Jewish Community Chronicle - January 2017 Issue

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FEATURE STORY

L’Dor V’Dor: Federation Leadership for Tomorrow Deborah K. Goldfarb Chief Executive Officer, Jewish Federation Jewish Community Foundation

Jewish history has shown us that leadership is essential to the continuation of our Jewish way of life. We are a lifeline. We rebuild, revive, and reinvent Jewish life. We are on the front line of bringing security to a fragile world. Federation has a century long tradition of touching more Jewish lives on the planet than any other organization, and providing opportunities for emerging leaders to experience the breadth of our impact is essential to our community’s future.

To ensure that we have strong Federation leadership to continue into the next century, long time community leaders Ann & Gene Lentzner have generously created and endowed The Lentzner Leadership Fellows Program. Our Jewish Community is dependent on community leaders engaging and empowering the next generation of leaders to devote their time and talent to take the helm and place Jewish faith and values as the forefront of their efforts to serve the public good.

The Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, shares her Jewish journey at the General Assembly.

working diligently to eventually become a President of both organizations.

“L’dor v’dor is crucial. I believe that while one is here on earth, you should be proactive and give to the best of your abilities. It is a moral and human obligation to guarantee that what you have done in your lifetime continues on,” states Gene.

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks at the Opening Plenary of the 2016 General Assembly.

The inaugural class of the Lentzner program began this fall. As part of the program we sent a small delegation to the recent Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly (GA) in Washington, D.C. The GA brings together thousands of volunteers and professionals from Federations across North America.

Ann & Gene Lentzner wholeheartedly believe in the value of L’dor v’dor - From Generation to Generation - to ensure that there will be a Jewish present and future. When the Lentzners moved from St. Louis to Long Beach in the 1950’s, there was an immense amount of bigotry and overt discrimination towards anyone who was Jewish.

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The Lentzner Fellows Program is a two-year commitment, designed to provide an in-depth understanding and mentorship of how Federation works to provide for the Jewish Community. Invited participants attend Federation and Foundation Board meetings and related training sessions to learn about how we currently function, and to prepare them for leadership positions in the future.

This first class of the Lentzner Fellows consists of 16 individuals. Many of the class are graduates of the Alpert New Leaders Forum, a shorter survey program geared for creating leaders across the entire Jewish community.

Five Lentzner Fellows attended the General Assembly. They included: Ariela Laibson, Richard Marcus, Jeb Brilliant, the Honorable Sunny Zia. Federation’s Neuberger Young Leadership Award Winner, Chaya Leah Sufrin, was unable to attend, but was recognized at the event.

It was an incredible experience to spend time with some of our emerging leaders at the GA and to see them absorb a broad perspective of Jewish thought leaders.

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“The GA was a tremendous experience and I am deeply grateful to Gene, Ann and the program. I am honored to have been there to hear Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks and Justice Ginsburg,” said Richard Marcus. Ariela Laibson agrees that these were some of the highlights of the experience. “I wish everyone could hear Rabbi Sacks, and hearing Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a historic moment,” said Ariela.

“It was eye opening to see how other Federations work. I could see where our small piece fits into the very large jigsaw puzzle,” said Richard.

Jeb Brilliant saw a quote by President Barack Obama that resonated with him at the African American History Museum: “Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” Jeb mentions, “This was sort of an underlying theme because I attended a few sessions about teaching the next generation of givers to learn directly from their parents and grandparents. They were suggesting to bring multiple generations of higher donor families in to participate in the giving and learn from our elders.”

Perhaps Sunny Zia’s words say it best.

“Attending the GA lifted my spirits. I was equally pleased to see the Orthodox and folks on the more Conservative end of the spectrum in the community present. It was an honor being there on behalf of the Federation and the Lentzner fellows.”

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Going Green: You Can Participate

By Danny Levy, Director of Development

Bob Baldwin Memorial Fund Grant Applications Now Available

By Sharon Kenigsberg, Director of Endowments & Community Development

Rick Freeman JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PRESIDENT

Deborah Goldfarb

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A Time For Silence And A Time For Speaking

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Grant Applications Now Available for Teen/Young Adult Israel Programs Offered through the Bob Baldwin Memorial Fund

By Sharon Kenigsberg, Director of Endowments & Community Development

The Bob Baldwin Memorial Fund at the Jewish Community Foundation was established to promote Jewish continuity by connecting our teens to Israel through organized peer trips, community trips, and educational programs.

Grant applications are now available for teens (ages 13-19) planning to go on mission/trip to Israel in 2017 sponsored by an approved non-profit organization. Young adults (ages 20-30) who plan 2016 Baldwin Grant recipient, Miriam Geisinsky (l), spent last summer helping at an Israeli non-profit that to go to Israel for a volunteer provides necessary heart surgery programs for underserved youth from around the world. or study program may also coming to a close.

While in Israel, I was able countries. The two weeks I apply. The applicant’s parents Spending a gap year in to truly connect to my Judaism. spent there were some of the must reside in the Greater Israel is an incomparable In Midreshet Harova, located happiest of my life. I interacted Long Beach & West Orange experience. I was able to within the walls of the Old with kids from a totally different County area. The deadline to meet so many different types City of Jerusalem, I learned culture and spent many hours apply for 2017 programs is of Jews all over Israel. Every Torah and Talmud on a whole with them in the SACH house March 30, 2017. week for Shabbat I would different level. It became my playing games and enjoying Miriam Geisinsky, one travel to a different family and own and something I truly ourselves.” of last year’s Baldwin Grant experience life in Israel on a internalized for myself.

Sophia Hanna Askin, recipients sent us the following first-hand basis.

Over the summer, I another 2016 Baldwin Grant comments: Jewish holidays in Israel volunteered at Save A recipient said this about her “Thank you so much to the are unreal. The whole country Child’s Heart (SACH), an Israel trip, “The best part of Foundation for helping me celebrates. The bus drivers amazing Israeli non-profit the trip for me were meeting spend an incredible year in wish you a “Happy Purim” organization that performs and getting close to so many Israel! The year was amazing and everyone is dressed up. volunteer heart surgery for of the 101 Jews from around and I cannot believe it’s It’s Purim on a different level. children from developing North America that I traveled

with. We were close together for five weeks. I found a lot in common with many of them and also learned how to get along with people who are very different from me.”

The Bob Baldwin Memorial Fund, through the vision of the Baldwin and Linden families, provides a way for our youth to connect to Israel and the local community. The youth that benefit from this wonderful gift are our future.

The Jewish Community Foundation helps to ensure our future through the many funds held on behalf of donors in the community. Each generation continuing to provide for the next is one way that the Jewish Community Foundation helps to ensure our future.

If you would like more information on how to contribute to an existing fund at the Foundation, start your own fund, or receive a Baldwin Grant application, please contact Sharon Kenigsberg at (562) 426-7601 ext. 1008 or sharonk@jewishlongbeach.org.

Gifts of Life Insurance Life insurance is a wonderful way to make a large gift in the future, using a small amount of current funds. By making the Jewish Community Foundation the owner and beneficiary of your policy, the annual premium is fully tax-deductible.

You may gift an existing policy or purchase a policy as an endowment to benefit the Jewish Community in the future. You can designate which organization will benefit from your deferred gift.

If the policy has a cash value, you can take a deduction approximately equal to the cash value at the time of the gift. In addition, if annual premiums are still to be made and you continue to pay them, those premiums will become tax-deductible each year.

Ensure Our Future

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CONGREGATIONS

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 Tuesday, 1/3, 2:00 pm: Beginning Hebrew Class.

Location TBA. Intermediate & Advanced Hebrew classes are ongoing.

Saturday, 1/7, 10:00 am: First Morning Shabbat Service. Including a Torah Service, using Beit HaLev’s new Torah. Followed by Kiddush, a potluck luncheon & a Torah study session.

Monday, 1/9: 2:00 pm: Leadership Training. Rabbi Galit will teach how to lead a Shabbat service. Knowledge of Hebrew & a beautiful singing voice are not required, only a willingness to learn & to lead. Location TBA. For directions on locations & further information, please call Rabbi Galit Levy-Slater at (562) 715-0888 or (562) 493-2680.

CHABAD OF LOS ALAMITOS Sunday, 1/8, 9:45 am: Hebrew High Starts Second Semester. High school students earn UC certified credits through a meaningful Hebrew High program.

Serving over 16 local high schools for students of 9th through 12th grade. More info at (714) 828-1851 or chabadlosal.com.

Jewish Genealogy - What’s It All About?. Michelle Sandler, President Emeritus of the OC Jewish Genealogical Society, discusses specific questions to ask and how to do research, as well as which online programs to use. You will receive a list of books & websites for Jewish genealogy. Michelle has been actively involved in Jewish genealogy for 32+ years.

Give yourself a Chanukah gift in the mountains overlooking the sea in Malibu, CA with Congregation Shir Chadash.

There will be two tracks of activities and interest groups: one for adults and another for kids/families. Activities will include: crafts for all ages & abilities, hiking, singing, campfire, talent show, Jewish meditation, sports, Torah study & more. $145 for adults; $85 for children 5-9 years of age; no charge for children under 4. Includes lodging in hotel style rooms with bathrooms, six sumptuous meals in dining hall & 48 hours of programs & activities. Call (562) 4290715 for more information.

Friday, 1/27, 7:00 pm: Meditation Shabbat Service.

Come to a spiritual renewing & meditative Shabbat experience that you won’t want to miss.

as they co-host this evening of unity and inspiration, as the Jewish women of Long Beach knead and braid delicious challah for a cause.

Located at the Alpert Jewish Community Center on the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus.

TEMPLE BETH DAVID Saturday, 1/14, 6:00 pm: “Deli Man” Film Screening with Deli Dinner.

Sunday, 1/15, 9:30 am: Adult Education Trip. Temple’s membership will take a trip to a major museum in the Los Angeles area. Carpool together by meeting up at temple at 9:30 am. Meet at Cantor’s Deli at 10:30 am.

Museum tour at 12:30 pm.

Please call Temple Office at (714) 892-6623 for more information.

Sunday, 1/29, 8:30 am: Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament.

CONGREGATION SHIR CHADASH Friday, 1/6, 7:00 pm: Shabbat Tikvah. Feel the energy as Congregation Shir Chadash’s new generation of young adults create services together with Rabbi Gindlin, which will include their SHUL BY THE SHORE Thursday, 1/12, 6:30 pm: favorite melodies & poetry.

Friday, 1/20 to Sunday Mega Challah Bake. Join the TEMPLE BETH OHR 1/22. Camp Shir Chadash. women of Shul By The Shore Sunday, 1/8, 1:00 pm:

TEMPLE BETH SHALOM Friday, 1/20, 6:00 pm: Family Shabbat Dinner.

7:15 pm: Student-led Family Shabbat Musical Evening Service. Everyone is welcome to join us for our Family Shabbat dinner and musical Shabbat led by TBS Torah School kids, with special guest, Leeav Sofer. RSVP is required for dinner. Please RSVP to cantorsofer@yahoo. com by January 18th, 2017.

Sunday, 1/29, 6:00 pm: Preschool Days at TBS. Preschoolers are welcome to bring a parent & join in for lots of fun songs, games, crafts & Bible stories with Morah Lynne.

RSVP at education@tbslb.org.

TEMPLE ISRAEL Saturday, 1/7, 7:00 pm: “So Is Life” Concert. Temple Israel invites you to join an evening of music provided by an incredible team of musicians from their album “So Is Life”: Dan Nichols, Cantor Rosalie Boxt, Josh Nelson & Cantor Ellen Dreskin. This will be a concert not to be missed.

Suggested donation of $18 for adults. Children & teens are free. Please RSVP to the Temple Office at (562) 4340996 or clw@tilb.org.

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 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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A Time For Silence And A Time For Speaking

By Rabbi David Cantor

These are the things that ye shall do: Speak ye to every man the truth with his neighbors; execute the Rabbi David Cantor best judgment of truth and peace in your gates. (Zechariah 8:16) Rabban Shimon ben Gamliel taught: “The world rests on three principles: On justice, on truth, and on peace. And all three are intertwined. When justice is done, truth is served and peace ensues.” (Jerusalem Talmud Ta’anit 4.2) That the telephone, computers, and our modern technology in general, have behavioral and ethical

implications is reflected in a late nineteenth-century Hasidic story about a rebbe who declared one day to his Hasidim, “There is a lesson to be learned from everything on God’s earth.”

Thinking that the rebbe was speaking hyperbolically, a follower called out, “Oh, and what can we learn from the train?”

“That because of being one minute late,” the rebbe answered, “You can lose everything.”

“And from the telegraph?” another asked.

“That for every word you pay.”

“And from the telephone?”

“That what we say here, is heard there.” (Joseph Telushkin)

Today, there is no hesitation whatsoever in between composing a Tweet, Facebook post, text message, or email and its publication to the entire wired world.

The caution that one must be careful before posting or sending cannot be made strong enough, and some professionals advise their clients to return to pen and paper before sharing anything of a confidential nature.

When I was asked to write this rabbinic reflection, I could think of nothing more important than a reminder that we must practice shemirat ha-lashon, the “guarding of the tongue.”

We live in a time where

newsmen, politicians, and many, many others seem to have lost the connections between truth, accuracy, fairness, and reality. Bad information can lead to bad decision-making, and unkindness can lead to unfairness.

Judge your words against two questions: Is it true? If what you are about to say, write, send, post, or tweet isn’t true, don’t.

Is it peaceful? If what you are about to say, even though it is true, will lead to unkindness, unfairness, hurt feelings, damaged reputations, or anything negative, don’t.

According to our Jewish Tradition, this world was brought into being through

words, starting with “Let there be light”; and there was light. Even without resorting to any weapons of mass destruction, we know that words have the potential to destroy worlds, not only the ground we live on, but our relationships with others.

Who would you rather be: the person one goes to for the latest gossip, or the person who is known to be trustworthy, kind, generous, fair, judicious?

May we all be guided to just and truthful, and spreaders of peace and calm. Amen.

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Rabbi David A. Cantor is the rabbi at Temple Beth Shalom, in Long Beach, CA.

B’nai Mitzvah TEMPLE BETH DAVID Jessa Kleinman

Jessa Kleinman will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, January 14th, 2017 at Temple Beth David.

Jessa is a very happy 7th grader at Bell Intermediate School. She is often found coloring, listening to music, playing with her friends, teasing her siblings, or making those around her laugh. Her bubbly personality and big heart are truly a blessing.

Jessa worked with a friend to complete her mitzvah project, where she made grave markers for the recently passed pets at Seal Beach Animal Care Center.

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JFCS - A Year in Review and Direction for the Future

By Rick Burney, Jewish Family & Children’s Service - Board President

At our December Executive Board Meeting, we took the opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments of the year.

In 2016, JFCS continued to serve as a welcome resource for people in need in our community who have nowhere else to turn for mental health counseling and emergency financial assistance. JFCS entered into a collaboration with 24Hr HomeCare to provide in-home care for seniors and people recovering from an injury or illness.

Our counseling services in the Downey schools expanded to include all of the high schools. JFCS also introduced two new board committees; the Resource Development Committee that oversees the JFCS fundraising and events, and the Outreach Committee, which promotes JFCS to organizations outside of our local Jewish Community in order to raise awareness of the agency and the work we do. Both committees hit the ground running in 2016 with the goal of sustaining JFCS

in years to come.

Our annual Race With a View and RUNWAY: The Art of Design, were successful beyond measure with record turnouts and funds raised at each event. Our Friends Campaign reached out to our generous supporters as well as to people outside of our community in order to “get the word out” about JFCS. On November 15th, Cafe Europa was held, which is a luncheon for Holocaust survivors that allows the survivors to socialize with each other, the

JFCS staff, Board members and community members.

JFCS provided Thanksgiving dinners to 17 families in Long Beach who would have otherwise gone hungry. The year ended with the “Adopta-Family” outreach, where board members, community organizations and generous donors buy holiday gifts for families who are in need.

The future for JFCS is exciting. We will continue to provide all of our current services as we look to expand our reach. We will be meeting with doctors,

hospitals, schools, service clubs, and local officials to increase awareness of JFCS and make JFCS the “GoTo” referral site for people who need help. We are actively looking for growth opportunities for Older Adult Services to meet the needs of an aging population.

Most of all, we are proud of our accomplishments and we are not content for JFCS to be that “best kept secret” in our area.

Set Specific Goals Your goal must be clear and well defined. Vague or generalized goals are unhelpful because they don’t provide sufficient direction.

Getting healthy is not specific.

Losing 10 pounds by March 15th is specific. Make it as easy as you can to get where you want to go by defining precisely where you want to end up.

Set Measurable Goals Include precise amounts, dates, and so on in your goals so you can measure your degree of success. “To walk 3 miles in 60 minutes, 4 times a week” is a goal that is measureable. Without a way to measure your success, you miss out on the celebration that comes with knowing you have actually achieved something.

Set Attainable Goals Make sure that it is possible to achieve your goal. If you set a goal that is too difficult, like “losing 50 pounds by Children and teachers from the Alpert Jewish Community Center’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program February 1st,” you will only gathered to present JFCS with holiday gifts for two families in need. ECE families donated over $800 in tzedakah to provide toys, clothing, food, and other essentials for the two families. ECE teachers volunteered frustrate yourself and decrease their time to shop for the items and to wrap them festively. JFCS sends a heartfelt “Thank you!” to ECE your confidence. Resist the urge to set a goal that is too Program parents, children, teachers and staff who helped.

easy as it may prevent you from setting future goals that require more work.

Set Relevant Goals Goals should be relevant to the direction you want your life and career to take.

By keeping goals relevant to your own life and desires, you will stay more motivated. You have to want to accomplish the goal for you – not for anyone else!

Set Time-Bound Goals Your goals must have a timeframe. When you are working on a deadline, your sense of urgency increases, and you know when you can celebrate success.

By making your New Year’s Resolution a SMART goal, it will be easier to accomplish. No matter what, it is important that you are patient with yourself and your progress. If you slip up, that’s okay. We all do. Just don’t let an occasional slip up hold you back from working on your goal. You have as many chances to succeed as you give yourself, so be generous, and find joy in the journey!

Achieving Success in Your 2017 Goals

By Leslie R. Evans, LCSW, JFCS - Director of Social Work & Older Adult Services

As each year comes to a close, I often hear (and have said myself!), “Thank goodness this year is over; next year has got to be better!”

Many of us look forward to the promise of a new calendar year and an open slate of hope and possibility. We set new goals and make New Year’s resolutions. For the first

few weeks (or days?), most of us usually do a good job of keeping on track. But so often we find that our resolutions are hard to keep. We were committed to the change when we made the resolution, so why can’t we sustain the positive changes?

Change is not easy. It’s not just a matter of will or wanting

things to be different. Change takes hard work, practice, and patience. It also takes smart planning. The good news is that there are steps we can take to make our New Year’s Resolutions more successful.

The key to any success is setting goals, SMART goals: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant & Time-Bound.

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Message from the Executive Director

At the Alpert JCC, we are fortunate to celebrate two New Years – the Jewish New Year in the fall, Rosh Hashanah, and the secular New Year, January 1. Traditionally, many people take the time around Rosh Hashanah to make new resolutions and set out goals for the year. I think it’s great to have this second opportunity to take a step back and reevaluate the goals we set at Rosh Hashanah. We can choose to renew those goals, whether or not we were successful, or choose new goals if that’s where our heart leads us. Whatever your resolutions might be, we offer many ways for the Alpert JCC to be a part of your success.

If your goal is to improve your health and wellness, we are Your Center for Fitness. We have top-of-the-line equipment in our Fitness Center, over 50 energizing group fitness classes, exceptional personal trainers, massage therapists, and fitness instructors to help you achieve your goals, and a wonderful aquatics program in our year-round heated pool.

If your goal is to find a great place for your kids, we are Your Center for Youth. We have one of the best preschools around (we were named the “Best Preschool in Long Beach” by the Long Beach Post!), over 100 kids participate daily in our Kids’ University afterschool program, we have terrific camp programs for summer and vacation days, and BBYO and Maccabi are engaging programs for our teens.

If your goal is personal and spiritual growth, we are Your Center for Jewish Life and Culture. We have adult classes, film festivals, author talks, 92nd Street Y lectures, field trips, coffee talks, Kabbalah classes, and so much more!

If your goal is to make new friends, we are Your Center for Socializing. With our weekly Senior lunches, monthly Young Adult Shabbat dinners, family programs, Bridge and Mah Jongg games, and other social events, you are bound to meet people who have similar interests, all while having a lot of fun.

If your goal is to give back, we are Your Center for Volunteering, offering many opportunities to volunteer through our Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) program or our many committees.

As you can see, the Alpert Jewish Community Center is here for this year’s goals and for your continuing goals in the future. I wish you all a very happy and healthy New Year and hope you fulfill your goals in 2017 at the Alpert JCC, Your Center For Life.

L’Shalom

Jeffrey Rips

AJCC Executive Director

AJCC STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Nicole Malina

Director of Development Nicole Malina is one of the newer additions to our AJCC family. She grew up in New York in a very strongly-identified Jewish family, and Jewish values were an integral part of her upbringing: Tzedakah, Tikkun Olam, and the value of welcoming the stranger were all very important to her family. These values have clearly remained important to her throughout her life. She had her Bat Mitzvah in Israel on Mount Scopus, and her B.A. is from NYU in Ethnic Studies with a focus on Judaic Studies.

“After graduating,” Nicole explains, “I had a lot of different jobs, but I always had an interest in non-profit work. I always wanted to give back. After moving to San Francisco in 2000 to be closer to my family, who all live in California now, I started my non-profit career at the New Israel Fund. I particularly liked the development aspect of my work, and I enjoyed forming relationships and getting to know the donors, so I decided to stay in that arena. In 2004, I went to work at the JCC in San Francisco as their Development Administrator and learned a great deal about working in the Jewish Community.

“After working at the JCCSF for 6 years, I wanted to move even closer to my parents, who are in LA. I moved down here in 2010 and ended up getting a position on the development team at the Aquarium of the Pacific. I absolutely fell in love with Long Beach. I really enjoyed being at the Aquarium, as my second passion is helping animals, but I always knew I would return to my roots. The head of development at the Aquarium was on the Jewish Federation Board of Directors, and I expressed to her my interest in getting involved with the local Jewish community. She nominated me for the Alpert New Leaders Forum, a fantastic experience and great program. ANLF led me to join both the Federation and Hillel boards.

“I met our Executive Director, Jeffrey Rips when he came to the Federation board meetings representing the AJCC. He encouraged me to speak up in the meetings, and through meeting him, I had the opportunity to learn more about the J. I became interested in ways that I could help the AJCC with fundraising, and when the Director of Development position opened a year ago, I was eager to apply! I began at the J in February of 2016, and I love it here. It’s such a great place for me and has really become a second home. I love seeing the entire community congregate, from young to old. We play a part in every stage of people’s lives. I have made a lot of friends here, and I appreciate coming to work and seeing my wonderful colleagues.

“As Director of Development, I’m able to give the community an opportunity to invest in the wonderful programs that we are so proud of. Our members and donors are so dedicated to the community, and I love being able to help them stay connected to this amazing place. I’m really grateful to be here.”

And we are grateful to have Nicole’s high energy and enthusiasm so much a part of what makes the Alpert JCC such a special place to be. Nicole volunteers helping rescue animals, collects hip hop records, and lives in Belmont Heights with her two adorable cats, Pepper and Jersey Boy. - Interview by Erika Hillinger

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

Marisa Kantor

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ECE mom

Marisa Kantor is one of the enthusiastic and involved AJCC members who help make the J a wonderful community.

Marisa and her husband, Madhava (Madhi), came here from Tucson in March of 2012 when he was accepted into the Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia. The first thing they wanted to do was find a great preschool for their children, Ari and Rona. They had come from a strong Jewish preschool in Tucson and were looking for something equivalent. What they found was even better!

They knew when they toured the ECE here that is was “above and beyond the best preschool in the area.” In addition to an excellent preschool, Marisa explains, “we also saw that the sense of community here seemed really strong. And because we’re Jewish, we wanted a Jewish preschool. Although we moved here in March, the first available opening was in the summer session of 2012. Our kids were really young. Ari was just two, so he started in Side by Side, and moved up through all the levels. He’s six now and is in kindergarten. Rona, who will be five in January, is in the Pre-K now with Mr. Scott and Ms. Mott.

Tuesdays, January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 7pm

Politics, Entertainment, and Putting Down Roots A 5-part series by Dr. Don Schwartz. $10 per session

PJ Library Havdalah Dinner Saturday, January 28, 6pm

Havdalah dinner with PJ Library, featuring the singing and storytelling of Rabbi Mariana Gindlin from Congregation Shir Chadash.

For cost and more information, contact Shlomit Jackson.

Zena & Pauline Gatov Gallery

Mordechai Rosenstein

Exhibit runs through January 23

Artist’s Reception January 19, 7pm This visiting artist from New York, is famous for his work transforming Hebrew calligraphy.

“I felt like my parent participation here was somewhat normal until Madhi was hit by a 16-year-old uninsured driver and was in the hospital for 4 days and out of work for several months while he healed from the internal bleeding. That’s when the JCC community really sprang into full gear for us. [Previous Director] Linda Keiles, [current Director] Alayna Cosores, and [Executive Director] Jeffrey Rips all made it possible for us to stay in the preschool. Scott Sterling, an ECE dad and a lawyer, also stepped in and made sure that our legal needs were taken care of. I had heard that this was a good community, but that literally saved us. We could not have survived without the support of this community. We didn’t ask for any of this help—it just landed at our feet. And we are so grateful.

Pinot and Painting

Monday, January 23, 7pm

Taught by guest artist Mordechai Rosenstein.

For more info. contact Shlomit Jackson.

The Pauline and Zena Gatov Gallery Presents

“After this I became more active in the preschool. I realized that everyone around us was chipping in however they could. I worked very hard with Linda, Alayna, and Jeffrey to help get voted best preschool in Long Beach by the Long Beach Post.

That is something I’m really proud of. And I volunteer in all the basic things like cookie baking, book fair, etc. After thinking about other ways I could get involved, I realized that the unique way I could contribute was through social media. I saw that there was a real need for an ECE Facebook page. Flyers get ignored, lost in backpacks, misplaced, etc., and I thought to myself, ‘Why don’t I start a Facebook page so that people could always know what is going on?’ That way, all the information is in one place. I also wanted something that I could create so that when I leave next year, I can pass the torch and other parents can keep it going.

The 33rd Annual Norman Gottlieb Student Art Show

January 30-March 3 Awards Reception: Thurs, Feb. 23

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.

For more information contact Shlomit Jackson.

“I recommend the ECE to everyone. It has gone so far above and beyond my expectations. We’re going to be so sad to leave here next year when Rona goes to Kindergarten. But we’ll continue on through camps and any way we can to stay actively involved. I’m guessing that the connections we’ve made here will last a - Interview by Erika Hillinger lifetime.”

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Around the J

JEWISH LIFE & CULTURE

AJCC MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Coffee Talk with ChayaLeah Sufrin

The Housewives of the Torah Monday, January 30, 7pm

The real housewives of the Torah—we will discuss the women of the Torah and the lives they led. FREE For more information contact Shlomit Jackson.

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

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, January 6, 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.

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program Brandon Julian, bjulian@alpertjcc.org • (562) 506-2801

Volunteer Opportunities

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!

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YOUTH & FAMILY

Stories From around the J

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

MLK Day at the AJCC Monday, January 16

Spend a fun-filled day at the AJCC enjoying, games, crafts, and friends!

Lincoln’s Birthday Camp Monday, February 13

Grades K-8 It’s a birthday celebration! Join us for games, music, cooking and more.

(From left to right:) Paula Blum, preschool teacher - local, Toby Bachenheimer (daughter of Pearl Bachenheimer) drove in from the valley, Kathy Hurst, reading teacher - local, Sandy Rips, preschool teacher - local, Ruby Farber, preschool teacher drove in from Oceanside, Bonnie Bachenheimer, (daughter of Pearl Bachenheimer) flew in from Israel, Ruth Haberman (daughter of Bina Haberman) - local

Fun-filled ECE Educator Reunion On a sunny afternoon two days before Thanksgiving, a lovely group of women met for lunch to reunite for the first time since the late 1970s when several of them taught in the AJCC preschool. This picture represents the teaching staff of the Jewish Community Center at the time. Four former ECE teachers and the daughters of two other teachers were all there to celebrate their friendship of nearly 40 years.

Teen Snowboarding/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.

Camp Komaroff had an awesome Thanksgiving Camp!

Paula Blum was delighted with the afternoon: “Being with these women taught me the value of friendship and community. To this day, we all still love each other. I’m still smiling from lunch.” Sandy Rips enthusiastically added that being a part of ECE was invaluable for them and for their children as well: “Paula, Kathy and I each had children in the JCC and because of their preschool experience, they have become pillars of the community. No motherly bias there, of course. It was a fun afternoon and long overdue!!!”

- Interview by Erika Hillinger

Our campers had the wonderful opportunity to go to Food Finders where they packaged boxes of food that were then delivered to families in need in our community.

The campers had a great time doing this mitzvah. We also sang songs at the Senior lunch, had a bread making competition, tie dyed shirts, and had a great time with new and old friends.

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

AQUATICS

ECE Winter Vacation PlayDays

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

Monday-Friday, January 2-6

Group Swim Lessons

Ages: 2-5 years old Let the AJCC ECE help with your childcare needs.

9am-2:30pm: $60; $50/MVP per day

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

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

Adult Group Swim Lessons

Cycles for Smiles

Monday & Wednesday, 6pm (30-Min. • Fundamentals)

January 25, 26

This is a fantastic fundraising event to raise money and support for Beit Issie Shapiro.

This non-profit community organization is a very special place for very special kids located in Ra’anana, Israel. They provide a wide range of services for over 30,000 children with developmental disabilities and their families. Every year, the Alpert JCC’s Early Childhood Education Dept. sponsors a young Israeli child with special needs in our Cycle for Smiles fundraiser. During this event, our children in ECE will ride their tricycles to support their new friend by raising money for Beit Issie Shapiro. In the process, they will be learning about kids with special needs and how each one of us can make a difference in someone’s life.

Kids and Adults Private Swim Lessons 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

WELLNESS & FITNESS

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

Kids’ Night Out

Saturday, January 21, 5-9pm

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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.

First Child: $35; $30/MVP Second Child: $30; $25/MVP Third Child: $20; $15/MVP; (must be siblings) Babies under 12 months: $35; $40/MVP

New Year, New You! Fitness Challenge 2017 January 2-31

This month-long Challenge is a great way to jump-start your fitness and track your progress.

Keep track of all AJCC Fitness Center activities in the Challenge binder at the Courtesy Desk: biking, elliptical, walking, running, weight-lifting, cross-training, swimming, and Group Fitness classes.

30 MINUTES OF FITNESS DONE AT THE AJCC EARNS YOU 1 POINT. For every 5 points earned, you will be entered into a raffle to win a variety of prizes, including free AJCC personal training or massage, and more!

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Register at the Courtesy Desk and start tracking your Challenge progress.

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

Welcome Back from Winter Break!

After 6 weeks of embracing the joy of family togetherness and renewing the bonds of friendship, our students are returning to Long Beach State from Winter Break on January 23rd. From 8 days of celebrating the miracle of Chanukah with loved ones to traveling around the world,

students are ready to embrace Beach Hillel once again.

Not only is it a place to hang out with friends and share adventurous stories, but we will be offering a robust semester of events, including, but not limited to, Shabbat Dinners, diversity programming, coffee dates,

Jewish learning sessions, and many more events.

As an added bonus, the Beach Hillel team was able to attend the Hillel International Global Assembly in Orlando, FL, which provide our team with necessary training to contribute to the success of Beach Hillel, now and into the

future. Our very own Joel Bond was even asked to introduce the Hillel International CEO, Eric Fingerhut, at the Presidential Plenary. We are proud of the work that our team accomplished during Fall Semester and look forward to continued success throughout the Spring Semester.

In order to aid Beach Hillel in continuing to provide positive Jewish experiences for students on college campuses through the sponsorships of our Friday Shabbat Dinners, please email our Executive Director, Rachel Kaplan, at Rachel@BeachHillel.org.

#HillelGA16

(top left):The 2016 Hillel International Global Assembly took place this year from December 5th, 2016 to December 8th, 2016. Some exciting news that took place at this year’s event was the announcement of a $38 million multi-year grant from the Marcus Foundation that will infuse Hillel chapters on college campuses with resources needed to recruit, train and retain professionals. (top right): Beach Hillel smiling together, thanking the Alevy Family for sponsoring scholarships for students to attend the 2016 Hillel International Global Assembly. (bottom left): Joel Bond (Beach Hillel’s Springboard Fellow & Innovation Specialist) with Nora Greenstein (USC Hillel’s Ezra Fellow & Engagement Associate) introducing Hillel International’s President & CEO Eric D. Fingerhut at the 2016 Hillel International Global Assembly. (bottom right): (l-r) Shelby Jirikils (College Student), Rachel Opatowsky (College Student), Rachel Kaplan (Beach Hillel Executive Director), Alicia Ginsberg (Beach Hillel Engagement Associate), and ChayaLeah Sufrin (Beach Hillel Jewish Educator) get an opportunity to meet Eric D. Fingerhut (Hillel International President & CEO).

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Community Love from Auction Royale On Sunday, December 4th, 2016, The Hebrew Academy friends, teachers, alumni, and supporters had an enjoyable evening of fun, games, raffles, and refreshments at the annual Auction Royale dinner celebration, held at The Center at Sycamore Plaza in Lakewood, CA. As guests were ushered into the ballroom for a delicious dinner, they enjoyed the outstanding performance of our talented 3rd grade choir, directed by Morah Ita Marcus.

The highlight of the evening was the participation during

Local Educator Comes Full Circle: Meet Mrs. Jenna Sagan Jenna Sagan is in her second year as a distinguished staff member at the Hebrew Academy in Huntington Beach, CA. She grew up in Huntington Beach, where she attended the Academy of the Performing Arts at Huntington Beach High School while her family were members at the local Temple Beth David.

Following High School, she attended the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, where her areas of focus included education and acting. Mrs. Sagan completed her graduate education at Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion’s Rhea Hirsch School of Education. She received her Judaic Studies Certification and a California State Teaching Credential for Kindergarten8th Grade in 2009. In addition to teaching, Mrs. Sagan is the Cantorial Soloist and Youth Programming Coordinator at Congregation B’nai Tzedek in Fountain Valley, CA. Jenna’s vast amount of experience includes teaching for the past seven years at Jewish Day Schools, public and charter schools, and

synagogues. She understands that each student is unique and strives to create a learning environment in which a variety of hands-on, experiential educational strategies are used effectively to engage students in study and discussion. She strongly believes every child, with the proper support, has the ability to learn and succeed.

Jenna is excited to work in an environment that combines her religious and educational background. She said, “I’m thrilled with the rigorous and well-rounded curriculum at The Hebrew Academy. The school truly allows each student to shine; giving personalized attention to every child’s needs.

Students are provided with interesting and high level reading and math programs.

Every classroom is equipped with a SmartBoard, as well as an exciting interactive online curricula. Teachers are given ample opportunities for professional development to improve their skills. I am especially excited each day to collaborate with my talented Judaic Studies counterpart to shape and guide the curriculum to mirror key concepts in both

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General and Judaic Studies.

We create large “Project Based Learning” activities that allow students to connect their Jewish learning to the General Studies classroom.

For instance, we used the Tu B’Shvat holiday for an in depth look at trees. Some highlights included the creation of a portfolio of scientific study of trees and plants, a tree research project, planting flower gardens, explorations, text studies from the Torah and a special family tree. I truly believe that the Hebrew Academy is the place for me, both as a teacher and as a lifelong learner where the students are given a wellrounded General and Judaic Studies education that is designed to challenge them every day. Every teacher that I work with is deeply committed to providing our students with the highest possible level of educational instruction, and it is a joy to see all our students continue to grow and excel!”

The Hebrew Academy is proud to have a local talented professional to teach at the school. It adds to our exemplary education and warm community.

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the live auction, which featured VIP tickets to Bon Jovi, Stevie Nicks, vacation get-aways, dinner at the Cohen’s home (formerly John Wayne’s estate), VIP tickets to sports games, and more.

Our guests helped us reach our goal to raise funds for this year’s major funding project which will enhance The Hebrew Academy’s ongoing transition to 21st century education.

Dr. Harari, the Hebrew Academy principal said at the auction, “Let’s face it, the jobs and careers our students

will have in the future don’t even exist yet. What we need to do today to serve the next generation of leaders is to cultivate their creative problemsolving skills and innovation.

The teaching and learning environment at The Hebrew Academy must reflect these goals.”

The Alevy Family pledged a generous amount of $250,000 to further improve the middle school program on the foundation of the new advanced learning platform and wanting to produce the future scholars of tomorrow.

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Annual NCJW & Sharon-Carmel Hadassah’s Shirley Stein Book Review Luncheon On Tuesday, January 17th, 2017, at 10:00 am, NCJW and Sharon-Carmel Hadassah will feature the annual Shirley Stein Book Review & Luncheon at The Grand, located at 4101 E. Willow Street, Long Beach, CA 90815.

Meet Author Maggie Anton who will discuss her latest book, Fifty Shades of Talmud: What the Rabbis Had to Say About YouKnow-What.

“Amusing.

Seductive.

Stimulating. We’re talking about the Talmud? That’s right. Take fifty actual Talmudic discussions, mix in pithy sayings (appropriate & inappropriate) by luminaries from Mae West and

Amy Schmuer to George Washington and Gandhi.”

Maggie also authored the award-winning trilogy Rashi’s Daughters. Still studying women and their roles in the Talmud, Anton has lectured throughout North America and Israel

about the history behind her novels.

This promises to be a very enjoyable talk. RSVP for the luncheon with a $30 check made to NCJW. Send it to Judy Leff at 3011 Hillrose Dr., Rossmoor, CA 907205210 by January 5th. 2017. jewishlongbeach.org | JANUARY 2017 |

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5 Star Hotels • Double or Single Occupancy • Fine Dining 7 Nights plus 2 Day Extension Option to Eilat, Petra, Jordon Festive Shabbat Dinner in the Old City • Guided Tour of Old Jerusalem Jerusalem Press Club Meeting • Masada/Dead Sea/Yad Vashem Helicopter to the Golan Heights • Tour IDF Military Base • Sefad Kabbala Vineyard Wine Tasting • Whiskey Distillery Tour • Golf Caesarea High-tech visit to Beer Sheva Medical Research Center Ben Gurion University Advanced Technologies •Tel Aviv Tours Palmach & Modern Art Museums

Dr. David Ruderman

For the sixteenth year in a row, the CSULB Jewish Studies Program is proud to sponsor a talk by the Orange County One Month Community Scholar. It will be held at the Alpert Jewish Community Center on the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus, on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 7:30 pm.

This year’s visiting scholar is Dr. David Ruderman, the Joseph Meyerhoff Professor of Modern Jewish History & the Ella Darivoff Director of the Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies at the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Ruderman is a highly accomplished historian who has been recognized with multiple awards for his scholarship and accolades for his teachings.

His talk is entitled “Kabbalah and Science at the Dawn of Modernity.”

For Jews throughout their long history, nature was a critical resource for their own spirituality and faith.

For centuries, Jews engaged directly in magic, astrology/ astronomy and medicine.

Many Jews even became important physicians in the Muslim and Christian Middle Ages. When the famous medical school of Padua, Italy first opened its doors to Jewish students in the sixteenth century, Jews took full advantage of this new educational and professional opportunity.

In the modern era, Jews excelled not only in medicine but in the other sciences as the disproportionate number of Jewish noble prize winners easily testifies. Dr. Ruderman’s talk deals with the engagement of Jews with the natural world, exploring the paths of rabbis and kabbalists who were inspired by the physical world in which they lived.

As always, Jewish Studies talks are free and open to the public. There is no need to RSVP. For more information, contact Dr. Jeffrey Blutinger at Jeffrey.Blutinger@csulb.edu.

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dlevy@jewishlongbeach.org Or Call 562.426.7601 Danny x1007 Over 75 attendees, including 41 kids, went to PJ Library’s Chanukah Tot Shabbat held at Temple Israel on Friday, December 16th, 2016. Kelly Cooper Perler (r) plays guitar for the children, as well as reads them various Chanukah stories. PJ Library is a community program co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation & Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Long Beach & West Orange County, Alpert Jewish Community Center, Congregation Shir Chadash, Temple Israel, and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.

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AJCC GENERAL FUND IN HONOR OF • Susan Mathieu’s Birthday & The Senior Adult Luncheon Program Ann Martin

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ISRAEL RELIEF FUND IN HONOR OF • Marion Solovei’s Birthday

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