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10,000 Acts of Kindness Performed in One Day By Brian Avner, HUC Student Intern
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itch In. Help Out. Give Back. On May 6, the Community Relations Committee (CRC) of the Jewish Federation partnered with the Big Sunday organization to do just that. Over 400 people came together to contribute more than 10,000 acts of kindness including: 5,000 articles of clothing, 2,500 pounds of food, 2,000 books, and over 500 gift bags, handwritten cards for the military, flowerpots for shut-ins, potholders decorated for women in Darfur, and more. We also had groups of people travel to the Ronald McDonald House to bake cookies and help clean around the house, Miller Children’s Hospital to visit the children there and donate goody bags for families who needed to make visits on short notice, and Stanford Middle School to beautify the campus by planting trees.
of support from the Long Beach community.” Craig continues, “I was overwhelmed by all the volunteers and donations that were brought to the AJCC for Big Sunday.”
Community Donations & Sponsorships Make It Happen eeeMany of the projects required supplies that were either generously donated or underwritten by our sponsors. A huge thank you to Arlene & Rick Freeman- 2nd St. Beauty, Yehudis & Yitzy Geisinsky, Jerry Kaufman & Bryna Kane, Michelle Gordon, Performance Plus Tires, Garry Plotkin, Shirley & Gene Ross, Trader Joe’s, Ernest Packaging Company, Pioneer Packaging Company, Bagelry and Bistro, Oroweat Bakery Outlet (Los Alamitos), and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (Marina Marketplace) for their sponsorships. How Big Sunday Started eeeThe Jewish Federation’s executive direc The Big Sunday organization started as a tor, Deborah Goldfarb, summed up the day Linda Vizzini, Rhonnie Gobas (not shown) & other volunteers from Congregation Shir Chadash collected food from shoppers at Vons/Pavilions Mitzvah Day for Temple Israel of Hollywood. like this; “The Jewish religion commands us In 1999, they started expanding beyond their to do mitzvot, but we wanted to help more synagogue and calling the event Big Sunday. than Jewish people, so we decided to orgaPartnership Agencies: Alpert JCC, Beach Hillel, They had about 300 people participate that year. Hebrew Academy, and JFCS; as well as represen- nize this volunteering day and help as many peoOver the past 12 years, Big Sunday has grown tre- tatives from the New Leaders Forum and Women’s ple as possible.” The Jewish Federation is a place mendously. This year, they expected over 50,000 Philanthropy through the Jewish Federation. Con- “where great things happen every day.” On May people to participate in over 500 projects across gregation Shir Chadash, Shul by the Shore, Tem- 6, thousands of great things happened. Southern California. People of all ages and skill ple Beth David, Temple Beth Shalom, Temple Beth Check out more photos from Big Sunday on levels participate in any projects they can. During Israel and NCJW worked to create projects for page 5. the 2011 event, Big Sunday volunteers donated Big Sunday. A special thank you to Beach Hillel over 85 truckloads of goods. student Dillon Einbund for playing music for us dur- The planning for the Long Beach participation ing the day. in Big Sunday started in November of 2011 when David Levinson, the founder and executive direc- Volunteers Come Together to tor of Big Sunday joined a committee of about Pitch In. Help Out. Give Back. 20 to tell us about Big Sundays past and how the We were also thrilled to have over 75 students Jewish Federation could become a hub for the from Mary Star of the Sea Catholic High School in Long Beach area. David said, “We were really ex- San Pedro. We needed help moving the hundreds cited when the Jewish Federation reached out to us of pounds of food and clothing around the buildabout having a hub in Long Beach,” and “I hope ing and they were great helpers. They also had it’s the beginning of a long relationship.” lots of fun participating in our projects and earning Over the next few months, this committee met community service hours towards their graduation. Thank you to all our not just to plan our projects for the day, but to en- Some of them had already accumulated the hours Volunteers & Sponsors sure this was a community wide event. Our commit- they needed, but Krissy Cavanaugh, the school’s tee had representatives from the Jewish Community services coordinator, said, “It wasn’t hard to convince the students to do it. They thought it would be fun. It’s good to get them out of San Pedro so they can see other communities and interact with different people.” Craig Kain, the chair of the CRC and chair of Big Sunday at the Federation, worked tirelessly coordinating all of those who participated to make this day a success. “I want to thank all the volunteers that came to the Alpert JCC or went to one of our other projects in the community for participating in this day. When we began the planning, we had a vision of a successful Big Sunday event but we never imagined we would see such a great outpouring Cover Photo Courtesy of Sanford Simmons 2 | JEWISH COMMUNITY CHRONICLE | SIVAN-TAMMUZ | 5772
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Federation and Foundation Honoring New and Current Leaders On June 14, at 7:00 pm, the Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Long Beach and West Orange County will hold their Joint Annual Meeting at the Alpert Jewish Community Center. During the evening, the two organizations will review their successes, elect and install new Board Members, graduate 16 New Leaders, and celebrate the Neuberger Award Winner and Bob Baldwin Award Winners. The entire community is invited to join us for wine and hors d’oeuvres at 6:00 pm before the meeting begins. Jim Breslauer, Jewish Federation President and Judi Lentzner, Jewish Community Foundation President will review the year, install incoming board members, and congratulate retiring board members.
Barbara and Leon Shoag will receive the Bob Baldwin Community Service Award. The Baldwin award recognizes dedicated volunteers for years of outstanding service through Tzedakah, responsibility and support for Israel. The award is in memory of Robert Baldwin (19191992) whose life epitomized these principles, who was a loving role model for all whose lives he touched. Barbara and Leon have been dedicated members of the Long Beach Jewish Community since they arrived in 1972. They have both served on numerous boards and committees throughout the community including The Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation, Temple Israel, Long Beach Hillel and the Alpert JCC. Barbara also served as President of Federation Women’s Division and currently is the
President of the CSULB Jewish Studies Board. The Greater Long Beach Jewish Community cannot thank them enough for the dedication that they have shown to making this community a better place. Emily Sukman will receive the Fred Neuberger Young Leadership Award. This award recognizes someone age 45 or younger with a vision for strengthening our Jewish community, the desire and ability to motivate others to become active in the Jewish community, and the ability to become a top Federation leader. Emily is a graduate on the New Leaders Forum leadership development program and co-chaired the 2012 Women’s Philanthropy VISIONS dinner this year. Emily and her husband, Jesse, are recent additions to our community and they are involved
at Temple Beth Shalom. The Greater Long Beach Jewish Community is truly lucky to have Emily’s dedication and her desire to make this community a better place. Lastly, sixteen New Leaders Forum participants will be graduating from the nine month leadership development program that they have been a part of during 2011 and 2012. They will share with those in attendance insights about themselves and leadership that they have learned during their time in the program. These six-
teen emerging leaders will make a huge difference in our community. We are currently seeking applicants for the 2012-2013 year. Please contact Khatera Zubin at kzubin@jewishlongbeach.org if you are interested or know someone who would be a good candidate. Please plan on joining us on June 14 to congratulate the award winners and the New Leaders Forum graduates. Please RSVP to Yolanda Placencio at yplacencio@jewishlongbeach.org or 562-426-7601 EXT 1314.
Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation Combined Annual Meeting Election & Installation of New & Continuing Board Members Barbara & Leon Shoag, Baldwin Community Service Award Emily Sukman, Neuburger Young Leadership Award 2011-2012 Alpert New Leaders Forum Graduation
Alpert New Leaders Forum Graduates Sam Aborne Karen Calechman Alicia Friedman Sarah Greenspan Jay Grosflam Dan Lasker Nicole Malina Beth Sterling
Felice Adler-Shohet Paul De Young Karl Garman Yanki Greenspan Jamie Klein Gabriel Lopez Joel Perler
Thursday, June 14, 2012 6:00 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres 7:00 p.m. Annual Meeting, Lipeles Family Auditorium Alpert Jewish Community Center 3801 East Willow Street Long Beach Please RSVP to Yolanda yplacencio@jewishlongbeach.org or 562-426-7601 EXT 1314 by June 10.
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A Huge Thank You To All The Big Sunday Volunteers
NCJW members visited Miller Children’s Hospital to deliver Goody Bags for the children and help them decorate flower pots for Mother’s Day
Red Cross collected blood donations from over 40 volunteers throughout the day
(L-R) Arielle Pulido and Zach Katona, both Long Beach Hillel Students, and Jaime Nemirow help sell Challahs that were baked on site to raise money to help alleviate hunger during the project Challah for Hunger
Over 200 cards were personally written for soldiers in our Armed Forces that will be mailed through Operation Promise
Volunteers made a huge difference at one of the off-site projects at the new Long Beach Ronald McDonald House by baking cookies for the residents
Decorating and baking Challah was a project that was enjoyed by all; each Challah was personally decorated and sold for a suggested donation to help alleviate hunger
All Volunteers received a free T-Shirt from Big Sunday for their efforts
Over 75 Mary Star of the Sea Catholic High School students joined Big Sunday to give back to the community; these boys are making peanut butter & jelly sandwiches for the hungry
Brian Avner, Graduate Student Intern, Deborah Goldfarb, Federation Executive Director, and Craig Kain, Big Sunday Chair help out in the kitchen
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How Will Learning to Swim Change Your Child? Have you ever really stopped to consider some of the important benefits that your child will gain when they learn how to swim? Consider this bit of sobering information. Drowning is still the second highest cause of death among children under 18. Teaching children even the basics of pool safety will save lives. Understanding basic rules such as “do not run around the pool” or “do not dive into the shallow end” will not only teach a healthy respect for the water, but will help to prevent easily avoidable tragedies. Swimming is an important part of your child’s fitness development. As schools cut back on physical education opportunities for children, swimming serves as an excellent form of exercise. And as he or she becomes more proficient in the water, swimming promotes self-confidence and a sense of accomplishment within your child.
AQUATICS Sascha Bryan-Zwick, sbryanzwick@alpertjcc.org • (562)426-7601, ext. 1035
Prep-Swim Team
Group Swim Lessons
Tue & Thur, 4:30-5:15pm
Mon & Wed or Tue & Thur
Ages 5-12
Ages 3-8
Youth Swim Team Mon-Thur, 5-6:30pm Fri, 4:30-5:30pm Ages 6-14
June 18-July 12 (4 wks) July 16-August 9 (4 wks) August 13-August 23 (2 wks)
Youth Summer Water Polo
Masters Swim
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Mon & Wed, 6:30-7:30pm Sat, 9-10am
Ages 5-8 & 7-12
Ages 14+
June 25-July 18 July 23-August 16 Ask about our FREE Tryout Week
Learning to swim can develop essential life skills in a child. Children learn how to set goals for themselves and work to achieve them. They develop ways to motivate themselves and to deal with pressure. And they have fun doing it, which brings us to the well-known social benefits of swimming. Learning to swim enables your child to enjoy hanging out at the pool with family and friends without experiencing fear or anxiety. Beginning with Tiny Tots (3-5 years old), the Alpert JCC has a group swim class that is perfect for your child. Give them a head-start on their summer fun by signing up today.
TEENS Rachel Gordon, rgordon@alpertjcc.org • (562)426-7601, ext. 1023
Thursday Nights is Teen Night at the Pool Starting June 28, 7pm For Teens Grades 6 & up Enjoy swimming, dinner, dessert, beverages for only $7. Come on down with your friends & chill at the “J”.
Teen Summer Stock Rehearsal Dates: June 25-July 29 Performance Dates: July 25, 26, 28, 29 Middle School & up kids must be registered for Summer Stock in order to audition during the first week of camp.
Performance Is a Small Part of Teen Summer Stock Shakespeare said, “The play’s the thing.” But the teens that participate in the AJCC’s Teen Summer Stock program soon realize that the play isn’t the only thing. There’s also the friendships, life lessons, the uncovering of a passion…perhaps even finding a path to young adulthood.
NEW: THIS SUMMER
Young Ambassadors© Summer Language Class Each student will create a Young Ambassadors© Summer Language Class Scrapbook with colorful lesson-reminders and culture-based crafts. Curriculum includes commonly used phrases and commands, verb conjugation, sentence construction and vocabulary-building exercises.
Spanish: July 9-August 3, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8-9am Ages 5 to 7 years old $180 AJCC member/ $205 public
Mandarin Chinese: August 6-24, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8-9am Ages 8 -12 years $135 AJCC Member/$160 Public Contact Natalie Chernik for more info at (562)426-7601, ext. 1205
AJCC Summer Stock alumnus Arielle Miller said, “Being in Summer Stock allowed me to further explore my passion for singing and acting. It also gave me another benefit that I didn’t fully appreciate until later in life, and that was being able to hang out and socialize with other Jewish teens.” Arielle’s Summer Stock resume includes parts in Guys & Dolls and Grease and playing the lead in both Music Man and Bye Bye Birdie. She went on to graduate from UC Irvine with a degree in Voice with an emphasis in Vocal Performance.
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This year’s Teen Summer Stock production is 13: The Musical. With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown, 13 is a hilarious high-energy musical for all ages about discovering that cool is where you find it, and sometimes where you least expect it.
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Your J-Cation Starts Now! The Alpert JCC is the perfect place for you, your family and friends to make the most of your summer downtime. Whether it’s pursuing a special interest or developing a new one…working out in the Fitness Center or relaxing at the pool…hanging out with old friends or making new ones… the AJCC is your summer headquarters! Kick off your summer J-Cation with these programs:
Family Shabbat Kits at the Pool
Father’s Day at the Pool
Friday, June 1, 8, 15, & 29
Why not let Dad enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the pool? And don’t forget to bring some friends, because your guests are free. FREE to AJCC Members
Enjoy a unique family Shabbat experience. Shabbat Kits include candles, grape juice & fresh challah, along with a reserved poolside table for you and your family. Reserve your Shabbat Kit at the P.E. Desk.
featuring Chef Katsuji Tanabe, Chef/Owner of MexiKosher restaurant in L.A.
AJCC Poker Club
Tuesday, June 19, 7pm
Tuesday, June 19, 7-10:30pm
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 Tammuz. FREE
$20/AJCC Member; $25/Public(Cash Only) Visit web for re-buys/add-ons info.
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
Exhibits in the Zena and Pauline Gatov Gallery
Text Messages: Recent work by Joshua Abarbanel June 1-July 15
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Cooking Demonstration: Kosher Mexican Cuisine
Rosh Chodesh at the JCC
Sunday, June 17
Family Film Night, featuring Tangled Bring along a blanket and enjoy a wonderful Disney re-telling of Rapunzel. Snacks will be available for purchase. FREE to AJCC Members
Eve Lunt, elunt@alpertjcc.org • (562)426-7601, ext. 1067
Parent-Child Challah-Baking Class
In Text Messages, artist Joshua Abarbanel offers a series of ten intricately composed digital art works that consider the relationship between Hebrew text and consciousness, exploring the visual metaphor of what is hidden and revealed. For this body of work, Abarbanel manipulates Hebrew letters to make patterns and other motifs that reformulate and hide the text, reflecting the artist’s own relationship with Hebrew.
Exhibition open to Public
Thursday, June 21, 6pm
GESHERCITY YOUNG ADULTS
This hands-on class will have you and your children baking delicious challah in no time. FREE to AJCC Members
Sponsored by the Alpert JCC & Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach
Susanne Katz, skatz@alpertjcc.org • (562)426-7601, ext. 1625
GesherCity Shabbat
Tuesday, June 5, 7pm
Friday, June 8, 7:30pm
Chef Tanabe brings his unique spin on creating great Kosher Mexican meals to the Alpert JCC. FREE to AJCC Members
We’ll celebrate with good friends, great music and tasty food.
Jazz at the “J” featuring Foxy & the Sound Saturday, June 9, 8pm Join us poolside for cool jazz on a hot summer night. From the Iridium Club to the Viper Room, Foxy and the Sound have entertained jazz and R&B audiences on both coasts. Enjoy a glass of wine and a snack as you listen to the amazing vocals of Foxy, otherwise known as Gracie Finnegan-Fox, and her band. Wine and small plate snacks will be available for purchase. $10 Cover Charge at the Door.
Thanks for Spreading the Word! 4th Annual AJCC Shabbat Dinner at the Pool Friday, June 22 at 5:30pm No need to spend thousands on a fancy summer cruise for your family. Make us your destination - enjoy our “all you can eat” buffet dining and start relaxing into the peaceful Shabbat holiday. Fun family activities are included. Register by June 15: $12/Adult; $8/Children; AJCC member $15/Adult; $10/Children; Public After June 15: $15/Adult; $10/Children; AJCC Member $20/Adult; $12/Children; Public Want to say a Shabbat blessing? contact Eve Lunt at (562)426-7601, ext. 1067 or at elunt@alpertjcc.org
Movie Night, featuring Keeping the Faith
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ADULTS
If you catch a member of the Alpert JCC staff walking around our building looking extra proud, it’s all thanks to you. Each year, all of our members are invited to take part in our annual Benchmarking Survey. This is an opportunity for you to share your opinions with us, and for us to see how we measure up against other Jewish Community Centers. The results of this year’s Benchmarking Survey revealed that the Alpert JCC had the highest Promoter Index among all of the JCC’s across the country. The Promoter Index reflects what percentage of our membership would refer a friend to the AJCC. And we couldn’t be happier! We know that you wouldn’t feel comfortable referring a friend to the AJCC if you were afraid they wouldn’t have a great experience coming here…and that has motivated all of us to re-double our efforts to continue to create amazing experiences for all of our members and their guests. You will see the results of some of that motivation when you check out the special summertime programs and events that we’ve added to make your summer J-cation extra-special. But, most importantly, we would like to thank each of you for your ongoing support. It makes us wake up each day thinking about new and exciting ways to be your Center for Life!
Member Appreciation Night at the Pool
Thursday, June 14, 7pm
Tuesday, June 26, 5:30pm
A rabbi (Ben Stiller) and a priest (Edward Norton), lifelong friends, each fall for a childhood friend (Jenna Elfman) when she comes back to town. FREE to AJCC Members
We’re kicking off our popular summertime series, Tuesday Night at the Pool, bring the family and enjoy a free poolside BBQ, music, games and fun. FREE to AJCC Members
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Wellness & Fitness
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Alpert JCC P.E. Courtesy Desk, (562)426-7601, ext. 1051
Linda Keiles, lkeiles@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1092
Say AHHHHHH! Massage Therapy at the “J” Massage therapy is more than relaxing me-time. Studies continue to prove the physical and emotional benefits of even a single massage therapy session. Regardless of the adjectives we assign to it (pampering, rejuvenating, therapeutic) or the reasons we seek it out (a luxurious treat, stress relief, pain management), massage therapy can be a powerful ally in your healthcare regimen. Experts estimate that upwards of ninety percent of all disease is stress related. And perhaps nothing ages us faster, internally and externally, than high stress. Massage therapy can be an effective weapon in your stress management arsenal. For more information about massage therapy at the Alpert JCC, please visit our website at http://www.alpertjcc.org/wellness. You can book your massage in person at the PE Desk, or by calling (562)426-7601, ext. 1051.
Summertime is Fun Time at the Alpert JCC’s Preschool! What has four legs, scaly skin, blows bubbles, swims, and says “Aaaaarghhh maties”? It’s summer in the Early Childhood Education program, of course. While kids still benefit from strong Jewish programming and a fabulous staff, they also get to experience a wide variety of activities exclusive to our summer program, including visits from puppies and reptiles, a Bubble-riffic show, and a pirate with a real live parrot menagerie. In addition, kids get to experience safe water fun in the Alpert JCC’s splash pool, make a delightful mess during “Messy Media Day”, participate in storybook adventures and compete in our own Olympic/Maccabi Games. Our wide variety of programming options for your 2-5 year old makes the Alpert JCC Summer Preschool program the best in Long Beach. Contact us today to make an appointment and find out about all the fun and learning we have in store for YOUR child.
Looking for summer fun with your baby or toddler? Summer Parent/Child Participation Classes offer fun & learning for families with children from birth through toddler in a welcoming Jewish atmosphere. The “J” has three different classes; find the right one for you and your baby.
From the Beginning Wednesday Mornings, 9:30am
SENIORS
This is a FREE class
Dr. Susan Mathieu,smathieu@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1721
Yad b’ Yad (Hand in Hand)
Pool Party
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:15-10:45am
Sunday, June 10, 1pm Come to the Mary Alpert Pool at the AJCC and join us for light refreshments, plenty of cold beverages and poolside entertainment to welcome summer. RSVP to Susan Mathieu
Color YOU Beautiful! Wednesday, June 27, 12pm Claudia Brilliant, a certified colorist will teach you how to use your wardrobe to enhance your looks. A colorful lunch will highlight beautiful summer greens, along with rainbow pasta, assorted cheeses and vegetables. Dessert includes Neapolitan ice-cream and brightly colored berries. $4/AJCC Member; $5/Public
Intro To Poker Friday June 1, 10am-12pm For only $3 you can come and learn how to play many different styles of poker with professional dealer Rosa Gette, dealer for 18 years.
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Newborn through walking, with an adult Begin your new life with us at the AJCC; this class for new mothers and their infants will help you discover the joys and face the challenges that are part of transitioning your family when a new baby arrives, whether it’s your first or your fourth. Class is facilitated by a caring and experienced ECE staff member.
For children 9-23 months, with an adult Your child will experience development and discovery through hands-on learning, including music, arts & crafts, manipulatives, table and playground time. This class is a great way to make friends you and your family will keep for a lifetime.
Moving On Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30am-12:30pm 18-28 months with an adult Parents enjoy playing with their child for the first hour, and then leave them in the nurturing care of experienced ECE staff. The children will learn through guided group play, participating in music, rhythm, stories and dramatic play and other hands-on activities. The emphasis of this class is on social skills and development which will provide a great transition into pre-school.
ECE Registration Open to all for Pre-School, Pre-Kindergarten, Parent Participation & Enrichment Classes Summer & Fall 2012 Contact Linda Keiles, Director, Early Childhood Education, at 562-426-7601 ext. 1092 or at lkeiles@alpertjcc.org for information or to set up a tour.
All programs close when full.
RSVP to Susan Mathieu
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The Privilege of Working with Older Adults in Need Mary Lowen – JFCS Director of Older Adult Services, Moving On
eeMary Lowen, JFCS Director of Older Adults Services, has brought her passion, comMary Lowen, mitment, dediDirector of cation, and Older Adult Services big heart to serving seniors at JFCS for over 20 years. Knowing that all good things eventually must come to an end, Mary has decided to pursue other dreams and will be leaving the agency at the end of June. Knowing she has helped thousands of clients over the years, we all wondered who of the many she has served might stand out for her. Without hesitation Mary says that the Holocaust Survivors through Café Europa are by far the most inspirational and amazing people she has ever had the privilege to meet. Their resilience, engagement and willingness to share their stories so that others might never suffer again have made an indelible mark on her forever. One of her proudest moments in fact was arranging for a Holocaust survivor to speak at the Long Beach elementary school she attended as a child so that she could be sure the next generation would never forget and could never deny what had happened. She goes onto to say that some of her other favorite clients are those that have been on the surface some of the hardest to deal with. In one example, she was
called in to work with a man being threatened with eviction for repeatedly hitting his neighbors with a cane. As might be predicted, the client met Mary with the same velocity of anger and resistance he had shown others until Mary finally screamed at him, “I am not going to abandon you no matter how miserably you treat me!” Finally, he softened. Mary was able to get beyond his outward presentation and bravado and recognize this man was terrified of letting anyone near him for fear of losing his independence. Not only did she stop his outbursts, but she managed to foster reconciliation between him and his two estranged children. Both children were extremely grateful for the opportunity to connect with their father before his death. When asked how she manages to stay strong in the face of all the losses and grief Mary says she just remembers how grateful she is to be of service and says a good dose of humor, as well as a strong supportive team keep her going. “What I have seen has been both awesome and humbling,” she says. “The older adults help me as much as I help them and I make sure they know that. Their resilience, humor and survival skills not only make me feel blessed and honored, but have also taught me to not fear aging. Personally I think we get better with each decade and I feel stronger and stronger!”
Fellow staff member Elaine Porzucki says, “Mary is a fighter. She fights for her client’s rights. This includes talking to government agencies, client’s families, anyone who will help her client get what they need. I will truly miss her wisdom, expertise and smile.” Everyone at JFCS shares this sentiment and are grateful for her 20 years of service helping seniors live with dignity and grace. Wendy Puzarne says, “We are very sorry indeed Mary is leaving but are happy to be welcoming one of her protégé’s as her successor, Chris Goldman. Mary says when she began this work she had no idea how many people really have no one there to care for them – no family, no friends, no resources and nowhere to turn for help. Mary has worked hard for JFCS to be their lifeline and anchor and never wants any of them to forget that there are people who care. Mary’s only regret is that we are not able to reach more of those in need. She estimates that 90-95% of the seniors she sees are below the poverty level and thinks if people could see the gratitude in her client’s eyes, they too would be as passionate as she is about senior services. For anyone who wants to help those that are elderly, alone and in need, Mary suggests you consider making a donation to JFCS - Older Adult Services Program in her honor. Mary will be
having a get together at the well and say goodbye on Alpert JCC in her honor for June 27 at 2:00 pm. All are those who want to wish her welcome to attend.
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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The Fountain of Youth
By Mrs. Bluma Marcus, Director of Los Alamitos Hebrew High
Today is Helen Fox’s 92nd birthday. In honor of this momentous occasion we have decided to bake Challah together. To knead the dough, let it rise and say the blessing together. Something Jewish women have been doing for thousands of years. As we are waiting for the dough to rise, Helen offers to make me a cup of coffee. I’m expecting coffee like most grandmothers make. You know, made from instant coffee that has been sitting in the pantry for a few years. But not so for Helen. She shows me her high-tech percolator and proceeds to brew me a fresh cup. I’m amazed. I can only hope that when I am ninety-two I will be able to do the same; to be able to measure and pour and carry the piping hot mugs to the table. We sit down and start what has been one of the most enlightening conversations I have ever had. I am
I am expecting to hear all kinds of answers. Of the special diets she kept. Of the specific hours she’s slept. Of all the things us regular people indulge in that supposedly shortens our lifespan. And I’m ready to give up all of my bad habits just so I can be like her. Her answer: Be positive. Give charity. And I think, how right she is. A special diet won’t get us past hardship. All the sleep in the world won’t give us meaning. But seeing the beauty and good each of us has been blessed with can push us past the inevitable bumps that come our way. When the focus of our lives is on others instead of Bluma Marcus & Helen Fox ourselves, those self serving wondering what the secret not just the names of her and destructive behaviors to her longevity is. Not just grandchildren and great- cannot take hold. that she is ninety-two, but grandchildren, but also, the Who knew that the eluthat she is still living by her- names of all my children, sive fountain of youth was self in her beautiful home on their ages and the schools hiding inside each one of the beach. That she makes they go to. So I ask her. us? such wonderful coffee. That What is the secret to her she knows and remembers fountain of youth?
Upcoming Events at Our Area Synagogues Below you will find many of the exciting events happening at our local synagogues. Be sure to contact them directly if you have any questions. Their contact information is available in the Synagogue Directory on the right sidebar of this page.
Temple Beth David Saturday, June 2, at 5:30 pm, come to TBD for Poker and Bunco Night. There will be dinner and drinks by Maggiano’s Little Italy and great prizes. Poker- $90.00, Bunko- $50.00, includes dinner and drinks. The event is open to the public. Contact Garry Plotkin for more inforCongregation Sholom mation at 562-343-4425 or of Leisure World gplotkin@sbcglobal.net. Sunday, June 24, CSLW Friday, June 8, at will be hosting the Ninth An- 5:15 pm, TBD will host Goldnual Esther Freilich Memo- en Oldies: Relive 1962, the rial Picnic beginning at noon Year Temple Beth David Was in Clubhouse 1. Kosher hot Established. Highlights indogs and veggie burgers will clude dinner-style BBQ Shabbe served. Contact the office bat dinner and an after dinfor more information. ner presentation on what the
Orange County Jewish Community was like in the 60’s. RSVP to the office before Wednesday, June 6. Temple Beth Shalom Sunday, June 3, at 7:00 pm, Rabbi Hazzan David and Yetta Kane will sign copies of their new book, How to Survive Anything, and share their experiences during the Holocaust. The event is open to the public. Contact the office for more information and to RSVP. Sunday, June 10 and 17, at 10:45 am, Rabbi David Klatzker will continue his class, Time Travel: A History of the Jews. Experience
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telling moments in Jewish history. There is no charge, nonmembers welcome. TBS will soon begin enrollment for the Family Torah School for 2012/2013, grades K through 7. Students study Hebrew language, Jewish tradition, history and ethics through engaging lessons, texts and activities. School enrollment includes membership to the synagogue and is tax deductible. Contact the office for more information. If your synagogue would like to be a part of this listing, please submit your events to chronicle@ jewishlongbeach.org.
Synagogue Directory
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 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 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 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: President David Salzman Phone: 562-861-9276 Website: www.downeytemplenertamid.org 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 Congregation Lubavitch (O) 3981 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 Contact: Rabbi Newman Phone: 562-426-5480 Email: yitzyg@aol.com Chabad of Cypress (O) 4454 Cerritos Ave. Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Contact: Rabbi Shmuel Marcus Phone: 714-828-1851 Email: smarcus@jewishcypress.com Website: www.jewishcypress.com Congregation Sholom Leisure World, Seal Beach (C) P. O. Box 2901 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Contact: Cantor Galit Levy-Slater Spiritual Leader Membership: 562-431-0113 Temple Beth Ohr (R) 15721 Rosecrans Ave. La Mirada, CA 90638 Contact: Rabbi Mark Goldfarb Phone: 562-691-2551 E-Mail-Tmplbthohr@AOL.com Website: www.TempleBethOhr.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 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 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
(R)=Reform (O)=Orthodox
(C)=Conservative (I)=Independent
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
Students Raise the Bar for Excellence
Hebrew Academy Huntington Beach students raise the bar for excellence with an overwhelming majority graduating with honors. Our school starts in preschool, which means that many of the graduates have been learning and growing together for over thirteen years. They have learned not only how to read, write and analyze English and Hebrew, but more importantly, they have learned how to apply their academics to their lives in order to make a positive difference in the world. Our mission has four main tenets – we work to help our students develop intellectually, emotionally, socially and spiritually. When our alumni are asked what they remember from their school days, their answers never cease to be a center of pride for all their teachers, administrators,
Rabbis and parents. The students, who become amazing citizens in vocations such as doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, religious leaders, artists, writers, educators, CPAs, domestic engineers and more, remember the close knit feeling they had here. They remember learning how to recite a poem or passage, they can comfortably rely on their experience when planning their preparations for a holiday, they fondly speak of their days in Silver Gan Israel or their fieldtrips to Los Angeles or New York. They can cite many of their in and out of class experiences as pivotal in their development into outstanding human beings and citizens. During this month’s Town Hall Meeting, the students who have earned a 3.50 or higher GPA in all Judaic and General Studies classes combined for the first semester were announced. Students take all core academic subjects (math, science, English, Hebrew and history), plus physical education and
art for general studies. In Judaic studies, students attend classes such as Torah studies and Judaic philosophy. One hundred percent of our 7th grade boys earned this high honor, while 77% of the 8th grade girls achieved the same status. Additionally, The Hebrew Academy participates in the California Young Scholars program. Through this program, teachers and administrators are able to nominate one student from each grade, third through eighth grades. We are very proud of the students who were nominated this year, and we look forward to seeing these students go out into the world and do great things. This year, we are proud to announce the 35th Annual Graduation Ceremony to honor our 2012 eighth grade graduates. We wish them well and look forward to hearing about their adult pursuits. The ceremony will be held on June 13 in the new Value Circle.
Silver Gan Israel Summer Aerial Buzz
ers a healthy dose of love for Judaism,” said Sender Engel, the camp director. “We figure if our campers are going to be flying high with excitement, let them really fly high.” The ACA accredited The buzz begins this sum- program runs from Monday, mer for Silver Gan Israel Day June 25 through Friday, camp as they announce their August 24. Every day will new aerial arts program, be packed with laser tag, which includes instruction swimming, field trips, hamster and performances in aerial balling, arts & crafts, sports arts, trapeze, cube, inventive and much more. Parents apparatus and dance. “SGI will be happy to know that is just the place where your their children are in a safe child will fly high with excite- environment and will come ment. We instill in our camp- home daily with new lessons,
friends, skills and spirited camp songs. The phenomenal counselors are positive role models and have a special warm touch. The summer camp program is for children ages two thru fifteen and is conveniently located off the 405 freeway, 5 miles from Long Beach. Parents can learn more, register and request a DVD or camp tour by visiting www.CampSGI.com or by contacting Sender at EXT 221 or by email at sender@campsgi.com.
June Upcoming Events OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY
n Town Hall Assembly Tuesday, June 5 3:15-3:30 pm
n 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony Wednesday, June 13
n Preschool End of Year Performance Sunday, June 10 10:00am-12:00pm
n Camp SGI starts Monday, June 25
Registration Open Now accepting school enrollment. Call office to enroll
New Learning Environments and Outdoor Classrooms
Through the generous donations of many Annual Auction attendees, we were able to construct outdoor learning pads that will support classrooms from the B and C Buildings and more. After conducting research on grouping students and creating authentic learning environments, we found that offering this outdoor learning situation gives teachers and students opportunities to learn in a variety of manners. The teachers can send small groups of students
out to work on their projects, run reading groups, and offer lessons that take advantage of the outdoors. Students can create poetry, read, and paint outdoors. With creative students’ and teachers’ talents, we believe that this new environment will greatly enhance the learning experience. Our students, teachers and administrators thank the donors for their generous support of the learning here at the Hebrew Academy.
42 Years of Alumni
The Hebrew Academy has always been on the cusp of technology, with Mrs. Short leading the computer charge into the future. We have a growing online presence with the school website and specialized Facebook pages for current parents, the high school and a profile named Hebrew Academy Huntington Beach. There is also a new Alumni Facebook group that is growing weekly and getting updated twice or three times a week with mazel tovs, alumni news, and more. There are over 2,000 alumni of the Hebrew Academy and Mrs. Nechama Eilfort, new Alumni Associa-
tion Coordinator, is working closely with school staff and alumni to plan many projects for the group. One such project is the quarterly e-newsletter which is gaining subscribers. The newsletter includes Connections: an interview with an alumnus, A Word from Your Teacher, pictures and more. Another project is the Alumni Reunion which will take place in about a year’s time and will take leadership from within the ranks of the students of the school. To contact Nechama Eilfort for more information, message her on Facebook or send an email to neilfort@hebrewacademyhb.com
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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
(562) 426-5151 (562) 427-7443
Psychology Bernard F. Natelson, PSY.D. Certified, American Board of Medical Psychotherapists, Stress Management-Relationship Expertise 3551 Florista St. Suite 1 D, Los Alamitos
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Call Today to Add your listing to our Professional Directory Call Yolanda 562-426-7601 EXT 1314 for more information
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 Gail Webster & Norman Slomann, in memory of your sister, Dianne Marantz, from Linda & Stephen Gordon • To Joan Davis, in memory of your sister Bette Weinberg, from Linda & Stephen Gordon •To Joel & Edie Brodsky, in memory of your father Jack & mother Ida, from Linda & Stephen Gordon Israel/Overseas Fund •To Marty Kenigsberg, in honor of your special birthday, from Barry & Roberta Rabin
Pottebaum •To Ron & Carol Wolfson, in memory of your mother Anita, from Janet & Harold Pottebaum •To Jeff & Ellyn, in memory of your mother Anita, from Janet & Harold Pottebaum For tributes to the Jewish •To Rita & Barry Zamost, Federation and Jewish Mazel Tov on the birth of Community Foundation please your granddaughters, from call 562-426-7601 EXT 1314 Binnie & Jack Berro •To Barbara & Ray Alpert, congratulations on the AJCC engagements of your general Fund granddaughters, from •To Michelle Alpert & Scott Kelrick & Linda Alpert & Dorothy & Charles Samuel Shawn Foley, wishing you balan happiness always, from Marcie Blakey Fund Marilyn & Buddy Gasman •To Ruth Beckman, wishes •To Michelle Alpert & Scott for a happy birthday, from Kelrick & Linda Alpert & Bruce Balan Shawn Foley, in honor of your engagements, from Judy For tributes to JFCS please call Lorber 562-426-7601 ext 235 or •Susanne & Norman Milkes •Eva & Eugene Schlesinger •Gerda & Harold Seifer •Barbara & Leon Shoag •Gloria & Martin Simon •Arlene Solomon •Nancy & Mark Speizer
562-427-7916 Michael Segal Maimonides Fund •To Jeff Antonoff, wishes Jewish Community for a speedy recovery, from Jessie Butler Foundation •To the Zamost family, Gerda Seifer DONATE YOUR OLD Mazel Tov on the birth of Yom HaShoah Fund CAR, BOAT OR RV Zoe & Olivia, from Jessie • In memory of Judy & Julius Make a Car Donation Butler Schlesinger, from Kenneth Make a Difference Schlesinger For tributes to AJCC please call FAST •Reva & Sy Alban 562-426-7601 ext 1414 FREE •Barbara & Ray Alpert CONVENIENT •Binnie & Jack Berro TAX DEDUCTIBLE JFCS •Shirley & Earl Feiwell SAVE TIME •Jean Feldman General JFCS Fund FEEL GREAT •Bernard Fishman •To David & Betsy Kipnis, •Laurie & Brian Garabedian in memory of your mother Call 1-800-240-0160 •Ann & Gene Lentzner Anita, from Janet & Harold
B’nai Mitzvah temple beth david
Brendan Wolfe
eeBrendan Wolfe will be called to the Torah for his Bar Mitzvah on June 16. Brendan is a 7th grader at Dwyer Middle School. He enjoys playing the drums and computer games and is involved in Boy Scouts. He is helping to donate money to World Vision to sponsor children in 3rd world
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program at McAuliffe Middle School. She spends four mornings each week at the Westminster Ice rink where she trains and competes as a figure skater. She also enjoys singing, dancing and acting temple Israel and is currently a member of Gillian Rose Kass Gillian the McAuliffe Studio Singers Rose Kass, Competition Choir. For her d a u g h t e r mitzvah project, Gillian made of Lynne & fleece blankets that were J o n a t h a n donated to a Marine troop Kass, will serving in Afghanistan. When be called the blankets were received, to the Torah for her Bat the Marines took them on a Mitzvah on June 9. Gillian mission and were even able is a 7th grader in the Honors to keep their dogs warm.
countries, as well as helping take the lead in his religious school mitzvah project to help CHAI (Caring and Helping Animals in Israel).
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A Fond Farewell By Anna Shabtay
Anna Shabtay
eeeAfter almost three years, I am writing to say goodbye to the Greater Long Beach Jewish Community. I began as the Campaign Communications Director in July of 2009 as a recent graduate from Hebrew Union College with a Masters Degree in Jewish Communal Service and a Masters in Public Administration. I was welcomed with open arms into a com-
munity that was brand new to me. I hit the ground running on fundraising, marketing, and outreach for the Jewish Federation and learned as I went. I have interacted with so many interesting, sweet, and encouraging people in my work over the past three years. Working in the Jewish community is my passion and my calling. I know that the work that I did here made a difference in this community and it gives me great pleasure to have been able to do it. The Greater Long Beach Jewish Community is special and has a feeling that many west coast communities do not have so keep it up! I will miss you all greatly but will remember you fondly. I am moving on as the Director of Marketing for the Memphis Jewish Community Center, my hometown JCC. Please keep in touch and if any of you ever find yourself in the South, don’t hesitate to look me up.
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