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April 2014 | 5774 | NISAN | VOL.66-NO.8

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Yom HaShoah Community Remembrance By Sharon Kenigsberg, Director of Endowments & Community Development

ur 2014 Community Yom HaShoah observance, which is open to all, will be held at the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus on Sunday, April 27 at 2 pm. This annual Yom HaShoah event is truly a community effort with rabbis and cantors from all the local synagogues participating in the memorial service. This year, the service will be led by Rabbi Mark Goldfarb, of Temple Beth Ohr, and will include a candle lighting with survivors and families of survivors, and prayers of remembrance at the Schlesinger Holocaust Memorial. We are honored to have Marthe Cohn as the featured speaker this year. Marthe Cohn, born in April 13, 1920 in Metz, is an author and A guard tower at the Majdanek death camp in Poland Holocaust survivor. In 2002, she coauthored with Wendy Holden a book about her experiences as part of the Intelligence there to bear witness will find this Yom HaShoah Service of the French 1st Army, commanded by especially meaningful. Marshal of France Jean de Lattre de Tassigny. This year, our Community Yom HaShoah Entitled Behind Enemy Lines: The True Story of a committee is chaired by Dr. Leslie Kern. Joining French Jewish Spy in Nazi Germany, the book her on the committee are Gerda Seifer, Linda details how Cohn, a nurse fluent in German, Waltzman, Joan Einstein, Ken Schlesinger, Ellen travelled into German territory and collected Goldsmith and Helene Miller. Leslie explains her personal connection and why chairing this intelligence information for the French Army. committee is an honor for her: Before meeting my husband, I had never known a survivor from the Holocaust. I would have expected someone who survived such a devastating period in history to be bitter, angry, and withdrawn. Instead, my father-in-law Arty was the opposite. He was very kind, fun loving, very appreciative of his family, and talked little about his childhood and the loss of his parents and Featured speaker Marthe Cohn brother in a concentration camp. Recently I had the courage to ask him more about it. Cohn was decorated with the Croix de He was not initially traumatized by being taken Guerre in 1945 with two citations for her work away from his parents on a Kinder Transport train as a member of the First French Army Intelligence because he was certain he would see them again. Service. After thirteen unsuccessful attempts to The grim reality of their demise didn’t hit him until cross the front in Alsace, she crossed the border the end of the war, when he was living in New York into Germany near Schaffhausen in Switzerland. City. He had arrived a few months earlier and it From Germany, she was able to report to her was his Bar Mitzvah date. His aunt took him to a service two major pieces of information: that temple where he underwent the ceremony along northwest of Freiburg, the Siegfried Line had been with another boy; a boy who was surrounded evacuated, and where the remnant of the German by loving parents, family and friends. My fatherin-law, at that moment, realized that he was truly Army laid in ambush in the Black Forest. alone in the world. There was only his aunt with him and he did not have a big celebration party Personal Connections Yom HaShoah is a time of remembrance. like the other boy. To his great disappointment, Holocaust Remembrance Day is particularly the other child did not even acknowledge Arthur’s personal to many in our community who are presence. Arthur cried at the completion of his Bar survivors or family members of survivors. This past Mitzvah. November, thirty of our own community members There are many similar stories, even more travelled to Poland as part of a community trip tragic ones. You hear people say, “We must sponsored by the Alpert Jewish Community Center never forget.” The assumption is that this saying and the Jewish Federation. Those of us who were refers to Jews only, but this is not correct. This is 2 | JEWISH COMMUNITY CHRONICLE | NISAN | 5774

a warning to all free nations that this, a Holocaust, could happen again; that cruel and callus leaders are everywhere and that at any time they can fool even intelligent people into believing their evil and distorted views of the world. Arthur never conceived that anything could happen to him in his wonderful home of Vienna. But his family lost everything, including their lives. Let us not forget the Holocaust and the injustices brought against the millions of victims. Exhibit on Rescuers The Pauline and Zena Gatov Gallery will be displaying the travelling exhibit, Whoever Saves a Single Life… Rescuers of Jews During the Holocaust, from the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous, which provides financial support to more than 600 non-Jews who rescued Jews during the Holocaust, and preserves their legacy through a national education program. The exhibit showcases some of those rare, but exceedingly important, instances where people fought to safeguard their fellow Jewish citizens during the Holocaust. In a time of overwhelming death and destruction, rescuers did not stand by silently; instead they chose another way, and their bravery offers us a glimmer of hope. Made possible through a generous donation from the Seifer family, the exhibit will be on display from March 31 through May 30. Gerda Seifer Yom HaShoah Fund The Jewish Community Foundation has honored Gerda Seifer by naming the Yom HaShoah Fund in her honor. The fund makes possible the annual Community Yom HaShoah observance program as well as other Holocaust education activities. If you wish to continue the important work of memorializing the Holocaust in Long Beach, please consider a donation to the Gerda Seifer Yom HaShoah Fund. Please contact us at 562-4267601 to make your tax deductible donation by April 18, and you will be recognized in the printed program.

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Big Mitzvah Day – Performing a Day of Mitzvot

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Big Mitzvah Day – Performing a Day of Mitzvot Independence Day with various activities. “Each of us personally engages in acts of kindness and good deeds in countless ways throughout the year. Big Mitzvah Day is a chance for our entire Jewish Community to come together, reach out, and make an impact collectively on the wider community,” states this year’s Big Mitzvah Chair Melissa Pearson.

On Sunday, May 4, our Jewish Community will come together to perform a day of mitzvot and fulfill the commandment of tikkun olam. In previous years, we have partnered with the Big Sunday organization to coordinate our mitzvah day, but due to scheduling conflicts, we are moving forward with our own Big Mitzvah Day. For Big Mitzvah Day, we are asking all of the local Jewish agencies and synagogues to participate with both projects and information tables. Since it is a few days before Yom Ha’atzmaut, we will also celebrate Israel’s

Activities for All Ages People of all talents, ages, skills, and passions are invited to help make this an amazing day of social action. The day will begin at 11:30 am at the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus and will allow religious school students and their families to fully participate. Kosher lunch will be available for purchase. There will be both on and offsite projects, and a special section called Mitzvahville, which will feature arts, crafts and hands-on activities for families. The projects will benefit many different orga-

nizations such as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Women’s Shelter, Love in the Mirror, Operation Gratitude, students and soldiers in Israel, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (for childhood cancer), Jewish Family and Children’s Service, Challah for Hunger, Miller’s Children’s Hospital, AJCC seniors, veterans, and more. The Cedars-Sinai Bloodmobile will also be here and blood donors are needed. A new component this year will be a Mitzvah Faire, which will showcase local organizations that need ongoing teen, family and individual volunteers to support their programs beyond Big Mitzvah Day. Tables will have information and printed materials about the organizations and volunteer opportunities. This is a perfect opportunity for future Bar/Bat Mitzvah students to learn about mitzvah projects. Some of the showcased organizations include SPCA, Ronald McDonald House, Drop-In Center, Women’s

Shelter, USS Lane Victory, Cedars-Sinai, Meals on Wheels, Save a Child’s Heart, Happy Hats for Kids, and more will be added. If you are involved with an organization that would like to be represented, please contact Megan Donaldson at mdonaldson@jewishlongbeach.org. Education This year, the list of projects will be organized by how they relate to various Jewish teachings, such as: Being Kind to Animals (Tza-ar Ba-alei Hayim); Respect for Elders (Hiddur P’nai Zakken); Caring for the Earth (Bal Tash-hit); Health/Helping People Who Are Ill (Bikkur Holim); Education/Work with Children (Hinukh Ha-banim); Caring for the Poor (Tzedakah) and Loving Your Neighbor (V’ahavata L’rayakha K’amokha). Donations, Volunteers & Sponsors Needed In order to make each project successful, we need

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donations of new or gently used children’s books, non-perishable food items, large jars of peanut butter & jelly, small toiletries, small toys, new crayons, coloring books, magazines, new socks, Ziploc bags and spare change to give to organizations that serve the needy, help children with cancer, thank soldiers, help children and their families who are hospitalized, and much more. Items may be dropped off at the Federation Campus or at your congregation or religious school. In addition to needing goods and volunteers, we also need sponsors to help defray the costs of purchasing the supplies that are required for the projects. This is a great way to be a part of Big Mitzvah Day if you cannot join us in person. For more information about Big Mitzvah Day and to participate, visit www. jewishlonbeach.org/bigmitzvahday or call 562-4267601 x1014.

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A Future Endowment to Memorialize the Holocaust Deborah K. Goldfarb Chief Executive Officer, Jewish Federation Jewish Community Foundation

It’s simple, The Power of Two, two equally vital and important ways to support our community. The Annual Community Campaign and Fund for our Future. A great opportunity the Fund for our Future allows is an ability for members of our community to express themselves in creative and unique ways, while providing support well into the future. These vital and critical endowments will sustain the great work of our partner agencies for years to come. One such rewarding opportunity has been in the works for over a year. Gerda and Harold Seifer have been long-time supporters of our local Jewish Community, both in giving and leadership. They told us they were interested in memorializing Gerda’s parents, Edyta and Henryk Krebs, who perished in the Holocaust. So we sat with them and listened to their story and their wishes for the memorial.

They shared their desire to create a permanent tribute to their parents through a bequest to the Jewish Community Foundation. We heard them say they wanted a memorial that would be peaceful, reflective and contemplative. They also mentioned they wanted others to be able to add to it if so moved; to have the memorial become a living testament of our communities. During this planning phase, there was an article written about Gerda which mentioned a lovely poem written by her daughter Julia. This poem was the catalyst for the vision of the memorial. Here is the poem: In an old wooden frame, (with the backing coming out) stands a photograph. Old, yellowing, cracked with age. Faded, maybe yet, a woman’s face can be clearly seen. A stranger to my eyes, perhaps (but I’ve always known her name) With a smile like that of my own, and her gentle brown eyes (expressing a warmth I never felt) I see our two lives connecting as one. Grandmother, our lives might have been separated, by more

than a war, but through this old photograph, - - you live again. –Julia Seifer We next met with the Seifer’s on the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus to locate a possible sight. They chose the circular bench area, near the flag pole at the front of the building. From there, we put together a Call for Submissions to artist throughout the country and received six submissions. After reviewing the many creative submissions, the Seifer’s chose a local artist team, Robyn and Philip Smith. We are excited about the possibilities and are currently working out the details for the finished memorial. The planned memorial will incorporate both their daughters’ poem, a photograph of Edyta and Henryk and large bronze Hebrew letters Zachor (remember). It will also include large steel words Never Forget, which will rust and run down the wall like tears. The installation will include a water feature, and the ability for other community members to add their own Holocaust memorial or family tribute. The new me-

morial will become a beautiful addition to our campus along with the Schlesinger Holocaust Memorial. We are truly blessed to have such great ways to remember where we came from, where we are, and most importantly, where we will be. When it became time to sign their documents, the Seifer’s decided to also open a Donor Advised Philanthropic Fund through the Foundation. With this fund, Gerda became a Ruby Lion of Judah to further her commitment to the Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy, in support of the Federation’s Annual Community Campaign. Harold also made his Annual Community Campaign pledge through the newly established Donor Advised Philanthropic Fund. Through this newly established fund, the Seifer’s plan on funding many other projects of the partner agencies into the future. If you are interested in establishing your own Fund for our Future and would like more information, please call Deborah Goldfarb at 562426-7601.

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But They Both Say “To You!” By Rabbi Mark B. Goldfarb

It is time to set the record straight. I am on a mission, Rabbi Mark Goldfarb a personal mission, to correct an injustice that has been done for far too long. At Seder tables everywhere, some child will be selected, no doubt at random, to read these verses: “The wicked child says, what is this observance lakhem, to you?” In my family, when I was growing up, participants were called on randomly to share in the reading. Once I noticed that no matter where I sat, no matter who was called on first, I was seated next to the wise child. The first couple of years, I excused this happening as just random luck. However, when the fifth year of reading the wicked child fell again upon me, I protested. From that time forth, it has been my mission to correct the injustice. What is the injustice? The wise child says “to you” too! Yes, read the Hebrew! The wise child says “What are the precepts, laws and observances which our Eternal God commanded etkhem, you?” (This is often

mistranslated in English as “us.” However, the Hebrew is clear.) The wise child says “you” and is commended, congratulated and is the hero of the Seder. The wicked child says “you,” and we pounce on this child as if Hamen were doing the asking! They both say “to you!” So why is the wicked child wicked and the wise child wise? The answer to my quest has taken me years to find. I have searched texts in Hebrew, Aramaic, Spanish, and English. I have traveled lands far and wide, through Europe, Italy, Greece, Egypt and Israel. Still, the question remained – what makes the wicked child’s question worse than the wise child’s? I had reached the point when it seemed an answer was not to be. Like the fifth promise to the Children of Israel, symbolized by the fifth cup of wine, Elijah’s Cup, I had accepted that Elijah would have to give me the answer. Well, Elijah appeared to me in the form of Nechama Leibowitz. In her book, Studies in Exodus, Nechama explores this very question.

Imagine my sense of joy and elation – someone else recognized the problem and was trying to clear up the situation! The answer, as to why the wicked child is wicked and the wise child wise, is subtle, beautiful and meaningful. The answer is in the Torah. What else would you expect a Rabbi to say? In Exodus 12:26, the Biblical verses that become the text of the wicked child reads, “And when your children come to you and say to you, what is this observance to you?” Did you notice how the verse is worded? The verse has the children “come to you and say to you.” The Hebrew word in the verse is yomru (say). Most translations read “ask you,” but the Torah is clear – the children yomru (say to you). The wicked child is wicked because that child doesn’t ask a question, the child states a question. The wicked child really isn’t interested in an answer, he/she is simply going through the motions. The child’s mind is already made up; there is no possibility of debate, discussion, growth or learning. The

wicked child is closed-minded and, even worse, takes delight in being so. The wicked child is not only present at our Seders but present in all aspects of life. The child is one who simply goes through the motions, continues the same habits without thought or consideration to alternatives, and has ceased to grow. One who stubbornly holds onto antiquated ideas and dismisses new ideas, without true thought and exploration, such a person is the wicked child of our Seder. Passover calls to us to liberate ourselves from all that binds us. Pesach reminds us of all that embitters human life. The Seder asks us to question life, tradition, and God in the process of our becoming. Let us learn to recognize the taskmasters we have imposed on our lives. Let us learn the lesson of the wicked child and truly ask of ourselves, “What does this observance mean?” Chag Sameach!

Rabbi Mark Goldfarb is Rabbi at Temple Beth Ohr in La Mirada.

Area Synagogue Upcoming Events

Please contact the synagogue directly with any questions using the directory. See our Community Calendar at www.jewishlongbeach.org for more community events.

Congregation Shir Chadash Saturday, 4/26 @ 9:45 am: Torat Nashim, a Torah Study Circle “For Women, By Women.” Starting on 4/26 and once a month thereafter. Please contact the temple for more info. P’nai Or Tuesday, 4/15@ 7 pm: 2nd Night Community Dessert Seder at Grace First Presbyterian Church, 3955 N Studebaker Road, Long Beach. Cantor Steven Puzarne and Rabbinic Intern Catherine Mummert will lead the traditional Haggadah reading along with inspired contemporary readings, heartfelt dis-

cussion, and music. Includes Passover desserts, seasonal fruits and cheeses, ceremonial Seder foods, wine and juice. Members: $18, Non-members: $25, Students & Children Under 13: $12. Register early, space is limited. Contact the temple for more information or to register. Temple Beth David Saturday, 4/5 @ 10:30 am: Tot Shabbat. A delightful Passover Tot Shabbat service for the very young and their parents. Music, fun activities, along with Passover & Shabbat observances will be provided in a very unique manner by Rabbi Myers and Cantor Linder.

Temple Beth Ohr Tuesday, 4/15 @ 6 pm: Annual Community 2nd Night Passover Seder at the Elks Lodge, 1400 Elks View Lane, Fullerton. An interactive, multimedia Haggadah presentation. Includes chicken soup with matzo balls, mixed greens salad, baked chicken with seasonal vegetables & roasted red potatoes, seasonal fruit medley, gefilte fish, charoset, hard boiled eggs, and matzah. $10/bottle corkage fee to bring your own wine. Non-members: $50/Adult and $15/Child (ages 3-12). Must RSVP by 4/7, contact the temple or visit the temple website.

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Temple Beth Shalom Sunday, 4/6 @ 9 am: TBS Sisterhood invites you to play Bunco. No experience needed; Bunco Queen Marla Fine will be on-hand for instructions. $10 donation. RSVP by 4/1 to Nora Levy at 562-305-7627 or norashop@mindspring.com. Temple Israel Tuesday, 4/15 @ 6:30 pm: Community Passover Seder. Adults: $60, Children 12 & Under: $30, Children Under 5: Free. Please call the temple office to RSVP. If your synagogue would like to be a part of this listing, please submit your events to chronicle@jewishlongbeach.org.

Synagogue Directory 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 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 Newman Phone: 562-426-5480 Email: yitzyg@aol.com Congregation Shir Chadash (I) 6440 Del Amo Blvd. Lakewood, CA 90713 Contact Rabbi Howard Laibson Phone: 562-429-0715 Email:csclakewood@dslextreme.com Website: www.CongregationShirChadash.org Congregation Sholom Leisure World, Seal Beach (C) P. O. Box 2901 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Contact: Rabbi Galit Levy-Slater 562-493-2680 Email: duets@icloud.com Website: www.galityomtov.com P’nai Or (I) Long Beach, CA Contact: Cantor Steven Puzarne Email: cantor@pnaior.org Website: www.PnaiOr.org Phone 562-364-5154 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:tmplbthohr@aol.com Website: www.templebethohr.com Temple Beth Shalom (C) 3635 Elm Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 Contact: Rabbi David Cantor Phone: 562-726-4116 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: Rabbi Dany Mehlman Phone: 562-861-9276 Email: templenertamid1@dslextreme.com Website: www.downeytemplenertamid.org (R)=Reform (O)=Orthodox

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Passover Programs at the “J” . . . . . . . . 2a 92Y - Story of the Jews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a America in the Middle East Lectures . . 2a

Stop Dieting, Start Living . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a Spring Break Sports Camps . . . . . . . . . . 3a JCC Maccabi Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a

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JEWISH LIFE & CULTURE Eve Lunt, elunt@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601, ext. 1067

The Story of the Jews: Simon Schama

April’s theme at the “J” is l’dor v’dor (from generation to generation). L’dor v’dor also reminds us to pass our history & knowledge from one generation to the next generation. With that in mind, the Alpert JCC is offering several programs this month that remind us of our past, teach us our history and point us to the future.

Tue, April 8, 7pm Schama’s new book, The Story of the Jews: Finding the Words 1000 BC-1492 AD, takes us all over India, Spain, Oxford, Syria, Paris, Cairo and beyond, to show how Jews everywhere lived as a vital force in any society they joined, inspiring and being inspired by everything around them.

Aftertalk discussion led by: Rabbi Abba Perelmuter, Shul by the Shore 92Y Lecture Series is presented in partnership with the Alpert JCC, Jewish Federation, and local synagogues Temple Beth David, Temple Beth Ohr, Temple Beth Shalom, Temple Israel, Congregation Shir Chadash, Shul By The Shore

Lectures are FREE to organization members listed above; $10/Public For more info, visit www.alpertjcc.org

The Zena & Pauline Gatov Gallery presents:

Whoever Saves a Single Life April 14-May 28 This exhibit showcases some of those rare but exceedingly important instances where people chose to safeguard their Jewish fellow citizens during the Holocaust. These rescuers did not stand by silently in a time of overwhelming death and destruction, they chose another way, and their bravery offers us a glimmer of hope. The Jewish Foundation for the Righteous, which runs this travelling exhibit, provides financial support to more than 600 non-Jews who rescued Jews and preserves their legacy through a national education program. Made possible through a generous donation from the Seifer family.

Exhibition is FREE and open to the community

AJCC Poker Club

Yom Ha’Shoah - Day of Remembrance

Tue, April 29, 6:30-10:30pm Game starts promptly at 7pm

Sun, April 27, 2-4pm See the article on page 2 of The Chronicle.

Join our friendly Texas Hold’Em Poker Club. Poker will be played, snacks & beverages will be served & cash prizes will be won.

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

Kabbalah Class

$25; $20/MVP (Cash Only) Contact Katie Clowdus, kclowdus@alpertjcc.org • (562)426-7601, ext. 1024

Wednesdays, 12pm

PASSOVER PROGRAMS AT THE “J”

Rabbi Abba Perelmuter teaches this ongoing class where you'll add a new dimension to your life, renew your spirituality and learn something new. FREE

What better time for passing down Jewish tradition and observance than at Passover, which we observe from sundown April 14 through sundown April 22.

Weekly Shabbat Candle lighting

Passover Dessert Class

Join the AJCC community for Shabbat candle lighting, Kiddush and HaMotzi. Grape juice & Challah provided.

Thur, April 3, 6:30pm

Fridays, 3:30pm Please contact Eve Lunt if you would like to participate in the blessings.

In this delightful demo and sample session, you’ll learn to make flourless, Kosher-for-Passover desserts that are delicious year round while sampling scrumptiously sweet treats.Includes coffee & dessert samples. $12; $10/MVP

America in the Middle East 4 part lecture series with Don Schwartz, PhD.

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

Healthy Vegan Passover Dishes with Dori Friedberg

This series of four lectures will address American foreign policy goals in the Middle East since World War II, and how those objectives have evolved.

Wed, April 9, 6:30pm Learn how to replace meat and dairy without sacrificing flavor in traditional Jewish foods. Dori is a certified Nutrition Educator and Food Psychology Coach who is passionate about helping people achieve their unique health-related goals. Class includes small plates of demonstrated dishes. $20; $18/MVP

Oslo Accord signing ceremony on Sept 13, 1993

Lecture 1: Wed, April 30 at 7pm Trace the origins of American interest in the Middle East dating back to Woodrow Wilson, and analyze US policy towards Israel and the Arab world, from the establishment of Israel to the Suez War of 1956.

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

Senior Adult Passover Outreach Tue, April 15 • Packing: 9:30am • Delivery: 11:30am We have been delivering to our community's frail senior adults for over 30 years. Please consider volunteering on this special day. RSVP to Susan Mathieu at (562)426-7601, ext. 1721 or smathieu@alpertjcc.org

Senior Adult Passover Luncheon

Lecture 2: Wed, May 28 at 7pm Examine the Middle East policy of presidents Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon, with a focus on the 1967 Six Day War, the Yom Kippur War of 1973, as well as how these presidents dealt with emerging Arab nationalism in the Middle East.

Lecture 3: Wed, June 25 at 7pm Trace American policy in the Middle East from President Ford to the first President Bush. The topics explored will include the Camp David accords, the US response to the Iranian revolution and subsequent hostage crisis, America's position in the Iran-Iraq War, and the first Gulf War.

Wed, April 16

The meal will be traditional, including brisket, matzo ball soup, gefilte fish, and matzo. Entertainment will be one of the greatest duo groups in Southern California, Jaxx & Jacobson. $6; $5/MVP RSVP to Susan Mathieu at (562)426-7601, ext. 1721 or smathieu@alpertjcc.org

$10; $9/MVP per lecture $36; $30/MVP for series

Lecture 4: Wed, July 9 at 7pm Focus on the Middle East policies of our last three presidents, including the Oslo accords, reactions to the Arab intifadas, the rise of Osama bin Laden and Al-Qaeda, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and American attempts to mediate the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

MVP: The MVP price is the "Member Value Price" that gives our members an automatic discount to the fee we charge for our programs and events., If you’re not a member of the AJCC speak with one of our Membership Services specialists and learn how you can start benefiting from MVP pricing today.

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SPORTS & RECREATION

Cindi Massengale, cmassengale@alpertjcc.org • (562)426-7601, ext. 1056

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

Chair Massage in the AJCC promenade with Ann Every wednesday, 9:30am-1pm Feeling stressed, tense or mentally foggy? A few minutes of chair massage can improve circulation, reduce stress, relieve tension, decrease pain and rejuvenate your spirit. Space is limited so schedule your appointment at the PE courtesy desk. We have also added chair massage as an option in our massage room for 30 min., 60 min. & 90 min. sessions. Free babysitting available, all participants must be over 18. $10 for 10 minute of chair massage

MiniKickers Program in association with the Challenger Soccer Academy Ages 2-3: Thur: 2:40-3:20pm Ages 4-6:Mon or Thur: 3:20-4pm MiniKickers is a new and exciting program that teaches basic soccer skills while developing strength, balance, coordination, listening skills and team work. Professional, licensed British coaches will ensure each child has a positive soccer experience. The MiniKickers curriculum has been devised by soccer experts, child development professionals and experienced coaches.

New player receives: jersey, shorts, ball & certificate Returning player receives: backpack, ball & certificate

Around the “J”

WELLNESS & FITNESS

For more info. contact Cindi Massengale

Spring Break Soccer Camp at Stearns Champion Park

Stop Dieting, Start Living! April 1-May 27 Tuesdays, 6:30pm-8:00pm No rules, no deprivation, no sneak eating. Practical strategies that you can live with. You'll learn how to be in charge of your eating instead of feeling out of control, how to eat the foods you love without overeating or guilt, how to increase your metabolism and find joy in movement, and how to eat healthier without depriving yourself. If diets were the solution, there wouldn't be a problem… Eat, Nourish, Live. Taught by Mindi Masters, RDN. $215; $175/MVP, 8wks (Workbook: $19.95) For more info. or to register contact Cindi Massengale

Join the AJCC Runners Race Team The Alpert JCC is currently forming a race team to participate in the 26th annual JFCS Race With A View fundraiser on May 18, 2014. AJCC team members receive an AJCC race team tank top, and a $5 discount on our 4-week running clinic. Register at www.racewithaview2014.com and choose the AJCC Runners team after you register individually. It doesn't matter if you walk or run - invite your friends and family to join us for a morning of fun and fitness.

Monday-Friday, April 21-25 Ages 3-4: 12-1pm ($89) • Ages 4-5: 1:30-3pm ($99) Ages 6-16: 12:30-3:30pm ($130) Challenger’s Professional British Coaches are coming to teach players the fundamental skills they need to take their game to the next level. For more info, contact Sascha at ext. 1035 or sbryanzwick@alpertjcc.org

Kids & Adults Martial Arts with Sensei Mac

Parent & Me Martial Arts • Pee Wee Martial Arts Youth Martial Arts • Youth Sparring Mixed Martial Arts • Jiu Jitsu Self Defense • Private Lessons Martial Arts Promo Bring 1 friend = Mac T-shirt Bring 2 friends = T-shirt + 30 min private lesson Bring 3 friends = T-shirt + 30 min + Free Month

For more info. or to register contact Cindi Massengale

For more info, contact Sascha at ext. 1035 or sbryanzwick@alpertjcc.org

Alpert JCC/Pete Davis Youth Basketball League Spring Season: April 27-June 22 April 13: Try Out/Evaluation Day at the AJCC

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

Happiness and Humor Group Fri, April 4, 11am Meets on the 1st Friday of each month This ongoing monthly group, led by Dr. Susan Mathieu, will help you find the positive side of life. You’ll learn how to deal with difficult people and situations, steps to increase happiness in your own life, and the secret to a happy life. All senior adults are invited, so bring your friends and be ready to laugh. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. RSVP to

12-2pm • 5-7 year olds (Rookies) 2-4pm • 7-10 year olds (Veterans) 4-5:30pm • 11-13 year olds (Pros)

We emphasize sound fundamentals, skill development, sportsmanship, and partnership with families at the best indoor basketball facility in Long Beach! $180; $150/MVP (6 Games/ 9 Practices) All skill levels welcome!

Spring Basketball Skills Camp • April 22-24 $125; $100/MVP - Tue, Wed, Thur.

Susan Mathieu

Sr. Adult Luncheon Wed, April 23, 12pm Join us for a fabulous healthy living, garden fresh luncheon with a lecture sponsored by SCAN “Healthy Living, Eat Smart”. RSVP to Susan Mathieu

Ongoing Alpert JCC Senior Activities Knit Wits: Mon, 1-3pm • Senior Lunch: Wed, 12-2pm Bridge Lessons: Wed, 1:30pm • Mah Jongg: Thur, 11:30-3pm

The Barbara & Ray Alpert Jewish Community Center

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

YOUTH & TEENS

Linda Keiles, lkeiles@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601, ext. 1092

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

Passover Preparations Pesach is coming and the children in the ECE program have much to do to prepare; they’ll learn the story of Passover through literature, dramatic play, and songs. Each class will prepare for seders at home, and at school, by creating items needed to enjoy a wonderful service and meal through arts & crafts, cooking, and singing. Finally, the children will participate in an experiential Seder on April 10 & 11, led by Jewish Educator Shlomit Jackson.

Kids’ Night Out, Parents’ Night Off! Sat, April 12, 5-9pm For children 12 months and older Supervision, dinner, and activities are provided by the ECE Staff. $25 per child / Discounts available for siblings: $20-2nd child, $10-3rd Child

Spring PlayDays April 21-25 • 9am-2:30pm Each day holds new surprises in this week of fun! Monday: Passover Fun Tuesday: Buggy Buddies Wednesday: Howdy Pardner Thursday: Monster Mash Friday: Safari Adventure Please Note: Passover-friendly lunches served Monday & Tuesday

Cost per day: Mon, Tue ($58; $48/MVP) • Wed, Thur, Fri ($55; $45/MVP) Members Only Special - $200 for the WHOLE WEEK! Save over $30! Reservations required. Extended childcare is available 7am-9am & 2:30pm-6pm Register with Danielle Putnam at (562) 426-7601 ext. 1090 or dputnam@alpertjcc.org

AQUATICS Kids’ Night Out, Parents’ Night Off!

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

Sat, April 12 , 5-10pm

Group Swim Lessons •March 31-April 24 • April 28-May 22

M & W or T & Th (8 lessons, 4 wks)

Year-Round Youth Swim Team with Coach Rafe Montes Mon-Thur, 5-6:30pm Fri, 4:30-5:30pm Ages 6-14 This is a competitive swim team, so all participants must tryout and be able to swim 25 yards with all 4 swim strokes. Membership in USA Swimming is required to compete in swim meets. Swim meet participation is optional, as they have an added cost. $90; $75/MVP per month

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

Ages 5-12 The Prep Swim Team is a perfect stepping stone to the more advanced Competitive Youth Swim Team. The goal of the program is to get kids ready for a swim team, Junior Lifeguard program or water polo. $60; $45/MVP (per month)

Ages 3-8 • 30 Minute lessons •Tiny tots: 1:30pm or 4pm •Beginner: 2pm, 3pm • Adv. Beginner: 3:30-4pm $95; $80/MVP

Grades K-8 This fun for the kids’ night out is held on the same night as ECE Kids’ Night Out. So bring your little ones to the AJCC preschool and leave your big kids with us. The cost includes dinner, movies, games and snacks. Cost per child: $35-1st, $30-2nd, $20-3rd (must be siblings) MVP: $30-1st, $25-2nd, $15-3rd (must be siblings) Must register by Wednesday, April 9. Drop-ins will not be admitted. For more info, contact Natalie Chernik

Youth & Teen Spring Break Camps Monday-Friday, April 21-25 Youth Camp: Grades K-5 • Teen Camp 6 & up

Year-Round Private Swim Lessons

When School’s Out, join us for camp at the J! 9am-4pm: $55/$45 MVP per day 7am-6pm: $65; $55/MVP per day Register for all 5 days and save $5/day For more info, contact Natalie Chernik

One-on-one instruction for all ages with a Swim University instructor. Spots fill quickly so call today.

Water Polo with Olympic Gold Medalist Elsie Wenger April 28-May 21 Mon & Wed 4:15-5pm Ages 5-11 Come learn water polo fundamentals. We offer a Free tryout day the first week of class, call for details. $90; $80/MVP Must Be USA H2O POLO Member: $25-55 per yr

Continuing enrollment - Join anytime!

Teen Summer Stock 2014 Presents: “Grease” June 23-July 27, 5 week program Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri, 12pm-5pm Grades 6 & up Explore your theatrical side while hanging at the "J" with friends old and new! This year's Summer Stock production of “Grease" provides opportunities for teens to participate in singing, dancing, acting, prop and costume prep, and more. Five weeks of preparation lead up to performances on Wed, July 23, Thurs, July 24, Sat, July 26, and Sun, July 27. Auditions will take place during the first week; teens must be registered for Summer Stock in order to audition. For more info, contact Natalie Chernik

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JFCS

Call Today! We’re Here to Help! 3801 E. WILLOW STREET LONG BEACH, CA 90815 WEB: www.jfcslongbeach.org EMAIL: jfcs@jfcslongbeach.org PHONE: 562-427-7916

JFCS Race With A View Preparations Underway

NEW SUPPORT GROUPS FORMING AT JFCS! Weekly Sessions $15 per session Mixed Group for Men & Women

A support group for both men and women to address topics that are of interest to them, as well as to provide helpful feedback and insight to other participants.

Parents of Children with Special Needs (Autism/Asperger’s/ADHD)

This group is designed to meet the needs of parents and caregivers of children who have been or could be diagnosed with ADHD, or who are on the Autism spectrum. The joys, as well as the struggles, will be discussed, and specific strategies will be recommended from the leaders who specialize in this area.

Pre-Marital Support Group

If you are planning or thinking about marriage, this group is designed just for you. Specific topics will be raised that will help you address the important issues that are often sensitive or just overlooked when couples are planning their future. The new Race With A View 2014 starting location at the end of Granada Avenue at Ocean Boulevard features plenty of parking and is very visible from the street

The 26th Annual Race With A View is scheduled for Sunday, May 18. This year’s race, which will host 300 walkers and runners of all levels, has a new starting location at Ocean Boulevard and Granada Avenue in Belmont Shore. The outand-back course, along the bike path of the beautiful Long Beach shoreline, is the same one used in the annual Turkey Trot held each Thanksgiving Day morning. Along with race operations, sponsors are also starting to come on board. Linda Haley and Marvin Zamost, longtime enthusiastic supporters of JFCS and Race With A View, have signed on as Title Sponsor of this year’s race. “We are indeed fortunate and grateful to have Marvin and Linda show their support of our mission in this most generous way,” said Debbie Feldman, Race Committee Chair. “Our hope is

For more information, contact: Debbie Freeman, MFT at EXT 224

that others, inspired by their commitment, will also want to help JFCS to continue its role in providing professional and effective counseling and support services to the entire greater Long Beach and West Orange County community.” Kathryn Miles, JFCS Executive Director, added, “Sponsoring Race With A View is a great way to make your marketing dollars count for a very worthy cause. We have sponsorship levels to suit every business. A business can also organize its own team and enter the race together as a way to build team spirit.” Help us spread the word about Race With A View! Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/racewithaview and for instant updates, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/RaceWithaView. See you at the starting line!

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO APRIL 15! OUR MISSION: Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Long Beach/West Orange County is a nonprofit agency that provides a wide range of professional counseling and support services to assist all individuals regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation in facing life’s challenges.

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HILLEL AT CSULB

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

Beach Hillel Celebrates Passover Beach Hillel seeks to provide Jewish students a family-like atmosphere during Passover. Retaining a Jewish identity, that includes the observance of Passover in some way, is important for the students who are typically unable to be with their families during this holiday. Therefore we will host our annual Passover Seder at Rachel and Rabbi Drew Kaplan’s house. The purpose of this program, beyond pro-

viding an essential Jewish service, is to demonstrate how simple a Passover Seder is to host in their future lives, where Jewish traditions are kept. Understanding that observing Passover includes special kashrut laws throughout the duration of the holiday, we provided kosher-for-Passover lunch options, made available at the interfaith center, which included matzah with various types of spreads and dips.

We also hold our Matzah Pizza event during the holiday at the CSULB interfaith center. A staple priority of college Jewish programming is to present to students an easy way to retain their cultural and religious identity during these holidays. Matzah Pizza is a quick snack that takes only minutes to make, and provides a greater connection to a Jewish student’s heritage. This year, we are providing

a dynamically different end to the Passover experience by hosting a mimouna program, which is the end-of-Passover festival celebrated by Moroccan Jews. It is a celebration where traditionally starchy foods are served, including the iconic mufleta. It is vital that students not only retain their own Jewish cultural identity, but also explore the diversity that is prevalent within their own cultural affiliation, such as the Moroccan

mimouna tradition. We, at Beach Hillel, generously thank the Long Beach community for their constant contributions and support of the Jewish student community in the Long Beach area. Without your necessary support, Beach Hillel would not be able to provide the essential Jewish experiences that students require to retain a close relationship with their Jewish identity.

Israel Week: Immersing in Jewish Culture Through the Lens of Israel The students have been working very closely with our staff to make Israel week more spectacular this year by bringing iconic Israeli culture to the Long Beach campus community. The programming will include both day and evening programs that build an atmosphere of conversation around Israel, and also celebrate the state, as not just an idea or a vision, but as a reality.

We will be hosting our annual Israel Week program this year at the end of April. Israel Engagement programs are a way to invite Jewish students to participate in Jewish campus life by immersing them in Jewish culture through the lens of Israel. Many of the Jewish students in the Long Beach area are interested in Israeli culture and identify their own connection to Judaism via Israel.

Our students and staff brought dynamic programs to the CSULB campus through an Aroma Café night, a night of history through Israeli chocolate, interactive educational programs including making a candy map of Israel, and even a faces of Israel Shabbat that displays the ethnic diversity within the Jewish state. The purpose behind these programs is to show that anyone

can relate to the state of Israel in some way, and to some extent. The strengthening of this connection between Jewish students and Israel further solidifies their connection with their Jewish identity. Finally, we could not have hosted an innovative Israel week without the help of outside organizations including Stand With Us, Hasbara Fellowships, and the Israel Cam-

pus Coalition. However, the most important contribution to a successful Israel week comes from the support of the Long Beach community. Israel experiences for students will continue through immersive experiences such as Taglit – Birthright Israel and subsequent follow-up programs to keep the vital connection between Israel and Jewish students alive and thriving.

Annual Humanitarian of the Year Awards Dinner

Honorees Joyce & Hank Feldman

The California Conference for Equality and Justice (CCEJ) will proudly present four distinguished honorees with the 2014 Humanitarian Award on May 21, starting at 5:30 pm. The honorees are: Joyce & Hank Feldman, Mayor Bob & Nancy Foster, Lynne Pillsbury and Felton Williams, Ph.D. These leaders will be recognized for their efforts to advance the mission of CCEJ, their civic contributions, and

their lifelong commitment to humanity and justice. CCEJ will also recognize Leadership Long Beach with the Building Bridges Award for its extraordinary contributions to building an inclusive community in Long Beach. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency, Long Beach; tickets are $200/ person. To learn more or purchase tickets, contact CCEJ at 562-435-8184 or kmcilquham@cacej.org.

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Honoree Felton Williams, Ph.D.

Office: 10805 Holder Street, Suite 350 Cypress, CA 90630 Mail Address: P.O. Box 6026, Cypress, CA 90630 Direct: 714.733.6284 • Cell: 310.462.1315 DMathieu@Bowermaster.com CA License No. 0D79613 Alpert JCC Board Member

HEBREW ACADEMY

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

Matzah Bakery: Guaranteed to Generate Excitement for Passover preciation of hand-baked shmurah matzah. Based on the great turnout we consistently receive for our Chanukah workshops, The Hebrew Academy and Silver Gan Israel is proud to sponsor the Model Matzah Bakery as Eating matzah during part of our ongoing holiday Passover becomes more workshop series. meaningful when children The unique Model have had a chance to dig Matzah Bakery lets children into the dough. The Matzah learn how shmurah matzah Bakery is guaranteed to gen- is made – literally “from erate excitement for Passover, scratch.” Dressed in baker’s as well as a renewed ap- hats, the children start by

Cross-Grade Learning & Growing

schoolers make the trek to the kindergarten room and enjoy the experience of learning from the kindergarten teachers and their older peers. These Buddy Programs consist of a variety of learnEvery Friday our Hebrew ing activities that give the Academy kindergartners and students a chance to teach fifth graders come together and learn from each other. to learn from each other and The younger students espedevelop lifelong friendships. cially enjoy the one-on-one Once a month, our pre- attention they receive from

threshing and winnowing natural wheat stalks and then separating the wheat from the chaff. They then make flour in millstones that have the look and feel of years ago. Next, the children draw special water from an old-fashioned well and begin mixing the flour and water into matzah dough. Once the 18-minute clock starts (according to Jewish tradition, the process must be swift so the dough doesn’t rise), the children quickly mix

their older buddies. Also, as the older students assume the role of “teacher,” they are motivated to do their best and be good role models. These friendships flourish over the years and become one of the many reasons our alumni come back to the school and continue to participate in supporting the Hebrew Academy over their adult lives.

Alumni Ascend on the Hebrew Academy Campus

We had our first annual alumni kick-off event which was a huge success! It was held at our campus on a beautiful Sunday in February. We served a delicious complimentary kosher barbeque to over 150 attendees, and to encourage full attendance, we arranged a separate, su-

pervised program for the children. This allowed their parents to reconnect and mingle without worrying about their children. It was great to have everyone come back to the place where they first established many key, lifelong friendships. Wonderful in-

depth memories were shared among the alums, bringing to life their experiences during their school days at the Hebrew Academy. Emotions ran high: many tears of joy were shed when founding teachers, from 1969, and early students shared remembrances. The alumni travelled from as far as New York and Las Vegas to join us. It was truly a magical event! If you or anyone you know has ever attended the Hebrew Academy, please contact Nechama Eilfort at neilfort@hacds.org so we can invite them to our next event.

and knead the dough. The dough is then rolled out and riddled with holes by special matzah perforators. The matzah are then rushed to the “brick” oven in the hope of baking the entire batch of matzah in just eighteen minutes. While the matzah bakes, the children watch an exciting video presentation on Passover. At the end of the program, each child is given his or her own matzah to take home.

The Hebrew Academy provides these workshops to thousands of children, in all of the Jewish organizations throughout the community, as part of sharing our effective programs with the larger Jewish community. If you would like to arrange for a Bakery Tour, please contact Rabbi Sender Engel at 1-877-722-6774 or sender@hacds.org.

The Jewish Role in Reshaping the Racial Landscape of SoCal

Dr. George Sanchez

The CSULB Jewish Studies Program will host a talk by Dr. George Sanchez on his latest research on Jews and intergroup relationships in Southern California. The talk will take place on April 24 at 7:30 pm at the Jewish Federation Campus. Dr. Sanchez is a professor of American Studies and Ethnicity at USC and is an award-winning historian of Chicano history. His 2004 talk in Long Beach, on Jews

in Boyle Heights, was based on an article that went on to win the Constance Rourke Prize by American Quarterly. This talk will place the story of Jews and Boyle Heights in a wider context of Jews and interracial and interethnic politics in Southern California. Dr. Sanchez is an engaging and dynamic speaker and CSULB Jewish Studies hopes to break the turnout record for a Jewish Studies speaker that he set ten years ago. The lecture series is free and open to the community; there is no need to reserve a space. For more information, please contact Jeffrey Blutinger at 562-985-2196 or Jeffrey. Blutinger@csulb.edu.

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PASSOVER GREETINGS

Happy Passover Norm and Sheila Pokras

Happy Passover Leonard & Myrna Simon

Happy Passover

Happy Matzoh Holiday Greetings to the Long Beach Jewish Community. The Harold Seifer Family

May this Pesach bring your family joy and blessings. Chag Sameach! Aaron & Leslie Kern and Family

Dr. Susan and all of the Mathieuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Wishing Your Family A Happy Passover Hank and Joyce Feldman

Happy Passover

Wishing You & Your EntireFamily A Happy Passover Jeffrey, Lauren, Ellie, Josh & Jacob Rips

Happy Passover The Malasky Family

Wishing Your Family A Happy Passover Wishing Your Family A Happy Passover

From the JFCS Board & Staff

Shirley and Gene Ross

Chag Pesach Sameach

Jack Blecher and Renee Simon

Cantor & Mrs. Yehuda Keller (Rita)

Happy Passover Barbara Wolfe & Family

Wishing Your Family A Happy Passover Sybil and Marc Tamaroff

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On Passover, may you be blessed with happiness Rosecarrie & Alan Brooks

Silver Gan Israel Day Camp

Wishing Your Family A Happy Passover The Bobby Kronick Family Jann Kronick-Gath Chance Gath

On Passover, may you be blessed with happiness Sanford & Linda Simmons Aaron & Joseph Simmons Matthew Simmons & Melissa Rosenthal, Sophie & Jonah

On Passover, may you be blessed with happiness

Arnold & Sharon Kushner

Chag Pesach Sameach

Arlene and Rick Freeman

Deborah & Rabbi Mark Goldfarb

Chag Pesach Sameach Bob & Sandy Rips

Wishing Your Family A Happy Passover

Chag Pesach Sameach

Dodie Robbins & Family

Danny & Sammy Levy Family

Chag Pesach Sameach

Happy Passover

Sharon & Marty Kenigsberg & Family

From the Jewish Federation Jewish Community Foundation Staff

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PASSOVER GREETINGS

Wishing Your Family A Happy Passover

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Send a special gift to honor, memorialize, or congratulate friends & family for all occasions. We will send a card on your behalf.

Jewish Federation

GENERAL FUND •To Irving Bragin, in memory of your beloved wife Bea, from the Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff •To Liz & Mark Sharzer, in memory of your beloved mother & mother-in-law Marilyn Gale, from the Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff •To Bob & Susan Schrader, in memory of your beloved brother & brother-in-law John Schrader, from Sanford & Linda Simmons •To Bob & Susan Schrader, in memory of your beloved brother & brother-in-law John Schrader, from the Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff •To Maddie Gordon, sending get well wishes, from the Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff •To Barbara & Don Kaplan, in memory of your beloved nephew Conner Firstman, from

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the Jewish Federation Board, thing, from Sharon Kushner Leadership & Staff •To Sandy Carr, in celebration of your birthday, from Judy ARLENE SOLOMON Lorber 2014 VISIONS •To Liz Sharzer, in memory •To Wendy Manasse Wiese, of your mother, from Pattie & in honor of receiving the Marc Davidson Women of VISIONS Award, from Ana Luna MARCIE BALAN •To Wendy Manasse Wiese, BLAKEY FUND in honor of receiving the •To Sandy Carr, in celebration Women of VISIONS Award, of “that birthday,” from Sandy from Michelle Sztaicher & Jerry Horwitz Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation tributes: SEYMOUR PIZER FUND •To Sandy Carr, in honor of 562-426-7601 EXT 1314 your 75th birthday, from Phyllis JFCS Spear GENERAL FUND •To Perri Guthrie, congratula•To Rob Feldman, congratula- tions on your new credentials tions Mr. President, from Binnie and big title, Binnie & Jack & Jack Berro Berro •To Sandy Carr, wishing you happy & healthy on your 39th HOWARD & EVA WEISS birthday, from Binnie & Jack OLDER ADULT FUND •To Mark & Liz Sharzer & Berro •To Sandy Carr, in honor of family, condolences on the loss your special birthday & for all of your mother & grandmother you have done, fom Shirley & Marilyn, from Binnie & Jack Berro Gene Ross •To Sandy Carr, in celebration JFCS tributes: 562-426-7601 EXT of your special birthday, from 235 or 562-427-7916 Sadie & Dr. David Sacks •To Sandy Carr, happy every-

DATE: April 21 to April 25, 2014 Monday through Friday AGE: 6 to 11years LOCATION: Belmont Shore: Morning Session Belmont Heights: Afternoon Session Your young ‘cocinero’ will learn the beautiful Spanish language by means of fun games, songs, puzzles and assembling Latin-based recipes while making new friends!

NCJW Scholarships for Jewish College Students

NCJW, Long Beach Section higher education. He/she announces its annual scholar- must be currently enrolled ship competition, open to Jewish for the 2014-2015 academstudents who are permanent ic year in a college, univerresidents in this area with 12 sity or vocational program. completed undergraduate Scholarships range up A3528-Std Ad (LAC)_Chronicle 2/18/14 8:48 AM Pagecan 1 units or 8 graduate units of to $1,000. For more informa-

tion, contact Romola Temkin at 562-596-6447 or romietemkin7 7 7@gmail.com. Applications must be postmarked no later than May 16.

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We Mourn The Loss Of..... Marilyn Gale Bea Bragin Franklin Horowitz Libby Cowan Estelle The Meyerson California ConConner Firstman ference for Equality and JusJohn Schrader tice (CCEJ) will proudly

Please contact us at chronicle@jewishlongbeach.org if you know of someone who has passed and would like them to be recognized.

At Los Alamitos Cardiovascular, we’ve been helping patients and their families treat and manage heart disease for 35 years. Our physicians and staff are committed to providing our patients with the responsive care and personal focus each one of us wants for our own families. When you need a cardiologist, we hope you’ll consider Los Alamitos Cardiovascular.

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Are things a little MESHUGA right now? I work with individuals and couples privately to find a way to more shalom (peace).

(562) 477-2530 Let’s get started right away! Gail Desilets, M.A., M.S. Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist 3780 Kilroy Airport Way, Suite 200 Long Beach, CA 90806 Visit my web site at www.GailDesilets.com for more details.

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With six board-certified cardiologists representing every major cardiovascular subspecialty, Los Al Cardiovascular offers the most comprehensive approach to cardiovascular care in the area. At our conveniently located offices, we offer our patients and their referring physicians a fullspectrum of basic through advanced outpatient diagnostic tests and therapies. Our cardiologists have privileges at most area hospitals including Los Alamitos Medical Center, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center and Lakewood Regional Medical Center. Meet us on the web: www.losalcardio.com Call for an Appointment: 562.430.7533 or 714.827.9850

3771 Katella Avenue, Suite 300 Los Alamitos, California 90720

Stuart Fischer, MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, CCDS Timothy O’Neill, MD Steve Forman, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RVT Bret A. Witter, MD, FACC, FACP Ramandeep K. Brar, MD, FACC Robert S. Lee, MD Alan Gold, MD, Partner Emeritus

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Join Us for oUr shabbat services

Friday Evening Services conducted by Rabbi Steven Moskowitz, Cantor Finnley, and organist, David York. Saturday Morning Services and Torah Study conducted by Rabbi Moskowitz. Friday, April 4 7:00 p.m. Family Shabbat Service Saturday, April 5 8:45 a.m. Torah Study 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service Friday, April 11 6:00 p.m. Ruach Shabbat Saturday, April 12 8:45 a.m. Torah Study 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service

Friday, April 18 6:00 p.m. Tot Shabbat 7:00 p.m. Shabbat Evening Service Saturday, April 19 8:45 a.m. Torah Study 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service Friday, April 25 6:00 p.m. Shabbat Evening Service Saturday, April 26 8:45 a.m. Torah Study 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service

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Tuesday, April 15~6:30 p.m. Adults $60 per person Children (5-12 yrs.) $30 (Children 4 and under FREE)

Temple Israel • 269 Loma Avenue • Long Beach, CA 90803 • 562.434.0996 • www.tilb.org

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COMMUNITY

Spring Break 2014 Spanish Cooking Camp! ™

The Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach & West Orange County 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach, CA 90815

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Sunday, May 4 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM Volunteers & Sponsors NEEDED Wishlist

• A day for our whole community to come together • Hands-on activities for children & families • Onsite and offsite Mitzvah projects • Opportunities to connect with local organizations who need volunteers through the Mitzvah Fair • Celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut- Israel Independence Day • Kosher lunch for sale

jewishlongbeach.org/bigmitzvahday Questions? Contact Megan Donaldson at 562-426-7601 x1014 | mdonaldson@jewishlongbeach.org

Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus One Sommer Way | 3801 E. Willow Street

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Donated items may be dropped off at the Federation or to Big Mitvah Day Boxes @ Congregations & Religious Schools

• New or gently used children’s books • Small toys (safe for young kids) • Art supplies • Ziploc bags; all sizes • New coloring books & crayons • Magazines • New travel-sized toiletries • New socks • Spare change to help kids with cancer • Large jars of peanut butter & jelly • Granola bars; snack size cookies • Non-perishable foods See website for complete list