July 2011 Jewish Community Chronicle

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FEATURE ARTICLE

The Jewish Community Partnership Where Our Community Comes to Heal

By Anna Shabtay, Campaign Communications Manager ebbie and Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JFCS) saved my life. I am stronger today than I have ever been,” explains Nancy as she reflects back on the past couple of years in her life.

After suffering a serious spinal cord injury, Nancy was told she might never walk again.

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HER STORY Nancy spiraled into darkness and despair after her spinal cord injury in August of 2007 and was not sure she would be able to get out. Nancy explains, “I was overwhelmed with the instability of my physical body and struggling with depression.” After reading about JFCS in the Jewish Community Chronicle, Nancy’s husband urged her to call. She reached out to JFCS for guidance and healing. JFCS provided low-cost counseling to guide Nancy back Debbie (L) and JFCS made a huge difference in Nancy’s life. to wholeness. _______________________________________________________________________ Nancy began working with Debbie to move forward. Debbie counseled, guided, and listened to “Debbie and Jewish Family and Nancy. Nancy has benefitted tremendously from her guidance and support. Nancy adds, “I received Children’s Service saved my life. compassion and I learned the skills and tools to help me navigate my challenges with dignity, integrity and I am stronger today than courage.”

Nancy not only used JFCS for their counseling I have ever been.” services but also began working out at the Alpert _______________________________________________________________________ Jewish Community Center (AJCC) with her trainer, Mike, to work on her physical health. She explains, “the trainers at the AJCC were so helpful and patient with me. They worked with me at my level and always encouraged me to be my best.” jjjjjjNancy benefitted from the collaboration of our agencies. She did not have to go to two different places to receive services; instead she came to one central location that could meet all of her needs.

Nancy adds, “The Jewish Community Partnership Agencies are my second family, they embrace me with connection, compassion, encouragement, positive energy, kindness and laughter. The Albert JCC and Jewish Family and Children’s Service have and continue to be instrumental in my journey with my new normal. I tell people every day how great the agencies are here and how they provide so many services to our community!”

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THE JEWISH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP jjjjjjJewish Family and Children’s Serv ice is a member of the Jewish Community Partnership (JCP) which is convened by the Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach and West Orange County, and also includes The Jewish Community Foundation, Alpert Jewish Community Center, The Hebrew Academy of Huntington Beach, and Long Beach Hillel. jjjjjjThe JCP is a vital community resource serving Greater Long Beach and West Orange County. Our partnership works collectively to strengthen individuals and families in our community and beyond. Modeling core Jewish values of compassion, community, learning and philanthropy, we enhance, enrich and connect the Jewish Community while providing people of all faiths, cultures, and ages convenient access to comprehensive services and life-changing programs.

The Jewish Community Partnership has changed Nancy’s life for the better and continues to make an impact on her through her training at the Alpert JCC and her counseling at JFCS. In order for The Jewish Community Partnership to thrive and help more people like Nancy, the agencies involved have embarked on a joint fundraising campaign called the Fund for Our Future. The Fund for Our Future has been established to provide immediate funds and future funds to the Greater Long Beach Jewish community for the purposes of agency capacity building aimed at sustaining vibrant Jewish life and service to the community over the next 60 years and beyond.

The Jewish Community Foundation has many large and small programs and services available that need funding in all of the agencies in the Jewish Community Partnership. If you are interested in learning more about the Fund for Our Future, please contact Sharon Kenigsberg at sharonk@ jewishlongbeach.org or 562-426-7601 EXT 1008.

Nancy’s story is just one of the many stories about people whose lives’ have been changed for the better by becoming a part of the Jewish Community Partnership. Nancy explains “Not once was money brought up. I was important, not my checkbook. I was helped by the Jewish Community Partnership regardless of my ability to make a payment or my religious identity. I immediately felt welcome.”

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4-5 2011 Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation Annual Meeting

Shari Nemirow PRESIDENT

6 2nd Annual Jewish Legacy Forum

Deborah Goldfarb EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Anna Shabtay COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Yolanda Placencio

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CHRONICLE COORDINATOR

Erin Bellinghausen GRAPHIC ARTIST

July Events at the AJCC

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INSIDE THE CHRONICLE

The Jewish Community

Federation Incoming President Remarks-Annual Meeting 2011 From the Director Deborah K. Goldfarb

On June 2, 2011, we gathered in the Lipeles Auditorium with over 150 community members to celebrate the accomplishments of the Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation throughout the 2010-2011 year. We honored our outgoing presidents, Shari Nemirow and Laurie Raykoff.

We thanked our board members for the hard work that they do.

We honored Arthur Miller with the Baldwin Community Service Award and Paige Fingerhut and Sara Phillips with the Neuburger Young Leadership Award. Our 2010-2011 New Leaders Forum participants culminated their experience with a presentation about what they learned and they received their graduation certificates.

Finally, we welcomed our incoming Presidents, Jim Breslauer for the Jewish Federation and Judi Lentzner for the Jewish Community Foundation. Their inspirational remarks appear on pages 4 and 5.

Federation Outgoing President, Shari Nemirow and Incoming President, Jim Breslauer.

Jim Breslauer

Sixty four years ago the Long Beach Federation was incorporated and through the dedicated leadership of many people, we have been successful in sustaining and growing our Jewish Community identity.

I visualize our work as a building under construction: a beautiful house of good deeds. A facility that encompasses the work we do and the community we serve. We have established a very strong foundation and as with any structure, a solid foundation is essential.

But with the construction of any foundation, there are always stones, rocks and blocks that are better suited for the erection of outer walls and the critical infrastructures. These walls and infrastructures represent the needs of the community and point us in the direction of fulfilling today’s priorities thus making us more inclusive and relevant. The health of our Jewish community will be reflected in the health and relevance of each of our individual agencies.

It is important that we are here not only as organizational survivors but here as a critical and needed force for the betterment of our local and international Jewish Community and for the Greater Long Beach community today and in the future as well…. that is what I mean by relevance.

We have many members in our community who are not currently active participants in this work. These people, these

stones, rocks and blocks are needed to build this edifice and infrastructure, a viable house of good deeds.

We made a good start with the Legacy of Leadership dinner last January. Over 520 people attended from our community, many of whom had never attended a dinner like this before. Never had we so clearly articulated a unified message from our agencies as to who we are as a family and what we do for our Jewish and non-Jewish Greater Long Beach community.

So now the challenge is how do we continue this great work and reach out to more of our community as we build to make our vision a reality.

Here are a few of initiatives we are planning to undertake: 1. First we have already begun an inclusive task force made up of past presidents, current administrations and members from the general community to help develop guideposts to point us in the right direction. Its goal is to make sure that we, as a united community, will continue to grow and better serve our multiple generations and the full diversity of our family.

2. By connecting with Jews in other parts of the world who also want to connect with us, we will be expanding our community Jewish identity. To do this we are working on three different missions: a.We are partnering with the Los Angeles Federation in October with a joint mission to Israel that offers the opportunity to see the country, to celebrate, to learn and to meet notable dignitaries.

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Paige Fingerhut and Sara Phillips, Neuburger Young Leadership Award Recipients.

Mort Stuhlbarg, Baldwin Community Service Award Recipient, Arthur Miller, and Jim Linden.

b.We are working with the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce to organize a trip to Israel in the spring of 2012. This trip which we are calling: “Exploring the Start-up Nation – an Israeli Adventure”, will be open to members of our Jewish Community and the greater Long Beach population and business community. c. We are also planning a trip to Cuba to learn about and support their Jewish people.

3. Through our CRC (Community Relations Committee) we are developing handson community outreach programs that will engage all generations and meet many needs in our Jewish and general locality.

4. We look to expand the fine work of our Jewish Community Leadership Development Program by: a.Introducing a Women’s Advanced Leadership initiative. b.Establishing a Young Leadership cabinet. c. Creating a model Board Development program for use by our partner agencies. d.Working toward development of Past-Presidents

Council to tap into the vast knowledge of our experienced leaders in a more formal way.

5. We are also reviewing our methods of communication.

How can we make better use of the new social media such as Facebook or Twitter? Should our web page be more interactive and incorporate a blog to facilitate more two-way communication? Can we use technology to better reach out and interact with our community?

By doing these things and the other initiatives in the discussion and early planning stages, we are continuing the transition from sustainability to relevance.

As we grow in service to our people, our funding and endowments will grow. The more these grow, the more we can serve our vibrant and dynamic family. The strong foundation built over the last 64 years provides a solid base.

Together, we will grow into the structure we envision to meet the evolving needs of our community by incorporating the new stones, rocks and blocks of our house of service. Thus we will continue the transition from sustainability to relevancy.

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Foundation Incoming President Remarks-Annual Meeting 2011

Judith Lentzner

My journey to this position began in July 1967 when Roselle Sommer rang my doorbell, bringing greetings from the Jewish Federation in Long Beach. She left that day having given me the opportunity to make my first gift to the annual campaign and hoping I would join in "some" activities in the community. I wish Roselle, Bob Baldwin, and Freddie Neuburger were here today so I could thank them for welcoming and mentoring me in the Long Beach Jewish Community and could see that I accepted their challenge of "getting involved." Enough reminiscing, because there are so many exciting opportunities that I would like to share with you and hope you will join all of us as we collaborate and cultivate that which will continue to build a stronger community.

Our Legacy of Leadership Events in 2007 and again in 2011 set unprecedented

record attendance, and generated additional endowments and bequests to our Foundation, now totaling nearly $30 million dollars in current endowments and future bequests. These two events allowed us to extend a hand and welcome to both the Jewish and non-Jewish community. We partnered with the Aquarium of the Pacific, the new Long Beach Ronald McDonald House, the Unity Festival and CCEJ. Deborah Goldfarb, Executive Director of the Jewish Federation continues her communication with many other local organizations.

Five years ago, Jim Breslauer offered a challenge to the B'nai students in our community. A portion of their Bar/Bat Mitzvah gift money would be matched by the Soref Foundation to establish a fund by which the students can direct earnings each year or accumulate funds for future giving.

We currently have 24 participants and want to expand the group. Educating our children to the value of tzedakah and securing the future of their community is an important part of what

the Foundation does. We're looking for someone to help us take the lead on this committee, someone perhaps who has a child having had or nearing Bar/Bat Mitzvah.

Please contact the Foundation office if you would like to participate or help with this important committee.

We have a very active investment committee under the leadership of Leon Shoag. They meet every other month, overseeing our investments with Mike Van Dyke from the Shadden Group, which have done well in spite of the economic downturn. We look forward

to the continued growth of our funds through careful investment practices.

Laurie Raykoff, Edie Brodsky and Sharon Kenigsberg just returned from a National Legacy Conference in Kansas City. (You can learn more about their trip on page 6). They will lead by example by energizing a new initiative to encourage community members to create bequests through their estates and by providing educational forums and materials. We will give everyone the opportunity to ask the question: Will I continue making a differ-

ence in my community in the future? Through your bequest to the Jewish Community Foundation, you can remember any organization, both in the Jewish Community and the greater non-Jewish Community. By creating an endowment or bequest for your temple, or an agency close to your heart, we will be living the values we all cherish.

Thank you again for asking me to join the leadership team of this very important community agency. I look forward to working with all of you.

New Leaders Forum Graduates

Jewish Community Foundation Board Members. Not Pictured: Earl Feiwell, Joyce Feldman, Judi Lentzner, Rich Lipeles, Seth Kogan, Melissa Kreitenberg, Daryl Phillips, Shirley Ross, Sid Schulman, Mark Speizer, Jan Stein, Mort Stuhlbarg, Howard Weiss and Rita Zamost.

Jewish Federation Board Members. Not Pictured: Yehudis Geisinsky, Aaron Kern, Gordon Lentzner, Judi Lentzner, Jim Licht, Rich Lipeles, Syndee Luxenberg, Dan Penn, Donna Punim, Shirley Ross, Eugene Schlesinger, Mort Stuhlbarg, and Nancy Weintraub.

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Focus On Jewish Legacy Programs

Sharon Kenigsberg, Laurie Raykoff, and Edie Brodsky attend 2nd annual Jewish Legacy Conference in Kansas City

Edie Brodsky, Laurie Raykoff and Sharon Kenigsberg were among the more than 100 Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation lay leaders and professionals who gathered in May at the second North American Jewish Legacy Forum to strategize ways to design and implement endowment-building programs throughout the Jewish community.

Thirty-three communities were represented at the three-day conference in Kansas City, which was pro-

CREATE a Jewish Legacy Simplify your Charitable Giving with a Donor Advised Philanthropic Fund “Joel and I give gifts throughout the year to many charities, both Jewish and non-Jewish.

We have set up a Donor Advised Philanthropic Fund at the Jewish Community Foundation and have found that it makes our life easier, especially at tax time. With a donor advised fund we contribute when it is convenient for us and get the tax deduction and then, at our request, the Foundation takes care of the administrative work of the check writing and the distributions. At tax time, we have one statement from the Foundation that shows all of our distributions and it saves us from searching for numerous cancelled checks.”

Contribute When it is Convenient, Gift when it is Needed.

For more information about opening a Donor Advised Philanthropic Fund or other services of the Jewish Community Foundation, contact Sharon Kenigsberg at 562-426-7601 x1008 or sharonk@jewishlongbeach.org

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duced in collaboration with The Jewish Federations of North America, the Jewish Community Foundations (JCF) of Kansas City, Hartford, and Springfield, Conn.

Mass., as well as the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. The agenda focused on expanding and improving upon “Create a Jewish Legacy” initiatives, which empower local communities to make planned giving a priority.

Ronald Goldsmith, president of the JCF in Kansas City, welcomed the opportunity to host the conference in his community, which was one of the first to launch an endowment-building initiative in 2007. “Having volunteer leadership and their professional partners from communities of all sizes share their insights and experiences with one another was just incredible,” he said. “Many new ideas were generated, and people returned home energized and motivated to put legacy giving on the front burner.”

The Long Beach delegation shared the success of the recent Legacy of Leadership event this past January, which brought together over 500 people to launch the Jewish Community Partnership and the Fund for Our Future.

Copies of the Jewish Community Partnership Brochure are available by calling the Foundation office at 562-4267601.

“This second Jewish Legacy Forum really pushed ‘legacy’ further into the spotlight in a very significant way,” added Susan Farber, a member of the JFNA Planned Giving and Endowments Committee and past co-chair of the national Lion of Judah Endowment program. “Those in attendance were engaged by the content and enjoyed meeting others who are

equally committed to ensuring the future of our Jewish communities.”

The Legacy Forum covered a wide-ranging curriculum with sessions focused on deepening and sustaining donor relations, new trends in e-marketing for planned gifts and making endowment fundraising a priority.

The agenda also addressed future events and communications around “Create A Jewish Legacy,” such as a third Legacy Forum, which is currently being discussed, as well as interim opportunities for community leaders to continue to connect via webinars, listserves and a newly launched Legacy Library.

“I was honored to attend my first Jewish Legacy conference this year,” explains Edie Brodsky, Vice President of the Jewish Community Foundation, “and I was most impressed by the fact that we are not the only community concerned with creating Jewish Legacies, that the movement is bigger than us and that every community is struggling to ensure the future just like we are.” An increasing number of Jewish Federations and Jewish Community Foundations have either established or expressed interest in “Create a Jewish Legacy" programs, which are modeled on an initiative begun in San Diego in 2003. Collectively, they have raised an estimated $400 million in legacy commitments.

Laurie Raykoff, immediate past president of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Long Beach, said “I was truly inspired by this conference. It made me proud to see what we have already done in our community and made me realize the importance of stepping up our efforts to ensure the future through legacy gifts.”

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WELLNESS & FITNESS

ADULTS

AJCC Poker Club

Dianna Villegas, dvillegas@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1056, 1051

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

Tue, July 12 6:30pm: Doors open for registration 7-10:30pm: Game Time

Steady as you Go! Balance Evaluation St. Mary Medical Center Thur, July 21 9-11am This FREE balance evaluation workshop, held at the AJCC, will include balance education, tools, and a FREE balance test.

FREE and open to the community.

RSVP (562)426-7601, ext. 1051

Low-n-Sculpt Monday, 11am-12pm Thursdays, 11am-12pm Enjoy a fun exciting workout with one of our professional instructors as they guide you through 30 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes of sculpt exercises. You’ll use handheld weights, stability balls and rubberized tubing.

Be prepared to sweat and laugh at the same time. The AJCC also offers a dynamic low impact fitness class every Friday from 11am-12pm.

If you have any questions please contact Dianna Villegas at ext. 1056 or dvillegas@alpertjcc.org.

We bring the “J” to Clay!

Ceramics Class - Wheel Workshop 3 Sundays: July 10, 17 & 24 2-4pm Pauline & Zena Gatov Gallery Presents:

Long Journeys: Dori Atlantis & Karen Frimkess Wolff Exhibition Runs through Aug. 15 Reception: Sun, July 3, 2-4pm Local artists Dori Atlantis and Karen Frimkess Wolff are known for their collaborative installations, inspired by nature and landscapes. ”… we want to address issues of flexibility, harmony of vision and change, and to combine the languages of art and nature to reflect the transient and fragile qualities of life and landscape forms.”

They have created two wonderful installations at American Jewish University, and will create a 3-D, interactive installation specifically for the Gatov Gallery at the Alpert JCC.

Tina Labok Licensed Acupuncturist Acupuncture is a method of sending signals to the body via insertions of thread-like needles, thus turning on the body's own healing mechanism. It can treat mood, pain, weight loss, addiction and many other condition and imbalances within the body.

Register now: space is limited! $90/AJCC Member; $110/Public

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

Shabbat at the Pool: Israeli Style Friday, July 15 at 5:30pm We’ll transform the pool area to the famous Dead Sea: lots of yummy Israeli food, sababa arts and crafts and more for everyone. Bring your friends and family and don’t forget your bathing suits!

Early Bird by July 11: $12 adults, $6 children; July 12 and after: $15 adults, $10 children.

Contact Eve Lunt at ext. 1067 or elunt@alpertjcc.org if you would like to say one of the Shabbat blessings.

Contact Eve Lunt for more info. ext. 1067

Ladies Movie Night

Evening Mah Jongg Group for Social Players

Mon, July 11 6:30pm

Wed, July 6 & 20 7:30pm

Acupuncture Treatment

The first in a series of satellite art workshops, the AJCC is offering a ceramics class at “Clay” a full service ceramics studio located at 406 E. 1st St. in the East Village. This 3 day workshop introduces the art of throwing on the potter’s wheel.

Week 1: Learn to create various vessel shapes including bowls, mugs and vases.

Week 2: Examine altering, trimming & decorating techniques to enhance pieces.

Week 3: Introduction to glazing.

Students complete the series with finished clay masterpieces.

Players arriving after 7:10 will be charged a $10 late fee.

Join our friendly Texas Hold’Em Poker Club. Poker will be played, snacks and beverages will be served, and cash prizes will be won. $20/AJCC Member; $25/Public Cash only entry fee Includes initial buy-In of $300 in chips. Re-Buys and Add-Ons are available through the first hour in $10 & $20 increments .

Join us at our ongoing bi-monthly game for intermediate & advanced players. The “J” will provide the room & hot java; you bring your 2011 card & set if you have one. Feel free to bring snacks to share with the group.

Please no beginners, this is not a class.

FREE/AJCC Member; $5/Public

Some movies are just more fun when you see it with a girlfriend…bring your BFF’s to the AJCC Movie Lounge and enjoy a screening of “Country Strong” starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Tim McGraw. Pink drinks, chocolate and buttered popcorn will be served. $5/AJCC Member & Guests $7/Public

Contact Eve Lunt for more info. ext. 1067

Kaballah Class Wednesdays, 12pm You'll add a new dimension to your life, renew your spirituality and gain some knowledge. Rabbi Abba Perelmuter teaches the class with a keen sense of wit and great knowledge of Judaism and its teachings. Bring your own lunch.

FREE

Packages Available: 1 hr consultation & treatment: $85 One Hour Sessions 6 sessions: $510 12 sessions: $918 24 sessions: $1,734 Rosh Chodesh at the AJCC Public: add $10 daily usage fee per session Call the Wellness & Fitness Dept. to schedule an appointment or consultation.

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Visit www.alpertjcc.org for our entire group fitness schedule.

Rosh Chodesh at the AJCC is on hiatus for the summer. Please contact Eve Lunt if you are interested in leading one of the monthly classes when we return in the New Year.

Contact Eve Lunt for more info. ext. 1067

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

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

Lori Davidson, ldavidson@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1092

Parent Participation Programs Summer Semester 1: June 20-July 22 Summer Semester 2: July 25-Aug. 26

GesherCity Shabbat Fri, July 1 We’ll celebrate Shabbat with great food, great friends & fun.

Contact Susanne Katz for more info.

Visit the GesherCity Long Beach Facebook page for more info!

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

NEW!!

AJCC Youth Volleyball Club

Through our very popular Side by Side programs, we offer a host of opportunities for parents to play and learn with their young children while enhancing parenting skills.

Children and parents grow together through music, storytime, and other age appropriate activities. Parent discussions facilitated by staff assure that relationships will be forged that will last through all of your years and experiences at the JCC. Side by Side 1: Thursdays, 11am-12:30pm Parents with children, 10-17 months old Side by Side 2: Tues & Thursdays, 9:15-1045am Parents with children, 17-23 months old For more info. contact Alayna Cosores at ext. 1091 or email acosores@alpertjcc.org.

July 11-August 15 Mondays, 6-7:15pm Girls & Boys entering 5th-9th grade Whether you are a beginner or you have volleyball experience, this great new program is just right for you.

Our experienced volleyball coaches will focus on skill development, rules of the game, strategy, and sportsmanship… an excellent way to get started in a sport that is hotter than ever.

For prices visit www.alpertjcc.org

World Famous Comedian & Harmonica Player Sun, July 17 1-3pm

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Continuing Classes, Join Anytime

•Webby Dance Come listen to Henry Samuels, •Webby Hip Hop Dance/Cheer he’s played with stars Judy Garland, • Sensei Mac Martial Arts Classes Frankie Laine, Johnnie Ray & Lawrence Welk. Includes wine, soda & snacks. $5

Visit alpertjcc.org for new schedule

Special Guest Coach

Made possible by an Archstone Foundation grant

You must RSVP to Susan Mathieu to attend (562)426-7601, ext. 1721

Skirball Cultural Center Field Trip Tue, September 6 9am-5pm Cost includes transportation, Kosher lunch, tour, lecture & Film. $10 RSVP to Dr. Susan Mathieu (562) 426-7601, ext. 1721

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

Pete Davis Legends Basketball Camp Weeks of July 11 & July 18 Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri, 9am–Noon Ages 6-14 Learn to play the Pete Davis way! Former Michigan State & NBA player Pete Davis, who has led the AJCC Youth Basketball League through its first two fabulous seasons, teaches basketball fundaments and skills through individual and group instruction, scrimmages, lectures, and coaching by NBA legends Mike “Crusher” Davis & Ricky Sobers. Expect guest coaches and other surprises in this great returning camp. $125/AJCC Member; $155/Public, per week For info. email bball@alpertjcc.org.

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

Kids UNIVERSITY Now Registering for Fall Afterschool Program for students K-Middle School Our afterschool program fees include pick-up, snack, homework assistance, and one enrichment class per day, at no extra charge.

Pick-Up from Long Beach area schools including: Longfellow • Twain • Newcomb Naples • Kettering • Fremont Bancroft • Gant • Emerson •Carver Tincher • Stanford•Hughes

Write On: Handwriting the Right Way!

TEEN SUMMER

One Hour Classes, 2 times per week

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

Ages 4-7 Is your child struggling with letter reversals or letter formation? Do you want to give your child a head start on the fundamental skills necessary for successful handwriting for school?

During this class a certified & licensed pediatric occupational therapist will use games, songs, crafts & the acclaimed Handwriting Without Tears® program to help kids improve their fine motor skills for successful handwriting. Small group size & fun themes make the hr. class fly by.

Camp J Crew July & August Summer’s just heating up for teens, as our Camp J Crew heads to the beach, kayaking, Six Flags, Medieval Times, Wild Rivers, California Adventure, Universal Studios and other great spots this Summer.

July 18-August 11 (4 wks) August 15-25 (2 wks) Ages 3-8 • 1 instructor to 4 Kids (1:4 ratio) • Gets kid water safe • Tiny Tots • Beginner • Adv. Beginner • Get Swim Team & Water Polo ready $75/AJCC Mem; $90/Public (4 wks) $37.50/AJCC Mem; $45/Public (2 wks)

Sizzling Summer Spanish for Kids Runs through August 17 Wednesdays, 4:15-5pm

Contact Natalie Chernik for more info.

Continuing enrollment – join anytime!

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

Summer Group Swim Lessons

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

Ask about our NEW Kinder pricing.

AQUATICS

See our schedule at www.alpertjcc.org

Call for times & prices

Ages 5-13 Your child will have fun learning a second language in this highly interactive course. Kids will learn basic greetings, numbers, alphabet, and many practical phrases through innovative instruction, magical music and awesome art.

Schools subject to change.

For kids entering grades 6 & up

Teen Summer Stock presents

“Fame” The Musical Performance Dates: •Wed, July 20, 7:30pm •Thur, July 21, 7:30pm •Sat, July 23, 7:30pm •Sun, July 24, 2pm Tickets: $8/Kids 2-11 yrs; $10/Adults FREE/kids under 2 yrs For tickets contact Mary at ext. 1521 or mmckelvie@alpertjcc.org

Digital Filmmaking August 16-20, 1-4 pm

Schedule your FREE 10-min. lesson

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

Summer Water Polo June 20-July 20 July 25-Aug. 31 Mon & Wed, 4pm Ages 5-8 & 9-12 Includes two weekend tournaments & scrimmage games.

FREE tryout the 1st week of class $65/AJCC Member; $75/Public Must be USA H20 POLO Member ($25-55 per yr)

(morning camp can be added) Teens will love this hands-on immersive experience in digital filmmaking. They’ll work with experienced instructors in small groups to plan, shoot, score and edit their films. Camp will culminate with a private screening on Friday afternoon for family and friends.

Continuing enrollment – join anytime!

Contact nchernik@alpertjcc.org

Summer Youth Swim Team

Masters Swim July 6-Aug 31 Mon & Wed, 6:30-8pm Ages 14+ $102/AJCC Member; $136/Public per session

Mon, Wed, Thur, 5:15-6:30pm Tue & Fri, 8-9am Ages 6-14 This is a Month to Month Program

Summer Prep Swim Team with Coach Rafe Montes

Thursday Night is Teen Night at the Pool…

All Summer Long!

Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm Drop by the AJCC for dinner, dessert & beverages. $7 Bring your friends and chillax with us!

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For more info. contact Dept. Dir. Linda Keiles at lkeiles@alpertjcc.org

Tue, Thur, Fri, 4:30-5:15pm Ages 5-12 $50.75/AJCC Member; 61.50/Public

Swim Pass Ages 6-14 •Good for June-Aug, 2011 •5:30-9:30am weekdays •7am-11am weekend $50 for 10 pass card Contact: sbryanzwick@alpertjcc.org

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JULY 2011

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

Shopping at 2nd Street Beauty!

Mikel and Arlene Freeman at 2nd Street Beauty Boutique helping supporters to get their beauty on!

Paige Fingerhut, Rob Feldman, Annette Kephart, Jennifer Shaw out supporting JFCS.

JFCS and 2nd Street Beauty Boutique hosted “Shopping at 2nd Street Beauty,” a shopping extravaganza benefitting JFCS Long Beach/West Orange County on May 22. A special thank you to the generosity and support of Nicole Freeman Cohen and her parents, Richard and Arlene Freeman, 20% of all proceeds from the sale from 6:00-8:00 pm were donated to JFCS and its critically important social services.

The event featured friends, food and wine all in the backdrop of some fabulous shopping for what many call the best “candy store for women” around. The staff at 2nd Street Beauty were on hand to give

make-up and hair demonstrations and help everyone learn about their product lines.

2nd Street Beauty Boutique donated three fabulous prizes for a raffle at the event including a T3 Expressions Blow Dryer ($300), an Enzo Milano clipless curling iron ($129.99), and a Murad gift package (over $175.00).

Christal Dunn arranged for a Tiffany’s gift certificate ($200), a Seatbelt Bag Purse ($200), and gift cards from many major retailers and restaurants.

Thank you to everyone for making this a wonderful event and thank you to Christal Dunn and 2nd Street Beauty staff for helping us all GET OUR BEAUTY ON!

New Horizons Appreciates its Guest Speakers The New Horizons Group at JFCS assists unemployed and underemployed individuals in the various aspects of seeking employment. It meets weekly at the AJCC in Long Beach and is facilitated by Michele Klein and Lea Gerber.

Guest speakers from the community make presentations to the group about employment related topics. Lance Valt, president of the Jacobs Senior Housing Board, and Geri Brewster, JCC board member have discussed skill assessment and communication techniques. Jim Breslauer

covered the topic of marketing oneself for a potential employer. David and Yetta Kane and Rob Feldman, JFCS board member, have shared their experiences while addressing reinventing oneself in the current job market. Jon Strum, JCC staff member has trained the group in the usage of social media tools.

JFCS is thankful and appreciative of the efforts put forth by these individuals and wishes to acknowledge their significant contribution to the success of the New Horizons Group.

Congratulations to Lise & Johanna JFCS is pleased to announce the appointment of Lise Miller, MA, MFTI, as the new Director of Development and M a r ke t i n g .

Lise has been working as a clinician at JFCS for the Lise Miller past 3 years to earn her post graduate hours to get her Marriage and Family Therapy license. Last year she took on additional responsibilities as weekend clinical manager and client intake coordinator. “Lise has many skills and we were always trying to find additional tasks for her at the agency,” said Wendy Puzarne, executive director. “I had no idea that Lise had so many years of valuable nonprofit

experience when she approached me about applying for the development and marketing position.” Prior to coming to JFCS, Lise worked for nonprofits such as the Boys & Girls Clubs, the YMCA, the National Council on Crime and Delinquency as well as spending eight years working in philanthropy at the Richard & Rhoda Goldman Fund and the Goldman Environmental Prize.

Lise is in a unique position of being a professional that knows about the agency’s services first hand and she has the skills and knowledge to market the agency and work with the board on fundraising activities. “Everyone is excited about working with Lise,” said Wendy. “The staff already know and love her and the board is excited about the anticipated changes.”

Part of Lise’s duties will include staffing two JFCS board committees: marketing and development. She will work with the JFCS board on the “Friends of JFCS” campaign and the annual event that is now a 5K/10K Race With a View in the spring.

Lise will also work with the development staffs of the AJCC and the Jewish Federation. Please feel free to give Lise a call or stop by to welcome her to her new position (EXT 235).

Congratulations to Johanna Valencia, newly promoted Office Manager of JFCS. She has been at JFCS for 5 1/2 years, Johanna Valencia starting as bookkeeper and secretary and

then promoted to administrative assistant in 2009. Johanna has taken additional training so she can continually improve her skills and her knowledge. “Her job involves many aspects of running the agency and she is invaluable to all of us at JFCS,” said Wendy. Johanna is also fluent in Spanish which has been very helpful in our making referrals for people who only speak Spanish.

In addition to working at JFCS,

Johanna has taken the training and has volunteered for the YWCA Sexual Assault Response Training. She has been on call to be an advocate for people who have just experienced sexual assault. Johanna is very ambitious and would like to one day start her own nonprofit organization.

We know Johanna will accomplish whatever she puts her mind to. In the meantime, we are so lucky to have her on our team.

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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CONGREGATIONS

R A B B I N I C

R E F L E C T I O N S

THE SOCIAL (MITZVAH) NETWORK One Jew’s Journey into Facebook

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

Rabbi Shmuel Marcus

I’ve got some good news and bad news. The bad news is your kids are on Facebook right now, while you’re reading this. The good news is your kids are on Facebook right now, while you’re reading this.

In essence, our technological era is both frightening and exhilarating. And if you want to stay in touch with the new world, you’ll need a Facebook account.

At first, this Chasidic rabbi held his nose while plunging into Facebook. And honestly, who wants to know if Bluma and I had kosher pizza (or was it chicken) for dinner last night?

But after posting “Tonight is the New Moon, i.e., a very powerful day for rebirth, think about an old idea, an old passion, perhaps, an old talent that can use a rebirth in your life.” I quickly got some positive feedback from readers in-

cluding “Rabbi, that was just what I needed today, thank you.”

Slowly, I delved further into Facebook and clicked on Create an Event. That’s when I posted my first “Shabbat Dinner Party at my House” and guess what happened? I got a house full of Jews eating matzah ball soup and toasting L’chaim to the new era of Jews on Facebook.

Sure, Facebook is mostly random updates about who saw what and where they may have checked in. But, soon enough I noticed that over 400 million people are on Facebook, and it’s a small world onto itself. And like the world it mirrors, the world of Facebook can use a little spiritual light every now and then. So, I started posting on Fridays “Candle lighting time for Los Alamitos is 7:XXpm.”

Thinking of trying this at home? Firstly, on Fridays you can go to fridaylight.com and click on the “when to light” icon on top of the page. Next, you’ll see a box to enter your zip code, go ahead and enter it, hit submit, and boom, you’ve got the exact time for lighting the Shabbat candles in your area. Make a Facebook post with the Shabbat Candles information and now you’re a guiding light in the new age of social mitzvah networking.

Also, video sharing is a big deal. Facebook is one of the top ways to go viral. So, find your favorite Torah video on YouTube and hit “Share” just below the video, that'll share it with all your friends. My personal favorite is TorahCafe.com.

I search for new thoughts and ideas and once I discover a nice video, I share it with my Facebook friends.

The next big thing is Facebook Rabbi Shmuel Marcus for causes, votes, donations, marketing of ideas for change. It’s all on Facebook.

But, I like to keep it simple and post “Mazal Tov to my Hebrew High students.” Or “Come see me July 4th at the Kosher Deli Booth at The Base in Los Alamitos.” But, if you want to know if it was kosher pizza or chicken we had for dinner last night, you’ll have to find me on Facebook. Search for “Shmuel Marcus” and hit send friend request.

Rabbi Marcus, is the director of Chabad in Los Alamitos/Cypress he and his wife, are the founders of the Hebrew High of Los Alamitos and JewishCypress.com.

Upcoming Events at Our Area Synagogues

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Shul By The Shore (O) Seaport Marina Hotel 6400 Pacific Coast Highway Long Beach, California 90803 Contact: Rabbi Abba Perelmuter Phone: 562-621-9828 Email: rabbi@shulbytheshore.org Website: www.shulbytheshore.org Temple Beth David (R) 6100 Hefley St. Westminster, CA 92683 Contact: Rabbi Nancy Myers Phone: 714-892-6623 Email: tbdavid@templebethdavid.org Website: www.templebethdavid.org Temple Beth Shalom (C) 3635 Elm Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 Contact: Rabbi Dov Gartenberg Phone: 562-426-6413 Email: tbs.longbeach@gte.net Website: www.tbslb.org Temple Israel (R) 269 Loma Ave. Long Beach, CA 90803 Contact: Rabbi Steven Moskowitz Phone: 562-434-0996 Email: info@tilb.org Website: www.tilb.org Temple Ner Tamid of Downey (R) 10629 Lakewood Boulevard Downey, CA 90241 Contact: President David Salzman Phone: 562-861-9276 Website: www.downeytemplenertamid.org P’nai Or (I) Long Beach, CA Contact: Cantor Steven Puzarne Spiritual Director Email: cantor@pnaior.org Website: www.PnaiOr.org Phone 562-364-5154 Congregation Lubavitch (O) 3981 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 Contact: Rabbi Newman Phone: 562-426-5480 Email: yitzyg@aol.com

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

Temple Beth David Tuesday, July 19, 8:45 a.m.5:30 p.m., join TBD Sisterhood for a day of fun & entertainment at Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula. Travel will be by bus.

You must be at least 21 (bring valid photo I.D). Bus seating is limited, reservations are required (RSVP by July 1st). Cost $20.00/pp for transportation and $15 in cash play. For information or reservations call Edie Schwartz 714-894-0094.

P’Nai Or Sunday, July 24, 10:30 a.m.3:30 p.m., join P’nai Or at Grace First Presbyterian Church for Divine Names, Meditation and Repentance Workshop by Professor Yechiel Shalom Goldberg.

Synagogue Directory

God has many names in the TaNaKh and the rabbis came up with many additional names. In the middle ages, philosophers and kabbalists strove to make sense of the plethora of divine names in ways that have different implications for the ways in which people encounter God in their lives.

In this workshop we will explore biblical and rabbinic passages that set forth various divine names.

Suggested donation $72, RSVP to info@pnaior.org 562364-5154.

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

Chabad of Cypress (O) 4454 Cerritos Ave. Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Contact: Rabbi Shmuel Marcus Phone: 714-828-1851 Email: smarcus@jewishcypress.com Website: www.jewishcypress.com Congregation Sholom Leisure World, Seal Beach (C) P. O. Box 2901 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Contact: Rabbi Manny Goldstein Phone: 562-431-0113 Temple Beth Ohr (R) 15721 Rosecrans Ave. La Mirada, CA 90638 Contact: Rabbi Mark Goldfarb Phone: 562-691-2551 E-Mail-Tmplbthohr@AOL.com Website: www.TempleBethOhr.com Chabad of West Orange County/ Congregation Adat Israel (O) 5052 Warner Ave. Huntington Beach Contact: Rabbi Aron David Berkowitz Phone: 714-846-2285 Email: info@chabadhb.com Website: www.chabadhb.com Surf City Synagogue (C) Services held at the HB Central Library 7111 Talbert Ave. Huntington Beach Phone: 714-596-2220 E-Mail: info@surfcitysynagogue.org (R)=Reform (O)=Orthodox

(C)=Conservative (I)=Independent

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

Discovery Science Center In a time when school field trips are going by the wayside along with art and music programs, Hebrew Academy fourth graders were able to enhance their science studies with a visit to the Discovery Science Center.

The students thrilled in the many innovative ways science facts are brought to life in an environment that captures the students’ imaginations. The following is a report about the experience by the students in their own words.

We went to the most awesome museum ever, known as the Discovery Science Center. One of the best things on the first floor was the earthquake machine. By the way, we gave this machine the “Nobel Prize” for the best thing in the DSC. The tornado machine made an actual tornado, but don’t worry, it did not tear up the place. Another awesome thing was the bed of nails. Don’t worry, the nails don’t hurt! We loved the “Gross-ology” exhibit. It was gross, but awesome! One of the best things to do in the exhibit was to shoot the “booger gun”. You shoot green balls into giant nostrils. We learned about the digestive system in

Mommy & Me

By Menucha Levy

the “Gross-ology” stomach slide.

You slide on a slide into a stomach, just like food does. There is a spiky wall, where you push your body onto the moveable spikes, created a picture on the opposite site. There was also a ball that flies in the air allowing you to control jets of air. And of course, we all really liked the rockclimbing wall!

Part of the second floor was all about the science behind the sport of hockey. Some of the things that were there were a real zamboni machine, a broadcast booth for sportscasters, and two games that allow you to shoot goals like a real player, and block shots like a real goalie. There was a hurricane machine and a virtual volleyball game.

The students ended their DSC visit by participating in a “Balance of Nature” presentation.

Every Thursday morning when I pull up outside the H.A. Preschool, I hear my 2 year old daughter's gleeful cry "Morah Chanie". I started frequenting the weekly Mommy & Me classes almost a year ago and since then I'm pretty sure it's her favorite day of the week. She happily jaunts toward the open preschool classroom that is filled with smiling little faces, and takes a seat at the table next to a new-found pint-size friend, eager to get her hands on that sticky Challah dough.

Thursdays have quickly become a cherished time for me, a time

Enrollment Now Open Come see firsthand how our students develop a deep love of learning in both general and Judaic studies. Visit our website or call Alex Greenberg for a private tour.

Menucha & Fraida

crafts table, or busy being active in the outdoor playground. Plus, the deliciously warm just-out-of-theoven Challah makes for a perfect pre-lunch appetizer on the car ride home.

For information about Mommy & Me please call Chanie 714-8630757.

Announcing 2011 Graduates On Wednesday, June 15 the Hebrew Academy celebrated its thirty-fourth annual graduation ceremony at the Alpert Jewish Community Center in Long Beach.

Meeting the highest standards of a highly accredited school, several students shared in the

honors. Chana Peterson earned the distinction of being named 12th grade Valedictorian and delivered a short speech during the ceremony.

The graduation included multimedia presentations of the classes which were designed by the graduates, the Yearbook staff

and Ms. Wilcoxson.

During the commencement, the Hebrew Academy gave a special tribute to the Teacher of the Year, Rabbi Sender Engel and Volunteer of the Year, Cornelia Bernstein.

Summer Night Festival At Silver Gan Israel

The Jewish Art Calendar Giveaway The foundation of Jewish holiday observance, and community life, is based on the Jewish (lunar) calendar. As Jews around the world kick off the Jewish New Year, the Hebrew Academy has announced that they plan on put-

where I get to interact with other moms and trade baby babble for adult conversation. It's a place where moms can share the joy of motherhood experiences, relate to each other's parenting issues, and problem solve together.

There's just something so special about being able to hang out with other moms, chat, snack, and give your child a wholesome morning at the same time. And of course, your child won't likely realize you're having a good time as well, they'll be so caught up in the Jewish circle time songs, learning about the holidays, involved at the arts and

ting deluxe Jewish art calendars in local homes for the New Year of 5772, free of charge.

"The Jewish Calendar is one of the first steps in promoting Jewish life in our community," says Rabbi Yitzchak Newman, dean of the Hebrew Academy, "People can choose where they will celebrate, but we need to inform them of the dates of the holiday."

The free calendar giveaway will offer local Jews the local candle lighting times for Shabbat and festivals, plus a short description about each of the holidays. To order your free calendar or to advertise your business call Jenny Kdoshim at EXT 209.

Silver Gan Israel invites the entire community to a grand Summer Night Festival on Wednesday, July 20th from 5:00-6:45 pm. The evening is sure to entertain children and parents alike in a friendly Jewish environment.

“Camp families feel that Silver Gan Israel imbues their children with a love for Judaism coupled with a nurturing atmosphere,” said Sender Engel, the camp director. “With so many options; transportation, hot lunches, extended care, various day options and more, the SGI experience becomes one that

will fit into any family’s lifestyle and schedule.” The ACA accredited camp program runs through August 27.

At the festival, the parents will enjoy kosher food and schmoozing while some out of the ordinary entertainment will keep the children glued to their seats.

Moon bounces, raffles, games and rides are also on the agenda. Our ever popular

game room, life size games, hamster ball and sports tournaments will also be available for all to enjoy.

The Summer Night Festival will be held on the Silver Gan Israel/Hebrew Academy and is open to the entire community.

To learn more about the camp and this community event, please visit www.SilverGanIsrael.com or call 562-596-1681.

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PEDIATRICS

Alban & Alban, A Law Corporation

Robert A. Kaplan, M.D. Joel J. Widelitz, M.D.

Robert D. Alban & Jon K. Alban Estate Planning and Estate Administration Living Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney Serving the Long Beach community for over 40 years

_____ (562) 594-0222

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

(562) 799-1379 Web Site: www.nemlawyer.com

C.P.A.’s Shari D. Nemirow, C.P.A. Small Business accounting & income taxes for Corporations, Partnerships, Individuals 5242 Katella, #104 Los. Al.

_____ (562) 430-8231

Pamela Schulman-Flores, C.P.A. Master of Science-Taxation, Tax Returns-all types, tax planning & audits Downey

(562) 803-5324

ELECTRICAL H & H ELECTRICAL Quality Without Compromise Residential & Commercial Lic. # 309934 Since 1975

(562) 494-3057

A Professional Corporation Infants-Children-Adolescents Robert A. Kaplan, M.D. F.A.A.P. Joel J. Widelitz, M.D., F.A.A.P. Rei Tosu, M.D., F.A.A.P. Barbara Bennett, R.N., C.P.N.P. 10861 Cherry St., Suite 305 Los Alamitos, CA 90720

(562) 598-4848

PODIATRY Eric R. Hubbard, D.PM, F.A.C.F.S. Board Certified-Foot & Ankle Surgery Adult’s and Children’s Foot Disorders Athletic Injuries-Custom Orthotics 2333 Pacific Ave., Long Beach

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

PSYCHOLOGY Bernard F. Natelson, PSY.D.

Discovery Auction Slated by Council of Jewish Women National Council of Jewish Women Long Beach Section will hold its annual Discovery Auction at The Grand on Sunday, July 10 beginning at 4 pm.

Always guaranteeing a fun and exciting evening, attendees are requested to bring one or more “white elephants” to the event which then be auctioned off by popular auctioneer Bill Millman. Cost for the evening is

Toby J. Rothschild, General Counsel of the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, Chair of The Los Angeles County Bar Access to Justice Committee, has been selected to receive the 2011 Dorsey Award for Outstanding Public Defender or Legal Aid Lawyer from the Government and Public Sector Lawyer’s Division of the American Bar Association.

The award recognizes the highest ideals of the legal profession, and will be presented to Rothschild on August 5, 2011 at the ABA’s annual meeting in Toronto, Canada.

Certified, American Board of Medical Psychotherapists, Stress Management-Relationship Expertise 10900 Los Alamitos Blvd., Suite 207

_____ (562) 431-1033

Craig Kain, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist, Psychotherapy & Counseling in Long Beach, Afternoon & Evening Appts. drcraigkain@craigkain.com

(562) 987-1766

The Gold Trotters, Inc.

(562) 594-9088

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

(562) 496-2000 www.drbrodskysmile.com

OB/GYN Joel Kizner, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. Board Certified in OB/GYN

works that NCJW offers during the year. New women (and men) moving into the community are especially invited to attend this event and to learn about the many humanitarian projects that Council sponsors in the greater Long Beach area. To make a reservation for the Auction, please call Laura Orloff at 562430-8145.

Congratulations to Toby Rothschild

JEWELRY Fine Jewelry since 1977. On-site gemological services performed by Rose Keller, GIA graduate (1977).

$20, which includes dinner and beverages. The “white elephant” to be auctioned off should be left unwrapped and valued at no less than $25, said Laura Orloff, chair. “This event has always been so much fun, and we always have a big crowd, so make your reservation early.”

Open to the community, the Discovery Auction is only one of the many fun affairs and good

Call Today to Add your listing to our Professional Directory Anna 562-426-7601 EXT 1007 or Yolanda 562-426-7601 EXT 1314 for more information

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The Dorsey Award was established in tribute to the late Charles H. Dorsey, Jr., long-time Executive Director of Maryland's Legal Aid Bureau, Inc., a champion of the poor and underprivileged and, at the time of his death, the Chair-Elect of the Government and Public Sector Lawyers Division.

Toby was Executive Director of the Legal Aid Foundation of Long Beach for more than 27 years and became LAFLA's General Counsel when the two programs merged in 2001.

Rothschild has also served on the

Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, and on its Judicial Evaluation Committee and Professional Responsibility and Ethics Committee, which he chaired in 20072008, and the executive committee of its Senior Lawyers Section.

Toby is a long time community member, volunteer and leader. He has served on Alpert Jewish Community Center board and the Jewish Federation board.

He was Vice President of Planning and Allocations for the Jewish Federation from 2008-2010.

Jewish Federation GENERAL FUND •To Arthur Miller, in honor of receiving the Robert Baldwin Community Service Award, from Elaine Warren & family •To Dr. Eugene Temkin, in honor of your special birthday, from Elaine Warren •To Arthur Miller, in honor of receiving the Robert Baldwin Community Service Award, from NJSJ & JKJAA •To Pam & Marcos Weinstein, in honor of your graduation from the 2010-2011 New Leaders Forum, from David & Lois Goren •To Arthur Miller, in honor of receiving the Robert Baldwin Community Service Award, from Binnie & Jack Berro •To Sara Phillips, in honor of receiving the Federation Young Leadership Award, from Binnie & Jack Berro For tributes to the Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation please call 562-4267601 EXT 1314

AJCC PAULA BLUM SENIOR ADULT FUND •To Dr. Susan Mathieu, with thanks, from P.E.O. Sisterhood •To Dr. Susan Mathieu, with thanks, from Shirley Hunter MICHAEL SEGAL MAIMONIDES FUND •To Pauline Lassers, in memory of your mother & grandmother, from Jessie Butler •To Barbara Halperin, get well soon, from Jessie Butler EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FUND •To Linda Brewer & Patricia Bosley, thank you for always being supportive, from Gabriel & Constance Lopez For tributes to AJCC please call 562-4267601 EXT 1414

JFCS GENERAL JFCS FUND •To Beth & Scott Sterling, in honor of the birth of Miriam Andrea Sterling, from Justin Eiser •To Arthur Miller, in honor of receiving the Robert Baldwin Community Service Award, from the JFCS Staff and Board of Directors •To Dr. & Mrs. Larry Feiwell, Mazel Tov on

Grant and Vanessa’s B’nai Mitzvah & the beautiful celebration, from Sharon and Arnold Kushner •To Dr. & Mrs. Earl Feiwell, Mazel Tov on your grandchildren’s B’nai Mitzvah & the beautiful celebration, from Sharon & Arnold Kushner •To Margo Hoffer, speedy recovery, from the JFCS Staff & Board of Directors HOWARD AND AVA WEISS OLDER ADULT FUND •In memory of my mother Sophie Tessler, from Tessie Edlen MARCIE BALAN BLAKEY FUND •To Gerda & Harold Seifer, happy anniversary, from Jean Blakey •To Jean Blakey, thanks for the wonderful visit, from Bruce & Alene Balan •To Jean Blakey, happy mother’s day, from Bruce Balan •To Margo Hoffer, wishing you a speedy recovery, from Jean Blakey •To Margo Hoffer, wishing you a speedy recovery, from Sandy & Jerry Horwitz •To Dr. Eugene Temkin, happy birthday, from Renee Simon & Jack Blecher For tributes to JFCS please call 562-4267601 EXT 217 or 562-427-7916

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Donna & Jeffrey Punim Doris Ratner Sandy & Robert Rips Netta & Raymon Roberts Adele Rosen June & Herman Rubin Deanne & Richard Ruby Sadie & David Sacks Elizabeth & Samuel Salzberg Dorothy & Charles Samuel Ruth Sandler Lester Scharlin Florence & Burton Schild Norma & Louis Schumow Jessie & Duane Schuster Ronny & Walter Schwimmer Gail Sherain Gail & Norman Slomann Marion & Norman Solovei Barbra & Steven Sperling Gloria Steindel Dale & Michael Strok Phyllis Sussman Diane & Bruce Switzky Susan & Murray Taubman Stella Ungar Ted Van Boemel Susan & Frank Varga Lois & Phillip Wachovsky Elaine Warren Sol Weinberg Wendy & David Wiese Susanna & Sandy Witzling Barbara & Harry Wolfe Rose & Phillip Ziskrout Celia Zuckerman Chronicle Subscription list was updated on 6-10-11. Any subscriptions made after that date will be posted in the August Chronicle. Jewish Federation apologizes if any names were inadvertently missed.