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FEATURE ARTICLE

The Jewish Community Partnership: What It Means to You

By Anna Shabtay, Donor Relations Director

increase their social networking presence through these additional grants and JFCS and the Hebrew Academy are working together to provide counseling and consultation for students and faculty. These programs mean so many different things to you and your family.

he Jewish Community Partnership means a fitness class dedicated to senior adults that your mother and her friends attend twice a week at the Alpert Jewish Community Center (AJCC). It means a strong secular and religious education for your best friend’s children at the Hebrew Academy. It means weekly Shabbat dinners for hundreds of CSULB students through Long Beach Hillel. It means low cost learning disability diagnosis for the little boy in your child’s class at Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JFCS). The Jewish Community Partnership means so many different things to you and your family.

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The Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign The Annual Campaign fuels the Jewish Community Partnership programs and services in the Greater Long Beach Jewish community.

Throughout 2012, the Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign will support the Jewish Community Partnership agencies, AJCC, JFCS, the Hebrew Academy and Long Beach Hillel, by providing over $245,000 in unrestricted funds for their use that were raised during the 2011 Annual Campaign. In addition, each agency receives additional funds for specific priority programs that they are conducting throughout 2012 totaling over $67,000. These programs are especially important to the community and fulfill one of the following priorities: 1) Expanding active participation in Jewish life, 2) Strengthening Jewish education and culture, 3) Supporting economically or emotionally vulnerably Jews or 4) Expanding Jewish affiliation and usage.

Not Just in Greater Long Beach EEENot only does the Annual Campaign touch the lives of everyone here in the Greater Long Beach area, it also supports programs and services for Jews and non-Jews in Israel and around the world. The Annual Campaign also reaches broader than the Greater Long Beach area through the Israel and Overseas initiatives. Over $240,000 goes to ensure that throughout 2012 Jews around the world are taken care of, that our young adults experience Israel, and that any Jew who wants to make Aliyah is able (see page 4 ____________________________________________________________________________

The Annual Campaign helps ensure that the rest of the Jews living in Ethiopia are able to make Aliyah and move to Israel.

Priority Programs Each Jewish Community Partnership agency is receiving grants for the priority programs and each of these programs touches someone close to you. These grants help The Alpert JCC to run the Senior Adult Lunch program where Senior Adults can receive a low-cost meal once a week and mix and mingle with all of their friends.

With this grant, the AJCC can again host Gesher City, a social group for young adults 22-35 with hosted Shabbat Dinners and monthly bar night gatherings that foster Jewish identity and Jewish connections. With these program grants, Jewish Family and Children’s Service can now offer additional emergency assistance to Jewish families and can expand their weekend hours to serve more clients. With the additional program grants, Long Beach Hillel can host an engagement retreat for their student leadership and can continue to host a huge Shabbat Dinner on the CSULB campus. The Hebrew Academy has been able to

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The Annual Campaign enables The Jewish Federation to meet the most important needs of our community at any given time. ____________________________________________________________________________

for more information).Our partners in these efforts include Jewish Federations of North America, Jewish Agency for Israel, The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Birthright Israel and many more organizations.

The Jewish Federation Annual Campaign Means Something to You The Annual Campaign is truly a community campaign. It funds the programs and services that are near and dear to your heart. We care for people in need here in Greater Long Beach, in Israel and around the world and we nurture and sustain Jewish life and learning today and into the future. With each gift, we address a variety of causes and issues that are important to you — that mean something to you. The Annual Campaign enables us to meet the most important needs of the community at any given time. Through the power of community and collective responsibility, we do more together than any one person could do alone. Do your part today; visit us at www.jewishlongbeach.org to make your 2012 Annual Campaign donation. Make a difference in the programs and services that mean something to you.

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Significant Growth in the Number of Immigrants to Israel in 5771 At a time of growing tension in the Middle East and the ongoing campaign to delegitimize Israel around the world, the Jewish year that ended in September saw a dramatic increase in the number of Jews who chose to make their homes in Israel.

According to the Jewish Agency for Israel, a partner agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach, some 21,300 Jews moved to Israel from around the world in 5771. This is an increase of 19% compared to 5770, during which Israel absorbed 17,883 immigrants.

Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky explains that "the choice of thousands of Jews to build their homes here is the deepest expression of a Diaspora Jew’s identification with Israel."

Minister of Immigrant Absorption, Sofa Landver, adds that "this data demonstrates the continuing trend of rising Aliyah and the strengthening of Zionism. In recent years we have seen consistent Aliyah, and at this important time the State of Israel must work to maintain the trend and continue to encourage Jews in the Diaspora to immigrate to Israel."

Of the 21,300 immigrants to Israel this past year, about 18,500 came from the former Soviet Union (FSU), North America, Latin America, Europe and other countries in the world. This is a significant increase of about 12%, compared to 16,560 immigrants from these countries in the previous year. Roughly 2,780 immigrants from Ethiopia made Aliyah in 5771, compared to about 1,320 in the

year 5770. The rate of immigration from Ethiopia is set by the government.

The statistics also show that most of the immigrants are young: From January to July 2011, approximately 62% of the olim were aged 0-34, of which about 36% are young adults between the ages of 18-34.

Approximately 8,290 immigrants arrived from the former Soviet Union, including from Russia, Ukraine, the Baltic States and Central Asian countries. This represents a dramatic increase of about 19%, with only 6,970 FSU immigrants in the previous year.

North American Aliyah reached about 4,070 as opposed to 3,720 the year before (an increase of 9%) and immigration from France rose to approximately 2,100 from 2,000 last year (an increase of 4%). From Latin America, 1,380 immigrants were absorbed in Israel compared to about 1,360 in 5770.

Over the past year, Israel has welcomed small numbers of immigrants from unexpected countries, including Hong Kong, Honduras, Vietnam, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Monaco, Suriname, China, the Philippines, Thailand, Angola, Japan, Malta, Congo, South Korea and Nicaragua.

As you read in the Jewish Community Partnership: What it Means to You Cover Story, a percentage of your Annual Campaign contribution goes to help Jews across the world make Aliyah to Israel. These immigrants then receive help with resettling in the land of Israel and benefit greatly from the support of our partner agency, The Jewish Agency for Israel.

Diaspora Jews’ affiliation with Israel has also been reflected in their visits to the country: tens of thousands of young Jews from communities around the world came for visits and tours in Israel in the framework of the Jewish Agency’s Israel experience programs and Birthright Israel. Of these, more than 10,000 students spent 10 months volunteering and studying in Israel as part of MASA Israel, an umbrella program framework of the Jewish Agency and the Israeli government. The Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign also supports these travel programs to Israel. Your Annual Campaign contribution makes this happen for thousands of young adults every year.

You make a difference in these people’s lives through the Annual Campaign. Make your donation today www.jewishlongbeach.org

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PITCH IN HELP OUT GIVE BACK BIG SUNDAY MAY 6, 2012 Join the Jewish Community Partnership for a day of giving back. There will be many social action projects to choose from designed for all ages.

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON For more information, Contact Brian Avner 562-426-7601 EXT 1014 or bavner@jewishlongbeach.org

ETHICAL WILLS: Leaving a Spiritual Legacy the Talmud. An ethical will is a personal message to family, friends and the community; it is not legally binding or a will of inheritance. Instead, an Ethical Will contains the values and wisdom you wish to leave as a “gift” to those who are important to you.

The Jewish Community Foundation invites you to join us for a free workshop on Judith Shultz how to prepare an Ethical The tradition of be- Will on Monday, February, queathing a spiritual legacy 27, 2012 at the Alpert JCC has its roots in the Bible or at 7 PM.

Our presenter will be Judith Shultz. In 2004, Judith Shultz, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and Executive Director, retired from her 25 year career at the Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Long Beach. She has also served as the Chair of the American Society of Aging: Mental Health and Aging Network (MHAN), is the 2011 winner of the MHAN award, and participated on various Boards and committees related to her specialty, mental health and

aging. She became interested in the revival of the use of ethical wills as a healthy form of communication and a link between the generations.

She has presented this workshop to many audiences in many settings for over 25 years.

“A traditional will tells your loved ones and the legal world what you want them to have. An Ethical Will tells them what you want them to know,” Judith states the importance of preparing an Ethical Will.

Why attend this presentation? Why prepare an Ethical Will? Because Ethical Wills help us to identify our “motivating values,” but more important, it helps us communicate that what we have learned and stand for will not be lost or forgotten by future generations.

There is no fee to attend, but please RSVP to Khatera at 562-426-7601 EXT. 1006 or kzubin@jewishlongbeach.org so that we have enough materials for all.

What will your legacy be?

Invest In What You Believe In A legacy gift is a meaningful way to ensure a strong Jewish future for our community.

Please consider leaving a bequest, of any size, to one or more Jewish organizations that make a difference in your life so that those organizations can continue to make a difference in the lives of others for generations to come.

You do not need to disclose the amount or the causes today, just let us know that you intend to leave a legacy by signing a letter of intent. All community members who have signed letters of intent are automatically part of the Legacy Society and will be recognized at our first Legacy Society Brunch on April 15, 2012.

To receive a copy of sample bequest language and/or a Letter of Intent, please call Sharon Kenigsberg at the Jewish Community Foundation, 562-426-7601 ext. 1008.

Your legacy lives on

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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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CONGREGATIONS

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The Unknowable God Rabbi Nancy Rita Myers

As Jews we have no images of God. Our second commandment states “You shall not make for yourself a sculptured image…” God cannot be touched, seen, or sensed. Idolatry, the worship of things believed to represent God, is one of the worst transgressions a Jew can do.

Maimonides, a great Jewish philosopher of the Middle Ages also known as called Rambam, expands the concept of idolatry to even thinking that God has any human likeness. When the Torah says, for example, “God heard”, we are not to think that God has an ear and can hear in the way people do.

Even more so, Maimonides says that God doesn’t have emotions such as anger and jealousy.

When the Torah uses these terms, they are metaphors, they merely speak in the language of human beings. For

the Rambam, we can only know what God is not. He states in the The Guide of the Perplexed I 59, “You come nearer to the apprehension of Him, may He be exalted, with every increase in the negations regarding Him, and you come nearer to that apprehension than he who does not negate…”

We can only know what we don’t know in respect to God. For those who claim that they know God and have an “unshakable faith”, I suspect they don’t challenge themselves enough. For Maimonides, those who say what God is are actually further from the truth than those who refrain. By attempting to define God, people inadvertently limit and restrain that which is without definition.

However, God transcends all ideas and concepts. In Jewish mysticism, there’s a concept referring to God as

Ein Sof, “without end.” A thirteenth century kabbalist, Azriel of Gerona, wrote, “Ein Sof cannot be conceived, certainly not expressed, though it is intimated in every thing, for there is nothing outside of it. No letter, no name, no writing, no thing can confine it.”

Have you ever had a time when you stared at the stars at night, the expanse of clouds in the sky, the power of waves crashing down at the shore, or a towering mountain and felt overwhelmed with smallness? It is in humility and sensing our limits that the majesty of creation around us can be awe inspiring. There is a radiance we only get to glimpse but we don’t get to put our hands on it because, well, we are mortal. Our life span may be 80 years but this is truly nothing compared to the age of our planet earth

estimated to be 4.54 billion years or the Rabbi Nancy Rita Myers universe at 13.7 billion years. We are indeed so small and our lives are a fraction of what exists around us. And yet, we love, live, and experience so much in just a week that we can barely remember all that occurs in our lives over the decades.

I see in the realm of unanswered questions, the beginnings of spirituality. Within the absence of certitude, begins a quest. This journey leads to more questions to be sure but it is also liberating. God may indeed be unknowable but we do know that life is amazing and truly a gift from God. Rabbi Nancy Myers is rabbi at Temple Beth David in Westminster.

Below you will find many of the exciting events happening at our local synagogues. Be sure to contact them directly if you have any questions. Their contact information is available in the Synagogue Directory on the right sidebar of this page.

Donald Schwartz, Professor of History, CSULB. Dr. Schwartz will speak about the relationship throughout history between American Jews and our country’s Presidents. Pray together with patriotic American songs, and readings incorporated into our service. Enjoy after-dinner desserts and beverages and watch a special DVD showing of “Schoolhouse Rock: America!”

Temple Beth Shalom Sunday, Feb. 12, at 9:30 a.m. TBS sisterhood will host the annual Book Review in the TBS Social Hall. The featured book is The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman. Chosen by the editors at Amazon.com as one of the 100 best novels of 2011, The Dovekeepers is the product of five years of research and writing. Hoffman has created a haunting and remarkable tale

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 Temple Beth David Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7:00 p.m. join TBD for one of a three-part seminar led by TBD member Max Sudakow: Finding and Landing a Job - Session 1; Defining Ourselves and Defining the Most Desirable Work Environment. $35 for non-members for 3 sessions.

Friday, Feb. 17, at 7:30 p.m.

TBD presents American Jews and Their Presidents with Dr.

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of the lives of four women during the final days of the Roman siege of Masada. Continental breakfast will be served prior to the discussion, $5 donation is requested, payable at the door. Please RSVP to Ilene Fuson at 562-595-9827 or gofusion@aim.com.

If your synagogue would like to be a part of this listing, please submit your events to chronicle@jewishlongbeach.org

Chabad of Cypress (O) 4454 Cerritos Ave. Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Contact: Rabbi Shmuel Marcus Phone: 714-828-1851 Email: smarcus@jewishcypress.com Website: www.jewishcypress.com 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 Rosecrans Ave. La Mirada, CA 90638 Contact: Rabbi Mark Goldfarb Phone: 562-691-2551 E-Mail-Tmplbthohr@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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inside AJCC Staff In Poland & Israel . . . . . . 2 Wellness Lectures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Movie Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Senior Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Sr, Trip to Getty Museum . . . . . . . . . . 3 Preschool Summer Registration . . . . 4 Gottlieb Youth Art Show . . . . . . . . . . . 4 College Prep Workshops for Teens . . 4

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JCCA Familiarization Trip to Poland & Israel AJCC Executive Director Jeff Antonoff and Program Director Susan Paletz were part of a group of staff and lay leaders, from 14 different JCC’s located throughout the United States and Canada, who participated in the new Jewish Community Center Association travel program, JCC Boarding Pass.

“The experience was amazing,” Susan commented. “Visiting Poland increased our knowledge of the Holocaust. In a sense, it made us bear witness to the horrific acts that occurred there. Visiting Israel was like visiting home, a place that we know we want to share with our community. The goal of the Boarding Pass trips is to enrich our members’ and our community’s knowledge and love of Jewish life and Israel.” Over the next few years, the Alpert JCC will be offering similar trips to Poland and Israel.

For information on future trips, please contact Susan Paletz at ext. 1012

Join the ‘J, get a TIFT

Group Fitness

What’s a TIFT? It’s Total Immersion Fitness Training. Our TIFT Program gives new members to the Alpert JCC six 30-minute sessions with one of our personal trainers.

The ‘J offers over 50 weekly group fitness classes that are FREE to all members. We offer Spinning, Zumba, Pilates, Yoga and much more! To check out our full group fitness schedule, or to learn more about our programming, please go to our website.

TIFT Includes: • Health assesment • Fitness center equipment orientation • Instruction in exercises appropriate for your fitness level and goals • Nutritional and health tips

Take the first step toward a Healthy & Fit You

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Susan Paletz at the Kotel in Israel

Jeff Antonoff & Susan Paletz at the JCC in Krakow, Poland

Personal trainers make the most of your time with efficient workouts, they help motivate you to stick with your exercise routine, and create fitness programs specifically designed for you to reach your goal. Whether your goal is to fit into your skinny jeans, lose weight, tone & sculpt your physique, or train for an upcoming event, the AJCC personal trainers can help you get there. To schedule a free consultation with one of our nationally certified personal trainers call (562)426-7601, ext. 1051, and you’ll be matched with the trainer whose qualifications and experience are best suited for you.

Wellness Lectures at the “J” Heart Disease & You: Signs, Symptoms & Prevention Wed, February 15, 12:30pm Dr. Nik Kapoor, Interventional Cardiologist, of St. Mary Med. Center will lead this informational lecture.

Diabetes: The 7 Warning Signs Wed, March 21, 12:30pm Dr. Ajay Meka, Internal Medicine, Sr. Clinic & Diabetes Education Team Dir. of St. Mary Med. Center will run the lecture that will conclude with a blood glucose test for all participants.

Refreshments will be served at the lectures that take place after the Alpert JCC’s weekly Senior lunch.

Lunches begin at 12pm.

The lecture is FREE & the Sr. Lunch is $4/AJCC Member; $5/Public

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Eve Lunt, elunt@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1067

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 Fri, February 4, 7:30pm

AJCC Movie Night Tuesday, February 7, 6:30pm Woody Allen’s “Midnight in Paris” A romantic comedy about a family traveling to the French capital for business. The party includes a young engaged couple forced to confront the illusion that a life different from their own is better. Starring Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams .

Running time: 94 min, PG-13 Movie style refreshments included.

$5 AJCC Member; $7/Public

AJCC Poker Club Tuesday, February 21 7-10:30pm: Game Time Doors open for registration at 6:30pm.

Texas Hold’Em Poker will be played, snacks and beverages will be served, and cash prizes will be won. $20/AJCC Member; $25/Public For details visit www.alpertjcc.org

AQUATICS

SPORTS & RECREATION

Sascha Bryan-Zwick sbryanzwick@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1035

Linda Keiles, lkeiles@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1047

Webby Dance Group-Swim Lessons February 6-29 Tiny Tots (30Min)

Ages 2-4: Wed, 3-3:45pm Ages 4-7: Wed, 4-4:45pm Intro. to basics of tap, jazz & ballet.

Come to the GesherCity Shabbat, where we’ll celebrate with good friends, great music and tasty food.

•Mon & Wed: 2pm or 3pm •Tue & Thur: 2pm, 3pm

For prices visit www.alpertjcc.org

Beginner (30Min)

Martial Arts with Sensei Mac

SENIOR ADULTS

•Mon & Wed: 2:30pm, 3:30pm •Tue & Thur: 2:30pm, 3:30pm

Classes ongoing, start anytime!

Adv. Beginner (30Min)

All Ages: Sun, 9-10am

Dr. Susan Mathieu, smathieu@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1721

Who are the Knit-Wits?

Knit-Wits is a happy knit & chat group that meets every Monday from 1 to 3pm.

Whether you’re new to knitting or a seasoned pro, join the Knit Wits. You’ll pick up new skills and refresh old ones; you can even share your patterns with the whole group. This supportive and fun-loving group’s greatest joy is knitting and crocheting items which are donated to charitable organizations, including caps for local cancer patients. Join the Knit Wits... it’ll be one of the best thing you can do for yourself and your community.

For more information call Dr. Susan Mathieu at (562) 426-7601 ext. 1721.

Contact Eve Lunt for more info. or RSVP

•Mon & Wed: 4pm •Tue & Thur: 4pm $75/AJCC Members; $90/Public

Parent & Me Martial Arts Pee Wee Martial Arts Ages 3-5: Wed, 3:45-4:45pm

Youth Martial Arts

Year-Round Private Swim Lessons One-on-one instruction for all ages with a Swim University instructor.

Spots available, call today!

Visit website for more info.

Year-Round Masters Swim Mon & Wed, 6:30-7:30pm Sat, 9-10am Ages 14+

Ages 3-12 Sundays, 11:30am-12:30pm Wednesdays, 4:45-5:45pm Thursdays, 3-4pm

Youth Sparring Ages 6-13 Sundays, 12:30-1:30pm Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30pm

Cardio Kick-Boxing Ages 18+ Sundays, 10-11am Wednesdays, 6-7pm

Year-Round Prep-Swim Team Self-Defense/Mixed Martial Arts with Coach Rafe Montes Ages 18+ Tue, Thur, 4:30-5:15pm

Sundays, 1:30-2:30pm

Ages 5-12

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Year-Round Youth Swim Team $15/AJCC Member; $25/Public Private Lessons with Sensei Mac with Coach Rafe Montes

Rosh Chodesh at the JCC Tuesday, February 21, 7pm

Mon-Thur, 5-6:30pm Fri, 4:30-5:30pm

Join other women for Rosh Chodesh, the new moon, which has special meaning to Jewish women and help us usher in the Jewish month of Adar.

FREE

To arrange for private lessons, call Sensei Mac at (562)688-9994

Ages 6-16

Contact Eve Lunt for more info.

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

Mobility Matters Become a Home-town Hero by driving seniors who can no longer drive safely in your neighborhood…

•Flexible, convenient hours •Partial gas reimbursement •Liability covered •Local destinations Note: If you’re already driving a senior, we can provide partial reimbursement for your gas expenses.

For more info. call Elbow to Elbow at (562)506-2801 or email Christopher Palzer at cpalzer@alpertjcc.org

Trip to the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles Thurs, February 16, 9am-4pm Bus leaves at 9am $20 fee includes a box lunch.

You must RSVP to Dr. Susan Mathieu at (562) 426-7601 ext. 1721.

Limited spaces.

You must RSVP to Susan Mathieu at, (562) 426-7601, ext. 1721, smathieu@alpertjcc.org

Ongoing Senior Activities Knit Wits: Mon, 1pm Lunch Program: Wed, 12pm Mah Jongg Group: Thur, 12pm Book Club: 1st Thur of month, 1pm

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TEENS/J-CREW

Natalie Chernik, nchernik@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1205

For kids entering grades 6 & up

School’s Out Vacation Day for Lincoln’s Birthday

Rachel Gordon, rgordon@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1023

Monday, February 13 For Kids in Grades K-8 We’ll celebrate Lincoln’s birthday with a party for everyone! Come bake cupcakes, play party games and make birthday presents and party favors.

Why wait until your own birthday, when you can celebrate today!

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Alayna Cosores, acosores@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1092

Parent/Child Participation Classes Friends, fun & learning, for families with children from birth-toddler, in a welcoming Jewish atmosphere.

Three different classes; find the right one for you and your baby or toddler!

From the Beginning Call for schedule Newborn through walking, with an adult Begin your new life with us at the AJCC; this class for new mothers and their infants 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 is facilitated by a caring and experienced Early Childhood Education staff member.

Yad b’ Yad (Hand in Hand) Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:15-10:45am; Meeting day depends on age of child.

For children 9-23 months, with an adult Development and discovery through experiential, hands-on learning, including music, arts & crafts, manipulatives, table and playground time; a great way to make friends you and your family will keep for a lifetime!

9am-4pm: Regular Day

ECE Summer/Fall 2012 Registration Opens in March Registration for Summer and Fall ECE Dept. programs opens in March, and AJCC membership has its privileges!

Classes will fill up; Priority registration goes to current ECE Students; next tier goes to AJCC Members, based on length of membership; if you’re not an AJCC member yet, now’s the time to become one in order to move ahead in the ECE registration process.

Contact Danielle Putnam at ext. 1090 or email at dputnam@alpertjcc.org for information on Membership, ECE Registration, or for a tour.

Kid’s Night Out Parent’s Night Off! Saturday, February 18, 5-9pm For children 12 months and older Enjoy dinner, a movie, or a walk on the beach while we take care of the kids!

Cost includes dinner, games, stories, play, staff supervision $25 (1st child in family), $20 (1st sibling), $10 (2nd sibling) Program closes when full Call Danielle Putnam at ext. 1090 or email at dputnam@alpertjcc.org

7am-6pm: Extended Day

Schools’ Out Ski/Snowboard Trip for Teens!

$55/AJCC Member; $65/Public

February 13, 7am-6pm

More info. contact Natalie Chernik at nchernik@alpertjcc.org or at ext. 1205

Grades 6 & up Hit the slopes with the J Crew! It doesn’t matter if you’re a skier, a snowboarder, or a hot chocolate sipper, we know you’ll have a blast!

Different packages available for all levels and abilities. Space extremely limited & weather-dependent.

$45/AJCC Member; $55/Public

More info. contact Natalie Chernik at nchernik@alpertjcc.org or at ext. 1205

School’s Out Vacation Day for Presidents Day Monday, February 20 For Kids in Grades K-8 It’s Election Day at the J. Find out what it takes to become a president with a presidential campaign and election, complete with our own fictional candidates, debates and more!

For more teen info. contact Teen Activities Coordinator Rachel Gordon at (562)426-7601, ext. 1023 or at rgordon@alpertjcc.org.

Check out the Alpert JCC teen page at www.alpertjcc.org or look for us on Facebook (search AJCC J Crew Teen Program).

9am-4pm: Regular Day $45/AJCC Member; $55/Public

7am-6pm: Extended Day $55/AJCC Member; $65/Public More info. contact Natalie Chernik at nchernik@alpertjcc.org or at ext. 1205

Moving On Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30am-12:30pm 18-28 months with an adult Parents enjoy playing with their child for the first hour, and then leave them in the nurturing care of experienced ECE staff. Children learn through guided group play, participating in music, rhythm, stories and dramatic play and other hands-on activities.

Emphasis on social skills and development. Provides a great transition into pre-school!

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For registration info., contact Danielle Putnam at dputnam@alpertjcc.org, or at ext. 1090

The Zena and Pauline Gatov Gallery is proud to present:

The 28th Annual Norman Gottlieb Youth Art Exhibition and Awards Exhibition runs through February 26 Awards Reception: Thursday, February 16, 6:30-8pm Each year the Gatov Gallery, in conjunction with Long Beach Unified School District, brings together a sampling of the best middle & high School art.

Everyone in the community is invited to attend the awards reception, the highlight of the event. Gift awards are presented to the top three participants from the middle & high school level. The Gottlieb show was established by past AJCC President, Norman Gottlieb and is currently funded by a generous donation from Dr. Daniel & Nicole Honigman.

Exhibition & reception open to public

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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

Race With A View

As February rolls around each year and the greeting card industry sends roughly 1,000,000 greeting cards with declarations of love worldwide, many of us find ourselves thinking about love.

The field of psychology has long known that love is the key ingredient to a healthy and happy life. Yet many of us feel we aren’t loved enough, do not know how to find or sustain loving relationships, or do not know how to access the feelings of love when we are in our deepest loneliness and despair.

Considering the season, we might use this time as an opportunity to cultivate love in our lives, find ways to celebrate the love of life itself, learn to love ourselves more fully and connect to our higher power. Have you ever asked yourself what really brings your heart into its most loving place? Is it the love of nature, your children, your pets, your friends or your spirituality that inspires you most? If we do not have a solid foundation of positive experiences of love to draw on, we can easily find ourselves adrift in times of crisis.

Here is an idea….how about sitting down and writing a love letter to yourself?

Just a note to say how proud you are of what you have accomplished in this life. What

traits or qualities in yourself are you mosty proud of?

What qualities you actually like about yourself? Most of us rarely take the time to really praise ourselves for all our efforts in this life to make ourselves, our families and our community stronger, wiser and healthier. Take the time to reflect on all you have learned thus far in your life.

Also remind yourself of all the good things you have done for others and how you have given back to your community, your friends and your family. Psychological research tells us that those of us who stop and meditate on those things which are positive in this life and come from a place of gratitude about what we have instead of from a place of all we are lacking, experience more joy and contentment in our lives. If you find this exercise difficult or just wish to improve the quality of love in your life, either for yourself or others, JFCS might be able to help.

Our counselors are always there for you when you need a little assistance in reconnecting with the best parts of yourself and can deepen your capacity for loving relationships. If you think you may like to chat with one of our counselors, please call 562-427-7916 and we would be happy to help you.

Pamela Weinstein

JFCS is proud to introduce one of our newest board members and the 2012 Race With a View Chairman, Pamela Weinstein. JFCS feels so fortunate to have such a bright and shining new face at the helm and could not be more pleased with her enthusiasm and vision for the upcoming Race.

Pamela was born in Los Angeles and raised here in Lakewood and Long Beach.

She has worked as a teacher with Long Beach Unified School District for 18 years and is currently a 6th grade teacher at Stanford Middle School. She was attracted to working with JFCS as she sees first hand how important it is that children have a stable and rewarding family life and knows that JFCS is there for families in need. She was particularly drawn to work with JFCS as they demonstrated a commitment to working with the Long Beach community.

Pamela has a long history here in the Long Beach Jewish Community. In addition to her mad Mahjongg skills, she met her husband Marcos here when he was running the JCafé. She is also a recent graduate of the New Leaders Forum through the Jewish Federation.

Pamela states, ”I envision the Race With a View to be a community event filled with fun, food and fitness. I hope to see all agencies within the Jewish Community Partnership and the community at large participate.”

To register for the event, see www.racewithaview.org or contact lmiller@jfcslongbeach.org.

A Wonderful Way to Bring in the New Year

By Dr. Susan Mathieu & Kayleigh Davis sent everyone into 2012 on a high note with a conga line that expressed the happiness felt by all who attended.

While many had already known about the Active Adult Community Connection proOn Sunday January 1st grams, many others were over 200 senior adults jubi- learning about the programs lantly rang in the New Year for the first time. “Thank you at the Alpert Jewish Commu- very much. In my memory I nity Center. This was the first can’t recall a day where I’ve Senior Adult Party of this had so much fun,” said Mari. scale and it was truly incredJeanne, a senior who ible. was new to the AJCC before The event featured The the party said, “This seems Latin Groove’s dancers, The like such a great place to Famous Pizzaro Brothers and meet people. I never knew “SHAKE and the Chan- that this place had so much toosies,” who enticed even going on.” Jeanne looks forthe most resistant guest to get wards to attending the Senior onto the dance floor. The Lunches every Wednesday grand finale was the Dee at noon.

Dee Wah Diddy Band who We offer our gratitude to

those who were involved in making this event a success.The Archstone Foundation Grant helped to underwrite the event including the refreshments and the entertainment. Penny and Kurt Bayless set up a quirky photography booth and Kayleigh Davis created the program and provided transportation to the event.

If you liked the New Year Celebration, stay tuned for “Senior Prom” on May 20.

The Active Adult Community Connection , a collaborative program with JFCS, AJCC and the Jewish Federation, plans to partner with Unite Clothing to host a “Senior Prom” which we hope will be an equally exuberant celebration!

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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Hillel at CSULB FOR MORE INFORMATION: WEB: www.Beachhillel.org EMAIL: beachhillel@gmail.com PHONE: 562-985-7068 or 562-426-7601 ext 1424

Welcome Back, CSULB!

Beach Hillel student, Devora Ebriani (left), showcases her original artwork and jewelry at Jewlicious Festival 7.0

Spring semester is in full swing as students return from winter break. A warm welcome home goes out to the Beach Hillel students who traveled on the TaglitBirthright Israel winter trip.

Their stories and photo-

graphs from the trip will be featured in the Chronicle in the coming issues.

Welcoming students back for a great semester, Beach Hillel has a variety of exciting programs in February. The Beach Hillel Annual Tu B’Shvat seder will bring students together in the park to celebrate the new year of the trees. Students will eat fruits and nuts and enjoy nature while learning about our environment.

Another exciting event coming up is Jewlicious Festival 8.0, which will take place February 24-26. This year for the

Study Abroad in Israel first time, the festival will take place on the historic Queen Mary. Jewlicious Festival 8.0 is a three-day music, arts, and culture gathering which is produced by Jewlicious Festivals, Jewlicious.com, Beach Hillel, SoCal JSS and powered by Jconnect. Since 2005, hundreds of Jewish students and young adults have been brought together annually to enjoy concerts, kosher food, comedy, speakers, and so much more. Visit www.jewlicious.com/jf8 to purchase festival tickets and for more information.

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PST for the Summer Young Professionals Birthright Trip through the Jewish Federation & Family Service of Orange County. This is a special trip just for young professionals.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach is partnering with JFFS OC to get a great Southern California group to Israel. The trip is a 10 day free trip in conjunction with Birthright Israel and The Israel Experience. Participants will get to explore Is-

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Mifgash (encounter): An opportunity to meet young Israeli adults to learn first-hand about what it's like to live in Israel.

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The California State University (CSU) Office of International Programs (OIP) is pleased to announce the reopening of its program in Israel starting fall 2012. CSU systemwide study abroad programs in Israel allow you to earn col- Brittany Trost (left) and Allison LaKomski (right) enjoy a camel ride on Beach Hillel’s Taglitlege credit that will be Birthright Israel winter trip directly placed on your CSU transcript.

You can even use your current only research university in financial aid to cover the northern Israel. Haifa is situcosts. No prior Hebrew lan- ated on a natural bay beguage study required. Must tween the Mediterranean be of Junior (3rd year) stand- Sea and Mount Carmel. The ing and have a minimum GPA university sits atop Mount of 3.0. Subjects offered in- Carmel and serves a culturclude: Hebrew & Arabic Lan- ally diverse student body of guages, History, Jewish almost 13,000 students. StuStudies, Literature, Middle dents must complete at least East Studies, Peace & Con- one college-level course with flict Studies, Political Science, a focus on contemporary Middle Eastern Studies to be and Psychology.

All International Programs admitted into the program.

For more information, visit participants in Israel will attend the University of Haifa. www.calstate.edu/IP. The University of Haifa is the

Beach Hillel’s Taglit-Birthright Israel If you or someone you know is Jewish, between the ages of 18 & 26, and has never traveled on a peergroup trip to Israel, Beach Hillel’s Taglit-Birthright Israel trip offers the best ways to have the time of your life in Israel for free!

Taglit-Birthright Israel provides students with free airfare to Israel, free accommodations, free meals, and free touring for a ten day experience. Participants can expect to learn about Israel from their peers, Israelis on their trip, their Israeli tour ed-

ucator, and through their own eyes. They will see the cities, industries and nightlife that aren’t covered on network news. Activities range from hiking Masada, exploring the tunnels under the Western Wall, drumming with the Bedouin in their desert tents, and dancing in an Israeli nightclub.

All you have to do is apply. Registration for the Summer 2012 trip begins February 15.

Visit www.freeisraeltrip.org for more information and to register.

HEBREW ACADEMY Award Winning Academics in a Genuine Jewish Environment

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Enrichment Academy Dr. Carlson, Principal Usually, children need to be in an environment that sparks their desire to pursue their curiosity and learning.

Children and teens tend to understand good and bad grades in a general way, and they sense that they should attend classes, but that is where their knowledge begins and ends.

Our goal at The H. A. is to spark a love of learning and community that never subsides. We seek to establish a scholarly environment that makes learning and curiosity “the things.” Everything we do is tied to enriching our students’ educational and Judaic present and future.

To build on this goal, on Wednesday January 4, the H. A. launched a new program called, “Enrichment Academy.” Some of the enrichment activities are: Making Magic, taught by a Rick

Bloom, a parent who works at Magic Castle; Dance taught by Miss Laura, owner of Tippi Toes Dance Studio; Martial Arts taught by Master Clare from Victory Martial Arts Studio; Drama co-taught

by Chaya Leah Sufrin and Coach Wilcoxson, Judaic & General Studies teachers; Gymnastics instructed by Shlomit Zilpa, former gymnast; Wood Working instructed by general contractor, Nels Carlson; Book Making taught by Dr. Carlson, the principal; Broadcasting taught by Ms.

Natasha, recent college graduate; Baseball coached by former baseball great, Joe Dickman and Soccer coached by Coach Cano, former UC Irvine coach & current Soka University coach. All classes are offered to the students as part of their amazing H. A. education.

We see Enrichment Academy as an opportunity to extend the students’ learning experiences on campus and help save the families driving time by eliminating the need for parents to take their children to extra-curricular activities. Buses exited the school by 4:00 pm, and all children were home in time to enjoy family dinner time. For more information or questions, please contact Dr. Carlson at: mcarlson@hebrewacademyhb.com or call the H.A. office.

A Gift to Remember from the Hebrew Academy

Can you Hear Them Crying is a theatrical sequel to “Children of the Holocaust” and based on the book “I Never Saw Another Butterfly” which is based on a collection of poetry and writings in a transit camp known as the Theresienstadt Getto from 1941-1945.

The Hebrew Academy of Huntington Beach is proud to present “Can You Hear Them

Crying”. The audience will be captivated with poetry, symbolic scenery and costumes. The play combines, not just acting, but the use of painting and artistically decorating a complicated set coupled with dance and music.

The play is a poignant theatrical tribute based on the thoughts of more than 200 young people whose diaries

were found after the liberation of the concentration camps. The narrative features actual stories and poems written by the lost children themselves. Their own words will describe their hopes and dreams coupled with scenes of their daily life in the camps in their desperate moments of hope.

Please join the H. A. as the cast offers this remembrance on February 22 at 7 p.m. at the H.A. Cast members include Muka Eilfort, Esther Margoline, Miriam Geisinsky and Mindy Lew. For more information and to reserve tickets call the school office. Women Only

with their grandparents. Students will have the opportunity in planting a couple of new trees in the already expanding orchard.

Mr. Stephen Berger, a Hebrew Academy volunteer, member of the California Native Plant Society and botanical expert, has been our expert farmer for many years. With his and many others’ time, talent and support, we have been able to grow a number of fruits, vegetables and trees on our beautiful campus, all in time for Tu B’Shevat and Grandparents Day.

Tu B’Shevat, the 15th of Shevat on the Jewish calendar, celebrated this year on Wednesday, February 8, is the day that marks the beginning of a “New Year for Trees.” This is the season in which the earliest-blooming trees in the Land of Israel emerge from their winter sleep and begin a new fruitbearing cycle.

This year Grandparents Day at the H. A. recognizes the importance of our heritage, our community and relationships across generations and will celebrate Tu B’shevat in style.

Our budding third grade students will share this day

February Upcoming Events OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY: Middle School Science Fair Monday, February 6

Grandparents Day Tu B’Shevat Wednesday, February 8

Upper School Science Fair Presentations Tuesday, February 7

K-5 Family Fund Day Hiking Sunday, February 19

Preschool Fundraiser Parents Night Out Wednesday, February 8

K-5 Rosh Chodesh Assembly Thursday, February 23 Town Hall Assembly Every Tuesday

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NCJW Charter Day Luncheon National Council of Jewish Women Long Beach Section invites you to the 66th Annual Charter Day Lunchhonoring Arline eon, Hillinger. Arline’s accomplishments will be celebrated Tuesday, February 21 at Old Ranch Country Club in Seal Beach at 12:00 noon. She will be honored with the prestigious Hannah G. Solomon Humanitarian Award.

Some people have a way of giving us a much needed lift. They make our lives brighter and our hearts lighter, but we do not always get the chance to tell them how we feel, Arline is one of these people.

Arline is a longtime member of NCJW and has served on several committees.

Her in-laws, the

Hillinger’s, w e r e founding members of Temple Israel and Arline has volunteered there in Arline Hillinger many capacities. Her artistic talents have gravitated toward ceramics and she has filled her home and those of her friends with beautiful works of her hands.

Afternoon entertainment will be provided by Louis Owens.

To make a reservation please send check for $72 to Judy Leff, 3011 Hillrose Drive, Rossmoor, CA 90720 or call Linda Calderon at 562-598-7874 for more information.

s a v e t h e D a t e NCJW Sunday, March 4, 9:30am - 2:30pm at the Alpert JCC “Sounding the Alarm for Women's Rights” Program by Rabbi Nancy Myers,Temple Beth David Topic Jewish Imperatives for Social Justice Keynote speaker, Sheri Eshet, Director of NCJW Israel Office Topic: Defending Women's Rights $30 fee includes refreshments, program and lunch

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CCEJ Interfaith/Intercultural Breakfast The 21st Annual Interfaith/Intercultural Breakfast will take place Thursday, February 23, 7:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency, Long Beach.

Mr. Gene Lentzner, Human Relations advocate and CCEJ Treasurer will be the keynote speaker.

This year Gene Lentzner will mark his 90th birthday.

This milestone makes Gene an eyewitness to and in many cases a participant in some of this nation’s most significant social justice history.

From growing up in an Italian/Catholic neighborhood in the 20’s and 30’s to serving in WWII; liberating

Call Anna 562-426-7601 EXT 1007 or Yolanda 562-426-7601 EXT 1314 for more information

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people of his own faith from Nazi death camps to attending Harvard as part of the quota system, only to face personal discrimination; to becoming a successful business owner, Gene has played a leading role in re-defining human relations for his generation and those who have followed.

Hosted by The California Conference for Equality and Justice (CCEJ), formerly known as The National Conference of Christians and Jews (NCCJ), the Breakfast incorporates the traditions of several religious and cultural groups that contribute to the

ethnic and spiritual mosaic of the community.

The cochairs for the event are Eloy Ortiz Oak- Gene Lentzner ley, President of Long Beach City College and Steven Moskowitz, Senior Rabbi, Temple Israel.

Benefactors Gene and Ann Lentzner began their perpetual gift nine years ago helping to underwrite all future CCEJ Interfaith/Intercultural Breakfasts, allowing CCEJ to keep ticket prices affordable.

Registration will begin at 6:45 a.m., with breakfast to follow at 7:30 a.m. The cost is $38 per person. For reservations please call 562-4358184 or email amize@ caccej.org. Seating is limited and reservations must be made by February 16, 2012.

For tributes to the Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation please call 562-426-7601 EXT 1314

Janet & Harold Pottebaum Ball

SEYMOUR PIZER FUND •To Liz & Terry Fiskin, in memGENERAL FUND ory of your mother Ursula Jewish Federation •To Bob & Sandy Rips, in Fleishcher, from Madge Pizer GENERAL FUND honor of your 50th Anniver•In memory of Robert E. sary, from Art & Marilynn MARCIE BALAN Redner, from Beverly R. Segal BLAKEY FUND Nomberg •To George Rosenthal, for a PAULA BLUM speedy recovery, from Jack FEDERATION SENIOR FUND Blecher & Renee Simon WEINBERG CAMPUS •To Laura Mathews, thank •To Gail Goldfarb, in memFUND you for all that you do for our ory of Norm Goldfarb, from •To Dr. Susan Mathieu, in community, from Marianne Sandy Horwitz your honor Appel •In memory of Lorrie Kramer, For tributes to JFCS please call 562-4267601 ext 235 or 562-427-7916 ISRAEL AND from Carole Skidmore OVERSEAS FUND B’nai Mitzvah •To John Berns, in memory of TOBY ROTHSCHILD TEMPLE BETH DAVID Russell Berns, from Sandra HOLIDAY/OUTREACH Aria and Zachary Goldstein Carlsen & family FUND •To Esther Falk & family, in Jewish Community memory of your beloved Foundation mother & grandmother, from GENERAL FUND Susan & Mark Paletz •To Madelyn & Pat West, in honor of your community serv- ECE ice, from Daryl & Sandy •To Lori Davidson, for her 30 Phillips years of exemplary service to Aria & Zachary Goldstein the AJCC, from Mr.& Mrs. will be called to the Torah on JEAN BLAKEY Bret Quinlan February 25. They are sevJEWISH STUDIES For tributes to AJCC please call 562-426- enth graders at Masuda SCHOLARSHIP FUND School in Fountain Valley. As •To Leslie Shiffman, get well 7601 ext 1414 part of their Mitzvah project, wishes, from Barbara & Leon JFCS they are volunteers at FriendShoag GENERAL JFCS FUND ship Circle. Aria visits the res•To Eric Robinson, in memory •To Barbara & Don Kaplan idents at Bubbe and Zadie's of your beloved mother, from & family, in memory of Lee assisted living. Zachary orBarbara & Leon Shoag Firstman from Janet & Harold ganized a Karaoke contest to •To Cantor David & Yetta Pottebaum raise funds for scholarships at Kane, in honor of your an•To Joanne Ratner, in memClubhouse Academy Chilniversary, from Romola & ory of your sister Pam, from dren's Theater.

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Obituary Sol Frankel Sol Frankel of Phoenix died June 29, 2011. He was was born in 84 and Chicago. He was the former director of Israel Bonds, Western Region, and the former executive director of the Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach & West Orange County. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Survivors include his wife, Josephine; daughters Gail Turett of Federal Way, Wash., Debra of Los Angeles and Judith Lamb of Costa Mesa, Calif.; brother, Carl of Pittsburgh; and two grandchildren.

Services were held and arrangements were made by Sinai Mortuary.

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