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srael’s 65th BirthDeborah K. day this year Goldfarb brings a wonderExecutive Director, Jewish Federation ful oportunity for Jewish Community American Jews to Foundation remember the establishment of the State of Israel and the events leading up to it. It is also an opportunity for us to celebrate the ongoing work our Jewish Federation, Jewish Community Foundation, and Alpert Jewish Community Center (AJCC) do in order to help our community maintain strong connections to overseas Jewry. In November of this year, a delegation of Long Beach residents will continue to celebrate this connection through a journey of remembrance to Poland and Israel from November 2-15. The journey will highlight the events surrounding the Holocaust in Poland and the achievements of modern Israel, including a delegation who will participate in the Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly which will take place in Jerusalem in November. Ours is a history of close attachment to world Jewry and the State of Israel. Each year the Jewish Federation Annual Campaign funds social service and educational programs which is distributed to our overseas partner agencies, the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC). A major part of their work on our behalf has been the rescue and immigration aid for millions of Jews to Israel. Our community alone has contributed over $10 million to this effort over the past 65 years. On a local level, the Jewish Federation, Jewish Community Foundation and Alpert Jewish Community Center have worked together over the same period to connect people to Israel through educational and advocacy efforts. In recent benchmarking studies, the AJCC was recognized by our constituents as one of the top communities in our city size for these educational efforts. Poland: A Journey of Remembrance In Poland, we will walk the streets of a small Jewish ghetto, visit a synagogue, visit the cities of Warsaw and Krakow and stand witness at Auschwitz and Birkenau. “Visiting Poland and walking in the footsteps
___________________________________ “What does it mean to remember? It is to live in more than one world, to prevent the past from fading, and to call upon the future to illuminate it.” Elie Wiesel
___________________________________ of those who lost their lives, was a profoundly moving experience for me. The visit connected me to my Jewish roots in a way that cemented my pride in being Jewish and reinforced the statement, Never Again” said Susan Paletz, AJCC Director of Program Development & Community Engagement who went on a similar trip a few years ago.
The Monument to the Ghetto Heroes in Warsaw, Poland
Israel: A Celebration of Ancient and Modern Israel Following the visit to Poland, our trip to Israel will visit historic sites such as Masada, the Dead Sea, Haifa, Tzfat, and the Golan Heights, as well as the modern city of Tel Aviv. “It is not only the places that are spectacular, but the opportunities we have on a trip like this to visit army bases, meet with local artists, historians, performers and other special guests that make this more than just a trip,” said Linda Simmons, co-chair. The General Assembly: A Connection to Our Work with World Wide Jewry Nearly 4,000 people from across the globe will gather in Jerusalem this November to celebrate
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Israel’s 65th birthday and explore the Jewish State’s most compelling issues, the strengths and challenges of the Israel-Diaspora relationship, and the work of Jewish Federations. Those traveling on the Poland-Israel trip have an option of attending the Jewish Federations of North America’s General Assembly (GA), the signature annual gathering of the Jewish communal world, which will take place November 10-12 at Jerusalem’s International Conference Center. We expect about 14 people from our delegation to attend the GA. It will include thought leaders in philanthropy, public service, technology, business, culture, and government, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The GA will also spend a day fanning out to explore Israel. To capture the spirit of the Israel-Diaspora bond, we will visit Federation-funded projects as well as sites that highlight Israel’s many accomplishments. Israel Teen Trips: Connecting the Next Generation to Our Heritage A trip to Israel can be a powerful experience for Jewish teens and young adults. Each year, the Jewish Community Foundation provides up to 11 $1,000 grants to community teens and young adults to attend long-term programs, such as the JCC Maccabi Israel summer trips, and synagogue movement trips, and the Jewish Federation Annual Campaign helps fund free 10-day Birthright Israel trips. The Orange county Bureau of Jewish Education also offers trips each year. For more information on any of these trips, or on how to get involved in programs to connect to Israel, please call Sharon Kenigsberg at 562426-7601.
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Annual Meeting of the Federation and Foundation to Honor New and Current Leaders On June 13 at 7:00 pm, the Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Long Beach and West Orange County will hold their Joint Annual Meeting at the Weinberg Federation Campus/AJCC. During the evening, the two organizations will review their successes, elect and install new board presidents and members, graduate 16 New Leaders, and celebrate the Neuburger Award and Robert Baldwin Award winners. The entire community is invited to join us for wine and hors d’oeuvres at 6:00 pm before the meeting begins. Jim Breslauer, Jewish Federation President and Judi Lentzner, Jewish Community Foundation President will review the year, install incoming presidents and new board members, and congratulate retiring board members. Hank Feldman will be installed as the new Jewish Federation President and Lea Gerber will be installed as the new Jewish Community Foundation President. Gerda and Harold Seifer will receive the Robert Baldwin Community Service
Award. The Baldwin award recognizes dedicated volunteers for years of outstanding service through tzedakah, responsibility and support for Israel. The award is in memory of Robert Baldwin (19191992) whose life epitomized these principles and who was a loving role model for all whose lives he touched. Gerda and Harold have been a part of the Long Beach Jewish community since relocating here in 1956. Gerda, a Holocaust survivor from Poland, has been a Holocaust educator since the late 1960’s. Harold, a native of Boston, MA, has been practicing medicine in Lakewood since 1957. Both Gerda and Harold have served on the Jewish Federation Board of Directors and participated in several missions to Israel since its birth. Gerda has also served on the Jewish Federation’s Community Relations Committee, Hadassah and both she and Harold have also been very active members of Temple Israel since 1962. With a generous donation from the Seifers and Eva & Eugene Schlesinger, and
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Thursday, June 13, 2013 6:00 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres 7:00 p.m. Annual Meeting Please RSVP to Yolanda by June 10 yplacencio@jewishlongbeach.org or 562-426-7601 EXT 1314 Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus One Sommer Way | 3801 East Willow Street | Long Beach
(Left) Hank Feldman, Incoming Jewish Federation President, (RIght) Lea Gerber, Incoming Jewish Community Foundation President
the help of the CSULB Jewish Studies staff, Gerda began a Teachers Workshop 6 years ago to better educate middle and high school teachers on the different aspects of the Holocaust. The Seifers were also instrumental in making the local annual Yom HaShoah event what it is today. The Greater Long Beach Jewish community will be forever grateful to the Seifers for their tireless dedication to the Jewish community and to ensuring that the horrific events of the Holocaust will never be forgotten. Yehudis & Yitzy Geisinsky will receive the Fred Neuburger Young Leadership Award. This award recognizes someone aged 45 or younger, with a vision for strengthening our Jewish community, the desire and ability to motivate others to become
active in the Jewish community, and the ability to become a top Federation leader. Yehudis and Yitzy have been part of the Long Beach community since they relocated from New York City in 1997. Yehudis was born and raised in Long Beach and is a graduate of the Hebrew Academy of Huntington Beach, where their four children currently attend. Yitzy was born in Brooklyn, New York and attended various Yeshiva institutions throughout the United States and Israel. Both Yehudis & Yitzy serve the community through the Federation and Hebrew Academy. Yehudis is a Federation board member and co-chair of the Alpert New Leaders Forum and Yitzy is co-founder of the Federation’s Solomon Society. Yitzy also sits on the board of Congregation Lubavitch in Long Beach and served as president from 2002-2009. Yitzy and Yehudis are original co-founders of the Young Chevra of Southern California - a networking organization for Jewish families. Yitzy sits on an advisory council for CHYE,
Election & Installation of New Board Members Robert Baldwin Community Service Award Gerda & Harold Seifer Fred Neuburger Young Leadership Award Yehudis & Yitzy Geisinsky Alpert New Leaders Forum Graduation
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a New York based mentorship program for young entrepreneurs. The couple owns and operates Milano Collection Wigs, a global manufacturer of premium quality wigs. Over the past several years, Yehudis and Yitzy have devoted themselves to reaching out to the broader Jewish community in and around Long Beach. Lastly, ten participants from the Alpert New Leaders Forum will be graduating from the 9 month leadership development program that they have been a part of during 2012 and 2013. They will share, with those in attendance, insights about themselves and leadership that they have learned during their time in the program. These ten emerging leaders will make a huge difference in our community. We are currently seeking applicants for the 2013-2014 year. Please contact Sharon Kenigsberg at sharonk@jewishlongbeach.org if you are interested or know someone who would be a good candidate.
Alpert New Leaders Forum 2012-2013 Graduates Bradford Bach Debra Bein Cecelia Danziger Adam Feldman Ariela Laibson Yael Marcus Ed Morris Melissa Selmanson Arnon Shorr Scott Sterling
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The month of June conjures up many images: brides & grooms on their wedding days, the beginning of the lazy days of summer, and roses. In the Jewish calendar, however, the month of June seems to be anything but a happy month. According to history and Jewish tradition, the Hebrew month of Tammuz, which begins this year at sundown on June 8th, is a month filled with Jewish tragedies. The deaths of many of our great Rabbis occurred in Tammuz: Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki, aka RASHI, one of our greatest Biblical and Talmudic commentators as well as his grandson Jacob ben Meir, aka Rabbeinu Tam, who was himself a great halakhic authority; Rabbi Moshe Cordovero, aka RAMAK, whose influence on the study of Kabbalah is still evident to this day; as well as that of Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, and the many others. In addition, Tammuz also contains the “unluckiest” day of the Hebrew year, the 17th of Tammuz, known by its Hebrew date as Shiv’ah Asar b’Tammuz. The 17th of Tammuz is a
minor fast day, with a number of Jews fasting from before sunrise through sunset. This date commemorates, according to the Mishnah, five tragic events in the life of the Jewish people: 1) Moses breaking the Tablets of The Covenant after witnessing the Children of Israel worshipping the Golden Calf; 2) Sheep could not be brought to the Temple and so, for the first time, the daily offering could not be brought because of Nebuchadnezzar II’s siege of Jerusalem; 3) The walls of Jerusalem were breached twice, first by the Babylonians in 586 BCE, and later by Rome in 68 CE, which led to the destruction of both the 1st (in 586 BCE) and 2nd (in 70 CE) Temples; 4) Roman military leader Apostomus burned a sefer Torah in Jerusalem during the Bar Kokhba Rebellion, in the 130s CE; 5) An idol was erected in the Temple. Due to these tragic events, the 17th of Tammuz begins a period of time known as “the three weeks,” culminating on the 9th of Av, the other tragic day in Jewish history on which, according to Jewish tradition, both the 1st and 2nd Temples were destroyed. A number of Jews
observe these three weeks as a period of mourning, and refrain from celebrating during this time, including weddings and other festive events. There is another event that occurred in Tammuz, but in modern times, an event that is both joyous and at the same time, sad and tragic. On the 6th of Tammuz in 1976, an elite force of the Israeli Defense Forces freed 102 hostages in Entebbe, Uganda after a week of captivity. There were a total of 248 passengers on the Air France Flight 139 from Athens, Greece to Paris, France. The hijackers, members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and the German Revolutionary Cells, ordered the plane flown to Libya and then later Entebbe, Uganda. They were demanding the release of terrorists from Israel, Africa, and Europe. At Entebbe, the passengers were separated into two groups: Jews and Israelis in one, and all other passengers in the other. The hijackers released the “other passengers,” as well as some of the Jewish passengers. It was sad that, in the 20th century, Jews were held captive for ransom - an act that originated in medieval
times. The rescue of these hostages by the IDF was Rabbi Mark Goldfarb indeed joyous. It was tragic that three hostages, as well as the unit’s commander, Lt. Col. Yonatan Netanyahu, were killed during the rescue. What a month! It might seem that Tammuz would be a good month to forget, or perhaps to close up shop and go away for the month. Unfortunately, it would seem that there will always be people in this world who choose to give sanction to bigotry, assistance to persecution, and harbor hatred of their fellow in their hearts. However, we do not have to devolve to their primitive mindset. Indeed, we as the Jewish people, have not. Instead of wasting our energies plotting the demise of our enemies, we Jews have always done creative things with our anger and grief. While the Klingons might live by the adage that, “revenge is a dish best served cold,” we Jews live by a different adage: “they tried to kill us, we won, let’s eat.” Rabbi Mark Goldfarb is Rabbi at Temple Beth Ohr in La Mirada.
Upcoming Events at Our Area Synagogues
Below you will find events happening at our local synagogues. Please contact them directly if you have any questions using the Synagogue Directory on this page.
Congregation Shir Chadash CSC is moving its June Family Shabbat Service to June 14. The entire Jewish community is welcome to the service. Rabbi Laibson, who usually conducts this informal service on the third Friday evening of the month, will be out of town the second half of the month, serving as a faculty rabbi at Camp Newman in Santa Rosa, California. This will be Rabbi Laibson’s thir-
ty-third summer at camp.
Temple Beth Shalom On Sunday, June 9 at 11:30 am, join the Sisterhood of TBS for the 61st Annual Donor Luncheon & Installation of Officers at Don the Beachcomber, 16278 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92649. To RSVP, email sogni.doro2010@gmail.com or call 562-355-9016.
Temple Beth David On Saturday, June 15 at 9:00 am, Rabbi Myers will be a conducting a Torah Study session. Lay Minyon - Every Shabbat morning at 9:00 am, B’nai Mitzvah Educator Larry Matalon conducts an informal service for all who wish to attend. Temple Israel On Saturday, June 8 at 7:30 pm, join TI in welcom-
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ing the Los Angeles Zimriyah Choral in concert. The Los Angeles Zimriyah Chorale is a master choir dedicated to performing Jewish music and music of Jewish experience. Tickets: $30/Adults and $15/Children & Students. Please call the temple office to order your tickets at 562434-0996. If your synagogue would like to be a part of this listing, please submit your events to chronicle@ jewishlongbeach.org.
Synagogue Directory Chabad of Cypress (O) 10433 Los Alamitos Blvd. Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Contact: Rabbi Shmuel Marcus Phone: 714-828-1851 Email: smarcus@jewishcypress.com Website: www.chabadlosal.com
Chabad of West Orange County/ Congregation Adat Israel (O) 5052 Warner Ave. Huntington Beach Contact: Rabbi Aron David Berkowitz Phone: 714-846-2285 Email: info@chabadhb.com Website: www.chabadhb.com Congregation Ahavas Yisroel (O) 10433 Los Alamitos Boulevard Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Contact: Rabbi Yitzchok Marcus Website: Under Construction E-mail: CongAhavas@aol.com Phone: 562-493-4570 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 Spiritual Leader 562-493-2680 P’nai Or (I) Long Beach, CA Contact: Cantor Steven Puzarne Spiritual Director Email: cantor@pnaior.org Website: www.PnaiOr.org Phone 562-364-5154 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: templbthohr@aol.com Website: www.templebethohr.com Temple Beth Shalom (C) 3635 Elm Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 Contact: Rabbi David Klatzker Phone: 562-426-6413 Email: rabbi@tbslb.org Website: www.tbslb.org Temple Israel (R) 269 Loma Ave. Long Beach, CA 90803 Contact: Rabbi Steven Moskowitz Phone: 562-434-0996 Email: info@tilb.org Website: www.tilb.org Temple Ner Tamid of Downey (R) 10629 Lakewood Boulevard Downey, CA 90241 Contact: Rabbi Dany Mehlman Phone: 562-861-9276 Email: templenertamid1@dslextereme.com Website: www.downeytemplenertamid.org (R)=Reform (O)=Orthodox
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Mah Jongg Tournament. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a 28th Annual Golf Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a Fiddler on the Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a
Senior Lunch & Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a Youth & Teen Drama Camps. . . . . . . . . . 3a British Soccer Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a
Pete Davis Basketball Camp . . . . . . . . . 3a Zumba Dance Party. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4a Group & Private Swim Lessons . . . . . . . 4a
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ADULTS Eve Lunt, elunt@alpertjcc.org • (562)426-7601, ext. 1067
Mah Jongg Mania 6th Annual AJCC Tournament Sunday, June 2, 8:30am-4:15pm Tournament play run by Mah Jongg Tournament Organizers Bill & Judi Nachenberg Come join this year’s fun, friendly, & competitive tournament where the top 3 players will earn prizes. Tournament includes a lox & bagels breakfast along with a buffet lunch catered by Blueberry Hill. $45; $40/MVP
Mah Jongg in a Month June 12-July 3 4 Wednesdays, 2-4pm Are you an intermediate player who’d like to step up your play? Mah Jongg Maven Linda Simmons will give you all the tips and rules needed to know how to play. Two tournament rounds of 4 games will be played and a light brunch will be served. Only eight spots available. $65; $50/MVP
AJCC Poker Club Tuesday, June 25, 6:30-10:30pm Game starts promptly at 7pm Join our friendly Texas Hold’Em Poker Club. Poker will be played, snacks & beverages will be served & cash prizes will be won. For more details visit www.alpertjcc.org. $25; $20/MVP (Cash Only)
“It’s a Fine Line Dance Class” June 3-July 8 • 6 Monday, 7:30pm Have fun while learning the basic steps and applying them in easy to learn popular line dances like the electric slide, black velvet, cowboy hustle, tush push, slappin' leather and power jam. Taught step by step so everyone will be dancing right away. No partner needed. Bring your boots (or other leather soled shoes) for a stomping good time! Class taught by AJCC Fitness Manager Cindi Massengale. $65; $50/MVP
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Kabbalah Class
Dr. Susan Mathieu, smathieu@alpertjcc.org • (562)426-7601, ext. 1721
Wednesdays, 12pm Rabbi Abba Perelmuter teaches the class with a keen sense of wit and great knowledge of Judaism and its teachings. FREE
Tradition....Tradition Luncheon & Community Theater Sunday, June 23, 12:30pm Join us for a wonderful luncheon with "traditional" foods including, corned beef on rye, momma's kugle, and desserts like you wouldn't believe. After lunch we’ll enjoy the AJCC Community Theatre Presentation of Fiddler on the Roof. $10 includes ticket, luncheon and beverage. RSVP to Dr Susan Mathieu
Senior Lunch & Entertainment Wed, June 12, 12pm The weekly senior luncheon will be followed by singer and entertainer, Gil Alcantar, who’s back by popular demand. The menu includes a kosher hot dog bar, sauerkraut, onions, chili and a fresh spinach & cranberry salad. $4/AJCC Member; $5/Public RSVP to Dr Susan Mathieu
Ongoing Alpert JCC Senior Activities
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Knit Wits: Mon, 1-3pm • Senior Lunch: Wed, 12-2pm Bridge Lessons: Wed, 1:30pm • Mah Jongg: Thur, 11:30-3pm
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Ages 3-16 (Time depends on age) 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 helps 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
YOUTH & TEENS Natalie Chernik, nchernik@alpertjcc.org • (562)426-7601, ext. 1205 Rachel Gordon, rgordon@alpertjcc.org • (562)426-7601, ext. 1023
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Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp at Westerly School June 24-28 • Monday-Friday
SPORTS & RECREATION
MYART at the “J” presents
The Wizard of Oz July 29-August 16 3 week program Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri • 9am-Noon Instruction in movement, voice and acting help kids develop self-confidence and team-work; the 3 weeks of rehearsals will culminate with the musical production. For ages 6-12.
Teen Summer Stock 2013
HAIRSPRAY June 24-July 28 5 week program Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri • 12pm-5pm
Pete Davis Legends Basketball Camp July 8-12 • July 15-19 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 Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, and Jeffery “Twirlee DeLite” Dollison, former Harlem Globetrotter.
Explore your theatrical side while hanging at the "J" with friends old and new! This year's Summer Stock production of Hairspray provides opportunities for teens to participate in singing, dancing, acting, prop and costume prep, and much more. Performance dates are July 24, July 25, July 27 & July 28. For grades 6 & up.
Auditions will take place during the first week; teens must be registered for Summer Stock in order to audition.
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 29-August 2 Jiu Jitsu: August 5-9 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. To register contact Natalie Chernik at ext. 1205 or nchernik@alpertjcc.org
Summer Stock Mornings For a minimal weekly fee, Summer Stock Teens can spend their mornings at the “J” and enjoy sports, swimming, cooking, crafts and a weekly field trip. Enroll for one week, or all five!
Summer Stock Field Trips: Summer Stock teens can participate in weekly field trips for an additional fee.
Knott's Berry Farm ..................Wed, June 26, 9am-4pm Ropes Course..........................Wed, July 3, 9am-4pm Beach.....................................Wed, July 10, 9am-4pm Knott’s Soak City.....................Wed, July 17, 9am-4pm OC Fair ...................................Fri, July 26, 10am-5pm
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Alpert JCC/ Webby Beginning Cheer Camp August 12-16 Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri • 9am-Noon Ages 6-12 Learn basic cheer skills, including splits, bridges, kicks, jumps, formations and hip hop cheer routines to age-appropriate music. Perfect for kids with lots of team spirit. To register contact Natalie Chernik at ext. 1205 or nchernik@alpertjcc.org
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Wellness & Fitness
Sponsored by the Alpert JCC & Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach
Cindi Massengale, smassengale@alpertjcc.org • (562)426-7601, ext. 1056
Susanne Katz, skatz@alpertjcc.org • (562)426-7601, ext. 1625
GesherCity Shabbat Friday, June 7, 7:30pm Experience Shabbat with great music, food and friends. If you’ve never been to a GesherCity event before, now is the perfect time! Our events are fun and casual. So don’t be shy… give us a try!
Early Childhood Education Sunday, June 9, 12:30-2:30pm
Linda Keiles,lkeiles@alpertjcc.org • (562)426-7601, ext. 1092
Summertime is Fun Time at the Alpert JCC’s Preschool! What has four legs, scaly skin, blows bubbles, and swims? It’s summer in the Early Childhood Education program, of course! In summertime, things are just a bit different back in the ECE wing. While kids still benefit from strong Jewish programming and a fabulous staff, they also get to experience a wide variety of activities exclusive to our summer program, including visits from puppies and reptiles, a bubble-riffic show, and a week of wild and crazy science. In addition, kids get to experience safe water fun in the Alpert JCC’s splash pool, make a delightful mess during “Messy Media Day”, and participate in storybook adventures galore. In addition, we offer our fabulous reading readiness program for kids entering kindergarten in the fall. Our wide variety of programming options for your 2-5 year old makes the Alpert JCC Summer Preschool program the best in Long Beach. Contact us today to make an appointment and find out about all the fun and learning we have in store for your child. Who knows…you just might make friends with a mad scientist.
in the AJCC Auditorium Join our fabulous Zumba instructors, Ace, Josephine and Patty, for the best 2 hours of your life! There will be dancing, raffle prizes, refreshments, and fun. Pre-sale tickets by June 8th: $15; $10/MVP After June 8th, door price: $20; $15/MVP
AJCC Summer Fitness Challenge Trek Across Israel June 21-August 31 We will trek 300 miles across a virtual Israel and reach 8 cities in 10 weeks. This years summer challenge is a great way to assess your fitness and track your progress. If you can cycle, swim, dance, run, squat, do a lung or a pull-up, then you can participate. If interested in trekking across Israel, contact Cindi Massengale at ext. 1056 and register today.
AQUATICS Sascha Bryan-Zwick, sbryanzwick@alpertjcc.org • (562)426-7601, ext. 1035
Looking for summer 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.
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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.
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One-on-one instruction for all ages with a Swim University instructor. Spots fill quickly so call today! Visit website for more info.
Ages 3-8 • 30 minute lessons •Tiny Tots (3-5): 9am, 10am, 1:30pm, 4pm •Beginner (4-6): 9:30am, 2pm, 3pm •Adv. Beginner: (5-8): 10:30am, 3:30pm $95; $80/MVP (4 Wks) $50: $40/MVP (2 wks)
Water Polo June 24-July 17 (4 wks) July 22-August 14 (4 wks) Mon & Wed 4-4:30pm: Ages 5-8 4:30-5:15pm: Ages 8-10 Learn Water Polo fundamentals $60; $50/MVP ( 4 wks) Must Be USA H2O POLO Member: $25-55 per yr Visit website for more info.
Year Round Youth Swim Team with Coach Rafe Montes Mon-Thur, 5-6:30pm Fri, 4:30-5:30pm Ages 6-14 This is a competitive swim team, so all participants must tryout and be able to swim 25 yards with all 4 swim strokes.
Prep Swim Team June 4-27 Tue & Thur, 4:30-5:15pm 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)
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JFCS is proud to announce our new executive director, Kathryn Miles. Ms. Miles, a native of Southern California, holds a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development and Family Studies from California State University, Long Beach and a Masters of Business Administration in Non-Profit Management with a focus on Child, Youth and Family Programs from the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University.
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Ms. Miles brings with her over 10 years of nonprofit management experience. During her tenure as the Vice President of Family Support and Advocacy at the Charles River Center in Needham, Massachusetts, she led the youth program operations and advocacy efforts for the agency. Prior to joining the Charles River Center, she served as project manager for The National Conference for Kathryn Miles Community and Justice in Boston. Ms. Miles most recently served as the Internal Communications Officer for SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union. As a volunteer, she has served as a Special Olympics Coach and Orange County Department of Education Academic Decathlon proctor. She also served as a board member for the California Nevada Youth Involvement Network, promoting financial literacy programs for youth. We are looking forward to the continued success for our agency under Ms. Miles' leadership. “I am passionate about the JFCS goal to heal the world, one person, one family at a time,” says Kathryn. “I am so pleased to be joining an organization that provides people with the support, compassion and assistance that they need to face life's challenges." Please help us extend her a warm welcome to our community.
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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Congratulations to the 8th Grade Class of 2013! Our scholarly and loving eighth grade class will celebrate their achievements on June 12 at our beautiful campus. Many community members have had a hand, in one way or another, in helping
develop these young minds and hearts. If you would like to attend, please contact Vice Principal Ms. Wilcoxson at dwilcoxson@hacds.org for more information.
Dr. Carlson’s Tips for a Scholarly Summer It may seem too early to think about this summer, but time is ticking away. The earlier you make your plans, the better off your children will be. It’s important for kids to have a break, and it’s also crucial for them to keep learning. Without the continuous use of academic skills, children can quickly lose ground. Therefore, as you plan your summer, reserve some time in each day to engage your child in learning. Children generally need frequent repetition to retain hard-won skills, and as little as an hour a day can help. Set aside time in the morning, when your child is fresh, to focus on problem areas and to cement skills he/she has already acquired. If possible, hire a tutor - even a high school or college student. To “sell” this plan to your child, build in rewards, such as a trip to the pool after tutoring. Or have your child earn points that can be traded in for weekly rewards, like a sleepover with friends, or saved up for a major prize, like a trip to an amusement park. Formal programs For those parents who want to continue to challenge and engage their bright young scholars, the best program out there is CTY (Center for Talented Youth); see http://cty.jhu.edu/grade-by-
grade/grade6/ for summer programs. There are excellent review programs for helping children maintain their skills. The Wilson Reading System, a multi-sensory approach to reading and spelling, is good for students for whom reading didn’t come readily. For a list of certified instructors, visit wilsonlanguage.com. To bolster math skills and concepts, try the Summer Math Skills Sharpener workbook series (summerskills. com). Each lesson in these workbooks calls on skills addressed in earlier lessons - an effective approach for children with learning disabilities. Purchase the book for the grade your child has just completed and have him work through one page per day. For additional resources, ask your school’s reading specialist or visit stores that cater to teachers. Select materials that review what your child has already learned, and add a few to give him/ her a jump on next year.
org for more information. • Join a neighborhood reading program. Many bookstores and libraries run programs to encourage summer reading, offering badges or books as rewards. • “Read” a movie. Read books that have been turned into movies, then rent the film or see it at the theater. Discuss how closely the movie followed the book, or chart the similarities on a poster board. • Send postcards. Let your child buy or make postcards to send to friends, whether on a trip or in your own back yard. Encourage them to keep up a running commentary - writing is a critical skill to practice over the summer. • Keep a journal. Help your child keep a journal of the summer’s events. Photos and memorabilia can help them remember details as they practice their writing and retelling skills. When the next school year begins, they can share the journal with their teacher Beyond tutoring and classmates - a creative Long summer days offer way to introduce themselves. lots of opportunities to practice school skills - without If you are interested in even realizing it. • Attend a camp for learning more about the Jewish kids. Camp Silver regular school year and our Gan Israel is right on our program, please contact Dr. campus. Contact Rabbi Megan Carlson at mcarl Sender at rsender@hacds. son@hacds.org.
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California Young Scholar Meet Joel Newman – a true mensch and scholar, and a profile of the types of students Joel Newman who flourish within this environment. Joel is in the 5th grade and has been at the Hebrew Academy since preschool. His parents, Michael & Heather Newman, are wonderfully supportive parents who also nurture Joel’s talents, while realistically allowing Joel to constantly learn and improve. This year, Joel was named a California Young Scholar and it was a well deserved honor. His parents have supported him in his attendance at the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, as well as numerous academic and sports camps during nonschool hours. During school hours, they ensure his prompt
attendance so that he never misses an opportunity to learn. Joel takes the fun of learning very seriously, he stops at nothing in the pursuit of an answer or puzzle. His mathematical mind attacks problems with zest. Joel’s teachers, Mr. Bernie Wold, Rabbi Mendy Naparstek and more, help him to not only stretch himself through the math curriculum vertically (Joel has recently passed the pre-algebra test), but also through the use of integrated, project-based learning. We salute Joel, his parents and his teachers on achieving this great honor! If you would like to meet this young scholar or any of his peers or instructors, please contact Alex Greenberg at agreenberg@hacds.org to arrange a tour of the school.
Honing Student Excellence Our “Be the Best You Can Be” Program for 2013 is now in the home stretch. The program offers a very tangible learning experience for our students to gain skills in the qualities required of them as they look forward to becoming the world leaders of our future. For our final theme of the year, “Excellence,” we asked students to put excellence into their lives, even in the smallest of ways, as good practice to prepare for bigger challenges. Students had the opportunity to pick where in their life they wanted to achieve excellence and then learn how to create and follow a plan. We encouraged students to clearly make a choice of what they want, believe in
themselves, be disciplined to stay on track, and ask teachers and family members for support. Our parents helped their children go to the next extraordinary level of being the best they could be by encouraging them to fill out their “Excellence” challenges of the week and participate in Dr. Carlson’s “Excellence” Bonus Collage. The results were spectacular. See what we mean for yourself, watch the video at http://youtu.be/litOZ6Qj8rM. If you are interested in donating to this important program, we are always looking for volunteers and financial support. If you can help, please contact Dr. Megan Carlson at mcarlson@hacds.org.
It’s rare to meet a genuine war hero face-to-face. It’s even more rare to meet a war hero who has served in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Yet that is the story of Long Beach native Mark Hardie, who served as a Special Forces commando in the Israeli army for four years. He is believed to be the first African American in history to serve in the IDF. Born at St. Mary’s Hospital, Mark attended Naples and Lowell Elementary Schools, Rogers Middle School, before graduating from Wilson High School. He then went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from UC, Riverside and his Doctor of Law in International Law degree from University of California, Hastings College of Law. At a time of rising tensions in the Middle East when Israel’s security was at risk, Mark, a native of Long Beach, decided to risk
his life to protect the Jewish state. “I decided to move to Israel (make aliyah) in order to fight for the Jewish people. Although I love Southern California, it was important for me to move to Israel in order to strengthen my Jewish roots,” Hardie says.
office, it was Hardie’s job to handle all of the English-language correspondence and write speeches in English. “One day, I had a deep conversation with Mayor Olmert and he encouraged me to enlist in the Israel Defense Forces,” Hardie says. Mark
as a gibush and was accepted into Israel’s elite anti-terrorist commando unit known as Sayeret Golani. He was headquartered near the Arab town known as Jenin. “I was on the frontline of Israel’s battle for survival. Working together with Israeli
is Yoel, prays in front of an Israeli flag
Mark Hardie, whose Hebrew name
Mark visiting the Western Wall in Jerusalem
Lt. Idan Pesso pinning on Mark’s unit badge at the IDF Armored Division Academy graduation in 2001
After arriving in Israel in 1999, Mark became a fulltime yeshiva student at Aish HaTorah Hebrew Academy in Jerusalem, where he studied towards rabbinic ordination for about six months. He then interned for the mayor of Jerusalem, Ehud Olmert, for four months. In the mayor’s
took the mayor’s advice to heart and decided to enlist in the IDF in August 2000. The main enlistment base for the Israeli army near Tel Aviv is known as the Bakum, and Mark went there to enlist. After undergoing a Hebrew language course, he underwent a tryout known
intelligence, I participated in numerous sensitive missions,” Mark says. When his time in the anti-terror unit was completed, Hardie transferred to the IDF Armored Division Academy in Southern Israel. In the armored division, he trained as a tank driver and loader
on the Israeli-made Merkava battle tank. “The first time I drove an Israeli tank was definitely an adrenaline rush. I felt a burst of energy deep within my soul. In that moment, I felt almost like a superhero,” Hardie explains. Far away from his hometown of Long Beach, Mark Hardie became a war hero. After completing his enlistment in Israel, Hardie returned to the United States in 2004 and served in the United States Army for four years. Mark hopes to speak about his experiences at various events and community organizations. Currently he is a member of Temple Beth Shalom of Whittier, AIPAC and the World Jewish Congress. He is also a fervent supporter of the Anti-Defamation League. If you would like to contact Mark and speak to him about his many experiences, you may do so at www. mrhardie.com or hardieamerica@yahoo.com.
Shari Nemirow Appointed National LOJE Co-Chair
Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach & West Orange County Women’s Philanthropy is pleased to announce Shari Nemirow as the newly appointed Jewish Federations of North America’s (JFNA) National Women’s Philanthropy Lion of Judah Endowment (LOJE) Co-Chair for the 2013-2015 years. JFNA’s National Women’s Philanthropy (NWP) board has members from more than 60 communities, contains current or past Federation presidents, and serves a critical role on both a national and local level. This will be Shari’s third year on the NWP board. The board has a retreat in New York every June and sponsors the Heart2Heart mission in February. Board members participate in conference calls throughout the year with different speakers – the last call focused on the Women of the Wall with Rabbi Debra
Shari Nemirow with Gail Norry, JFNA National Women’s Philanthropy Chair
Cantor who was arrested in February. This will be the first year that Shari will be taking a portfolio. She will be LOJE Co-Chair with Karen Kramer from Philadelphia. According to the incoming NWP chair, Ann Pava, this is an area that she wants to focus on over the next 2 years. The Lion of Judah Endowment is an endowment component of the Lion of Judah Major Gifts program. A woman creates a LOJE by
establishing a minimum fund of $100,000 or more in her name, ensuring the perpetuation of her Lion of Judah level Annual Campaign gift. The LOJE is a powerful statement of a woman’s commitment to tzedakah, providing a legacy for herself, her family and her community. In taking this position, Shari will also serve on the JFNA endowment committee which meets three times a year. “Serving on this board has enabled me to expand my knowledge of the work we do and bring back ideas and information to our community. It is truly an honor to be part of this wonderful group of women,” states Shari. We know that Shari will do an exceptional job in her new role! Please join us in congratulating her for assuming these responsibilities.
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Ty Goldman Ty will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on June 8. Corey Perlstein Corey will celebrate He is a 7th grader his Bar Mitzvah on at Cubberley MidJune 15. For his dle School, an avid baseball mitzvah project, he player and an accomplished donated his time yoyo player who enjoys entertaining people with his unique creating care packages for the needy at OCJCC. set of skills. TEMPLE BETH DAVID
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National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) will hold a Retreat on June 18, from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm, for officers, board members, and other interested participants to plan outreach and programming for the coming year. NCJW is known for its activist agenda in support of women, children and families and has initiated many programs in Long Beach over the years. As times and needs
change, these activities need to be evaluated and new priorities established. With a belief in communal responsibility for society’s well-being, NCJW also has an important role in advocacy for legislation. Rose Singer, leadership trainer from the National NCJW office in New York, will be assisting at the meeting, to be held at Temple Israel. There is no charge for this event, lunch will be included. For more information, contact Ann Millman at annmillman@ yahoo.com.
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