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Purim around the World

By Sharon Kenigsberg, Director of Endowments and Community Development

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Purim Activities

SUNDAY, MARCH 1 11:00 AM: Temple Beth David Purim Carnival WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 12:00 PM: Alpert Jewish Community Center Senior Adult Purim Lunch; sponsored by NCJW RSVP to Susan Mathieu @ 562-426-7601 x1721 5:30 PM: Shul By The Shore @Seaport Marina Hotel A FREE Interactive Purim Experience 7:00 PM: Temple Beth David A Night at the Red Carpet Purim Spiel: A star-studded top-hat & gowns event w/fashion police giving awards 7:00 PM: Temple Beth Shalom Purim Megillah Reading and Wine Tasting Contact Person: Leslie Day, office@tbslb.org 8:00 PM: Chabad of Los Alamitos 8th Day Concert at the Alpert JCC THURSDAY, MARCH 5 8:00 AM: Shul By The Shore @Seaport Marina Hotel Service & Megillah Reading 9:30 AM: Congregation Shir Chadash Service and Megillah Reading 10:00 AM: Alpert Jewish Community Center ECE Purim Parade & Spiel - “Oy Story” (Also on 3/6) FRIDAY, MARCH 6 6:00 PM: P’nai Or at 3955 N. Studebaker Rd, LB Shushan Purim Celebration & Shabbat Service RSVP to WendyF@pnaior.org or 562-364-5154 6:30 PM: Temple Beth Ohr Shabbat Dinner; “A Shushan Home Companion” Purim Spiel & Megillah Reading at 7:30 PM SATURDAY, MARCH 7 6:30 PM: Temple Israel Pop Star Purim Spiel & Masquerade Dinner Party $20 Backstage Buffet; RSVP to 562-434-0996 7:00 PM: Temple Beth Shalom A Purim Masquerade for Teens, 13-19 years old Presale tickets: $10; At Door: $15 Contact: Logan, 562-743-0919, logannantais@gmail.com 7:15 PM: Congregation Shir Chadash Wonder-ful Purim Spiel, based on music by Stevie Wonder SUNDAY, MARCH 8 11:00 AM: Temple Beth Ohr “Once Upon A Time” Purim Spiel 11:30 AM: Alpert JCC & Jewish Federation COMMUNITY PURIM CARNIVAL & BIG MITZVAH DAY 12:00 PM: Temple Beth Ohr BOLTY Purim Carnival & Lunch *For more information, please contact the synagogue using the Synagogue Directory on page 8.

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ince Haman met his fate on a tree in ancient Persia, Jews have celebrated Purim with an infectious enthusiasm. In different parts of the world, Jews historically have created their own customs to commemorate the deliverance of the Jewish people from their destruction. Throughout our history, many communities even celebrated their own “Purims” to commemorate salvations from evil decrees, or attempted persecutions or massacres.

If you google “Purim Around the World,” you will find several websites (www.jafi.org and www.virtualjerusalem.com) that recount Purim traditions from communities where Jews have flourished in different time periods, Persia, Yemen, Egypt, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Italy, France, Salonika, Rhodes, Libya, Tunisia, Bukhara, Afghanistan, Germany and more. Many of these countries no longer have Jewish communities, but wherever Jewish communities do exist, you are assisting them through your contributions to the Jewish Federation Annual Community Campaign.

A portion of your annual campaign dollars provide food, counseling, Jewish education programs and holiday celebrations, vocational services, senior programs and much more in Israel and in 60 countries around the world. Jewish Federations touch more Jews than any other organization in the world.

Purim in Israel Purim is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in Israel. Shlomit Jackson, Alpert JCC Jewish Educator, who is an Israeli-American shares these thoughts, “Purim in Israel is embraced by the whole country, from religious Jews in Jerusalem to secular Jews in Tel Aviv. It is a time of festivity and celebrated far beyond its original religious roots. Purim parties take place across Israel, with Purim street parties and carnival atmospheres taking place in almost every city, town and village in the country. Purim is also a holiday that emphasizes the community and gift giving, not only to your friends and family but to the needy as well.

With so much going on, and so much color in the amazing costumes that can be seen, Purim in

Kids having fun at last year’s Purim Carnival

Israel is a fascinating time to be in the country.”

(Our community has a trip planned to Israel and Spain, that everyone is invited to join this fall.

Please see the article on page 12.)

Celebrating Purim in our Community As you can see by the sidebar on this page, there are an abundance of Purim activities hosted by various local synagogues and organizations for all to attend. The culmination of the festivities will be the Community Purim Carnival and Big Mitzvah Day on Sunday, March 8 from 11:30 am - 3 pm, where admission is free. This is Day 36 of our 100 Days of IMPACT! Kosher food will be available for purchase, amazing rides and games, mitzvah projects for both children and adults, a blood drive, vendors, information about ongoing volunteer opportunities in the community, synagogue and agency information tables, and much more. Volunteers are needed for both the Purim Carnival and Big Mitzvah Day projects; please contact Diane Johnson at djohnson@alpertjcc.org or 562-426-7601 x1013 to help out.

So as we rejoice this Purim, let’s not forget our brothers and sisters around the world. If you would like to make your annual campaign contribution please go to www.jewishlongbeach.org or call Danny at 562-426-7601 x1007.

ITEMS NEEDED FOR MITZVAH PROJECTS:

SUNDAY, MARCH 8 Do a mitzvah at the Purim Carnival  Projects open from 11:30 am - 3:00 pm  Connect with local organizations who need volunteers through the Mitzvah Fair 

FOR QUESTIONS OR TO VOLUNTEER: Call Diane Johnson at (562) 426-7601 x1013

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The Jewish Community

THE POWER OF TWO

Where We Are

When a child needs an education, a family loses their income or an entire community is devastated by a disaster, Federation provides a safety net. It’s a pledge we live by.

as of 2/20/15

We are there to help a distressed family regain their footing. To rescue and rebuild after a catastrophe. We make sure a Holocaust survivor isn’t deserted, and that no one who is disabled is without assistance.

Through the Alpert Jewish Community Center’s Early Childhood Education program, The Hebrew Academy Jewish Day School, Hillel on campus, local Synagogue education and Israel travel scholarships we’re seeking innovative approaches to supporting, nurturing students to discover or reconnect to their Jewish identity where ever there’s a longing.

2015 Annual Community Campaign $1,540,000 to date $910,451

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Fund for our Future Capital Refurbishment Fund goal of $3,000,000 to date $962,619 Program Innovation Fund goal of $3,000,000 to date $1,099,399 Current & Future Endowment Funds NEW GOAL $15,000,000 to date $9,400,000

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The Fund for our Future campaign is now at over 70% of the goal! The best part is we have an ever increasing scope of people supporting this effort. It is really quite simple to participate at any dollar amount, we love the small individual gifts just as much as the large family gifts. These gifts can be through cash, endowments or bequests. We can only reach our goal through widening the participation. A community effort to support the community’s future is necessary.

Below is our current supporters of the three funds: Capital Refurbishment Fund Goal $3,000,000 | Current $962,619 Barbara & Benjamin Alhadeff Christina Goldman Nancy & Robert Kline Niederman Rochelle & Lance Sieger Barbara & Ray* Alpert Diana Gonzalez Robert Kronick Kelley Perler & Joel Perler Soref-Breslauer Texas Foundation Adele & Ronald Banner Michelle & Steve Gordon Eve Kuncewicki Donna & Jeffrey Punim Barbara & Steven Sperling Binnie & Jack Berro Claire Guillen Paula & Harvey Labko Phillips Steel Norma & Jan Stein Jackie & Thomas Besley Anne Gundry Linda & Eugene Lassers Karen & Jack Rabin Susan & Mort Stuhlbarg Renee Simon & Jack Blecher David Hillinger Jerome Leff Deb Lewis & Michael Rosen Susan & Murray Taubman Marcie & John Blumberg Michelle & Kevin Hoehn Patrice & David Lemmerman Helen & Bob Rosenberg Sharon & Robert Turner Jeffrey Blutinger Nicole & Daniel Honigman Gail & Tom Levy Shirley & Gene Ross Erica Vega Linda & Richard Burney Sandra & Gerald Horwitz Danny Levy Jill & Lewis Rosenberg Jeff Voorhees Megan Carlson Brenda Jacobs & Dominic Walter Levy Lynne & Neil Rosenstein Meo Elizabeth Wadleigh Sharon & William Coleman Nancy & Jim Linden David Sacks Laurel & Alan Jarrick Wendy Wiese Manasse & Gail & Curtis Desilets Amy & Rich Lipeles Sidney Schulman David Wiese Mark Dressner & Matt Davis Drs. Craig Kain & Kevin Karen Codman & Todd Litwin Gerda & Dr. Harold Seifer O’Grady Nancy & Howard Epstein Bonnie Lowenthal Elizabeth & Dr. Mark Sharzer Rita & Barry Zamost Andrea & Don Kaiser Linda Haley & Marvin Lindsey & Gary Fields Susan & Bill MacLaren Melissa Marcus & Eric Zamost Ronni & Robert Kaplan Shatzkin Joyce & Hank Feldman Kathryn Miles * of blessed memory Lynn & Jonathan Kass Barbara & Leon Shoag Joanne & David Feldman Susan & Richard Miller Linda Keiles & Leslie Ciletti Cynthia Schein Deb & Rob Feldman Shari & Larry Nemirow Vania Kimbrell Ivy & Albert Shohet Debbie Freeman Wendy Nichols-Julien Rona & Dr. Joel Kizner Doreen & Irwin Shuldiner Barbara & Ned Gaylord Cathleen & Charles Program Innovation Fund Goal $3,000,000 | Current $1,099,399 Linda Alexander Lindsay & Gary Fields Lynne & Jonathan Kass Barbara & Ray* Alpert Lauren & Stuart Friedman Leslie & Aaron Kern Helene Ansel & Andy Kincaid Barbara & Ned Gaylord Rona & Dr. Joel Kizner Binnie & Jack Berro Deborah & Rabbi Mark Paula & Harvey Labko Rita & Ronald Botwin Goldfarb Ellen Goldsmith & Rabbi Liz & Jim Breslauer Nicole & Michael Gray Howard Laibson Linda & Richard Burney Sarah & Yanki Greenspan Danny Levy Elaine & Howard Davis Roberta Herman James Licht Nancy & Howard Epstein Gary Jackson Amy & Richard Lipeles Joyce & Hank Feldman Laurel & Alan Jarrick Kathryn Miles Current & Future Endowments | Legacy Promises Barbara & Ray* Alpert Linda Frankel & Alan Sherry Cheryl Avirom Arlene & Rick Freeman Mel Berger Karen & L. Wayne Freeman Jeff Blutinger Lea & Dennis Gerber Jessie Butler Linda & Stephen Gordon Miriam & Irving Carr Dov Gartenberg Joyce & Hank Feldman Bryna Kane & Jerry Kaufman

Rita Moore Cathleen & Charles Niederman Sandy & Daryl Phillips Karen & Jack Rabin Deb Lewis & Michael Rosen Shirley & Eugene Ross Melissa Marcus & Eric Shatzkin Ivy & Albert Shohet

Goal $10,000,000 | Current $9,400,000 Vicki & Seth Kogan Helen & Robert Rosenberg Ruth & Gary Leibowitz Cynthia Schein Judith & Gordon Lentzner Gerda & Harold Seifer Ann & Gene Lentzner Sherri & Bernie Selmanson Carin & Eric Maher Myrna & Leonard Simon Carol Masters Linda & Sanford Simmons Karen & Jack Rabin Norma & Jan Stein

Linda & Sanford Simmons Myrna & Leonard Simon Arlene Solomon Mary Sramek Sheryl & Jeff Stewart Romola & Eugene Temkin Jeff Voorhees Sharon & Dennis White * of blessed memory

Susan & Mort Stuhlbarg Julie & Rocky Suares Richard Wolpow Rita & Barry Zamost Karen Zoller & David Tillman * of blessed memory

As part of these three funds, we recently choose four priority projects to support. We are happy to report that through the generosity of a large number of the community members listed above at our bi-annual Legacy of Leadership Event we raised additional funds for these specific projects: Alpert Jewish Community Center Falk Family Playground Refurbishment

Hebrew Academy Library Upgrade Project

Jewish Family & Children’s Service Lobby & Counseling Offices Refurbishment

Long Beach Hillel New Outdoor Kitchen & Patio

Fund for our Future Program Innovation Fund

You can join in by supporting any or all of the four priority projects by giving what you can to the three different funds. Each of our partner agencies have many priorities and current programs and services they need to fund for preserving for the future. You can help! Please contact us at (562) 426-7601. We are happy to work with you! www.jewishlongbeach.org | MARCH 2015 | 5

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Each year, the Arlene Solomon VISIONS Dinner honors women leaders who have made a difference in their Jewish organization.

Hosted by Jewish Federation Women’s Philanthropy, women from across the community enjoy an evening meal, min-

gle with friends and listen to a motivating program.

On Thursday, April 30, 2015, Dr. Terri Orbuch, PhD, also known as the “Love Doctor”, will speak to women about the difference between lust and love and maintaining healthy relationships. Dr. Orbuch

has been featured on TED Talks, The Today Show, The Katie Couric Show, ESPN and CNN. Her books include: 5 Simple Steps to Take Your Marriage from Good to Great and Finding Love Again: 6 Simple Steps to CONTINUED on page 15

Federation and Community Mourn the Loss of Eva Schlesinger Beth Shalom, The Hebrew

Deborah K. Academy, ADL, JNF, Israel Goldfarb Bonds, NCJW, Hadassah,

Chief Executive Officer, Jewish Federation Jewish Community Foundation

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our beloved community member Eva Schlesinger.

Eva passed away on Wednesday, February 11.

I can only begin to tell you how much our community will miss her. We all knew Eva as a loving, quiet woman who brought elegance to everything she touched. Rising from the tragedy of the Holocaust, she carried a fierce determination and indomitable spirit.

She exhibited tremendous self-discipline, and was resolute about her Jewish faith.

In Eugene, she found her equal and her soulmate, and she was so proud of all they accomplished together as major philanthropists in our community. While Eugene was often seen as the “spokesperson” of the family, make no mistake, Eva was an equal force behind their generosity and passion to repair the world. The first time I met her nearly ten years ago, she made it clear to me that the decision to support our community was truly shared between the two of them.

The causes they supported were extensive: their dear congregation, Temple

the Jewish Federation & Jewish Community Foundation and our partner agencies the Alpert Jewish Community Center (AJCC), Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS), Hillel, and the Hebrew Academy. They gave ongoing, huge support to all of these organizations, and Eva loved them all.

When Eugene passed away, it left a huge hole in Eva’s life and in their shared philanthropy, but she was determined to carry on this legacy on her own. To her last moments she supported them proudly, and she even attended the community Legacy of Leadership Event in January.

Understandably, the largest causes that the Schlesingers supported revolved around the perpetuation of Jewish life and education around the Holocaust and Israel.Eva was very proud of their connections to the US Holocaust Museum, The Chapman University Rogers Center for Holocaust Education, and the USC Shoah Foundation Institute.

Locally, Eva and Eugene established memorials to the Holocaust at the Hebrew Academy and the AJCC in remembrance of their many family members who perished. Eva was most proud

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Eva & Eugene receiving the Lifetime of Service Award at the 2011 Legacy of Leadership Event

of her work with Eugene on the establishment of an endowment at California State University, Long Beach to support the Holocaust Teachers Training Program which was started by Gerda Seifer. This intensive program is designed to give public school teachers the appropriate tools to teach tolerance.

Eva and Eugene’s names will live on in perpetuity as benefactors of this program which was so important to Eva. I believe that Eva accomplished in her life what she had set out tenaciously to do - to make meaning out of the tragedy of the Shoah, to believe that the horror she and Eugene lived through had a purpose, that they were spared to bring hope to future generations. And, she did. She was an inspiration to all of the staff at the Federation, AJCC, and JFCS, through her participation in

senior programs, especially after Eugene’s passing. She was determined to carry on, to exercise, to keep herself strong. We loved seeing her come in with her warm smile and cheerful greetings.

But the largest legacy Eva left was her grandchildren. She was so proud of each of them. The highlight of each of my visits to Eugene and Eva’s home was seeing all of the grandchildren’s latest pictures, and hearing her proud updates on each of them. She always glowed!

Eva accomplished through her family and her community what was most important to her - the continuation of Jewish life and culture. We will miss her, but the community will always remember her.

Eva is survived by her daughters, Veronica Schweitzer and Judy Raykoff, and their families.

Small Actions Make A Big Difference

By Sharon Kenigsberg, Director of Endowments and Community Development

believe that in life, whether it’s a financial gift or a small donation of time, food or donated goods, there is a huge difference between something and nothing.

It’s the difference between night and day.”

Alan Sherry & Linda Frankel on a Federation’s community mission to Israel in 2011

Once a man was walking along a beach. The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day. Off in the distance he could see a person going back and forth between the surf’s edge and the beach. Back and forth this person went. As the man approached, he could see that there were hundreds of starfish stranded on the sand as the result of the natural action of the tide.

The man was struck by the apparent futility of the task.

There were far too many starfish, many of them were sure to perish. As he approached, the person continued the task of picking up starfish one by one and throwing them into the surf.

As he came up to the person he said, “You must be crazy. There are thousands of miles of beach covered with starfish. You can’t possibly make a difference.” The person looked at the man.

He then stooped down and picked up one more starfish and threw it back into the ocean. He turned back to the man and said, “It sure made a difference to that one!”

Linda & Alan’s Philosophy on Philanthropy For Linda Frankel and Alan Sherry, the starfish story sums up their philosophy about the commitment they‘ve made to do what they can to take care of others. They both feel strongly that they have an ethical and moral obligation to help those less fortunate. This belief led them to the Jewish Community Foundation and the process of determining what their legacy would be. Linda and Alan have chosen to leave a bequest through the Jewish Community Foundation to both Jewish and non-Jewish causes.

For years, they were hesitant because they didn’t think they were ‘in the same league’ with people who had more resources; they feared they couldn’t give enough to make a worthwhile difference. But after a while that felt like an excuse. Linda explains “because all together, the collective, communal efforts are significant. Our gifts, combined, affect individuals who wouldn’t get access to life changing programs, assistance and opportunities. We

Their Jewish Journey Linda and Alan met in the early 90’s (before J-date), when answering an ad in the Jewish Journal meant leaving a voice mail.

Judaism was equally important in both of their lives.

Alan was raised in a conservative synagogue on the East Coast and Linda grew up in the reform Wilshire Boulevard Temple right here in Los Angeles.

Her grandparents were philanthropic and she witnessed from an early age that tzedakah was a priority in her family. Her dad, who worked in the toy industry, was always donating toys, and was active in the Los Angeles Federation. Linda’s mom’s family, originally from Lithuania and Vienna, fled the Holocaust and went to live with relatives in Selma, Alabama before moving to Los Angeles. Linda grew up at the Wilshire Boulevard Temple Camps and was inspired by Rabbi Wolf, who founded them. Both she and Alan believe in the power of Jewish camping to instill values and a love for access to a Jewish social life. It made a powerful impact and it is one of the causes they plan to include in their legacy.

Alan was influenced by Linda’s family’s commitment to tzedakah, but he also has been inspired by the pri-

or generation of community leaders both locally in Long Beach, and nationally. He feels they have a blueprint of priorities and action we can all emulate, to some degree, regardless of how modest or great our financial wealth.

Alan started his small business after a job transfer led him to the west coast.

After 24 years of hard work, he has been blessed with success and wants to share that good fortune with others.

Alan states, “I look forward to retiring and working with charities where I can make a difference. I want to be a philanthropist and give funds away the best I can, while I am alive and after I am gone.” Alan and Linda are also involved with Operation Jumpstart (OJS), which helps disadvantaged youth. In addition to a financial commitment to OJS, they have both mentored students there, facilitating the pursuit of education and meaningful careers.

A passionate musician, Alan is excited to be involved with the Jazz Angels as well.

worked on a kibbutz, while Alan’s first time was with our Federation’s community mission in 2011. Linda remarks, “Travelling to Israel with the Federation allowed us to see the depth and breadth of the services provided to those in need. It brought it to life. I learned that through our Federation system, we support Birthright Israel and many social and educational programs for immigrants.”

“Going on the Israel trip made me more committed to Israel’s continuity and to helping youth visit there,” Alan adds. “While we cannot give a large amount away each year, we can leave a portion of our estate to charity through the Jewish Community Foundation. The number is not important.

What is important to us, is that we do our part. After making sure that your family is taken care of, I want to encourage everyone in our community to think about leaving something to the causes they care deeply about.”

For more information on bequests and leaving your Commitment to Israel own personal Jewish lega Their commitment to the cy, please contact Sharon Jewish community also ex- Kenigsberg at 562-426-7601 tends to Israel. Linda first went x1008. to Israel after high school and

Become a Legacy Society Member

Make a promise today to make a difference tomorrow!

Sign a Letter of Intent to leave a bequest through the Jewish Community Foundation.

Once you sign a Letter of Intent, you are invited to be our guest at the

Legacy Society Brunch Sunday, May 3, 2015 @ 11:00 am

Call 562-426-7601 today to speak with a Foundation staff member and secure your spot at the brunch.

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Purim: The Joy of Finding One’s Place in the World

By Rabbi Steven A. Moskowitz

“When everyone finds his or her place in the world, there will be great singing and rejoicing.” (Rabbi Nachman of Breslov) Purim is a holiday which answers the very first question God asks humanity in the Bible. After having eaten from the tree of knowledge, Adam and Eve hide in the bushes from God. God calls out to them, “Where are you?”

Jewish tradition teaches that God’s question was not about Adam and Eve’s physical location; God was asking them if they understood their moral and spiritual purpose in the world. Their respective answers, demonstrating a total avoidance of responsibility for their conduct, disclosed how ill-prepared, how naked they were, for the roles they had been assigned: of being God’s co-creators and stewards of the world. Their lack of understanding set them on a journey, one which each

one of us replicates in our own lives.

In the cycle of the Jewish calendar year, Purim is the concluding holiday. Over the course of a year, we have read the Torah in its entirety, observed moments of loss and mourning, celebrated new beginnings, and roused ourselves to embark on three pilgrimage festivals. We arrive at the final calendrical stop, Purim, before crossing over into the dimension of a new cycle. Our year’s banquet of wisdom has prepared us to be able to answer responsibly God’s primary question: “Where are you?”

Curiously, the geographical setting for the story of Purim is exile. Esther and Mordecai and their fellow Jews are living not in the promised land of Israel, but in the Persian capital Shushan, located in what is now Iran. Yet, this setting only

highlights the true nature of God’s question to us. It is not “where are you living?” but “how are you living?”

When Mordecai presents Esther with information about Haman’s plans and urges her to intercede with the king, Esther’s initial response is to draw back in fear. Mordecai advises her: If you keep silent, even if someone else prevents the slaughter Haman has planned, you and your entire lineage will perish. Mordecai then challenges Esther: “And who knows, perhaps you have reached this position of sovereignty for just such a crisis.”

At that, Esther publicly proclaims her true identity and averts a catastrophe for her community.

Today’s world is not in short order of impending disasters, both for Jews in particular and for humanity in general. Sometimes it seems like the world is upside down;

the unethical get rewarded, yet those who are eager to Rabbi Steven live with every- A. Moskowitz one in peace are instead shunned by their neighbors.

Purim is a reminder of our capacity to overturn the world, to set things morally right side up.

Awakening to and embracing our responsibilities for all creation, for all who live on this planet, is a profound answer to God’s question to each and every one of us. When we answer “Hineni! Here I am!” we find our sacred place in the world. And when we do so, there is “great singing and rejoicing” throughout creation.

Rabbi Steven Moskowitz is Rabbi at Temple Israel in Long Beach

Area Synagogue Upcoming Events

Please contact the synagogue directly with any questions using the directory and see our Community Calendar at www.jewishlongbeach.org for more community event listings.

P’nai Or Friday, 3/6, 6pm: Shushan Purim Celebration and Shabbat Service.

Come be part of the fun in the Fireside Room & Youth Lounge at 3955 N. Studebaker Rd, Long Beach.

An Early Bird Soup and Salad Dinner will be served ($12/ person, RSVP required), followed by a short Shabbat service, a raucous Megillah reading, and hamantaschen. Bring your own “groggeroni” (a box of mac and cheese works great)! To RSVP for the dinner, please email WendyF@pnaior.org or contact the temple for more info.

Family @ Seaport Marina Hotel. $5 boxed dinners; a magician & balloon artist, Megillah reading, costume contest for kids, face painting, Purim crafts & refreshments.

(A separate Megillah reading for adults with L’Chaims) Temple Beth David Sunday, 3/8, 10-11:30am: Rabbi Myers will continue her Interfaith Connection series (which began on February 8) with this session titled “Marriage and Children.” All are invited to attend this very unique presentation.

Temple Beth Shalom Friday, 3/13, 7:45pm: Special “Beginnner’s” Service, Shul By The Shore sponsored by the Sisterhood.

Wednesday, 3/4, 5:30pm: On this day, tens of thousands A FREE Interactive Purim of Jews will be gathering at Experience for the Entire synagogues to celebrate

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

Shabbat: will you be one of them? This year, in honor of Shabbat Across America, Rabbi David Cantor will lead a special service, followed

by Oneg at 9pm. Come and join us on this very special evening, we encourage a large turnout!

Jackson’s Thriller Megiller at 8 PM. Come dressed as your favorite pop star & join the fun! Everyone welcome, RSVP to the temple office.

Sunday, 3/22, 10:30am: Temple Israel Sisterhood Membership Brunch. Dr. Susan Mathieu will speak Dream Big & Dare to Smile.

Temple Israel RSVP to Charmaine 562 Saturday, 3/7, 6:30pm: 434-0996 by 3/13. Free Pop Star Purim Shpiel & to Temple Israel Sisterhood Masquerade Dinner Party. paid up members; $10 all Backstage Buffet: $20/per- others. son; Purim Shpiel, Michael

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Temple Beth Shalom (C) 3635 Elm Avenue Long Beach, CA 90807 Contact: Rabbi David Cantor Phone: 562-426-6413 Fax: 562-426-7824 Email: office@tbslb.org Website: www.tbslb.org Temple Israel (R) 269 Loma Ave. Long Beach, CA 90803 Contact: Rabbi Steven Moskowitz Phone: 562-434-0996 Email: info@tilb.org Website: www.tilb.org Temple Ner Tamid of Downey (R) 10629 Lakewood Boulevard Downey, CA 90241 Contact: Rabbi Daniel Mehlman Phone: 562-861-9276 Email: templenertamid1@dslextreme.com Website: www.downeytemplenertamid.org (R)=Reform (O)=Orthodox

(C)=Conservative (I)=Independent

3801 E. WILLOW STREET LONG BEACH, CA 90815 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Phone: (562) 426-7601 www.alpertjcc.org

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Letter from the Executive Director Spring is once again upon us (we who are fortunate to live in Southern California), and we are coming into another exciting time in the Jewish year!

At sundown on the evening of March 4, we celebrate Purim, and on the evening of April 3, Pesach begins!

Here at the Alpert JCC, we have many opportunities to participate in this revitalizing time of year.

In the Book of Esther, we read that Purim is a time for “feasting and merrymaking,” as well as for “sending gifts to one another and presents to the poor” (Esther 9:22). On March 4, Chabad of Los Alamitos and the Alpert JCC are bringing the Jewish Rock Band 8th day to perform at the J. This festive “adult” event will take place at 7pm and will include 8th Day’s own special version of the Megillah reading, Hamantaschen, and a kids’ craft room. Tickets are available through 8th Day’s or GesherCity’s Facebook page.

On March 8 from 11:30-3, the AJCC will again be hosting the ever-popular, endlessly fun for kids of all ages, Community Purim Carnival and Big Mitzvah Day! As part of the carnival-like atmosphere of Purim, I encourage you all to dress up and participate in our costume contest! This tradition of wearing costumes is said to come from when Esther “masked” her Jewish identity. There will be carnival rides and games, a Ferris wheel, racers, pony rides (with real ponies!), a petting zoo, mitzvah projects, and Kosher food and Hamantaschen for sale.

As I also mentioned last month, on March 21 from 7-11pm, our Casino Royale is sure to be a fantastic night of dancing, blackjack, raffles, and roulette. This fabulous evening is a great opportunity to pull out the cocktail attire and spend a night “on the town,” all while supporting our Early Childhood Education and Youth Department. And it’s going to be a blast!

Tickets are available for purchase on our website.

In anticipation of Passover, on March 30 at 6:00pm, we will again have our beautiful Women’s Seder, led by Ellen Goldsmith and Amy Lipeles.

The Community Passover Seder will be on April 4. More details for both those events are available on the website.

May your Purim be full of fun, frolic, gift-giving and Hamantaschen. I look forward to seeing all of you at all the exciting upcoming events taking place at the AJCC, Your Center For Life!

AQUATICS

L’Shalom

Jeffrey Rips

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

AJCC Executive Director

America and Israel: The Way Forward Red Cross Learn To Swim Classes

Dalia Rabin and Aaron David Miller with Ethan Bronner

Tiny Tots: Ages 3 and up

Thursday, March 26, 7pm

Monday-Wednesday: 1:30-2pm or 3:30-4pm Tuesday-Thursday: 1:30pm-2pm or 2:30-3pm

Join Dalia Rabin, the former Israeli Deputy Minister of Defense and current chairperson of the Yitzhak Rabin Center, and Aaron David Miller for an enlightening discussion on the future of Israel.

Beginner: AGES 4 and up Monday-Wednesday: 2-2:30pm or 3-3:30pm Tuesday-Thursday: 2:30-3pm or 3:30-4pm

Discussion afterward led by Rabbi Howard Laibson, Congregation Shir Chadash

Adv. Beginner: Ages 4 and up Monday-Wednesday: 2:30-3pm Tuesday-Thursday: 3-3:30pm

Talks are no longer broadcast LIVE in order to present them at a more convenient time.

Sponsoring synagogues and organizations: Alpert Jewish Community Center, Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach and West Orange County, Congregation Shir Chadash, Hadassah Sharon-Carmel Group, NCJW, Shul by the Shore, Temple Beth David, Temple Beth Ohr, Temple Beth Shalom, Temple Israel

Lectures are FREE to organization members listed above; $10/Public

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

MVP: The MVP price is the "Member Value Price" that gives our members an automatic discount to the fee we charge for our programs and events.

If you’re not a member of the AJCC, speak with one of our Membership Services specialists and learn how you can start benefiting from MVP pricing today.

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

Purim Holiday Table Wednesday, March 4, 9am & 1pm Join us in the AJCC Promenade for delicious Purim treats.

Four Seasons of Vegan Cooking Thursday, March 12, 7pm Healthy cooking ideas for Passover. Class led by Barbara Ravid. $20; $18/MVP RSVP to Shlomit Jackson, sjackson@alpertjcc.org, (562) 426-7601, ext. 1067.

Kabbalah Class

Challenge your body in new ways!

Wednesdays, 12pm Rabbi Abba Perelmuter teaches this ongoing class where you'll add a new dimension to your life, renew your spirituality, and learn something new. FREE

Women’s Community Passover Seder Monday, March 30, 7pm Join us as we joyously explore the traditions of the Passover Seder from a woman’s perspective. Includes a catered Kosher dinner. RSVP required.

TRX Suspension Training The TRX Suspension Trainer provides an effective total body workout and can benefit people of all fitness levels. Using the TRX equipment, our Fitness Professionals will provide a challenging cross-training workout that delivers strength, stability, flexibility, and muscular endurance to participants. The TRX Suspension Trainer leverages gravity and your body weight to perform hundreds of exercises.

Our TRX Suspension Training Studio is now available for use with an AJCC Personal Trainer or on your own, as long as you complete 4 sessions.

Private and small groups are forming now!

For more info. contact Cindi Massengale

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

Happiness, Joy, and Contentment Meditation Series with Del Leon March 5, 12, 19, April 2 Thursdays, 7-8:15pm

Weekly Shabbat Candle Lighting

Learn tools and techniques to: • Bring your inner peace and joy forward • Gain deeper control of your mind and mood • Reduce stress and worry Please bring a notebook or journal.

Includes lecture, demonstration, and interactive weekly assignments with much focus on the heart center and self-observation. $75; $60/MVP

Fridays, 3:30pm Join Shlomit Jackson, AJCC Jewish Educator, and the AJCC community for Shabbat candle lighting, Kiddush and HaMotzi. Grape juice & challah provided.

ADULTS

For more info. or to register contact Cindi Massengale

AJCC Poker Club Tuesday, April 21, 6:30-10:30pm (No Poker Night in March. Attend Casino Royale March 21) Join our friendly Texas Hold’em Poker Club. Poker will be played, snacks and beverages will be served, and cash prizes will be won. $25; $20/MVP (Cash Only) Katie Clowdus, kclowdus@alpertjcc.org, (562) 426-7601, ext. 1024.

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

Happiness & Humor Group Friday, March 6, 11am This 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. FREE

Benefits Of Hiring A Personal Trainer The benefit of working with a personal trainer is that it is one of the fastest, easiest, most successful ways to improve your health and fitness. In fact, the benefits of personal training have proven so effective that people of all fitness, age and economic levels--and from all over the world--use them to help make lifestyle changes they couldn’t achieve by themselves.

Consider the following things a personal trainer can help you with: Improve Your Overall Fitness • Focus on Your Unique Health Concerns Reach or Maintain a Healthy Weight and Learn to Stick to It Find the Right Way to Work Out • Stop Wasting Time and Learn New Skills Enhance Your Mind, Body and Spirit • Benefit From the Buddy System Take Charge of Your Program and Do It Your Way Here at the AJCC we have a variety of Personal Trainers to choose from, Visit the PE Desk to find out more about our Personal Training program.

RSVP to Dr. Susan Mathieu.

Are you new to the Fitness Center?

Sign up for your FREE 1-hour orientation today!

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

Haven’t tried Personal Training here before?

Sign up for our Special Offer - 3 half hour sessions for only $99* *Only offered to AJCC members who have not used personal training services here before.

For more info. or to register contact Cindi Massengale

Sr. Adult Luncheon featuring “Take Two”

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

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

Wed, March 18, 12pm Join us for a fabulous show starring "TAKE TWO" with Helene Weinberg & Rei Williams. They are a perfect duet...

RSVP to Dr. Susan Mathieu.

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GesherCity Shabbat Friday, March 6, 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.

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Early Childhood Education

YOUTH & TEENS

Linda Keiles, lkeiles@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601, ext. 1092

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

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

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

FREE: From the Beginning Wednesday Mornings, 9:30-10:30am Newborn - 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.

Yad b’Yad (Hand in Hand) 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.

Kids’ Night Out Saturday, March 28, 5-10pm Grades K-8 Kids’ Night Out gives parents a chance to enjoy a much-needed date night, while AJCC Youth Department staff supervise and entertain your children.

You must register by Wednesday, March 25. Drop-ins will not be admitted.

First Child: $35; $30/MVP Second Child: $30; $25/MVP • Third Child: $25; $20/MVP For more info., visit our website or contact Natalie Chernik (562) 426-7601, ext. 1205 or nchernik@alpertjcc.org.

Moving On Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30am-12:30pm 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.

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

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

4a MVP: The MVP price is the "Member Value Price" that gives our members an automatic discount to the fee we charge for our programs and events.

If you’re not a member of the AJCC, speak with one of our Membership Services specialists and learn how you can start benefiting from MVP pricing today.

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10 New Members Installed on JFCS Board

JFCS President Rob Feldman greets JFCS Executive Director Kathryn Miles & RUNWAY Chair Wendy Manasse

At an evening gathering on January 22, ten new members of the Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Long Beach/West Orange County Board of Directors

were installed, along with two new officers to co-lead the Business and Finance Committee. Nancy Linden, chair of the Leadership Development Committee, and committee members Gail Levy and Vic Schneidman lent their talent and expertise to planning the event and served as co-emcees for the evening.

Rabbi David Cantor of Temple Beth David officiated at the installation and shared his thoughts on how the Jewish value of tikkun olam is ever-present in the work of JFCS. One of JFCS’ counseling clients also spoke, el-

oquently sharing her moving story and expressing profound gratitude to the agency for helping her when she needed it most.

The incoming board members are: Fernando Calderon, Gail Desilets, Mark Dressner, Judith Hardaker, Martine Korach, Gael Libby, Carol Lightner, Henry Matson, Mark Rapp, and Melissa Selmanson.

Board members fulfilling their current terms are: Jay Alhadeff, Barry Borkin, Judy Leff, Gail Levy, Nancy Linden (chair of Leadership Development Committee), Ellen Polsky (chair of Marketing

Committee), Vic Schneidman, and Marvin Zamost.

New officers, Mike Greenspan and Rick Burney, were installed as co-first vice presidents and will co-chair the Business and Finance Committee.

Returning officers include Rob Feldman as JFCS president, Debbie Feldman, second vice president and chair of the Fund Development Committee, David Silverman, treasurer, Norma Stein, secretary, Nancy Schneider, member at large, and Richard Ruby, immediate past president.

JFCS President Rob Feldman, center, congratulates Leadership Development Committee member Gail Levy, left, and Committee Chair Nancy Linden, right, on a job well done.

Not available for the group hug was Committee Member Vic Schneidman

Kids Lighthouse Run, New Website, & Elex Michaelson Enhance Race With A View Lace up your athletic shoes and join us on Sunday, April 26, as we move for mental health awareness at Race With A View 2015! Now in its 27th year, this 5K/10K run or walk promises to be the best ever, with its new starting line at Pierpoint Landing in Downtown Long Beach.

While you are looking after your own physical fitness, you are also helping your friends and neighbors in the community by enabling JFCS to continue to provide affordable, professional counseling and support services for all, without regard for religion, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.

Registration is open at www.racewithaview.com.

The enhanced website allows participants to create teams and invite their friends to join. You may also become a fundraiser and ask your friends and family to contrib-

ute to JFCS by supporting you with a donation in your name.

A Kids Lighthouse Fun Run has been added to the agenda of Race With A View 2015. This less-than-1K run or walk for children of all ages up to 12 years will follow the bike path along the water and around the Shoreline Park peninsula where the lighthouse stands watch over Queensway Bay. The participation fee is $15, and all registered children will receive a race bib number to wear during the event and a kidssize T-shirt if they sign up by April 10.

Elex Michaelson of KABC7 News will return again this year to emcee pre-race festivities. Elex is often seen on Channel 7 covering community events of all types and Jewish events in particular.

A native of Agoura Hills and a graduate of USC,

Michaelson has won 5 Emmy Awards and has been nominated 11 times. He enjoys community work and profiles worthy non-profit agencies through “Pay It Forward,” a special Eyewitness News series. KROQ is also returning to provide music and add to the festive atmosphere.

Race Chair Debbie Feldman encourages everyone to join in the fun while helping raise awareness of the importance of access to mental health services for our community, “As race day approaches, I hope you all are forming your teams and will register them on our new website, racewithaview.com.

It will be an amazing day with Elex Michelson as our emcee and KROQ providing music. With the addition of the Kids Lighthouse Fun Run, this event has something for everyone and most important, your dollars will help

JFCS to continue to fulfill its vision of ‘a community healed, one person, one family at a time.’ See you at the starting line!”

For more information on the event, including sponsorship opportunities, call Pattie Davidson at x235.

You are not alone!

Join a Support Group!

At JFCS, we have just what you’re looking for!

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ADD/ADHD/Autism Parent’s Support Group

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Support groups for women, caregivers, bereavement

• Healing Through Art Creative Circle • Transitions 20’s and 30’s •

Keys to Success Career Support Group

• Healthy Relations, Healthy Kids All groups meet weekly with the exception of Healing Through Art. Cost to participate varies from free of charge to $15 per session for individuals.

Couples discount and financial assistance are available.

For more information, call (562)427-7916 or visit www.jfclongbeach.org

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HILLEL AT CSULB

FOR MORE INFORMATION: WEB: www.beachhillel.org EMAIL: info@beachhillel.org PHONE: 562-426-7601 ext 1424

Hillel Brings Purim to the Campus!

Beach Hillel loves celebrating Purim with students!

It is the holiday that enriches the lives of Jewish students through thorough explanation of how it is that Jewish people are unique and a cooperative community for one another, and also through allowing students to let loose and enjoy themselves! In years past, Beach Hillel has hosted hamantashen baking programs, which helps to build Jewish futures, alongside learning sessions with Rabbi Drew through Torah on Tap with topics pertaining to the Megillah of Esther and learning the story of Purim in depth.

As Beach Hillel expands its student engagement and reach on campus, it is important to continually create dynamic programs that attract students and provide them with a sense of Jewish fulfillment and belonging to a Jewish community. Beach Hillel will be launching its first ever Purim Party to bring stu-

dents together to celebrate the survival of the Jewish people. Included will be a Mishloach Manot exchange for students to feel the spirit of the holiday and partake in this meaningful tradition.

Beach Hillel seeks to maintain its community partnership and is excited to announce that it will again

Making Mensches at Beach Hillel

Building Jewish students as leaders of the community is no easy task. However, the amazing “Make a Mensch” grant provided by the Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach & West Orange County greatly supports Beach Hillel in making Jewish student leaders on campus. With this grant, Beach Hillel was able to expand its internship opportunities. These opportunities

provide real professional experience for students to work with a highly respected organization, and allow them to access key professional development opportunities that build them as independent campus leaders.

The professional development opportunities that Beach Hillel interns have taken advantage of include a retreat to Belmont shore in Long Beach and a retreat to the Santa Monica Pier. There, students learned the importance of qualitative Jewish programming, meaningful and authentic engagement, and created strategic plans

of how to move forward with Beach Hillel’s initiatives to reach our mission and overall campus vision.

Our amazing student leader engagement team has taken the knowledge they gained at these retreats and implemented them in various ways on campus. Three new program series have been inserted into Beach Hillel’s regular programs including Jewish Movie Nights, a Jewish Women’s group, and an Explore Southern California Hikes series. All of these programs were created based on the needs of Jewish students on campus

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partake in the community Purim carnival at the Alpert Jewish Community Center (AJCC) on the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus.

University students from the Long Beach area will be joining us at the AJCC carnival and are excited to bring the fun along with them. It is vital for students to see a continas determined by the student leaders themselves. Each program works to achieve a certain outcome that will satisfy the aforementioned needs.

Through the implementation of the “Make a Mensch” program, Beach Hillel has seen an increase in student engagement, program quality, and outreach on campus.

We at Beach Hillel sincerely thank the Jewish community for supporting Jewish student leaders on campus. The important work that we do on campus in providing unique Jewish experiences to students can only be continued with your unwavering support.

uous community partnership and understand how they can become part of a vibrant Jewish community post college.

We, at Hillel of Long Beach and West Orange County, thank the community for its continued support and partnership with the students of Long Beach. Building Jewish identities on campus becomes possible because of your commitment. Please contact our executive director Rachel Kaplan at Rachel@ beachhillel.org to further help us build Jewish identities on campus, and ensure our Jewish community’s future!

Please contact our Executive Director Rachel at Rachel@ beachhillel.org to learn how you can help the Jewish students of Long Beach.

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HEBREW ACADEMY

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

Visionary Dinner to Honor Our Supporters

Join us this year on Sunday, March 8th at the magnificent Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills as we honor supporters of The Hebrew Academy: Ory & Linda Schwartz for the

Kesser Torah Award; Leor & Ophira Lakritz for the Partners in Education Award; and the Founding Alumni for the Young Leadership Award.

The enjoyable evening will be hosted by television

Rabbi Lau Visits Our School

We, at the Hebrew Academy, were thrilled when we found out that the Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi David Lau, would be visiting our school on January 13th!

Of all the many wonderful Jewish organizations in Orange County, we were honored that he chose to visit our school during his brief visit to the United States.

It was such an inspiration for our students and staff to hear from such a prominent figure. He spoke to our students in English and Hebrew which made them feel so proud of their education!

Each elementary grade student carefully prepared one question for Rabbi Lau, who took the time to give them all thorough and thoughtful responses. Our third grade choir performed songs for him before he was off to New York and he was touched with this honor.

WE ARE THE HEBREW ACADEMY Art teacher Erica Wolfsen is teaching her seventh year at the Hebrew Academy. Her focus is in drawing, painting and principles of design.

“It’s exciting to help students create great art and to see their confidence soar.”

-Mrs. Wolfsen

personality Elon Gold with entertainment by The Tonight Show and Disney’s Kickin’ It comedian Dan Ahdoot.

The Visionary Dinner is the Hebrew Academy’s major fundraising event; the signature evening of the year.

All are welcome to join as Jewish education and continuity is celebrated. This evening supports the scholarship fund, ensuring that children of all backgrounds and socioeconomic levels have access to superior Judaic and general education that Hebrew Academy offers.

We will open the evening with appetizers and wine tasting in the stunning court-

yard of the Four Seasons, followed by a spectacular dinner, leading to awards, entertainment, and the pleasure of the Hebrew Academy’s 3rd grade choir!

We welcome everyone to socialize, meet the leading supporters of the school, make important connections, and demonstrate commitment to Jewish education the Hebrew Academy way.

If you are interested in attending this event and/ or want more information, please call Jenny Kdoshim at x223.

Celebrate at our Purim Carnival

The Hebrew Academy invites children of all ages throughout the community to join us on Thursday, March 5 from 9 am – noon for our annual super fun Purim Carnival. This holiday and carnival gives us all a chance to celebrate our Jewish unity and friendships. Dress in your costume, play games with us, dance to live entertainment, and of course relish in the Megillah readings.

Please RSVP for this event to nlevygray@hacds.org as soon as possible, so we can plan accordingly. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Information Meeting about Spain/Israel Trip Set For March 24

Join with other community members for trip of a lifetime.

The Alpert JCC, the Jewish Federation and Temple Beth Ohr, are partnering with the Jewish Community Centers Association (JCCA) Israel Office to offer a unique trip to Spain and Israel from Oct. 21-Nov. 4, 2015.

With our professional tour educator, Julian Resnick, we will explore the rich Jewish life in Spain before the inquisition, alongside the marvels of modern-day Spain. We will meet with members of the Jewish community living in Madrid today, and explore other highlights of Spain which include the rich histories of the cities

of Toledo, Cordoba, Seville and Granada.

Continuing on to Israel, we will learn about the strong emphasis of Sephardi Jewry on the State as well as visit sites of both ancient and modern Israel. We will experience the beauty of Shabbat in Jerusalem and explore the many layers of this amazing city. The itinerary will be designed to accommodate both first-time and seasoned travelers to Israel. The Golan Heights, Tzfat, Dead Sea, Hula Nature Reserve, Masada, and Tel Aviv and its environs are a sampling of the places that will be part of our journey.

Many of our former community trip participants enjoyed their experience so much that they cannot wait to go with us again. Linda Temkin Waltzman and Ettie Councilman who went to Poland & Israel in 2013 have this to say, “What made our trip unique was the outstand-

ing quality of our tour educator/guide. I also appreciated the flexibility of scheduling that allowed for personal interests and the wonderful camaraderie that developed among us and our fellow travelers. I am ready to pack my bags again,” says Linda. Ettie adds, “I felt that the trip was well organized, the guide was incredibly knowledgeable, the hotels were top rate and the food was great. I am looking forward to the next trip.”

The trip is open to everyone and there are options to go to Spain only or Israel only and to extend your trip in either country. To learn more, please attend the information meeting on Tuesday, March 24 at 7 pm at the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus, 3801 East Willow Street.

Please RSVP to Susan Paletz at spaletz@alpertjcc.org, or Sharon Kenigsberg at sharonk@jewishlongbeach.org or call (562) 426-7601.

A Joint Alpert JCC | Jewish Federation/Jewish Community Foundation Trip

SPAIN  ISRAEL 2015 October 21 - November 5, 2015

Travel with your community & discover Spain & Israel in a way you never imagined!

Madrid • Toledo • Cordoba • Seville • Ghirona • Granada Jerusalem • Masada • Upper Galilee • Golan • Tel Aviv INTERESTED? Join us for an informational meeting

Tuesday, March 24, 2015 | 7:00 pm RSVP (562) 426-7601 | Sharon x1008 | Susan x1012

Temple Israel’s Joys of Jewish Learning Adult Education Program

invites you to join us, as we welcome

RABBI GEOFF MITELMAN Executive Director of Sinai and Synapses PILGER SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE

SCIENTIFICALLY GROUNDED JUDAISM Join Rabbi Geoff Mitelman, Executive Director of Sinai and Synapses for an intellectual and spiritual exploration of what it can mean to wrestle with and find a place in your life and heart for both Judaism and Science.

EVERYONE WELCOME TO ATTEND

Please RSVP for Shabbat Dinner by Monday, March 23 to the Temple Office (562) 434-0996

Friday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m.

How Do We Talk About Science and Religion?

Shabbat dinner and teaching (dinner $18 per person)

Saturday, March 28 at 8:45 a.m.

Shabbat HaGodol, As We Prepare For Passover Torah Study and Discussion

Sunday, March 29 at 9:45 a.m.

Go With the Flow - Using Science & Judaism to Find (and Create) More Happiness and Joy Coffee & Discussion

Underwritten through the generosity of Temple Israel Foundation’s Pilger Lectureship Fund Temple Israel • 269 Loma Avenue • Long Beach, CA 90803 • 562.434.0996 • www.tilb.org

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Dr. Glenn Dynner

The CSULB Jewish Studies Program is pleased to welcome Dr. Glenn Dynner to southern California. He will speak on Tuesday, March 24 at 7:30 pm at the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus, 3801 E. Willow Street.

A professor of religion at Sarah Lawrence College, Dr. Dynner has focused his re-

search on eastern European Jewish history, particularly looking at the social history of Hasidism and the Jewish Enlightenment. His first book, Men of Silk: The Hasidic Conquest of Polish Jewish Society won the Koret Publication Award and was a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award. His talk will be based on his most recent book, Yankel’s Tavern: Liquor and the Life in the Kingdom of Poland.

In his talk, Dr. Dynner will explore how Jews and nonJews in Poland, particularly the Polish nobility, worked together and lived side by side. The taverns created and run by Jews were much

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Jews & Booze: Jewish Tavern Keepers in Eastern Europe more than taverns. “They served as hotels and restaurants and stores and banks; in the countryside they were the center of the village or the small town. This placed the Jew, an outsider, in a very powerful, influential position.”

Even as Russian rules restricted Jews in the nineteenth century, local Polish nobility protected many of them.

Like all Jewish Studies talks, it is free and open to the public; there is no need to reserve a space. For more information on this talk or spring semester events, please contact Dr. Jeffrey Blutinger at Jeffrey.Blutinger@csulb.edu.

Celebrated Persian Jewish Musician to Give Free Concert at CSULB

Galeet Dardashti

Noted Persian Jewish musician, Galeet Dardashti, will give a free concert in the Gerald R. Daniel Recital Hall at CSULB on Monday,

March 16 at 8:00 pm. She will be accompanied by the all-female Mizrahi band Divahn and by video artist Dmitry Kmelnitsky.

As the granddaughter of Yona Dardashti, the most renowned singer of Persian classical music in Iran, and the daughter of the highly esteemed cantor Farid Dardashti, Galeet is the first woman in her family to continue their tradition of distinguished Persian and Jewish musicianship.

Her performance in Long Beach is called Monajat, and is inspired by the poetic prayers of Selihot, recited during the month preceding the Jewish New Year. It is a time-specific concert and program that takes place during

a period of deep reflection and spiritual preparation. In the project, she re-imagines the Selihot ritual in collaboration with an acclaimed ensemble of musicians, an electronic soundscape, and dynamic live video art.

Monajat is a Persian homage to her grandfather, during which she will perform some of the Persian piyutim traditionally changed as part of the Selihot service, as well as other liturgical and non-liturgical Hebrew and Persian poetry set to new music.

Through electronics, she defies time and performs with

Sar-El: The National Project for Volunteers for Israel

Congregation Shir Chadash member Denny Dettmer (2nd from left) volunteering in Israel

The Best Gift you can give Israel.....is yourself. So says the ad for Volunteers for Israel (VFI). Why would anyone on vacation rise at 6:00 am, work all day on an IDF

(Israel Defense Force) base, endure spartan accommodations and army food, and pay airfare to do it? Join Volunteers for Israel and you will understand.

New recruits waiting for uniforms

Denny Dettmer, a member of Congregation Shir Chadash, has just returned from a second three-week tour of duty on an IDF base in Israel. The program is called

Sar-El (Service to Israel) or Volunteers for Israel. It allows for Israeli men and women military reservists to continue their jobs and educations. In other words, the volunteers

her grandfather.

Entry to the concert and preceding reception are free. Parking is available for $5 in the nearby parking lot adjacent to the Carpenter Center. Please reserve a space by contacting Dr. Jeffrey Blutinger, Director of the Jewish Studies Program at CSULB at Jeffrey.Blutinger@ csulb.edu or (562) 9852196. This concert is made possible through the generous support of the Barbara and Ray Alpert Endowed Chair in Jewish Studies.

work on bases so that the reservists can be away. Also in time of conflict (which we hope never happens), many more soldiers are needed in the IDF. The program is open to anyone 17 to 80+ years old, provided that you can pass a physical exam from your doctor. If you are interested in the program, please contact Denny, who is an area VFI Ambassador, at dendett@ yahoo.com.

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“One of my favorite social activities is mingling with my friends and making new friends at the VISIONS dinner each year. There is nothing more wonderful than to look around the room and see more than 250 Jewish women contributing to our community and having fun throughout the evening honoring their leaders,” states Gail

Levy, VISIONS Co-Chair.

Sherri Selmanson, her VISIONS Co-Chair, says, “It is indeed an honor to cochair this annual event that honors Jewish women who have made a personal commitment to support the future of Jewish life at home, in their community, in Israel and around the world. Women of all ages will find this evening both entertaining and exhilarating. There will be no doubt in any women’s mind that they will be back for the next VISIONS event in 2016.”

The Jewish Community Partnership agencies (Alpert JCC, JFCS, Hebrew Academy, Hillel, Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation), as well as the various synagogues in Long Beach, benefit from

Lee & Barbara Shoag

the minimum gifts of $180 that all women attending are asked to donate as part of the Annual Community Campaign. Contributions to the Annual Community Campaign provide grants to local synagogues, Taglit-Birthright Israel, PJ Library and many other programs. If you have already made your pledge of at least $180 on Opening Night, Super Sunday or through the mail, you do not need to make an additional pledge to attend. Your pledge can be paid in installments throughout the year by check, credit card, or EFT. Invitations will be mailed Gail Levy & Sherri Selmanson, 2015 Arlene Solomon VISIONS dinner co-chairs in mid-March with all the details. For more information, or be on our mailing list, please mdonaldson@jewishlongif you have never attended call Megan Donaldson at beach.org.

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Friday, March 6 7:00 p.m. Family Shabbat Service Saturday, March 7 8:45 a.m. Torah Study 10:30 a.m. Sabbath Fellowship

Friday, March 13 6:00 p.m. Ruach Shabbat Saturday, March 14 8:45 a.m. Torah Study 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service

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

Purim Shpiel Dinner Party

Saturday, March 7 Friday, March 27 Rabbi Geoff Mitelman 6:30 p.m. Dinner • 8 p.m. Shpiel Pilger Scholar-in-Residence 6:00 p.m. Shabbat Evening Service Saturday, March 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

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