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FEATURE STORY
A Tribute to Ray Alpert – On Behalf of the Community
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ur community lost a true friend and major benefactor on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 with the passing of Ray Alpert at the age of 87. Ray and his wife, Barbara, were known throughout Long Beach for their generosity and passion for organizations that helped support the Jewish community. Over the decades, Ray and his wife Barbara donated millions of dollars to the Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach and West Orange County and its partner agencies, the Alpert Jewish Community Center, Long Beach Hillel, Jewish Family and Children’s Service and the Hebrew Academy of Huntington Beach. From its inception, the Alpert Foundation has provided the Long Beach and Western Orange County Jewish Federation with its largest annual gift. In 1997, their lead donation to the Federation was instrumental in creating the 85,000 square foot Alpert Jewish Community Center, whose comprehesive programs and facilities now serve almost every segment of our community. “The Alpert Jewish Community Center is forever indebted to Ray and Barbara for their generosity and caring for the Center,” said Jeffrey Rips, Executive Director. Ray’s longtime friend, Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation Past President, and community leader in his own right, Eugene Lentzner, spoke lovingly of his 50 year association with Ray. “Ray achieved great success, yet he was the most unpretentious and unassuming person I ever knew. (And you should know that comment applies to his wife also),” said Gene. “He was most comfortable outside the limelight; yet he served on many boards, he had a lot to say about how the agencies functioned, and he never had to have a title or office to be the most effective person in the room. And that is why everyone who has anything to say about him says that he was our pillar.” “He was an extremely generous man and very humble, very down-to-earth,” said Deborah Goldfarb, CEO of the Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation, “He really believed in community involvement and was active in many non-Jewish causes, as well as Jewish causes. It was part of who he was.” “The Hebrew Academy community is saddened by the loss of Ray Alpert a giant mentsch in our community,” said Rabbi Yitzchok Newman. “Ray paved the path to provide a
___________________________________ “Ray was an extremely generous man and very humble, very down-to-earth.” – Deborah Goldfarb ___________________________________ myriad of opportunities for active participation in our community. He was a man who cared deeply about and invested generously in the future of our community. Ray will be sorely missed - may his memory be a blessing for all.” Ray was born on April 9, 1927, and grew up in Boyle Heights. He was a co-owner of Alpert & Alpert Iron & Metal Inc., a Los Angelesbased scrap metal business founded by his father and uncle in the 1930s. Eighty years later, the company remains a family-owned business. Ray and Barbara moved to Long Beach in 1963 and soon joined Temple Israel. “Through the years Barbara and Ray’s passion for youth seemed unending,” continued Lentzner. “The establishment and endowment of the Alpert New Leaders Forum at the Jewish Federation, his
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lobbying and support that literally saved Hillel at Cal State, the founder’s donation and ongoing funding of CCEJ’s Building Bridges camps, which brings young people together to respect each other, were all indications of this commitment to the next generations.” And the list goes on and on: ADL, National Council of Jewish Women, Hadassah, the rebuilding of Temple Israel, Ronald MacDonald House, and the new Fisher House at the Long Beach Veterans Administration hospital, providing a place for the family of veterans who are being treated. “In all, they were major funders of over 50 organizations every year, lead givers for their campaigns, and have endowed their gifts so that their programs will continue on into the future,” remarked Lentzner. “Ray Alpert was a man who was committed to his causes and the community,” said Kathryn Miles, JFCS Executive Director. “For Ray, it was not only a matter of a donation. He found longlasting and far-reaching ways to impact programs and agencies, as both a leader and as a donor. For JFCS, Barbara and Ray’s generosity has had a tremendously positive impact on our ability to provide mental health and social services to people who have nowhere else to turn.” Ray also had a passion for Jewish history and Holocaust education. At Cal State University, Long Beach (CSULB), he and Barbara established the Barbara and Ray Alpert Endowed Chair in Jewish Studies. “We at CSULB owe them a real debt of gratitude. Ray was not merely an active member of the Jewish Studies advisory board. At a moment of crisis, he and Barbara stepped up, and through their generosity, saved the Jewish Studies Program,” said Jeffrey Blutinger, Director of the program. “Their endowment has not only allowed us to continue offering classes, degrees, and our regular lecture series, but also helped us expand our programming by bringing artists, performers, and lead scholars to campus.” Ray and Barbara have also been strong and consistent supporters of Beach Hillel, which provides services to Jewish students at CSULB and several other universities and community colleges in the Long Beach and Orange County areas. “Through the help of Ray Alpert, Beach Hillel has been able to provide free and kosher Fridaynight dinners to students, opportunities to work for social justice, and various educational and social CONTINUED on page 13
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Hank Feldman JEWISH FEDERATION PRESIDENT
Lea Gerber JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PRESIDENT
Deborah Goldfarb
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Dr. Jeffrey Blutinger Invests in the Future of Jewish Students By Sharon Kenigsberg, Director of Endowments & Community Development
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The Jewish Community
EDUCATION FEATURE STORY
Jewish Education Here and Abroad By Danny Levy, Director of Development
Students learning at The Hebrew Academy in Huntington Beach
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he access to quality education is a cornerstone of building a strong and solid community. Our local Long Beach Jewish community works very hard to provide quality Jewish education here, at home, and abroad. It is truly amazing how coming together as a community and supporting the Federation’s Annual Community Campaign has such a positive impact on preschoolers through young adults. Here are a few of the ways that your gift to the Annual Community Campaign actually touches many lives by providing educational opportunities: Local Programs The Early Childhood Education (ECE) program at the Alpert Jewish Community Center (AJCC) has been a presence in the Long Beach community for over 50 years. Home to almost 300 students and their families, the ECE is a hub of activity for the AJCC, providing children and families with educational, social, and recreational experiences through a Jewish lens. Opportunities for Jewish encounters are offered from birth through age five, starting with the free From the Beginning parent and infant class and progressing through Yad b’ Yad and Moving On parent participation programs. In addition, the preschool and pre-kindergarten program for children 2-5 years old is known throughout Long Beach for such innovative curricula as Discover: CATCH Wellness & Nutrition, and Reading Mastery, as well as for providing children with an excellent
Students at the Kiev ORT Technology Lyceum creating sketches of games they imagine for the future. This was for a series of workshops offered on computer games at the school
framework for future educational endeavors. Hebrew Academy, a Jewish day school serving the Greater Long Beach & West Orange County area, provides a rare resource for Jewish vitality. They are a Blue Ribbon school located in Huntington Beach offering pre-K through high school curriculum. They teach their students to become not only exceptional scholars, but exceptional people and lifelong Jews who contribute to their communities. Through over 100 diverse events and activities provided by Long Beach Hillel on the campus of California State University, Long Beach, young Jews have an opportunity to explore the role of Judaism in their own lives, within a safe and welcoming community. Through a partnership with the Jewish Federation, Hillel connects Jewish college students to Taglit-Birthright Israel, a unique, life-changing opportunity to visit and study in Israel. They also direct students to courses, classes and professors on campus that open opportunities to learn more about Jewish teachings and history. In addition, our local synagogues provide religious education. They offer hours and hours of Jewish education in preparing our young for b’nai mitzvah, confirmation and community involvement. Overseas Programs In Israel, we support the Jewish Agency for Israel, who together with the government of Israel, have a unique project – MASA. MASA is an organization that gives young Jewish adults, aged 18-30, a chance to build lasting relationships with
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Israel, strengthen their Jewish identities and gain meaningful experiences through long-term Israel programs. Through their Study in Israel graduate program, MASA offers international students courses taught in English and degrees from Israel’s most highly respected universities. In addition, they offer grants, scholarships and internships to help participants cover program fees. Additionally, we support World ORT, who reaches over 300,000 students annually in over 40 countries. Their mission is to work for the advancement of people through training and education. ORT encourages social and economic development. They have 17 schools in the former Soviet Union, which serve 27,800 students. ORT is also in Latin America, Europe and Israel. In Israel, World ORT is active in over 200 affiliated schools, has trained and assisted some 5,000 teachers and serves over 150,000 pupils in under-resourced areas. They work with multiple Israeli government partners, universities, schools and private high-tech companies. ORT schools provide for a higher rate of students entering higher education than national and regional averages. Pursuit of knowledge has long been a Jewish tradition. It is important that we continue to embrace and support this tradition. The easiest way for us to do that is to support the Federation’s Annual Community Campaign. When we all contribute, it only increases the ability we have to help. The strength of a people. The power of community. Contact Danny Levy at 562-426-7601 x1007 to find out how you can help.
Dr. Jeffrey Blutinger Invests in the Future of Jewish Students By Sharon Kenigsberg, Director of Endowments & Community Development
Dr. Jeffrey Blutinger
As the Power of Two is an important balance of two ways to give, the Fund for our Future has recently become stronger with the addition of Dr. Jeffrey Blutinger and the bequest he established for Hillel through the Jewish Community Foundation. We spoke to him about his commitment to Judaism, his journey to becoming the head of the Jewish Studies Program at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), and his desire to help Jewish students deepen their connection to the community through travel for Jewish purposes. To sum up his motivation to ensure the future, Dr. Blutinger cited the following quote: “You need not complete the work but you are not free to desist from it.” Mishnah Commitment to Judaism From an early age, Professor Blutinger was exposed to the Jewish value that everyone must do their part. Jeffrey grew up in a home in San Diego that was commit-
ted to the Jewish Community. His mother was a volunteer fundraiser for Women’s American ORT for decades. His father, who was secular, grew up in Tel Aviv and dropped out of high school to fight in the War of Independence in 1948. So this background led him to become active in Hebrew School and the United Synagogue Youth (USY), but also Habonim, the Labor Zionist Youth Group. When Jeffrey was an undergraduate student at UCLA, he was very active in Hillel and was the representative to the larger Jewish student council, composed of many Jewish student organizations. After graduation, Jeffrey spent nine months volunteering in Israel on a Jewish Agency for Israel program, in the (then) development town of Sfat. He spent three months learning Hebrew and six months tutoring English, running a children’s English lending library and serving as a counselor in an after-school program that served children in the poorest section of town. Upon his return from Israel, Jeffrey enrolled in law school at UCLA, and upon receiving his degree, went on to practice law for six years in Washington D.C. He was still actively Jewish during this period of his life, but was not happy being a lawyer. He loved Jewish history and
(L-R) Athena Robinson, Dr. Jeffrey Blutinger & Jack Doty in Zakopane during a Holocaust Study trip last summer
Jewish mysticism, and the pull of these subjects compelled him to once again return to UCLA, this time to pursue a doctorate in Jewish History. While completing his studies, Jeffrey was awarded a Fulbright scholarship to pursue his Ph.D. thesis research in Israel. Jewish Studies at CSULB Dr. Blutinger was hired at CSULB eight months after receiving his Ph.D. and now holds the titles of Associate Professor in the History Department and the Barbara and Ray Alpert Endowed Chair in Jewish Studies (both in the college of Liberal Arts). Professor Blutinger became the director of the Jewish Studies Program in 2010, a decade after the founding of the program by Dr. Arlene Lazarowitz. The majority of the students who take Jewish studies classes are not Jewish. The program exposes all students to the full range of Jewish history, culture and religion. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, working with a volunteer Jewish Studies Board and local donors allows the program to bring the campus to the community through a lecture series, concerts, student awards and more. Giving Back “The Jewish community here, through the Jewish Studies Board and the generosity of local donors who have supported the program and its initiatives, have made it possible for me to teach and do what I do,” states Dr. Blutinger. “If I can help students have
the types of Jewish experiences that I was fortunate to have, then I am doing a little bit more and investing in the future, and taking my turn to give back. Being committed to a community means being committed to its future.” To that end, Professor Blutinger decided to update his will and set aside a percentage of his estate to help benefit future Hillel students. His bequest will establish scholarships for students affiliated with Hillel for domestic or international travel, related to Jewish interests such as study abroad in Israel, shortterm study abroad classes related to Jewish studies, and attendance at Jewish conferences. “Travel deepens student connections to their heritage by allowing them a chance to explore and put themselves in new situations. My year in Israel made an impact on me and has helped me find a life in the Jewish Community. If I can make a difference in the lives of Jewish students in the future, then I will have done my part,” continues Dr. Blutinger. “By leaving a percentage of my estate, I am able to still provide for my family and my own retirement. However, I am happy that I can also invest in the future and encourage others to look into ways they can also provide for those who will come after us.” If you are interested in establishing your own Fund for our Future and would like more information about the many different opportunities available, please contact Sharon Kenigsberg at 562426-7601 x1008 or sharonk@jewishlongbeach.org.
Where We Are as of 6/16/14
2014 Annual Community Campaign $1,540,000 to date $1,376,090
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Fund for our Future Capital Refurbishment Fund goal of $3,000,000 to date $614,230 Program Innovation Fund goal of $3,000,000 to date $513,403 Current & Future Endowment Funds goal of $10,000,000 to date $3,540,000
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An Overview Of Our Work This Past Year Deborah K. Goldfarb Chief Executive Officer, Jewish Federation Jewish Community Foundation
In an age of changing societal patterns, the sacred work of building Jewish community requires diligence and leadership. We are proud of the work our board members and volunteers have done over the past year to
ensure the future of a thriving community in Long Beach and beyond. We are proud to recognize Shirley and Eugene Ross, recipients of the Robert Baldwin Community Service Award. Shirley is also recognized this year with the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) Endowment Achievement Award. We are honored that Matt Simmons is the recipient of the Fred
Neuburger Young Leadership Award. Another veteran leader and past president, Shari Nemirow is our recipient this year of the JFNA National Women’s Philanthropy KipnisWilson Friedland Award. The ongoing accomplishments of our work are many. The Fund for Our Future endowment and special project campaign continues to grow. Our Annual Community Campaign is thriving, and new and
ongoing events continue to engage donors in Men’s and Women’s Philanthropy. Jewish Community Foundation assets continued to grow to over $17M, and our future is bright as new members continue to join the ranks of the Legacy Society each year. Alpert New Leaders Forum alumni continue to impact the community through their involvement. Our partnership with our beneficiary agencies continues to
expand, and our funding has expanded to support synagogue education programs. We have much to be excited about! Thank you to all of our many donors and community members who help our community go from strength to strength each year. You truly make a difference in the lives of our children, families and seniors.
Hillel’s Taglit Birthright Israel program and Making a Mensch program, JFCS’s Friendly Visitor Revitalization, and Hebrew Academy Counseling Services through JFCS. One of our new allocations this year was granting $35,000 to local synagogue Torah schools. I see this as an important step in engaging with our synagogues and teaching them about the Federation and what it does. Community-Wide Collaborations Our Big Mitzvah Day in May, in collaboration with the local synagogues and agencies, performed over 4,000 acts of kindness with the help of 400 volunteers. This is another engagement program vital to teaching our community what the Federation is really all about. In collaboration with the Alpert Jewish Community Center, 30 community members participated in a 14-day community trip to Poland and Israel with many participating in the Jewish Federation of North America’s General Assembly in Jerusalem. These are some of the highlights of the many activities, engagement, and collabora-
tions of our Jewish Federation in the community.
Jewish Federation Year in Review Hank Feldman
Jewish Federation President
I would like to begin by remembering Ray Alpert. Generous and loving, Ray was a great and longstanding community philanthropist who did so much for our community. He will be deeply missed. One year ago, I stood before you humbled and honored to be asked to lead the Jewish Federation for the next two years. I felt overwhelmed but accepted the challenge. During the past year, I’ve spent many hours with leaders in the community who have helped guide me throughout the year. I have learned a lot and look forward to the coming year with new challenges and guiding our community into the future. We have had a very busy year and I would like to tell you about some of the highlights. Activities & Engagement We started our year with a first-time joint collaboration of our Annual Community Campaign kickoff, Opening
Night, and the Alpert JCC’s Jewish Film Festival with over 300 people in attendance. The Alpert New Leader’s Forum Alumni Group was very active this year with five events reaching the goal to re-engage, meet each other, network and give back to the community. Eighty percent of these leaders have in some way served various local organizations and synagogues. Our Annual Community Campaign is once again moving in a positive direction, thanks to the many dedicated committee members that have worked hard on some exciting events this year. The Women’s Philanthropy Arlene Solomon VISIONS event hosted 250 women, who pledged nearly $300,000 towards our community campaign. At the event, we honored women from the many Jewish agencies and organizations from within our community. I take particular pride in what we were able to accomplish this year with our Men’s event: Above and Beyond. This was a long overdue gathering for our Men’s Philanthropy Division, that drew 150 attendees who pledged close to $350,000 towards
the Annual Community Campaign. We also honored many men who give back to the agencies and organizations within our community. The Fund for Our Future endowment and capital campaign is also progressing well, with over $4M in promises to date. Federation Allocations Between the Annual Community Campaign and the Fund for Our Future Campaign, our Federation allocated over $1.6M to local and overseas partner agencies. In addition, last year, in order to maintain our position as the premier Health and Fitness facility in the area, we invested $570,000 in our gym, locker rooms, and workout rooms. So far this year, we have put $132,000 into the auditorium, $114,000 into the playground, and $16,000 into the promenade. We also gave $58,179 in grants to strengthen Jewish children, teen, and young adult outreach and provide support for economically and emotionally vulnerable Jews through Gesher City Young Adult Shabbaton Weekend, AJCC’s Maccabi Sports Program, Sunday Soccer League,
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Our Future Goals As I reflect on this year’s accomplishments, I recognize the challenges we have before us. We have to continue to educate the Jewish community, and the community at large, about what the Federation does. I see us as the glue that holds our community together. We need to continue to collaborate with our agencies and work together to maximize the opportunities within our community. We continue to see the stream of studies that indicate the changing attitudes toward philanthropy and giving by the younger generation. We have to adapt to these changes. This can only be done with collaboration and working together within the community. We need to build these relationships and be relevant if we expect to thrive in the coming years. I’m very encouraged by the many new young leaders that are stepping up to become a part of this community. The challenges are monumental but we can succeed if we work hard and work together. CONTINUED on page 8
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ANNUAL MEETING Jewish Community Foundation Year in Review Lea Gerber
Jewish Community Foundation President
First I would like to mention the loss of a great man and community philanthropist, Ray Alpert, this last June. Ray was a special human being. His and Barbara’s philanthropy and generosity knew no bounds. He treated everyone in the same manner and enjoyed everyone’s stories. He did not get caught up in the trappings of success and his humility was always so admirable. He will be greatly missed by myself and our entire community. It is hard to believe that a whole year has passed since I stood here as the newly installed President of the Jewish Community Foundation. Judi Lentzner told me at the time that if I blink, the year will be over. Truer words were never spoken.
Our Accomplishments Although the year flew by, a lot has been accomplished in meeting our objectives and achieving our goals. I am amazed by the commitment and passion of this entire Jewish Community in supporting programs, events, and education, and in endowing legacy gifts in order to promote a meaningful Jewish way of life for generations to come. I am happy to report that Foundation assets, under management, have grown to over $17M, an 8% increase over last year. About $4.8M represent funds invested on behalf of other nonprofit organizations. It is due to this increase that the Foundation was able to distribute over $600,000, including grants for various programs, to the AJCC, JFCS, Jewish Federation, The Hebrew Academy, Hillel, The Federation Tower and area synagogues. The Board of Trustees, through its various commit-
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES (Year Ending June 30, 2013)
Support & Revenue Contributions Investment Income Programs & Events Jewish Community Chronicle Legacy of Leadership (net) Other Income Total Support & Revenue
$2,912,495 $658,497 $269,830 $57,298 $152,984 $332,306 $4,383,410
Expenses Programs & Allocations Administrative & General Fundraising Total Expenses
$2,287,646 $336,114 $382,181 $3,005,941
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
$1,377,469
(RESERVES)
tees, has been busy. The Investment Committee engaged in an extensive review of the investment portfolio and has selected a new investment advisor, The Russell Group, as of the start of the new fiscal year. The Russell Group is a highly regarded national firm, with a stellar performance in a number of categories. The Legacy Committee organized the annual Legacy Society Brunch in April to honor its members for the legacy gifts they have established. It was one of the largest turnouts we ever had. One of our biggest philanthropic couples, Mort and Susan Stuhlbarg, discussed their legacy gift at the event. Another Professional Advisors Luncheon for estate planners, attorneys and other professionals was held in May and was hosted by several board members. It is the hope of the Foundation that these professionals will keep the Foundation in mind when discussing estate planning and
philanthropic needs with their clients. The Bylaws Committee did an extensive review of the Bylaws and made recommendations that were approved by the board. And finally, the policy committee updated the annual campaign endowment policies as part of an ongoing process to formalize Foundation policies. Plans for the Future So what are our goals for next year? We plan to continue the growth of legacy gifts, we plan to maximize our investments, continue to strengthen our infrastructure administratively and continue advocating the role of the Foundation. Thank You Some of our board members are leaving this year due to term limits. I would like to thank Daryl Philips, Leon Shoag and Sid Shulman for their service over the years
and for their dedication and hard work. I would also like to thank the entire board for the fine work they did this past year. I appreciate the one-onone meetings I had with each one of you to let me know what you expect of me and the Foundation. Also, I would like to thank Mort Stuhlbarg, Art Miller, Gene Lentzner and Judi Lentzner for their sage advice during this past year. Thanks to Rabbi Laibson for inviting me to join the Allocations Committee. This has provided me with a broader perspective of the agencies operations. Lastly, thank you Deborah Goldfarb for everything you do. Your leadership in this community has enhanced the Foundation’s role and has elevated it to a level it did not have before. Your professionalism and diplomacy have promoted communication and unity among the agencies. Thank you for always being there, ready to help.
EFFICIENT USE OF YOUR DOLLARS* (Year Ending June 30, 2013)
31%
53%
RESERVES & NEW ENDOWMENTS
PROGRAMS & ALLOCATIONS
8%
9%
ADMINISTRATIVE & GENERAL
FUNDRAISING
*The
Charity Navigator 4-Star rating recognizes an exceptional organization that exceeds industry standards and outperforms most charities in its cause with the highest rating possible.
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COMBINED
FINANCIAL REPORT ALLOCATIONS & DISTRIBUTIONS (Year Ending June 30, 2013) Annual Campaign Allocations Local Beneficiary Agencies & Services $119,503 AJCC Programs/Facilities Grants $142,656 Federation/Foundation Administration $104,125 Federation/Foundation Fundraising $85,594 Federation Outreach/Programs $24,378 Hebrew Academy $24,100 Hillel Programs/Facilities Grants $67,185 JFCS Programs/Facilities Grants LB Senior Housing/Federation Tower Weinberg Federation Campus Shared Services $93,024 Weinberg Federation Campus Maintenance
Supplemental Allocations $384,962 $155,362 $241,638 $430,572 $59,722 $69,957 $75,487 $67,075
Foundation Grants & Distributions $16,887 $125,679 $125,679 $790 $60,339 $49,906 $12,029 -
Support & Expenses $521,352 $423,697 $471,442 $516,166 $84,890 $154,396 $192,579 $12,029 $93,024 $67,075
Overseas Israel Donor Designations JFNA Other Overseas Grants
$129,922 -
$1,658 $6,600 -
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$1,658 $136,522 -
National Agencies Birthright Israel National Funding Council Other National grants
$3,000 $750 $638
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$3,000 $750 $638
$375 $564 $2,134 $750 $900 $3,719 $2,400 $2,904 $6,075 $17,204 $831,900
$1,815 $2,357 $1,497,205
$3,700 $15,000 $6,603 $2,403 $750 $1,500 $4,380 $140,525 $110,665 $676,836
$4,075 $564 $2,134 $15,000 $6,603 $750 $900 $2,403 $4,469 $3,900 $2,904 $10,455 $159,544 $113,022 $3,005,941 $1,377,469 $4,383,410
Synagogues & other local agencies ADL Chabad of Cypress Congregation Shir Chadash CSULB Foundation Jewish Studies Hadassah Jewish Council Public Affairs JPAC California NCJW Shul By The Shore Temple Beth David Temple Beth Ohr Temple Beth Shalom Temple Israel Other Grants Total Support & Expenses Change in Net Assets TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE
AGENCIES BENEFITING FROM ALLOCATIONS & DISTRIBUTIONS (Year Ending June 30, 2013)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ASSETS
(Year Ending June 30, 2013)
Current Assets Cash & Cash Equivalents Investments Receivables: Campaign Pledges New Campus Pledges Supplemental Pledges Other Receivables Prepaid Expenses Total Current Assets
$359,787 $120,683 $262,340 $42,477 $15,908 $14,998,461
Non-Current Assets Property & Equipment Life Insurance Charitable Remainder Trust Assets Total Non-Current Assets
$7,585,609 $242,795 $1,080,234 $8,908,638
TOTAL ASSETS
$1,286,280 $12,910,986
$23,907,099
LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS Liabilities Accounts Payable & Accrued Liabilities JFNA Payables Grants Payable AJCC Campus Refurbishment Loan Funds held on Behalf of Affiliated Orgs Charitable Remainder Trust Liability Total Liabilities
$42,658 $91,247 $183,816 $292,000 $2,153,097 $1,080,234 $3,843,052
Unrestricted Net Assets $9,568,738 Temporarily Restricted Net Assets $3,306,687 Permanently Restricted Net Assets $7,188,622 Total Net Assets $20,064,047 TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
$23,907,099
THE STRENGTH OF A PEOPLE. THE POWER OF COMMUNITY.
11% SYNAGOGUES & OTHER LOCAL AGENCIES
84% LOCAL BENEFICIARY AGENCIES & SERVICES
5% NATIONAL & OVERSEAS AGENCIES
Jewish Federation Year in Review
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Thank You I would like to thank our board and all committee members for their support and hard work during the past year. We could not have achieved many of our goals
without all of you. I’m very excited for the coming year as we welcome five new board members. I would like to thank Jim Breslauer and Shari Nemirow for their support and guidance during the past year. Your advice has helped me navigate the challenges before me. I
would also like to thank Lea Gerber, my counterpart at the Jewish Community Foundation. I am inspired by your intelligence and leadership skills. You are one smart lady! I would like to thank my wife, Joyce, and my family for their support and understanding. Between work and the
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Please contact the Jewish Federation office at 562-426-7601 if you would like a full copy of the 2014 Combined Annual Report.
many meetings, I have been a rare sight at home this past year. Last, but not least, Deborah, I have had an opportunity to work with an amazing leader in this community. You’ve taught me so much. I marvel as you navigate through the personalities and challenges
that your job presents with such ease and professionalism. Thank you for being there for me and our community. We are extremely lucky to have you. Finally, I am thankful for the opportunity to serve our community. Thank you all for your ongoing support!
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Yiddish Language & Culture. . . . . . . . . . 2a America in the Middle East Lecture . . . 2a Back to Camp - GesherCity . . . . . . . . . . 2a
Sr. Adult Happiness Group . . . . . . . . . . . 2a Sr. Adult 4th of July BBQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a Tuesday Nights at the Pool . . . . . . . . . . . 3a
Summer Sports Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a MYART Theatrical Camp for kids . . . . . . 4a “Grease” showtimes at the “J” . . . . . . . 4a
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Around the “J”
GESHERCITY YOUNG ADULTS
JEWISH LIFE & CULTURE
Sponsored by the Alpert JCC & Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach
Susanne Katz, skatz@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601, ext. 1625
GesherCity Weekend Retreat Fri-Sun, Sept. 12-14
Yiddish Language & Culture Taught by Sima Nachshon, Hebrew & Judaica Teacher Sundays, Aug 3 - Sept 21 1-2pm Sima Nachshon has been teaching Hebrew and Judaic studies in Southern California for over 20 years at various synagogues including Temple Beth David in Westminster and Temple Beth Sholom in Santa Ana. She has a teacher's certificate from the Ulpan program in Israel and taught Hebrew to hundreds of immigrants in Israel for 8 years at various Ulpan programs, mainly in Rechovot & K'far Saba. Sima was raised speaking Yiddish & Hebrew when she lived in Israel and has always loved teaching and passing on the traditions of the Jewish language and culture. $95; $80/MVP
Spend a weekend with friends at beautiful Camp Hess Kramer in Malibu. Enjoy sports, games, discussion groups, music, Shabbat services and more. Includes 6 meals. Check on Facebook at GesherCity Lb for updates on pricing, availability, and registration.
GesherCity Shabbat Fri, July 11, 7:30pm If you’ve never been to a GesherCity event before, now is the perfect time! Our events are fun and casual. Find us on Facebook at GesherCity Lb.
SENIORS Dr. Susan Mathieu, smathieu@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601, ext. 1721
Senior Adult Lunch
Kabbalah Class
Wed, July 9, 12pm
Wednesdays, 12pm
Enjoy a great potato bar followed by entertainment from the one-and-only Janet Walker. $6; $5/MVP RSVP to Susan Mathieu
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
Happiness & Humor Group
Weekly Shabbat Candle Lighting Fridays, 3:30pm
Fri, July 11, 11am
Join Shlomit Jackson, AJCC Jewish Educator, and the AJCC community for Shabbat candle lighting, Kiddush and HaMotzi. Grape juice & Challah provided.
Normally meets on the 1st Friday of each month This FREE 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 Susan Mathieu
The Zena & Pauline Gatov Gallery presents:
Alpert JCC Summer Camp Kids Art Exhibit opens July 1 This exhibit showcases Jewish themes from the prospective of our AJCC campers, using paint, water colors, markers, crayons, etc.
Sr. Adult Luncheon & Keep Safe Coalition
Exhibition is FREE and open to the community
Come learn about the KEEP-SAFE Coalition that is a grass roots effort that unites community and social service, law enforcement, financial and related service professionals to combat financial abuse and protect our elders. $6; $5/MVP
Wed, July 16, 12pm
AJCC Poker Club
RSVP to Susan Mathieu
Tue, July 15, 6:30-10:30pm
Sr. Adult Luncheon & Building A Healthy Brain
Join our friendly Texas Hold’Em Poker Club. Poker will be played, snacks & beverages will be served & cash prizes will be won. $25; $20/MVP (Cash Only) Contact Katie Clowdus, kclowdus@alpertjcc.org • (562)426-7601, ext. 1024
Wed, July 23, 12pm Dr. Lucy Rojo's teaching style makes patient education not only easily understandable, but also essential to the patient-doctor journey towards health. $6; $5/MVP 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
America in the Middle East
Senior Adult 4th of July BBQ Party
Lecture with Don Schwartz, PhD.
Fri, July 4, 12-2:30pm
American foreign policy goals in the Middle East and how they have evolved. $10; $9/MVP per lecture
The Last Three Presidents Wed, July 9, 7pm
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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. For info, contact Susan Paletz, spaletz@alpertjcc.org, (562)426-7601, ext. 1012
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.
Come celebrate Independence Day with us at the “J” and enjoy a BBQ luncheon that includes kosher dogs, burgers, sweet potato fries, watermelon, and apple pie. Everyone wearing patriotic attire will receive a special gift and prizes. This is more than a celebration, it’s a party that must not be missed. $6 includes lunch and entertainment. RSVP to Dr. Susan Mathieu, smathieu@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601, ext. 1721
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Cindi Massengale, cmassengale@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601, ext. 1056
Intro. to Guided Imagery & Meditation Series July 10, 17, 24, 31 Thursdays, 7-8:15pm • Meditation and Guided Imagery, purposes and differences • Benefits of Meditation and Guided Imagery • Basics of Meditation and Guided Imagery • Guided Qigong Imagery & Meditation • Discussion of practical and setting intentions • Physical Warm-up • Meditation Practice • Journal/Notebook Writing Class led by Del Leon $75; $60/MVP
Tuesday Nights at the Pool: 5:30-8:30pm This summer, pool guests can expect a line-up of extra good times as the Alpert JCC membership department presents Tuesday Nights at the Pool. Come to swim and stay for the fun. For AJCC Members Only!
•July 1: FREE AJCC MEMBER POOLSIDE BBQ •July 8: Island Night •July 15: Superheroes
For more info. contact Cindi Massengale or register in person at the AJCC
•August 12: 80s Night •July 22: Luau •July 29: Disney Night •August 19: FREE BBQ •August 5: Beach Party
Around the “J”
WELLNESS & FITNESS
Food will be available for purchase and themes are subject to change
AQUATICS PE Courtesy Desk (562) 426-7601, ext. 1051
SPORTS & RECREATION PE Courtesy Desk (562) 426-7601, ext. 1051
Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp at Stearns Park July 21-25 • August 18-22 Choose one week or both Monday-Friday: Ages 3-16 (Time depends on age)
Group Swim Lessons
Year Round Youth Swim Team
Mon & Wed or Tue & Thur
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. $90; $75/MVP (per month)
Ages 3-8 • 30 minute lessons •Tiny Tots (3-5): 1:30pm, 4pm •Beginner (4-6): 2pm, 3pm •Adv. Beginner (5-8): 3:30pm $95; $80/MVP(8 lessons, 4 wks)
The Alpert JCC and Challenger Sports have joined together to offer soccer camps for kids. In this unique cross-cultural experience, our British coaching staff help kids enjoy soccer as never before, with an emphasis on individual skill development, a daily World Cup-style Tournament, and much more. To register, contact Natalie Chernik at ext. 1205 or nchernik@alpertjcc.org
Pete Davis Legends Basketball Camp July 7-11 • July 14-18
Prep Swim Team
Water Polo 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. 60; $50/MVP ( 4 wks)
Ages 5-12 The goal of this program is to get kids ready for a swim team, Junior Lifeguard programs or water polo. $60; $45/MVP (per month)
Choose one week or both
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri (9am-Noon) Boys & Girls ages 6-14 (All levels welcome) Join us for two weeks of summer hoops at the “J”, led by former Michigan State and NBA player Pete Davis. Learn basketball skills through individual & group instruction, scrimmages and lectures, with coaching by former NBA pros including Pete Davis & Mike "Crusher" Davis. Expect surprises, like past special guest coaches Norm Nixon, Ricky Sobers, Larry Spriggs, Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, and Jeffery “Twirlee DeLite” Dollison, former Harlem Globetrotter.
Players will receive a Pete Davis Legends jersey To register, contact Natalie Chernik at ext. 1205 or nchernik@alpertjcc.org
Mixed Martial Arts with Sensei Mac: July 28-August 1 Jiu Jitsu: August 4-8 Choose one week or both
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri • 9am-Noon Ages 3-12 Two weeks of martial arts instruction led by the JCC’s own Sensei Mac.
Pool Deck and Playground Rentals in the Summer
To register, contact Natalie Chernik at ext. 1205 or nchernik@alpertjcc.org
The AJCC offers its members two convenient outdoor locations that would be perfect for birthday parties and many other types of similar gatherings.
Pool Rentals:
Alpert JCC/Webby Beginning Hip Hop/Jazz Dance Camp
$95 per hour / 2 hr. minimum / 40-person max / Weekends Only With this rental, you get reserved table space beside the pool, the pool is not exclusively reserved for the renter. For larger parties, or for after-hour events, people can contact Irene Velasquez or Dan Howe at (562)426-7601.
August 11-15 Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri • 9am-Noon Ages 6-12 Professional instructors teach dancers beginning hip hop and jazz techniques to age-appropriate music in this action packed class. Kids will enjoy grooving to their favorite tunes!
Playground: $125 for a 4-hour block / 40-person max / Weekends Only This rental comes with tables, chairs, and easy-up canopies. The Playground is made available to the renter exclusively. Call for more info. (562) 426-7601.
To register, contact Natalie Chernik at ext. 1205 or nchernik@alpertjcc.org
The Barbara & Ray Alpert Jewish Community Center
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Early Childhood Education Linda Keiles,lkeiles@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601, ext. 1092
Fun with your baby or toddler? Summer Parent/Child Participation Classes offer fun & learning for families with children from birth through toddler in a welcoming Jewish atmosphere. The “J” has three different classes; find the right one for you and your baby.
From the Beginning Wednesday Mornings, 9:30am Newborn through walking, with an adult Begin your new life with us at the AJCC; this class for new mothers and their infants will help you discover the joys and face the challenges that are part of transitioning your family when a new baby arrives, whether it’s your first or your fourth. Class is facilitated by a caring and experienced ECE staff member.
Moving On
This is a FREE class
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30am-12:30pm
Yad b’ Yad (Hand in Hand)
18-28 months with an adult Parents enjoy playing with their child for the first hour, and then leave them in the nurturing care of experienced ECE staff. The children will learn through guided group play, participating in music, rhythm, stories and dramatic play and other hands-on activities. The emphasis of this class is on social skills and development which will provide a great transition into pre-school.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:15-10:45am For children 9-23 months, with an adult Your child will experience development and discovery through hands-on learning, including music, arts & crafts, manipulatives, table and playground time. This class is a great way to make friends you and your family will keep for a lifetime.
YOUTH & TEENS Natalie Chernik, nchernik@alpertjcc.org • (562)426-7601, ext. 1205
MYART at the “J” July 28-August 15 3 week program Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri • 9am-Noon Instruction in voice, movement, and acting help develop self confidence and team-work; the 3 weeks of rehearsals will culminate with a musical production. For grades 1-6.
4a MVP: The MVP price is the "Member Value Price" that gives our members an automatic discount to the fee we charge for our programs and events., If you’re not a member of the AJCC speak with one of our Membership Services specialists and learn how you can start benefiting from MVP pricing today.
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JULY 2014
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
Runway: The Beauty of Helping Others
ing and entertaining event. This unique fundraiser is the brain-child of Wendy Manasse and David Wiese, who have long envisioned producing a fashion show, as Wendy is a veteran of the What do the newest fashion world and owns her fashion trends and afford- own clothing line, Quenchable mental health services wear. “We wanted to find a have in common? They will way to make this idea hapblend beautifully together pen, and as longtime supat “Runway: The Beauty of porters of JFCS, it seemed a Helping Others,” on Thurs., natural fit to bring the two toSept. 11 from 5:30-7:30 pm gether to benefit individuals in the Amy & Richard Lipeles and families in our communiFamily Auditorium at the ty,” states Wendy. Jewish Federation Campus. The evening will begin Mark your calendars as you with cocktails and canapés, will not want to miss this inspir- followed by a program that
features professional models strolling the runway in the latest fashions. A couple of former clients of JFCS will also be on hand to share their stories of healing with the audience and undergo beauty transformations, with before-and-after looks captured on video. Many women have dreamed about modeling the latest fashions on a runway, and on this evening, their wish can come true. There will be opportunities available for anyone whose fantasy aligns with this experience. These special sponsorships will be available on July 1 on a first-
come first-served basis. In addition, one-of-a-kind experiences will be auctioned off to the highest bidder during and after the fashion show. Kathryn Miles, Executive Director, had been on board at JFCS for just a month when Wendy scheduled a meeting to discuss her vision. “When Wendy came to us and pitched the idea of hosting a fashion show to benefit JFCS, I was amazed not only by the generosity of her offer, but by the time and effort that she was willing to put in to make the event a success. ‘Runway’ is an innovative fundraising opportunity
that will help us continue the great work we do every day. We are beyond grateful to have Wendy and David supporting JFCS in this unique way,” explains Kathryn. Ticket sales will begin on July 1. A limited number of VIP tickets will be sold and will include a swag bag and reserved seating. Sponsors for the event are welcome and details will soon be available online at www. jfcslongbeach.org. For more information, contact Pattie Davidson at (562) 427-7916 or pdavidson@ jfcslongbeach.org.
Thank you to all of our generous sponsors who made JFCS RACE WITH A VIEW 2014 a great success! TITLE SPONSORS
Linda Haley and Dr. Marvin Zamost
PLATINUM SPONSORS Barbara and Ray Alpert
GOLD SPONSORS
Binnie and Jack Berro & family Nancy and Mark Speizer
SILVER SPONSORS
Debbie and Rob Feldman Enterprise Rent-a-Car West Anaheim Medical Center Susan and Mort Stuhlbarg Amy and Rich Lipeles Dr. Leslie and Dr. Aaron Kern Toyota Gelson’s Ava and Howard Weiss
COPPER SPONSORS
Arlene Solomon Rita and Dr. Barry Zamost Los Alamitos Medical Center Polsky Mediation/JAMS Liz and Mark Sharzer Dave Schneider Jewelry Liz and Jim Breslauer Tari and Alain Hirsch Dr. Gail and Dr. Tom Levy Shari and Larry Nemirow Pat and Dave Lemmerman Henry J. Matson Craig Smith
BRONZE SPONSORS
Kenneth Cecil Accountancy Corp Kathryn Miles Barry Borkin Allergy and Asthma Care Center Lauren and Craig Reiser Karen Zoller and David Tillman Cardiovascular Care, Inc. Elaine and Howard Davis Berro Management Capri Realty Port of Long Beach Los Alamitos Pediatrics Linda and Rick Burney Norma and Jan Stein Robert Kronick Lindsey and Gary Fields Michelle and Steve Gordon & family Van’s Gourmet Gifts Ruth and Al Rudis Mimi Feldman Lynn Stearns Anchor Seaport Escrow 2nd Street Beauty Ellen Goldenberg
CHROME SPONSORS Barbara Wolfe Marcie and John Blumberg Barbara and Lee Shoag Re/Max College Park Realty Vicki Michaels Devorah Allen Arlene and Wally Spatz Erika and Carl Danson Linda and Stephen Gordon Barbara and Ben Alhadeff Carl Schiermeyer Susan and Brian Miles Paula and Dr. Larry Blum
CHROME SPONSORS
Barbara and Dr. Barry Israel John Pollaro Joyce and Hank Feldman Janet and Dr. Carl Schultz Brother’s Termite The Kent Azarens Michele Berro Deborah and Rabbi Mark Goldfarb Ronnie and Dr. Eric Feldman Anita and Marc Newman Sheila Pokras Juanita Moses Kathryn McDermott Janet Liss Gael and Dr. Glenn Libby Laurie Garabedian Cathleen and Charles Niederman Eva Schlesinger Wendi and Robert Bender Madge Pizer First American Home Buyers Protection Carol and Fred Lerner Joy and John Fisher Shelley and Tom Carl Karen and Dr. Wayne Freeman Ted Van Boemel Dr. Bernard Fishman Diane and Ron Guest Elizabeth and Terry Fiskin Laura Orloff Phyllis Spear Judy Leff Gail and Curtis Desilets Eva and Harry Lowenstein Ross Riddle Sandy and Geoff Carr Mark Levinstein Dr. Sandra and Dr. Irving Klasky Connie O’Connor
CHROME SPONSORS
Deborah Lewis and Michael Rosen Donna and Del Huffman Elaine Porzuki Judi and Gordon Lentzner Karen Calechman Lauren Lemmerman Mervin Lemmerman Karen and Michael Lemmerman Sarah Lemmerman Susan and Murray Taubman Rachel Gordon Rebecca Ross Green Sharon and Richard Leibl Svetlana Elkind Daisy and Vic Schneidman Ronald Shore and Samuel Bernstein Susan Laio Pattie and Marc Davidson Tere Stamoulis Ana Maria Luna Laurie Gerstman Jill Rosenberg Maren Separa Adam Kogen Becky Shoag Rachael and Fred Kogen Erik Alson Suzi Alexander and Gary Stolzoff Mark Johnston Inice and Craig Smith Melinda and Stephen Rouff Tom Morrison Tyson Tom Donna Dirocco David Asahina John Sullivan Isabel and Kevin Bradley Ann and Ronald Heffron Laurie and Robert Raykoff
CHROME SPONSORS Rabbi Steven Moskowitz Nancy and Dr. Jim Linden
ANGELS
Cindi Massengale Minuteman Press Long Beach KABC Channel 7 Nelinia Varenas Babcock & Cooke Imperial Jewelers Patient Preferred Dermatology Einar Sevilla Felix Martinez Dr. Jill Javahery Ariella Smith Runners High Connie Bambadji Dr. Zarzana MeL Marcus and Eric Shatzkin Jamie Nemirow Stephanie Gill Peet’s Coffee and Tea Belmont Shore Sara Berkson Danny Levy Jackie Fritz Alpert JCC Staff KROQ NCJW Volunteers
RACE COMMITTEE Debbie Feldman, Chair Howard Weiss David Lemmerman Ruthie Rudis MeL Marcus Janet Schultz Dr. Robert Kaplan Liz Sharzer Ellen Polsky
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
“God Is Watching Us”
R E F L E C T I O N S
By Rabbi Mark B. Goldfarb
As the lyrics from the 1990 song by Julie Rabbi Mark Gold teach us, Goldfarb “from a distance, the world looks blue and green, and the snowcapped mountains white. From a distance, the ocean meets the stream, and the eagle takes to flight. From a distance there is harmony, and it echoes through the land. God is watching us, from a distance.” I can’t help but wonder how we human beings, the lives we lead, and the things we do, might appear from a distance? Corporations are reporting increased profits and CEO’s are paid huge salaries. Like the game Monopoly, these corporations are turning to buying up “neighboring properties.” Yet, from a distance, workers are laid off, the quality of our environment continues to deteriorate, and more species become extinct at our hands. Technology has brought
us into the 21st century. Medical advances have extended our years and computers have put the world at our fingertips. Yet, from a distance, it is technology from the early 1900’s that moves our society: the internal combustion engine, incandescent light bulbs, and reliance upon non-renewable sources of energy. As Americans, we pride ourselves on our democratic process. “We the people,” elect our leaders to create laws so that we might build a better society. The foundation of our democracy is that the majority rules. Yet, from a distance, there are approximately 250 million adults living in the United States. Of those, it is estimated that 70 million own guns. The National Rifle Association has a membership of around 4 million members. Those members routinely fight any attempts at gun control, creating a “well-regulated militia.” As such, over 4,000 Americans have been killed by guns so far this year, most recently at University of Cali-
fornia, Santa Barbara. From a distance, this makes no sense. We encourage our children to consider a multitude of career possibilities. We help them keep their minds open about the future and the possibilities and truths that will be revealed to them. Yet, from a distance, the narrow-mindedness and xenophobic hatred of the medieval ages continues to rear its ugly head and plague our society. Minorities and people of different religions are routinely discriminated against and, worse, are the victims of acts of violence and hatred. In a recent Anti-Defamation League study of anti-Semitism in the world, one in four people on this planet cling to beliefs about Jews that are blatantly false and untrue. We have excelled at constructing barriers and not bridges, making false separations and divisions. As the heirs to a tradition that teaches we are partners with God in the process of creation, Judaism teaches us that we, too, must learn
to look at our lives from a distance. From the vantage point of Torah and the Bible, there are many lessons for us to learn. One of the key lessons is that God desired partners in the process of creation. God instructs Adam and Eve that in the Garden of Eden there was work we had to do. God commands the human beings to “till and tend the garden.” We are called upon by God to do what we can, not only in the Garden but especially here in the real word, to make the world a better place. In order to do that, we must view our lives, not from our own vantage point, but rather we must learn to look at our lives from a distance, from God’s perspective. With the perspective of distance, the trivial appears truly trivial and the important stand out for what it is. We speak of races of human beings that inhabit this planet. However, science and the Bible teach us there is but one race, the human race. We all come from a common source. That human race is composed of a rich diversity of languages, beliefs, and colors of skin that shine like the rainbow. When we step back from the canvas of life, we can see how the combination of colors, beliefs, and languages combine to create a beautiful flower. God is watching us, God is watching us, God is watching us…from a distance. What is it that we would like to show God? Rabbi Goldfarb is the Rabbi of Temple Beth Ohr in La Mirada, CA. A Reform congregation celebrating its 56th year. Rabbi Goldfarb is a member of the Central Conference of American Rabbis and Neshamah: The Association of Jewish Chaplains.
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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, CA 92649 Contact: Rabbi Aron David Berkowitz Phone: 714-846-2285 Email: info@chabadhb.com Website: www.chabadhb.com Congregation Lubavitch (O) 3981 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 Contact: Rabbi 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 Daniel Mehlman Phone: 562-861-9276 Email: templenertamid1@dslextreme.com Website: www.downeytemplenertamid.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
Summer Night Festival at Silver Gan Israel is sure to entertain children and parents alike in a friendly Jewish environment. You will have an opportunity to meet your friends, sit and schmooze, and enjoy a light meal. At the same time, you will be able to enjoy a show that will keep kids glued to their seats. Our ever popular game room will be open and life-sized games, bungee trampoline, rock walls, moon bounces and hamster balls will be available for your enjoyment. The Summer Night Festival will be held on the Silver Gan Israel/Hebrew Academy
campus and is open to the entire community. Silver Gan Israel imbues your children with a love for Judaism while benefitting from a warm, nurturing atmosphere. By offering many day options, transportation, hot lunches, extended care, and more, the SGI experience is one that will fit any family’s lifestyle and schedule. The ACA accredited camp program runs through August 22. To learn more about the camp and this community event, go to SGI.CAMP or call 844.SGI.CAMP.
Our Second Reading Plaza
Plaza areas, we are adding scholarly benefits to our list of effective and efficient integration of the outdoors to our program. In the picture, our young students are studying with one of our student teachers. We welcome the opportunity to bring on student teachers, as the learning is symbiotic between the master and student teachers. Employing our amazing programs and facilities expertly is what makes Hebrew Academy shine among all the independent schools across the nation. We hire the best teachers, train and support them well, and as a result, achieve great things for our students.
Thanks to The Alevy Family, we now have a second Reading Plaza at The Hebrew Academy. Our teachers took no time at all to jump right in and use this beautiful space to teach a small group of our third graders. Silver Gan Israel invites As a school that is comthe entire community to its pletely powered by solar grand Summer Night Festival energy, that has many plants, on Wednesday, July 17 at nurtures a self-sustaining gar5 pm. This exciting evening den, and recycles, we already take great advantage of the beautiful outdoors and Celebrating Israel Day with Our Third Annual Jog-A-Thon its ecological potential. Now, Thon event at the school. Stu- one big check that made the by using our new Reading dents and parents selected difference, but rather the $1, Israel’s Kids for Kids Charity, $5, and $10 donations that 23rd Annual Golf Classic A Success along with the Parent Associ- eventually added up. Some ation fund, to receive the pro- students practiced how to ceeds. request donations with their The event was a big hit, parents and then went out to raising almost $6,000 for friends, neighbors, and relthe charities. The students atives with confidence and Yom Ha’atzmaut, the na- almost doubled last year’s pride. The Hebrew Academy fabulous giveaways at each tional day of Israel, commem- fundraising efforts. What The Jog-a-thon was a 23rd Annual Golf Classic, hole. The money that was orates the Israeli Declaration was different this year? The beautiful demonstration of presented by Pheffer Law raised at this event goes to of Independence and fell on greatest common element the fabulous teamwork at the Corporation, enjoyed a huge benefit the Scholarship Fund May 6 this year. In celebra- was that most kids went out Hebrew Academy and we turnout on Monday, May 5. and Enrichment Academy. tion of this special day, we and requested donations would like to thank everyone There were 160 participants Save the date for next held our third annual Jog-A- from many people. It was not who participated. enjoying a beautiful day at year - Monday May 4, 2015 the Seacliff Country Club (please note, always the first in Huntington Beach. They Monday in May). Contact WE ARE THE HEBREW ACADEMY were treated to a day of golf, Jenny Kdoshim at eventdelicious food and cocktails shahb@gmail.com to reserve “The Hebrew Academy is a special place. The in(including a sushi bar) and your spot. credibly dedicated and caring teachers and administration feel like our extended family. The support they give our children and us, as parents, is ee arbara exceptional. Our children are engaged in a rigorhoag ous education in both English and Hebrew. They learn in a positive and rewarding environment that Residential & Income we attribute to their confidence in who they are as Jewish children. We are lucky to have the Hebrew Over 1,400 Happy Buyers & Academy as a supportive learning environment for Sellers since 1981 our three children.” —Conor & Elizabeth Nideffer (562) 400-8124 Rated ‘Highest’ in quality service by our customers. www.ShoagRealEstate.com
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Professor Rivka Carmi giving Jim Breslauer the degree of Doctor Philosophiae Honoris Causa
(L-R) Steve Breslauer, Frank Parlato, Jim Breslauer & Liz Breslauer at the 44th Board of Governors Meeting in Beer-Sheva, Israel on May 20, 2014
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) presented Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation Past President and philanthropist James M. Breslauer (Jim) with a prestigious honorary doctoral degree at the 44th Board of Governors Meeting in Beer-Sheva, Israel on May 20, 2014. The Breslauer family has been actively supporting BGU for decades. Jim was recognized with this distinguished honor for personally spearheading the development of and funding for Israel’s new cyber technology center, CyberSpark, at the new Advanced Technologies Park (ATP), in Beer-Sheva. “Fifteen years ago, BGU
President Avishay Braverman (currently a Minister of Knesset) asked me to be part of developing a new industrial park next to BGU,” Jim explains. “I worked with the partners and developers and provided initial funding. This is my chance to make a difference for the University, for the State of Israel and for the hundreds, if not thousands, of people who will one day work there.” The ATP will become the cyber security center of Israel. The first building opened in August; tenants include Cisco, Elbit Systems, EMC, Israel’s National Cyber Bureau, and BGU’s Deutsche Telekom Laboratories. Hewlett Packard recently joined and IBM
will be moving into facilities in BGU’s Alon Building for High-Tech. Additionally, the high-tech units of the Israel Defense Forces will be moving to its own campus next to the ATP. All will benefit from collaboration with each other and with the cyber security expertise and researchers at BGU. At the ceremony, BGU President Professor Rivka Carmi, conferred upon Jim the degree of Doctor Philosophiae Honoris Causa stating that, “he is a man of great foresight, a committed partner in making the Negev bloom, who understands the area’s need for sustainable engines of economic growth and took the lead from the
outset in promoting the building of the Advanced Technologies Park that is turning the Negev into a thriving region for the benefit of its residents and the State of Israel as a whole.” Recently, Jim sold his initial investment in the ATP and is donating the $1.25M proceeds to fund the Jim and Liz Breslauer Bridge. The new pedestrian walkway, over a busy street, will connect BGU’s Marcus Family Campus with its Faculty of Health Sciences and Soroka University Medical Center. American Associates, BenGurion University of the Negev (AABGU) plays a vital role in sustaining David Ben-Gurion’s vision, creating
a world-class institution of education and research in the Israeli desert, nurturing the Negev community and sharing the University’s expertise locally and around the globe. With some 20,000 students on campuses in Beer-Sheva, Sede Boker and Eilat in Israel’s southern desert, BGU is a university with a conscience, where the highest academic standards are integrated with community involvement, committed to sustainable development of the Negev. AABGU is headquartered in Manhattan and has nine regional offices throughout the United States. For more information, please visit www. aabgu.org.
It is with great sorrow that we mourn the loss of Ray Alpert. Ray & his wife Barbara have truly been pillars of our community, and we at California State University, Long Beach owe them a debt of gratitude. Our campus & community has truly been blessed by his life & works, and his passing leaves a gaping hole in our hearts. Our condolences go out to Barbara and all his family & friends. May his soul be bound up in the bonds of eternal life. Dr. Jeffrey Blutinger Barbara & Ray Alpert Endowed Chair in Jewish Studies
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Dear Neighbor a nd Valued Dono r, As you plan
for the summer, plea se remember your “to do” list for our Je wish Community: Feed the hungry Advocate for a strong State of Israel Support the elderly Provide scholarships fo r Jewish education Send a child to Jewish summer camp Consider increasing yo ur donation By making a pledge to the 2014 Jewish Federation Annual Campaign, you can Community start the summer kn owing you continu difference in the liv e to make a es of thousands by supporting the prio and much more. rities above Thank you again fo r your past support to our Federation an about community m d for caring embers in need loca lly and abroad. We wonderful summer wish you a and look forward to seeing you at our pr fall. Please call the Fe ograms in the deration offices at (5 62) 426-7601 to do nate today! Sincerely, Hank Feldman
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activities that encourage students’ personal growth and exploration,”said Rachel Kaplan, Hillel Executive Director. “One issue dear to Ray’s heart was building bridges among communities,” said Blutinger. For the last two years, Ray and Barbara have funded a collaborative project on campus involving Jewish Studies and Chicano and Latino Studies, bringing speakers on campus to highlight the longstanding relationships between Jews and Latinos(as) in Southern California. Just a few weeks ago, he and Barbara went to CSULB to hear Dr. George Sanchez from USC
describe the unique nature of the Boyle Heights community of the 1930s and ‘40s, a place where immigrant Jews mixed with Mexican and Mexican-Americans, AfricanAmericans, and JapaneseAmericans, forming alliances of mutual support. “Since Ray was born and raised in Boyle Heights, he was delighted to see students from Jewish Studies and Chicano and Latino Studies classes come together to learn about this common past,” said Blutinger. Gene Lentzner echoed Ray’s interest in connecting diverse communities. “I have to mention Ray’s love for the people with whom he grew
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up in Boyle Heights, a mixture of Jews, Latinos, Asians, and African-Americans, where he still provides scholarships so they can go to college, where he has always supported the Hollenbeck Police Activities League (PAL) Program, and where he enables students from his old high school to attend CCEJ’s Building Bridges camps so they can learn to respect each other, and hopefully learn to succeed as he had.” “Ray’s true passion was family. In truth, everyone he helped became a part of his family. And everything he ever did was in conjunction with his wife, Barbara, his partner for 61 years. They
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consulted and argued until they got it right, and then did it together. And the results were wonderful, often incredible,” said Lentzner at the funeral which took place on Friday, June 13. Ray is survived by his wife Barbara, his children, Teri, Alan and Nancy; his sister, Janet Farber; and seven grandchildren who will all miss him tremendously. “I once asked him what gave him the most satisfaction in life. You created a foundation to give away most of your fortune, so it wasn’t about just making money, or having the best of everything. And he simply answered: Helping others is the best reason for the gift of
life on this earth. That is what my parents taught me. That is what I tried to teach my children,” remembers Lentzner. His life was a blessing for all of us. He really knew how to live. It is why he was so universally respected and loved. Ray’s generosity and activism has touched the lives of countless people in the Long Beach area and his passing leaves a gaping hole in our hearts. --Jeff Blutinger, Eugene Lentzner and Deborah Goldfarb contributed to this story.
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