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FEATURE STORY

Ensuring a Jewish Future

ver the past decade the American Jewish Chief Executive Officer, Community has Jewish Federation Jewish Community continued to Foundation change as our society evolves. We live in a world where traditional religious affiliation is becoming less important to many. In light of this trend, how do we ensure that we will maintain a vibrant future for our Jewish Community? Overcoming these challenges may be difficult. In 2013, the Pew Research Survey of U.S. Jews identified a number of issues facing the American Jewish Community, and many of these challenges are amplified on the West Coast, compared to more traditional East Coast communities. Some of these differences include: • 23% of American Jews live in the West, equally proportionate to 23% of the US population, yet only 52% of Jews in the West feel they have a special responsibility to take care of Jews in need around the world (vs. 75% in the Midwest, and 63% nationally). • Jews in the West also score lower on issues such as whether being a part of a Jewish Community is essential to being Jewish; the importance of being Jewish in general; having Jewish friends; frequency of attending Jewish religious services and observing religious holidays; and educating their children Jewishly. • West Coast Jews also rate significantly lower than the rest of the country on donations to Jewish causes, synagogue affiliation, and membership in other Jewish organizations. • Jews in the West are also less emotionally attached to Israel than Jews in other parts of the country. What can we, in our Long Beach community, do to plan for the future given these challenges? In November, a number of community members will travel to the Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly in Washington, DC. Last year our delegation was enthralled by the words of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, who will speak once again this year. As former Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of Great Britain, he warns that “a Judaism divorced from society will be a Judaism unable to influence society or inspire young Jews.” Calling Judaism “the voice of hope in the conversation of humankind,” Rabbi Sacks argues that as the twenty-first century progresses, “Jews will need the world and the world will need the Jews.” Sacks refers to the Jewish people as a group that tends to express ourselves in terms of collective memory, rather than shared history. For example, each year at Passover we say that “we went out of Egypt” rather than “they”. We are a people who look forward, rather than back.

Deborah K. Goldfarb

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks speaking at the 2013 JFNA General Assembly

“To be a Jew is to keep faith with the past by building a Jewish future,” says Rabbi Sacks. “This is the secret of our unbroken capacity through centuries of suffering to renew ourselves as a people.” Creating a Community of Shared Responsibility As our community changes, it is all the more important for us to provide opportunities for modern families to engage in our institutions. This, Rabbi Sacks suggests, will require us to increasingly find a balance between being inward and segregationist, and being assimilationist. The role of our Jewish organizations is to create welcoming organizations for Jews of all levels of affiliation, and

their families who increasingly may not be Jewish. At the same time, if we are to ensure a community of the future, those who are currently engaged in the community must take charge in creating a community of shared responsibility. The Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach & West Orange County, as a central planning body, sees this responsibility as the core of our mission. Along with local synagogues and our partner agencies, we believe that our community, based on shared values and belief, can work towards a vibrant future. Our Federation Annual Community Campaign, our Fund for Our Future endowment and special projects campaign, our Jewish Community Foundation, and our joint-agency Legacy of Leadership event are all activities which support programs designed to: • Nurture Jewish life and learning and make it easy for the next generation to “opt in” to being Jewish through programs like PJ Library, summer camp, supplemental schools, day school, preschool, and activities specifically targeted towards young families and teens. • Strengthen our connection to Jewish Peoplehood by promoting Jewish life on college campus, and providing Israel Experience scholarships. • Deepen opportunities for Jewish Philanthropy Throughout this issue you will find examples of programs and activities which will benefit from those who join us in planning for the future. The needs are great, but if each of us steps up, at whatever level we are able, we will succeed.

ENGAGEMENT IN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY NET Jewish

Jews by religion

Jews of no religion

Jewish background

Jewish affinity

Is someone in the household a member of a synagogue? Yes, respondent Yes, other No DK/Refused

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100 100 100 Did you make a financial donation to a Jewish charity in 2012? Yes

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Source: Pew Research Center 2013 Survey of U.S. Jews, Feb. 20-June 13, 2013. Figures may not sum to 100% due to rounding.

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Hank Feldman JEWISH FEDERATION PRESIDENT

Lea Gerber

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Fund for Our Future Priority Spotlight

November Events at the Alpert Jewish Community Center

By Danny Levy, Director of Development

JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PRESIDENT

Deborah Goldfarb CEO

Danny Levy

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Our Turn!

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Khatera Zubin MARKETING & CHRONICLE COORDINATOR CHRONICLE ADVERTISING

By Linda Simmons, Major Gifts Chair, Federation Annual Community Campaign

Documenting a World Behind Wire

Erin Bellinghausen GRAPHIC ARTIST

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The Jewish Community

THE POWER OF TWO

This time it’s not a rescue mission.

YESTERDAY WE SAVED MILLIONS OF JEWS by bringing them to Israel. Today we’re taking a new generation to inspire them. It’s a mission of identity that transforms their lives forever. Birthright, Hillel numbers, facts - At home, in Israel and around the world Federation is there. Changing lives. Helping to care for our entire Jewish community Seeking innovative approaches to building Jewish life. Supporting, nurturing and rescuing our people wherever they’re in need. Your gift enables us to accomplish all this and more. You’re an integral part of all we do. Give to the Federation’s Annual Community Campaign for today. Give to the Fund for our Future for tomorrow.

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Fund for Our Future Priority Spotlight By Danny Levy, Director of Development

The Fund for our Future is for sustainability of programs, services and facilities so vital to our community. In the coming months, we will focus on each Jewish Community Partnership agency and their priorities for funding. This month the spotlight is on Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Long Beach & West Orange County (JFCS), which has been offering a family of services since 1957. Their vision is “A community healed, one person, one family at a time,” which includes understanding and evolving to meet the needs of those they serve. The professional therapists and care managers work with individuals, couples and families to provide services that meet their specific needs or life challenges. The Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation are proud to support these services for clients from all walks of life, regardless of religion, ethnicity, economic status, disability, sexual orientation, or life cir-

cumstance. In order to provide these services now and in the future, we would like to present the top funding priorities for JFCS. These priorities can be named and funded now, or named and funded through an endowment for the future. We are not specifically looking for one person for each of these priorities; JFCS could receive multiple contributors at multiple dollar levels. Everyone can participate. The number one funding priority for JFCS is Organizational Capacity Building. This corresponds to a strategic need to support organizational growth and stability by improving systems, training staff and building infrastructure. Through funds for capacity building, JFCS can develop, train and retain high quality, professional staff to lead their programs. Their second priority is the very successful Active Adult Community Connections program. This program is a collaboration with the Alpert Jewish Community Center

(Top row L-R) Lifetime of Service honorees Gordon & Judith Lentzner; Rodef Tzedek Pursuer of Justice honorees Jim & Liz Breslauer; (Seated L-R) Lifetime of Service honorees Sy & Reva Alban

(AJCC) and The Jewish Federation. The program provides a unique blend of mental health services, opportunities for socialization, education, and wellness programming for seniors. One of the most compelling aspects of this program is that it provides a place for people to go on holidays when other programs are closed. Over 200 people attended the New Year’s soiree and more than 150 people enjoyed barbeque and entertainment at the AJCC pool on the 4th of July. Third, is the ever popular, community-driven annual Race with a View walk and run. The race provides an opportunity for the wider community to support JFCS’s programs and services, where we all come together in a healthy show of support. The more event expenses that are covered, the more dollars there are for programs and services. This can be supported through a “naming of the event” gift or as an annual sponsorship. Their fourth funding priority is the core Clinical Services. Affordable and professional counseling services are the cornerstone of JFCS. They are known throughout the community for helping people build healthy relationships. They also provide

a sliding fee scale for low-income clients. There are counseling services for adults, children, teens, couples and families. Counseling is provided for anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, and trauma. So for JFCS, these priorities show how we can provide for the community now and well into the future – with your generous support of Fund for our Future. Fund for our Future is important for all the partner agencies and the community as a whole. We just happen to have an easy way for you to dip your toes into the Fund for our Future. The Legacy of Leadership event, that only happens every two years, will soon be here on Sunday, January 18 at the Sycamore Plaza. Our co-chairs for the event are Nancy & Jim Linden and Shari & Larry Nemirow. You may have received a Save-the-Date and soon an invitation. We are honoring some incredible community members that evening, including Liz & Jim Breslauer, Reva & Sy Alban, and Judith & Gordon Lentzner. They have shown the way of support both in time and money, today and for the future. We hope to see you there, helping to support our community’s future!

Legacy of Leadership past honoree Eugene Lentzner & co-chair Jim Linden enjoying the Legacy of Leadership Sponsors Reception

Foundation President Lea Gerber with Federation President Hank Feldman at the Sponsors Reception

Where We Are as of 10/20/14

2015 Annual Community Campaign $1,540,000 to date $132,747

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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 NEW GOAL $15,000,000 to date $8,540,000

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It’s Our Turn! Linda Simmons

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Federation?

Participation in the Federations Annual Community Campaign is a statement about Jewish Values. As Jews we count on the ability of individuals to uplift the entire collective. We treasure our historic desire to be full participants in our community’s welfare. A donation to the Annual Community Campaign is an investment in our community: it is a statement of belonging to the Jewish people.

Major Gifts Chair, Federation Annual Community Campaign

I was born and raised in Long Beach to Jewish parents who were not involved in the Jewish community. They didn’t join a Temple, didn’t celebrate the Jewish holidays, and they sent us to school on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. However, they did join the Jewish Center in 1959. From this involvement, I met Jewish friends and my husband. Several temples allowed me to attend classes and High Holiday services even though my family were not members. All this brought me to my Jewish commitment today. So, I am grateful to those Jewish leaders who created a Jewish community from which

I benefited. As I became more involved in our Jewish community, I developed a great respect for those who have done so much for our community, giving both their time and money. I am in awe of those who are so committed to our Jewish community that they continue to help out and give substantial gifts in their 80’s and 90’s. Ray Alpert, Eugene Schlesinger, and Paul Hillinger are just a few of our leaders that built a strong Jewish community for us, for our children, and our grandchildren. And with the passing of each, I grieved for them and for what it would mean to our Jewish community. For to raise a Jewish child and expect them to stay committed to their religion and people, a young couple must give their children a Jewish

The Annual Community Campaign embodies the values and traditions of the North American Jewish Community more than anything else we do. It says that we care about people, not about their politics or religious practices. It says that we will as a community, address critical, often lifethreatening issues.

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preschool education, join a temple, Jewish summer camps, Jewish day schools, participate in Hillel as well as take a trip to Israel. All this can be very expensive, and unfortunately, not all families can afford it. Some grandparents step in to help, others cannot. So it “takes a village” and the Jewish Federation is that village. We raise money to help our Jewish community. As we lose the generation who so wonderfully gave their time and money to create a community, I realize that it is now my generation’s turn to step up to the plate. It is our turn to make sure there is a Jewish community in Long Beach and West Orange County, for our kids and grandkids. It is time for us to stretch financially, to try to make up the loss of so many gifts that were made by peo-

ple who have passed away. As I spoke to one of my friends the other day, he told me that he never dreamed he would be a major giver to our Jewish community. He said he “wasn’t rich” and didn’t think of himself as one of the pillars that is holding together our Jewish Long Beach. However, every one of us can make a difference. I urge those of you who can give more, to step up to the plate now! We need you, and our community needs you. If you can, please become a Major Gift donor by making a yearly family gift of at least $10,000 or an individual gift of $5000, and then join us at our event on Sunday, December 7. Let’s make sure that every Jewish person in our community can afford to raise their child Jewishly.

Jewish Bioethics: Ageless Answers to Contemporary Challenges With Rabbi Mark Goldfarb of Temple Beth Ohr

Rabbi Mark Goldfarb

Is there guidance that Judaism, a religion of over 4,000 years, can offer us when we face a health crisis and questions about medical treatment? The medical knowledge of our ancestors, Abraham and Sarah, Moses, Miriam, is insignificant when we consider the medical knowledge and technology

of today. Does Judaism offer us guidance regarding abortion, organ donation, removal of life support, euthanasia, limiting access to medical treatment, denial of medical treatment? The Jewish Community Foundation invites the community to join Rabbi Mark Goldfarb on Tuesday, December 2 at 7:00 pm for a look into what Judaism teaches us about these important medical questions. The program will be held at the Weinberg Federation Campus, 3801 East Willow Street in Long Beach. “All of us have faced these difficult decisions with our family and friends and it is important to learn what our tradition teaches and

also to discuss some practical applications for informed decision making,” states Lea Gerber, Jewish Community Foundation President. “Part of the mission of the Jewish Community Foundation is to provide education and information to assist people in planning for the future. We look forward to seeing everyone that evening.” Rabbi Mark Goldfarb is the Rabbi of Temple Beth Ohr in La Mirada. In addition to serving congregations, Rabbi Goldfarb has served on Institutional Review Boards and Ethical Consultation Committees for Hurley Medical Center and Genesys Health Park in Michigan, and Mt. Carmel Hospital in Ohio. Rabbi Goldfarb helped

found the Zusman Hospice program in Columbus Ohio and served as hospice chaplain for over 5 years. He has served as a prison chaplain to men’s and women’s prisons in Ohio and served as a chaplain for St. Joseph Hospital in Orange. Rabbi Goldfarb is a member of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, Pacific Association of Reform Rabbis, the National Association of Jewish Chaplains and the Professional Advisory Group to the St. Joseph Chaplain Educational program. The program is open to the community and there is no fee to attend, but please RSVP so that we have enough materials for all. Please contact Megan at mdonaldson@jew-

ishlongbeach.org or (562) 426-7601 x1014 to RSVP. For over 40 years the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Long Beach and West Orange County has been partnering with donors and community organizations to help them meet their individual philanthropic goals while ensuring the future of the vibrant network of programs and services provided by our communal agencies. We offer professional investment management, a variety of Endowment Fund options, a Donor Advised Philanthropic Fund program, and pride ourselves on the ability to help each individual donor leave a personal legacy.

Want to make charitable giving easy? Do you write multiple checks to several non-profit organizations over the course of a year? By opening a Donor Advised Philanthropic Fund (DAPF) with the Jewish Commununity Foundation, you can establish one centralized fund where you can make all your charitable donations. You open the fund, the Jewish Community Foundation does the work for you. Open the fund before December 31st and you will still be able to receive a charitable tax-deduction this year. Then recommend distributions to any IRS approved non-profit organization when it is convenient for you. All you need is a minimum contribution of $1,000 to establish the fund and a balance of $500 to keep it open.

Benefits of a Donor Advised Philanthropic Fund • • • •

Receive a tax deduction Contribute cash or securities Distribute funds at your convenience Donate now & distribute funds when you’re ready

• Keep one centralized charitable account • There is no fee associated with the account • The Foundation verifies the charity, writes the checks & does the record keeping for you

Get started today! Sharon Kenigsberg 562.426.7601 x1008 | sharonk@jewishlongbeach.org

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A Meaningful Connection between Sorrow and Celebration

By Rabbi David Cantor

Growing up, November 11th was the most sacred of the Rabbi David secular holidays. Cantor Once the Halloween candy had been collected and categorized for later consumption, even as the skeletons and goblins and witches were being put away, a new symbol of death and destruction would begin to sprout: the red poppy, worn on one’s lapel, over one’s heart. Within a few short days, almost everyone would have a poppy to wear, purchased by a donation to a veteran or other volunteer. To be seen without one’s poppy was a source of shame at school, and in public. In Manitoba, Remembrance Day was a day off work, with no pay. Nothing was open except for stores with less than four employees, and even there one could only buy bread or milk. There were somber parades, the laying of wreaths at war memorials, and war documentaries on all the television stations.

Each year, I remember feeling sorry for the Governor General, standing stoically on a bitterly cold Ottawa day, acknowledging the veterans marching by. Then at 11:00 in the forenoon, we all stood where we were, two minutes of silence, concluded with a gun salute. Even as a child, watching the observance on the television at home, I remember standing at attention. With this background, Veterans Day came as something of a shock. Life going on as usual, an ill-attended public ceremony – sometimes rescheduled to a more convenient day – and a sale. There is something of value in the somber observance of historical tragedy. September 11th comes close, but the American approach to the purchase price of freedom – the lives of its citizen soldiers – is subdued. We don’t like to dwell on the past when it is painful. This is not the approach that Judaism takes. Four times a year, we, as a community, fast to remember the histori-

cal events that have shaped our survival as a religious and international community: the 10th of Tevet, when the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem began; the 17th of Tammuz, when the walls were breached; the 9th of Av, when the Temple was destroyed; and the 3rd of Tishre (the day after Rosh Hashanah) when the Jewish governor was assassinated by his own people. We are shaped by the way we tell our national narrative. In the modern State of Israel – as in my native Canada – the country shuts down on Yom Hazikaron, the “Day of Remembrance for the Fallen Soldiers of Israel and Victims of Terrorism.” At 11 AM a siren is sounded, and for two minutes everyone stops what they are doing and stands, even if it means stopping their car on the highway so they can step out to honor their dead. Most poignantly, the following day is Yom HaAtzma’ut, the Day of Independence, a celebration grounded by the terrible cost

Area Synagogue Upcoming Events

that nationhood demanded. Here in America, the celebration of freedom – the 4th of July – is isolated from Veterans and Memorial Days, although this past year it sounded to me – walking home from synagogue on a Friday night – as if I was in the midst of a war zone, the peals of fireworks passing over me like thunder. This month, as we leave Sukkot and Simchat Torah behind and look forward to Chanukah, what can we do as Jews to create a more meaningful connection between sorrow and celebration, remembering our fallen heroes, honoring our veterans, and expressing our pride in a nation that still stands as a beacon on a hill, an inspiration to the world with a manifest destiny? How will we inspire ourselves to eschew the sales and strive to create a community worthy of our pride? Rabbi David Cantor is Rabbi at Temple Beth Shalom, Long Beach.

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 Wednesdays, 11/5, 11/12 & 11/19 @ 7pm: The Clash of Civilizations. A class conducted by Rabbi Howard Laibson which asks the question, how should we as Americans and as Jews respond to the potential clash of civilizations? Friday, 11/28 & Sunday, 11/30 @ 9:30am: Annual Rummage Sale. Temple Beth David Sunday, 11/9 & 12/7 @ 9am: Good, Bad, and Punishment (Do You Really Get What You Deserve?). Rabbi Nancy Myers will discuss the Jewish point of view of how and why these various elements occur within our life span. All in our community are invited. Sunday, 11/16 from 11am-3pm: A Chanukah Carnival & Bazaar/Boutique with food, games, vendors, bouncers, and prizes. TBD’s Brotherhood will be holding a silent auction. If your synagogue would like to be a part of this listing, please submit your events to chronicle@jewishlongbeach.org.

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

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

(C)=Conservative (I)=Independent

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

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Long Beach Mikvah Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a Hebrew Reading Crash Course . . . . . . . 2a Jewish Gangsters in America . . . . . . . . . 2a

2nd Annual Turkey Triathlon. . . . . . . . . . 3a Blood Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a Senior Thanksgiving Lunch. . . . . . . . . . . 3a

ECE Scholastic Book Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . 4a Youth & Teen Thanksgiving Camp . . . . . 4a Jiu Jitsu Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4a

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JEWISH LIFE & CULTURE

Things I’m Grateful For As we conclude the High Holiday season and Thanksgiving approaches, I consider this a good time of year to take a step back and think of all the things I am grateful for. I am grateful to be working with an incredibly hard-working, creative, and caring staff who strive every day to make a difference in the lives of all of our members.

Long Beach Mikvah Tour Sunday, November 2, 1pm The mikvah holds a special place in Jewish law and custom to attain ritual purity. We’ll start at the JCC, see a short film, have a discussion, then carpool over to the mikvah on Atlantic Avenue. Led by Chaya Leah Sufrin. This FREE tour is limited to only 40 women. RSVP to Shlomit Jackson, sjackson@alpertjcc.org, (562) 426-7601, ext. 1067

Hebrew Reading Crash Course

I am grateful for our passionate, dedicated, and committed Board of Directors, who guide our vital and vibrant agency.

November 4-December 9 Six Tuesdays, 6pm

I am grateful for the tremendous community partners we have with the Federation, JFCS, Hillel, The Hebrew Academy, and all the community synagogues and agencies, for together we strengthen our community and make it truly special.

Designed for anyone with little or no background in Hebrew, the Hebrew Reading Crash Course concentrates on teaching the Hebrew alphabet and reading skills. Class is FREE, but registration is essential. RSVP to Shlomit Jackson, sjackson@alpertjcc.org, (562) 426-7601, ext. 1067

I am grateful for the wonderfully diverse membership that fills our building with laughter, love, and friendship.

Ladies’ Lunch & Learn presents

I am grateful for my loving family, who give me strength, support, love, and so much joy!

Fifty Shades of Intimacy in Judaism Thursday, November 13 11:30am-1:30pm

I am grateful to be able to work for an organization that I truly love, that is so deeply part of who I am, and that I can honestly call my home. I am grateful for all of the above, for with all of the pieces working together, we create what the JCC is all about: a strong, thriving community filled with activity, compassion, health, growth, education, and a sense of belonging.

Join us as Chaya Leah Sufrin teaches us everything we need to know about the traditional Jewish approach to close personal relationships. Please feel free to bring your lunch. FREE and open to the community.

I hope that as you reflect on what you are grateful for this year, you include the Alpert Jewish Community Center, a vibrant place which will always be for you, as it is for me, Your Center For Life.

L’Shalom

Jeffrey Rips AJCC Executive Director

AJCC Trip to the Skirball Cultural Center Sunday, November 16, 10am Take a trip with your AJCC friends and family as we enjoy the galleries and exhibits of the Skirball. Those attending will meet at the Skirball entrance-transportation will not be provided. Feel free to bring a lunch. There will be a group rate for entrance and other exhibits have separate fees. For questions or carpool info., contact Ronnie Levine at (562) 426-7601, ext. 1521 or Shlomit Jackson at (562) 426-7601, ext. 1067

ADULTS

“Jews in America” with Don Schwartz:

Jewish Gangsters in America

AJCC Poker Club

Wednesday, November 19, 7pm

Tuesday, November 18, 6:30-10:30pm

In the first part of the 20th century, Jewish immigrant communities spawned some of America’s most infamous racketeers, gamblers, bootleggers and killers. This lecture, led by CSULB professor Dr. Don Schwartz, will examine the rise and fall of the Jewish gangster in America. $10; $9/MVP (Louis “Lepke” Buchalter pictured)

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) Contact Katie Clowdus, kclowdus@alpertjcc.org, (562) 426-7601, ext. 1024

Religion in the Schools Monday, December 1, 7pm Lecture and discussion led by Michelle Deutchman, Western States Counsel for the Anti-Defamation League. FREE and open to the community

GESHERCITY YOUNG ADULTS

Four Seasons of Vegan Jewish Cooking December 4, March 12, May 14 Thursdays, 7pm Learn healthy cooking ideas for Shabbat, Chanukah and Passover. Class taught By Barbara Ravid, RDN. $20; $18/MVP, per session RSVP to Shlomit Jackson, sjackson@alpertjcc.org, (562) 426-7601, ext. 1067

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

Kabbalah Class

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

GesherCity Shabbat Friday, November 7, 7:30pm Experience Shabbat with great music, food and friends. If you’ve never been to a GesherCity event before, now is the perfect time! Our events are fun and casual. So don’t be shy… give us a try.

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

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

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

Driven From A Giving Heart By Erika Hillinger

When Barbra Snegg was named Senior of the Year at the Alpert JCC’s annual meeting, she was completely floored. She had no idea that all her hard work for the Senior programs would be acknowledged in such a wonderful way. Her friends knew, though, and they couldn’t have been more thrilled that this charming, gracious woman was being so publicly honored. When Barbra first came to the Alpert JCC in the fall of 2012, it was at the invitation from a good friend of hers. She had just moved from Huntington Beach to Bixby Hill to be closer to her daughter, and she was looking for ways to give back. A JCC member introduced her to Dr. Susan Mathieu, the Senior Adult Coordinator, and the rest was fate.

Around the J

Stories From Around the J

Sunday, November 23 10:30am-12pm Warm up your Thanksgiving appetite with the 2nd Annual AJCC Turkey Tri: 20 min. on a treadmill, 20 min. on a Spin bike, and 20 min. of laps in the pool. The AJCC brings members together to start the holiday season in a healthy way. This event is FREE to the first 30 AJCC members – So sign up TODAY.

Barbra has an extensive background in parties and catering, so working with the Senior lunch program was the perfect fit. And she didn’t stop with helping serve the meals; she was soon arriving in the kitchen hours before to prep and staying long after to clean up. She even took it upon herself to completely reorganize the kitchen so everything was conveniently at hand, making the lunches run even more smoothly. Barbra is a huge help with a giant smile.

For more info. contact Cindi Massengale, AJCC Fitness & Wellness Manager

AJCC Executive Director Jeffrey Rips is delighted that Barbra received this year’s award, commenting, “Barbra brings a great energy and warmth to the AJCC, and her smile lights up the room for all those that come in contact with her. And upon being asked about Barbra, Dr. Susan Mathieu beams: “Barbra is driven from a giving heart. A shopper, organizer, chef and sometimes therapist, she approaches her work enthusiastically, improving not only the kitchen environment, but also the entire Senior adult program. Our Barbra has a positive attitude, a big smile, and we are lucky to have such a gem at the AJCC.”

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

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Thursday, November 6, 7:30am -6:15pm at the Alpert JCC Blood donors report feeling a sense of great satisfaction after making their donation. Why? Because helping others in need just feels good. It feels good to give. To schedule an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: AJCC) For more information, contact Cindi Massengale, AJCC Fitness & Wellness Manager, (562) 426-7601 ext. 1056 or cmassengale@alpertjcc.org.

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

Year-Round Youth Swim Team with Rafe Montes Ages 6-14

Happiness & Humor Group

Mon-Thurs, 5-6:30pm • Fri, 4:30-5:30pm

Friday, November 7, 11am

This is a competitive swim team, so all participants must try out and be able to swim 25 yards with all four swim strokes.

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.

Senior Thanksgiving Lunch Featuring the Jaxx & Jacobson Variety Show Wednesday , November 26, 12pm Traditional Turkey with all the Thanksgiving trimmings. $6; $5/MVP RSVP to Susan Mathieu.

Prep Swim Team with Rafe Montes Ages 5-12

Tues & Thurs, 4:30-5:15pm The goal of this program is to get kids ready for a swim team, water polo, or Junior Lifeguard program.

Masters Swim with Coach Rafe Montes Mon & Wed, 6:30-7:30pm • Sat, 9-10am Ages 14+

Ongoing Alpert JCC Senior Activities

Private Swim Lessons

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

One-on-one instruction for all ages with a Swim University instructor. Spots fill quickly, so call today! Visit website for more info.

The Barbara & Ray Alpert Jewish Community Center

www.alpertjcc.org

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

Kids’ Night Out

Thanksgiving Celebration Saturday, November 15, 5-10pm

ECE Scholastic Book Fair

Grades K-8 The kids will be celebrating the season of Thanksgiving by making crafts, decorating cards, and baking something delicious in the kitchen! You must register by Wednesday, November 12. Drop-ins will not be admitted. First Child: $35; $$30/MVP • Second Child: $30; $25/MVP Third Child: $25; $20/MVP

Week of November 17

Contact Natalie Chernik at nchernik@alpertjcc.org or at ext. 1205.

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

Enter the Kingdom of Books through Sir Readalot’s castle during the week of November 17, just in time to purchase Chanukah gifts for all of your favorite readers. A portion of the proceeds go to books for the ECE library and classrooms. For information, contact ECE Assistant Director Alayna Cosores at acosores@alpertjcc.org or at ext. 1091

ECE All-School Havdallah Shabbat: Friday, November 7, 9:15am Havdallah: Monday, November 10, 9:15 am Join with our ECE preschoolers, their teachers, families and friends, on Friday as we bring in Shabbat, and again on Monday as we welcome the new week with blessings, songs, and community spirit. Led by Morah Shlomit and Ms. Maureen.

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

Thanksgiving Break Camp November 24-26 • Monday-Wednesday Grades K-5 9am-4pm: $55; $45/MVP per day 7am-6pm: $65; $55/MVP per day See website for detailed information. Contact Natalie Chernik at nchernik@alpertjcc.org or at ext. 1205.

Teen Thanksgiving Break Camp November 24-26 • Monday-Wednesday Grades 6 & Up 9am-4pm: $55; $45/MVP per day 7am-6pm: $65; $55/MVP per day See website for detailed information. Contact Natalie Chernik at nchernik@alpertjcc.org or at ext. 1205.

Jiu Jitsu Tournament Sunday, December 7, 1pm

This tournament will feature some of our best youth, teen, and adult students putting it all on the line by standing before a panel of judges and hundreds of audience members, as well as their fellow students, to demonstrate their martial arts skills. Competing in a tournament helps to answer any questions a student may have about themselves and their abilities. It takes a lot of courage, and a student can grow tremendously in self-confidence by participating. The tournament will start at 1pm and should last about 4 hours. There will be refreshments and martial arts supplies available. Competition will be in sparring, grappling (Jiu Jitsu), self-defense techniques, breaking, and possibly some audience participation events. As always we look forward to seeing all of our students there, as well as their friends and family members showing their support. For more info., contact the AJCC P.E. Courtesy desk staff at ext. 1051

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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

From Our Team: Friends Campaign Sustains JFCS Kathryn Miles JFCS Executive Director

A few weeks ago, a young man walked into the JFCS office and asked for help. He was hungry, the cane he uses due to a permanent limp had been stolen, he was in need of counseling, and he had used all of

his money for bus fare to get to us. He sat in our lobby and ate some soup while we put together a bag of food, located a new cane, scheduled weekly counseling sessions for him with one of our interns, and made sure he had a way to get home. That night on my way home, I thought about the people who come to our office every day, and how important it is that JFCS be here

to help people in the community, now and in the future. Sustainability is a kind of buzz word in the nonprofit world right now, and for good reason. Many nonprofits that do wonderful work, find it hard to bring in enough money to keep the doors open and the lights on. Our annual Friends campaign is a keystone of our sustainability efforts. We could not be here,

ready to help this young man and so many others who need an outstretched hand, were it not for the generosity of our donors during this campaign. If you did not receive information by mail from us, please give us a call. We can accept donations over the phone and via our website. You can also make a donor-directed donation to

SPEcial Thanks

Sponsors

Special thanks to David and Wendy Manasse Wiese for their vision and generosity.

COUTURE 2nd Street Beauty Eugene & Sally (of blessed memory) Chernoy

DESIGNER Arlene Solomon Debbie & Rob Feldman Eva Schlesinger Linda Haley & Dr. Marvin Zamost Phyllis Spear TGIS Catering

COLLECTION Dave Schneider Jewelry Barbara Wolfe Binnie & Jack Berro and Family Comprehensive Dermatology Kathryn Miles Norma & Jan Stein Sheryl & Jeff Stewart

FASHIONISTA Bill's House of Floors Diane Fike Janeen Stillwagon Judy Leff Kristina & Bill Shafton Linda & Rick Burney Nancy & Dr. Jim Linden Natalie Swit Pattie & Marc Davidson Sally Manasse Sandy & Jerry Horwitz Shirley & Eugene Ross Steve Gordon Insurance Susan & David Philips

JFCS through the Jewish Federation or make a gift to us through your Donor Advised Philanthropic Fund. A legacy gift to JFCS through the Foundation will also ensure that we will be here in the future for those who will need us. Any of these options moves us closer to reaching our vision of a community healed, one person, one family at a time.

thanks for your support! commentator Bonnie McCarthy

the runway Committee Wendy Manasse Wiese Pattie Davidson Judith Carey Fisher Hyra George Silvia Kahn Kathryn Miles Sheryl Stewart David Wiese

View our photo gallery at jfcsrunway.com

Alexa Wiese - Graphic Arts & Show Stylist Brett Wiese - Music Brittney Curfman - Makeup Artist Crista Rossi - Sancutary Spa Davon Hollie - Dresser Gazette Newspapers Isela Hernandez - Makeup Artist JFCS clients Margaret and Klarisa Julie Kinsbursky Katie Balis - Show Stylist Ken Kraus - Senior Manager, Los Cerritos Center Lisa Nunez - Makeup Artist Loren Miner Lucy Acosta - Fashion Show Producer Marc Allen - VP/Store Manager, Macy’s Los Cerritos Center Marguerite Baker - Executive Assistant, Macy’s Los Cerritos Center Maria Elena Malovos - Events/Marketing, 2nd Street Beauty Megan Richardson - Marketing Manager, Los Cerritos Center Michelle Schindler - Hair Stylist, Chris McMillan Michelle Shelton - Bella Salon Sara Berkson - Video & Photography Temple Beth Shalom Sisterhood The Team at the Alpert JCC Traci Merkow/D’Aversa - Hair Stylist Taylor Sandell - Dresser 2nd Street Beauty - Rick and Arlene Freeman Bella Salon - Michelle Shelton Blossoming Lotus - Lauren Adamczyk Chris McMillan - Jason Schneidman Comprehensive Dermatology - Dr. Nancy Samolitis Dave Schneider Fine Jewlery and Diamonds - Nancy and Mark Schneider Hearst Magazines - David Carey I Love Lucy Live on Stage - Hyra and David George JetBlue Naples Fitness - David Rosett Open Seasame - Ali Kobeissi Quenchwear - Wendy Manasse

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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HILLEL AT CSULB

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

Beach Hillel Experiences Israel

Students enjoying Hebrew game night

Three weeks ago, CSULB students and Beach Hillel’s Israel Fellow, Shelly Korenboim, launched the first pro-Israel club on campus called 49ers for Israel. The club’s mission is to promote Israel in a positive light and to empower students to express their support for the state of Israel. This club is open to students

who share the belief that Israel has a right to exist in peace and security. Students come together to learn about Israel, Middle Eastern politics, US-Israel relations, Israel advocacy skills, and leadership. We are excited that there is a critical mass of students who want to create a positive atmosphere for Israel

on campus. We further understand that the students on the college campus today will become the leaders of our country tomorrow. It is our aim that these students have an accurate outlook upon Israel and will take this knowledge with them as they embark on their post-college journey. 49ers for Israel stresses the importance of building relationships with different organizations and clubs on campus to achieve this aim. The club will be hosting campus-wide activities to showcase various aspects of Israel. These programs will further include the distribution of information that confronts questions students may have had about the country. Part of the club’s year of programming will include a dynamic Israel week that will consist of advocacy training work-

shops to empower students to speak confidently on the issue of Israel, and will further promote a safe space for a pro-Israel environment on campus. 49ers for Israel meets every Thursday at 5:00 PM. For more real-time information, like our page at facebook. com/49ersforIsrael or contact shelly@beachhillel.org. Beach Hillel further exposes students to the diverse Israeli culture through creative programming that allows them to interact with authentic Israeli experiences. Twice a month, Beach Hillel will be hosting its Hebrew game night. While no prior knowledge of Hebrew is necessary, Hebrew game night uses Hebrew phrases and words, thereby enabling students to become familiar with them. Additionally, Beach Hillel will be continuing its

Rainbow Shabbat Appreciates Student Identities

Guest speaker Sean Sala addressing students about gay reparative therapy

We at Beach Hillel understand that diversifying programs to reach the needs of all types of Jewish students is vital to improving the quality of Jewish life on campus. Hence, we began to host quality programs that would further engage Jewish students who may not typically see themselves as members of the Jewish community because of “conflicting identi-

ties”. Some of the students who feel this way are members of the Long Beach gay community. Beach Hillel began hosting its “Rainbow Shabbat” last year to showcase how Jewish culture and gay culture do not have to be mutually exclusive of one another. 2013’s Rainbow Shabbat invited guest speaker Hen Mazig from the Israel

Advocacy Organization Stand With Us to share his experiences of being a gay Israeli who also served in the IDF. This year, Beach Hillel hosted two speakers, Elinor and Ilan, who are serving as Israel Fellows in the San Diego area. Their background of being raised in a Jewish country, while being involved in the gay community, was a great concept to showcase to our students. Rainbow Shabbat is celebrated in coordination with Parshah Noah, where Noah first sees a rainbow after g-d flooded the world. The rainbow became g-d’s promise to us that he would never again flood the world the way he did in Noah’s time. We take the biblical Rainbow and explain its origins to students.

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We also further expand on how gay culture came to adopt the rainbow as its iconic symbol, where the rainbow shows how gay culture is not exclusive and is made up of many different persons with competing identities spanning from various races, genders, ethnicities, and even religions. This program comes a few weeks after having Sean Sala, a Navy Veteran and a survivor of gay reparative therapy, come to CSULB to guest co-host our weekly Cawffee Tawlk program. Sala spoke with students about his struggle coming out in an evangelical family, and also about how he maintains his religious roots while embracing his gay identity. He expanded the conversa-

Jerusalem University Online course through Hasbara fellowships. This is an advocacy-based course that teaches students about Israel from the founding of the state to the present, displaying and explaining the current conflict, and the difficulties that Israel will be facing in the future. Jerusalem University Online is provided as a program for students to watch videos together and have group discussions about them every week. If you would like to become more involved in Israel education activities in the Greater Long Beach community and would like to receive the Israel interest e-blast, you can contact Megan Donaldson at 562-426-7601 x1014 or mdonaldson@jewishlongbeach.org to be added to the list.

tion to encompass the Jewish reaction to gay culture as showcased in Israel, which he praised for embracing the gay community within a Jewish state. Rainbow Shabbat will continue to be one among many programs that Beach Hillel hosts to bring the campus closer together under our Jewish umbrella, showing that the services we provide are diverse and innovative. Beach Hillel invited students from the on-campus LGBT group titled Queers & Allies, and the Associated Students Inc. Secretary for LGBT affairs, to view that the campus Jewish community is a partner to the LGBT groups in creating a safe space for students of all backgrounds.

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

What is the Hebrew Academy Auction Royale? Between now and December, you’ll be hearing a great deal about Auction Royale. It is an evening of fun by the parents, for the parents, to benefit our school’s buildings and grounds. The emphasis is on socializing— it’s a chance for our community to get to know one another other, while enjoying a wonderful auction, entertainment and a gourmet buffet filled with many delicacies. This historically successful fundraiser is attended by hundreds of guests each

year and raises funds to support the Hebrew Academy’s outstanding educational programs. Proceeds from this event support the school’s financial aid program, enhance classroom technology, expand the liberal arts department, develop the library, and enlarge the sports program. This year on Sunday, December 7, the Hebrew Academy of Huntington Beach, twice awarded the Blue Ribbon award, will be hosting its annual dinner and

Soccer Sundays are Fun Days

Building a Strong Foundation of Scholarship

”We are now in our seventh week of school, and off to a great start,” exclaims Chanie Perelmuter, our award-winning Preschool Director. Mrs. Perelmuter’s sentiment is true, we’ve started the year with five full classes. We educate and inspire students ranging from ages 2 to 5 years old. At Hebrew Academy Early Childhood Education (ECE), we are committed to providing each child with an educational, safe, loving, warm, and Jewish environment. We have done your research for you; there are many unique aspects of our ECE program that make it valuable for your child and

family. We are the only preschool that offers computer classes, art lessons with an art specialist, swimming, music and dance at NO additional charge! To make things even more spectacular and supportive of your schedule, we offer a variety of programs: 2-day, 3-day, 4-day, and 5-day classes, as well as half-day or full-day options are available. Ms. Tracy our pre-kindergarten, or transitional kindergarten, teacher has been inspiring our children and colleagues for 19 years. Due to her amazing commitment and talent, Ms. Tracy earned the “Teacher of the Year Award” last year.

Teamed with AYSO, and supported with funds from the Jewish Federation, the Hebrew Academy has created an amazing and fun opportunity for our kids to play a team sport and show off our wonderful school at the same time. Even if your child is not a student here, he/she is welcome to join us for our Sunday-only league. Come cheer our teams on as they play against other AYSO teams from Huntington Beach, right here on our beautiful 11-acre field.

auction, “Auction Royale, Making Dreams Come True” at the The Centre at Sycamore Plaza in Lakewood. Be prepared to be entertained with Sunda Croonquist, The Hebrew Academy Third grade choir, a live auction, open bar and amazing food! For more information, be sure to contact Jenny Kdoshim, events coordinator at 909-559-5674 or email eventshahb@gmail.com.

No preschool program is complete without support for the parents. Tapping into Ms. Perelmuter’s sage wisdom, we offer Mommy & Me classes every Thursday from 9:30-11:00 AM. Attending these classes offers moms opportunities to develop lifelong friendships and confidence in raising happy and successful children. While you learn from the best, your child makes friends and participates in stories, crafts, songs and dance. We are conveniently located right off of the 405 Springdale/Westminster exit and we also offer transportation if needed. To schedule a tour, please contact Alexandra Greenberg, Admissions Director, at x284 or agreenberg@hacds.org.

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COMMUNITY

Documenting a World Behind Wire

Dr. Geoffrey Megargee

CSULB’s Jewish Studies Program is very proud to host a talk on Thursday, November 20, by the visiting U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum scholar, Dr. Geoffrey Megargee. A senior-applied research scholar at the Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies, Megargee is the project director and editor-in-chief of the Encyclopedia of Camps and Ghettos, 1933-1945. Dr. Megargee’s talk,

“Documenting a World Behind Wire: The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Encyclopedia of Camps and Ghettos,” will explore how the new research being done into the Nazi camp system is transforming our understanding of the Holocaust. Most people have been shocked to learn just how many camps, ghettos, and other sites of detention, persecution, forced labor, and murder the Nazis and

their allies ran: over 42,000. Likewise, few people know much about the conditions in those places, or how broad the range of prisoner experiences was. Megargee’s work aims to answer basic questions about as many individual sites as possible; to provide scholars with leads for additional research; and to memorialize the places where millions of people suffered and died. He leads a team of editors, writers, and researchers at the USHMM who have been working on this project since 1999. The talk will be held at the Weinberg Federation Campus and will begin at 7:30 pm. 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 fall’s events, please contact Don Schwartz, Interim Director of the Jewish Studies Program, at Don.Schwartz@csulb.edu.

NCJW Thanksgiving Tea to Benefit “For The Child”

Child abuse destroys. It damages self-esteem, diminishes dignity, and erodes the strength of the family. Children should be treated with respect and protected from abuse. The organization For The Child meets this challenge by providing both comprehensive child abuse treatment and family-focused mental health care, counseling, and therapy to strengthen families and provide the tools of healing to children. Thanksgiving Tea grocery donations will help For The Child to prepare dinner boxes to help make a differ-

ence for children in families that are struggling economically, have mental health issues and other problems. Join NCJW on Thursday, November 13 at 1 pm at the Weinberg Federation Campus and bring a donation if your last name starts with: A-H: mashed potatoes, turkey stuffing and gravy; I-R: canned fruit and fruit juices; S-Z: canned cranberry sauce, vegetables and yams This event is open to all, please invite your friends and family; refreshments will be served. RSVP to Michelle Sztraicher at 562-431-8714.

Jewish Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy presents

A WOMAN’S JOURNEY TO ISRAEL FEBRUARY 1-5, 2015 INTERESTED?

Join us for an informational meeting on November 19th from 5:30-6:45 pm.

RSVP (562) 426-7601 x1008

Adult education opportunities Temple Israel invites the entire community to join us, as we welcome the following speakers and special guests during the coming year. TInA WAsserMAn, Chef and Jewish Cookbook Author JeWIsh CreATIvITy In The KITChen Friday, November 7 – Sunday, November 9

Join us for an unforgettable weekend with leading chef and cookbook author Tina Wasserman, as she tells the stories behind and demonstrates how to prepare some of her famous recipes.

rABBI BILL CuTTer, Professor at Hebrew Union College heALIng AnD The JeWIsh IMAgInATIon The Power of Science to Intervene - The Power of Spirituality to Accept Saturday, December 13

Join us for an engaging Shabbat morning, as we welcome Rabbi Bill Cutter to share some of his current work on Jewish healing. Our morning session will focus on the poignant issue of end of life through the lens of Jewish literature and poetry.

rABBI rAMI shApIro, Author on Jewish Spirituality Lapid-Shapiro Scholar-in-Residence

Underwritten through the generosity of Temple Israel Foundation’s Lapid-Shapiro Lectureship Fund

re-IMAgInIng JuDAIsM For The 24Th CenTury Friday, January 9 - Sunday, January 11

Over the course of this weekend, Rabbi Shapiro will facilitate the unleashing of the Jewish imagination regarding three core themes of Judaism: God, Torah, and Israel.

DAnIeL MATT, Kabbalah Scholar DIsCoverIng hArMony BeTWeen sCIenCe AnD spIrITuALITy Thursday, February 5 and Thursday, March 12

Join us, as we will explore these questions by reading and discussing Daniel Matt’s book God and the Big Bang: Discovering Harmony between Science and Spirituality.

The JeWIsh ArTIsTs’ IMAgInATIon: showcasing the Talents of Temple Israel Friday, February 6 – Saturday, February 14

Our first congregant art show will feature the beautiful work of our very own Temple Israel members.

rABBI geoFF MITeLMAn, Executive Director of Sinai and Synapses Pilger Scholar-in-Residence Underwritten through the generosity of Temple Israel Foundation’s Pilger Lectureship Fund

sCIenTIFICALLy grounDeD JuDAIsM Friday, March 27 - Sunday, March 29

Join Rabbi Geoff Mitelman, Executive Director of Sinai and Synapses out of New York City, 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.

Many more classes and programs are being offered as well! A full, detailed catalog is available on our website at www.tilb.org To participate, please contact Temple Israel 562.434.0996 or info@tilb.org

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

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Gendel your birthday, from: o Marlene Beach •To Barbara Alpert, in memoo Elaine & Howard Davis ry of Ray Alpert, from Beverly o Lyn & Dr. Joel Epstein Brown o Laurie Hartstein •To Barbara Alpert, in memo Nancy & Dr. Jim Linden ory of Ray Alpert, from Linda o Kathie Marvin Palitz o Adene Mosh MICHAEL SEGAL o Barbara & Lee Shoag MAIMONIDES FUND o Barbara Silverman •To Eileen Braeman, in memo Yolande Springer ory of Aaron Braeman, from •To Rob Feldman, with best Jessie Butler wishes for good health, from •To Barbara Alhadeff, wishing Nancy & Dr. Jim Linden you a speedy recovery, from •In honor of Lauren Cadish, Jessie Butler from Christina Kimmerling •To Sheila & Norm Pokras, EARLY CHILDHOOD in honor of your anniversary, EDUCATION FUND from Binnie & Jack Berro •To Gerilyn, Evan, Sophie, & •To Ellyn Wolfson, in memoSammy, in memory of Ellen Sue ry of your father, from Janet & Levy, love, Randee, Vivian & Harold Pottebaum Coby Hilbourne •In memory of Ellen Levy, from Binnie & Jack Berro PAULA BLUM SENIOR •To Kathryn Miles & Pattie ADULT FUND Davidson, in appreciation, •To Susan Mathieu, for her from Nancy Speizer “Happiness” lecture, Women’s Club of Cypress MARCIE BALAN AJCC tributes: 562-426-7601 EXT BLAKEY FUND 1414 •In memory of Ellen Levy, from Diane & Ron Guest JFCS JFCS tributes: 562-426-7601 EXT GENERAL FUND 235 or 562-427-7916 •To Gail Levy, in honor of

Honors & Simchahs Mazel Tov From the Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff

•Mazel Tov to Rona & Joel Kizner on the birth of your granddaughter, Camilla Sage Kizner •Mazel Tov to Marlayna & Bob Benaderet on the birth of your twins, Maisie Jennifer & Noah Robert

Shane Hunter Nantais will be called to the Torah on November 8 as a Bar Mitzvah at Temple Beth Shalom in Long Beach. Shane has impressed and delighted temple mem-

bers with his Hebrew and knowledge of Torah since his days at The Hebrew Academy. Shane is currently an 8th grader at Stanford Middle School with a 4.0 GPA, and enjoys playing water polo at Shore Aquatics.

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Join Us for oUr shabbat services

Friday Evening Services conducted by Rabbi Steven Moskowitz and organist, David York Saturday Morning Torah Study and Services conducted by Rabbi Moskowitz

Friday, November 7 7:00 p.m. Shabbat Family Service

with Dvar Torah by Jewish Cookbook Author, Tina Wasserman

Saturday, November 8 8:45 a.m. Torah Study 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service

Friday, November 21 7:00 p.m. Got Shabbat! Service New Member Recognition Shabbat Saturday, November 22 8:45 a.m. Torah Study 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service

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Friday, November 14 ~ 6:00 p.m. A fun, informal, child-centered Shabbat Service

FREE Pizza Dinner after the Service. Please RSVP to the Temple Office

Friday, November 28 Friday, November 14 6:00 p.m. Shabbat Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Tot Shabbat Saturday, November 29 6:00 p.m. Ruach Shabbat 8:45 a.m. Torah Study Saturday, November 15 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service 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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Our Honorees Liz & Jim Breslauer

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