the Maccabees as role models for all of us to never doubt that a small group of people can change the world. Every day, the entire staff of the J work together to make a difference in our members lives; to have an impact on our entire community; and to continue to change the world, one person, and one miracle at a time. We hope all of you will have your own miracles during Chanukah and throughout the year. Ani ve’ata neshaneh et ha’olam - you and I can change the world.

We also hope that you will make the J part of your Chanukah celebrations. Please make sure you stop by the Chanukah Holiday table (December 3-7) for your taste of Sufganiyot (special Chanukah donuts) and gelt (chocolate coins) or to pick up a dreidel. Also, if you are at the J at 3:30 you don’t want to miss our community candle lighting (December 3–7) where the Promenade is full of children and members as we light the giant Chanukia (menorah) and sing Chanukah songs. For those of you who are looking for that special Chanukah or holiday gift, please stop by our vendor fair (December 3–6). Another special Chanukah event, and one you should please share with all your senior family and friends, is our very special senior Chanukah lunch on December 5. This is a great time for all seniors in our community to celebrate Chanukah together while enjoying a delicious and festive lunch!

Finally, you don’t want to miss our third annual Community Chanukah/Shabbat Celebration on Friday night, December 7. This will be a family-oriented musical extravaganza with a headline special concert by Michelle Citrin. The cost of the event, which is $10 for each adult, and free for all those 18 years and under, includes a Chanukah/Shabbat service, kosher vegetarian dinner, sufganiyot (special Chanukah donuts) and the concert. Details and registration can be found at the J and on the website. I am so excited about wonderful community event, I know that everyone is going to have a fantastic time!

The Zena & Pauline Gatov Gallery at the Alpert JCC Presents

Irina Mirskaya

December 16, 2018 - January 30, 2019

Irina’s love of folklore and decorative arts is reflected in her colorful illustrations. When she paints, Irina says, she lives in a fantasy world of fairy tales and childhood memories.

Irina enjoys both digital imaging and conventional painting with watercolor, egg tempera and oils. Her experience includes art directing of a textile studio, teaching art at Otis College, illustrating greeting cards and children’s books, creating art dolls and hand-painted jewelry.

Irina exhibited at The Optical Allusion Gallery, Pacific Design Center, Chemers Gallery, Gatov Gallery, Esencia Flamenca Studio, among others.

Born in Russia, Irina now lives and works in Long Beach, CA, with her husband and two children.

CSULB Jewish Studies Fall Speaker Series

Assessing the 2018 Midterm Elections with Dr. Raphael Sonenshein Sunday, December 9, 4pm

Lecture sponsored by the Alpert JCC, the Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach and West Orange County, and The Jewish Studies Program at CSULB.

Please be sure to visit the Alpert JCC this month to see what makes our community so special, and why, no matter what time of year, you will find an environment of hope and faith that is warm and welcoming to everyone. It is with this in mind, that I know the J will always be Your Center For Life.

L’Shalom

Jeffrey Rips AJCC Executive Director

Lunch and Learn: Jewish Concepts in Hollywood Films and Pop Culture Thursday, December 13, 12pm

Led by Rabbi Levi Perelmutter, Shul by the Shore FREE Admission; Open to the Public

Beach City Big Band

Monday, December 17, 7:30pm

Special concert held 3rd Monday of each Month FREE Admission; Open to the Public!

The Lands Between: A History of Eastern Europe Mondays, 7pm • January, 2019

Dr. Schwartz's 4-part Lecture Series. 4 sessions January 7: The Land and its People January 14: Nationalism in Eastern Europe January 21: Bloodlands January 28: The New East Europe Single lecture: $15/MVP; $18/Public All 4 lectures: $60/MVP; $72/Public

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MVP: The MVP price is the "Member Value Price" that gives our members an automatic discount to the fee we charge for our programs and events.

If you’re not a member of the AJCC, speak with one of our Membership Services specialists and learn how you can start benefiting from MVP pricing today.

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Dr. Susan Mathieu, smathieu@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601 x1721

Inter-Generational Chanukah Luncheon Wednesday, December 5, 12pm

Join the students from the Hebrew Academy in Chanukah activities.

Lunch will include latkes and sufganiyot. $6/MVP; $7/Public Please RSVP to Dr. Susan Mathieu at (562) 426-7601 x 1721

A Very Special Shabbat Luncheon Friday, December 21, 12pm

Enjoy the fellowship of a wonderful group while singing with our Student Cantorial Soloist, Kelly Cooper, Lunch is dairy delicious $6/MVP; $7/Public Please RSVP to Dr. Susan Mathieu at (562) 426-7601 x 1721

Hits from Broadway

Wednesday, December 26, 12pm

This is a very special luncheon, Malek Sammour and Alex Wright will perform. Lunch will be Orange Chicken or a Tofu Vegetable Dish. $6/MVP; $7/Public Please RSVP to Dr. Susan Mathieu at (562) 426-7601 x 1721

Happiness & Humor Group

No Meeting in December • Friday, January 4, 11:30am

This FREE ongoing monthly group, led by Dr. Susan Mathieu, will help you find the positive side of life. You’ll learn how to deal with difficult people and situations, steps to increase happiness in your own life, and the secret to a happy life. All senior adults are invited, so bring your friends and be ready to laugh. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

For more info, call Dr. Susan Mathieu at (562) 426-7601 x 1721

The Barbara Alpert Chorus

Maya Peavler, BlueFin Swim Team member, won six gold medals in their last swim meet!

Pictured above: Ignacio Berumen, Aquatics Manager and Maya Peavler, Award winning Swim Team member.

Year-Round Swim Team at the Alpert JCC! Tues & Thurs: 4:30-5:30pm

Kids ages 6-12 are encouraged to Join the BlueFin Swim team any time of the year! Freestyle, backstroke, butterfly and breaststroke are all taught and refined. The last 15 minutes of each class are dedicated to a sport activity! This swim team is the perfect stepping stone to get kids ready for the more advanced competitive youth swim team but more importantly, it builds their endurance and stamina! $60/MVP; $75/Public; per month To get information on swim team, visit alpertjcc.org or call (562) 426-7601 x1051 today!

WELLNESS & FITNESS

Elsie Bennett, ebennett@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601 x1056

Every Wednesday, 10:30am

Strong singing voice NOT required. We have Frank Mcliquham from, "The Rock Club Music is the Remedy," as our director along with a Pianist. This group experience promises to be uplifting and a lot of fun.

For more info, call Dr. Susan Mathieu at (562) 426-7601 x 1721

Ongoing Alpert JCC Senior Activities

Knit Wits: Mon, 1-3pm • Senior Lunch: Wed, 12-1:30pm Bridge: Wed, 1:30pm • Mah Jongg: Thurs, 11:30-3pm

RETIRED & SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Gayle Ehrenberg, gehrenberg@alpertjcc.org • (562) 506-2801

Looking to volunteer?

RSVP is one of the largest volunteer networks in the nation for people 55 and over. You can use the skills and talents you’ve learned over the years, or develop new ones, while serving in a variety of volunteer activities within your community.

The Barbara & Ray Alpert Jewish Community Center

“Try It All” Open House

Sunday, January 13, 9am-2pm

Try all of our Fitness Classes, Try the gym's NEW Cardio Fitness equipment, try the pool. FREE and open to everyone For more information, visit alpertjcc.org

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Brandon Julian, bjulian@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601 x1024

Emily Gould, egould@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601 x1091

Join us for two new Shabbat classes; From the Beginning and Yad B’Yad Starting January 2019 at the ECE!

From the Beginning Saturdays, 8:45-9:45am

Newborn to Walking Join us for our Shabbat From the Beginning program!

It is the perfect place to experience Shabbat with your baby, share experiences, ask questions, give advice, and make lifelong friends!

Free to all! (Registration required)

Yad b’Yad (Hand in Hand) Saturdays, 10-11:30am

Walking to 24 Months Together you and your child will celebrate Shabbat with activities including music, art, literacy, and more! Enjoy Shabbat with other families in developmentally appropriate activities. $245/MVP; $350/Public For more information and registration contact the ECE front desk at (562) 426-7601 x1090 or ece@alpertjcc.org

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If you’re not a member of the AJCC, speak with one of our Membership Services specialists and learn how you can start benefiting from MVP pricing today.

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18 Ways to Beat the Holiday Blues Due to a Loss of a Loved One As you read this, Chanukah may be in full swing, followed by Christmas and New Year’s celebrations.

If you have lost a loved one recently, or if the holidays engender a maelstrom of emotions, causing you to feel overwhelmed by loss, here are a few ideas on how to approach this time of year. These were inspired by www.whatsyourgrief.com but we at JFCS simplified them into four categories for your convenience.

Plan Ahead (do these in this order): 1. Make a conscious decision about where to spend the holidays.

A change of venue might be refreshing, or a familiar place may be comforting. But turn off the “default” plan and give it some careful thought.

2. Identify two groups of people—those who will be able to support you during the holidays, and those who may cause you more stress.

Use this list to prioritize your events and activities. (See tip #4).

3. Communicate with the people with whom you will spend the holidays in advance to make sure everyone is on the same page regarding plans/traditions. Be honest about what you want to do and what you don’t want to do.

4. Prioritize which events and invitations will bring you the most joy and decline others graciously.

5. Create a new tradition whereby each year at this time, you identify a happy event that you

are looking forward to in the coming months or year. Celebrate it!

Help Yourself: 6. Acknowledge that the holidays will feel different and that change is tough.

7. If you have an exercise regimen that you enjoy, do everything you can to maintain it during the holidays.

The endorphins will lift your spirit and it will give you a sense of accomplishment.

8. Build some quiet time into your daily schedule to enjoy a little siesta, listen to music, or watch your favorite TV show.

9. Let yourself enjoy the love and support others offer. Don’t feel guilty for having fun and feeling joy.

10. Drive yourself or take

Uber to events so that Remember Your Loved One: you can leave if it gets 15. Choose meaningful to be too much. ways to acknowledge 11. Let go of your desire the memory of your to seek perfection. An loved one during imperfect centerpiece celebrations. Play his/ or wrapped gift will just her favorite music, make have to be okay…and his/her favorite holiday it will! dish, leave an empty 12. Ask for help and seat at the holiday accept offers from table—whatever feels those who want to meaningful to you and help. Delegate specific those who surround duties and roles to them you. so that you can avoid 16. Donate to a charity feeling overwhelmed. that was important to a Help Others: loved one.

13. Give others in your 17. Volunteer for a favorite circle of support the cause of your loved space they need to one. enjoy the holidays as And Finally: they wish. Respect that 18. See a counselor. The they may process their holidays are tough, sense of loss differently so it’s good to talk to than you do. someone that is non14. If you have the energy judgmental. Give us a and the resources, call at (562) 427-7916. adopt a family in need.

We can help.

Talking with Children about Violence Kathryn Miles

Executive Director, Jewish Family & Children’s Service

When tragedies occur such as those in Pittsburgh and Thousand Oaks, we as adults can have a difficult time wrapping our heads around the senseless loss of life and what would drive someone to commit such an act. It can be even harder

when we are faced with challenge of helping a child or adolescent grabble with questions such as “Why did this happen?” or “Will this happen to me?”.

Whether you are a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, mentor or friend, you may find yourself in the position of answering questions that you don’t feel equipped to answer. It is important to remember that you are not in this alone. There are

Parenting Classes at JFCS JFCS is pleased to announce the continuation of its Parenting Classes, beginning with a course starting January 26th.

Active Parenting is a 7-week curriculum that meets Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and is facilitated

by Jeff McFarland, MFTI,

a clinician at JFCS and, in addition to being a parent himself, is certified to teach this curriculum. The course content focuses on parents of children ages 5-12 and uses video, discussion, and printed materials to give parents skills to achieve a fuller, more satisfying family

resources available to help you.

According to the National Association of School Psychologists, there are a few key things to keep in mind when helping children cope with violence. First, be sure to keep your explanations at an age-appropriate level. The response you give to a six-year-old will be different than the response you give to a sixteen yearold. Make an effort to

life. “Our participants will learn effective, positive discipline techniques, how to open up lines of communication, strategies for school success, and so much more. And what is just as important is learning that you are not alone. Parents share many similar challenges, and

reassure children that they are safe, their schools are safe, and (if true) so are the adults in their lives. Children take their cues from us and it is important that we are modeling productive coping strategies. Know when to seek support, because you will be better able to help the children in your life if you are coping well. Lastly, always encourage open, honest communication from children. This doesn’t mean

group participation offers the chance to share the positives and the negatives of being a parent,” said McFarland.

Online registration is now available at jfcslongbeach. org/parenting-programs, or call (562) 427-7916 for more information.

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that you should force them to talk, but be there, ready to listen, if and when they are ready.

If you find that you or someone you in your life needs additional support, JFCS is here to help. Simply call our office at (562) 4277916 for more information.

Resources for Parents National Association of School Psychologists www.nasponline.org/ resources-and-publications/ Child Mind Institute www.childmind.org The American Academy of Pediatrics www.healthychildren.org PJ Library www.pjlibrary.org National Child Traumatic Stress Network www.nctsn.org DECEMBER 2018 | 11

HILLEL AT CSULB FOR MORE INFORMATION: WEB: www.beachhillel.org EMAIL: info@beachhillel.org PHONE: 562-426-7601 ext 1424

2018 Taglit Students Leaders Reunite on Campus

Students from this year’s Taglit-Birthright Trip coming together to catch up on summer memories.

In mid November, some of the 40 student leaders Beach Hillel took with us over the summer to Israel during our Taglit-Birthright Israel program organized a mini reunion to build upon

friendships and networks they made while visiting the Middle East.

Taglit-Birthright Israel began as a bold idea— offering a free, life-changing trip to Israel to young

GRAND MENORAH

Jewish adults between the ages of 18 and 26 and, in doing so, transformed the Jewish future. The program seeks to ensure the future of the Jewish people by strengthening Jewish identity,

Jewish communities, and connection with Israel via a trip to Israel for the majority of Jewish young adults from around the world.

This year, non-Jewish campus leaders were able

to attend the program, and enjoy a free 10-day trip to Israel, to learn about the complex realities of the conflict on the ground, as well as experience Israeli traditions, life, and culture.

The main hope of this year’s special trips was to motivate young Jews to continue exploring their Jewish identity and support for Israel; maintain long-lasting connections with the Israelis they meet on their trip; as well as building upon new student alliances on campus.

We encourage our alumni to take active roles in organizations supporting solidarity for Israel.

Thank you to the Maccabi Task Force for funding this year’s wonderful trip experience. If you would like to sponsor our 2019 Taglit-Birthright Trip for students, or other upcoming Beach Hillel programs, contact ChayaLeah Sufrin at clsufrin@beachhillel.org

Love & Laughter at Beach Hillel

LIGHTING

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Our students looked forward to our Friendsgiving event with their Beach Hillel family. We were delighted to see many faces who wanted to honor our Jewish traditions, dine in delicious cooking, and most importantly, having the time of their lives with fellow Long Beach student colleagues/friends.

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Inspiring the Mind, Nurturing the Heart, Changing the World

Each grade level provided a unique mitzvah service different from one another to reach a variety of organizations.

The Hebrew Academy celebrated our students’ community service projects at the annual Mitzvah Night on November 27th at the Alevy Campus. The celebration highlighted the impressive and diverse community projects our students worked on and completed.

Each grade was involved with a different project to help out communal

organizations locally and globally. The projects were presented by students, with the representatives of the organizations in attendance.

Some of the organizations highlighted were Bubbe and Zayde’s Place, Support Our Troops, Simchat Shabbat OC, Friendship Circle, Starving Students from Long Beach City College, and 2nd Smiles for Seniors.

“Our goal was for our entire community to come celebrate; students, teachers and parents together,” said Rabbi Avrohom Popack, the school’s Judaic Administrator.

“Having everyone come out to celebrate highlighted the importance we place on practicing loving kindness and doing good deeds in the broader community.

We created the experience

in order for our students to gain exposure to the many opportunities available to them and to see first-hand, how each class’s individual projects, when combined with all the others, make a HUGE difference in a very profound way.”

“At Hebrew Academy Orange County,” says Rabbi Popack, “we believe that the best instruction is

experiential. When our students get to see the results and feel the satisfaction, we know that our students will continue their kind deeds on their own. We know this is true, because we’ve seen its results over and over again!”

It is a Mitzvah to bring light to the world, especially in difficult times. The Hebrew Academy is proud to instill in students our Jewish core values of giving onto others and to those in need.

This Mitzvah campaign has become even more meaningful to our students because they personally came up with, planned, and executed all acts of chesed (loving kindness) for others.

Ignite your children’s inner flame and start their path towards a successful Jewish future, by contacting hebrewacademyhb.com or call Nelli Greenspan at (714) 898-0051.

Through the Eyes of a Kindergartener at The Hebrew Academy

getting to work. Transitioning inside to morning meeting, the children are greeted individually by name. Small classes ensures that teachers and the assistants get to know each child and their family personally. One child is asked how the new baby at home is doing. Another child points out her sparkly

new shoes. Another one boasts to his teacher about who he is going home to play with after school.

Once inside the classroom, students like May start a rousing set of prayers, which they sing joyfully with great pride. They then get on to the important business of preparing for the day - taking attendance, signing up for hot lunch, and reporting on the day’s current events.

May and her friends look forward to the day feeling important, because they are assigned roles to help maintain the classroom on schedule for all activities.

Join us for a Kindergarten Tour on Friday, December 7th, 2018 at 10:00 am. Call for registration at: (714) 8980051 or Nelli@hacds.org

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The Kindergarteners at The Hebrew Academy are always up to something creative, educational, and fun in the classrooms.

Although many advanced curriculums tend to conjure up visions of high pressured classrooms, at the Hebrew Academy, we have learned from 50 years of experience how to successfully teach children while promoting whole-child education. You may be wondering, “How do they do it?” Well... Let’s

look at it through the eyes of May, one of our current kindergarteners: May walks into school holding her mom’s hand.

She’s eager for the day. She speaks English and Hebrew, so she finds it a bit easier than some to navigate a dual curriculum. May is warmly welcomed by name by one

of her teachers, who stoops down to greet her and take her hand. May transfers easily from the protection of her mother, to the trusted supervision of her teacher, as together they make their way to the Kindergarten yard where children have a chance to play and greet one another before

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will be called to the Torah as Bar and Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, January 5, 2019.

Luca and Nina are 8th graders at Intellectual Values Academy in Long Beach, CA. Nina is a competitive swimmer with Viking Aquatics of Long Beach City College and a junior lifeguard trainee with Long

Upcoming Events Now that the election is over, it is time to have fun!

Join the members of NCJW Long Beach for our annual Chanukah Brunch at the home of one of our members.

The Potluck will begin at 10:00 am on Sunday,

December 9. To RSVP, email info@ncjwlongbeach.org On Monday, December 10th, the Sharon-Carmel Hadassah Group will have their Chanukah Celebration & Board Installation at 11:00 am. Located at the

Beach Park and Recreation.

Luca is a talented visual artist who wants to pursue an education in digital environmental design.

Friends and family from around the world, including Chile and South Africa, will be joining in the celebration.

Alpert JCC on the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus.

For a fun gift exchange, bring a new wrapped gift or gift card (valued at $15) marked with your name on it. RSVP to Shirley Ross, 562.498.7965 shirleyrosscpa@verizon.net

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Upcoming Events

Ruach Shabbat Service, Program on Saturday, December 1st @ 10:30am

We are kicking the month of December with a festive and exciting Ruach Shabbat.

Come and share beautiful vocals with us and sing along! Everyone is welcome to join and attend.

Bring the whole family and friends, and we hope to see you all here at TBS!

Sisterhood's Annual Hanukkah Dinner on Sunday, December 9th @ 6:00pm Sisterhood will be hosting and catering their famous latke dinner with your choice of meat-loaf, vegetarian, or pasta. Bring your own menorahs and candles for this TBS family celebration!

Paid reservations only, contact Shelley Carl at shelleyocarl@gmail.com for complete details, no later than November 28th! No reservations will be taken at TBS office.

To request a dinner flyer/form, please email office@tbslb.org and note on the memo line: Hanukkah Dinner.

Book Club on Wednesday, December 19th @ 6:30pm December Selection: Call Me Rebel: Saul Alinksky, His Life and Legacy by Sanford D. Horwitt Come and join our members & friends at this fun evening get-together and discuss the book and explore who Saul Alinksky became, and the path that took him there.

For venue details or any questions that you may have, please contact Deborah Chankin at (562) 494-0907.

Shabbat Dinner @ 6:00pm & Service @ 7:15pm on Friday, December 21st Come and join us for a special Shabbat Dinner and stay for the Service on this evening.

All are welcome and suggested donations are gladly accepted: $5/per person and $15/per family of which offsets our expenses.

Kindly RSVP by Tuesday, December 18th via email at office@tbslb.org, subject line: “Shabbat Dinner”.

You do not need to make a donation to attend services.

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SINGING AND STORYTELLING

Followed by soup, salad and latke dinner

Havdallah and Music • Dessert Reception

FAMILY CANDLE LIGHTING, MUSIC AND STORYTELLING Wednesday, December 5 @ 5:45 p.m. $5 per person for dinner RSVP required for dinner to info@tilb.org

BEYOND TIKKUN OLAM: LIVING JEWISH ETHICS IN 2018

Thursdays, December 13 & 20 @ 7pm

Teacher: Rabbi Michal Loving This class will discuss practical ways to enact our Jewish values and ethics in 2018, focusing on such topics as food, money, business, relationships with friends and family, and more.

A SPECIAL EVENING WITH MICHELLE CITRIN Saturday, December 8 @ 8:00 p.m.

Cost $18 per person Please RSVP to the Temple Office info@tilb.org

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Come to our inspiring Shabbat HaNefesh Service.

Stay to schmooze, share a potluck meal and enjoy Israeli dancing!

Tot Shabbat is a fun, informal, child-centered Shabbat Service, designed especially for families with young children. The service will be followed by challah and grape juice as well as a FREE PIZZA DINNER!

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