January 2012 Chronicle by Jewish Long Beach

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ne important role the Jewish Federation plays is promoting positive community rela~ tions, both between Jewish organizations and III throughout the entire Greater Long Beach Com IL munity. Over the past few years our activities in these areas have expanded greatly, and continue to do so this year under the guidance of Federation Board member and Community Relations Committee (CRC) Chair Craig Kain. Our CRC is a consortium of local organizations who are interested in working together to mobilize around issues of importance to the community, including the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), CSULB Jewish Studies Program, NCJW, local synagogues, and Jewish Community Partnership agencies (Alpert Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family & Children ' s Service , Long Beach Hillel , Hebrew Academy, Jewish Federation). This year our activities will focus on continuing to grow our partnership with local organizations; educating the community in order to counter delegitimization efforts against Israel; expanding local social action initiatives; and strengthening ties with statewide and national affiliated community relations organizations.

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A proud member of JCPA: Repairing the World through Jewish Activism Through our association with the national Jewish Council for Public Affairs (jCPA), our local CRC is connected to national and international issues of importance to the local Jewish Community. The Council serves as the representative voice of the organized American Jewish community in order to safeguard the rights of Jews

along with representatives from The Israel Project, American Jewish Committee, Americans for Peace Now, Zionist Organization of America and J-Street, to discuss what it means to support Israel and the different approaches utilized by each organization. Julie also met with the CRC committee as well as several local rabbis, profeSSionals and executives from area agencies, synagogues, JCCs, Hillel chapters and other organizations to strategize goals for the year ahead. By working together with IAN , community organizers were able to begin to share best practices and develop proactive, long term contingency plans should BDS (Boycotts, Divestments, Sanctions) erupt locally, or prepare for possible wars or nuclear escalation in Iran. Similarly, Julie also met with the Federation ' s New Leaders Forum to underscore the importance of framing conversations about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in a way that will resonate with others.

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around the world; promotes the safety and security of the state of Israel; and works to preserve a just American society through harmonious interreligious, and intergroup relations. For more inforwork of JCPA visit mation on the www.jewishpublicaffairs.org .

Joining with the Israel Action Network

The Israel Action Network (IAN), funded in partnership with the Jewish Federation through our Annual Campaign, is now several months into its first year of community mobilizations, with the latest taking place in Long Beach through the efforts of our CRe. IAN Associate Managing Director Julie Bernstein met with leaders from the Jewish Federation of Greater OF LOS ALAMITOS Long Beach & West Orange County and its Community RelaMost people can resume normal tions Committee (CRC) in Deactivity the day following treatment... cember to discuss the issue of delegitimization in our commu Using the latest, minimally-invasive, nity. nonsurgical techniques, we specialize The consultation kicked off in both medical and cosmetic vein with a public CRC sponsored treatments. To learn more, please call us or visit our website. panel event entitled , "Israel Advocacy : One Goal , Many Ap3771 Katella Avenue, Suite 300 I Los Alamitos, CA 90720 proaches " on Wednesday, Alpert JCe. December 7th at the (562) 493-8346 (VEIN) Julie helped lead a discussion , www.performancevein.com

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The Federation 's CRC is also an active member of the JeWish Public Affairs Committee of California (jPAC) , the largest single-state coalition of Jewish organizations. JPAC advocates on behalf of Jewish social service agencies, traditional community concerns, and broadly shared values that affect the citizens of our State and the Jewish community, such as health care funding for frail , low-income seniors, the California-Israel relationship, Holocaust-era insurance claim issues, and public education. Each year, JPAC member communities sponsor California state legislators ' travel to Israel for a 9 day study trip. Legislators meet with their counterparts in the Israeli government to discuss shared challenges. This year Assembly Member Bonnie Lowenthat who represents the 54th district in the Long Beach area, traveled to Israel on this trip in Decemberof2011. JPAC will host its annual Sacramento Advocacy Day on May 14-15,2012.Join Long Beach CRC and community members in this activity which attracts hundreds of activists from around the state to participate in workshops, form alliances, and lobby legiSlators and officials. For more information contact Sharon Kenigsberg @ 562-426-7601.

Big Sunday & Social Action Initiatives Another initiative of the CRC over the past year has been the Friends Feeding Friends program which collects food to be distributed monthly to Centro Shalom pantry. This year, social action projects will be expanded to include a Community-wide Big Sunday Mitzvah Day on May 6, 2012. All community members and organizations are encouraged to participate. For more information contact Brian Avner @ 562 -426-7601 .

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Jim Breslauer PRESIDENT Deborah Goldfarb EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Anna Shabtay DONOR RELATIONS DIRECTOR

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speaker at The Arlene Solomon VISIONS Dinner on February 2, 2012.

Ilene Beckerman, author of Love, Loss and What I Wore, would say that the smartest woman she knows is her grandmother, Ettie. Ettie and her husband Harry raised Ilene and her sister on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in the 1950s. Ilene tells the story of Ettie in her new book The Smartest Woman I Know and will be the guest speaker at The Arlene Solomon VISIONS Dinner on February 2,2012 at the Alpert Jewish Community Center. Ilene was nearly sixty when she began her writing career. Her articles have ap-

peared in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and many magazines. Oprah profiled her and her bestselling book, Love, Loss and What I Wore inspired the off-Broadway hit of the same name. Her latest book,

The Smartest Woman I Know will make you laugh and cry as you think about your Jewish grandmother or recall being a Jewish grandmother. Emily Sukman, VISIONS Co-C hair, adds, "Ilene will be a highlight at VISIONS this year. Her colorful illustrations of her life will bring a unique perspective to all in attendance no matter your age." Ilene will share with us the personal stories that shaped her Jewish life and her writing. Arlene Solomon The VISIONS Dinner is hosted by Women's Philanthropy of the

Jewish Federation and it brings women from across the community together to enjoy each other's company, hear from an exciting guest speaker, and to honor Women of VISION from local Jewish Women's organizations. This year's Women of VISION include Harriette

Ellis, Diane Fike, Melissa Fox, Nitzan Hare!, Andrea Kaiser, Evelis DeGarmo Marshall, Susan Miller, Anita Newman, Linda Politz, and Eileen Tobey. (This list is still in formation.) VISION The Women of honorees make a huge difference in their various organizations. Their hard work and dedication shapes our community for the better. Each woman will be honored for that dedication at VISIONS on February 2, 2012. "V ISIONS is an amazing event every year. There are

1 out of every 8 children under the age of 12 goes to bed hungry.

so many women in the room supporting The Jewish Community Partnership and it is an amazing feeling to be a part of that. I really hope that we can get as many women as possible in the room this year," explains Leslie Kern, VISIONS 2012 Co-Cha ir. The feel in the room is unbeatable; to join with 240 other women for a great cause makes everyone in volved feel like they are truly making a difference in our community. Community Women are welcome to attend with a minimum $154 gift to the Jewish Federation 2012 Annual Campaign. First time donors to the Federation are welcome with a $90 donation. In the spi rit of L'dor V'dor, full time students are invited to attend with an $18 gift. The couvert for the

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evening is $54 and it in cludes cocktails and a RCOC Kosher dinner. If you would like more information about the event, please contact Anna Shabtay at 562426-7601 EXT 1007 or ashabtay@jewishlongbeach .o rg. You can also visit our website www.jewishlongbeach.org/visions

/L-R! Shari Nemirow, Immediate Past President 01 the Jewish Federation, Linda Hurwitz, NWP Chair, Mayim Bialik, 2011 VISIONS Speaker, and Deborah Goldfarb, Federation Executive Director /Photo Courtesy of Jessie Butler!

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Some of the young ladies enioying the 2011 VISIONS signature cocktail, The Big Bang Theory, named for Mayim Bialik's current show on CBS.

Make a Promise Today to Make a Difference Tomorrow Ensure Our Community's Next 60 Years Through the Create a Jewish Legacy program the Jewish Community Foundation is expanding our efforts to provide a healthy, vibrant future for generations to come by asking others to join the over 80 families who have already promised to leave their legacy.

The Time Is Now Studies show that 88-90% of members of the Jewish Community will pass without leaving a bequest to charity. Don't leave the Jewish organizations you care about without the means to continue! Dedicate part of your estate to create a fund at the Jewish Community Foundation. This fund, in your name, will benefit your chosen organizations forever.

Everyone Can ... Create A Jewish Legacy A gift of any size can make an impact in our community. The first step is to decide you want to leave a legacy and to sign a letter of intent that you plan to leave something in your will or trust. By signing this promise you are automatically part of the Legacy Society.

The Jewish Community Foundation Is Here To Help You Begin Planning Your Jewish Legacy Today.

UPCOMING EVENTS Ethical Wills: Leaving a Spiritual Legacy Monday, February 27, 2012 7 p.m. at the Alpert JCC

Workshop Description: Ethical Wills help us identify our motivating values and stand as a personal message to family, friends and the community. This workshop will be led by Judith Shultz, retired director of JFCS Long Beach who will teach us how to prepare an ethical will. Open to everyone. No fee. No solicitation.

SAVE THE DATE Legacy Society Recognition Brunch Sunda~April 15, 2012 Have you included a gift to the Jewish community in your will? If you have, then you are already a member of the Legacy Society and we will be recognizing you on April 15. To join the Legacy Society all you need to do is to sign a letter of intent that you plan to leave a bequest through the Jewish Community Foundation. You do not have to disclose the amount or the causes today, just let us know that you are planning to Create a Jewish Legacy. For more details contact the Jewish Community Foundation.

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6440 Del Amo Blvd. Lakewood, CA 90713 Contact Rabbi Howard Laibson Phone: 562-429-0715 Email:csclakewood@dslextreme.com Website: www.CongregationShirChadash.org

Rabbi Steven Moskowitz On January 14 Jews across the world will read the opening chapters from the book of Exodus. It contains a dramatic exchange between Moses and Pharaoh. Moses proclaims: "Thus says Adonai, the God of Israel: Let My people go. " Pharaoh responds: "Who is this God that I should heed His voice and let Israel go?" At a 1963 conference on religion and race, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel stated that the very first summit meeting on the subject was that confrontation between Moses and Pharaoh. Moses thundered the Jewish position: that faith in God demands a vigorous struggle for political freedom. Two years later, on March 21 , 1965, Rabbi Heschel linked himself arm in arm with other religious leaders, including Dr. Martin Luther King , Jr., as part of a front line marching to sweep away the virulence of racial injustice in our country. Together they strode down the

highway between Selma that system." and Montgomery, Alabama. Heschel and King also It was a journey bordered by shared a deep and abiding state troopers, police dogs, identification with the stature, and angry, taunting racists. role and language of the That march was a modern Jewish prophets. For Hesday re-enactment of Moses' chel, the prophets give voice confrontation with Pharaoh. to God's deep concern for Upon returning home from and engagement with the march , Heschel wrote: human beings, in a lan "For many of us the march guage that is at once lOVing from Selma to Montgomery and castigating, reassuring was about protest and and challenging. The ear of prayer. Legs are not lips and the prophet is attuned to the walking is not kneeling. And cry of others, and the yet our legs uttered songs. prophet's message is that of Even without words, our the urgency of justice. In his famous " I have a march was worship. I felt my dream" speech, Dr. King legs were praying." Rabbi Heschel and Dr. quoted only two passages King shared a sense of the from Scripture. Both of them interrelationship between the are from the Prophets. One spiritual and the political. is from Amos: "We are not Heschel wrote: "The oppo- satisfied, and we will not be site of good is not evil. The satisfied until 'justice rolls opposite of good is indiffer- down like water and righteousence." He rendered that sa- ness like a mighty stream. '" cred ethic into a political The other is from Isaiah: " I statement: " In a free society, have a dream that one day some are gUilty but a ll are re- every valley shall be exalted sponsible ." King wrote: "To and every hill and mountain accept passively an unjust sha ll be made low; the rough system is to cooperate with places will be made plain

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'and the glory of God shall be revealed and all flesh shall see it together. '" Two days after we read the opening portion of the book of Exodus we commemorate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King , Jr. Our tradition reminds us that the exodus is not only a singular, historical moment but also an ongoing journey to transform each of us internally and the world around us in our pursu it of justice . Rabbi Heschel's life of prayer moved him to join Dr. King in Selma. His march through the darkness of hatred became an act of prayer. By making our prayers inspirations to crea te a just world, we honor those who marched before us.

Rabbi Steven Moskowitz IS Rabbi at Temple Israel in Long Beach

Below you will find many of the exciting events happening at our local synagogues. Be sure to contact them directly ifyou have any questions. Their contact information is available in the Synagogue Directory on the right sidebar of this page. Saturday Jan. 14, at 7:00 p.m. en joy a bit of Spain when Cantor Ken Ja ffe accompanied by Daniel Spector, The Cale Band & the Tango Dancers as they perform the romantic and passionate music of Spain. A super raffle will be he ld . Free refreshmen ts will be offered and guests can bid on silent

auction items. General adm ission- $22.00, reserved section seats $42 .00. Contact the office for more information.

Temple Beth David Th ursday, Jan. 26, at 7:00 p.m. Scholar-in Residence, Clive Lawton will discuss "The Truth About Europe." Come and hear the facts. Contact

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(562) 619-7657 Direct (562) 434-9263 Home Office (562) 439-0432 Fa.x wcilwmnl@l:IoLcom ww\v_lynepstein.com

Garry Plotkin for more in fo rmation: 562-343-4425 or gplotkin@sbcglobal.net Friday, Jan . 27, at 7:30 p.m. 18D invites the community to a life-Cycle "Reunion Shabbat. " Have you celebrated a bar/bat mitzvah, confirmation or wedding at 18D in the last 50 years? Please join us fo r a Shabbat Reunion. Current & past members who celebrated an event in a year ending in 5 or 6 (1965/1966, 1975/ 1976,e tc.1, are invi ted to our Torah Service on Jan. 27 For other years, go to www.templebethdavid.org. RSVP to be recognized in our program.

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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 (0) 3981 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 Contact: Rabbi Newman Phone: 562-426-5480 Email: yitzyg@aol.com

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Upcoming Events at Our Area Synagogues Temple Ner Tamid

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

celebrate the 60th wedding anniversary of Rabb i Hanan David and Yetta Kane. Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 10:00 a.m., the 18S Sisterhood will host the quarterly Pan Tournament. For info rma tion contact Clara Asch 562-594-8817 or Seena Fried land 562-5981845. Saturday, Jan. 28, 6:0010:00 p.m. 18S presents Roast n Toast John Williams, an evening of giving than ks and tel ling jokes. Cost is $36 per person, includes dinner. Please contact Martha DeYoung at deyoungmartha@gmail.com for more information.

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

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. 0. 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 (0) 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 (0) 10433 Los Alamitos Boulevard Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Contact: Rabbi Yitzchok Marcus Website: Under Construction E-mail: CongAhavas@aol.com Phone: 562-493-4570

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Annual Gala Saturday, March 17,2012

Join us for an evening of fabulous entertainment, great food and a spectacular live and silent auction . All proceeds benefit children 's scholarships. For more info. please contact Carolyn Brooks at (562)426-7601, ext. 1021 or cbrooks @alpertjcc.org.

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inside Gottlieb Youth Art Show . •.• .. .. • . . 2 Make Your Resolutions a Reality . • . . 2 Learn to Read & Write Hebrew .. •.. 3 Joan Rivers Documentary . ... .. . . . 3 Womens Shabbat . • .. . . • .. . . • . •. . 3 Ballroom Dance Class . . . .. . . . . .. . 3 Youth Basketball League •.. .. •. •.. 4 Teen College Workshops ... ... . .. . 4

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Make Your Resolutions A Reality at the AJCC! Well ness & Fitness Alpert JCC P.E. Courtesy Desk Staff (562)426-7601, ext. 1051

The Zena and Pauline Gatov Gallery is proud to present: The 28th Annual Norman Gottlieb Youth Art Exhibition and Awards January 18-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.

The AJCC offers many opportunities for you to be physically active- let us help get you on track to reaching your fitness &well ness goals in 2012!

Exhibition & reception open to public

Join the 'J, get a TIFT 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. TIFT Includes: • Health assesment • Fitness center equipment orientation • Instruction in exercises appropriate for your fitness level and goals • Nutritional and health tips

Schedule a free consultation with one of our nationally certified personal trainers & take the first step toward a healthy & fit YOU!

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! Contact the Fitness and Well ness Manager at (562)426-7601, ext. 1056, for more information and to be matched with the trainer whose qualifications and experience are best suited for you .

Group Fitness 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.

Wellness Lecture Series at the 'J Happy Healthy Thoughts Wednesday, January 18 12:30pm Dr. Shah , Psychiatrist and Medical Director, Outpatient Passages Program of St. Mary Medical Center, will give an informational lecture on improving quality of life with positive mental and emotional health . Lecture includes: • A 1-on1 positive mental and emotional health evaluation • A question & answers session • Refreshments will be served Lecture takes place after the AJCC's weekly Senior lunch that begins at 12pm. The lecture is FREE & the Sr. Lunch is $4/ AJCC Member; $5/ Public

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Women's Shabbat

Rosh Chodesh at the JCC

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

Friday, January 20 5:30-8pm

Tuesday, January 24, 7pm

Whether you're a regular Women's Weekender or new to the great women 's Judaic programming the AJCC offers, this is a great chance to meet, mingle and mangia! We'll have a kosher Shabbat dinner with all the fixings. You must RSVP by January 13. For women 12 & up including moms, daughters and grandmas. $12/ AJCC Member; $15/ Public

Rosh Chodesh, the new moon, has special meaning for Jewish women. Please join other women for this wonderful ongoing program at the AJCC . January, we 'll usher in the Jewish month of Shevat. Admission is FREE; Contact Eve Lunt for more info.

Evening Mah Jongg Group for Social Players Wednesday, January 11 & 25, 7pm Join our ongoing bi-monthly game for intermediate & advanced players.

Bagels & Docs Sunday, January 8, lOam

Please no beginners, this is not a class

Documentarians Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg provide an uncompromising glimpse into the personal and professional life of comedian and red-carpet mainstay Joan Rivers, a woman clinging stubbornly and steadfastly to the pop-culture bandwagon. Rated R, Running time B4 minutes

Ballroom Dance Classes

Bagel and cream cheese brunch, and other goodies included.

January 23-March 5, 7pm (no class February 20)

$10/ AJCC Member; $12/ Public

The Alpert JCC is proud to bring back this popular six-week course taught by professional dancer Mitch Tannen , who'll teach the basics of the Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Waltz and Rumba . You 'll also learn techniques of leading and following, timing and some of the latest steps. Couples and singles welcome. Appropriate attire & leather soled shoes with backs required . $60/ AJCC Member; $75/ Public

AJCC Poker Club Tuesday, January 17 6:30pm: Doors open for registration 7-10:30pm: Game Time Join our friendly Texas Hold 'Em Poker Club. Poker will be played , snacks and beverages will be served , and cash prizes will be won . RSVP's suggested . $20/ AJCC Member; $25/ Public For details visit www.alpertjcc.org RSVP to Eve Lunt, elunt@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1067

FREE/ AJCC Member; $5/ Public

Kaballah Class Wednesdays, 12pm

For more info about these classes, please contact Eve Lunt, AJCC Director, at 562-426-7601, x1067 or elunt@alpertjcc.org

Rabbi Abba Perelmuter teaches with a keen sense of wit & great knowledge of Judaism and its teachings. FREE

GESHERCITY YOUNG ADULTS Sponsored by the Alpert JCC & Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach

Susanne Katz, skatz@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1625

GesherCity Shabbat Fri, January 6, 7:30pm

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

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

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

Year-Round Prep-Swim Team with Coach Rafe Montes Tue, Thur, 4:30-5: 15pm Ages 5-12

Year-Round Youth Swim Team with Coach Rafe Montes

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EHebrew Writing &Reading FREE Crash Course in Hebrew Writing

Sunday, January 8, 3-6pm The perfect follow-up to Hebrew Reading Crash Course Levell, this 3 hour class is specially developed to give students the additional skill of Hebrew writing while reinforcing reading skills.

FREE Crash Course in Hebrew Reading,Level 2 6 Sundays, Jan. IS-Feb. 19, 3-4:30pm The National Jewish Outreach Program's Hebrew Reading Crash Course Level II is designed to improve students' reading skills and flUency by introducing them to pronunciation rules and basic Hebrew grammar. Students will begin to recognize verbs and nouns, learn how to dissect words, and identify new words and phrases that will enable them to better understand the prayer book. Over 101,000 have participated in this program. Pre-regi5tratian mandatary. Prior knowledge of reading Hebrew (i.e., participation in the Cra5h Caur5e in Hebrew Reading, Levell) required. For mare information contact Eve Lunt, elunt@alpertjcc,arg (562}426-7601, ext. 1067

American Red Cross

CPR/AED/First-Aid Classes January 1, 12pm The Alpert JCC will be closed ... except for you! We're inviting every senior adult in our community to the first party of the year! We 'll blend the fun of a wedding reception , and a bar mitzvah party, all you have to do is Show Up. Entertainment will be provided by the incredible young piano virtuosos, The Pizarro Brothers, who 'll wow you with their dual piano renditions of your favorite tunes. $5 includes entertainment, champagne, delicious appetizers, and party hats. Please RSVP to Dr. Susan Mathieu

The Barbara & Ray Alpert Jewish Community Center

Age: 15+, Max 10 per class

January 10, 5-8pm - $90 CPR/ AED session (Adult, Child & Infant)

January 17, 6-8pm - $70 First Aid & AED session

January 24, 5-8pm - $90 CPR/ AED session (Adult, Child & Infant)

January 31, 6-8pm - $70 First Aid & AED session More info. contact Sascha BryanZwick, sbryanzwick@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1035

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When Pre-School's Out, ECE PlayDays are in! In Celebration of MLK Jr. Day Monday, January 16 9am-2:30pm Boys & Girls of All Skill levels Ages 6-13 split into divisions

WINTER SEASON IS HERE! January 15-March 25, 2012

Registration/Placement Day

Sun, January 8, 3pm Game Days Sunday, 1-7pm • 1 hr games One, 1-hr practice per week , Man , Tue , or Wed , 5-8pm , determined by team

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For Children 2-5 years old Arts & crafts, music, stories, cooking and play. Includes sandwich bar lunch $48/AJCC Member; $58/Public; Reservations required Child care available 7-9am and 2:306pm at $6.50/hr.

Kid's Night Out Parent's Night Off! Saturday, January 21, 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

• SPORTS & RECREATION EARLY CHILDHOOD Linda Keiles, Ikeiles@alpertjcc.org EDUCATION (562)426-7601, ext. 1047

Pee Wee Indoor Soccer January 23-March 26 Mondays, 3:45-4:30pm Ages 3-5 Soccer skills & drills clinic for the younger set! Emphasis on warm-ups, dribbling, ball-handling, defense, passing and shooting. Just right for kids playing soccer for the first time. $65/AJCC Member; $75/Public

Continuing enrollment-join anytime!

Webby Dance Ages 2-4: Wed, 3-3:45pm Ages 4-7: Wed, 4-4:45pm Introduction to basics of tap, jazz & ballet with the leaders in kids' dance instruction.

For Kids in Grades K-8

January 2-6 (Mon-Fri) 9am-2:30pm

January 3-6 (Tue-Fri)

For more info. contact the ECE dept

For Youth & Teens Ages 7 & up

Sundays, 3-5pm; Rehearsals begin Sun, Jan. 22 Was it Colonel Mustard with the Revolver, or was it Miss Scarlett with the Candlestick? There 's only one way to find out ...join the AJCC Acting 101 Players and get a "Clue". Young thespians will get involved in every aspect of the production, from acting & directing, improv to set-decoration. Linda Keiles, (562)426-7601, ext. 1047

or at Ikeiles @alpertjcc.org for info.

TEENS/ J-CREW

We'll explore chemistry, have puppy and reptile visitors, celebrate New Year's Eve, get messy with art, dress like hippies in a 60's flashback, and see if we can take a "Minute to Win It! " In addition , young teens in grades 6-8 will take at least 2 field trips per week to local hot spots!

Rachel Gordon, rgordon@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1023 Check out the Alpert JCC teen page at www.alpertjcc.orgorlook for us on Facebook (search AJCC J Crew Teen Program)

J Crew "Night at the Movies" Saturday evening, January 21 Have dinner with your friends at the L.B. Towne Center food court then enjoy a movie at the Edwards LB Stadium 26 theater, right next door. For time & movie info contact Teen Activities Coordinator Rachel Gordon

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

Registration Now Open for Spring ECE Classes Classes start January 23

Martial Arts Classes with Sensei Mac

• From the Beginning:

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

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

Winter Vacation PlayDays

For children 2-5 years old Each day there's a different way to have FUN : Wear pajamas, dig for dinosaur bones, journey to Israel, go camping, explore winter, rhymes , cooking, and much, much more! Extended childcare is available from 7-9am & 2:30-6pm for $6.50 per hr. Per Day: $46/AJCC Member; $56/Public, (Add $2 for Jan. 2) AJCC Member Deal: 1 week $195

Clue: An Interactive Mystery Theater Experience!

For kids entering grades 6 & up

YOUTH Winter Break Vacation Days

Continuing enrollment-join anytime!

• Parent & Me Martial Arts All Ages: Sun, 9-10am • Pee Wee Martial Arts: Ages 3-5 • Youth Martial Arts: Ages 3-12 • Youth Sparring: Ages 6-13 • Cardio Kick-Boxing: Ages 18+ • Self-Defense/MMA: Ages 18+ • Private Lessons with Mac:

Alayna Coso res, acosores@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1092

CASTING CALL AJCCj Jenny McClintock's Acting 101 Presents

Parent Participation Classes Birth to 9 months

• Yad b'Yad (Hand in Hand) 9-23 months

• Moving On Transition Class 18-28 months

• Chugim & Chaverim Connection Afternoon Enrichment Classes 2-5 years old Art, science, sports, oceanography, Judaics, gardening, literature, cooking, material arts, zoology, Hebrew, theater arts, music, and much more.

School's Out Vacation Day for MLK Day For Kids in Grades K-8

Monday, January 16 In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., we will spend the day exploring the concept ofTikkun Olam, "repairing the world ." We'll learn that everyone can make a difference and no action is too small.

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

7am-6pm: Extended Day $55/AJCC Member; $65/Public

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Serving the entire connnunity

A New Vision for the Future - Sam's Story Today, Sam is one excited young man. He is optimistic, filled with anticipation , and sees his future in a clear and new way, literally. Like many people, Sam faced some difficult life chal lenges. After losing a stable job he had for many years, he found himself troubled and unable to cope.Circumstances felt desperate and , from his view, he could see no clear solutions. Sam also had chronic mental health issues which were compounding matters. Still,Sam was a man determined not to allow the existing state of affairs to toke him under. Sam knew there had to be answers to his problems; he just did not know where or how to begin.

Sam then found jFCS. At jFCS he found the emotional support he needed and the encouragement to face life 's challenges again. His therapist listened , responded with care and helped Sam toke action to improve his situation. He was now able to view his life from a new perspective, replacing worry and doubt with hope and assurance that all was not lost. Sam came to realize that his declining vision and no longer being able to provide for his family was at the heart of a good deal of his despair. jFCS helped Sam find a physician that could look into his vision 10ss.When the doctor concluded his vision could be improved with surgery, Sam was elated. jFCS went to work to try to find

funding for the surgery, when a wonderful thing happened . After hearing the entirety of Sam's story, the surgeon offered to provide his surgery ... for free! Today, Sam sees his physical world clearly and without the use of glasses or contact lenses. He also has a clearer mental vision of his life.What Sam received was much more than he ever expected. He was not only grateful for the generosity of the surgeon, but for all the help and support he hod received from jCFS. Sam said of his therapist, "She said she would help and she did! " jFCS is happy to have been a catalyst for change in Sam's life and hopes we can all rejoice in the power of generosity.

ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM Active Adult Community Connections Program, funded by the Archstone Foundation, is a joint project of Jewish Family and Children's Service (lFCS), the Alpert Jewish Community Center (AJCC), the Jewish Federation of Greater of Long Beach/West Orange County, and the city of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services.

GREAT BOOKS: SEVEN DEADLY SINS Are you ready to learn about sin?? The AACC, in collaboration with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, is proud to offer an eightweek class presenting lively discussions on the Seven Deadly Sins based upon reading from the "Great Books" organization. Participants will read selections pertaining to one "sin" prior to class and discuss them in terms of their own beliefs and experiences. "Greed" will be the first sin. Books for the class will be loaned for the duration of the class. Dates TBA. $10jperson.

JFCS Leadership News j FCS is proud to announce the installation of the 2012 jewish Family and Children's Service board of directors. Richard Ruby will be installed as the new jFCS president. Also slated for leadership positions are Christal Dunn , Fund Development, Leo Gerber, Business and Finan ce, Rob Feldman , Treasurer, linda Burney, Secretary, Anita Newman and DebFeldman , Leadership bie Development, and liz Sharzer,

Marketing. Incoming board members include Jay Alhadeff, Melissa Andrizzi, Don Lasker, David Silverman and Pamela Weinstein. JFCS will also thank board members David Hillinger, jackie Fritz, Debra

Corman, Erin Cherson, Vicky Brodsky and Gayle Posner for their dedicated service to jFCS as they step down. jFCS extends their deepest gratitude to Steve Gordon , outgoing jFCS president, who has served with great passion , warmth, wisdom and steadfast dedication. Thank you and congratulations Steve on a job well done! Installation will be held on Sunday, january 22, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Alpert JCc. Brunch will be served. Members of the community and friends of jFCS are most welcome to attend. Please

RSVP to lise Miller at EXT 235 or Imiller@jfcslongbeach .org if you plan on coming to this community celebration.

CHALLENGES OF LONG-TERM WIDOWHOOD Have you lost your loved one? Does it seem like even though the years have continued to pass since the loss, you cou Id still learn new ways to cope and adapt? Jewish Family and Children's Service of Long Beach invites survivors of loss to come and attend a support group addressing the challenges of long-term widowhood. As a group, we will discuss what we need and how to maintain a healthy and fulfilling life after the loss of a spouse. Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 AM. Free.

GUIDED AUTOBIOGRAPHY CLASS Ready to tell your story? The much-beloved Guided Autobiography class is back! Write the story of your life by enrolling in the 8-week Guided Autobiography class. After completion, students will have a written legacy, build a sense of community, develop friendships, enhance self worth, and gain an opportunity to discover themselves all over again! Starting in January. Fridays, 10-11:30 AM.$25/person.

To learn more about these programs or to register, please contact Elaine Porzucki at 562-427-7916, ext. 229, or e-mail eporzucki@jfcslongbeach.

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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Students bake challah for a worthy cause

Last month , Beach Hillel student leaders successfully completed two impactful social action projects. Zach Katona, student leader and senior at CSULB lead a Challah for Hunger charity bake sale. Students met at the AlpertjCC kitchen to bake challah together and then sold the challah on campus the next day. The proceeds from the bake sale benefitted Challah for Hunger, a national non-profit organization that raises awareness of and money for

hunger and disaster relief. Zach said of the experience li as a Beach Hillel student leader, I strive to do good deeds and help others. This project allowed me to impact my community and create a bonding experience for Jewish young adults. I am so pleased that the campus community came together to help us raise money for a worthy cause and I look forward to bUilding on this project in the future. " Students also participated in a winter clothing drive. Stu-

December in Review dent leader Jamie Lerner implemented this program to help those in need in Long Beach receive warm clothes. Collection bins were placed around campus and students donated used clothing. The clothing was distributed to the Urban Outreach Drop-In Center, where Jamie volunteers in her free time. Jamie explains, "I'm passionate about volunteering and helping the needy in any way I can. I know in some way I' m changing lives. Fortunately, Bea ch Hillel allows me to spread my passion to others and get them involved. " Beach Hillel is proud to promote Jewish values of feeding the hungry and clothing the naked. If you are interested in donating your time, money, or resources to future Beach Hillel social acemail tion projects, info@beachhillel.org .

Spotlight on Birthright On De ce mber 21 st, 2011, five Beach Hillel students embarked on a Taglit-Birthright Israel trip with other Hillel students from Southern California . The Beach Hillel students bonded as a group prior to the trip through preparatory meetings lead by Rabbi Drew Kaplan. They learned about Israeli culture and history and what to expect while traveling in the foreign country. Ari Palmer, freshman at CSULB and trip participant stated before the trip, "I'm ex-

cited to go on Birthright to explore Israel and learn new things. I' d heard so many great things about the trip through Beach Hillel and past participants. I' m most excited to explore the city of Tel Aviv." Another trip participant, Kim Becker remarked , "I'm excited to experience Masada at sunrise and meet a variety of other Jewish people. I want to connect to my Jewish roots and discover a place where Judaism is the norm , rather than a minority. I chose to go on Taglit-

Birthright Israel with Hillel because I will make friends that I can keep up my relationships with after we return and because I feel at home and comfortable with the organization." Beach Hillel is now recruiting for the Summer 2012 Taglit-Birthright Israel trip! If you or someone you know is Jewish , between the ages of 18 and 26 and has not been to Israel on an organized peer trip , visit freeisraeltrip.org to learn more . Registration for the summer trip begins February 15th.

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"Beach Menorah" by Danielle McKellop, the Monster Menorah 2011 winner

Beach Hille l was bursting at the seams with exciting events last mo nth. Students ha d opportunities to celebrate Chanukah ear ly with the ir peers. Kicki ng off with the annual and ever-popular Mo nster Me no ra h competition, talented students created beautifu l and unique menora hs fo r a chance to win th e $200 grand prize. Using creative materials and tec hniques, each artist showed their Chanukah spirit. En tries such as " Mo nster Menora h Cake," a ho mema de red velvet cake shaped and decorated like a me no rah and liThe Diva," a glittery, femi ni ne meno ra h showed off the students' artistic p rowess. The winner of the $200 grand prize was " Beach Menora h" by Dan ie lle McKe llo p.

This seashell and coral maste rp iece was impossible to ignore. The Chanukah festivities continued at th e White Elephant C ha nuka h Party. Students exc ha nged gifts, ate latkes, played the d reidel game, a nd ha d ho li day fu n with frie nds. On campus, students enjoyed trad itio nal doughnuts fo r Chanu ka h called sufganiyot and parti ci pated in a "Torah on Tap " based on the story of Chanukah. Duri ng all of the celebrations, studen ts still had time to study for fina l exams. Free lunch was provided on campus throug h the In te rfaith Center during fi na ls week. As spring semester begins, we loo k back on the fun times we've had and loo k forward to those still to co me.

Rejewvenation Bea ch Hille l is p rou d to announce its Rejewvena tio n event th is January. Spread over the course of three days, Re jewvenatio n is a Jewis h learn ing event desig ne d for young adults, especially university students, during winter break to engag e in Jewis h text-based discussions a mongst each other a nd with featu red guest scholars. Tak ing place in Long Beach, Rivers id e, Irvin e, and

Los Angeles, Rejewvenatio n 2012 will be on the the me of "Judaism and the Body ". Rejewvena tio n will include two lunch & learn events, a To ra h on Tap, and more. To lea rn more about Rejewvenation a nd to see some awesome p ictu res, please visit http://SoCa USS.org / rejewve natio n2012. Fo r a ny questions, please co ntact Kap lan Rabbi Drew (Rabbi@beac hhi lle l.o rg).

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Making an Impact

Honoree Robert Winer with Rabbi Newman

Honorees Janet & Kenneth Coulter with Rabbi

Newman

This year's theme for the annual Hebrew Academy auction was " Making an Impact', and that it did, as more than 200 people gathered at the HA and enjoyed the beautifully new renovated Value Circle. Guests enjoyed an evening of fun activities, appetizers, great food , wonderful music and amazing entertainment. The evening opened with honors to Robert Winer as he was presented with the Volunteer Award and Kenneth and Janet Coulter as they were presented with the Chesed Award. Congratulations to this year's honorees. Leading the live auction was H .A.'s vibrant and talented third grade choir directed by Nechama Eilfort coupled with violinist, Dafna

Smith. In case you missed them , you'll still get a chance to see the choir perform at the H.A. 's Visionary Dinner on Sunday, March 4 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. As guests were ushered into the tent for dinner, they all enjoyed the live Auction hosted by auctioneer, Jay Fi ske. Proceeds from this event will continue to support the school's financial aid program, enhance classroom technology, expand the liberal arts department, develop the library, and enlarge the sports program. The evening ended with a performance by artist, Javier Alvarez. For more informa tion of H.A. 's upcoming events, be sure to visit the website or call the office.

LAB TIME Breaks Molecular Bonds

At the H.A. Dr. Todd 's 9th and 10th grade Biology students are finding out why you should not use pineapple in jell-o. This structured lab examined the role of enzymes found in fresh pineapple and

its effect on the protein gelatin which is found in jell-o . After the lab was completed the students were rewarded by eating the left-ove r pineapple.

Holocaust in Jewish History Ms. Meador & Mrs. Sufrin arranged for the upper school girls to attend an amazing woman's lecture at Chapman University on the evening of Nov. 8 , 2011 with Holoca ust Survivor Gerda Wiessmann-Klein. They were given the opportunity to see and hear a first hand experience as part of their year long study of the Holocaust in Jewish History. Rochel ' le Kievman was one of approximately 15 girls who attended. From her

and how she met her husband in this terrible tragedy. Instead of acting like a victim , she focused on the wonderful freedoms we have here in this country. Mrs. Weissmann-Klein started a foundation called, Citizenship Counts. It was uplifting to watch her speak with such confidence in front of such a mixed and diverse audience. She inspired everyone from all walks of life.

perspective, she gained a lot because she learned about the Holocaust from a different perspective than students usually hear about it. " It was so beautiful to see everyone unite to hear this survivor speak about her experiences. It shows that the Holocaust is important to everyone, not just Jews," said Rochel ' le. Students saw a documentary about Mrs. WeissmannKlein 's experience during the Holocaust, how she survived

Annual Writers' Workshop

On Dec 14, 2011 HA 's fourth and fifth grade students presented their creative writing masterpieces in front of a crowd of parents and patrons at the Barnes and

Noble in Bella Terra Center in Huntington Beach. The au-

hooking the reader into the "s mall moments" of a story,

dien ce was highly impressed with the writing and arti culation skills of the students.

planning an essay that is co mplete and focused , adding interesting and high-

HA uses Lucy The Calkin's Writers' Workshop

level details, editing and producing high quality work that is grammatically co rrect. Above all , this program helps inspire the students to be curious researchers, story-

curriculum. This program is a we ll-researched and arti c ulated , one that instills in the students the habits necessary to become top-notch writers and presenters. The students learn writing skills such as

tellers, listeners, speakers and writers.

Walking Through California On Nov. 17, everyone joined the 4th -g raders as they "walked through " California 's geography and his-

the Gold Rush. Kids raced to the " Expert Chair " to share what they knew about histor-

tory in an interactive program that was tons 0' fun. They'd

ical figures and geographic features, but they had to be careful to frame their com-

prepared for the program by becoming experts on a geographical or historical feature

ments in complete sentences, or risk being squirted with "Sentence Juice ".

of our state. They also created innovative costumes to

By the end of the program , the kids had learned a lot, and had a lot of fun in the process. They ' re now looking forward to 5th grade, when they'll participate in a

wear during the program. The day opened with the presenter describing key events in California 's history, starting with the first Native Americans to settle in our state, and continuing through

similar program about the American Revolution.

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January Upcoming Events OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY:

Rosh Chodesh Assembly Wednesday, January 25

Spelling Bee Wednesday, January 25

Walk Through Revolution Thursday, January 26th

Family Fun Day in Cerritos Sunday, January 29

Town Meeting Tuesdays at HA

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Li sa Pearl Rosenbaum w ill spea k about her book at a jo int NCJ W / Hadassa h presen tati o n o f th e Shirley Stein Book Review, Januar y 17, at 10:30 a.m. at th e Grand. It has been almost fi ve years sin ce the debut of Li sa Pearl Rose nbaum 's nove l A DayorSmanBeg~n~gs. R& ce ntl y he r book has expe rienced a rebirth as a chose n wor k for the One Boo k, One Chicago program. Th e book, w hi ch exp lo res iss ues o f Jewish id entity, co mmunity and hi story, was se lected by Spertus, Chicago 's cen ter fo r Jewish learning and cu lture, and is the cen terpie ce o f a mo nth-long series o f lec tures, performances and displays inspired by the novel. The idea fo r the book sp ran g to life in 1995, w hile Ms. Rosenbaum was o n a

trip to Poland w ith her in-laws and visited their hometown o f Zwo len, so utheast o f Warsaw. N o Jews remained in the town, o r mu ch of their hi sto ry excep t fo r a sma ll co llecti o n a ma ssed by a Polish mu sic teac her. He invited the famil y into hi s house and showed them bits and pieces o f th e Jewish wo rld that had once thri ved in the town pages from ' mezuzah s, books and a piece o f a wo man 's g ra vesto ne' he had saved. H e was th e care taker of thi s tow n. The au th o r pondered th e importan ce o f a care taker, or ga tekeeper, as she ca ll s the o ne w ho remains in th e Old Wo rld to reme mb er th e hi story. Cost is $22 , lun ch is included. Plea se se nd a check mad e ou t to NCJ W no later

The Bureau of Jewis h Educa tio n is happy to a nn ou nce that TIES 20 12 ITeens Israel Experience Summer! , is tak ing p lac e from June 24 th rough July 23,2012. Th e Bureau of Jewish Education is once aga in par tn ering with Alexande r Muss High School in Israe l to create a n Israel tri p where your tee n's Jewish roo ts wil l come alive wh il e they swim, snorkel, hike, and cl imb the ir way through Israel with o the r JeWish 10 -12 graders li ke the mselve s. Why is this expe ri ence different than most Israel trips? On most teen to urs, you li ve off a bus, unpacki ng and

packin g your luggage every few nights. TIES 2012 is a do rm-based program affording you the luxury of living o n the gorgeous campus in Hod Hasharon, Israel (near Te l AViV). You also benefit from th ei r secure ca mpus envi ronment, access to inte rnet, laund ry fa cilitie s, their trained nursing staff, a nd a variety of soc ia l eve nts for a ll th e summer high schoo l groups in re sidence. Our TIE S trip he lps teens d iscove r the ir ancestry by investiga ting the history of the a ncie nt la nd,

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and exp loring the cul ture or Israe l wi th experienced educational gUides. Ou r Jan uary TIES informa tion session for parents and teen s to learn mo re about ou r 4-week adve ntu re ta kes place Sunday, January 29, 1:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Sholom in Sa nta A na. Sc ho larships are a lso available. For more information p lease contact Sheri Groppe r at th e Bureau of Jewish Educa ti on, 94 9-4 35-3 450 x329, sheri@b jeoc.org or go to http://bjeoc.org/ties/ index.htm

Tribute & memorial contributions are special gifts to honor, memorialize, or congratulate friends & family for all occasions. We will be delighted to send a card on your behalf.

Jewish Federation GENERAL FUND • To Shirley Feiwell, in memory of your beloved sister Dorothy, from Arnold & Sharon Kushner • To Earl Feiwell , in memory of your brother Howard , from Arnold & Sharon Kushner

FEDERATION WEINBERG CAMPUS FUND • To AI & Ruth Rudis, in memory of your dear mother, from Shari & Larry Nemirow • To Lea Gerber, in memory of your dear mother, from Shari & Larry Nemirow

Jewish Community Foundation GENERAL FUND • To CSULB Holocaust Education Program, in honor of Eugene Schlesinger, from Dr. Jack & Karen Rabin Philanthropic Fund

ANNE LICHT LEADERSHIP FUND • To Jim licht, in memory of your beloved father, from Fra ncine Levy • To Jim Licht, in memory of your beloved father, from linda & Stephen Gordon • To Jim licht, in memory of your dear father, from Shari & Larry Nemirow • To Jim licht, in memory of your beloved father, from Gail Webster & Norman Siomann

JEAN BLAKEY JEWISH STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP FUND • To Margo Hoffer, wishes for a speedy recovery, from Barbara & Lee Shoag • To Sandy Horwitz, wishes for a speedy recovery, from Barbara & Lee Shoag • To Joanne Ratner & Wayne Siavitt, in memory of your sister & sister-in law Pam , from Sandy & Jerry Horwitz • To Curtis Gibbs & family, in memory of Karen , from Sandy

& Jerry Horwitz • To Jim Pinsky, happy birthday, from Margo & Mark Hoffer • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of your dear mother, Jean , from Shari & Larry Nemirow For tributes to the Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation please call 562-426-7601 EXT 1314

AJCC GENERAL FUND • To Dr. Joel & Edie Brodsky & family, in memory of your father, from Barry & Rita Zamost • To Dr. Joel & Edie Brodsky & family, in memory of your father, from Florence, Jeff, Jesse & Jordan Antonoff • To Judy Green & family, in memory of your father, from Mike & Joyce Greenspan • To Dr. Joel & Edie Brodsky & family, in memory of your father, from Mike & Joyce Greenspan • To Marlene Fields, congratulations on your birthday, from Barbara & Ray Alpert • To the Lessin family, in memory of Ethel, from Barbara & Ray Alpert • To Mark Schneider, congratulations on your award, from Barbara & Ray Alpert • To Irene Hirschland, in memory of your son, from Barbara & Ray Alpert Eva & Eugene • To Schlesinger, continued get well wishes, from Barbara & Ray Alpert • To the Resnikoff family, in memory of Frankie, from Barbara & Ray Alpert • To Helen Raphael & family, in memory of your mother, from Barbara & Ray Alpert • To Annette Resnick, in memory of your husband Bert, from Barbara & Ray Alpert • To Frieda Caplan, congratulations on your award, from Barbara & Ray Alpert • To Leslie Shiffman, congratulations on the marriage of your son, from Barbara & Ray Alpert • To Ron & Adele Banner, congratulations on your son receiving his doctorate, from Barbara & Ray Alpert

• To Flora & Jerry Loeb, Happy 60th Anniversary, from Barbara & Ray Alpert • To the Dombrower family, in memory of Harold , from Barbara & Ray Alpert • To Monty Kahn & family, in memory of Marsha, from Barbara & Ray Alpert ·To Cheryl & Jay Eiser, mazel tov on becoming grandparents, from Barbara & Ray Alpert • To Mina Fox Raif, in memory of Leonard, from Barbara & Ray Alpert • To Rich & Amy Lipeles, mazel tov on your new granddaughter, from Barbara & Ray Alpert • To Diane Carp, in memory of Charles, from Barbara & Ray Alpert • To Gordon & Judi Lentzner, mazel tov on your new granddaughter, from Barbara & Ray Alpert • To Nancy & Mark Speizer, mazel tov on your new greatgrandson, from Barbara & Ray Alpert • To linda Fa hik, in memory of Rick, from Barbara & Ray Alpert • To the Florence Schild family, in memory of Florence, from Barbara & Ray Alpert • To Dr. Joel & Edie Brodsky & family, in memory of Jack, from Tanis & Dick lickhalter & family • To Dr. Joel & Edie Brodsky & family, in memory of Jack, from Sue & Murray Taubman • To Cynthia Silvers, in memory of her grandson, from the Book Club • To Sandy Horwitz, for a speedy and healthy recovery, from the Book Club ·To Marvin & linda Zamost, in recognition of their involvement in the 2011 GolfTournament, from Paulette & Henry Matson • To Dr. Joel & Edie Brodsky & family, in memory of Jack, from Daryl & Sandy Phillips • To Lea Gerber & family, in memory of your mother, from Daryl & Sandy Phillips

MICHAEL SEGAL MAIMONIDES FUND • To Dr. Joel & Edie Brodsky & family, in memory of your

father, from Jessie Butler ·ToJudy Green & family, in memory of your father, from Jessie Butler Eva & Eugene • To Schlesinger, continue to get well, from Jessie Butler • To Curtis Gibbs & family, in memory of Karen , from Jessie Butler • To Earl Feiwell, in memory of your brother, from Jessie Butler • To Shirley Feiwell, in memory of your sister, from Jessie Butler

AJCC JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL

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beloved cousin Phylis Brown, ... from Laura Orloff & family ~ • To Mitchell Brown, in memory of our beloved cousin

Phylis Brown , from Laura m'" Orloff & family ·To Tim Brown, in memory of ' " our beloved cousin Phylis • Brown, from Laura Orloff & )II family

MARCIE BALAN BLAKEY FUND

• To the Blakey family, in memory of Jean, from Deborah Barkin & Michael Barkin

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• To the Seidman family, in memory of Esther Seidman, from Jack Blecher & Renee

• To Bruce Balan, in memory of Jean , from Jack & Binnie Berro

Simon • To Bruce Balan, in memory of Jean Blakey, from Mikel & Bryce Breitenstein

For tributes to AJCC please call 562-4267601 ext 1414

For tributes to JFCS please call 562-4267601 ext 235 or 562-427-7916

JFCS

B'nai Mitzvah

GENERAL JFCS FUND

TEMPLE BETH DAVID

• To Dr. Joel & Edie Brodsky, in memory of your father Jack Brodsky, from JFCS board & staff • To Dr. Joel & Edie Brodsky, in memory of your father Jack Brodsky, from Wendy &Alan Puzarne • To Vicky & Charles Brodsky, in memory of your grandfather Jack Brodsky, from JFCS board & staff • To Vicky & Charles Brodsky, in memory of your grandfather Jack Brodsky, from Wendy & Alan Puzarne • To Judy & Edward Green, in memory of your father, Walter Newman, from JFCS board & staff • To Judy & Edward Green, in memory of your father, Walter Newman , from Wendy & Alan Puzarne • To Lottie Newman, in memory of your husband, Walter Newman, from JFCS board & staff • To Renee Simon, in honor & memory of Gertrude Ball, Vivian Barkin, Lincoln Ball & Halcyon Ball, from Andrea Ball

Rachel Baroway

ARNOLD ORLOFF FUND • To Mr. & Mrs. Brown , in memory

Rachel Baroway, will be called to the Torah on January 14. Rachel is BIa ck Be It in "'--- - " - --Toe Kwon Do and enjoys playing the piano. Rachel has been collecting donations for a battered women's shelter for her Mitzvah project.

Andrew Kleinman Andrew Kleinman , a grade 7th honor student, will be called to the Torah on January 21. - - -- .... Andrew enjoys playing games, playing the guitar or camping.

Deborah Harris Deborah Leah Vi-Ping Harris will be called to the Torah on January 28. She is a 7th grader at Whitney and is engaged in many charitable activities.

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