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Do Not Separate Yourself from the Community -Rabbi Hillel (Pirke Avot 2:4)
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ach year during the High Holidays, the Jewish Chief Executive Officer, Community prays Jewish Federation for individual reJewish Community newal. This is an Foundation opportunity for us to also look at our community and think about our collective impact. A few months from now, the Jewish Community Foundation will once again host the Legacy of Leadership Event on Sunday, January 18, 2015 on behalf of our Jewish Community Partnership Agencies. You will find information about the event on pages six and seven of this issue. While this biennial event is a very important fundraising event for the Jewish Federation, Jewish Community Foundation, Alpert Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family & Children’s Service, the Hebrew Academy, and Long Beach Hillel, it is all the more an opportunity to celebrate the importance of community and the accomplishments of our partner agencies, and the honorees who have done so much to help build our community. This will be our third joint-agency event, with the 2011 and 2013 events distributing a total of $260,000 in funds to the partner agencies, above and beyond our normal annual campaign allocations. The event truly shows the cohesiveness and collaboration between our agencies, and gives a much-needed boost to each, as unrestricted dollars are the most difficult for them to raise on their own.
Deborah K. Goldfarb
The Impact of the Fund for our Future The Legacy of Leadership Event will once again highlight the progress of our Fund for our Future campaign. To date, I am proud to announce that the endowment portion of the campaign has nearly reached our goal of $10 million, due to
multiple bequest promises which will be realized over the next 30 years. Our long-term goal is to increase funds in the Foundation to $60M. After reaching our current goal, we can project that the value of funds in the Foundation will rise to about $45M over the next 30 years. This growth will help secure the future of all of our Jewish Community Partnership Agencies and vibrancy of Jewish life for the next generation. While we continue to live in changing economic realities, each of our partner agencies is working hard to build their own reserves, and the Federation, which continues to help fund immediate, urgent operating needs for each agency on an annual basis, continues to grow its net assets modestly each year, providing a cushion for future needs as well. Matching Bequest Challenge As a result of reaching our goal, we are now issuing a challenge to the community to raise another $5M in bequest promises over the next three years. An example of someone who helped us to create this challenge is Richard Wolpow, who grew up in Long Beach and benefited greatly from his experiences at the JCC. His bequest will create one of the largest permanent funds the Foundation has to date, and will benefit the Alpert Jewish Community Center through Early Childhood Education scholarships and youth and teen programs. You can read more about Richard on page five of this edition of the Chronicle. Thank you to so many community members who have established endowments and made bequest promises. Your generosity will indeed help secure the future, and ongoing renewal of our community. Wishing you each a sweet and prosperous New Year. L’Shanah Tovah.
Israel Emergency Campaign Reaches Goal THANK YOU LONG BEACH
for helping us reach our $36,000 goal toward the national Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) $30,000,000 goal! As the conflict drags on and needs continue to grow, it is not too late to contribute.
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Roots & Wings
By Sharon Kenigsberg, Director of Endowments & Community Development
A popular song by Sister Sledge, that over the last decade has been a staple at celebrations, Richard Wolpow declares “we are family.” As Jews, we are all family connected to each other and our communities. We are rooted in our family’s saga which shapes our values and our destiny. Richard Wolpow’s roots reach back to the early days of our local Jewish Community. His parents, Bea & Everett, moved here from New York in the late 1950s. Everett Wolpow was the first kosher butcher outside of Los Angeles, and ran a shop at the corner of Del Amo and Paramount until 1967. Bea Wolpow worked and volunteered at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) for over 20 years. She taught at the nursery school and then went on to serve the JCC on numerous committees. According to lifelong family friend Paula Blum, “Bea greeted everyone with a smile and everyone loved her. Being Jewish was very important to her and that is how she lived her life. She never forgot her roots.” From the time Richard was in pre-school, his life revolved around the “old” JCC. Besides day camp, pre-school and pre-teen activities, Richard also attended day-school classes while the Hebrew Academy was temporarily housed here. He attended the Hebrew Academy through fourth grade. The Wolpow family was also active at Temple Beth-Zion Sinai. Growing up, Richard was at the JCC at least three times a week for various activities and there were sever-
al summers where he did not miss a single day at the JCC pool. He learned to swim in that pool and ended up practicing everyday while he was swimming competitively with Lakewood Aquatics. Richard also celebrated his Bar Mitzvah, for him and 300 of his closest school and JCC friends, with a Led Zeppelin cover band at the JCC.
Of all the memories of his childhood at our JCC, the fondest are those associated with Camp Komaroff (at the time, the community’s resident camp located at Lake Arrowhead). Richard went to camp there for at least seven years and later was a counselor. He is still in touch with many of his camp friends, and recently chose to purchase a home in Lake Arrowhead because of his days at camp. On his journey after high school, Richard left the comfort of his life rooted in the community and chose to spread his wings and travel. Richard’s grandfather, originally from Eastern Europe, was Orthodox and had always wanted Richard to go to Israel. To honor his memory, Richard went to Israel and spent time on a kibbutz. From there, he backpacked to 42 different countries, from Israel to England, on only $10 a day. Richard credits his years
of travel as a turning point towards the rest of his life, “Travel opened my eyes to see a lot more than what I knew in America. It gave me the motivation to come back home and try new things in life.” In addition, Richard’s sister, Laura, made Aliyah to Israel right after high school and stayed and raised her family there. Consequently, Richard’s connection to Israel runs deep and he has since visited there many times and plans to go again soon for his nephew’s wedding. In 1988, Richard started Surfival Wear, a beachwear clothing manufacturer that was big in Pro-Beach Volleyball sponsorship. He liked the business world and continued to study and build a successful career as an entrepreneur. His career has included working on Wall Street, working in Europe as a resort owner, and since 1997, has been primarily involved in building companies in the health care industry. In addition to his personal ventures, Richard is also an Operating Partner in healthcare-specific Private Equity Firm based out of New York, NY and Newport Beach,CA. He thrives on developing new ideas and getting people to think “outside the box”. Richard always remembered his roots and what was important to him. For this reason, he has established a Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT)*, with the Jewish Community Foundation as the beneficiary, and plans to establish the Wolpow/Greenes endowment fund that will benefit the Alpert Jewish Community Center programs. Richard’s grandfather always stressed the importance
of tzedakah and giving back to others. Therefore, Richard carries those values with him and has even named the trust “C-Duck-Ah.” He is close to his family and friends and felt that since he had such a loving family and community, he could think of nothing more important than ensuring that other children grow up with the same opportunities and experiences. “I cannot think of one negative thing about my years growing up at the JCC. If other young people can experience the wonderful childhood that I had, it would make a world of difference to me. I encourage others who have had the same experiences to consider doing whatever they can to ensure the future of our very special community,” states Richard. “I consider myself ‘lucky’ to be able to enjoy the things I do in life. However, I would have never made it without the love and support of others. I would encourage everyone to make an attempt to give something, if not money, volunteer, but make it something. Think back…who was there for you in your time of need? For me, it was the JCC and all the incredible people and love it provided,” Richard continued. *A charitable remainder trust is a tax-exempt trust that pays income to the donor for life, or for a specified period of years. Upon the trust’s termination, the remainder will create an endowment for charitable purposes of the donor’s choosing. For more information, call the Jewish Community Foundation at (562) 426-7601 x1008.
Where We Are as of 8/11/14
2014 Annual Community Campaign $1,540,000 to date $1,436,944
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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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Legacy of Leadership Event Celebrate • Connect • Care
Save the Date
Meet Our Honorees
Sunday, January 18, 2015
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Centre at Sycamore Plaza, Lakewood Join us as we honor our friends, connect with new ones, and celebrate our community and those who strengthen it!
Liz & Jim Breslauer Rodef Tzedek Pursuer of Justice
Reva & Sy Alban
Lifetime of Service
Judith & Gordon Lentzner Lifetime of Service
Special Recognition Archstone Foundation
Legacy of Leadership is an event hosted by the Jewish Community Partnership, a unique collaborative of nonprofit agencies dedicated to serving and strengthening our community.
Rodef Tzedek Pursuer of Justice Award The Rodef Tzedek (Pursuer of Justice) Award was created to honor community members who represent our tradition’s imperative to seek justice wherever it is needed, to take on challenges and build bridges to communal organizations.
Lifetime Service Award The Lifetime of Service Award honors someone who has devoted their lives to Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) and who have been the pillars upon which our community can stand going forward.
Event Co-Chairs Nancy & Jim Linden Shari & Larry Nemirow
JCP Organization Presidents Alpert Jewish Community Center, Stephen Gordon Jewish Community Foundation, Lea Gerber Jewish Family and Children’s Services, Rob Feldman Jewish Federation, Hank Feldman Hebrew Academy, Helen Rosenberg Long Beach Hillel, Josh Kaplan
$180 per person *Invites to follow
Monday, September 22, 2014 at a private home in Alamitos Bay
Sponsor’s Reception
Address provided upon RSVP.
5:30 – 8:30 pm Hosted by Julie & Rocky Suares
You are cordially invited to attend our Sponsor’s Reception. Come find out about the many ways to support Legacy of Leadership.
Hors d’oeuvres & Refreshments will be served (Dietary laws observed) RSVP by 9/18 to 562-426-7601 EXT 1014 mdonaldson@jewishlongbeach.org
For more information: Contact Yolanda at 562.426.7601 x 1314 or yplacencio@jewishlongbeach.org
Benefiting the Jewish Community Partnership
Jewish Federation Jewish Community Foundation
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Sponsorship and Tribute Opportunities SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Diamond........................ table for 12............................. $25,000 Full page inside cover ad in the Tribute Book Preferred Parking Platinum......................... table for 10............................. $15,000 Full page Platinum ad in the Tribute Book Preferred Parking Visionary........................ table for 10............................. $10,000 Full page Gold ad in the Tribute Book Preferred Parking Builder........................... table for 10............................... $7,500 Full page Silver ad in the Tribute Book Preferred Parking Ambassador................... table for 10............................... $5,000 Full page Bronze ad in the Tribute Book Preferred Parking Innovator....................... table for 10............................... $3,600 Full page ad in the Tribute Book Pillar............................... table for 10............................... $2,500 Half page ad in the Tribute Book Advocate .........................six tickets ................................ $1,800 Half page ad in the Tribute Book Sustainer ....................... four tickets ............................... $1,000 Quarter page ad in the Tribute Book Partner ...........................two tickets .................................. $500 Quarter page ad in the Tribute Book Underwriter Entertainment ..................................................................... $ 3,600 Hors d’oeuvres..................................................................... $ 2,500 Audio-Visual ........................................................................ $ 1,800 Decor ................................................................................... $ 1,800 Invitation .............................................................................. $ 1,500 Centerpiece......................................................................... $ 1,000 Kosher Wine......................................................................... $ 1,000 Video ................................................................................... $ 1,000 Photography........................................................................ $ 1,000 Host an Attendee................................................................... $ 180
TRIBUTE BOOK
Diamond Full Page..................................................................$ 5,000 Platinum Full Page...................................................................$ 2,000 Gold Full Page.........................................................................$ 1,200 Silver Full Page .......................................................................$ 1,000 Bronze Full Page.........................................................................$ 800 Full Page......................................................................................$ 600 Half Page ....................................................................................$ 360 Quarter Page .............................................................................$ 225 Tribute Listing.............................................................................$ 125
Please contact Yolanda Placencio at 562-426-7601 EXT 1314 or yplacenicio@jewishlongbeach.org.
Our Honoree Bios Liz & Jim Breslauer Rodef Tzedek (Pursuer of Justice Award) Jim & Liz have lent their talents to numerous organizations. Liz has been president of the Ladies Investment Club at the JCC and president of Long Beach Garden Club. She has also chaired numerous positions for Assistance League of Long Beach for the last 11 years. Jim has led our community as President of both the Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation. He has served on various boards including the Jewish Community Center, Orange County Community Housing Corporation, ChildNet, Long Beach Ronald McDonald House, The Investigative Project on Terrorism, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, The World Union for Progressive Judaism, and the Aquarium of the Pacific. With the Breslauer-Soref Foundation, Jim & Liz have funded a number of national and international endeavors. As a result of Jim’s involvement in the Advanced Technology Park in Beer-Sheva, Israel, he was awarded an Honorary Doctoral Degree from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. He also serves on the International Board of Governors, as well as the Board of the American Associates of Ben-Gurion University. Community involvement has always been important for Jim & Liz, but it comes second to the time they spend with their son Frank, daughter Shawne and her husband Jon, and their three children, Jake, Jason and Brady. Reva & Sy Alban Lifetime of Service Award Reva & Sy feel fortunate to have been part of this community for 60 years. Sy & Reva were part of the Federation’s Young Leadership program in the early 1960’s, and when Sy was Federation campaign chair in 1963, they went on a community mission to Israel with United Jewish Appeal (UJA). They have been back to Israel many times and Sy has been involved with other trips through Bnai Brith, ADL, and Jewish Institute of National Security Affairs and has taken police officers and other non-Jewish community members to Israel. Sy, an orthopedic surgeon, is also very active in the medical community and was the representative for the Long Beach Medical Association at both the state and national levels. He also served as Israel Bonds chair in 1960 and was an Army Air Corp Flight surgeon in WWII and retired as a colonel. They both lived at Hadassah Hospital for two months during the time Sy was a teaching professor there. Reva served in Federation’s Women’s Division and is a life member of both Hadassah and NCJW. She was also on the board of the Long Beach Paralysis Project, Long Beach Symphony, and was president of the Long Beach Medical Auxiliary. They both love spending time with their children Julie, Jill (Bill), Joe (Deepa), and John (Lorraine) and their four grandsons. Judith & Gordon Lentzner Lifetime of Service Award A dynamic couple who has devoted their lives to giving back, Judi & Gordon are pillars of our community who are most deserving of this honor. Since meeting in Long Beach in 1970 and marrying in 1974, Judi & Gordon have been instrumental in numerous organizations. Gordon is a past president of the Alpert JCC and currently co-chairs the Building & Grounds Committee for the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus. Judi is a past president of the Jewish Federation, Jewish Community Foundation and JFCS, and currently serves as the Chair of the Fund for our Future. Together, Judi & Gordon have both held numerous leadership roles for many years at Temple Israel, and in 2007, were honored for their “Decades of Dedication” to Temple Israel and the Greater Long Beach Community. Judi was active in CCEJ and both of them have been honored with the Humanitarian Award. However, the role that gives them the most joy is that of grandparents to Addison, Sadie, & Maisie (children of son Joel and his wife Nina) and Avi & Noa (children of daughter Julie and husband Rabbi Oren Hayon).
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The Shofar Tolls for Thee By Rabbi Mark Goldfarb
Certainly one of the strangest items of Jewish ritual Rabbi Mark paraphernalia Goldfarb is the shofar. Made from the horn of an animal, the shofar is one of the earliest musical instruments known to human beings which is still in use today. It can only be made from the horn of sheep, goats, mountain goats, antelopes, and gazelles. The horn of a cow is strictly prohibited by the Rabbis of the Talmud. Our ancient Israelite ancestors had a thing for cows, especially a “Golden Calf,” and Jews do not want to welcome the New Year by reminding God, or ourselves, of the incident that happened with that Golden Calf at Mount Sinai. The smoothly curved ram’s horn has an aura of the primitive about it. For we, who are saturated with sophisticated technology, the shofar is a throwback to antiquity. Perhaps this is precisely why the shofar is so exciting and stirring - it brings us back to places inside ourselves that are very basic and primitive, very near the root of our being. Since the shofar is sounded during the time of year when
it is most important to be in touch with ourselves, finding those places is crucial. And it is the sound that can carry us to that place. The blessing associated with the sounding of the shofar is most telling. Usually, when we recite a blessing that accompanies a mitzvah, that blessing states the “doing” aspect of the mitzvah. The blessing over holiday candles praises God for commanding us to kindle the lights of that holiday, be it Shabbat, Chanukah or others. The blessing over the tallit praises God for commanding us to wrap ourselves in the tzitzit. The same for the blessings when we wash our hands, give tzedakah, and other mitzvot, the blessing praises God for commanding us to do that associated mitzvah. The blessing for the shofar, however, is different. Instead of praising God for commanding us to sound the shofar, we instead praise God who has commanded us to hear the sound of the shofar. Why the shofar? Rabbi Abbahu in the Talmud taught, “Because the Holy One, blessed be God, said: Sound for me a ram’s horn that I
may remember the Binding of Isaac the son of Abraham, and I shall account it to you for a binding of yourselves before me.” Rabbi Moses ben Maimon (RAMBAM) taught that the shofar is an alarm clock to wake us up, so that we might search our “deeds and turn in teshuvah, and better our ways and actions.”
The shape of the shofar is itself symbolic. In the Talmud, Rabbi Judah taught: “the shofar must be curved in shape to symbolize the bent and humbled spirit appropriate for Rosh Hashanah.” Another meaning as to why the shofar must have a curved shape to it can be found in the “teshuvah,” one of the major themes of the Days of Awe/High Holy Day worship services. “Teshuvah” is often translated as repentance or seeking forgiveness. However, the Hebrew word means to turn or, better yet, to return. It is about making a change, a turn if you will, in one’s attitude and behavior. It means to make a
course change in what we do, in what we say. How appropriate that the instrument that calls us to make a turn in our behavior is the shofar. The sound of the shofar is a call to action, introspection and self-actualization. To hear the sound can be the beginning to that action. As we prepare to welcome the year 5775, as we prepare to celebrate The Yamim Noraim, Days of Awe, may our ears be open to the call of the shofar, may our hearts be stirred by the wavering notes of the melody, and may we be awakened to the tasks that lie before us – teshuvah – and becoming more than we are. If I may be so bold as to paraphrase Ernest Hemingway, “ask not for whom the shofar tolls, it tolls for thee.” L’Shanah Tovah Tikateivu, Rabbi Mark Goldfarb Rabbi Goldfarb is the Rabbi of Temple Beth Ohr in La Mirada, a Reform congregation celebrating its 56th year. Rabbi Goldfarb is a member of the Central Conference of American Rabbis and Neshamah: The Association of Jewish Chaplains.
Area Synagogue Upcoming Events
Please contact the synagogue directly with any questions using the directory. See our Community Calendar at www.jewishlongbeach.org for more community events.
Congregation Shir Chadash Saturday, 9/20 @ 8 pm: Selichot Service. Begin your spiritual preparation for the High Holy Days with a topical movie, to be followed by a discussion; refreshments will be served. At 11 pm, the Selichot service will begin, led by Rabbi Laibson and Cantor Wendy Bat-Sarah. Before the service the Torah covers will be changed to their white High Holy Day Mantels.
during the High Holidays this year. Rabbi Galit also holds weekly services through the online synagogue on her website: www.galityomtov.com.
P’nai Or Friday, 9/12 @ 7:30 pm: Erev Shabbat Service. Worship with P’nai Or and enjoy a potluck dessert oneg. Saturday, 9/20 @ 7:30 pm: Havdalah Under the Stars & Selichot Service. Havdalah followed by Selichot prayers, poems of forgiveness, meditaCongregation Sholom tion and reflection, and sing Welcome Cantor Jay ing and sharing. All services Zingmond as Guest Cantor to at Grace First Presbyterian assist Rabbi Galit Levy-Slater Church, 3955 N. Studebaker
Rd, Long Beach 90808. For be used as part of your memmore info and High Holy Day bership dues when you join. ticket information, call the temple or visit their website. Temple Israel Thursday, 9/25 @ 10 am: 30th Annual Family Rosh HaTemple Beth David Friday, 9/5 @ 6:30 pm: shanah Adventure in the Park. Shabbat Pre-Reception. Meet Celebrate the New Year with the Rabbi, Cantor and attend- a family-friendly Rosh Hashaing congregants, followed by a nah service at the Willow Family Service for all at 7:30 pm. Grove Picnic Site in El Dorado Friday, 9/12 @ 7 pm: Pro- Park. There will be games, spective Members Reception; crafts, apples and honey all guests are invited to a and much more. Contact the Choir Service at 8 pm. Tem- temple office to RSVP and for ple Beth David is open to all cost. in our faith and community; If your synagogue would like there will be several events to be a part of this listing, for new members and guests. please submit your events to chronicle@jewishlongbeach.org. Your High Holy Day tickets will
Synagogue Directory Chabad of Los Alamitos (O) 12340 Seal Beach Blvd. Suite B-219 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Contact: Rabbi Shmuel Marcus Phone: 714-828-1851 Email: smarcus@jewishcypress.com Website: www.chabadlosal.com
Chabad of West Orange County/ Congregation Adat Israel (O) 5052 Warner Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Contact: Rabbi Aron David Berkowitz Phone: 714-846-2285 Email: info@chabadhb.com Website: www.chabadhb.com Congregation Lubavitch (O) 3981 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 Contact: Rabbi Newman Phone: 562-426-5480 Email: yitzyg@aol.com Congregation Shir Chadash (I) 6440 Del Amo Blvd. Lakewood, CA 90713 Contact Rabbi Howard Laibson Phone: 562-429-0715 Email:csclakewood@dslextreme.com Website: www.CongregationShirChadash.org Congregation Sholom Leisure World, Seal Beach (C) P. O. Box 2901 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Contact: Rabbi Galit Levy-Slater 562-493-2680 Email: duets@icloud.com Website: www.galityomtov.com P’nai Or (I) Long Beach, CA Contact: Cantor Steven Puzarne Email: cantor@pnaior.org Website: www.PnaiOr.org Phone 562-364-5154 Shul By The Shore (O) Seaport Marina Hotel 6400 Pacific Coast Highway Long Beach, California 90803 Contact: Rabbi Abba Perelmuter Phone: 562-621-9828 Email: rabbi@shulbytheshore.org Website: www.shulbytheshore.org Surf City Synagogue (C) Services held at the HB Central Library 7111 Talbert Ave. Huntington Beach Phone: 714-596-2220 E-Mail: info@surfcitysynagogue.org Temple Beth David (R) 6100 Hefley St. Westminster, CA 92683 Contact: Rabbi Nancy Myers Phone: 714-892-6623 Email: tbdavid@templebethdavid.org Website: www.templebethdavid.org Temple Beth Ohr (R) 15721 E. Rosecrans Ave. La Mirada, CA 90638 Contact: Rabbi Mark Goldfarb Phone: 714-521-6765 Email:tmplbthohr@aol.com Website: www.templebethohr.com Temple Beth Shalom (C) 3635 Elm Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 Contact: Rabbi David Cantor Phone: 562-726-4116 Email: rabbi@tbslb.org Website: www.tbslb.org Temple Israel (R) 269 Loma Ave. Long Beach, CA 90803 Contact: Rabbi Steven Moskowitz Phone: 562-434-0996 Email: info@tilb.org Website: www.tilb.org Temple Ner Tamid of Downey (R) 10629 Lakewood Boulevard Downey, CA 90241 Contact: Rabbi Daniel Mehlman Phone: 562-861-9276 Email: templenertamid1@dslextreme.com Website: www.downeytemplenertamid.org (R)=Reform (O)=Orthodox
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Excitement Is Growing For RUNWAY
RUNWAY: The Beauty of Helping Others, a fundraiser benefitting JFCS of Long Beach/West Orange County, is set to unfold on September 11 in the Amy & Richard Lipeles Family Auditorium at the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus, and several added features will make this an event not to be missed. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception, followed by a program that features professional models walking the runway in attire for the fall season and beyond from Macy’s at Los Cerritos Center. Long Beach resident Bonnie McCarthy, a nationally-recognized design enthusiast, writer and photographer, will provide commentary as the models display the latest styles. A former fashion editor for Teen Magazine, California Apparel News, Earnshaw’s and Footwear Plus, Bonnie has worked in Los Angeles,
New York and Tokyo and has also been a style anthropologist. “We are so lucky to have someone of Bonnie’s caliber and experience who will skillfully highlight the features of the clothing as the models appear on the runway,” remarked Wendy Manasse, Chief Event Visionary who, along with her husband David, is underwriting the expenses of the fundraiser. There will also be a live auction of unique, priceless experiences that feature exclusive opportunities for the highest bidder. These experiences will all be featured on the event website, www.jfcsrunway.com, and those who purchase tickets in advance will receive advance notice of all of the options. “Many of the experiences will focus on beauty and fashion, in keeping with the theme of the event,“ noted Manasse. She added, “Our goal is to have a truly special and unique event that raises funds for JFCS, an agency that serves the entire community with affordable and professional mental health and social services. It makes sense that the auction items should be com-
pelling and irresistible.” In addition to fashions by Macy’s at Los Cerritos Center, all models will have their makeup done by 2nd Street Beauty, a Silver Sponsor of RUNWAY. “It’s great to be a part of an event that allows 2nd Street Beauty the opportunity to showcase what we are about and also help others by supporting JFCS and their many programs and services,” said Rick Freeman, owner of 2nd Street Beauty. Tickets are $40 per person in advance, $60 at the door, and are available for sale on the event website or by phone. A limited number of VIP tickets will be available for $75, and these tickets include a swag bag and reserved seating. Sponsors for the event are welcome, and sponsorship levels start at $250. Sponsors who commit to $1,000 or more are entitled to fulfill their life-long dream of walking the runway and are urged to contact Pattie Davidson at Ext. 235 for more details. For more information, please call the JFCS office or visit jfcsrunway.com.
SAVE THE DATE!
Café Europa Luncheon, entertainment, conversation for Holocaust survivors and their families.
Tuesday, October 21 11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Joyce Stuhlbarg Senior Lounge & Sid & Phyllis Schulman Family Assembly Room Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus Look for details in next month’s Chronicle!
Staff from AJCC and JFCS meet with attendees at the Long Beach Press Telegram’s Successful Aging Expo on August 2 at the Long Beach Airport Marriott. (L-R) Lindsey Weaver, Elaine Porzucki, Dr. Susan Mathieu, & Cindi Massengale
From Our Team: Thoughts on the High Holy Days Debbie Freeman, MFT JFCS Director of Clinical Services
The 10-day period that is the most important time of the Jewish year begins at sundown Wednesday, September 24 and lasts through Yom Kippur, ending at sundown on Saturday, October 4. It’s a joyful time, with an emphasis on happiness and prosperity in the coming year,
but it’s also a somber time when Jews remember things they’ve done wrong in the past year and seek forgiveness. From Jews preparing for Yom Kippur, the holiest Jewish day, to Catholics going to confession before Easter, all religions understand the healing power of forgiveness. Everyone can relate to carrying a grudge that’s gone on for too long or feeling guilty for a wrongdoing that needs to be made right. This is how we
are built. As long as there are relationships, there will be a need for forgiveness. Forgiveness is a powerful and affirmative part of our humanity, which is different from acceptance, as acceptance is essentially passive. For many, the healing power of forgiveness allows us to truly move on. It’s a topic that is relevant to your life, whether you are religious or not, Jewish or not, guilty or not. A life lived without forgiveness is a life of real pain.
Everyone has something that they can be forgiven for and that they must forgive. This is a good time of the year to look at our own actions, how we rationalize dubious behavior and how we can step forward, even when injured, to take charge of our lives to the extent that it is possible. Taking charge of our lives is one of the central components of psychotherapy. We have all been hurt in some ways by our parents, by just
growing up, and certainly by others when we feel we have been the most vulnerable. Emotional scars and resentments build. This time of year marks a new beginning for Jews to consider what is needed to breakthrough old resentments and to build the relationships and lives that we want. We at JFCS recognize this and are here to assist you in the process of navigating through life’s challenges and rewards.
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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3801 E. WILLOW STREET LONG BEACH, CA 90815 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Phone: (562) 426-7601 www.alpertjcc.org
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The Jewish Vote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a Movie Night at the “J”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a GesherCity Weekend Retreat . . . . . . . . . 2a
Rosh Hashanah Programs . . . . . . . . . . . 2a Day of Yoga. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a AJCC Annual Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a
Jewish Film Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4a Benefits of Martial Arts for Kids . . . . . . 4a After School Programming . . . . . . . . . . . 4a
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JEWISH LIFE & CULTURE
Alpert Jewish Community Center
Rosh Hashanah
The Jewish Vote
Programming
Thur, September 4 & 18, 7pm FREE two-part lecture, led by Michelle Newman
You’ll learn answers to these questions and more: • Are stereotypes about the Jewish vote true? • Are Jewish voting patterns changing? • What part does Israel play in the Jewish vote? • Do Jews vote Democratic? Contact Shlomit Jackson, sjackson@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601, ext. 1067
Challah Making Sun, September 21, 10:30am
Apples & Honey
Learn how to make Challah for Shabbat and holidays. Taught by Kedma Cantor. Free.
Wed, September 24, 9am & 1pm The AJCC wishes you a sweet & happy New Year. Join us for apples and honey in our promenade. This custom is to signify our wish for a sweet new year. Shana Tova!
Movie Night at the “J” Sun, September 21, 7pm A poor Orthodox couple in Jerusalem just want to have a nice Sukkot holiday, and to honor the tradition of hospitality, by inviting esteemed guests, or “Ushpizin,” to their sukkah. What they get instead is what makes this comedy a heartfelt story about faith and love.
We Need Volunteers! Sr. Adult Rosh Hashanah Outreach Program Tue, September 23 Help package & deliver holiday treats to community members who are homebound and in nursing homes. Packing 9:30-11:30am • Deliveries 11:30am-2pm
Rated PG (Recommended ages 10 and above).
FREE to the community
Contact Dr. Susan Mathieu (562) 426-7601, ext. 1721 • smathieu@alpertjcc.org
Kabbalah Class 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
Rosh Hashanah Senior Luncheon
Weekly Shabbat Candle Lighting
Please join us for a wonderful tradition at the Alpert JCC, our Rosh Hashanah Senior luncheon. The luncheon will be followed by entertainment. FREE
Wed, September 24, 12pm
Fridays, 3:30pm Join Shlomit Jackson, AJCC Jewish Educator, and the AJCC community for Shabbat candle lighting, Kiddush and HaMotzi. Grape juice & Challah provided.
The lunch is underwritten by the Teddy & Sam Roska Fund, Archstone Foundation, St Mary’s, and SCAN. RSVP to DR. Susan Mathieu (562) 426-7601, ext. 1721 • mathieu@alpertjcc.org
Taste of Mussar
Visit to Riley’s Apple Farm
4 Mondays, October 20-November 10, 7-8:30pm
Sun, September 28, 10am
An introductory course in Mussar, a Jewish system of ethical choice-making and finding pathways for inner growth. Class is led by Sylvia Marks-Barnett. $60
In celebration of apples for Rosh Hashanah, we are planning a trip to Riley’s Apple Farm, located at 12201 S. Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen / Yucaipa, CA 92399. You will drive yourself and meet Shlomit Jackson, Alpert JCC Jewish Educator, there. People can bring picnic lunches or buy lunch there. There’s archery, cider pressing, hayrides, apple picking and more. There are fees for some events.
Contact Shlomit Jackson, sjackson@alpertjcc.org (562) 426-7601, ext. 1067
ADULTS AJCC Poker Club Tue, September 16, 6:30-10:30pm Join our friendly Texas Hold’Em Poker Club. Poker will be played, snacks & beverages will be served & cash prizes will be won.
SENIORS Dr. Susan Mathieu, smathieu@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601, ext. 1721
$25; $20/MVP (Cash Only)
Happiness & Humor Group
Contact Katie Clowdus, kclowdus@alpertjcc.org • (562)426-7601, ext. 1024
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 Weekend Retreat Fri-Sun, September 12-14 Spend a weekend with friends at beautiful Camp Hess Kramer in Malibu. Enjoy sports, games, discussion groups, music, Shabbat services and more. Includes 6 meals.
Fri, September 5, 11am Normally meets on the 1st Friday of each month. This FREE ongoing monthly group, led by Dr. Susan Mathieu, will help you find the positive side of life. You’ll learn how to deal with difficult people and situations, steps to increase happiness in your own life, and the secret to a happy life. All senior adults are invited, so bring your friends and be ready to laugh. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. RSVP to Susan Mathieu
Senior Adult Lunch
Sponsored in part by a grant from the Jewish Federation Check on Facebook at GesherCity Lb for updates
GesherCity Shabbat
Every Wednesday, 12pm Enjoy a great lunch that is followed by entertainment or a guest speaker.
Fri, September 5, 7:30pm
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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.
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.
$6; $5/MVP RSVP to Susan Mathieu
Ongoing Alpert JCC Senior Activities Knit Wits: Mon, 1-3pm • Senior Lunch: Wed, 12-2pm Bridge Lessons: Wed, 1:30pm • Mah Jongg: Thur, 11:30-3pm
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ANNUAL 65th& BRUNCH MEETING Sun, September 7, 10:30am
You are invited to attend our Annual Meeting to welcome our 2014-2015 Board Members, recognize our outstanding volunteers, center supporters, long-term employees, and enjoy a fabulous brunch generously donated by Katella Deli. RSVP to (562) 426-7601 ext. 1414.
Annual Appeal 2014
Celebrate National Yoga Month with us!
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WELLNESS & FITNESS Cindi Massengale, cmassengale@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601, ext. 1056
AJCC’s Day of Yoga & Wellness Sun, September 7, 2-5pm Energy, Spirituality, and Wellness Meet the Alpert JCC Yoga instructors, Del Leon, Adrienne Peters, and Mary Pinkerson. They will each take you through a specialized workout representing their individual Yoga styles, and Del Leon will present a 30-minute Intro to Meditation workshop and a Mind/Body Movement workout, combining Yoga and Qigong. Healthy snacks and refreshments will also be a part of the day. $20; $15/MVP For more info. contact Cindi Massengale, Fitness & Wellness Manager, (562) 426-7601 ext. 1056.
AQUATICS PE Courtesy Desk (562) 426-7601, ext. 1051
What’s the Hebrew Word For Charity? The Hebrew word for charity is... well, there is none. Often, we define the word tzedakah as charity, but that isn’t quite right. Tzedakah actually means righteousness or doing the right thing. As Jews, we maintain a fundamental belief that doing the right thing will automatically cause us to act charitably toward others. The AJCC’s Annual Appeal is an excellent opportunity for our members to practice tzedakah, or to do the right thing.
Year-Round Youth Swim Team with Rafe Montes Ages 6-14
Mon-Thur, 5-6:30pm • Fri, 4:30-5:30pm This is a competitive swim team, so all participants must try out and be able to swim 25 yards with all 4 swim strokes.
Prep Swim Team with Rafe Montes Ages 5-12
Tue, Thur, 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+
Private Swim Lessons One-on-one instruction for all ages with a Swim University instructor. Spots fill quickly, so call today! Visit website for more info.
Each year, the AJCC provides over $225,000 in scholarships and financial assistance. But more important, we change people’s lives for the better. Our members’ generosity has enabled hundreds of children to attend our highly-acclaimed preschool and hundreds more to spend the summer learning new skills and starting life-long friendships at our summer camps. Thanks to your generosity, senior adults have enjoyed weekly lunches with an afternoon of entertainment, and a chance to laugh with friends both new and old. Hundreds of families throughout the Greater Long Beach community have had the opportunity to come together at the Alpert JCC, and the Alpert JCC has been able to expand its vision and extend its reach as we strive to ensure the continuity of Jewish values, culture and practice through all the stages of life, all thanks to the generosity of our members. We can say “yes” to so many, because you continue to say “yes” to us. This is the time for you to once again say “yes” to the Alpert JCC.
Please visit www.alpertjcc.org/donate and make a generous donation today. We--the friends you look for when you come to the AJCC, the preschooler you just saw with his mom at the pool, those inseparable new bff’s at summer camp, that family celebrating Shabbat with one of our Shabbat kits, along with the entire Alpert JCC staff and our Board of Directors--are all grateful that you continue to choose to do the right thing.
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SPORTS & RECREATION PE Courtesy Desk (562) 426-7601, ext. 1051
Early Childhood Education Linda Keiles,lkeiles@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601, ext. 1092
ECE All-School Shabbat Ruach Rally Fri, September 19, 9:15am Enjoy singing and dancing along with our ECE preschoolers, their teachers, families and friends, as we bring in the warmth and spirit of Shabbat together with songs, blessings and dance.
ECE All-School Havdallah Mon, September 15, 9:15am Enjoy welcoming the new week as we sing the blessings during our Havdallah service with our ECE preschoolers, their teachers, families and friends, wishing each other Shavua Tov, a good week.
The Benefits of Martial Arts for Kids Martial arts training can be beneficial, especially to children. Martial arts are an ancient method of training the mind, body and spirit, and it has been found that children who get involved in martial arts reap many benefits. • Martial arts training builds confidence and self-esteem. • Training stresses self-discipline, respect, concentration and courtesy. • Martial Arts is ideal for children who may not enjoy team sports, giving them the ability to flourish in an activity, while combining physical and mental practices. • Martial arts training is statistically safer than most school sports. • Children with special needs, such as ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder), learning difficulties and hyperactivity, are often recommended to participate in martial arts because of the clear benefits in its structured training techniques. If your child can benefit from a higher level of physical fitness, self-discipline and self-confidence, martial arts training may be ideal. The Alpert JCC offers a wide variety of martial arts classes, including our newest offering-- jiu jitsu. Feel free to discuss your child’s needs with Sensei Mac and identify the program that will be most beneficial to your child.
YOUTH & TEENS Natalie Chernik, nchernik@alpertjcc.org • (562)426-7601, ext. 1205
4a MVP: The MVP price is the "Member Value Price" that gives our members an automatic discount to the fee we charge for our programs and events. If you’re not a member of the AJCC, speak with one of our Membership Services specialists and learn how you can start benefiting from MVP pricing today.
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HILLEL AT CSULB
FOR MORE INFORMATION: WEB: www.beachhillel.org EMAIL: info@beachhillel.org PHONE: 562-426-7601 ext 1424
Rolling in the New Year with Beach Hillel
Beach Hillel encourages students to celebrate Jewish holidays and festivals and in creative ways that are meaningful to them. Students at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) tend to be at ease while hanging out in the University Student Union between classes. Student leaders are working to organize an event that is social, interactive, a meaningful Jewish experience, and most importantly, easily accessi-
ble for students. These student leaders have taken up the responsibility of reserving bowling lanes, pool tables, and an air hockey table, all in the University Student Union. This program will be taking place near the beginning of the academic year, where new incoming freshmen and transfer students are seeking out key connections with other students that will impact their college experience. By
Welcome to the Beach, Shelly!
homeland in Israel and the students in Long Beach. Shelly was born and raised in Gedera, Israel. After high school, similar to all Israelis, Shelly served in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Beach Hillel is excited to for two years. There, she announce that a new staff taught other soldiers how to member will be joining our operate and handle mortars. team this year! Shelly Koren- Her leadership skills during boim will serve as our Israel this time was greatly appreFellow for the upcoming ciated by the IDF, as she 2014-2015 Academic Year. trained soldiers before their She will work to build a con- deployment in Operation nection between the Jewish Cast Lead (2008), on how
creating relationships with other Jewish students, Beach Hillel can be certain that these students will have a Jewish connection for years to come. Beach Hillel further encourages students to be involved in the more traditional methods of observing Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur by reaching out to the community around them. Students often forget that while they are away at school, they
are still able to become a part of, and be involved in, the greater Jewish community around them. We will be providing service times to the synagogues in the surrounding area and will encourage students to attend the services that are most meaningful to them. The upcoming New Year will allow us to expand our reach to the Jewish collegiate community through our presence on multiple campuses. Beach Hillel will bring our Rosh Chodesh program to the Long Beach City CollegeLiberal Arts Campus, where we will host a brunch to bring students together, allowing them to create relationships amongst themselves and get to know other Jewish students
who are present at their campus. Beach Hillel will always be the Jewish outlet for students in the Long Beach college area. We work to ensure that Jewish students are continuing along their Jewish journey and are having these meaningful Jewish experiences. Do you know of any Jewish students in the area that are seeking out a Jewish connection throughout their college experience? Please get in touch with the Director of Engagement, Jonathan, at jsgrunin@beachhillel.org. Together we can discover how Beach Hillel can meet their needs!
to properly prepare, calculate, and launch mortars at military targets to defend the state of Israel. After her mandatory military service, Shelly continued her education and attended the Academic College of Tel Aviv – Yafo from 2011 to 2014. She majored in political science and used her knowledge to lead her Model United Nations team as the President and team captain. Additionally, Shelly contributed her skills through
an internship at the Division of Trade and international Relations at the Manufacturers Association of Israel. Today, we are excited to welcome Shelly to her new home in Long Beach. Shelly is no stranger to California, as she has worked at a summer camp in San Diego before, and is excited to get back to the beach lifestyle that the west coast has to offer. Shelly is most excited to begin her work at Beach Hillel, involving and engaging Jewish
students in various elements of Jewish life. “I hope that by sharing with the students my personal story as an Israeli Jew, I will be able to strengthen their connection to Israel as their second home,” says Shelly. We want to give a big welcome to Shelly for becoming part of our Beach Hillel team. We hope that all members of the community have an opportunity to meet and get to know Shelly.
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HEBREW ACADEMY
Award Winning Academics in a Genuine Jewish Environment 14401 WILLOW LANE HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647 WEB: www.hebrewacademyhb.com PHONE: 714-898-0051 CAMP SILVER GAN ISRAEL: www.campsgi.com
A Sneak Peak to the 2014 – 2015 School Year As the school year begins, we want to whet the Jewish Community’s appetite with a list of the many exciting new programs, people and opportunities offered at The Hebrew Academy. As our students and teachers eagerly enter The Hebrew Academy gates of learning, they are motivated by a true sense of scholarship, character and accomplishment ahead. Unlike other schools in our caliber, The Hebrew Academy offers a 45-year history of excellence. Most of our alumni gain post-secondary opportunities at high-level educational or rabbinical institutions. Of the alumni who attend universities, over 80% of them move into law, medicine, higher education, accounting, or entrepreneurial careers. The secret to our success is multi-faceted. Read below to learn more.
A to Z Programs A Alumni – We have the opportunity to invite alumni to share their expertise with our students and school. Highly capable leaders such as marketing directors, radio producers, business owners, attorneys, legislatures and medical researchers (just to name a few) will be guest speaking and working with our students. AP Courses – High school students have access to a number of Advanced Placement courses that are taught by highly talented and qualified teachers. Animation – Our art teacher offers opportunities for our students to learn a variety of animation techniques. B Books & Electronics – When our students study his-
tory, they will no longer be dragging heavy history books that are outdated before they are even published. Our history department has developed a compilation of history texts, primary sources and more. C Counseling – Our students gain access to counseling related to social-emotional needs, as well as guidance counseling for college. D Davening – Our students learn how to focus the first moments of their days on prayer. E Enrichment – More options offered this year, including woodworking for elementary students and personal statement workshops for our high school students. F Fieldtrips – Trips to Sacramento, San Diego, Los Angeles, New York, and local areas – all based on curriculum and cultural, educational needs. G Gardening – Mr. Berger works with students to help plant and maintain gardens around the campus. Grandparents’ Day – Grandparents and community members get the opportunity to participate in a day of learning and relationship-building. H Homework Club – An opportunity for students to get their homework done before they go home…hmmm… should it be called schoolwork club? Habits of Mind – Our students learn the habits of mind that help them be successful learners and people. Handwriting without Tears – Research shows that if writers can’t mechanically hold their pencils correctly, the energy expended on writing takes away from the creativity or expertise of the text itself. Our students learn to handwrite properly from kindergarten on.
I iPad Integration – Thanks to the Alevy Family, we continue our outstanding iPad program, which helps us offer ubiquitous learning to all students. J Jog-a-thon – The Parent Association fundraiser is also considered a FUN-raiser. The students raise money for the school and for children in Israel. K Kindergarten – Readiness, workshop and preview opportunities for local preschool directors and parents. L Library – We will break ground on our library plaza this school year. One more opportunity to focus on learning throughout the beautiful campus. M Math program – We have adopted Pearson math as our new elementary math program. The program offers many creative ways to help the students solidify their math skills, including an online website for parents to use with their children at home. Middle School House Program – Thanks to a significant grant from the Alevy Family, we have implemented a program whereby students participate in project-based learning in one of three houses, Math/Science, Literary/ Media or Arts/Humanities. Mitzvah Day at Bella Terra – We give instruction to our students about philanthropy prior to and during their grade level projects. N Night at Barnes & Noble – Students practice and present
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concise and interesting reflective research papers during Open Mic Night at Barnes & Noble. O Oh-So-Fun Playdates – Lots of fun and high participation on Sundays. P Peace Path – We continue to teach students how to talk with each other and resolve their own conflicts in a peaceful way. Project-Based Learning – Centered on motivational and real-world problems, students go about using their skills while working in groups to answer questions and communicate their solutions to audiences that matter to them. S Sunday Soccer – With the help of some awesome parents, AJCC and AYSO, our Sunday Soccer league will continue and grow. Sukkot Fieldtrips – Our students experience various neighborhood sukkots because of the generosity of many families. Student Council – Offered to students in grades 4 – 12. A great opportunity for students to learn from each other while giving back to their school and community. T Town Halls & Rosh Chodesh Assemblies – Amazing opportunities for our student body to come together to learn and celebrate. TESA (Teacher Expectations; Student Achievement)– This program helps teachers hold high expectations for all students, and by individualizing their approach to teaching each student, ensure success for them. U Uniforms – We feel a sense of pride and decorum in our True Grits uniforms. V Video Conferencing – A big part of our education, all classes take at least 4 vir-
tual fieldtrips with the facilitation of Ms. Amy Meador, our Technology Administrator. Violin – With the support of the Zechter Music Foundation and the JFFS, we offer violin lessons to our students at NO COST to them. W Writing Program – More and more articulation between and among grade levels. Writers’ Workshop – Anchor papers help us make sure that our students are all strong writers. X Xylophones, Recorders and Keyboards - Used in music instruction; math-based instruction related to tempo, and reading notes help connect our students’ learning. Y Yearbook – Our high school students’ yearbook class offers marketing experience for all of them, whether it be when selling advertisements or writing captions for the pictures. Z Zipping Around on his Golf Cart – Enrique, our maintenance guy, helps make this facility a beautiful and scholar-friendly space. If you are interested in touring our beautiful campus, please contact Alexandra Greenberg at agreenberg@ hacds.org or 714-898-0051.
Shofar Workshops
With the Jewish New Year starting on September 24, we are presenting a Shofar Factory/Workshop to help families immerse themselves in crafting a model of a ram’s horn - a shofar - to blow on the holiday. The event will review the horn’s history and offer workshops, art projects and a slide presentation.
Quinn’s Pub & Grill - Belmont Shore Bert & Alexis Rabenn Jacob & Becca & Noah Rabenn
Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year
The Malasky Family
Wishing You a New Year of Health, Happiness & Peace Esther & Jay
Dodie Robbins & Family
Wishing you & those dear to you a year of peace, health & happiness. Laurie & Robert Raykoff Jennifer, Rochelle & Marissa
Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year The Ron Guest Family
Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year Bobby Kronick, Jann Kronick-Gath, Chance Gath
HIGH HOLY DAYS GREETINGS
Wishing You a New Year of Health, Happiness & Peace
L’Shanah Tovah
Wishing You a New Year of Health, Happiness & Peace Joyce & Hank Feldman
L’Shanah Tovah Jean Feldman
Wishing you & your family a very sweet, happy & healthy New Year! With love, Eva Schlesinger children & grandchildren
Wishing You a New Year of Health, Happiness & Peace Rosecarrie & Alan Brooks
Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year Paul & Arline Hillinger Family
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HIGH HOLY DAYS GREETINGS
Reva & Sy Alban
Wishing You a New Year of Health, Happiness & Peace Mrs. Paige Fingerhut Charnick & Mr. Jason Charnick
COMMUNITY
L’Shanah Tovah
Wishing You a New Year of Health, Happiness & Peace
Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year Arbonne International Jeff, Jess & Cam Roberts Bert & Alexis Rabenn
Don & Andrea Kaiser
L’Shanah Tovah
L’Shanah Tovah Lisa B. Finkelstein
Norm & Sheila Pokras
L’Shanah Tovah Jeanette Kull & Family
Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year
Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year Natalie & Joe Lissak
Jeffrey, Lauren, Ellie, Josh & Jacob Rips
Happy New Year Renee Simon & Jack Blecher
Wishing You a New Year of Health, Happiness & Peace Shirley & Gene Ross
L’Shanah Tovah Danny & Sammy Levy
David, Shari, Jacob, Liam, Michelle, & Shmutz (the dog) Alpern
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Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year Daryl, Sandy & Sara Phillips Jamie & Joshua Holzman
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Happy New Year
L’Shanah Tovah
Norris & Beverly Falk
Myrna & Leonard Simon
Greetings. Donate to Congregation Sholom LWSB for iPad Lessons in New Year. 714-642-0122 Jeff & Beverly Sacks of Computer Training & Repair
Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year
Marvin & Jenny Zavatsky
Dr. Burton Schild
L’Shanah Tovah Jessie Butler & Family Ruimy’s, Gold’s, Hoffman’s & Hardy’s
Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year
Wishing You a New Year of Health, Happiness & Peace
David & Sadie Sacks
Rabbi Mark & Deborah Goldfarb
L’Shanah Tovah The Kenigsberg Family
Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year
L’Shanah Tovah
Larry & Bobbi Gershon and Family
Bob & Sandy Rips
HIGH HOLY DAYS GREETINGS
Wishing You a New Year of Health, Happiness & Peace
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NOW MORE THAN EVER, IT’S TIME TO LOOK BEYOND OUR LABELS With the crisis in Israel foremost in our minds, this Rosh Hashanah takes on an even deeper significance. And so does our unity. Because no matter how we may label ourselves—we are all Jews. That’s what matters. Now more than ever.
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So this Rosh Hashanah, let’s make it a sweeter new year by standing together. You can do that by giving generously to the Federation. Your gift helps support our brothers and sisters in Israel and our entire global community.
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By Melissa Carr, ADL Regional Director, Orange County/Long Beach
It happens every fall in a school near you, your family is hit with the dual responsibilities of sending your children to school and observing the High Holidays. What to do? If you keep your kids out of school, it follows that they will miss something. A test? A lab? An important and onetime lecture? Or worse, a band performance, athletic event or homecoming? These are the dilemmas the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) fields each fall from families in the community. The ADL was established in 1913 “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all.” In our increasingly pluralistic society, ADL builds
bridges of communication, understanding and respect among diverse groups and provides guidance to educators on issues such as the challenges of religion in the public schools. Generally, K-12 public schools have a greater legal obligation to accommodate students who observe the High Holidays than private schools. In either situation, parents should review and follow school policies on how to a request religious accommodation for their children. Here is what you need to know: Plan Ahead. A request for an accommodation should be made well in advance of the High Holidays. Advanced
NCJW Annual Membership Brunch
The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) invites all women to its Annual Membership Brunch on Sunday, September 14 at 10 am. Celebrate a year of successful impact on the community, plan activities and projects for this year. The event will be held at the
Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus; $18/person couvert. Send your RSVP check to Judy Leff, 3011 Hillrose Dr, Rossmoor, CA 90720. Get involved, pick your project, find your passion, give back to the community, and make a difference. Let your voice be heard.
notice gives the teacher the opportunity to plan around the specific dates for important assignments, tests or events. Even with advanced notice, some conflicts may not be avoidable as is the case with athletic events. This does not mean that the conversation should not take place. Speak only for your family when you seek an accommodation. Religious practice and observance varies from family to family. Be clear when seeking an accommodation for your student’s absence that you speak to your own level of observance. This assists schools when they have families whose observance varies
in length and other traditions. Students must be given time to make up missed assignments or tests. The Education Code specifies that students who are absent for observance of a religious holiday must be given a reasonable period of time to make up any missed assignments, homework or tests. Extra-curricular activities are not specifically addressed by the Education Code. Observance of religious holidays may conflict with “Perfect Attendance” recognition. Students who are absent for serious illness, religious observance, or funeral attendance are ineligible. Short of changing the perfect attendance award by month
or semester, it is important to share with your children that there are many ways to earn recognition at school and that you would be proud for them to earn them. The bottom line is, no student should ever feel pressured to choose between school and religious observance, and schools that accommodate students for their religious practices create campus climates of mutual respect where all students feel welcome and valued. If you need further information or guidance on this issue, please do not hesitate to contact the ADL Orange County/Long Beach office at 949-679-3737.
CCEJ Gene Lentzner Human Relations Awards
The California Conference for Equality & Justice (CCEJ), will host its 26th annual Gene Lentzner Human Relations Awards on Thursday, October 23 at 5:30 pm, at the Keesal, Young & Logan offices on Oceangate, Long Beach. The following individuals are being honored for their
exceptional contributions to improving human relations in Long Beach: Arnel Calvario, Occupational Therapist at LBUSD; Lian Cheung, Executive Director at Khmer Girls in Action; and Anitra Dempsey, Executive Director at City of Long Beach Citizen Police Complaint Department.
CCEJ is a human relations organization dedicated to confronting bias, bigotry and racism through education, conflict resolution and advocacy. For more information or to purchase tickets for $75/person, please visit www.cacej.org or call 562-435-8184.
Get Your Sundays Back! Are you a Radical? At TBS we believe education and worship can be moving, engaging and inspiring. That’s why we’ve chosen to move our Torah School to Saturdays. Yes, you read that right! The pillars of a synagogue are beit knesset, beit midrash and beit tefillah. So why do we separate our religious practice from our educational practice? Shabbat is about having our fellow Jews come together as one community. We believe by having our children become part of that process, their education and spiritual lives will improve, grow and thrive. That’s why at TBS we’re making the radical move to join the education of our children on the same day we gather as a holy community. What will this mean for you and your children? • • • • •
Benefits To You: Opportunity for families to come together for meaningful prayer, learning and community. More flexibility for sport schedules and social activities (e.g. Sat. night sleepovers, birthday parties) An entire Sunday free from Synagogue obligations. One complete weekend a month for Family Time. Living with more authentic Jewish rhythms.
If you’re curious and want more information, we invite you to be a radical with us – call the Temple office for more information. Temple Beth Shalom 3635 Elm Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807 562.426.6413 www.tbslb.org
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GENERAL FUND •To Laurel & Alan Jarrick, in memory of your beloved mother & mother-in-law, from the Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff •To Linda Simmons, happy 65th birthday, from Jessie Butler •To Karin Polacheck, in memory of your beloved husband Art, from the Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff •To Brent Friedland & family, in memory of Bea Friedland, from Lea & Dennis Gerber •To Gerda Seifer, happy birthday, from the Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff •To Henry Kress, in honor of your 90th birthday, from Frieda Goldberg •To Barbara Alpert, in memory of your beloved Ray, from Sue & Barry Brucker •To Alan & Sophie Alpert, in memory of Ray, from Sue & Barry Brucker •To Gene Ross, thinking of you & sending warm wishes your way, get well soon, from the Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff
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ANNE LICHT LEADERSHIP FUND •To Karin Polacheck, in memory of your beloved husband Art, from Francine Levy
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TEMPLE BETH DAVID Ben Bernstein Ben was called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on August 30. For his mitzvah project, Ben has worked with
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PAULA BLUM SENIOR ADULT FUND •In memory of Susan Mathie’s GENERAL FUND mother, Sally Leifer, from Dodie Correction to August Robbins Chronicle tributes: •To Susan Mathieu, from Iris Katz •In celebration of Katie Miller’s •To Barbara Alpert & family, 90th Birthday, from Inga Freshman in memory of Ray Alpert, from AJCC tributes: 562-426-7601 EXT Karen, Tim, Lauren, & Samantha 1414 Strelitz •In celebration of Stephen JFCS Gordon’s birthday, from Norm GENERAL FUND Slomann •To Susy Oster & family, in •In memory of Louise White, a memory of Harry Oster, from beloved mother & dear friend, Binnie & Jack Berro from Edna Statman •In honor of Jack Berro’s rec•To Sophie & Alan Alpert, in ognition at the 2013 “People memory of Ray Alpert, Harlee You Can Bank On” event, from & Alan Gasmer Farmers & Merchants Bank •To Barbara Alpert & family, Foundation in memory of Ray Alpert, from: •In memory of Art Polacheck, o Thomas Booker from Lucille Pash o The De Young Family •To Barbara Craft & grando Diarian Consulting, Inc. children, and Gerry Oster, in o Alan & Sandy Fainbarg memory of Harry Oster, from o Gary & Georgia Susy Oster Freedman-Harvey o Brian & Laurie HOWARD & AVA WEISS Garabedian OLDER ADULT FUND o Jeff & Arie Gersh •In memory of Louise White, o Carole Godney from Mary & James Weidner o Mike & Joyce Greenspan •In memory of Louise White, o The Kass Family from Dorothy & Paul Hartstein o Andrew Primack o David C. Rosenblum MARCIE BALAN o Marc & Judy Sidell BLAKEY FUND o Jerry Solomon •In memory of Art Polacheck, o Karen Zoller & David from Sandy Horwitz Tillman JFCS tributes: 562-426-7601 EXT o Tri-Arrows Aluminum 235 or 562-427-7916 o Joan Leb & Ted Van Boemel
disabled children and teens through the Friendship Circle. Jack Pinkham Jack was called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, August 23. Jack has earned his
Life Scout award and is currently working towards his Eagle Scout award and hopes to be a Rabbi one day.
Binnie & Jack Berro, sister and brother-in-law of ALS patient and fundraiser Dan Spellens and his wife Melanie, wish to thank you for your friendship & generosity in helping to find a cure for this insidious disease. With your compassion, the total raised to date for research only at Cedars Sinai is in excess of $100,000, and with your support, it will continue to grow. Peace.
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Wishing Our Jewish Community here, in Israel & around the world a Peaceful & Healthy New Year! From the Jewish Community Chronicle, Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation Staff
We Mourn The Loss Of... Birnadine Derfel Dr. Paul Hillinger Please contact us at chronicle@jewishlongbeach.org if you know of someone who has passed and would like them to be recognized.
Where can you go for the high holy Days if you are not a member of a Synagogue?
Temple Israel Invites You To Join Us!
We cordially invite all those who are unaffiliated to worship with US. Temple Israel is located at 269 Loma Avenue, Long Beach CA 90803. For ticket information, order forms, and service times, please call the Temple office (562) 434-0996 ext. 100 The cost of tickets can be applied towards your membership should you decide to join our community!
Temple Israel is a Diverse and Inclusive Reform Congregation Inspiring Jewish Life in Long Beach for over 90 years! Visit our website www.tilb.org
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High Holy Days Service Times SELICHOT Congregation Shir Chadash Congregation Sholom P’nai Or Temple Beth David Temple Beth Ohr Temple Beth Shalom Temple Israel EREV ROSH HASHANAH Congregation Shir Chadash Congregation Sholom P’nai Or Shul By The Shore Temple Beth David Temple Beth Ohr Temple Beth Shalom Temple Israel Temple Ner Tamid ROSH HASHANAH Congregation Shir Chadash Congregation Sholom P’nai Or Shul By The Shore
Temple Beth David Temple Beth Ohr Temple Beth Shalom
Temple Israel Temple Ner Tamid 2ND DAY ROSH HASHANAH Congregation Shir Chadash Congregation Sholom Shul By The Shore
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 8:00 pm Program & Service 6:30 pm Social & Service All services at Clubhouse 3, Leisure World 7:30 pm Selichot Service All services at Grace First Presbyterian Church, LB 7:00 pm 7:00 pm Dessert Reception, Movie, Discussion, Worship & Havdallah 8:00 pm Selichot Service 8:00 pm Program & Oneg 10:00 pm Service WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 7:00 pm Evening Service 7:00 pm 7:30 pm Followed by Oneg 6:29 pm Candle lighting & Evening Service 7:30 pm Festive Dinner, RSVP 562-621-9828 All HHD services at Seaport Marina Hotel, LB 7:30 pm 8:00 pm Evening Worship 7:30 pm 5:30 pm First Service 8:00 pm Second Service 7:30 pm THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 9:30 am Rosh Hashanah First Day 2:15 pm Tashlich by the River 3:15 pm Creative Family Service 9:30 am 10:00 am Shacharit Service 2:00 pm Tashlich at El Dorado Park Duck Pond 9:30 am Morning Service 11:00 am Teen Service 11:30 am Tot Service 12:00 pm Shofar Blowing 6:00 pm Afternoon & Tashlich Services 10:00 am Morning Service | Preschool Program (3-5 yr olds) 10:45 am 6-10 yr old Program 4:00 pm Tashlich @Bolsa Chica State Beach, Lifeguard Station #27 9:00 am Children & Family Worship 10:00 am Morning Worship 1:15 pm Tashlich @L.M. Regional Park (RSVP by 9/11 for sack lunch) 8:00 am Pancake Breakfast 9:00 am Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Service 10:00 am Children’s Program 5:00 pm Picnic/ Tashlich at Mother’s Beach 10:00 am Service | Children’s Service Adventure at El Dorado Park 3:30 pm Tashlich at the Belmont Pier (Ocean & 39th Place) 10:00 am First Day Rosh Hashanah Service FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 9:30 am Rosh Hashanah Second Day 9:30 am 9:30 am Morning Service 11:30 am Shofar Blowing 6:00 pm Afternoon Services
2ND DAY ROSH HASHANAH Temple Beth David Temple Beth Shalom Temple Ner Tamid
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 (cont.) 10:00 am 9:00 am Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Service 4:00 pm Creative Service
EREV YOM KIPPUR/KOL NIDRE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 Congregation Shir Chadash 6:45 pm Minchah 7:00 pm Kol Nidre Congregation Sholom 6:30 pm P’nai Or 7:30 pm Shul By The Shore 6:30 pm Kol Nidre/Evening Service Temple Beth David 7:30 pm Temple Beth Ohr 8:00 pm Evening Worship Temple Beth Shalom 5:45 pm Temple Israel 6:00 pm First Service 8:30 pm Second Service Temple Ner Tamid 7:30 pm YOM KIPPUR Congregation Shir Chadash
Congregation Sholom
P’nai Or Shul By The Shore
Temple Beth David
Temple Beth Ohr
Temple Beth Shalom
Temple Israel
Temple Ner Tamid
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 9:30 am Yom Kippur/Shabbat Shabbaton 3:15 pm Creative Family Service 4:30 pm Afternoon Service / Neilah 7:53 pm Havdalah Break Fast 9:30 am Morning Service 12:00 pm Yizkor Memorial (time approx.) 5:00 pm Afternoon Study (time approx.) 6:00 pm Neilah (time approx.) 7:00 pm Break the Fast (time approx.) 10:00 am Shacharit Service 1:00 pm Yizkor (time approx.) 5:00 pm Mincha/Neilah Closing Service & Potluck Break Fast 9:30 am Morning Service 11:00 am Teen Service 12:00 pm Yizkor Service 5:00 pm Mincha & Neilah/Closing Service 7:11 pm Fast Ends 10:00 am Morning Service / Preschool Program (3-5 yr olds) 10:45 am 6-10 yr old Program 3:30 pm Afternoon Service 5:15 pm Yizkor & Neilah 9:00 am Children & Family Worship 10:00 am Morning Worship 2:30 pm Afternoon Worship 4:30 pm Yizkor & Neilah 9:00 am Morning Service 10:00 am Children’s Program 4:30 pm Afternoon Service 6:00 pm Neilah Service 8:00 am First Service 11:00 am Second Service 3:30 pm Afternoon Service 5:15 pm Yizkor/Neilah Service 7:00 pm Havdallah (time approx.) 10:00 am Yom Kippur 3:00 pm Yizkor Service
Please call each synagogue or visit their website for ticket or other program information and to RSVP. See Synagogue Directory on page 9 for their contact information.
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