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FEATURE ARTICLE

A Celebration of Jewish Life, Arts & Culture By Sharon Kenigsberg, Director of Endowments & Community Development

ewish tradition celebrates life, and even in bleak times for our people, music, study and art were valued and those pursuits continued. Our Jewish Community is a vibrant one and each of our local agencies and synagogues offer Arts and Cultural programs that celebrate life, art, history, and culture. A wide range of activities take place in the areas of theatre, visual arts, music, lectures and Jewish cultural activities.

Symphony’s principal cellist Cécilia Tsan, who has played Kol Nidre at the temple’s High Holy Days services for many years. Congregants, Jewish community members, and members of the larger Long Beach community joined together for a glorious afternoon of music, learning, and camaraderie. Temple Israel’s journey into the Jewish arts continued in April, as they partnered with the Long Beach Opera and brought their travelling Opera@School performance of The Diary of Anne Frank Theatre & Film composed by Grigori Frid, to their Torah The Alpert Jewish Community Center Center middle school students, parents, (AJCC) is host to a wide variety of Jewish and community at large. Along with an Arts & Culture programs for children, interactive workshop introducing students Mordechai Rosenstein (2nd from left) with Temple Israel congregants during his artist-inteens and adults. In their youth department, residence visit to opera, audience members thoroughly classes are offered in theatre, art, dance enjoyed the engaging and moving ___________________________________ and writing. Each summer, teens are involved in performance of The Diary. Our Jewish Community is a vibrant one and the Michael Stuhlbarg Summer Stock program At Congregation Shir Chadash, there is a each of our local agencies and synagogues in which they are cast in a full production of a monthly music program called Kol Kolot, as Rabbi offer Arts and Cultural programs that Broadway play. This summer they will present the Laibson remarked, “Once a month we enjoy Kol celebrate life, art, history, and culture. full version of Grease. There are also community Kolot, literally ‘all voices.’ This group serves as a choir theatre programs for adults. Most recently this ___________________________________ of the whole during our Friday evening Progressive past spring they presented the musical Working. of Israel week, Beach Hillel also held its peace services. Members sit among the congregants, Each fall, the Long Beach Jewish Film Festival through graffiti program at CSULB, where students serving as an anchor for the contemporary music brings to our community the best in Jewish Films were able to pick up informational pamphlets on that we sing. All are welcome to Kol Kolot monthly from around the world. This year’s festival will Israel, become knowledgeable about the issues gatherings; there are no auditions. We sing for the debut on October 22, 23, 25 & 26. The Opening concerning the state of Israel, and have fun spray- pleasure of it!” Night event will once again be presented by painting messages of peace for Israel and the The CSULB Jewish Studies Program offers the Jewish Federation on October 22 and is world. an annual concert of Jewish music, held on the generously sponsored by Gelson’s. California State University, Long Beach campus. In 2012, they hosted Vanessa Paloma, a specialist Lectures & Classes Visual Art The AJCC Adult program hosts the popular in the Ladino music of the Jews from Spain and The Zena & Pauline Gatov Gallery, which is 92Y Lecture Series. With re-broadcasts from the Portugal. In 2013, they brought Yale Strom and his housed in the Lentzner Family Promenade of the 92Y in New York, they have offered lectures from klezmer band Hot Pstromi to Long Beach to play Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Jewish Federation Robert Wagner, Ruth Reichl, Michael Doran and and discuss the music of the Jews of Eastern Europe. Campus, is the site of ongoing art exhibits curated Simon Schama. Also in the mix of adult programs According to Dr. Jeffrey Blutinger, “We are looking by the AJCC. are local professors and rabbis discussing current forward to bringing more performers to campus in Through the AJCC Gottlieb Youth Art Show Jewish topics and subjects of interest to the the future, including musicians specializing in Judeoand the Evva Vale College Art Exhibit, budding community. To round out their program, the AJCC Persian music and Israeli music.” art students in middle school, high school and also offers classes in Jewish cooking, adult writing Temple Beth Shalom of Long Beach is college are offered the chance to display their classes, dance classes and community theatre presenting A Summertime Music Festival on June work through two unique endowed art exhibits. performances. 22, starring their own Cantor Judy Sofer and seven The gallery is also the viewing place for many For sixteen years, the CSULB Jewish Studies other Cantors from all over Southern California and local Jewish artists and traveling art shows and Program has run an annual series of eight-to-ten as far away as New York. exhibits. On permanent exhibit is the Max Gatov lectures for the Long Beach Jewish community. Mezuzah Display. These talks cover the diversity of the Jewish Community Involvement Temple Israel, through its Joys of Jewish experience such as: Jewish theology and The programs listed above are just some Learning program, was fortunate to have artist- ethics; politics (both national and local); Jewish examples of the richness of cultural arts programs in-residence Mordechai Rosenstein spend a relationships with other minority groups in Southern that take place. By your annual support of our dynamic weekend with them in January, sharing California; Jewish music, art, film, and literature; synagogues and agencies, you make these his love for art and Jewish tradition. During his Jews and sports; Jewish history, from the ancient programs possible. In order for us to maintain time there, Rosenstein created an original painting to the modern; the Holocaust; Jews and popular these programs, we need you! Join a planning for the congregation based on one of our core culture and Israel. Speakers have included committee, buy a film festival pass, and attend the values, hachnasat orchim (hospitality). He also professors, rabbis, writers, musicians, educators, lectures and synagogue concerts. In addition, there spent time with the Torah Center students, teaching and even movie directors and producers. All these are opportunities to name programs through the them about the history of Jewish art and painting, talks are free and open to the entire community. Jewish Community Foundation. For more information and sharing his stories of inspiration and creativity. on current and future naming opportunities or Beach Hillel celebrated its annual Israel Music to be added to our e-mail list, contact Sharon Week this year to honor Israel’s 66th birthday. In March, Temple Israel was honored to host Kenigsberg at 562-426-7601 x1008 or sharonk@ They believe that one avenue of gathering support the Long Beach Symphony’s Sounds & Spaces jewishlongbeach.org. for the Jewish state is through art. On day four performance, featuring among other musicians, the 2 | JEWISH COMMUNITY CHRONICLE | SIVAN-TAMMUZ | 5774

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INSIDE THE CHRONICLE

The Jewish Community

The Ten Commandments. E=MC 2. Blue Jeans. When you invest in the Jewish community you tend to get a pretty

GOOD RETURN.

YOU DON’T HAVE TO LOOK VERY FAR to see how much the Jewish community has contributed to society. In fact you don’t have to look beyond your own backyard. Jewish pioneer Samuel Heller came for real estate, other Jews came to operate produce stalls. They helped transform the Long Beach area from what was once a small town into a thriving center of commerce and culture, building many of the landmarks and iconic businesses.

D U R I N G T H E 2 0 T H C E N T U RY,

our community came together to create the charitable organizations that took care of Jews in need, and they established the Federation to solve our greatest challenges. Today the Federation is still at the forefront of innovation, helping people make a bigger difference - as individual philanthropists and as a community here in the Greater Long Beach area, in Israel, and around the world.

If you would like to increase your impact, and align your charitable goals with your Jewish values, we can help. The Federation and the Jewish Community Foundation offer a range of expert philanthropic services including: • Philanthropic Advising • Donor Advised Funds • Multi-Generational Philanthropy • Strategic Grantmaking • Legacy Planning • Philanthropic Education

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Morton & Susan Stuhlbarg AJCC Summer Stock Endowment Fund By Danny Levy, Director of Development

Michael Stuhlbarg

This past year we have shared with you the Power of Two: the Annual Community Campaign impact and the Fund for our Future stories about bequests and capital improvements to the campus. Now we’d like to share an individual story about program endowments through the Fund for our Future; programs that can be funded now with cash or stock, or funded into the fu-

ture through the establishment of an Endowment Fund. We are very lucky to have the support of Susan and Morton Stuhlbarg as they have just established the Morton & Susan Stuhlbarg Alpert Jewish Community Center (AJCC) Summer Stock Endowment. They have made provisions to bequeath funds to the Jewish Community Foundation, establishing an endowment fund for

the yearly administration of the AJCC Summer Stock Program, which will be named in honor of their son, Michael Stuhlbarg. It will now be known as the Michael Stuhlbarg Summer Stock Program. As you might imagine, at age thirteen Michael had no idea what career path he might take. However, when he was forced (by his sister, Laurie) to audition for a part in Bye Bye Birdie, he soon learned to enjoy acting, and of course, the applause and the acclaim that went with it all. After learning his craft at UCLA School of Theatre, and then receiving his BFA from The Juilliard School, he has spent the last 23 years creating a successful career as an actor. “We sincerely hope others will have the opportunity to make that choice after participating in the AJCC Summer Stock experience,” expressed the Stuhlbargs. We have many opportunities such as this across the community. You may wish to fund a current program now,

Where We Are as of 5/5/14

Michael performing at age 13

or set something up for the future. You may wish to provide all costs for the program, or contribute what you can to an already established fund. You might even be so moved to contribute to the Morton & Susan Stuhlbarg Alpert Jewish Community Center Summer Stock Endowment! You can participate in the Power of Two. No matter how big or how small, every community member can participate. Together we can and will secure the future of our Jewish Community, let us assist you in doing so. Please call Danny Levy at 562-4267601 x1007 to get started!

2014 Annual Community Campaign $1,540,000 to date $1,303,578

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Fund for our Future Capital Refurbishment Fund goal of $3,000,000 to date $614,230 Program Innovation Fund goal of $3,000,000 to date $513,403 Current & Future Endowment Funds goal of $10,000,000 to date $3,540,000

The AJCC Michael Stuhlbarg Summer Stock program performance of the musical Hairspray in 2013

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ANNUAL MEETING Honoring Our Leadership Deborah K. Goldfarb Chief Executive Officer, Jewish Federation Jewish Community Foundation

Each year the Jewish Federation and Community Foundation hold a combined annual meeting. This year, our Annual Meeting will take place at the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus on Thursday, June 12 at 7 pm. The entire community is invited to join in a reception, complete with wine and hors d’oeuvres prior to the meeting at 6 pm. During the evening, the two organizations will review their successes, elect and install new board members, and recognize leaders who have contributed to the furtherance of our missions in the community. Robert Baldwin Community Service Award The event is always a wonderful opportunity to come together to celebrate

our leadership. This year we are truly honored that Shirley and Eugene Ross 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 (1919-1992) whose life epitomized these principles and who was a loving role model for all whose lives he touched. Shirley’s contributions to our organizations, as a leader and a CPA have been innumerable. She spent 7 years as the Foundation’s Treasurer followed by a two-year term as Foundation President. She also served as Federation Treasurer and served a two-year term as Federation President. She continues to sit on the finance committees of both organizations, on both Boards, as well as on the Federation’s Allocations Committee. She is also an active leader at Temple Beth David. Gene, who is a retired CPA, has sat on both the Alpert Jewish Community Center

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Eugene and Shirley Ross

(AJCC) Board and the Senior Citizen Housing Board. Over the years at the AJCC, he has served as the Audit Chair and on the Finance Committee. In 2004, he was awarded the AJCC Presidents’ Founders Award for his almost full-time effort working with the center’s accounting staff during a difficult time of transition. He served as the Treasurer of the Senior Citizen Housing Board until he was termed out.

recognized for receiving the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) Endowment Award. Shari Nemirow will be recognized as the Long Beach National Women’s Philanthropy Kipnis-Wilson Friedland award winner, which will be officially given to her in September at the JFNA Lion of Judah Conference in New York. We hope you will all join us for this wonderful evening! To RSVP, contact Yolanda National Awards Fred Neuburger Young Two national awardees will Placencio at 562-426-7601 also be recognized that x1314 or yplacencio@jewishLeadership Award We are equally proud to evening. Shirley Ross will be longbeach.org. be able to present the Fred Neuburger Young Leadership Award to Matt Simmons. The award recognizes a young

Election & Installation of New Board Members Deborah K. Goldfarb Woman of Distinction Award for Economic & Social Development

Thursday, June 12, 2014 Shirley & Eugene Ross

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leader, aged 45 or younger, who has a vision for strengthening our community, the desire and ability to motivate others to become active in the community, and the ability to become a Federation leader. Matt currently serves on the AJCC Board of Directors where he has chaired several activities. He is also a founding chair of the Federation’s Long Beach Solomon Society.

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Fred Neuburger Young Leadership Award

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On Saturday, May 3rd, Soroptomist International of Long Beach held its Women Who Make A Difference Awards, recognizing the achievements of women in the Greater Long Beach community who have achieved distinction in their careers or fields of interest. Deborah Goldfarb, Chief Exectuive Officer of the Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation, was recognized for being a role model for other women and for making outstanding achievements in her profession and voluntary activities; demonstrating exemplary character, integrity and outstanding leadership skills; and contributing beyond the scope of her profession and position. Mazel Tov Deborah!

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CONGREGATIONS

R A B B I N I C

The Art of Revelation

R E F L E C T I O N S

By Rabbi Steven A. Moskowitz

This is how the moment of Revelation Rabbi Steven is described A. Moskowitz in the Torah: There is thunder, lightning, a dense cloud. God descends to this dimension in fire. Smoke rises up. The mountain trembles, and the people tremble. It is as if those aspects of creation which are inorganic and those which are organic are now merged in sympathetic resonance to the imminent presence of their Source. A horn blares. Yet, the Israelites’ senses are so convoluted that they see rather than hear those blasts and the roll of the thunder. Through all this interplay of sound and motion and light, there is a confounding of ordinary senses which discloses a new path to harmony with the Source of all life, with all of creation, with one’s fellow human beings. The moment at Mount Sinai is described in a palette rich with the media of the visual, movement, and musical arts.

It is art that provides the language which enables us to perceive what has always been there, but our complacency, our rigid orientation, and our stiff-necked attitude has kept us from seeing it. It was an artist, Bezalel, who was assigned the task of building a structure that would enable God to dwell among us. To see beyond the ordinariness, and discover there the extraordinary, this has always been the message of Jewish tradition. The appointed leader in our journey through the wilderness is one who sees that a bush is not a mere shrub. It is also a site of inflammatory truth: Free the enslaved! Our heritage esteems those gifted with the artistic talent to re-orient our vision through the darkness of the rote and the superficial to the light of texture and dimensionality. The primary talent of an artist is his ability to step away from the externalities of the thing and, disregard-

ing its outer form, gaze into its innerness and perceive its essence, and be able to convey this in his painting. This is how an artist can serve his Creator. (Rabbi Menachem Schneerson) Great artists disclose the light that our dullness to one another has enshrouded. The great 20th century chief rabbi and kabbalist Rav Kook once told a Jewish sculptor how much he admired the work of Rembrandt: I really think that Rembrandt was a tzaddik. We are told that when God created light, it was so strong that one could see from one end of the world to the other, but God was afraid that the wicked might abuse it. So God reserved that light for the righteous in the world to come. But now and then there are great men who are blessed and privileged to see it. I think that Rembrandt was one of them, and the light in his paintings is the very light that God created on Genesis day.

To disclose light is not the same thing as providing answers. In our tradition, answers tend to conclude the discussion and bring to a standstill the search for meaning. James Baldwin wrote: The purpose of art is to lay bare the questions that have been hidden by the answers. The art of the Revelation at Mount Sinai is its continuing capacity to disrupt our enslavement to the narrowest of paths and re-engage us in our construction of a world based on covenantal responsibility and mutual accountability. Rabbi Steven Moskowitz is Rabbi at Temple Israel in Long Beach. Shavuot, the Festival of Weeks, will be from sunset June 3 - nightfall June 5, 2014. Agriculturally, it commemorates the time when the first fruits were harvested and brought to the Temple. Historically, it celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai.

Area Synagogue Upcoming Events

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

Congregation Shir Chadash Friday, 6/6 @ 7 pm: Enjoy the ever popular Twilight Shabbat. A service with many opportunities to privately, and silently contemplate the meanings of the prayers. Come and enjoy learning contemporary and traditional melodies with Rabbi Howard Laibson. Contact the temple for more info.

all the toppings. Bring a dish to share! At Grace First Presbyterian Church, 3955 N. Studebaker Rd, Long Beach. Contact the temple for more info.

California’s Finest Cantors. $54/ticket or $500/table, includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. RSVP to the temple office.

Shul By The Shore Tuesday, 6/3 @ 9:30 pm: Late Night Learning; Wednesday @ 10 am – “Reading of the 10 Commandments” morning service with dairy lunch to follow; Thursday @ 10 am morning service, P’nai Or 11:30 am YIZKOR Service Tuesday, 6/3 @ 7:30 pm: with dairy kiddush to follow. An evening of prayer, singing, RSVP to susan@shulbythesstudy, and noshing to cele- hore.org. brate the giving of the Ten Commandments at Mt. Sinai. Temple Beth Shalom Dig deep into some great Sunday, 6/22 @ 3:30 Torah stories and a great hol- pm: A Festive Summertime iday dessert feast of blintzes, Music Festival starring Canberries, cake, ice cream, and tor Judy Sofer and Southern

Temple Israel Saturday, 6/14 @ 5:30 pm: Celebrate Cantor Finnley’s 30 years with Temple Israel and bid him adieu and shalom.

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A free Farewell Concert with Cantor Finnley and the Temple Israel Choir at 5:30 pm, followed by dinner at 7 pm. $36/person. Call the temple office to RSVP. If your synagogue would like to be a part of this listing, please submit your events to chronicle@jewishlongbeach.org.

Synagogue Directory Chabad of Los Alamitos (O) 12340 Seal Beach Blvd. Suite B-219 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Contact: Rabbi Shmuel Marcus Phone: 714-828-1851 Email: smarcus@jewishcypress.com Website: www.chabadlosal.com

Chabad of West Orange County/ Congregation Adat Israel (O) 5052 Warner Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Contact: Rabbi Aron David Berkowitz Phone: 714-846-2285 Email: info@chabadhb.com Website: www.chabadhb.com Congregation Lubavitch (O) 3981 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 Contact: Rabbi Newman Phone: 562-426-5480 Email: yitzyg@aol.com Congregation Shir Chadash (I) 6440 Del Amo Blvd. Lakewood, CA 90713 Contact Rabbi Howard Laibson Phone: 562-429-0715 Email:csclakewood@dslextreme.com Website: www.CongregationShirChadash.org Congregation Sholom Leisure World, Seal Beach (C) P. O. Box 2901 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Contact: Rabbi Galit Levy-Slater 562-493-2680 Email: duets@icloud.com Website: www.galityomtov.com P’nai Or (I) Long Beach, CA Contact: Cantor Steven Puzarne Email: cantor@pnaior.org Website: www.PnaiOr.org Phone 562-364-5154 Shul By The Shore (O) Seaport Marina Hotel 6400 Pacific Coast Highway Long Beach, California 90803 Contact: Rabbi Abba Perelmuter Phone: 562-621-9828 Email: rabbi@shulbytheshore.org Website: www.shulbytheshore.org Surf City Synagogue (C) Services held at the HB Central Library 7111 Talbert Ave. Huntington Beach Phone: 714-596-2220 E-Mail: info@surfcitysynagogue.org Temple Beth David (R) 6100 Hefley St. Westminster, CA 92683 Contact: Rabbi Nancy Myers Phone: 714-892-6623 Email: tbdavid@templebethdavid.org Website: www.templebethdavid.org Temple Beth Ohr (R) 15721 E. Rosecrans Ave. La Mirada, CA 90638 Contact: Rabbi Mark Goldfarb Phone: 714-521-6765 Email:tmplbthohr@aol.com Website: www.templebethohr.com Temple Beth Shalom (C) 3635 Elm Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 Contact: Rabbi David Cantor Phone: 562-726-4116 Email: rabbi@tbslb.org Website: www.tbslb.org Temple Israel (R) 269 Loma Ave. Long Beach, CA 90803 Contact: Rabbi Steven Moskowitz Phone: 562-434-0996 Email: info@tilb.org Website: www.tilb.org Temple Ner Tamid of Downey (R) 10629 Lakewood Boulevard Downey, CA 90241 Contact: Rabbi Daniel Mehlman Phone: 562-861-9276 Email: templenertamid1@dslextreme.com Website: www.downeytemplenertamid.org (R)=Reform (O)=Orthodox

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Family Shabbat Dinner at the Pool . . . . 2a Mah Jongg Tournament. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a Sr Adult Happiness & Humor Group . . . 2a

Fit Families Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a Tuesday Nights at the Pool . . . . . . . . . . . 3a Summer Sports Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a

Summer Swim Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a Theatrical Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4a Youth Summer Camps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4a

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JEWISH LIFE & CULTURE

America in the Middle East Lecture series with Don Schwartz, PhD. American foreign policy goals in the Middle East and how they have evolved. $10; $9/MVP per lecture

From President Ford to President Bush Wed, June 25, 7pm

Family Night at the “J”

Shabbat Dinner at the Pool Fri, June 6, 6pm Join other AJCC families for a wonderful Shabbat dinner at the Mary Alpert pool. We’ll enjoy races, music, Kosher hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, and dessert. Challah bread and grape juice will also be provided. $6; $5/MVP

Kabbalah Class Wednesdays, 12pm

Topics explored will include the Camp David accords, the Iranian revolution and subsequent hostage crisis, America's position in the Iran-Iraq War, and the first Gulf War.

The Last Three Presidents Wed, July 9, 7pm Middle East policies of our last three presidents, including the Oslo accords, reactions to the Arab intifadas, the rise of Osama bin Laden and Al-Qaeda, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and American attempts to mediate the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. For info, contact Susan Paletz, spaletz@alpertjcc.org, (562)426-7601, ext. 1012

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

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

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

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

The Zena & Pauline Gatov Gallery presents:

Local Long Beach Artist Paula Prager

Shavuot Luncheon & 10 Commandments

Wed, June 4, 12pm Exhibit will run May 21-June 30 Our Shavuot luncheon will consist of a fresh garden salad with creamy ranch Exhibition is FREE and open to the community dressing, blintzes, cream of corn soup and ice-cream bars for dessert . $6; $5/MVP

Happiness & Humor Group

AJCC Poker Club Tue, June 17, 6:30-10:30pm Join our friendly Texas Hold’Em Poker Club. Poker will be played, snacks & beverages will be served & cash prizes will be won. $25; $20/MVP (Cash Only) Contact Katie Clowdus, kclowdus@alpertjcc.org • (562)426-7601, ext. 1024

Fri, June 6, 11am Meets on the 1st Friday of each month This FREE ongoing monthly group, led by Dr. Susan Mathieu, will help you find the positive side of life. You’ll learn how to deal with difficult people and situations, steps to increase happiness in your own life, and the secret to a happy life. All senior adults are invited, so bring your friends and be ready to laugh. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. RSVP to Susan Mathieu

Rockin’ with Gil Alontar Senior Lunch Wed, June 11, 12pm Enjoy a Chinese chicken salad, fruit flavored popsicles, and more. $6; $5/MVP

FREE Senior Adult Lunch & Scrapbooking 7th Annual Mah Jongg Mania Tournament

Wed, June 18, 12pm

Sun, June 22 • 8:30am-4:30pm

Bring your favorite photos to our senior luncheon and stay for a scrapbooking lesson, supplies are included. Luncheon open to the entire community and is sponsored by CareMore.

Come join this year’s fun, friendly, & competitive tournament. All players must play the entire schedule to ensure equal tables throughout the day. Play will be run by the AJCC and Hadassah Southern Ca, L.B./O.C. Area. RSVP by June 13 to guarantee a spot, all others will be waitlisted until tables of four are filled. $50 includes a light breakfast and catered lunch.

Senior Adult 4th of July BBQ Party

To register, contact Susan Paletz, spaletz@alpertjcc.org, (562)426-7601, ext. 1012

Fri, July 4, 12-2:30pm

GESHERCITY YOUNG ADULTS Sponsored by the Alpert JCC & Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach

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

GesherCity Shabbat Fri, June 6, 7:30pm

If you’ve never been to a GesherCity event before, now is the perfect time! Our events are fun and casual. Find us on Facebook at GesherCity Lb

Come celebrate Independence Day with us at the “J” and enjoy a BBQ luncheon that includes kosher dogs, burgers, sweet potato fries, watermelon, and apple pie. Everyone wearing patriotic attire will receive a special gift and prizes. This is more than a celebration, it’s a party that must not be missed. $6 includes lunch and entertainment.

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.

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

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SPORTS & RECREATION

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

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

Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp at Stearns Park July 21-25 • August 18-22 Choose one week or both Monday-Friday: Ages 3-16 (Time depends on age)

Fit Families Where parents and kids play together!

Thursday, June 19, 6-7pm Meet in the Alpert JCC gym Children and teens ages 5-17 Must be accompanied by one parent or guardian

Fit Families, co-sponsored by MemorialCare, is a free program to encourage healthy habits in children and teens. This meeting will feature a fun aerobic activity and a healthy habit lesson which will be presented by doctors of MemorialCare. This event is FREE, bring the whole family.

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

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

Pete Davis Legends Basketball Camp

Around the “J”

WELLNESS & FITNESS

July 7-11 • July 14-18

AQUATICS PE Courtesy Desk (562) 426-7601, ext. 1051

Group Swim Lessons

Year Round Youth Swim Team

Mon & Wed or Tue & Thur

Ages 6-14 This is a competitive swim team, so all participants must tryout and be able to swim 25 yards with all 4 swim strokes. $90; $75/MVP (per month)

Ages 3-8 • 30 minute lessons •Tiny Tots (3-5): 1:30pm, 4pm •Beginner (4-6): 2pm, 3pm •Adv. Beginner (5-8): 3:30pm $95; $80/MVP(8 lessons, 4 wks)

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.

Players will receive a Pete Davis Legends jersey To register, contact Natalie Chernik at ext. 1205 or nchernik@alpertjcc.org

Mixed Martial Arts with Sensei Mac: July 28-August 1 Jiu Jitsu: August 4-8 Choose one week or both

Water Polo Mon & Wed, 4:15-5pm Ages 5-11 Come learn water polo fundamentals. We offer a Free tryout day the first week of class, call for details. 60; $50/MVP ( 4 wks)

Prep Swim Team

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri • 9am-Noon

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)

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

Alpert JCC/Webby Beginning Hip Hop/Jazz Dance Camp August 11-15 Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri • 9am-Noon

Tuesday Nights at the Pool 5:30-8:30pm

Ages 6-12 Professional instructors teach dancers beginning hip hop and jazz techniques to age-appropriate music in this action packed class. Kids will enjoy grooving to their favorite tunes! To register, contact Natalie Chernik at ext. 1205 or nchernik@alpertjcc.org

This summer pool guests can expect a line-up of extra good times as the Alpert JCC membership department presents Tuesday Nights at the Pool, come to swim and stay for the fun. For AJCC Members Only! •July 1: FREE BBQ •July 22: Luau •August 5: Beach Party •July 8: Island Night •July 29: Disney Night •August 12: 80s Night •July 15: Superheroes •August 19: FREE BBQ Food will be available for purchase and themes are subject to change

Pool Deck and Playground Rentals in the Summer The Alpert JCC offers its members two convenient outdoor locations that would be perfect for birthday parties and many other types of similar gatherings. Pool Rentals: $95 per hour / 2 hr. minimum / 40-person max / Weekends Only With this rental, you get reserved table space beside the pool, the pool is not exclusively reserved for the renter. For larger parties, or for after-hour events, people can contact Irene Velasquez or Dan Howe at (562)426-7601. Playground: $125 for a 4-hour block / 40-person max / Weekends Only This rental comes with tables, chairs, and easy-up canopies. The Playground is made available to the renter exclusively. Call for more info. (562) 426-7601.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 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.

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

MYART at the “J” July 28-August 15 3 week program Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri • 9am-Noon Instruction in movement, voice and acting help kids develop selfconfidence and team-work; the 3 weeks of rehearsals will culminate with the musical production. For grades 1-6.

Teen Summer Stock 2014 June 23-July 27 5 week program Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri • 12pm-5pm Explore your theatrical side while hanging at the "J" with friends old and new! This year's Summer Stock production of “Grease" provides opportunities for teens to participate in singing, dancing, acting, prop and costume prep, and more. Five weeks of preparation lead up to performances on Wed, July 23, Thurs, July 24, Sat, July 26, and Sun, July 27. For grades 6 & up.

Auditions will take place during the first week; teens must be registered for Summer Stock in order to audition.

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.

Movie at L.B. Towne Center ......Wed, June 25, 9am-4pm Knott's Berry Farm ..................Wed, July 2, 9am-4pm Beach.....................................Wed, July 9, 9am-4pm Knott’s Soak City.....................Wed, July 16, 9am-4pm OC Fair ...................................Fri, July 25, 10am-5pm

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JFCS

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

Pre-Marital Support Group Forms at JFCS, Begins June 19

Matthew Nickle and Pauline Lalezari will facilitate the JFCS Pre-Marital Support Group that starts on June 19

Getting married is a big decision, and a new pre-marital support group is forming at JFCS that is devoted to creating clear and open channels of communication between partners who have decided to take their relationship to the next level. The main topics will be family, finance, respect, intimacy, and commitment. Open discussions will be encouraged. “Our goal is to provide partici-

pants with the tools necessary to navigate their journey together,” said Debbie Feldman, Director of Clinical Services at JFCS. The cost to participate is $25 per week per couple, and the group will meet on Thursday evenings from 6 pm to 7 pm beginning on June 19. To register, please call JFCS. For more information on the group, ask for Matthew or Pauline.

Forum Slated for Autism, ADD, and Asperger’s Parents Are you a parent of a child who is on the Autism spectrum or who has been diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, or Asperger’s Syndrome? You’ll want to make plans to attend a special forum organized by JFCS and sponsored by Binnie & Jack Berro and family. The forum will take place on Tuesday, June 10 from

5:45 pm to 7:45 pm at the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus. The program will include five featured speakers who are specialists in the assessment and diagnosis of these conditions, treatment options and planning, parenting skills, occupational therapy, and medication and its alternatives. Attendees will also be

invited to join support groups that will provide an ongoing exchange of information and ideas among parents like themselves who have children with these conditions. The support groups will be led by JFCS clinicians and will meet weekly. There is no charge to attend this event thanks to the generosity of Binnie and Jack

Berro and family. Reservations are required as space is limited. A light meal will be provided to participants. Please note that the event is for adults only. For more information and reservations, please call JFCS.

Thank you to all of our generous sponsors* who made JFCS Race With A View 2014 a great success. TITLE SPONSORS

PLATINUM SPONSORS Barbara and Ray Alpert

Linda Haley and Dr. Marvin Zamost

GOLD SPONSORS

Binnie and Jack Berro & family Nancy and Mark Speizer

SILVER SPONSORS

Debbie and Rob Feldman Enterprise Rent-a-Car West Anaheim Medical Center Susan and Mort Stuhlbarg Amy and Rich Lipeles Dr. Leslie and Dr. Aaron Kern Toyota Gelson’s

COPPER SPONSORS

Arlene Solomon Rita and Dr. Barry Zamost Los Alamitos Medical Center Polsky Mediation/JAMS Liz and Mark Sharzer Dave Schneider Jewelry Liz and Jim Breslauer Tari and Alain Hirsch Dr. Gail and Dr. Tom Levy Shari and Larry Nemirow

Healing the world, one person, one family at a time. *Sponsors as of 5/1/14. Please let us know if we missed you so we can add you in our July ad.

BRONZE SPONSORS

Kenneth Cecil Accountancy Corp Kathryn Miles Barry Borkin Allergy and Asthma Care Center Lauren and Craig Reiser Karen Zoller and David Tillman Cardiovascular Care, Inc. Elaine and Howard Davis Berro Management Capri Realty Port of Long Beach Los Alamitos Pediatrics Linda and Rick Burney Norma and Jan Stein Robert Kronick Lindsey and Gary Fields Michelle and Steve Gordon & family Van’s Gourmet Gifts

CHROME SPONSORS

Barbara Wolfe Marcie and John Blumberg Barbara and Lee Shoag Re/Max College Park Realty Vicki Michaels Devorah Allen Arlene and Wally Spatz Erika and Carl Danson Linda and Stephen Gordon Barbara and Ben Alhadeff Carl Schiermeyer Susan and Brian Miles Paula and Larry Blum Barbara and Dr. Barry Israel John Pollaro Hank and Joyce Feldman The Kent Azarens Michele Berro Deborah and Rabbi Mark Goldfarb Ronnie and Dr. Eric Feldman Anita and Mark Newman

Sheila Pokras Juanita Moses Kathryn McDermott Janet Liss Gael and Dr. Glenn Libby Laurie Garabedian Charles and Cathleen Niederman Eva Schlesinger Wendi and Robert Bender Madge Pizer First American Home Buyers Protection Joy and John Fisher Shelley and Tom Carl Karen and Dr. Wayne Freeman Ted Van Boemel Dr. Bernard Fishman Diane and Ron Guest Elizabeth and Terry Fiskin Laura Orloff Phyllis Spear

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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HEBREW ACADEMY

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

Do You Ever Wonder What The Hype Is All About?

Happy campers enjoying their game at Silver Gan Israel Day Camp

Come to an open house and learn about the benefits of Silver Gan Israel Day

Camp and the stimulating environment they provide on Sunday, June 8 between

Mazel Tov Class of 2014 Anticipation and excitement is in the air at the Hebrew Academy as the year comes to a close and the middle and high school students prepare for their graduation. The Academy is a preschool through twelfth grade Jewish day school, which means that many of our graduates have been learning and growing together for well over a decade. Not only have they learned how to read, write and analyze English and Hebrew, but more importantly, they have learned how to apply their academics to

their everyday lives in order to make a positive contribution to this fast changing and complex world. The Academy has five core values and four main tenets. The school strives to help our students develop intellectually, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. When our alumni are asked what they remember from their Hebrew Academy days, their answers never cease to be a center for pride for their teachers, administrators, rabbis and the parents. Sometimes, you find an alumnus who only spent a

10 am – 2 pm. Families will have an opportunity to tour the campus, meet one of the

directors and ask any questions they may have. A pizza lunch will be available, free of charge, for all families to enjoy. “Camp families often convey that they wish they would have known about us sooner,” said Sender Engel, the camp director. “We thought it would be prudent to show off the campus and program on a quiet Sunday. With so many options, transportation, hot lunches, extended care, various day options and more, the SGI experience becomes one that will fit into any family’s lifestyle and schedule.” The ACA accredited camp

program runs from June 23August 22. At the open house, parents and children will learn about the schedule, field trips, counselors, hamster balls, laser tag, maze, swimming pools, imagination and game rooms, and much more. The open house will be held on the Silver Gan Israel/ Hebrew Academy campus and is open to the entire community. Please RSVP to admin@ CampSGI.com if you plan to join. To learn more about the camp and this open house, please visit www.SGI.Camp or call 844-SGI-CAMP).

Shared First-Hand Experiences year with us and he/she will always say – “that was the best year of my childhood life.” We are so very proud of our graduates who will celebrate their graduation the evening of June17th and are soon to be Hebrew Academy Alumni. We know that they will have the tools to be successful to go on with any pursuit they desire and become strong members of the Jewish community. We wish them the best and look forward to hear about their adult pursuits.

WE ARE THE HEBREW ACADEMY “At the Hebrew Academy my children and I are treated with warmth and understanding which makes us feel part of this fantastic community. Not only are my children receiving a stellar education, but they are also living and learning morals and ethics which will carry them through life at home, and in their careers.” – Valerie Bleakley & Family

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Gerda Seifer, bottom center, with Hebrew Academy students

At the Hebrew Academy, all students are required to take a Jewish history course about the Holocaust. As part of Holocaust Remembrance Day, a survivor of the Holocaust spoke to the upper school students. One of the students wrote the following about her experience: On Tuesday, April 28, Gerda Seifer, a Holocaust survivor, came to our school to speak with us about her experiences during and after the Holocaust. She told us about her experiences while living in Poland under the Russian occupation for the first two

years of the war, something that is not commonly spoken about. Then, she described her various close brushes with death while she hid from the Nazis. After the war, she managed to find her way to England with the help of Rabbi Solomon Schonfeld. Until this day, she says that when she meets someone, she evaluates their “Jewish appearance” and if they could pass themselves off as a gentile. The Holocaust is something that will affect her for the rest of her life and is important for us to remember.

Temple Beth Shalom of Long Beach is hosting a Summer Music Festival, with the theme Music Mai Tais and Mimosas, on Sunday, June 22 at 5 pm featuring Southern California’s finest cantors. Cantor Sofer is excited to present to the Long Beach community a musical selection that will range from classic cantorial melodies to contemporary and Broadway hits. Judy is a staunch believer that music brings people together, and what better vehicle than a concert

with friends. Her special guest, Cantor Faith Steinsnyder, is coming from New York to perform and support the fundraiser. Cantor Steinsnyder has taught at both HUC and JTS colleges, has popular CD recordings and has been named among the “Top Ten Jewish Female Vocalists” in America, by both Moment and Jewish Woman magazine. Included in the Festival line-up are local favorite cantors, Rabbi Glenn Gelman, Emeritus at Temple Beth Shalom,

Kids to Camp Race Night

and Nancy Linder, from Temple Beth David, along with her San Gabriel Choir who will be singing back up for the cantors. Leeav Sofer, Cantor Sofer’s son, a recent graduate from California State University, Long Beach, will also perform some popular duets with his mother. He is an accomplished musician, plays clarinet, piano and sings in the klezmer band Mostly Kosher. Cantor Sofer grew up in Fullerton singing and performing and has degrees

from UCI, CSUF and Hebrew University in Israel. Along with her duties as Cantor at Temple Beth Shalom, she is Director of Education for their Torah School. Through her work at the Federation and as a cantor, Judy Sofer has many friends here. She and her husband feel they have found a wonderful family at Temple Beth Shalom and love our Long Beach community. She warmly welcomes you to come enjoy the world’s best Mai Tai, listen to her friends’ per-

COMMUNITY

Cantor Judy Sofer Brings Music to Temple Beth Shalom

formances, and support this event. Other activities will include a silent auction, and 50/50 Raffle. Tickets start at just $36 (includes dessert and coffee) with VIP and Cocktail tickets at $90. For ticket, sponsorships and table information, please visit www.tbslb.org or call 562-426-6413. All proceeds will benefit Temple Beth Shalom and its programs.

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THANK YOU

to the additional donors who responded to the Chronicle Voluntary Subscription Drive.

CENTURY CIRCLE Joyce & Hank Feldman

On Saturday, June 21 the California Conference for Equality and Justice (CCEJ) and the Rotary Club of Long Beach are hosting their first annual Kids to Camp Race Night! It will be at Los Alamitos Race Course from 5 – 10 pm, in the Finish Line Room. Promising to be a night of fun, it will feature a buffet dinner, live music from the Jazz Angels and eleven great opportunity drawings, ranging from two Jet Blue tickets, to a sunset wine and cheese

cruise for eight. Tickets are $125/person or $1500 for a table of 10. Opportunity drawing tickets can also be bought; 6 for $50 or 14 for $100 (winner need not be present). All proceeds go towards Building Bridges, a 3-day human relations camp in which a diverse group of 150 highschool students head to the San Bernardino Mountains to learn about race, culture, bullying and conflict.

SPONSOR

Eleanor Guthman, a prominent local community member passed away on April 15th at the age of 96. A Chicago native, Eleanor received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Chicago, a Hebrew teacher’s degree from Spertus College, and a Master’s in Education from California State University, Long Beach. She was a teacher and reading specialist for LAUSD,

and taught Hebrew at Long Beach City College. As past president of SharonCarmel Hadassah, Eleanor was an active member in many Jewish organizations. She was married to Rabbi Sidney Guthman for 70 years and is survived by her children David (Caren) Guthman, Betty (Dr. Donald) Schwartz, five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Sherry & Morton Baum Marisa Perley Phyllis Perley

SUBSCRIBER

Susan Bernstein Diane & Ron Guest Bobbie Miller Bonnie & Mark Rosen

VIA EMAIL

Gail Webster & Norman Slomann As of 05/20/14

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COMMUNITY

NCJW Long Beach Activities On June 1 at 9:45 am NCJW’s Sunday Branch hosts an End-Of-Year Brunch and Installation at Katella Deli. Cost at door: $20. For more information, call Stephany

Rosenthal at 714-826-7522. June 17 marks the annual NCJW Retreat, from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm at Temple Israel. All interested members are encouraged to attend, whether

you are currently a Board Member or not, and help plan for 2014-2015. Lunch will be provided. Call Ann Millman at 562-439-8010 by June 13 to RSVP.

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We are accepting applications for the 2014-2015 ANLF classes. (Classes start September 2014)

For a brochure or application, contact Sharon at sharonk@jewishlongbeach.org | 562.426.7601 x1008.

Join Us for oUr shabbat services

Friday Evening Services conducted by Rabbi Steven Moskowitz, Cantor Finnley, and organist, David York. Saturday Morning Services and Torah Study conducted by Rabbi Moskowitz. Friday, June 6 7:00 p.m. Family Shabbat Service Saturday, June 7 8:45 a.m. Torah Study 10:30 a.m. Sabbath Fellowship Friday, June 13 6:00 p.m. Ruach Shabbat Saturday, June 14 8:45 a.m. Torah Study 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service

Friday, June 20 6:00 p.m. Tot Shabbat 7:00 p.m. Shabbat Evening Service Saturday, June 21 8:45 a.m. Torah Study 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service

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Friday, June 20 ~ 6:00 p.m. A fun, informal, child-centered Shabbat Service

Service includes a FREE Pizza Dinner. Please RSVP to the Temple Office

Friday, June 27 7:00 p.m. Got Shabbat! Service Saturday, June 28 8:45 a.m. Torah Study 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service

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

THANK YOU for the over 4,000 ACTS OF KINDNESS! Thank you to our wonderful community for coming together & making Big Mitzvah Day a successful day of mitzvot and giving back. We couldn’t have done it without all your time, energy and hard work. More than 380 people participated in onsite and offsite projects on Big Mitzvay Day!

Offsite projects Over 60 veterans were served lunch at the VA hospital 8 volunteers did laundry, read to animals & did light gardening at the City of Long Beach Animal Care Services 9 volunteers assembled shelves at the Women’s Shelter Volunteers fed 48 people for Sunday brunch at the Ronald McDonald House; another group of volunteers cleaned & did light gardening 7 volunteers delivered goodie bags & visited 17 children at the oncology, hematology & siblings departments at Miller Children’s Hospital Onsite projects 53 hygiene bags and 40 food bags were packaged by volunteers to be donated to men, women and families in need 11 volunteers helped cut pictures from magazines for the JFCS therapeutic art circle 700 items of clothing were given to the For the Child organization 120 hospital goodie bags were made and given to Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach 230 hygiene kits were assembled for the Urban Drop-In Center 938 PB&J sandwiches were made & donated to Love in the Mirror. Food Finders distrubted these & several cartloads of donated groceries. $243 worth of coins were rolled by volunteers to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Over 45 donors gave enough blood to save 135 lives Over $1,200 was raised at Alex’s Lemonade Stand to help cure childhood cancer $171 worth of freshly-baked Challah was sold by volunteers to increase awareness of social justice issues $5,000 was raised for the 2014 Annual Community Campaign by volunteer callers at the Jewish Federation’s Spring Ring Mitzvahville 30 tote bags were made to take to children at Save a Child’s Heart in Israel 70 flower pens were made to give to seniors for Mother’s Day 220 children’s books were donated for the Women Shelter of Long Beach Cookies were decorated & get well bags were made for children in the hospital Mitzvah Fair 15 community agencies & synagogues were in attendance with a successful day of creating community connections

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COMMUNITY

Here at home, in Israel and in more than 70 other countries, Jewish people depend on you. Through your donation to the Jewish Federation 2014 Annual Community Campaign, you deliver food, warm clothing, medicine and shelter. You bring new immigrants to Israel and begin their new lives. You nurture Jewish life from South America to the former Soviet Union. And you help us keep the Jewish Community Partnership a vital resource for everyone and anyone who calls our community home, regardless of faith or background. Please help us reach our goal of $1,540,000 - DONATE to the Annual Community Campaign - at JewishLongBeach.org. Questions? Call the Federation office at 562-426-7601.

CAMPAIGN ENDS June 30, 2014

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TRIBUTES & ANNOUNCEMENTS

P ROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY ATTORNEYS

Lawrence H. Nemirow, ESQ

PEDIATRICS

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

(562) 799-1379

Web Site: www.nemlawyer.com

C.P.A.’S Shari D. Nemirow, C.P.A.

Small Business accounting & income taxes for Corporations, Partnerships, Individuals 5242 Katella, #104, Los Alamitos

(562) 430-8231

Pamela Schulman-Flores, C.P.A.

Master of Science-Taxation, Tax Returns-all types, tax planning & audits Downey

(562) 803-5324

ELECTRICAL

PODIATRY Eric R. Hubbard, D.PM, F.A.C.F.S.

Board Certified-Foot & Ankle Surgery Adult’s and Children’s Foot Disorders Athletic Injuries-Custom Orthotics 2333 Pacific Ave., Long Beach

H & H ELECTRICAL

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

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ORTHODONTICS Brodsky Orthodontics

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Add your listing to our Professional Directory Call Khatera 562-426-7601 EXT 1006 for more information

FEDERATION TOWER APARTMENTS FREE Alpert JCC Membership Seniors 62+ pay only 30% of your income for rent!

(562) 426-8404

Tributes

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

Jewish Federation

GENERAL FUND •To Bob Rips, thinking of you & sending warm wishes your way, get well soon, from the Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff •To Karen & Tim Strelitz, in memory of your beloved father & father-in-law Curtis E. Blank, from the Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff •To Debbie Freeman, in memory of your beloved brother Philip, from the Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff •To Deanne & Richard Ruby, in memory of your beloved father & father-in-law Ernest Pelto, from Linda & Sanford Simmons •To Shari Nemirow, in honor of receiving the Kipnis-Wilson Friedland Award, from Bernie & Sherri Selmanson

•Jean Feldman •Bernard Fishman •Laurie & Brian Garabedian •Judi & Arthur Gelb •Deborah & Rabbi Mark Goldfarb •Diane & Ron Guest •Nicole & Dan Honigman •Sandra & Jerry Horwitz •Lakewood Regional Medical Center •Ann & Gene Lentzner •Nancy & Jim Linden •Bonnie Lowenthal & Evan Braude •Susanne & Norman Milkes •Barbara & Arthur Miller •Shelia Pokras •Dodie Robbins •Eva Schlesinger •Ken Schlesinger •Nancy & Mark Schneider •Gerda & Harold Seifer •Barbara & Leon Shoag •Gloria & Martin Simon •Renee Simon •Arlene Solomon •Nancy & Mark Speizer •Karen Zoller & David Tillman •Jenny & Martin Zavatsky Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation tributes: 562-426-7601 EXT 1314

ARLENE SOLOMON VISIONS •To Wendy Manasse-Wiese, Amy Lipeles, & Shari Nemirow, in honor or receiving the Women of VISIONS award, from AJCC Eva Schlesinger GENERAL FUND Jewish Community •To David & Jeri Goldstein & Foundation family, in memory of your mothGERDA SEIFER er, Norman Slomann & Gail YOM HASHOAH FUND Webster •Barbara & Ray Alpert •To Mark & Nancy Speizer, •Beverly August congratulations on the birth of •Binnie & Jack Berro your grandson Joshua, Barbara •Joyce & Alex Bloom & Ray Alpert •Jessie Butler •To Eva Schlesinger, congrat•Shirley & Earl Feiwell ulations on your granddaugh-

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