Jewish Community Chronicle - February 2017 Senior Issue

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Non-stop Action For Our Seniors

By Danny Levy, Director of Development, Jewish Federation & Jewish Community Foundation

Richard Blythe (l) and Inge Johnson (r) enjoying the new year at the Seniors New Year’s Day Bash.

Our local agencies and synagogues collaborate on many amazing programs to support and inspire seniors in a multitude of ways. The Jewish Federation’s Annual Community Campaign, provides funds to support these senior programs.

Susan Mathieu, the Senior Adult Coordinator, of the Alpert Jewish Community Center, is proud to come into work everyday, ready to ensure creative senior programs to get participants up on their feet and feeling productive, always with a fun twist. The biggest program is the Senior Lunch Program, held each Wednesday at 12 noon. The nutritional portion of the lunch is generously funded in part from a SCAN Healthcare Community Grant. Each week, they welcome local seniors for lunch, companionship and a wonderful program. It is truly incredible to see so many senior adults file into the lunch and afternoon program. The smiles and conversation can lift anyone’s spirit; Susan says it feels like a Bar or Bat Mitzvah each Wednesday.

Year’s Day Bash. One participant shared that, as a widow, she would normally be alone on New Year’s Day, but having the Bash to come to saved her from depression. Another participant who has no transportation, thanked the Ruth & Louis Davis Transportation Fund at the Jewish Community Foundation for sending a bus to pick up her and many of her Jewish friends from Leisure World to participate in the New Year’s Bash. And yet another, was thankful for the live band, as it reminded her of dancing on Coney Island with her husband in the ‘40’s.

Many local seniors find volunteer programs to be fulfilling and beneficial. Another agency, geared specifically towards older adults, is RSVP, housed on the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus. RSVP matches the personal interests and skills of 600 plus older adults with opportunities to help solve community problems, offering portal-to-portal supplemental insurance and mileage reimbursement. RSVP volunteers contribute anywhere from a few, to over forty hours a week. Volunteers are provided flexibility and choices in their assignments. Some

volunteers have expressed that the holidays are more meaningful because of their work in preparing and participating in the AJCC Senior New Year’s Bash.

RSVP provides opportunities for people 55 and over to make a difference in their community through volunteer service.

The Jewish Community Foundation, through it’s Unrestricted Fund, made a grant in 2016 to Jewish Family & Children’s Service to provide Shabbat and Holiday dinners to Jewish seniors in assisted living or other group settings or at individual homes. Another grant went to Chabad of Los Alamitos to engage High School students in the Ethel’s Chicken Soup program, which offers free hot meals delivered to seniors in crisis.

Myrna Simon (l) and Judy Leff (r) deliver Shabbat meals for JFCS.

The Hebrew Academy works with the AJCC Senior Adult department to include seniors for the schools annual Grandparents Day. Some years the event coincides with Tu B’Shvat and they plant trees.

Hebrew Academy student with one day Grandparent.

A Senior Horah!

Your support of the 2017/5777 Jewish Federation’s Annual Community Campaign allows such programs and activities to continue.

Please make your annual pledge now, if you have not already done so.

Please contact Danny Levy, 562.426.7601 ext. 1007, dlevy@jewishlongbeach.org Leisure World attendees of the New Years Day Bash.

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Ethel’s Chicken Soup Program recipient.

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Legacy of Leadership: A Tremendous Success!

Tu b’Shvat: Celebrating Our Reliance Upon Nature

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Legacy of Leadership: A Tremendous Success!

Thank you to all who sponsored, purchased tribute ads and braved the rain to attend the 2017 Legacy of Leadership dinner. We had close to 400 celebrating our honorees and the community. Special thank you to Jenny Kdoshim, event planner, who donated her time and brought us excellent vendors at such savings. Thank you to this year’s Legacy of Leadership Co-Chairs Melissa Carr Kreitenberg & Arthur Kreitenberg and Yehudis & Yitzy Geisinsky for an absolutely well-received event. Congratulations to our honorees Gerda & Harold Seifer, Bobby Kronick, and Rita & Barry Zamost.

Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia addressing the crowd and congratulating the honorees.

Sara Zamost with twins, Zoe and Olivia, as they watch their grandparents Rita & Barry Zamost receive the Lifetime of Service Award.

Frieda Rapoport Caplan enjoys the program.

Rita & Barry Zamost accepting their Lifetime of Service Award.

Legacy of Leadership Co-Chairs Yehudis & Yitzy Geisinsky (l) and Melissa Carr Kreitenberg & Arthur Kreitenberg (r) with Lifetime of Service Award Honoree, Bobby Kronick (c).

Melissa Carr Kreitenberg & Arthur Kreitenberg (l) present Gerda & Harold Seifer (r) with the Rodef Tzedek Pursurer of Justice Award for their many years of tireless service to the local Jewish Community.

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Area Synagogue Upcoming Events Please contact the synagogue directly with any questions using the Synagogue Directory (right) and see our Community Calendar at jewishlongbeach.org for more community event listings.

BEIT HALEV Friday, 2/3, 7:00 pm: Kabbalat Shabbat Service.

Every Friday evening in Clubhouse 6, Room B (upstairs).

Saturday, 2/4, 10:00 am: First Saturday Morning Service. Takes place every Saturday morning. Location TBA. Monday, 2/6, 10:30 am: Judaism 101. 11:30 am: New Leadership Training. Learn how to lead a service. 1:00 pm: Trope (Torah Chanting).

Tuesday, 2/7, 11:30 am: Beginning Hebrew. 12:30 pm: Intermediate Hebrew.1:30pm: Advanced Hebrew. Location for classes is TBA. For directions on locations & further information, please call Rabbi Galit Levy-Slater at (562) 715-0888 or (562) 493-2680.

Sunday, 2/26, 6:00 pm: Rosh Chodesh Adar Observation. The celebration of the New Moon, and Tribute to the Women of the Wall in the Leisure World Rose Garden.

CONGREGATION SHIR CHADASH Wednesday, 2/1, 4:00 pm: Torah Study. Join Rabbi Gindlin and study Torah in all its beauty & depth.

It’s not necessary to know Hebrew to participate. Takes place every Wednesday afterwards on 2/8, 2/15 & 2/22.

Friday, 2/3, 7:00 pm: Shabbat Tikvah. Feel the energy as our new generation of young adults create services together with Rabbi Gindlin, featuring their favorite melodies & poetry.

Friday, 2/10, 7:00 pm:

Synagogue Directory 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 Chabad of Los Alamitos (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

Tu B’Shvat Shabbat. If you thought Passover was the only “Seder” of the year, think again. Join Congregation Shir Chadash to ponder upon a world of fruits, celebrate natural foods found in Israel & have a special, fun evening for the whole family.

Be reminded of everyone’s responsibility to care for the environment. Please RSVP. Friday, 2/17, 6:00 pm: Congregational Dinner & Family Shabbat Experience.

Meals are kosher vegetarian.

Cost is $8 adults & free for children under 13.

Friday, 2/24, 7:00 pm: Join Rabbi Gindlin for a spiritually renewing & meditative Shabbat experience.

SHUL BY THE SHORE Wednesday, 2/8, 7:30 pm: Torah & Tea with Chanie Perelmuter. This is a monthly gettogether. A little tea & nosh for the women in the community with an inspiring talk given

by Chanie Perelmuter & Chaya Leah Sufrin. It is a very enjoyable evening open to all women. Located at the

Perelmuter’s Home at 1031 family Shabbat dinner and E. Amelia Drive, Long Beach, stay for the special musical CA 90807. family Shabbat service to follow. Everyone is welcome TEMPLE BETH DAVID to come & celebrate this Sunday, 2/12, 10:30 am: fun-filled evening. Temple Adult Education Lecture. Beth Shalom looks forward Rabbi Peter Levi & “The to seeing everyone there.

Delegitimization of Israel”.

Suggested donations $5 per Wednesday, 2/15, 9:00 am: individual. $15 per family.

Mah Jongg Tournament.

RSVP to Hazzan Judy Sofer at Sunday, 2/19, 8:00 am: office@tbslb.org by Tuesday, Blood Drive.

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Sunday, 2/26, 9:00 am: Saturday, 2/25, 9:00 am: Hamentashen Baking.

Torah School. 10:30 am: Ruach Shabbat Service.

TEMPLE BETH OHR Celebrate a Musical Morning Sunday, 2/14, 1:00 pm: Shabbat with special musical Gay Gezunt & Zingen Far guest, Leeav Sofer. Festive Sholem Chorus with Cantor Kiddush to follow.

Chaplain Fran Chain. The only full-time Yiddish chorus joins TEMPLE ISRAEL Klezmer band Gay Gezunt Tuesday, 2/7, 7:00 pm: for an afternoon of joyous Joys of Jewish Learning Tu soulful, spirited music. Join us B’Shvat Seder. Temple Israel’s for a magical afternoon of Tu B’Shvat Seder is a beautiful dancing down the aisles. way to celebrate the holiday.

Temple Israel hopes you TEMPLE BETH SHALOM will join them for this unique Friday, 2/17, 6:00 pm: learning & social opportunity.

Family Shabbat Dinner. Cost is $18 per person. Please 7:15 pm: Family Musical RSVP to the Temple Office at Shabbat Service. Join Temple (562) 434-0996 or clw@tilb.

Beth Shalom for a special org.

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) 13044 Del Monte Drive Seal Beach, CA 90740 Contact & Phone: President - 562-431-0113 Phone: Membership - 562-296-5567 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 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 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 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 Ohr (R) 15721 E. Rosecrans Ave. La Mirada, CA 90638 Contact: Rabbi Mark Goldfarb Phone: 714-521-6765 Email:office@templebethohr.com Website: www.templebethohr.com 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 (R) 10629 Lakewood Boulevard Downey, CA 90241 Contact: Rabbi Daniel Mehlman Phone: 562-861-9276 Email: templenertamid1@dslextreme.com Website: www.downeytemplenertamid.org (C)=Conservative (I)=Independent (O)=Orthodox (R)=Reform

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Tu b’Shvat: Celebrating Our Reliance Upon Nature

By Rabbi Dr. Mark Goldfarb

In a short while, we will celebrate the holiday of Tu B’Shvat “The New Year for the The Rabbi Dr. Mark Trees.”

Goldfarb Hebrew words, Tu b’Shvat, refer not so much to the name of the holiday, rather the date of the holiday.

Tu B’Shvat, in Hebrew ‫ט״ובשבט‬, refers to the date.

“Tu” is a pronunciation of the Hebrew letters for the number 15 and it falls during the Hebrew month of Shvat.

The Mishnah teaches us that there are four new years in each year: the new year for royalty, trees, cattle and sheep, and for counting.

We know the “new year for counting,” as the holiday of Rosh Hashanah, when we count the years. This year being 5777. We can appreciate the new year for royalty, when in 2012 as we watched Great Britain celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. What are we to make of a new year for cattle, sheep and trees?

In the Biblical days, and days of The Temple, it was important to know the age of animals to be sacrificed and of the fruit of the trees.

Animals of a certain age were needed for specific

sacrifices. The Passover offering was to be a one year old lamb or goat kid.

How do you know which lamb or goat kid is one year old? A date was determined, during which most sheep and goat give birth. Though the lamb or kid may not be exactly 365 days old, upon reaching this designated date, the animal was thought of as being one year old and thus appropriate to be offered as a sacrifice.

The same is true of fruits of the tree. The Torah teaches that the first three years of fruit growth was supposed to ripen and fall to the ground.

A great way of providing nutrients to the young fruit tree. During the fourth year, the fruit was to be brought to the High Priest at The Temple and sacrificed. It was only from the fifth year on that the farmer was able to use or sell the fruit produced by the tree. Regardless of when the tree was planted or first bore fruit, on Tu B’Shvat, the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shvat, all fruit trees age one year.

All of these different “new years” in a single calendar year might sound confusing, until one considers the number of “new years” we celebrate in our calendar year. There’s the “new year for education,” which occurs in August or September

when schools begin the next academic year. There’s the “new year” for baseball, football, basketball, hockey, and other sports which have their opening day/kickoff/ season openers at various times during the year. There’s also business and corporate fiscal “new years” that don’t always coincide with the calendar new year.

Why is it important for us to observe Tu B’Shvat today? We no longer bring the offerings of our fruit trees for a sacrifice to any place.

Indeed, most of us do not have fruit trees in our yards!

After the destruction of the Temple by the Romans in the year 70 C.E. and the exile of most Jews from the Land of Israel, Tu B’Shvat took on new significance.

It became a wide spread custom to eat fruits that grew in the Land of Israel. With the establishment of the modern State of Israel, Tu B’Shvathas taken on additional meaning.

It is a popular custom to donate money to the Jewish National Fund to pay for planting of trees in Israel.

In the 16th Century, Sephardic Mystics created a Tu B’Shvatseder, modeled on the Passover Seder.

During a Tu B’ShvatSeder, participants read selections from the Hebrew Bible and Rabbinic texts and eat fruits and nuts traditionally

2017 at Temple Beth Ohr in La Mirada, CA. TEMPLE BETH OHR Tyler and his brother Trent love the history & soul that Tyler Porter is Temple Beth Ohr and the intense spirituality that it holds for them and their family. Tyler attends Carden School in Whittier, CA. He is active in soccer and plays for the AC Brea club. This past December, Tyler and the Porter Family won first place in the Iron Chef Latke Tyler Porter will be called competition. For his mitzvah to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah project, Tyler is assisting the on Saturday, February 25th, Temple Beth Ohr Sisterhood

with their delivery of baskets to homebound members.

Tyler said, “I have chosen something for my Mitzvah Project that directly affects people in my community and that I can do hands-on.” Tyler even learned how to make chocolates with his greatgrandma Mimi to add into each bag.

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associated with the land of Israel. In the Book of Deuteronomy, five fruits and two grains are associated with the land of Israel: wheat, barley, vines, figs and pomegranates, olive trees, and date honey. Participants at a Tu B’Shvat seder also drink four cups of wine or juice. The first cup is white wine or juice, to symbolize winter. For the second cup, a little red is added, a hint of spring. The third cup is red with white added, symbolic of late spring. The fourth cup is red, representing summer.

Many congregations and communities observe a Tu B’Shvat seder and I encourage you to find a congregation with which to experience the fun and joy of this seder!

Much in Judaism acknowledges humanity’s interdependence with and total reliance upon nature.

The Rabbis of our Talmud teach us that, without trees, life could not exist. When the Eternal One created the first human, the Eternal One took Adam around to all the trees of the Garden of Eden, and said to Adam, “Behold My works, how beautiful and commendable they are!

All that I have created, for your sake I created it. Pay heed that you do not corrupt and destroy My universe; for if you corrupt it, there is no

one to repair it after you.”

(Midrash) Another favorite story from the Talmud is about Choni, the Circle Drawer.

One day, Choni saw an old man planting a carob tree.

His grandchild was helping him. Choni laughed. “Foolish man,” he said, “Do you think you will still be alive to eat the fruit of this tree?” The old man replied: “I found trees in the world when I was born. My grandparents planted them for me. Now I am planting for my grandchildren.”

Weary from the heat of the day, Choni retired to a shady spot for a nap. But the short nap became a sleep of 70 years! When he awakened, he was surprised to see a full-grown carob tree and an elderly man picking its fruit. “Are you the man who planted the tree?” Coni asked? “No,” the old man replied. “My grandfather planted it for me.” It was then that Choni realized the obligation incumbent upon each generation.

May we have the strength and courage to do what we need to do so that we can leave our grandchildren a world in which their grandchildren can thrive.

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Rabbi Dr. Mark Goldfarb is the Rabbi of Temple Beth Ohr in La Mirada. He is a member of the Central Conference of American Rabbis.

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Comprehensive Care Important for Seniors With costs for assisted living and skilled nursing facilities far outpacing increases in social security adjustments and changes in Medicare coverage, seniors are opting to stay in their residences for as long as possible. In many cases this is an excellent choice, particularly if the senior is able-bodied and can perform most of the daily tasks of living. As time passes, however, a senior’s circle of support— family members, neighbors, and friends—may become concerned with their loved one’s ability to care for himself or herself. The time may come to seek outside assistance.

JFCS, with its newly-

launched atHome program, is the first point of contact for seniors and their caregivers.

The process may begin with the JFCS social work team conducting a safety assessment of the senior’s living arrangements to ensure that there are no hazards that could have disastrous consequences.

From there, the team can assess the capabilities and limitations of the senior and make the appropriate recommendations for the senior to have in-home nonmedical care. JFCS will then set up a meeting for the senior and his or her circle of support and 24Hr HomeCare, a premier non-medical home care company. The collaboration

between JFCS and 24Hr HomeCare will quickly link those who need expert, reliable, and competitivelypriced in-home assistance.

“As an agency working with many older adults and people with temporary or permanent physical or cognitive challenges, we want to be able to quickly respond to their needs. By collaborating closely with 24Hr HomeCare, we will be able to set appointments for clients and their families or circles of support to assess their needs quickly and begin services right away. Our program will offer flexibility for clients so that they can utilize services for as short or as long a period of time as they need,”

said Kathryn Miles, Jewish Family & Childern’s Service Executive Director. atHome will connect 24Hr HomeCare’s full range of inhome care services to JFCS’ array of services, including case management, money management, counseling, support groups, assessments, and Friendly Visitor Program.

“Our collaboration truly provides the majority of our clients with the care and attention they need to age in place safely. Through 24Hr HomeCare, there is always someone on duty, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, should a problem arise. This level of attention will ease the minds of family members who may live far away and not be able to provide hands-on

Friendly Visiting: An Opportunity to Make a Difference What kind of difference does a friendly face make?

To the person giving it? To the person receiving it?

We all know what it’s like to feel a little bit lonely.

Especially as we age and physical capacities limit us to being home-bound, our opportunities for socializing diminish. And yet, our need for community and social

support remains as strong as ever. JFCS offers one specific, important way to meet this crucial need: our Friendly Visitor program offers you the opportunity to meet weekly with a home-bound senior you may have never otherwise have had the chance to meet.

As you hear their stories, you give older adults an opportunity to reframe their

story and share with you the meaning and purpose in their lives. As you converse, read, or play games together, you will bring much-needed consistent social contact and affirmation into their lives.

As a Friendly Visitor, you will benefit from knowing a unique individual and the satisfaction that you are blessing them with your companionship

during your friendly visits.

You will also receive training and guidance, give back to the community, hear stories from unique individuals from different eras, and learn and grow in serving seniors.

If you would like to find out more, please contact Ingrid Chung at (562) 427-7916 or email socialservicesinterns@ jfcslongbeach.org.

care,” noted Miles. “While we respect the desire for choice and have other referral options if our clients want to compare services and pricing, we have found that 24Hr HomeCare rises above all others because of their responsiveness and their experienced, compassionate, and welltrained caregivers.”

For more information about atHome and their services, contact JFCS of Long Beach & West Orange County at (562) 427-7916 or visit us on our website at www.jfcslongbeach.org.

JFCS On the Move

Supporting Caregivers in Older Adult Services Program

By Jennifer Bustamante & Annamarie Lee, Jewish Family & Children’s Service Master of Social Work Interns

Being a caregiver can be a rewarding job, but it is important to remember that caring for yourself is just as important as caring for your loved one. Caregiving is providing physical or emotional care for either a spouse, friend, or loved one at home. Caregiving can involve medication assistance, meal preparation, bathroom assistance, and transportation.

In the role of caregiver, you

are there to provide support and to help make decisions for the person you’re caring for.

Like any role, caregiving has its advantages and disadvantages. Caregiving is a rewarding experience. You may find comfort in knowing you are the person to love and care for your loved one. It can establish a deeper connection between you and the person you are caring for, and help bring peace to their life.

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In contrast, caregiving can also bring about feelings of frustration, sadness, and guilt.

It is a time-consuming job and can cause burn out. It is easy for you to forget yourself and put all your thoughts and efforts into the other person.

Asking for help or assistance is not a bad thing. Self-care is just as important as the care you give to your loved one.

JFCS now facilitates a monthly caregiver support

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group from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm on the second Thursday of every month. This caregiver support group is free of charge and is a chance for caregivers to find support from one another and connect with others. The support group is a safe place where caregivers can discuss the stress, rewards and challenges of caregiving.

Please contact JFCS at (562) 427-7916 to join the group.

JFCS Boardmember Dr. Mark Dressner (r) and his spouse Dr. Matt Davis (l) volunteer to pack food boxes at the recent Performance Plus Tire Superstore Annual Food Drive. Over 1800 boxes of nonperishable food items were packed and distributed to agencies who work with those in need. JFCS received 70 boxes and 50 grocery store gift cards for clients needing emergency assistance. Hats off to Joyce and Hank Feldman and their staff who generously procure the food items and gift cards to help so many local families.

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Message from the Executive Director

The evening of Friday, February 10, is Tu B’Shevat.

Tu B'Shevat, the 15th day of the Jewish month of Shevat, is also known as the New Year for Trees. In Israel, the day is celebrated as an ecological awareness day, and trees are planted in celebration. There are several customs related to this holiday.

One custom is to eat a new fruit on this day or to eat from the Seven Species (shivat haminim) described in the Torah as being abundant in the land of Israel. The Seven Species are wheat, barley, grapes (vines), figs, pomegranates, olives, and dates (honey). People often celebrate by having Seders in the tradition of Passover where they eat the Seven Species.

Be sure to stop by the table in the Promenade on Friday, February 10, at 9am, for a holiday treat in honor of this special holiday for the trees.

February is also National Heart Month, and here at the J, we believe that a healthy heart is one that is both strong from exercise and strong from the great connections you make in a place where you belong. I hope all of you are taking advantage of everything we offer in our Fitness Center (over 50 free group classes a week for members!).

Last month, we had a very successful New Year, New You, Fitness Challenge, and in February, we are going to have a number of activities for National Heart Month in the Fitness Center. On Friday, February 3, it’s Wear Red Day, and Fitness Manager Fred Johnson will be hosting a 20-minute group walk around the J at lunch. Members and staff are welcome to join in! We will be meeting in the Reception area and leaving at 1:00pm. Check with the Member Relations Courtesy Desk for other activities planned for the month.

And on March 4, from 7-10pm, we will be having a great time at our annual fundraiser, Caution--Adults at Play! This year is a little different and will take place at the CSULB Student Union Game Center. See the article in this edition of Around the J for more information!

In honor of National Heart Month, from my heart to yours, I hope you will continue to take advantage of all the wonderful services and activities for both your physical and emotional heart that are available to you here at the Alpert JCC, Your Center For Life.

L’Shalom

Jeffrey Rips AJCC Executive Director

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Director of Marketing and Communications

Erika Hillinger has been a part of the Long Beach Jewish Community since she moved here in 1991.

She grew up in Bakersfield, CA, and knew only one other Jewish family. Her uncle sent her to Israel when she was 16, and the rest is history. When she went to UCLA for her undergraduate degree (World Literature, including Hebrew Lit), she became an active member of UCLA Hillel, the Jewish Union, Israel Action Committee, and lived in the Westwood Bayit, a kosher and shomer Shabbat Jewish Co-op. When she graduated, she decided that she would like to continue her Jewish studies and entered a dual Ph.D. program in Social Ethics and Religion at USC/Hebrew Union College. While at USC, to pay her tuition, she taught English 101 in USC’s Freshman Writing Program. She received her MA in 1990 with an emphasis in Jewish Ethics and Feminist Ethics.

Erika took a leave of absence from USC in 1991 after finishing the coursework for the doctorate (but not the degree itself) to raise a family.

She worked freelance as a copy editor, was on the Beach Hillel Board of Directors, and from 1998-2000 was the Executive Director of Beach Hillel (following Executive Director Jeffrey Rips in the position). Her children, Shea and Shira (25 and 24), went to preschool at the J, and grew up active at the J and Temple Israel. “The Jewish community in Long Beach and Orange County is incredibly important to me,” says Erika. “When my kids were younger, I was very active: I taught at Temple Israel, I was in the ADL’s Steinberg Leadership Institute (now the Glass Leadership Institute), I song-led women’s Seders for the community, I gave lectures on Jewish topics for the Maimonides Society, and I was on the Women’s Division Board (now Women’s Philanthropy).

“In 2000, I decided to return to USC to finish my doctorate, but HUC no longer offered a dual program, and I had to shift gears. I got my Ph.D. in 2007, specializing in Narrative Theology and Social Justice. I also received a certificate in Gender Studies. After I got my doctorate, I taught briefly at Whittier College (before the economy crashed in 2008), teaching Religion and Ethical Issues, and Monotheisms (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam).

Happiness & Humor Group Friday, February 3, 11:30am

This FREE ongoing monthly group, led by Dr. Susan Mathieu, will help you find the positive side of life. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

RSVP to Dr. Susan Mathieu, (562) 426-7601 x1721

Senior Lunch Program

Each week, the Alpert JCC welcomes local Seniors into the AJCC for a hot lunch and companionship. Staffed by volunteers who have become like family to these Seniors, this weekly meal is just one example of the many ways we help keep older members of our community engaged, active and connected. $6; $5/MVP

Ongoing Alpert JCC Senior Activities

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Knit Wits: Mon, 1-3pm • Senior Lunch: Wed, 12-2pm Bridge Lessons: Wed, 1:30pm • Mah Jongg: Thurs, 11:30-3pm

“Because teaching positions were sparse, I worked freelance as a writer, editor, proofreader, and web editor/designer for just about anything that people needed: brochures, letters, articles, web copy, and a whole lot more. I also tutored writing. In 2010, I was hired as Public Relations Writer for The Travel Corporation and wrote articles and press releases for this international organization that owns more than 25 travel companies.

“In early 2014, I left TravCorp, and Jeffrey Rips hired me in April 2014 to rebuild the AJCC website. Even though I was extremely familiar with the J, Jeffrey was a great help in acclimating me to all the changes that had been implemented since he came on as Executive Director. The position of Director of Marketing and Communications opened up in July 2014, and it was an incredibly natural fit. The J has everything that is important to me: good values, a sense of community and social justice, great colleagues, wonderful members… and my position gives me the flexibility to be creative and problem solve. I feel incredibly fortunate to work someplace that feels so perfect for who I am and what I believe. This is definitely one of those jobs where the stars aligned—my Jewish background, my writing background, and my tech background. I can’t imagine working anywhere else!”

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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Each year, the Gatov Gallery, in conjunction with L.B. Unified School District, brings together a sampling of the best middle and high school art. Awards are presented to the top three participants from the middle and high school level.

The Gottlieb show was established by past AJCC President Norman Gottlieb.

The show is open and available for viewing by the entire community.

Around the J

JEWISH LIFE & CULTURE

Shlomit Jackson, sjackson@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601 x1067

Holiday Table

Friday, February 10, 9am

Holiday Table in Promenade in celebration of Tu B'Shevat - Free to community

The Ethical Life Part 3 with Rabbi David Cantor

February 14-March 28, 7pm

Fee is for new students only: $18 for materials.

Rosh Chodesh Cooking with Barbara Ravid

Monday, February 27, 7pm

Go Nuts, Vegan Style in celebration of Tu B'Shevat. Recipes and tastings of vegan recipes to make in your slow cooker, featuring different vegetables and fruits mentioned in the Torah. $20

GESHERCITY YOUNG ADULTS

Sponsored by the Alpert JCC and Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach

Dana Schneider, dschneider@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601 x1023

GesherCity Shabbat

Friday, February 3, 7:30pm

Experience Shabbat with great music, food and friends. If you’ve never been to a GesherCity event before, now is the perfect time! Our events are fun and casual. So don’t be shy… give us a try.

Stories From around the J

Mega Challah Bake

On January 12, 2017, 250 Jewish women from all over Long Beach joined together to perform the mitzvah of baking challah. It was a wonderful evening of singing, mixing, kneading, braiding, laughing, talking, and wonderful refreshments. Women from 17 different Jewish organizations participated in the challah bake, and it was a great success. Led by challah bakers Chami Engel and Amy Lipeles, women ranging in age from 8-90 were instructed in how to make challah.

Musical interludes from Rabbi Mariana Gindlin, Cantor Sara Hass, Sharon Lovitch and the AJCC singers added to the festive evening. A special thank you to the Challah Bake committee for planning such a beautiful and fun event. They can’t wait to start planning for next year!

More pictures can be found at alpertjcc.org.

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AQUATIcS

Early childhood Education

Alayna Cosores, acosores@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601, ext. 1091

Ignacio Berumen, iberumen@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601 x1020

Kids’ Night Out

Group Swim Lessons

Saturday, February 18, 5-9pm

Mon & Wed or Tues & Thurs (30-minute lessons) Tiny Tots: 1pm | 1:30pm | 2pm | 2:30pm | 3pm | 3:30pm Beginner: 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm Adv. Beginner: 1:30pm | 2:30pm| 3:30pm | 4:30pm

For children 12 months and older Take advantage of our Kids’ Night Out program. The kids, here at the JCC have fun with our amazing staff; You have 4 hours to spend however you wish.

• 1st Child: $30/MVP • 2nd Child: $25/MVP • 3rd Child: $15/MVP • Babies under 12 months: $35/MVP

Adult Group Swim Lessons (30-minute lessons) Monday & Wednesday, 6pm

Presidents’ Day PlayDay

Kids and Adults Private Swim Lessons

Monday, February 20

Ages: 2-5 years old 9am-2:30pm: $60; $50/MVP per day

(7-9am)(2:30-6pm) childcare available @ $7.50/hr.

one-on-one Lessons for All Ages

Our instructors are Red Cross lifeguards and Water Safety Instructor trained and certified. (4) 15-Min: $120; $95/MVP • (4) 30-Min: $180; $150/MVP Spots fill up fast, so call (562) 426-7601 x1051 today!

Call the ECE front desk for more information (562) 426-7601 x1090

YoUTH & FAMILY

Alpert JCC ECE Center Registration Coming Soon!

Dana Schneider, dschneider@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601 x1023

Check with us late February or early March for registration dates.

Contact Danielle Fyvie at (562) 426-7601 x1093

School Vacation Camp Lincoln’s Birthday Monday, February 13 Presidents’ Day Monday, February 20

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program

Brandon Julian, bjulian@alpertjcc.org • (562) 506-2801

Grades K-9 When school's out, we've got you covered! Come spend the day at the AJCC and re-connect with all your camp friends.

The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program is looking for Long Beach area residents, 55 and older, to join the nation’s largest network of volunteers. Make a difference in your community today!

WELLNESS & FITNESS

Fred Johnson, fjohnson@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601 x1056

Teen Snowboard/Ski Trip to Mt High Monday, February 13 • 6am-6pm

6th Grade & Up! It’s time to hit the slopes! 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 is extremely limited. Registrations CLOSE Mon, Feb. 6.

SPoRTS & REcREATIoN Member Relations Courtesy Desk (562) 426-7601 x1051

Kids & Adults Martial Arts with Sensei Mac

Parent & Me • Pee Wee • Youth Martial Arts • Youth Sparring • Jiu Jitsu Mixed Martial Arts• Self-Defense • Advanced Sparring • Private Lessons For more info, contact the Julie Erno at (562) 426-7601 x1047

8th Annual Martial Arts Tournament

Sunday, February 19 1-6pm

Open to all current and former students of Sensei Mac. Open to Adults and Children age 3 and up $10;$8/MVP for each event • $45;$35/MVP All 5 events

4a 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.

Registration deadline is February 16. Please contact Julie Erno at (562) 426-7601 x1047 or jerno@alpertjcc.org.

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

BIRTHRIGHT

Birthright is Right Around the Corner!

Now that Spring semester is underway, Beach Hillel students have begun to look ahead towards the Long Beach Taglit - Birthright Trip from June 4th until June 15th.

The world “Taglit” means “discovery” in Hebrew, which best encompasses the goals of this student trip. United by a shared passion for and love of Israel, young Jewish students are immersed in Israeli society and culture through an all-expenses paid, educational trip to the Jewish homeland.

While it is true that Birthright enhances Jewish student

identity while on campus, it also sows the seeds for an enduring commitment to Israel.

Once the trip is over, Beach Hillel hosts Birthright reunion social events to keep everyone in contact with each other. These events are also an amazing opportunity to learn about ways to get involved in Jewish life on campus, the pro-Israel community, and find out about programs that can take you back to Israel!

We would love to invite all students to come with us, but the program requires that

students be under the age of 26 and with at least one Jewish parent. We believe that an immersion in Israeli culture is a necessary aspect of strengthening the centrality of Judaism in all of our students lives.

Registration for summer trips opens on February 6th, 2017. If you are interested in coming with us to Israel, contact our Engagement and Programming Associate, Alicia Ginsberg, at Alicia@ BeachHillel.org.

Beach Hillel student member Eliza Naimi (right) swimming with new friends she met from other college campuses while visiting Israel on last year’s Long Beach Taglit - Birthright Trip.

Student Spotlight: Get to Know Our Newest Graduate Esther Beron!

Every student has their own unique Jewish story and Esther Beron has chosen to share her story for February’s Student Spotlight.

Throughout her four years at Cal State University - Long Beach, Esther has sustained excellence in her pursuit of a Bachelor of Arts in Jewish Studies.

As a Persian and Russian Jew raised in the community of Pico-Robertson in the Westside of Los Angeles,

Esther has been immersed in Jewish culture her entire life.

Esther is excited to begin her young professional adventures in both the real estate and Jewish non-profit industries in order to build, both physically and metaphorically, a more thriving Jewish community.

We are excited to see what Esther’s future holds after graduation and Beach Hillel looks forward to seeing her at our future alumni events and Shabbat Soiree in May!

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HEBREW ACADEMY

Award Winning Academics in a Genuine Jewish Environment 14401 WILLOW LANE, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647 WEB: www.hacds.org PHONE: 714-898-0051 CAMP SILVER GAN ISRAEL: www.campsgi.com

It’s Science with a Judaica Project Based Learning (PBL) is Taking The Hebrew Academy to the Next Level!

Twist... Being Lunch Too!

Children cheered and sang as the smell of frying potato pancakes wafted across The Hebrew Academy’s Orange County campus on December 23rd, 2016, but it wasn’t lunch time. Surprisingly, this was actually a school-wide science and mathematics experiment!

Educators at the private Jewish day school engaged

their community and student body in a giant end-of-semester project and attempted to break a Guinness World Record for frying the world’s largest latke.

Rabbi Yitzchok Newman, Dean of The Hebrew Academy said, “We wanted it to last for eight nights. In fact, one could argue that the miracle of Hanukkah more closely parallels the story of this latke than a successful frying attempt might have. Had the oil of the Israelites behaved as expected, the Temple’s light would have burned out in unremarkable fashion – yet, in the oil’s unexpected behavior, the Jews of Israel were reminded of Hashem’s greatness.”

To learn more about enrolling your child in The Hebrew Academy’s innovative programs, email Nelli Greenspan at Nelli@hacds.org.

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As a parent you want the best for your children. You find yourself wondering whether your child is getting the best education, whether they will be able to compete on the world stage, and whether they are actually actively involved in their education. When new teaching terms such as: Project Based Learning (PBL), STEM and self-directed learning are replacing traditional standardized testing, and such approaches are bandied about as if everyone should know what they mean, confusion tends to set in as to what programs parents got their children in.

The demands of a modern, technologically advanced, highly competitive world can no longer be met by 20th century approaches to teaching. Fortunately, the Hebrew Academy is ahead of the game.

The middle school students of the Hebrew Academy in Huntington Beach have been involved in creating and showcasing rigorous PBL assessments. Our teachers and students, as well as many parents and community members, have witnessed firsthand the tremendous amount of work, effort and passion that is required to produce such extraordinary results. However,

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some still question the value and long-term effects this type of “student-centered” teaching approach has on individual student learning and long-term retention.

So what is PBL? Project based learning approaches have a longstanding history of advocating experience-based education. Science suggests that by having students learn through experiences of solving problems, they can learn both content and thinking strategies.

PBL is an instructional method in which students learn through facilitated problem solving.

In PBL, student learning is centered on a complex problem that does not have a single correct answer. Students work in collaborative groups to identify what they need to learn in order to solve a “problem.”

They engage in self-directed learning (SDL) and then apply their new knowledge to the problem and reflect on what they learned and the effectiveness of the strategies employed. The teacher acts to facilitate the learning process rather than to provide knowledge.

The goals of PBL include helping students develop flexible knowledge, effective problem-solving skills, SDL skills, effective collaboration skills, and intrinsic motivation.

There are numerous benefits and positive learning outcomes associated with the use of PBL based lessons. One major outcome is that the PBL connects students and their schools with opportunities to have experiences in real-world settings which play invaluable roles toward their academic and eventual career choices.

Other goals include: allowing students to have a chance to explore potential careers which can become a powerful motivator and inspiration when the time comes to attend a university; students learning how to interact with adults and organizations; and being exposed to various real career settings. The effectiveness of these projects lie in the fact that it unites students, teachers, parents, and their communities to work towards common goals.

As The Hebrew Academy Middle School’s PBL program prepares for its third year, upper school teachers and administrators will use standardized performance data from online Scantron assessments, as well as the Education Records Bureau to modify and adjust the program’s structure and create appropriate student groupings.

This ensures every middle school student participates in challenging, supportive and personalized learning environments which promote healthy communication abilities, critical thinking, and skills acquisition.

We would like express our sincere gratitude to our benefactors, parents, and community for continuously supporting this progressive and truly remarkable learning experience for our young scholars.

COMMUNITY

CCEJ’s 26th Annual Breakfast: CSULB Jewish Lecture Series War II, American Jews chose Hearts and Hands to be silent about the mass

Poet Laureate, Luis J. Rodriguez

CCEJ will be welcoming Los Angeles Poet Laureate and award-winning author, Luis J. Rodriguez, at the 26th Interfaith Intercultural Breakfast on Thursday, March 2nd, 2017 at 7:30 am at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center.

Poet Laureate, Luis J.

Rodriguez, is a soulful storyteller who tells his own riveting life story in his critically acclaimed novel, Always Running: La Vida Loca: Gang Days in L.A. as part of his fight to save his son who was falling into gang life. Benefactors include Gene and Ann Lentzner, Dr. Mike & Arline Walter.The Port of Long Beach, Capital Investment Advisors and Performance Plus Tire. Ticket prices are $45. Registration begins at 6:30 am with breakfast to follow at 7:30 am.

For more details or to make your reservation, please call (562) 435-8184 or email kmcilquham@cacej.org.

Dr. Hasia Diner

The CSULB Jewish Studies Program is proud to welcome Dr. Hasia Diner to Long Beach. She will speak at the Alpert Jewish Community Center on the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus on Monday, February 6th, 2017 at 7:30 pm.

It has become an accepted truth: after World

murder of millions of their European brothers and sisters at the hands of the Nazis. In her talk, Dr. Hasia Diner will show that this assumption of silence is categorically false.

Using a rich and incredibly varied trove of remembrances, she shows that publicly memorializing those who died in the Holocaust arose from a deep and powerful element of Jewish life in postwar America. In her talk, Dr. Diner will bring to life the moving and manifold ways that American Jewry paid tribute to the tragedy.

Dr. Diner is the Paul S. and Sylvia Steinberg Professor of American Jewish History and the Director of the GoldsteinGoren Center for American

Jewish History at New York University. She is also the author of numerous books, including The Jews of the United States; Hungering for America: Italian, Irish, and Jewish Foodways in the Age of Migration; and From Arrival to Incorporation: Migrants to the U.S. in a Global Era. Like all Jewish Studies talks, this is free and open to the public; there is no need to reserve a space. For more information on this talk or upcoming events, please contact Dr. Jeffrey Blutinger at Jeffrey.Blutinger@csulb.edu.

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Tribute to Arlene Solomon

atHome

A collaboration of JFCS and 24Hr HomeCare

Arlene Solomon with daughter Debi Felsenthal and grandson Evan.

We mark with sadness, the passing of Arlene Solomon.

Working together for you, JFCS and 24Hr HomeCare can provide you with attentive, expert care in the comfort of your own home.

Comprehensive care for your loved ones who need assistance as they age in place or recover from injury or surgery: • Personal care • Meal Preparation • Light Housekeeping • Transportation services • Advocacy • Case management • Socialization • Counseling and support groups

“My loved one may need care.

How do I get started?”

Call JFCS at (562) 427-7916 X328 and ask to speak with a homecare services specialist.

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Arlene Solomon beloved mother of Debi Felsenthal, motherin-law of Dan Felsenthal, mother-in-law of Willie Solomon, grandmother of Evan Solomon and his fiancé, Keli Evans.

Arlene died peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family. We like to believe that she has now reunited with her beloved husband Stan, her son Steven, and her granddaughter, whom she adored, Katy.

Since moving to Long Beach in 1954, both Stan and Arlene became true leaders in both the Jewish and Long Beach Communities.

Arlene loved Temple Israel, which she called her second home. Her and Stan’s involvement in the temple led to them making life-long friends whose love and friendship they cherished to the very end. Arlene will always be remembered when we step into Temple’s East Gardens, which she dedicated in honor of our new synagogue building.

Arlene has served in many leadership roles in both Temple Israel and in the greater Long Beach and Jewish Community. She served as President of TI Sisterhood and Young Matrons, was a Vice-President on the Temple Board of Directors, and served on the Foundation Board, and Torah Center Committee.

Arlene was twice elected, and served eight years on the Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education.

She was also instrumental in creating the VIPS-Volunteers in Public Schools. Arlene served on the California State PTA as its parliamentarian.

Arlene has also been an integral part of Women’s Philanthropy at the Jewish Federation for many years.

Arlene saw the importance of having women of all ages around the table and was inspired to endow the Women’s Jewish Federation Annual Campaign event, Visions. The Arlene Solomon Visions event has been an important program for bringing women together with a common goal to help others both here in Long Beach and around the world.

Arlene also provided funds for women’s leadership. She delighted in being a mentor to the younger women and knew the value of making sure that the next generation would carry on our philanthropic work.

Arlene has been a lifelong member of National Council of Jewish Women, and served for many years as Vice President on the Board of the Jewish Community Center.

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NCJW’s Charter Day Luncheon

Better Grades...

Brighter Future We Help Make It Happen!

National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) will host a Kindergarten Fest on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at International Elementary School, and also on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Roosevelt Elementary. Call Barbara Wolfe if you are interested in helping.

NCJW will also have a Charter Day Luncheon on Sunday, February 19, 2017 starting at 11:00 am, located at the Old Ranch Country Club (3901 Lampson Avenue, Seal Beach, CA 90740).

We will be honoring Linda C. Fox with the Hannah G. Solomon Award

for all her work for NCJW locally and on the state level. Entertainment will be provided by a jazz group from Cal State University Long Beach.

To receive an invitation to Charter Day and/ or to make a reservation, please contact Judy Leff at jwl147@aol.com.

On Tuesday, February 28, 2017, NCJW will be preparing hugpacks for kindergarten to 2nd grade foster children. Come to the Alpert Jewish Community Center on the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus at 6:30 pm if you want to join in the fun and brighten a child’s day.

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­P ROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

ARCHITECTURE

­ACCOUNTING

Cherson Weiss Architects

Pamela Schulman-Flores,

Erin Cherson, Architect & Ava Weiss, CEO Specializing in Residential and Commercial Projects

(562) 596-0495 www.cwarchitects.net

LAW Lawrence H. Nemirow,ESQ Business Law, Insurance Law, Trusts and Estates 5242 Katella Ave., Suite 104 Los Alamitos, CA 90720

(562) 799-1379 www.nemlawyer.com

­CARDIOVASCULAR Los Alamitos Cardiovascular Celebrating 36 Years!

Stuart Fischer, MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, CCDS

Steven T. Forman, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RVT

Timothy F. O’Neill, MD Bret A. Witter, MD, FACC, FACP

Ramandeep K. Barr,

C.P.A.

Master of Science-Taxation, Tax Returns-all types, tax planning & audits Downey

(562) 803-5324 Zvi Shapiro, CPA, MBA, EA

Do you owe back taxes to the IRS, California or any other state?

Have you not filed tax returns in years?

Let me be your David to take on Goliath.

Call today to sleep better tonight.

(562) 310-7247

GASTROENTEROLOGY Allan Effron, MD FACG Stomach Pain, Change in Bowel Habits, Colon Cancer Screenings Most Insurance Accepted

(562) 882-0834

ORTHODONTICS Brodsky Orthodontics Braces & Invisilign™ for all ages 5920 Del Amo Blvd., Lakewood

(562) 496-2000

www.drbrodskysmile.com

­PEDIATRICS

MD, FACC, FHRS

(562) 430-7533

GENERAL FUND GET WELL SOON & SENDING WARM WISHES YOUR WAY • Eileen Braeman

Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff

• David Feldman

Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff

• Joyce Feldman

Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff

• Rabbi Howard Laibson

Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff

IN MEMORY OF • Isaac Babani to Esther Falk

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­ACCOUNTING

Beloved Father & Father-in-Law

Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff

Beloved Mother

PODIATRY Eric R. Hubbard, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.S. Memorial Podiatry Group

Board Certified-Foot & Ankle Surgery Adult’s and Children’s Foot Disorders Athletic Injuries-Custom Orthotics 2333 Pacific Ave., Long Beach

(562) 426-5151 (562) 427-7443

Beloved Family

Ron Kaufman & Lynne Drohlich Kaufman

FEDERATION’S WEINBERG CAMPUS FUND IN MEMORY OF • Kay Notaro to Linda & Sanford Simmons & Family Beloved Friend

Roz & Ned Bassin

ISRAEL RELIEF FUND IN MEMORY OF • Chananya “Hans” Teutsch to • Miriam Jalowitz to Ettie Councilman & Family Yael & Richard Marcus

• Miriam Jalowitz to Ettie Councilman & Shain Graham

(562) 493-8346 (VEIN)

2017 ANNUAL COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN IN MEMORY OF • Eugene & Esther Kaufman

Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff

Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff

MD, FACC, FSCAI, RVT

Laurie & Brian Garabedian Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff

Beloved Father

Beloved Husband

Steven T. Forman,

Call 562-426-7601 EXT 1007

FEDERATION

• J.M. Ivler to Thuy Ivler

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Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff Linda & Sanford Simmons

Performance Vein Institute of Los Alamitos

(562) 430-8231

Beloved Mother & Mother-in-Law

Beloved Wife

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Small Business accounting & income taxes for Corporations, Partnerships, Individuals 5242 Katella, #104, Los Alamitos

Leadership & Staff

• Arlene Solomon to Debi & Dan Felsenthal & Family

• Tami Ishaeik to Ray Ishaeik

Robert S. Lee, MD

Shari D. Nemirow, C.P.A.

Tributes

Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff

• Shirley Kronick to Mr. & Mrs. Craig Kronick & Family Beloved Mother & Mother-in-Law

Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff Sandy & Daryl Phillips

• Charles Samuel to Dorothy Samuel Beloved Husband

Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff

• Art Segal to Fern Wasserman Beloved Cousin

Jewish Federation Board,

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Beloved Mother

Harriet Danufsky

Jewish Federation & Jewish Community Foundation tributes: 562-426-7601 EXT 1314 Honors &

SIMCHAHS MAZEL TOV TO THE PULIDO GIRLS • Arielle Pulido Graduating from Cerritos College

• Hannah Pulido Graduating from University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)

• Rebekah Pulido Graduating from

Millkan High School as a Recipient of Posse Foundation Scholarship & will be attending University of Wisconsin Madison (UW) in Fall 2017

AJCC GENERAL FUND IN HONOR OF • Natalie Chernik David Chernik

• Gary James Faulkner Iris Faulkner

• The Sappell Family Shirlee Sappell

• Gerda Seifer

Legacy of Leadership Honoree Marvin & Jenny Zavatsky

• Rita & Barry Zamost

Legacy of Leadership Honoree Andy & Gail Pieter

IN HONOR OF HER LOVING GENEROSITY • Barbara Alpert Deborah Fabricant & Clifford Corman

IN MEMORY OF • Ray Alpert

Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Stroffolino

• Patricia Glow Natalie Swit

• Esther & Shim Kaufman Ron Kaufman & Lynne Drohlich Kaufman

AJCC tributes: 562-426-7601 EXT 1421

JFCS GENERAL FUND HAPPY BIRTHDAY • Igor Zakai Binnie & Jack Berro

JFCS tributes: 562-427-7916

We Mourn The Loss Of....

Isaac Babani Tami Ishaeik J.M. Ivler Miriam Jalowitz Shirley Kronick Charles Samuel Art Segal Arlene Solomon Chananya “Hans” Teutsch Please contact chronicle@jewishlongbeach.org if you know of someone who has passed and would like them to recognized.

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TEMPLE BETH SHALOM OF LONG BEACH UPCOMING EVENTS A Concert in honor of Jerry Egherman

TBS presents:

CUBENSIS

A Grateful Dead Tribute Concert

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2017 Doors open at 7:00 PM Cubensis takes the stage at 8:00 PM For Tickets and more information visit www.TBSLB.org

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CANTORS ASSEMBLY AND Ruach TEMPLE BETH SHALOM OF Shabbat LONG BEACH Bring the family and join us as PRESENT:

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2017 Join us for our Family Shabbat with an exciting DRUM CIRCLE, Led by Hazzan Judy Sofer with special guest, Leeav Sofer

Dinner at 6:00 PM | Service at 7:15 PM

RSVP to office@tbslb.org

by February 14th!

IN MEMORY OF RABBI

Cost: Donation of $5/per or $15/family

we celebrate Shabbat with a special musical service with our musical guest,

Leeav Sofer of

“Mostly Kosher”

Saturday, February 25

Service @ 10:30 AM HAZZAN DAVID KANE Festive Kiddush to follow

February Torah School & Youth Events: DECEMBER 29, 2016

TORAH SCHOOL meets Tuesdays @ 4:15 pm and Sunday, February 5th @ 9:00 am.

Reception at 6:30pm

For students in K-7th grade. Our Torah School students lead the monthly family Shabbat service.

Concert at 7:30pm

PRE-SCHOOL: Sunday, February 5 @ 9:00 am: Join Morah Lynne for a “Parent & Me” morning of fun games, songs,

Bible stories and crafts as you learn about the holidays, festivals and the season.

Featuring:

CANTOR ALBERTO MIZRAHI

YOUTH GROUP: Sunday, February 26th: Our Youth Group will be taking a trip to Los Angeles to explore CANTOR WALTZMAN “Jewish LA”.

To joinELISA the fun, please RSVP to office@tbslb.org by Monday, February 20th. and others

Join us for Weekly Services: THURSDAYS @For 8:00tickets, am: Morning Minyan | FRIDAYS @ 7:45 pm & SATURDAYS @ 10:00 am: Shabbat Services please visit: *Every third Friday is our student-led Family Shabbat, join the fun!

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Classes with Rabbi: (Please visit our website for a complete list of classes offered) WEDNESDAYS @ 7:00 pm: Rabbi offers “The Ethical Life” on alternating weeks, see website for specific dates and registration details.

SATURDAYS @ 12:30 pm: Bible Study with Rabbi. Drop in for a deeper dive into the Torah.

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T E M PL E I S R A E L LO N G B E AC H

A diverse and inclusive Reform congregation inspiring Jewish life in Long Beach for over 90 years!

J O I N O U R W E LC OM I N G T E M PL E FA M I LY “We strive for Temple Israel to be ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A ... like Abraham’s tent, open on all @ Welcoming Multi-Generational Family sides, welcoming to all. In keeping @ Vibrant Center of Lifelong Learning with that philosophy, everyone who wishes to be a supporting member @ Sanctuary for Spirituality & Worship TEMPLE ISRAEL WELCOMES YOU! of our community is welcome, regardless of their ability to pay.”

Temple Israel Board of Directors

Tu B’ShevaT Seder

Tuesday, February 7 at 7:00 p.m.

For Membership Information contact us at 562.434.0996

Temple Israel’s extensive adult education program - our Joys of Jewish Learning is a proud past recipient of The Union for Reform Judaism’s Congregations of Learning Award.

The entire community is invited to join us for any and all classes, most of them at NO COST!

This year we are exploring the rich topic of WATER. Download our full catalog on our website and be part of our learning community!

FEBRUARY’S CLASSES INCLUDE:

at Temple Israel Our Tu B’Shevat Seder is a beautiful way to celebrate the holiday. Join us for this unique learning an social opportunity.

Cost: $18 per person - RSVP Required

In the decades since our founding, we have grown into a thriving, dynamic, inclusive community, welcoming all who seek to learn, experience and celebrate Judaism.

Our members come from all walks of life, including singles, traditional and nontraditional families, gays/lesbians, Jews of color, interfaith couples, retirees and young adults. We are a house of prayer, study and caring – We are a family!

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Beer & Alcohol in the Texts Bolsa Chica Wetlands Tour Doctor’s Visits for Seniors When Water Was Everywhere

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Scrumptious Soups & Delectable Fish Judaism 101: Spring Holidays Myth, Meaning & Magic of the Water Bagel Intermediate Hebrew 2

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