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Community? It’s Simple! The Talmud teaches that not only are Executive Director, all Jews reJewish Federation Jewish Community sponsible for Foundation each other, but we are commanded to address community needs, wherever they may be. These concepts are the basis for the unique collaborative relationship of our community’s Jewish Community Partnership, composed of our six local agencies that fund and provide social and educational services, in conjunction with our local synagogues, including Jewish Federation, Jewish Community Foundation, Alpert Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family & Children’s Service, Hebrew Academy, and Long Beach Hillel. Since we premiered the concept in January 2011, many people have asked what this partnership really “is”. My answer? “It’s simple!” By working closely together on all aspects of fund development and program delivery, we can ensure a strong future for our community. As a result, we have created a number of joint activities to support the needs of our community. Each agency also continues to provide its own unique services and programs, creating a complete continuum of connection opportunities across the partnership.
Deborah K. Goldfarb
Getting Involved Community members continue to ask how they can help, and how to prioritize which individual agency activities to get involved in. My “simple” answer is, “Just get involved in something! All of our Partnership agencies need your help, whether that means donating or volunteering your time.” A number of exciting joint activities have evolved out of the partnership. One exciting example is the Alpert New Leader’s Forum leadership training program. This community-wide program, now in its 4th year has had 65 participants, many of whom were recommended by, and are now serving on boards and committees for our agencies and synagogues. We are always looking for new people to participate in this yearly program. Interested prospects can contact Sharon Kenigsberg at 562-426-7601. Upcoming Jewish Community Partnership joint activities include the Cultural Arts Festival which will take place at the Alpert Jewish Community Center in November. The festival, coordinated by the Alpert Jewish Community Center, and co-hosted by the Partnership agencies, will once again feature a broad variety of authors and speakers along with the popular Jewish Film Festival. Look for more information in the November issue of the Chronicle. As a “warm up” to the festival, a very special film, Life in Stills, will be screened, free of charge,
Modern Israeli city of Tel Aviv at night
on Thursday, October 18. The film tells the story of Miriam Weissenstein (96) and her grandson Ben, who embark on an exciting, funny and touching journey to save the legendary “Photo House” and it’s nearly one million negatives that document Israel’s defining moments. See the ad on this page. Following the film, there will be a preview of the first ever AJCC/Jewish Community Partnership trip to Poland and Israel. The trip is scheduled to take place in November of 2013. The trip, like it’s counterpart for teens, the March of the Living, will allow Long Beach adults to explore the history of the Holocaust, the founding of the State of Israel, and to explore the wonders of modern and ancient Israel. Participants will also have the opportunity to attend the phenomenal Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly, a renowned worldwide conference, which brings together Jewish communities and major speakers from around the world. For more information, please call Sharon Kenigsberg or Susan Paletz at 562-426-7601. If you are interested in hands on volunteerism and social action, Big Sunday is the event for you. This southern California event, hosted in Long Beach by the Jewish Federation, the Jewish Community Partnership, and area synagogues, will take place on the first weekend in May, 2013. Planning meetings will begin later this fall. The community wide event provided over 10,000 acts of kindness to the less fortunate in our community last year, with over 400 volunteers participating. For more information on how to get involved, please call Sharon Kenigsberg at 562-426-7601. Ways to Give All of these activities and the fine educational, community building and social services our collective agencies provide are supported by the fundraising efforts of the Jewish Federation Annual Campaign, by the endowment building activities of the Jewish Community Foundation, and by the individual annual appeals of each of the agen-
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cies. Community members are also often confused as to how best to donate. Once again, your donations are desperately needed in these difficult economic times and giving through any of these appeals is most appreciated. The 2013 Jewish Federation Annual Campaign, which provides essential operating funds to each of the Jewish Community Partnership agencies, will kick-off with Opening Night on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at 6 pm. This gala reception and program will feature political commentator Micah Halpern and highlights of the programs the annual campaign supports. For more information, call Danny Levy at 562426-7601. The community-wide Legacy of Leadership event, benefiting all of the Jewish Community Partnership agencies, will take place once again on January 27, 2013 at the Sycamore Center in Lakewood. Be sure to make your reservations early, as this event two years ago sold out with over 500 people in attendance. Not only does each agency benefit from the proceeds from the event, but each will also benefit from the ongoing growth of the Fund for Our Future which will feature specific bequest, endowment and program naming opportunities for each agency over the next few years, in order to meet the long-term needs of each agency. For more information on the event and on specific naming opportunities, please call Sharon Kenigsberg at 562-426-7601. Please consider getting involved in one, or many, of these joint activities. After all, it is simple... our community needs you to help keep it strong and vibrant. Any way you can contribute will help ensure a bright future. Life in Stills Film Screening Thursday, October 18, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m. At the Alpert JCC
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Women Making a Difference
Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation is a place for women’s leadership, empowerment and philanthropy. It is a place where women come together as a community because we share a vision of tikkun olam (repairing the world), tzedakah (justice), rachamim (compassion) and chesed (loving kindness). We are looking for women to help with several social action projects this year including cooking dinner for the families at Ronald McDonald house, learning
how to make “happy hats” for sick children in hospitals here and in Israel, working on projects for the community-wide Big Sunday mitzvah day, helping JFCS with projects that help victims of domestic violence, feeding the hungry and more. Our fall project is collecting school supplies for Hamilton Middle School which has many low income students. The signature event of Women’s Philanthropy is the annual Arlene Solomon VISIONS dinner, this year on
March 7, 2013. This event, chaired by Leslie Kern and Emily Sukman, brings together women from all over the community to celebrate the power we have as women to care for the vulnerable, to invest in the future of our children, and to rescue those in need no matter where they live or how they worship. Each Jewish organization in our community nominates a “Woman of Vision” who is honored at the event. One of the main goals of Women’s Philanthropy is to
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The Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach and West Orange County will be hosting the Annual Campaign launch: Opening Night, starring the Jewish Community Partnership. The evening, chaired by Garry Plotkin, is a “fun” raiser to support the six vital local community organizations and our overseas partners that make up The Jewish Community Partnership. To begin there will be appetizers, drinks and music from the Jazz Angels trio, followed by dessert. The main event is the lively and informative speaker, Micah Halpern. Halpern, a syndicated columnist, is also a well-known social and political commentator, educator, and historian. He is a dynamic speaker who specializes in analyzing world events and evaluating their relevance for and impact upon Jewish Communities. Micah will be speaking on Why We Do What We Do, as an organization and more importantly as a community. Also featured will be a performance from our very own Alpert Jewish Community Center Teen Sum-
mer Stock players. Opening Night takes place Sunday, November 4, 2012 at the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus, One Sommer Way, starting at 6 pm. The couvert is $45. There will be an opportunity to make a 2013 Annual Campaign pledge that supports the six partner agencies which includes the Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach and West Orange County, the Jewish Community Foundation, the Alpert Jewish Community Center, the Jewish Family and Children’s Service, the Hebrew Academy and the Long Beach Hillel. The money raised will help enrich and better the lives of people in need in the Greater Long Beach and West Orange County area, Israel and the world. Our partnership works collectively to strengthen individuals and families in our community, and beyond. For sponsorship opportunities or for further information, please contact Danny Levy at 562-426-7601 EXT 1007 or by email dlevy@ jewishlongbeach.org.
bring together women from every part of our community. Women’s Philanthropy supports the Jewish Community Partnership (JCP) which is convened by the Jewish Federation, and also includes The Jewish Community Foundation, Alpert Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family & Children’s Service, The Hebrew Academy and Beach Hillel. For example, we plan to once again put together a women’s team, “Sole Sisters” to support the JFCS Race With A View in
April. Women’s Philanthropy partners with the AJCC to support the Community Women’s Seder and other women’s programs. We also work with NCJW, Hadassah and synagogue Sisterhoods to coordinate and strengthen the services we can all provide. Nationally, Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) Women’s Philanthropy brings women all over the world together for conferences, women’s missions to Israel continued on page 8
A Jewish View on End of Life Issues with Rabbi Mark Goldfarb of Temple Beth Ohr
Rabbi Mark Goldfarb
eeThe Jewish Community Foundation invites the community to join Rabbi Mark Goldfarb on Monday, October 29 at 7:00 p.m. for an exploration into a Jewish view of dying and death and how we prepare for end of life issues. The program, which is
free of charge, will be held at the Alpert JCC. In exploring these issues, Rabbi Goldfarb poses some questions for us to think about. Is there guidance that Judaism, a religion of over 4,000 years, can offer us when we face end of life issues in the 21st Century? The medical knowledge of our ancestors, Abraham and Sarah, Moses, Miriam, is insignificant when we consider the medical knowledge and technology of today. As a religion, Judaism offers a myriad of opportunities to experience and under-
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stand the timeless and the sacred. Through the Jewish holidays, we are able to come together as a family and community to sanctify time, celebrate the majesty and power of creation, and come closer to the world of nature in which we live. Through Jewish life-cycle events, we are able to mark the passage of our individual days with sanctity, reverence for life, and life affirming rituals that help us transcend our finitude. Is what Judaism teaches about end of life issues relevant after more than 4,000 years? What does Judaism teach us about how we can prepare for the death of a
loved one, or prepare for our own death? Does Judaism offer us guidance as to how to respond to issues of organ donation, removal of life support, euthanasia? Are there Jewish rituals which can help us cope with the pain of watching a loved one die? Rabbi Mark Goldfarb is the Rabbi of Temple Beth Ohr in La Mirada. He is 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 Clinical Pastoral Education program. In addition to serving
congregations, Rabbi Goldfarb helped found the Zusman Hospice program in Columbus Ohio, and served as a prison chaplain, as well as served for St. Joseph Hospital in Orange as chaplain. This program is part one of an educational series offered by the Jewish Community Foundation. The second program will be on Monday, December 3 and will deal with the practical issues of preparing for the changes that come with aging. To RSVP for October 29 or for more information please call Sharon Kenigsberg at 562-426-7601 EXT 1008.
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The Beauty of Sukkot
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By Rabbi Nancy Rita Myers
For me as a rabbi, Sukkot is one of my favorite holidays. I love the fragrance of the lemony etrog and the feel of the lulav. Eating and studying in the sukkah gives me a chance to feel the breeze, admire the shapes of the clouds, and view some of the fruits and vegetables of the late harvest. (The sukkah is a temporary hut that reminds us of the shelter the Israelite built in the desert and of the fall harvest). This holiday, which comes five days after Yom Kippur, offers a reprieve from the formality of the sanctuary, where we come outdoors and celebrate our history and connection to the environment. It’s delightful to eat meals in the
sukkah and enjoy the many decorations that adorn it. Living in Southern California really allows one to truly enjoy this special holiday that lasts a week. The mitzvot, or commandments, connected with Sukkot include living in the sukkah, shaking the lulav and etrog, and literally enjoying our holiday. Sukkot is called ‘Z’man simchateinu”, a time of our rejoicing, this is why if it were to rain we are not supposed to remain in the sukkah. Sitting outside in this temporary dwelling is supposed to be enjoyable. This is why the rabbis in the Talmud discuss at length that when the rain comes and ‘spoils one’s soup” one should come inside
in order to finish the meal. I would like to encourage you to come to and celebrate this holiday. All synagogues and Jewish community centers have a sukkah and many people build their own in their backyards. At Temple Beth David, a craftman gave ours a unique design that was inspired by the shape of our synagogue. As you are reading this, we have begun the festival of Sukkot. It is traditional during this holiday to read from the book of Ecclesiastes and ponder the significance of our lives. Ecclesiastes from the Bible states, “A season is set for everything, a time for every experience under heaven.” We study this book of the Bible as we lounge in
our outdoor sukkot (huts). For the week of SukNancy Rita kot, I encour- RabbiMyers age you to come to any sukkah, sip a cup of coffee, shake the lulav, study Ecclesiastes and experience the tranquility and beauty of this wonderful holiday. There is indeed a set time for every experience under heaven. The first week of October is our set time to rejoice and celebrate Sukkot. Chag Sameach!
Rabbi Nancy Myers is rabbi at Temple Beth David in Westminster.
Upcoming Events at Our Area Synagogues
Below you will find events happening at our local synagogues. Please contact them directly if you have any questions using the Synagogue Directory on this page. Congregation Shir Chadash Wednesday, October 3 at 6:00 pm, CSC will host Pizza in the Hut after religious school. There will be kosher pizza in the sukkah, along with salads and desserts. All are welcome, call the temple office at least two days in advance to RSVP. On Wednesday, October 17 at 7:00 pm, Kol Kolot (“all voices”) will gather. Kol Kolot is CSC’s choir group and always open to new participants. Kol Kolot members sit among other congregants during Friday evening Shabbat services and provide harmonies and a strong melodic presence. The public is welcome to join in this event. P’nai Or Saturday, October 6 at 6:00 pm, P’nai Or invites you to Sukkot Under the Stars. There will be a harvest din-
ner, Havdalah, and music and singing in the sukkah. $18 suggested donation. Visit the temple website for more information or RSVP to Sande at info@pnaior.org. Tuesday, October 9 at 7:00 pm, join P’nai Or for Simchat Torah. Dessert Oneg will follow. Temple Beth Ohr Friday-Sunday, October 19-21, TBO’s Adult Education Committee will present Expanding our Horizons, an Interfaith Panel Presentation. Hear from representatives from Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Sikh communities about their faith. On Friday at 7:30 pm, Shabbat worship and a presentation about the major tenets of each faith will be held. On Saturday at 7:00 pm, there will be Havdalah and the panelists will respond to specific ques-
tions about their faith. On Sunday at 10:00 am, the summation and Q&A session will be held. Temple Beth Shalom Friday, October 5 at 6:00 pm, the TBS Sisterhood is holding their annual Shabbat/Sukkot Dinner, followed by the Shabbat evening service at 7:45 pm, with a special story/lesson. Reservations are required. Book early, RSVP to Joan Davis at 562-594-9384. Temple Israel Sunday, October 7 at 7:00 pm, celebrate Simchat Torah at the Got Simchat Torah service with Rabbi Steven Moskowitz and the music of Kendra Cogert and the Shabbatones. There will be dancing and singing with the Torah, as well as unrolling of the Torah to view the highlights. Refreshments will be served.
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If your synagogue would like to be a part of this listing, please submit your events to chronicle@ jewishlongbeach.org.
Synagogue Directory Chabad of Cypress (O) 10433 Los Alamitos Blvd. Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Contact: Rabbi Shmuel Marcus Phone: 714-828-1851 Email: smarcus@jewishcypress.com Website: www.chabadlosal.com
Chabad of West Orange County/ Congregation Adat Israel (O) 5052 Warner Ave. Huntington Beach Contact: Rabbi Aron David Berkowitz Phone: 714-846-2285 Email: info@chabadhb.com Website: www.chabadhb.com Congregation Ahavas Yisroel (O) 10433 Los Alamitos Boulevard Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Contact: Rabbi Yitzchok Marcus Website: Under Construction E-mail: CongAhavas@aol.com Phone: 562-493-4570 Congregation Lubavitch (O) 3981 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 Contact: Rabbi Newman Phone: 562-426-5480 Email: yitzyg@aol.com Congregation Shir Chadash (I) 6440 Del Amo Blvd. Lakewood, CA 90713 Contact Rabbi Howard Laibson Phone: 562-429-0715 Email:csclakewood@dslextreme.com Website: www.CongregationShirChadash.org Congregation Sholom Leisure World, Seal Beach (C) P. O. Box 2901 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Contact: Rabbi Galit Levy-Slater Spiritual Leader Membership: 562-431-0113 P’nai Or (I) Long Beach, CA Contact: Cantor Steven Puzarne Spiritual Director Email: cantor@pnaior.org Website: www.PnaiOr.org Phone 562-364-5154 Shul By The Shore (O) Seaport Marina Hotel 6400 Pacific Coast Highway Long Beach, California 90803 Contact: Rabbi Abba Perelmuter Phone: 562-621-9828 Email: rabbi@shulbytheshore.org Website: www.shulbytheshore.org Surf City Synagogue (C) Services held at the HB Central Library 7111 Talbert Ave. Huntington Beach Phone: 714-596-2220 E-Mail: info@surfcitysynagogue.org Temple Beth David (R) 6100 Hefley St. Westminster, CA 92683 Contact: Rabbi Nancy Myers Phone: 714-892-6623 Email: tbdavid@templebethdavid.org Website: www.templebethdavid.org Temple Beth Ohr (R) 15721 E. Rosecrans Ave. La Mirada, CA 90638 Contact: Rabbi Mark Goldfarb Phone: 714-521-6765 Email: templbthohr@aol.com Website: www.templebethohr.com Temple Beth Shalom (C) 3635 Elm Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 Contact: Rabbi David Klatzker Phone: 562-426-6413 Email: rabbi@tbslb.org Website: www.tbslb.org Temple Israel (R) 269 Loma Ave. Long Beach, CA 90803 Contact: Rabbi Steven Moskowitz Phone: 562-434-0996 Email: info@tilb.org Website: www.tilb.org Temple Ner Tamid of Downey (R) 10629 Lakewood Boulevard Downey, CA 90241 Contact: Rabbi Dany Mehlman Phone: 562-861-9276 Email: templenertamid1@dslextereme.com Website: www.downeytemplenertamid.org (R)=Reform (O)=Orthodox
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Preschool Openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Youth Basketball League . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Read Hebrew Crash Course . . . . . . . . . . 3
Special FX Makeup Workshop . . . . . . . . 3 FREE Film Screening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Couples Salsa Dancing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
92Y Lecture Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Fit Families. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 College Prep Workshops. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
AQUATICS
Linda Keiles, lkeiles@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1092
Sascha Bryan-Zwick, sbryanzwick@alpertjcc.org • (562)426-7601, ext. 1035
Kid’s Night Out, Parent’s Night Off Sat, October 20, 5-9pm Ages 1-8 Supervision and activities are provided by the ECE Staff. Includes dinner and activities. RSVP is required. Cost per child: $25-1st, $20-2nd, $10-3rd (must be siblings) For more info. contact the AJCC ECE Dept at (562)426-7601, ext. 1090
Fall Group Swim Lessons
Masters Swim
Oct. 8-Nov. 1 (4 wks) Nov. 5-Dec. 6 (5 wks) Mon & Wed or Tue & Thur
with Coach Rafe Montes Mon & Wed, 6:30-7:30pm Sat, 9-10am
Ages 3-8 • 1 instructor to 4 Kids • Tiny Tot: 1:30-2pm, 4-4:30pm • Beg: 2-2:30pm, 2:30-3pm, 3-3:30pm • Adv. Beginner: 3:30-4pm $75/AJCC Member; $90/Public (4 wks)
Ages 14+ A structured aqua workout with other adults. Prerequisite: Must be able to swim 200 yards without stopping.
For more info. visit www.alpertjcc.org
Prep-Swim Team with Coach Rafe Montes Tue & Thur, 4:30-5:15pm
Visit website for more info.
Private Swim Lessons One-on-one instruction for all ages with a Swim University instructor. Spots available, call today! Visit website for more info.
Ages 5-12
Fall Water Polo
Youth Swim Team
October 22-November 21 Mon & Wed, 4 or 4:30pm
with Coach Rafe Montes Mon-Thur, 5-6:30pm Fri, 4:30-5:30pm Ages 6-14
Ages 5-8 & 7-12 Learn Water Polo fundamentals
FREE tryout the 1st week of class $50/AJCC Member; $60/Public Must Be USA H2O POLO Member: $25-55 per yr
Continuing enrollment - Join anytime!
SPORTS & RECREATION Sascha Bryan-Zwick, sbryanzwick@alpertjcc.org • (562)426-7601, ext. 1035
ECE Enrichment Classes Even if your pre-school aged child isn’t enrolled in our program, they can still enjoy our excellent enrichment programs
Spanish Language Classes Children will learn colors, shapes, numbers, days of the week and more
Chaverim Connection For children 2-3 ½ yrs
Mon-Fri: 1-2:30pm: Choose one day or choose them all
Chugim For Children 3 ½-5 yrs Mon-Fri: 1-2:30pm: Choose one day or choose them all
Webby Dance at the J Intro to basics of tap, jazz, ballet & cheerleading.
For Chaverim & Chugim class descriptions visit www.alpertjcc.org Contact the AJCC ECE Dept for more info at (562)426-7601, ext. 1090
Excellent parent/child participation classes The “J” has three different classes; find the right one for you.
From the Beginning: Wed, 9:30am Newborn through walking, with an adult This class helps you discover the joys & face the challenges that are part of transitioning your family when a new baby arrives. Facilitated by ECE staff.
This is a FREE class
Yad b’ Yad (Hand in Hand): Tue & Thur, 9:15-10:45am For children 9-23 months, with an adult Your child will experience development & discovery through hands-on learning, including music, arts & crafts, manipulatives, table and playground time.
Moving On: Tue & Thur, 9:30am-12:30pm 18-28 months with an adult
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Parents play with their child for the first hour, and then leave them in the nurturing care of ECE staff. The emphasis of this class is on social skills and development which will provide a great transition into pre-school. For registration information, contact Danielle Putnam at dputnam@alpertjcc.org, or at ext. 1090
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ADULTS Eve Lunt, elunt@alpertjcc.org • (562)426-7601, ext. 1067
Ushpizot for Sukkot Tue, October 2, 7pm Celebrate Jewish heritage and the harvest by joining together with a multi-generational group of women for Sukkot at the Alpert JCC Sukkah. We’ll sing, nosh, and share short readings on matriarchs and inspiring women in history. You may add to the list of Ushpizot (guests) by bringing a short reading about your favorite woman in Jewish history, the Bible, or one of your personal matriarchs. Please bring food to share from the harvest (fresh or dried fruits, foods reminding us of Israel, any healthy snack).
Couples Salsa Dancing 6 Mondays, October 22-December 3 People of all ages are flocking to salsa lessons, dancing their stress away, and getting an exhilarating workout while meeting and making new friends. AJCC classes are taught by professional dancer Mitch Tannen. $50/AJCC Member; $65/Public
FREE Crash Course in Hebrew Reading, Level 1 October 10-November 14 6 Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm Read Hebrew America and Canada (RHA/C.) is designed for those with little or no background in Hebrew and has already taught more than 214,000 North American Jews to read Hebrew. FREE
Kabbalah Class Wednesdays, 12pm Rabbi Abba Perelmuter teaches the class with a keen sense of wit and great knowledge of Judaism and its teachings. FREE
Special FX Makeup Workshop for Adults & Teens Ages 12 through Adult
2 Sundays, October 14 & 21, 3-6pm Would you or your friends like to look like zombies, fairies, ghouls and aliens… Then come learn the art of Special FX makeup. Taught by Sean McMullen. $90/AJCC Member; $100/Public Plus a materials fee due to instructor on 1st day of class, Call Eve Lunt for info.
AJCC Poker Club Tue, October 16, 6:30-10:30pm This program brings special pre-recorded lectures from NYC’s renowned 92nd Street Y to the Alpert JCC in Long Beach
Texas Hold’Em Poker will be played, snacks and beverages will be served, and cash prizes will be won. $20/AJCC Member; $25/Public (Cash Only) For re-buys/add-ons info. visit www.alpertjcc.org
Rosh Chodesh at the JCC Tue, October 16, 7pm Join other women for Rosh Chodesh, the new moon, which has special meaning to Jewish women and help us usher in the Jewish month of Adar. FREE Program is supported by donations. Each month is led by a different woman in our community; we welcome volunteers who want to lead an evening.
Havdallah at Dog Beach Sat, October 27, 6:30pm Please join us in celebrating Havdallah with our BEST friends, our dogs, at Rosie’s Dog Beach. Havdallah is a brief ceremony that marks the end of the Sabbath, the Jewish day of rest. Rosie’s is located at 5000 E. Ocean Blvd., between Roycroft & Argonne Ave. in Belmont Shore. For FREE parking enter the beachfront parking lot at Bennett Ave. There is also metered parking available.
Michael Oren with Thane Rosenbaum Tue, October 30, 7pm Michael Oren, one of the most passionate and articulate defenders of the State of Israel, is an American born historian, an award-winning, best-selling author, a veteran of Israel’s Defense Forces, and Israel’s current Ambassador to the U.S. Thane Rosenbaum is a novelist, law professor, and the director of the Forum on Law, Culture and Society. This lecture is endowed by Francine and Abdallah Simon. 92Y Lecture Series is presented in partnership with the Alpert JCC, Jewish Federation, and local synagogues Temple Beth David, Temple Beth Ohr, Temple Beth Shalom, Temple Israel, Congregation Shir Chadash and Shul by the Shore
Contact Eve Lunt for more info.
The Barbara & Ray Alpert Jewish Community Center
FREE to organization members listed above; $10/Public RSVP to Eve Lunt, (562)426-7601, ext. 1067 or elunt@alpertjcc.org
More Lectures in December 2012 & January 2013
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The Zena & Pauline Gatov Gallery present
“I am the Fourth” Exhibit Runs October 3-29 Did you know that Mental Illness is the leading cause of disability in the world. How many of us do you think suffer from mental illness? One in Four. I am the Fourth is a series of powerful portraits from local photographer Susan Sabo, featuring individuals living with mental illness. Join us on Oct. 10, at the AJCC for One in Four, a reception for World Mental Health Awareness Day.
Exhibition & reception open to the public I am the Forth is presented in partnership with Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Long Beach/West Orange County, and Mental Health America of L.A.
YOUTH & TEENS Natalie Chernik, nchernik@alpertjcc.org • (562)426-7601, ext. 1205 Rachel Gordon, rgordon@alpertjcc.org • (562)426-7601, ext. 1023
Kids’ Night Out/Parents’ Night Off Grades K-8
Sat, October 20 , 5-9pm This fun for the kids night out, which allows you a night on the town, is held on the same night as ECE Kid’s Night Out. So bring your little ones to the AJCC preschool and leave your big kids with us. The cost includes dinner, movies, games and snacks. Cost per child: $30-1st, $25-2nd, $15-3rd (must be siblings) AJCC Member Price: $25-1st, $20-2nd, $10-3rd (must be siblings)
Must register by Friday, October 19. Drop-ins will not be admitted Contact Natalie Chernik at (562) 426-7601, ext. 1205 or nchernik@alpertjcc.org
WELLNESS & FITNESS
Teen J Crew Xtreme Bowling Trip
Cindi Massengale, cmassengale@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1056 • P.E. Courtesy Desk, 1051
Sat, October 20, 9-11pm 6th grade and up Hang out with your friends, enjoy snacks, music, arcade games and show off your bowling skills. We’ll meet at AMF Valley View Lanes at 9pm $13.99 includes two hours of bowling and bowling shoes Contact Rachel Gordon at (562) 426-7601, ext. 1023 or rgordon@alpertjcc.org
College Preparatory Workshops with Nicole Gracie from UniVarsity For high school students and parents
Is it too Early to Start Planning for College? Fit Families Last Thursday of each month, 5:45-7:45pm Program runs through June 2013 at the Alpert JCC Children & teens age 6-18, parents & siblings are encouraged to attend Almost one out of five children in the US is overweight or obese, and sadly, this trend is not slowing down. Overweight and obese children face an increased risk for many medical conditions when they grow older. Fit Families, co-sponsored by MemorialCare, is a free program to encourage healthy habits in children and teens. We invite every child and teen to join us at a monthly meeting which will feature a fun aerobic activity and a healthy habit lesson. This event is FREE For more information contact Cindi Massengale, AJCC Wellness & Fitness Manager, cmassengale@alpertjcc.org or 562.426.7601 Ext. 1056
SENIORS Dr. Susan Mathieu, smathieu@alpertjcc.org • (562)426-7601, ext. 1721
An Evening with Groucho Sun, October 14, 1pm Actor Frank Ferrante, the greatest living interpreter of Groucho Marx’s material, recreates his acclaimed portrayal of the legendary comedian in an afternoon that’s loaded with the best Groucho one-liners, anecdotes, songs and spontaneous hilarity! Senior adults will meet at the AJCC at 1pm, show starts at 2pm. $20 for ticket & transportation, seats are limited.
Tue, October 16, 7-8:30pm In this informative workshop lead by UniVarsity founder Nicole Gracie, you will learn about what to expect as a freshman, sophomore, junior and senior in high school. Topics will include: class selection, the importance of extracurricular activities, and a testing timeline with details about the different college admission exams and when to take them.
Upcoming Workshops: College Prep Timeline: What Do I Need To Know and When Do I Need to Know It? Tue, November 13, 7-8:30pm College Match: Finding the Right Fit for You Tue, January 15, 7-8:30pm Hidden Gems: Beyond UC & Cal State Tue, February 12, 7-8:30pm The College-Bound Athlete: Are You on Your Game? Tue, March 12, 7-8:30pm Paying for College: Financial Aid Resources & Affordable College Options: Tue, April 23, 7-8:30pm Family price per workshop: $20/AJCC Member; $25/Public Purchase 6 workshops for the price of 5: $100/AJCC Member; $125/Public For more info. contact Youth, Teen, & Camp Program Coordinator Rachel Gordon at (562) 426-7601, ext. 1023 or rgordon@alpertjcc.org
RSVP to Dr. Susan Mathieu
Ongoing Alpert JCC Senior Activities Senior Lunch: Wed, 12-2pm • Mah Jongg: Thur, 1-3pm Knit Wits: Mon, 1-3pm • Senior Fitness Classes: Visit www.alpertjcc.org
GESHERCITY YOUNG ADULTS Sponsored by the Alpert JCC & Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach
Susanne Katz, skatz@alpertjcc.org • (562)426-7601, ext. 1625
GesherCity Shabbat Fri, October 5, 7:30pm
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JFCS
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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
Holidays at the Beach eeeIt’s Beach Hillel’s favorite time of year, the beginning of the Jewish holidays. With Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot back to back, Beach Hillel was very busy educating and celebrating with students all over Long Beach. With events like Torah on Tap with Rabbi Drew, Rosh Hashanah dinner, and Sukkah Hop, students celebrated with friends throughout the holiday season. In October, Beach Hillel students will be learning about Sukkot. In celebration of the holiday, they were given the opportunity to
Beach Hillel students building the sukkah
Beach Hillel students decorating the sukkah
build their own Beach Hillel sukkah that stood in the middle of campus for all to see. Students did it all, from putting up four walls, the pipes to support it and the leafy green roof. When the hard work was done, the easy part came, decorating it! On the outside a Beach Hillel sign was hung, inviting new
and old friends inside. The sukkah was decorated with bright and colorful streamers and paper chains hanging from corner to corner. It gave students the chance to add some of their personality into the sukkah. During this holiday, it’s customary to live everyday life in the sukkah - eat meals,
Birthright Experience: Excerpt from the life of Ben Halperin
In the summer of 2012, I had the wonderful opportunity to travel to Israel on a birthright trip. It was the most incredible adventure I have ever been on. I tried many new things, such as Shwarma in the streets of Tel-Aviv and dancing on top of Jerusalem. My favorite thing about the trip was not all the delicious food or breathtaking views of Israel, but the connection I felt toward the Jewish people
Student shaking lulav and etrog
drink, and for some, even sleep in the sukkah. To have students follow the custom, Beach Hillel had sandwiches in the sukkah. Students ate, learned the proper way to shake the lulav and etrog and were also taught the significance of the sukkah itself. The sukkah is meant to remind us of the temporary homes
Jewish Lecture Series
On Wednesday, for his talk on Jewish attitudes October 24 at towards science, he has been 7:30 pm, CSULB’s invited back to discuss Jewish Jewish Studies Pro- responses to Darwinian gram is pleased thought. to present Rabbi The lecture series is free Rabbi Shai Shai Cherry, Ph.D., and open to the community. Cherry, Ph.D. with his talk on For more information, please “Jews and Darwinism” at the contact Susan Paletz at the and the land of Israel. Alpert JCC at 562-426-7601 Birthright enabled me to Alpert JCC. connect with 48 people on After receiving overwhelm- EXT 1012. a level different than I had ing positive feedback last fall with most of my friends in the United States. My birthright DONATE YOUR OLD CAR, group felt almost like family. I BOAT OR RV also understood how soldiers Make a Car Donation Make a Difference lived their lives and realized FAST • FREE • CONVENIENT • TAX DEDUCTIBLE • SAVE TIME • FEEL GREAT it was not much different than Call 1-800-240-0160 ours. The only difference is that they go to the army on Mondays, whereas I go to school.
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the Jews used while wandering the desert, as well as the agricultural significance. Like the Jews wandering in the desert, some students are also in temporary homes (dorms and apartments). Beach Hillel wanted to give them the chance to celebrate regardless of where they are or how far away from home they may feel. Hillel acts as the guide to Jewish life on campus and will be there to help students throughout their journey in college. Contact our office for more information on Beach Hillel programs.
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and opportunities to share and learn from each other. The Lions of Judah and Pomegranate Societies are two national groups that we have here in our community that connect women with projects that serve the needs of Jewish women here, in Israel, and in 60 countries around the world. The first event for Lions and Pomegranates will be a Sukkot dinner at a private home on October 4. Women’s Philanthropy chair Shari Nemirow remarks, “I am really excited about our plans for the year. Whether you participate in a social action project, participate in VISIONS, or become part of the Lions of Judah or Pomegranate societies, Women’s Philanthropy is a great way for women of our community to band together, make friends and make a difference”. For more information call Sharon Kenigsberg at 562-426-7601 or e-mail sharonk@jewishlongbeach.org.
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
Producing Dedicated, Bright Young Scholars
Art Costa, co-founder of the Institute for Habits of Mind, has boiled down learning into 16 traits that human beings display when they behave intelligently. In his book, Habits of Mind: A Developmental Series, Costa refers to these traits as the characteristics of intelligent people’s behaviors when they are confronted with problems, the resolutions to which are not immediately apparent. Sound familiar? This is the world to which we are sending our children, teens and students. Society was never able to survive just on teaching isolated facts and figures to students, and in today and tomorrow’s Cyber-age, it is impossible to raise capable citizens by just teaching facts and figures. Instead, we need to teach students how to resolve issues that do not have simple answers. This is why we, at the Hebrew Academy, teach our students how to incorporate the Habits of Mind in their daily work and interactions. We integrate much of this critical thinking and learning in all grades, just by virtue of
building strong faculty and curriculum. Sixth grade, however, is our major focal point for reviewing, instituting and practicing the Habits of Mind in a transparent manner. We feel the students at this grade are ripe for taking in this information and really using it to their advantage. They are no longer as literal in their thinking as they were in their elementary years, yet they are not tainted and turned off to learning yet. The sixteen habits are not in hierarchical order; instead, they are intermingled and often used by those people who intellectually address problems and learning. In a nutshell, the habits are: • Persisting- Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they never quit. Conrad Hilton • Managing Impulsivity Goal-directed, self-imposed delay of gratification is perhaps the essence of emotional self-regulation: the ability to deny impulse in the service of a goal, whether it be building a business, solving an algebraic equation, or pursuing the Stanley Cup. Daniel Goleman • Listening with Understanding and Empathy - Listening is the beginning of understanding.
…Wisdom is the reward for a lifetime of listening. Let the wise listen and add to their learning and let the discerning get guidance. Proverbs 1:5 • Thinking Flexibly - Of all forms of mental activity, the most difficult to induce even in the minds of the young, who may be presumed not to have lost their flexibility, is the art of handling the same bundle of data as before, but placing them in a new system of relations with one another by giving them a different framework, all of which virtually means putting on a different kind of thinking-cap for the moment. It is easy to teach anybody a new fact…but it needs light from heaven above to enable a teacher to break the old framework in which the student is accustomed to seeing. Arthur Koestler • Thinking About Thinking (Metacognition) - When the mind is thinking it is talking to itself. Plato • Striving for Accuracy - A man who has committed a mistake and doesn’t correct it is committing another mistake. Confucius • Questioning and Posing Problems - The formulation of a problem is often more essential than its solution, which
New Athletic Director & PE Instructor Coach Scott Durzo has jumped right into his position as the new Athletic Director & PE Instructor and made great strides in building a program that is fun and educational. Students enthusiastically run out to enjoy cardiovascular and team enrichment activities through their PE classes as well as Enrichment Acad-
emy – our after school program. Coach Durzo still runs an after school and summer sports camp in Seal Beach, a bonus for The Hebrew Academy because he has access to many community resources and people. Our goal is to share our campus with outside groups,
such as AYSO and HBYB. As a Jewish school, we also would like to organize after school and Sunday athletic leagues. Coach Durzo would love to talk with any interested groups – come take a tour and talk to our extraordinary community ombudsman.
may be merely a matter of mathematical or experimental skill. …To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle, requires creative imagination and marks real advances. Albert Einstein • Applying Past Knowledge to New Situations - I’ve never made a mistake. I’ve only learned from experience. Thomas A. Edison • Thinking and Communicating with Clarity and Precision - I do not so easily think in words. …After being hard at work having arrived at results that are perfectly clear…I have to translate my thoughts in a language that does not run evenly with them. Francis Galton, geneticist • Gathering Data Through All Senses - Observe perpetually. Henry James • Creating, Imagining, Innovating - The future is not some place we are going to but one we are creating. The paths are not to be found, but made, and the activity of making them changes both the maker and the destination. John Schaar, political scientist • Responding with Wonderment and Awe - The most beautiful experience in the world is the experience of
the mysterious. Albert Einstein • Taking Responsible Risks There has been a calculated risk in every stage of American development—the pioneers who were not afraid of the wilderness, businessmen who were not afraid of failure, dreamers who were not afraid of action. Brooks Atkinson • Finding Humor - You can increase your brain power three to fivefold simply by laughing and having fun before working on a problem. Doug Hall • Thinking Interdependently - Take care of each other. Share your energies with the group. No one must feel alone, cut off, for that is when you do not make it. Willie Unsoeld, mountain climber • Remaining Open to Continuous Learning - The greater our knowledge increases the more our ignorance unfolds. John F. Kennedy When studied and implemented, Art Costa’s thoughts help give us all a roadmap to thinking, learning, teaching and parenting. In the meantime, we are starting with one small population of students and teachers and building upon their experiences.
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Tributes & announcements
Tributes Tribute & memorial contributions are special gifts to honor, memorialize, or congratulate friends & family for all occasions. We will be delighted to send a card on your behalf.
Jewish Federation
General Fund •To Alfred Strum, in memory of Sylvia, from Leon & Barbara Shoag •To Barbara Lieberman, in
Professional Directory Attorneys Lawrence H. Nemirow, ESQ Business Law, Insurance Law, Trusts and Estates 5242 Katella Ave., Suite 104 Los Alamitos, CA 90720
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Pediatrics Robert A. Kaplan, M.D. Joel J. Widelitz, M.D. A Professional Corporation Infants-Children-Adolescents Robert A. Kaplan, M.D. F.A.A.P. Joel J. Widelitz, M.D., F.A.A.P. Rei Tosu, M.D., F.A.A.P. Barbara Bennett, R.N., C.P.N.P. 10861 Cherry St., Suite 305 Los Alamitos, CA 90720
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Podiatry Eric R. Hubbard, D.PM, F.A.C.F.S.
Board Certified-Foot & Ankle Surgery Adult’s and Children’s Foot Disorders Athletic Injuries-Custom Orthotics 2333 Pacific Ave., Long Beach
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memory of Bernie, from Leon & Barbara Shoag •To Barbara Lieberman, in memory of Bernie, from Sandy & Jerry Horwitz •To Gary Fields, in honor of your birthday, from Joel & Ronna Kizner For tributes to the Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation please call 562-426-7601 EXT 1314
AJCC
Paula Blum Senior Adult Fund •In memory of Bernie Lieberman, from Barbara Lieberman-Jones •To Linda Sunshine Keiles & Gary Sunshine, in memory of your beloved mother Charlotte Sunshine, from Carolyn & Roland Dorhoffer
B’nai Mitzvah
CONGREGATION SHIR CHADASH
Sam Schulman SameSchulman will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on October 20. Sam is a 7th grade student at Cubberley K-8 School. Sam enjoys spending time with friends, playing baseball and throws an awesome yoyo. For his mitzvah project, Sam continues to participate and raise funds for pediatric cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. TEMPLE BETH SHALOM
Add your listing to our Professional Directory Call Yolanda 562-426-7601 EXT 1314 for more information
Jacob Joshua Alpern Jacob Joshua Alpern will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on October 20. Jacob is an 8th grade student at Stanford Middle School. Jacob enjoys all aspects of technology, including creating videos that can be seen on YouTube. For his mitzvah project, Jacob has been digitally creating picture albums for friends and family, and using the proceeds to provide funding
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•To Andy Pieter & family, in memory of your beloved mother Clara Pieter, from Jeff Antonoff & Florence Haut •To Andy Pieter & family, in memory of your beloved mother Clara Pieter, from Linda & Steve Gordon •To Robin Sherman & family, in memory of your beloved mother Marlene Fields, from Susan & Mark Paletz For tributes to AJCC please call 562-426-7601 ext 1414
JFCS
General JFCS Fund •To Wally & Arlene Spatz, in honor of your 50th wedding anniversary, from Phyllis Spear •To Alfred Strum, in memory of your wife Sylvia, from JFCS Staff & Board
•To Bryna Kane & family, in memory of Cantor David Kane, from Binnie & Jack Berro •To Yetta Kane & family, in memory of Cantor David Kane, from Binnie & Jack Berro •To the Feldman family, in memory of Ruth Ruttenberg, from JFCS Staff & Board •To Trudie Curran, in memory of Sylvia Strum, from Kathy & Steve Curran •To Alfred Strum, in memory of Sylvia Strum, from Romie & Eugene Temkin •To Linda Waltzman, wishing you well, from Binnie & Jack Berro For tributes to JFCS please call 562-426-7601 ext 235 or 562-427-7916
to the ADL and Remember Us, Sara Vann Gerstman Sara Vann The Holocaust B’nai Mitzvah Gerstman will Project. be called to TEMPLE ISRAEL the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on October 13. Sara is an 8th grade student at Patrick Henry K-8. Sara is an avid Adult B’not Mitzvah Class reader and enjoys acting eeTemple Israel is proud and singing. For her mitzvah to invite the community to project, she volunteered celebrate on October 27 at Temple Israel’s monthly as the Adult B’not Mitzvah Sabbath Fellowship. class is called to the Torah. This year’s class members CCEJ Dinner are Adriana Blackstone, The California Conference Cheryl Eiser, Joanne for Equality and Justice (CCEJ) Levy, Carla Palmer, and will introduce its officers and Nancy Schindler. A hearty new board members at the Mazel Tov to the group. 49th Annual Dinner meeting on Thursday, October 18 Ryan Stanley at the Old Ranch Country Roberts Club in Seal Beach, starting eeRyan Stanley at 5:30 pm. The Gene Roberts will be Lentzner Human Relations called to the Award will be given to three Torah as a Bar exceptional individuals whose Mitzvah on Occontributions to improving tober 20. Ryan is an 8th human relations in Long Beach grader at Newcomb Acadehave been outstanding. Two my. He is active in Boy Scouts extraordinary volunteers will and a member of Troop 212 also receive the Anthony which is a High Adventure B. Rogers “Volunteer of the Troop. For his mitzvah projYear” Award. For more ect, Ryan volunteered during information or to purchase Temple Israel Sabbath Feltickets for $75.00 per person, lowship luncheons. please visit www.cacej. org or call 562-435-8184.
rOn Saturday September 1, Rabbi Galit Levy -Slater was installed by past president Helene Goldberg in front of the Ark at Congregation Sholom of Leisure World. Rabbi Levy-Slater has been part of the congregation since January 1995 and a resident of Leisure World since 1998. She served the congregation as their cantor and as Helene remarked, “Seeing how she loved leading the services, Galit decided to pursue rabbinic ordination in order to officially
Rabbi Seeks New Tablets
eThe Hebrews lead Congregation Sholom. have always The congregation has been s p o ke n served by student and partabout the time clergy and has not had tablets that a ‘permanent’ rabbi for many Moses gave years. Galit will be the first the people since Rabbi Sidney Guthman left many years ago.” of Israel. But today, one Rabbi Levy-Slater was or- Rabbi from Los Alamitos dained in August by the Jewish Hebrew High seeks to bring Spiritual Leaders Institute (JSLI). Her certificate of ordination (Smicha) is through NCJW Preparing eeIn prepaRabbi Steven Blane, the Dean ration for the and founder of JSLI. upcoming For more information elections and about membership, services, to emphasize and upcoming activities at the importance Congregation Sholom, of women’s please call 562-431-0113. right to vote, NCJW will join with the Sunday Branch Senior Singles Sukkot Party at the Alpert JCC to see an For almost 25 years, Harbor All Jewish senior singles are important documentary, Iron Jewish Senior Singles is the invited to join this fun event. Jawed Angels, on Sunday, longest existing senior singles Contact Carolyn to RSVP October 14 at 9:45 am. This group in the Orange County and get the address at 714and Long Beach area. They 282-2633. celebrate the Jewish holi- For more information about days, have parties, go to this group and/or to receive plays and concerts, take day their newsletter, contact Dorothy at 714-968-6741 or trips, and much more. On Sunday, October dorohb@aol.com. 7th, the group will celebrate Sukkot with a dinner party.
back the tablet concept to the classroom, the Google Play Table. Los Alamitos Hebrew High is looking for help in seeking to upgrade from paper Hebrew text books to virtual books on the tablet. The Hebrew High program offers high school students the opportunity to study
Hebrew as a second language and receive foreign language credits. For more info on Hebrew High or the tablet drive contact Chabad at 714-828-1851 or visit them online at www.chabadlosal.com and click on the Hebrew High tab.
for Coming Elections event is free and open to the public. People are encouraged to bring their daughters and granddaughters. To help voters understand the state ballot measures and the issues for the presidential election, NCJW will feature “Pastry and Politics” with the League of Women Voters on October 16 at 10:30 am, also at the Alpert JCC.
On Sunday, November 11, there will be a Jewish Women’s Conference at UCLA, sponsored by NCJW/LA, from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm. The keynote speaker will be Hannah Rosenthal, State Department Special Envoy to Combat and Monitor AntiSemitism. NCJW is looking into transportation possibilities. Contact Linda Fox for information at 562-342-6164.
We Mourn The Loss Of..... Marlene Fields Dr. Henry Kaplan Clara Pieter Marvin Sokol Dr. Joel Widelitz
Please contact us at chronicle@jewishlongbeach.org if you know of someone who has passed & would like them to be recognized.
BUILDING FOR OUR FUTURE!
Join us for Shabbat Services being held at the Alpert Jewish Community Center during construction Friday Evening Services conducted by Rabbi Steven Moskowitz, Cantor Finnley, and organist, David York. Saturday Morning Services and Torah Study conducted by Rabbi Moskowitz
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27
6:00 p.m. Pizza In The Hut 7:00 p.m. Family Shabbat
6:00 p.m. Ruach Shabbat
8:45 a.m. Torah Study 8:45 a.m. Torah Study 10:30 a.m. Sabbath Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Service
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19
6:00 p.m. Tot Shabbat 7:00 p.m. Shabbat Service
8:45 a.m. Torah Study 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Service
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26
7:00 p.m. Got Shabbat! Service
8:45 a.m. Torah Study 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Service
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New Rabbi at Congregation Sholom
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