Jewish Community Chronicle - July 2015 Issue by Jewish Long Beach

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PJ Library Celebrates Three Years PAGE 2 www.jewishlongbeach.org | 562.426.7601

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FEATURE STORY

PJ Library Touches Lives By Jillian Weyman, Hebrew Union College Intern

Jewish community in some capacity (mostly through the AJCC and/or a synagogue).

PJ Library, now in its third year in our community, sends free, quality Jewish books to families raising children ages 6 months - 8 years old. Each month, children enrolled in the program receive an ageappropriate book or a Jewish music CD in the mail. Also contained in these books are helpful lesson guides to help parents guide meaningful conversations pertaining to the literature. These books introduce the child to Jewish values, ideas and traditions. Parents also receive a monthly e-newsletter with links to articles about Jewish parenting, ways to teach their children about Judaism, and links to local Jewish events. These subscriptions are free to the families in our community, thanks to the partnership of the Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach & West Orange County, the Alpert Jewish Community Center, Temple Israel of Long Beach and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. PJ Library Success When philanthropist, Harold Grinspoon started the program in 2005, his goals were to connect young Jewish Families to each other and to the larger organized Jewish community. His efforts allowed simple snuggly bedtime moments to be turned into “Jewish” moments at home. The success of PJ has been meteoric. In 2005, only 200 books were sent nationwide. As of 2013, the PJ program provides 5 million Jewish books in 5 countries and in 4 languages. As the PJ Library program enters its third year here, the Jewish Federation conducted a survey for participating families to better evaluate its impact and meaningfulness on Jewish family life in our community. At the time the survey was distributed, 217 families were registered. Currently, that number exceeds 250 families, serving more than 340 children. Forty-five families filled out the survey for a sample size of about 20%. Generally, those who filled out the survey represent families with smaller children who live in the greater Long Beach area and are already connected to the

The Books There is no doubt that the PJ Library books and CDs are the most popular and meaningful aspect of the program for families. 95% of respondents indicated that prior to joining the PJ Library program, their children’s book collection contained 0 - 25% Jewish content. More than half of the respondents have now been receiving PJ Library books for the past 1-2 years. Moreover, one third of respondents will read their books 1-2 times per week. In the survey that was distributed, one parent said, “PJ Library books are some of my daughter’s favorite books that she wants to read over and over and over again!” A second parent shared, “I love receiving books about the Jewish culture and tradition. It really helps me teach my children about their heritage.” Outreach 77% of respondents have recommended PJ Library to someone else in the community. For respondents who did not make any recommendations, it was not because they did not want to; rather they did not have the Jewish friends to reach out to. By participating in PJ Library, more than half of respondents are more likely to be interested in participating with Jewish community events, programs, and holiday celebrations. Additionally, 75% of respondents are interested in increasing their children’s participation in community events, programs, and holiday celebrations. As a result of the program, a third of respondents had increased the likelihood of their family’s participation in Jewish community activities. Impact By the numbers alone, it is evident that the PJ Library program is having a profound impact on the Jewish lives of the families involved. 100% of respondents find the PJ Library to be meaningful for their families, 91% agree that it enhances their family’s Jewish life, 80% agree that PJ Library has created opportunities for their children to ask questions about being Jewish, 77% agree that PJ Library has made them think more about how to parent Jewishly, 89% agree it has made them think more about the kinds of Jewish traditions they want in their home, and 89% agree that PJ Library helps their family feel connected to the Jewish community. Qualitative data from the survey helps reinforce the statistics. One parent affiliated with the PJ program said, “We use the books in preparation and as follow-up for each upcoming holiday. It helps [my children] anticipate traditions, find ways to insert themselves in the observances, and get excited about the celebrations.”

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PJ Library programs One of the goals of PJ Library is to connect families through free PJ Library events. Past PJ events have included story time at the Marina Pacifica Barnes & Noble, story time at the park, a Pajama Pizza Party at Temple Israel and Sukkot celebrations under the Sukkah at the Alpert JCC, Tu B’ Shevat Tot Shabbat, Rosh HaShanah story walk at a park and more. Shlomit Jackson, Sharon Amster Brown and the PJ parent committee plan to offer more programs in the coming year. We are fast approaching the maximum number of subscriptions that we have funding for and are looking for sponsors. If you would like to be a sponsor of PJ library in our community or with a gift in your will or trust, please contact Sharon Kenigsberg at (562) 426-7601 ext. 1008 or sharonk@jewishlongbeach.org. If you are interested subscribing to PJ Library, please visit www.pjlibrary.org.

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SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS The 2013 PJ Library impact study “The People of the Book: An Evaluation of the PJ Library Program” is the largest known study of North American families raising Jewish children.

NATIONAL STATISTICS 28% identify as “Just Jewish” 18% identify as Conservative, and 17% identify as Reform 44% report reading PJ Books at least 2X/wk 47% believe PJ helped their family think more on how to practice being Jewish 73% agree that PJ created opportunities for their children to ask questions about being Jewish 38% say PJ has “moderately” to “greatly” made them feel more connected to their local Jewish communities LONG BEACH & ORANGE COUNTY STATISTICS 53% identify as Reform, 16% identify as Conservative, 16% identify as “Just Jewish” 53% report reading PJ Books between 1 to 5X/wk 89% believe PJ helped their family think more on how to practice being Jewish 80% agree that PJ created opportunities for their children to ask questions about being Jewish 89% say PJ has “moderately” to “greatly” made them feel more connected to their local Jewish communities

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Published since 1947 by the Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Long Beach & West Orange County

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Jewish Federation & Jewish Community Foundation’s Year in Review By Deborah K. Goldfarb, Hank Feldman and Lea Gerber

Hank Feldman JEWISH FEDERATION PRESIDENT

Lea Gerber JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PRESIDENT

Deborah Goldfarb CEO

You’re A Grand Old Flag By Rabbi Mark B. Goldfarb

Danny Levy DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Jewish Federation Jewish Community Foundation Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus 3801 E. Willow Street Long Beach, CA 90815-1791 562-426-7601 FAX 562-424-3915 www.jewishlongbeach.org

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The Jewish Community

An Overview of Our Work this Past Year Deborah K. Goldfarb Chief Executive Officer, Jewish Federation Jewish Community Foundation

It takes a large group of committed and energetic leaders and volunteers to face the challenges of an ever changing community. We are proud of the work our board members, volunteers, and donors have done over the past year to help ensure the future of a

thriving Jewish community in Long Beach, in Israel and throughout the world. This year we recognized Binnie & Jack Berro as recipients of the Robert Baldwin Community Service Award. As long standing Long Beach leaders, the Berros have contributed immeasurably to the welfare of our community. We are honored that Nicole Malina is the recipient of the Fred Neuburger Young Leadership Award. Nicole

is a shining example of the graduates of the Alpert New Leaders Forum. We have so many accomplishments to be proud of. During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014 the Federation and Foundation provided nearly $2.5M of funding for programs locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. The 2014 Annual Campaign alone gave out over $1M to 20 organizations. In the past nine months, future

bequest promises and current Fund for our Future contributions grew to nearly $13M. Jewish Community Foundation assets continued to grow to nearly $18M, 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 continues to support synagogue education programs as well. We are proud of all we have impacted! 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.

areas: Jewish Community Impact, Human Services, Jewish Identity, Financial Impact, and Collaboration and Capacity Building. I want to also acknowledge the $35K distributed to area Synagogues for Torah Center support. I believe this is key in supporting, engaging and educating our Synagogues about Federation. The PJ Library is another example of one of the important program the Federation delivers to the community. The PJ Library, in partnership with the Alpert JCC, Temple Israel and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, delivered 2988 Jewish themed books to 249 families in our community in the past year. This past year our community lost Ray Alpert and Eva Schlesinger. They were leaders and guiding lights in Long Beach for over 40 years and they will be dearly missed. A recent risk analysis has reported that our community campaign stands to lose 35% of our gifts within the next 5 to 10 years. While many see

this as doom and gloom, I see it as a challenge and opportunity. Our community enjoys some of the brightest, innovative and dynamics minds found anywhere. The Federation and our partner agencies must come together and meet these challenges head on. We have already begun the process, engaging the stakeholders to work together to develop a plan that will insure we are here for our community tomorrow and for future generations. I would like to thank the Federation Board for their hard work over the past year. I want also to thank retiring board members for their service. Congratulations to the Graduates of this year’s Alpert New Leader’s Forum. We look to your involvement and impact on the community in the year’ to come. I have been extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Lea Gerber, Community Foundation President. My

Jewish Federation Year in Review Hank Feldman Jewish Federation President

As I reflect on the previous year’s accomplishments I believe we have much to be proud of in our community. We began the year with another Opening Night success in collaboration with the Alpert JCC’s Film Festival. This is a great example of working with our Partner Agencies for the benefit of the entire community. This year also opened with a renewed Major Gifts Events graciously hosted by the Rosenberg’s and highlighted with an inspirational speech by Gene Lentzner. I would like to thank Craig Kain, our Vice President of Financial Resource Development, and Laurie Raykoff, Community Campaign Chair, for all their hard work throughout this year. Our Legacy of Leadership event this year was another great success raising nearly $22,000 for each of our Partner Agencies. Thank you

to Jim and Nancy Linden and Larry and Shari Nemirow for making this event a special evening for our Honorees: Gordon and Judi Lentzner, Sy and Reva Alban and Jim and Liz Breslauer. Activities & Engagements Our 2nd Men’s Philanthropy event “Above and Beyond” was another success story as we continue to engage men of all ages with compelling venues and speakers. I was so excited to see so many fathers and sons at this year’s event. I would like to recognize Danny Levy and the committee for their hard work behind the scenes to make this event a success. Sherri Co-chairs Selmanson and Gail Levy did a phenomenal job putting together this year’s Arlene Solomon VISIONS Dinner. The strength of our Jewish Community is clearly demonstrated by the will and determination of the women that attend and support VISIONS and participate with Women’s Philanthropy. I would like to recognize Sharon Kenigsberg for everything she does to

make Women’s Philanthropy happen. Thank you to my wife Joyce Feldman, the Women’s Philanthropy Chair for the past two years. Our recently completed “100 Days of Impact Campaign” was a huge success and raised over $1,000,000 towards the 2015/5775 Annual Community Campaign and the Fund for our Future. However our work is not complete as we still need to raise another $200,000 to reach the goal of our Annual Community Campaign. Our Allocations Committee recently completed its charge of allocating the monies raised from last year’s Community Campaign. Several years ago the committee took a new approach to the Annual Allocation. I am very proud of the dedication and hard work the committee, led by Don Kaiser, has demonstrated in allocating needed operational funds and Priority Program Grants to your partner agencies, utilizing a process that addressed needs in the following

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ANNUAL MEETING Jewish Community Foundation Year in Review their own, two remarkable Lea Gerber men. This community shares Jewish Community its joys and supports its Foundation members during times of President sorrow. When we were asked to raise funds after What stood out to me Huuricane Katrina, the more than anything else community came through. during the last two years During Operation Protective is this amazing Jewish Edge we were once again community. Having lived asked to raise funds and we in different parts of the exceeded the goal that was world and different area in set for us. I am awed by the Southern California, I can commitment and dedication truly say that this community of all of you. is very special, unique and unparalleled from what I Reflection have experienced in the The last two years have been very productive for the past. It reminds me of growing Foundation as we followed up in Israel and reading our strategy in meeting our Shalom Aleichem stories in goal of increasing legacy elementary school about gifts so that a Jewish way life in the shtetls of Eastern of life can continue in our Europe. Yes, to me Long community in perpetuity. Beach is a shtetl, more The Foundation continued contemporary and more its steady growth and sophisticated, but a shtetl Foundation assets are now nevertheless. This community approaching $18 million. is cohesive, and caring. Future legacy promises total A community that was $24 million, for a total worth fortunate to count Ray Alpert of $42 million. FOR THAT, and Eugene Schlesinger as WE THANK YOU! CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES (Year Ending June 30, 2014)

Support & Revenue Contributions Investment Income Programs & Events Jewish Community Chronicle Other Income Total Support & Revenue Expenses Programs & Allocations Administrative & General Fundraising Total Expenses CHANGE IN NET ASSETS (RESERVES)

$2,968,921 $1,325,335 $34,012 $64,936 $447,622 $4,840,826 $2,484,026 $303,622 $456,436 $3,244,084 $1,596,742

Foundation Committees The Grants Committee, for the first time in 8 years, distributed $30,000 over the last two years to the agencies and area synagogues. The Legacy Committee continued its role as a m b a s s a d o r in the community by educating members and estate planners, attorneys and accountants about the role the Foundation can play as a partner in their estate planning. The committee held the annual Legacy Society Brunch where members are honored for establishing legacy gifts for the future. This year we invited the Alpert New Leaders so that they could meet the pillars of our community who started it all. We felt it was important that both groups meet each other. Our new leaders are an impressive group. They are busy pursuing careers, raising young families and yet make the time to be

involved in the community. Folks, we are in good hands, they will do a great job. The Investment Committee engaged in an extensive review of the investment portfolio and investment policy and made strategic changes to enhance the return on investment. The Policy Committee completed several policies that will be part of a manual that will meet the Foundation’s goal of formalizing procedures and processes. And lastly, the By-laws Committee reviewed and updated the by-laws as part of the Foundation’s due diligence process.

Toda Raba Thank you to the Board of Trustees for their dedication and hard work in meeting our goals. It has been an honor to work with such talented and experienced individuals. Thanks to the staff, the past presidents, and Federation President Hank Feldman for supporting our work. I wish Rick Freeman my very best in his role as the incoming Foundation President. Moving Forward Let’s continue the work of the Foundation and strive to secure a continued vibrant Jewish life in Long Beach. Thank you!

Current Robert Baldwin Awardees Binnie & Jack Berro with Gene & Shirley Ross

EFFICIENT USE OF YOUR DOLLARS* (Year Ending June 30, 2014)

33%

52%

RESERVES & NEW ENDOWMENTS

PROGRAMS & ALLOCATIONS

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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FINANCIAL REPORT ALLOCATIONS & DISTRIBUTIONS (Year Ending June 30, 2014) Federal Total Federation Foundation Annual Support & Supplemental Grants & Local Beneficiary Agencies & Services Allocations Allocations Distributions Expenses $153,968 AJCC Programs/Facilities Grants $ 376,944 $ 14,541 $ 545,453 $149,960 8,631 $ 145,031 $ 303,622 Federation/Foundation Administration $ $ 161,445 $ 145,031 $ 456,436 Federation/Foundation Fundraising $149,960 $ 413,319 Federation Outreach/Programs $ 99,951 $ 313,368 $ 46,730 $ 37,080 $ 123,969 Hebrew Academy $ 40,159 $ 138,367 $ 31,150 $ 47,3 1 0 $ 59,907 Hillel Programs/Facilities Grants $ 154,068 $ 79,536 $ 51,640 $ 22,892 JFCS Programs/Facilities Grants LB Senior Housing/Federation Tower $ 93,774 Weinberg Federation Campus Shared Services $ 93,774 $ 85,107 $ 85,107 Weinberg Federation Campus Maintenance Overseas Israel Donor Designations JFNA Other Overseas Grants

$ 131,731 -

National Agencies Birthright Israel National Funding Council Other National grants

$ 3,856 $ 964 -

$ $ $

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

482 1,640 1,006 $ 964 $ 1,157 $ 3,950 $ 5,974 $ 3,031 $ 4,035 $ 15,364 $ 10,000 $981,455

$ $ $

200 6,600 212

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$ 6,478 $ 22,524 $ 1,127,690

7,050 $ 36,200 $ 14,719 $ 2,839 $ 480 $ 800 $ 55 $ 1,895 $ 117,805 $ 528,515 $1,134,940

TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE

$ $ $

200 138,331 212

$ $ -

3,956 964

$ 7,532 $ 1,640 $ 1,006 $ 36,200 $ 14,719 $ 964 $ 1,157 $ 2,839 $ 4,930 $ 6,774 $ 3,086 $ 5,930 $ 139,648 $ 561,039 $3,244,085 $ 1,596,742

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (Year Ending June 30, 2014) ASSETS Current Assets Cash & Cash Equivalents Investments Receivables: Campaign Pledges New Campus Pledges Supplemental Pledges Other Receivables Fund for our Future Prepaid Expenses Total Current Assets

$ 7,463,375 $ 263,235 $ 1,139,510 $ 8,866,120

TOTAL ASSETS

$25,887,031

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

$ 22,150 $ 104,834 $ 294,879 $ 287,000 $ 2,377,869 $ 1,139,510 $ 4,226,242

Unrestricted Net Assets Temporarily Restricted Net Assets Permanently Restricted Net Assets Total Net Assets

$ 9,924,276 $ 4,546,995 $ 7,189,518 $21,660,789

TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS

$25,887,031

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AGENCIES BENEFITING FROM ALLOCATIONS & DISTRIBUTIONS (Year Ending June 30, 2014)

24% SYNAGOGUES & OTHER LOCAL AGENCIES

LOCAL BENEFICIARY AGENCIES & SERVICES

5% NATIONAL & OVERSEAS AGENCIES Please contact the Jewish Federation office at 562-426-7601 if you would like a full copy of the 2014 Combined Annual Report.

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$ 386,051 $ 83,700 $ 109,050 $ 41,064 $ 136,150 $ 25,332 $ 17,020,911

Non-Current Assets Property & Equipment Life Insurance Charitable Remainder Trust Assets Total Non-Current Assets

$4,840,827

71%

$ 985,428 $ 15,254,136

comments would also not be complete without the acknowledgement of the phenomenal Federation Staff. I would like leave you with this final thought…. while growing up playing youth sports I recall a quote that still inspires me today “Winners never quit and Quitters never win.” I promise you that I will never quit working as hard as possible to ensure that our Jewish Federation and its partner agencies will provide for the needs of the community. Together we can make it a reality. Thank you.

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Summer of Fun Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a Tu Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Av Shabbat Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a Senior Adult Fifth of July BBQ . . . . . . . . 3a

Golf Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a Swim University Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a Cycling and Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a

Parent & Child Participation Classes . . 4a Seussical the Musical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4a AJCC Camp Komaroff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4a

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JEWISH LIFE & CULTURE

Message from the Executive Director

Above and Beyond: FREE Encore Film Screening

Summer is in full swing, and it’s so wonderful to see all the activity going on around the J. The children from Camp Komaroff and ECE, the families here for Summer of Fun, the Senior celebrations, Shabbat by the Pool… It has definitely been fun for one and all. And the great news is, there are so many events still to come!

Wednesday, July 29, 7pm

The first major feature-length documentary about the foreign airmen in the ’48 War brings together interviews as well as stunning aerial footage to present a fascinating, little-known tale filled with heart, heroism, and high-flying chutzpah.

First, I hope you are all going on the website to keep updated with all the summer activities! There are complete details of all the events there and easy links to register or contact the appropriate department. Be sure to download the Summer of Fun calendar and keep it on your fridge so you don’t miss any of the summer festivities!

RSVP to Shlomit Jackson, sjackson@alpertjcc.org, (562) 426-7601, ext. 1067

Tu B'Av Shabbat Dinner and Dance July 31, 6-9pm

Come enjoy pizza, salad, challah, desserts, and lemonade, water, or ice tea. Activities include music, arts & crafts, and face painting.

The AJCC pool is where most of the fun is happening! Whether you are at the pool for a family outing or hanging out with friends for an afternoon swim, our Jr. Olympic-sized pool is the place where Long Beach comes for a splashing good time. This summer, we have a line-up of extra good times as the Alpert JCC Member Relations Department presents Summer of Fun, with Tuesday Nights at the Pool—a different theme every week, Thursday Pizza nights, Shabbat Dinner at the Pool, Havdalah, Campfires with Singing and S’mores, and more. Come to swim and stay for the fun! The Summer of Fun continues with Free Sunday Afternoons at the Movies, Member Appreciation Days where our Member Relations staff give out free towels or water, and an end-of-summer Member Appreciation Barbeque. If you were at our first barbeque in June, you know how much fun this is going to be!

RSVP to Shlomit Jackson, sjackson@alpertjcc.org, (562) 426-7601, ext. 1067

Kabbalah Class

Wednesdays, 12pm

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

Weekly Shabbat Candle Lighting Fridays, 3:30pm

Join Shlomit Jackson, AJCC Jewish Educator, and the AJCC community for Shabbat candle lighting, Kiddush and HaMotzi. Grape juice and challah provided.

ECE is planning a Tu B’Av dinner and dance on Friday, July 31. This evening will include dinner, music, face painting, a balloon lady, and lots more. And if you want to bring your family on a Friday evening and create your own Shabbat, we are again offering our Shabbat Kits for a do-it-yourself Shabbat. Shabbat Kits are only $5 and include grape juice and cups, challah, a Shabbat prayer card with songs, candles and matches. Bring your dinner and start the weekend off with the serenity of a family Shabbat by the pool! I hope you are all enjoying your summer as much as I am. Summer is yet another time that demonstrates so well how the Alpert Jewish Community Center is Your Center For Life!

L’Shalom

Jeffrey Rips

AJCC Executive Director

AJCC Poker Club

Tuesday, July 28, 7-10:30pm Registration begins at 6:30pm

Come to the AJCC for our monthly low-stakes, high-return Texas Hold 'Em poker game! Poker will be played, snacks and beverages will be served, and cash prizes will be won. Games end at 10:30pm. If a game has not concluded by that time, the chip leader will take first, and so on. Entry Fee covers snacks, drinks, and initial $300 in chips. Entry Fee: $20/Members; $25/Public

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July 2 ......5:30-7:30pm c July 5 ......12-2:30pm c July 6 ......5:30-7:30pm c July 8......All Day c July 9 ......5:30pm c July 12.....6:30pm c July 13.....All Day c July 14.....5:30-7:30pm c July 15.....4-6:30pm c July 16.....5:30pm c July 18.....8pm c July 21.....5:30-7:30pm c July 22....4-6:30pm c July 23....5:30pm c July 26....3-5pm c July 27....All Day c July 28....5:30-7:30pm c July 31.....6-9pm

Pizza at the Pool Senior Adult Fifth of July BBQ Tuesday Nights at the Pool: Americana Member Appreciation: Free Water Pizza at the Pool Campfire at the Pool Member Appreciation: Free Towel Tuesday Nights at the Pool: Disney Night Member Appreciation: Ice Cream Social Pizza at the Pool Havdalah at the Pool Tuesday Nights at the Pool: Safari Night Member Appreciation: Free Water Pizza at the Pool Afternoon at the Movies Member Appreciation: Free Water Tuesday Nights at the Pool: Luau Night Tu B’Av Dinner & Dance

Aug 3.......All Day c Aug 4.......5:30-7:30pm c Aug 5.......5:30pm c Aug 9.......6:30pm c Aug 11.......5:30-7:30pm c Aug 12......All Day c Aug 13......5:30pm c Aug 14 .....5:30pm c Aug 16 .....3-5pm c Aug 17......All Day c Aug 18 .....5:30-7:30pm

Member Appreciation: Free Towel Tuesday Nights at the Pool: Israel Night Pizza at the Pool Campfire at the Pool Tuesday Nights at the Pool: Maccabi Sports Member Appreciation: Free Water Pizza at the Pool Shabbat Dinner at the Pool Afternoon at the Movies Member Appreciation: Free Towel Member Appreciation BBQ at the Pool

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SAVE THE DATE! Alpert JCC & Hadassah Mah Jongg Mania Tournament Sun, August 9, 8:30am-4:30pm

Come join this year’s fun, friendly, and competitive tournament. All players must play the entire schedule to ensure equal tables throughout the day. $45 includes a light breakfast and catered lunch.

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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.

For up-to-date Summer of Fun info. visit www.alpertjcc.org

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WELLNESS & FITNESS

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

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

Happiness & Humor Group

Accelerando Cycling and Fitness with Michael “MK” Kelso

Friday, July 3, 11:30am

Find the positive side of life! All senior adults are invited, so bring your friends, and be ready to laugh. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. FREE

July 12, 19, 26, August 2 August 9, 16, 23, & 30 4 Sundays, 8-9am

RSVP to Dr. Susan Mathieu.

Using a Cell Phone & Other Devices Made Easy: Who Said Only Kids Can Do It? Mondays 10am , Thursdays 10am & 1pm

The learning experience covers touchscreen basics, texting, taking and sharing photos, downloading apps and more. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. FREE For more information call Dr. Susan Mathieu (562) 426-7601, ext. 1721

Be immersed in our fitness experience of heartthumping music and hands-on encouragement from MK. Your routine can be tailored to your needs with varied cadence and degrees of difficulty, offering you a unique workout experience. Welcome to our family of High Intensity Training, where your workouts are smarter and more time-effective by incorporating spinning and weight training into one efficient 45-minute class! Participants must be at least 13 years old to participate. Cost per session: $40; $32/MVP • Drop-in single class: $12; $9.75/MVP

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Aqua Fitness Classes

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, 10am & Friday, 11am

Senior Adult Fifth of July BBQ featuring “Second Wind” Sunday, July 5, 12-2:30pm

Come celebrate Independence Day with us at the J, and enjoy a BBQ luncheon. This is more than a celebration; it’s a party that must not be missed. $5

This weekly low-impact aerobics class is suitable for all levels. You can visit our website at www.alpertjcc.org and click on the Fitness & Wellness Dept. to see the entire Group Fitness Class schedule, or stop by the Courtesy Desk to pick up a printed copy. FREE for AJCC Members. Sign in at the Courtesy Desk

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

Ongoing Alpert JCC Senior Activities

Knit Wits: Mon, 1-3pm • Senior Lunch: Wed, 12-2pm Bridge Lessons: Wed, 1:30pm • Mah Jongg: Thurs, 11:30-3pm

AQUATICS Ignacio Berumen, iberumen@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601, ext. 1020

Swim University

Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Classes

Tiny Tots: Ages 3-5 Monday-Wednesday: 9-9:30am / 10-10:30am / 1:30-2pm / 2:30-3pm Tuesday-Thursday: 9-9:30am / 10-10:30am / 1:30pm-2pm / 2:30-3pm Beginner: Ages 4-6 Monday-Wednesday: 9:30-10am / 2-2:30pm / 3-3:30pm Tuesday-Thursday: 9:30-10am / 2-2:30pm / 3-3:30pm Adv. Beginner: Ages 5-8 Monday-Wednesday: 10-10:30am / 3:30-4pm Tuesday-Thursday: 10-10:30am / 3:30-4pm Private Lessons for Children & Adults

One-on-one instruction for all ages with an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. Spots fill quickly, so call today! Visit website for more info.

Water Polo Class

Learn the basics of ball handling and shooting while improving swim skills.

Monday & Wednesday, through August 12

Ages 5-7: 4-4:30pm • Ages 8-12: 4:30-5:15pm

Sunday, 3-3:30pm, through August 16

Ages 5-8: 3-3:30pm • Ages 8-12: 3:30-4:15pm For prices visit www.alpertjcc.org Limited space available for registration. Sign up now at the Courtesy Desk.

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SportS & recreation PE Courtesy Desk (562) 426-7601, ext. 1051

early childhood education Alayna Cosores, acosores@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601, ext. 1091

Parent/Child Participation Classes at the AJCC Friends, fun, and learning for families with children from birth through toddler, in a welcoming Jewish atmosphere.

three different classes; find the right one for you and your baby or toddler!

Kids & adults Martial arts with Sensei Mac

From the Beginning

Wednesday Mornings, 9:30-10:30am

parent & Me • pee Wee • Youth Martial arts • Youth Sparring Mixed Martial arts • Jiu Jitsu • Self-Defense • private Lessons neW cLaSS: Wrestling Bootcamp & Boxing

Newborn to walking, with an adult

Yad b’Yad (Hand in Hand)

For more info, contact the Courtesy Desk (562) 426-7601, ext. 1051

tuesdays & thursdays, 9:15-10:45am For children 9-23 months, with an adult

Moving On

tuesdays & thursdays, 9:30am-12:30pm 24-28 months, with an adult

For more info., visit us at www.alpertjcc.org

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

MYART at the J presents Seussical the Musical

July 27-august 14 • 3 wk camp Mon, tue, thur, Fri, 12:30-3:30pm

For grades 3-6 Instruction in movement, voice, and acting while developing self-confidence and team-work; class will culminate with the musical production.

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Why Choose a Jewish Day School?

With intimate class sizes, and a curriculum that is rich in critical thinking and leadership opportunities, there is a tremendous value proposition for a top tier secular and Jewish education. But what can you expect to gain by providing a Jewish Day School education for your child? The following information is adapted from What Difference Does a Day School Make? Impact of Day School - a comparative analysis, by the Partnership for Excellence in Jewish Education. •Jewish Day School graduates express a strong sense of responsibility towards addressing the

needs of the larger society by influencing social values, helping those in need, volunteering their time to social change efforts and finding careers that allow them to be of service to the larger community. •Jewish day school graduates are more resistant to social pressures that lead to risky behaviors than their public and private school peers. Our students have empathy and integrity based on Jewish values. •A Jewish day school education cultivates a strong engagement to Judaism and a strong connection to Israel, which results in positive involvement in Jewish life in local community, the college

campus and beyond. •Alumni of Jewish schools gain admittance to colleges and universities that represent the full spectrum of institutions of higher learning including the most highly selective. •Students who attend Jewish day schools participate in all aspects of High School and undergraduate college life and are well represented in the ranks of student leaders. •Neuro-scientific research suggests that at a young age, children have a greater capacity to learn a foreign language. Students that study Hebrew daily, and are able to read, write and speak competently by graduation.

We Are The Hebrew Academy

Brandy and Steve Hattendorf,Sheli (7)1st grade, Anna (5) kindergarten and Joy (2) preschool

We choose The Hebrew Academy because we value education. Our daughters receive an extraordinary, individualized academic education while gaining a strong core foundation of Jewish values and ideas. We confidently know our girls are being academically challenged within a loving,

nurturing environment that includes great hands-on classes such as art and music. We have done extensive research to find the best school for our children, and we have chosen The Hebrew Academy because we do not believe any school in the region can compare.

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

Fashion & Beauty Meets Philanthropy Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 10, 2015 and make that ask to invite ALL of your friends to join you at this year’s RUNWAY PERSPECTIVES 2015. The glamorous event will be held on the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sponsored and produced by Wendy Manasse, David Wiese and their family. The event benefits the Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Long Beach & West Orange County. On the heels of last year’s extremely enjoyable and successful event, RUNWAY PERSPECTIVES 2015 will reflect Wendy Manasse’s drive to not rest on her laurels. As Chief Visionary Officer of

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segment transforming 3 lucky women via hair, make-up and clothing. Highlighting the fashion segment is “The 10 Must-Haves for Your Wardrobe and How to Make Them Work for You”, where Manasse will use professional models to demonstrate 10 trending items one needs with accommodating accessories. “Joining us as our emcee and interviewer will be veteran fashion writer, Bonnie McCarthy. We are very excited to have Bonnie back with us this year,” says Celebrity Guests Already confirmed as one Manasse. of the guests is Jennifer Cohen, leading fitness authority, TV Event Itinerary personality, and best-selling The evening will begin with author of Strong is the New cocktails and gourmet nibbles. In addition, there There will also be opportunity Skinny. will be a “Before & After” drawings for exclusive, one-ofthe event, Wendy continues to put forth “keeping the event fresh and exciting” on the top of her list. “Although fashion and beauty are still the major themes, the format of this year’s event will take a new direction. With PERSPECTIVES 2015, our team is curating all the fashion elements that make up the RUNWAY and we will be presenting today’s hottest fashion topics to the audience in a segmented, talk-show format,” explains Manasse.

a-kind experiences throughout the fashion showcase. “We are so excited about RUNWAY PERSPECTIVES 2015 and are overwhelmed at the support for JFCS shown by Wendy Manasse, David Wiese, and their family. Thanks to their generosity, last year’s event brought $34,000 to JFCS, enabling us to provide the necessary counseling services and support to people who need our help and in many cases, have nowhere else to turn,” says JFCS Executive Director, Kathryn Miles. For more information regarding tickets, opportunity drawings, or event details, please visit the event website at jfcsrunway.com, or call JFCS at (562) 427-7916.

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PERSPECTIVES 2015 Thursday, September 10, 2015 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm

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CONGREGATIONS

R A B B I N I C

You’re a Grand Old Flag

R E F L E C T I O N S

By Rabbi Mark B. Goldfarb

Each year, at Temple Beth Ohr, our Confirmation class students participate Rabbi Mark in the Union Goldfarb for Reform Judaism’s Religious Action Center’s Rapoport L’taken Seminar. This amazing fourday political advocacy conference brings together hundreds of Jewish teens from all over the United States to Washington, D.C., educating them about some of the important issues facing our Jewish community with a multitude of speakers from a wide array of sectors. It leads up to the culmination of a visit to Capitol Hill where these young rising leaders deliver individual handwritten speeches to their respective members of Congress. In addition to the studies, learning and writing, the students have some limited leisure time to see some of the

sights in our nation’s capital. One of the places I enjoy visiting with our students is the Smithsonian Museum of American History. In addition to seeing Fonzie’s leather jacket, Edith & Archie Bunker’s chairs, Dorothy’s ruby slippers, Abraham Lincoln’s top hat, and Julia Child’s original TV show kitchen, it is the flag which inspired Francis Scott Key that most captures our students’, and my, imagination. The flag was originally flown by U.S. soldiers stationed at Fort McHenry in Baltimore on September 14, 1814, celebrating a hardfought victory over British forces during the War of 1812. The flag was carelessly stored for many decades and bears all the signs of its neglectful storage and attempts at conservation. Nevertheless, it is a sight to behold. Featuring 14 stars (the 15th was removed and never recovered), 15 stripes,

and measuring 30 feet by 34 feet, it is a powerful symbol of our nation: not perfect, a bit tattered in places, but still here and working to improve. That is the beauty and the challenge of our nation, to fully understand our collective past and to positively reinvent who and what we are becoming as a nation. When I was a Rabbinical student studying at the Hebrew Union CollegeJewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, Ohio, there was a flag on the stained glass windows inside the Scheuer Chapel that always caught my eye. It featured the American Flag in the background with the tablets of the Ten Commandments in the foreground. The ultimate depiction of American Reform Judaism: bound to the laws of the land and obligated to a covenant with God. On July 4th, our nation will observe its 239th birthday, commemorating our freedom

from tyrannical British rule and the establishment of the United States of America. It seems appropriate that we stop and consider what this flag and the nation it represents means to us. We should ask ourselves: What is it that makes me a citizen of the United States? Is it merely an accident of birth? What does it mean to be a US citizen? Am I a JewishAmerican, American-Jew, or are those terms the same? What does my country ask of me? What do I owe my country? L’ Shalom, Rabbi Mark

Rabbi Mark B. 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.

Area Synagogue Upcoming Events

Please contact the synagogue directly with any questions using the directory and see our Community Calendar at www.jewishlongbeach.org for more community event listings. CONGREGATION SHIR CHADASH We wish everyone a safe and happy Independence Day. Congregation Shir Chadash will have a fireworks booth this year, from July 1st through July 4th. The fireworks booth will be located at 4905 Bellflower Blvd. (corner of Bellflower Ave. & Del Amo Blvd. in Lakewood). Please stop by our booth to purchase your fireworks. Always read and follow label directions. Please obey all laws & use fireworks safely and thank you for your support. TEMPLE BETH OHR Saturday, 8/15 , 7:00 pm: Temple Beth Ohr presents A 21st Century Vaudeville Variety Show on return to a simpler time when

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 Yitzchok 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 Avenue Long Beach, CA 90807 Contact: Rabbi David Cantor Phone: 562-426-6413 Fax: 562-426-7824 Email: office@tbslb.org Website: www.tbslb.org

live performances were the only way to see the latest singers, comics, magicians, and novelty acts. A reception follows the performances. Ticket prices are $45 for adults and $36 for children 12 and under. Prices at the door will be $55. For more information see website.

TEMPLE BETH SHALOM Sunday, 7/12, 3:30 pm: cocktail recption 5:00 pm: B I M A H TO concert BROADWAY Broadway’s Best Songs Sung By Our Best Cantors. $46 Concert Only, $100 Concert + Cocktail Reception, $1000 VIP Table Sponsorship **Chronicle Readers** enter code “Broadway” for $10 off ticket price.

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TEMPLE ISRAEL Friday 7/31, 5:00 pm: Shabbat in the Park Friday, at El Dorado Park. Come meet and welcome our new Cantor Sara Hass. Bring your own dinner, drinks and chairs as we welcome Shabbat together in the park. Look for the Temple Israel banner. We will be facing the bandstand.

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

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Volunteers Needed

Jewish Family Service of Houston, together with Jewish Federation of Greater Houston, is coordinating volunteer management to help with Houston flood recovery efforts. The region has sustained at least $45 million in damage, and neighborhoods with large Jewish populations were hit especially hard. Contact JFS at www.jfshouston.org to help.

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Jewish Federation

GENERAL FUND • To Jack & Binnie Berro, in honor of receiving the Robert Baldwin Service Award, from Sandy & Daryl Phillips • To Linda Calderón, in memory of your beloved husband Fernando Calderón, from the Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff • To Vicki Flax, wishing you a speedy and complete recovery, from Linda & Sanford Simmons

of Paula Davis, from Barbara Alpert • To Cheryl & Jay Eiser, in memory of Charlotte Eiser, from Barbara Alpert • To Ron Guest, hope you feel better, from Barbara Alpert • To the Lloyd’s Family, in memory of Ginny Lloyd, from Barbara Alpert • To Barbara Miller, wishing you a happy mother’s day, from Nancy Salzman • To Marilyn Tichauer, in memory of Randy Tichauer, from Barbara Alpert • To NCJW Women & donors, thank you for honoring me, from Barbara Alpert

• To Judy Raykoff & Veronica Schweitzer, in memory of Eva Schlesinger, from Debbie & Rob Feldman HOWARD & AVA WEISS OLDER ADULT FUND • From Tessie Edlen in memory of her mother, Sophie Tessler MARCIE BALAN BLAKEY FUND • To Mark Speizer, wishes for a speedy recovery from, Sandy & Jerry Horwitz

SEYMOUR PIZER FUND • To Linda Calderón, in memor y of Fernando Jewish Federation and Jewish AJCC tributes: 562-426-7601 Calderón, from Adele & Community Foundation tributes: EXT 1414 Ronald Banner 562-426-7601 EXT 1314 JFCS tributes: 562-426-7601 EXT 235 or 562-427-7916 JFCS AJCC GENERAL FUND • To Linda Calderón, in GENERAL FUND Honors & • To Nancy Alpert, in mem- memor y of Fernando Simchahs ory of your beloved aunt Calderón from: Joanne From the Jewish Federation Elaine Simon, from Barbara & Jerry Levy, Binnie & Board, Leadership & Staff Jack Berro, Laurie & Brian Alpert • To Binnie & Jack Berro, Garabedian, and Rita & • Happy 92nd Birthday to Sid Schulman. Happy 60th Anniversary, Aaron Berman hon• To Arthur Miller, in from Barbara Alpert • To Marcie & John Blumberg, or of birthday from, Nancy in memory of Shirley Salzman Blumberg, from Barbara • To Charlotte Pinsky, wishes for a speedy recovery, Alpert • To Joan Davis, in memory from Margo Hoffer

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

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The Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Long Beach and West Orange County, hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Event on May 20th, 2015 with a wine and cheese reception. Members of both boards were in attendance, as well as the volunteers who made calls on Super Sunday, helped set up at organizations events, and registered attendees for various activities. Sharon Kenigsberg, Director of Endowments & Community Development

Seeking Family dedication and expressed their appreciation for the contributions the volunteers make in enhancing a Jewish way of life in the community.

Seeking the Descendants/ relatives of Milton and Yetta Korsower Plotkin, parents of Laura Sue Plotkin, born February 16, 1945 in Chicago. By court order, Milton Plotkin, Shirley W. Plotkin and Laura Sue Plotkin changed last names to Parker.

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