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Jewish Camp Does Make a Difference

By Danny Levy, Director of Development

Jewish Camp alumni are 50 percent more likely to join a synagogue, 90 percent more likely to join a Jewish community center, and twice as likely to donate $100 or more to their local federation than Jewish adults who never went to a Jewish camp.

Campers from Camp Komaroff enjoying a summer adventure.

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amp – the name alone conjures up images of sleeping bags, camp fires, songs, water fun and new friends. It is a transformative experience in the life of a child. From traditional sleep-away camps to specialty camps, there is one right for your family.

Jewish Camps Teach Jewish Values Jewish camp weaves Jewish values, culture, and traditions into the fabric of camp, helping campers to connect to their own identity and the larger Jewish community. Spirited and dynamic staff members use experiential learning to reveal what makes Jewish religion and culture so unique in today’s world. At camp, Jewish and Israeli culture are celebrated through song, food, art, and dance.

Jewish camps provide countless opportunities to teach and model Jewish behaviors and actions.

Judaism is infused into all of the activities from services, to horseback riding, and from swimming to song sessions. Jewish camps provide opportunities in an educational setting to complement Jewish supplementary schools, religious schools, and day schools.

Each camp designs its own program to be accessible and enjoyable for all campers. Whether they’re telling stories in their bunks, learning about the environment, going on an excursion or playing Ga Ga, campers explore what Judaism means to them in a safe, nurturing, and fun environment.

Campers Become Jewish Adults The impact of Jewish camp is immediate— campers return home connected to a community and friends that will last them a lifetime. And it’s only the beginning. The effects of those summers last long after August goodbyes. Children with pivotal Jewish camp experiences are more likely to become adults who value their Jewish heritage, support Jewish causes, and take on leadership roles in their communities.

Variety of Camping Options Jewish summer camps also provide extensive activities for their campers. Swimming, performing arts, sports, visual arts, music, water sports, and the list goes on. Each camp is different and finding the right one takes time and research. There are many resources to help you and your child find the right camp, your synagogue, the JCC, the Foundation for Jewish Camping, friends, and neighbors. You may also refer to the list of nearby camps at the end of this article.

According to a survey of California Campers and their parents, most children who attended a Jewish overnight camp last summer also spent some time, the same summer, in a Jewish day camp. In addition, many overnight campers spent time at a “specialty camp” for sports, arts, or drama. There are many different options when deciding the best camping experience.

will get to select a chug (specialty class) of their choice. These chugim are tailored to the age/ ability of your child to help your child delve deeper into the specialties they love, as well as explore new interests. These chugim include a variety of art classes, sports, sciences, theater, improve, and cooking, In addition to the chugim, campers also participate in weekly field trips, two late nights or overnights during the summer (depending on age), and weekly Oneg Shabbat celebrations.

Camp Komaroff strongly believes that Jewish day camp is vital to the development of our youth.

For this reason, they give out over $19,000 in scholarships for elementary to high school aged children every summer so that all kids can attend camp, regardless of their financial situation. Last summer, they were able to provide scholarships to 42 children to attend camp.

Silver Gan Israel campers geared up for a climb.

PJ Goes To Camp

PJ Library Goes to Camp PJ Goes to Camp is designed to serve as an extention of the The PJ Library experience, inviting PJ Library families to consider Jewish camp. It is one of over two dozen funders of the national One Happy Camper program. These national funders coordinate first time campership grants to maximize the number of children across North America who receive a grant. These campers, or their siblings, must be or have been a recipient of PJ Library books.

Summer Camps in the Area Camp Komaroff, located at the Alpert Jewish Community Center (AJCC) on the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus, is open to the entire community and welcomes a diverse population into the AJCC every summer. Camp Komaroff provides programming, guided by Jewish values, which help youth cultivate friendships, develop a sense of their place in the world, and forge connections to their peer group, family, and to the Jewish community.

Each week at Camp Komaroff, your camper

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Silver Gan Israel Day Camp in Huntington Beach is like dozens of specialty camps rolled into one; sports, art, swimming, science, baking and more. With energetic, fun loving, attentive counselors, your children will be engaged and stimulated every day. Where else can children play hockey, lazer tag, roll around in a human hamster ball, have a blast in our new foam pit, bake challah and do so much more in a single day!

The 11 acre, safe and secure campus is freeway close and easy to reach with multiple pickup areas in Long Beach. Campers enjoy access to their own covered swimming pools, a 63’ long water slide, an enclosed hockey rink and lots of open sports fields. Scholarships are available and the camp is accredited by the American Camp Association. Learn more about why SGI ROCKS at www.SGI.ROCKS or call 844.SGI.CAMP. Nearby Sleep-Away Camps Camp Alonim www.alonim.com Camp Gilboa www.campgilboa.org Camp JCA Shalom www.campjcashalom.org Camp Mountain Chai www.campmountainchai.com Camp Newman-Swig www.newman.urjcamps.org Camp Ramah of California www.ramah.org Wilshire Blvd Temple Camps www.wbtcamps.org

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Are You a Secret Member of the Legacy Society?

By Sharon Kenigsberg, Director of Endowments & Community Development

Arlene Solomon VISIONS Dinner Women’s Philanthropy Annual Community Campaign Event

JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PRESIDENT

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Come Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of VISIONS

By Sharon Kenigsberg, Director of Endowments & Community Development

For the past 20 years, the Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation has sponsored the Arlene Solomon VISIONS Dinner.

Exceptional Jewish women from across the community come together to enjoy each other’s company, experience an exciting program, and honor Women of Vision from local Jewish organizations to raise funds in support of all the programs and services of the Jewish Community Partnership.

On Thursday, March 31 at 5:30p.m. at the Alpert JCC on the Jewish Federation Weinberg Campus, the Arlene Solomon VISIONS Dinner is celebrating its 20th anniversary!

Be Inspired and Entertained

by Singer Andra London Andra London is well known for her 12-year run as a member of the Jewish pop trio Visions. Affectionately nicknamed the “Jewish Destiny’s Child,” they recorded 4 albums and performed in over 150 concerts in 80 cities nationwide.

Andra continues to bring her passion to the stage through ‘My Jewish Story through Song,’ an uplifting program filled with traditional and contemporary Hebrew and English songs. In her program, Andra shares stories of her experiences from childhood to young adulthood, paying tribute to the Jewish organizations that influenced her along the way. Andra’s passion for her heritage combined with her stage presence and incredible vocal talent makes for a night to remember. Since her first stage show at age seven,

Andra’s performing career has included two of her favorite roles as Hodel in Fiddler on the Roof and Anne in The Diary of Anne Frank as well as Disney World performances.

Women of Vision Honorees At the Arlene Solomon VISIONS Dinner, we come together to celebrate the power we have as women to care for the vulnerable, to be committed to the survival of the Jewish people, to invest in the future of our children and to rescue those in need no matter where they live. “It’s been a true honor being a CoChair of the Arlene Solomon VISIONS Dinner Committee for a second consecutive year. Knowing that we are helping to honor women who have given of themselves and are committed to the Jewish community,” stated Sherri Selmanson, Co-Chair of the 2016 Arlene Solomon VISIONS Dinner. Please see the sidebar for a list of the 2016 Women of VISION Honorees. The descriptions of their accomplishments will be printed in our 20th Anniversary Edition of the Arlene Solomon VISIONS Dinner Program.

Children Today Benefit from Tzedakah at VISIONS Children Today is an award -winning state licensed child development service.

They have helped hundreds of children experiencing trauma to feel safe, secure, and ready to learn. Homeless children in in our community now have a new facility, named Eco House located on Long Beach Boulevard.

The Arlene Solomon VISIONS Dinner Tzedakah

Centerpiece Project will support the efforts of Children Today by providing gardening tools, plants and seeds that will enhance the children’s gardening....experiences at Eco House. “Seeing a room filled with magnificent Jewish women who will help the future of our community brings all of us on the Arlene Solomon VISIONS Dinner Committee complete joy!” stated Gail Levy, Co-Chair of the 2016 Arlene Solomon VISIONS Dinner. Please e-mail Sharon Kenigsberg at sharonk@ jewishlongbeach.org if you would like to donate supplies for the children.

VISIONS Guests The evening is open to all women and benefits the Jewish Federation’s 2016/5776 Annual Community Campaign.

The Campaign supports the AJCC, Jewish Community.

Foundation, JFCS, Jewish Federation, Long Beach Hillel, the Hebrew Academy, our local synagogues and our Israel and overseas partners...

Attendees are asked to make a minimum gift to the Annual Community Campaign of $180. If you already made your pledge of at least $180 on Opening Night, Super Sunday, through the mail, or some other means, you do not need to make an additional pledge to attend. Your pledge can be paid in installments throughout the year, by check or credit card. Dinner tickets are $60.

For more information or to charge by phone, jewishlongbeach.org/visions or contact Amy LevensteinPulido at (562) 426-7601 ext. 1417 or email events@ jewishlongbeach.org.

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Are You a Secret Member of the Legacy Society?

By Sharon Kenigsberg, Director of Endowments & Community Development

Thank you, thank you, thank you….We can never say “Thank You” enough to all of our community members who make Jewish life possible through their continued support of our Jewish agencies, schools and synagogues. However, we need to ask you an important question. Are you a Secret Member of the Legacy Society? Have you protected your lifelong investment in our Jewish community by including a gift to the Jewish community in your will or trust? If you have, then you are already a member of the Legacy Society.

If you have not, then we invite you to make a promise today to make a difference tomorrow. We are asking you to consider including a gift in your will or trust to the Jewish community through the Jewish Community Foundation. As those before us already have, it is up to us now to ensure that in the future we will be able to provide Jewish arts, culture and education programs that stimulate, enrich and connect all ages; comprehensive teen, young

Legacy of Society Members (l-r): Alan Sherry, Hank Feldman, Joyce Feldman & Linda Frankel are enjoying a past Legacy Society Brunch.

adult and family engagement programs that inspire and groom the next generation to assume leadership and connect to our worldwide Jewish community; expanded services to our seniors so no elderly person is left alone, hungry or without care; counseling and support for families who are at risk and much more.

By signing a Letter of Intent to leave a bequest, of any size, you will automatically become a Legacy Society Member. Your intent to leave

a deferred gift will also count towards our community’s goal of raising $15 million in future endowments through the Fund for our Future, which will help preserve Jewish life while meeting future community needs over many decades. Legacy Society members will be recognized at the Foundation’s Legacy Society Brunch on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 11:00am at the Weinberg Federation Campus.

The Brunch is hosted by the Jewish Community

Foundation and planned by the Foundation’s Legacy Committee. Legacy chair Jan Stein states, “The Legacy Society event is just one way we express our deep gratitude to this visionary group of community members who share common values and an unwavering commitment that ensures our Jewish community will thrive for generations to come.”

Making a Legacy Gift is Easy Every family and financial

situation is unique and bequests of all amounts are needed. To become a member of the Legacy Society, you do not need to divulge the amount of your gift, you simply need to let us know that you intend to leave something in your will or trust. A bequest left through the Jewish Community Foundation can benefit all the charities you care about, both Jewish and secular.

There are many ways to leave a bequest and some options include a simple bequest in a will or trust; a named endowment or special purpose fund through an outright gift using appreciated assets or cash; distributions from an IRA or pension plan; designation of a life insurance policy; a charitable gift annuity and more.

The Jewish Community Foundation is ready to assist you in starting the conversation to find the right philanthropic path for you and your family.

For more information, call Sharon Kenigsberg at (562) 426-7601 ext. 1008.

The Bob Baldwin Memorial Fund:

Grants for Teens/Young Adults for Travel and Study Programs to Israel

LAST CHANCE TO APPLY FOR A 2016 GRANT Applications Must Be Received By March 10

For Eligibility Information Contact:

Sharon Kenigsberg 562.426.7601 x1008 sharonk@jewishlongbeach.org

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Consul General Reminds Us of Israel’s Importance

By Rabbi Howard Laibson

On February 10th, more than three-hundred people came together in the Amy & Richard Lipeles Family Rabbi Howard Auditorium Laibson of the Alpert Jewish Community Center on the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus to hear David Siegel, Israel’s Consul General for the Pacific Southwest, speak about contemporary issues that the Jewish State faces. The evening, coordinated by the Israel Advocacy Committee of the Jewish Federation, very ably chaired by Linda Simmons, and by the Kehillah Leadership Council, was both informative and energizing.

Very briefly, the Consul General addressed matters pertaining to the hope in Israel to revive the peace process, Israel’s leadership in water technologies and other arenas, and the tremendous changes

occurring in the Middle East that effect that region, Europe and the rest of the world.

While this reflection can not include all the information imparted to the audience that evening, I wanted to discuss here the manner in which Mr. Siegel’s presentation was so energizing. First, of course, is the very personal way in which the Consul General spoke about Israel. Born in the state of Vermont into a committed Jewish family where his father was the Conservative Rabbi, David Siegel made aliyah with his family. I’ve heard him speak several times. He doesn’t talk about Israel in a detached, diplomatic way (though he is completely professional). He speaks of his home, where his children are growing up, where he hopes that Israelis and Palestinians can one day soon live in peace and cooperation.

As he spoke that evening, we were drawn into his world view.

The Israel about which

he spoke became a living, breathing entity, a real place where real people struggle to live a life of integrity and meaning; a nation where all citizens (Arab Christians and Muslims, Druze, Jews and still others) are free and largely equal politically and economically. Here we have the second reason I found Mr. Siegel’s talk energizing. I refer to Israel’s politico-social experience as “largely equal” because, as Mr. Siegel himself indicated, Israel is not merely an idealized concept. It is a flesh-and-blood country, where the evolution of the democratic process is ongoing. Are there problems of economic inequality in Israel? Of course, just as is true in every other democracy throughout the world. And in Israel, the people recognize this and are addressing it. Well over a billion dollars has just been assigned by the Knesset (Israel’s Parliament) to strengthen education, housing and infrastructure in the Arab sectors

of the country. The process of economic parity will take time, but it is being thoughtfully carried out.

And thirdly, we were energized by Israel’s innovative spirit. Second only to America, Israeli thought leaders are being sought out by representatives of numerous nations in the areas of business, computer technology, aerospace, medicine, water desalination, and so many other fields. Just hearing about the new technological and scientific developments being pioneered in Israel was inspiring! And, I want to add, it made us proud.

I am also hoping to travel to Israel in the near future. I encourage you to put Israel on your travel itinerary soon, as well.

L’shalom, Rabbi Laibson Rabbi Howard O. Laibson is the Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation Shir Chadash in Lakewood, CA. He also serves as the Chair of the Federation Kehillah Council.

Area Synagogue Upcoming Events Please contact the synagogue directly with any questions using the sidebar and see our Community Calendar at jewishlongbeach.org for more community event listings.

CONGREGATION SHIR CHADASH Friday, 3/4, 2:00.pm: “The ‘Why’ behind ‘What’ We Do on Shabbat” Service.

Tuesday, 3/8, 2:00.pm: Movie & Discussion Club.

Friday, 3/18, 6:00.pm: Vegetarian Dinner & Family Shabbat Experience. $5 for members, $8 for non-members.

Saturday, 3/19, 7:15.pm: “A Grease-Y Purim” Shpiel. A fun-filled romp through Shushan featuring Mordechai, Esther, Ahashuarus, and the music of Grease! Remember, this year, Purim’s the word!

Friday, 3/25, 7:00.pm: Meditation Shabbat Service.

Experience spirituality, inner peace & personal inspiration. *Friday night Shabbat services begin at 7:00.pm & traditional Saturday Shabbat services begin at 9:30.am each week.

SHUL BY THE SHORE Wednesday, 3/23, 6:00. pm: Purim Celebration. FREE event. Located at Seaport Marina Hotel. Bring the children for an entertaining show, crafts & children’s costume parade, raffle with prizes. Children’s dinner available for purchase. 7:30. pm: Megillah readings with continuing Purim celebration, L’Chaims, refreshments, dancing & singing.

TEMPLE BETH DAVID Sunday, 3/6, 9:00.am: Hamentashen Baking with Sisterhood. RSVP with Temple Office.

Friday, 3/18, 7:30.pm: Purim Synaplex.

Sunday, 3/20, 11:00.am: Purim Carnival & Puppet Show.

7:30pm: ALIVE! Shabbat.

Join Temple Beth David for a “Musical Shabbat” featuring a

Pan Tournament & Luncheon.

Registration & continental breakfast. 10:30.am: Games start. Regulation size tables & comfortable padded chairs are provided. 1st place - $100.

2nd place - $75. 3rd place live band. $50. 4th & 5th places - $25.

Wednesday, 3/23, 7:00.pm: Donation of $40 to participate.

Purim Shpiel.

For further information, call Ann Millman at (562) 439-8010.

TEMPLE BETH OHR Friday, 3/25, 6:30.pm: TEMPLE ISRAEL A Purim Celebration with Saturday, 3/19, 7:00.pm: 50’s Sock Hop Inspired JJL – Movie Screening of “Adio Congregational Dinner & Ice Kerida” & Havdallah. Film Cream Social. 7:30.pm: “I takes place in Cuba about the Love Esther” Purim Spiel. A 1,000 remaining Sephardic salute to a classic television Jews, aka “Castro’s Jews.” show, performed by Temple Saturday, 3/26, 6:00.pm: Beth Ohr’s congregants & New York, New York Purim Party clergy. Come in your favorite & Dinner. Followed by Purim era clothing, or as your best Shpiel “I’m in a Shu-shan State Lucy, Ethel, Fred or Ricky. of Mind,” a Billy Joel-inspired Megillah. Contact Temple TEMPLE BETH SHALOM Office for more information.

Wednesday, 3/9, 10:00.am: RSVP at (562) 434-0996.

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Synagogue Directory ­­­ Chabad of Los Alamitos (O) 12340 Seal Beach Blvd. Suite B-219 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Contact: Rabbi Shmuel Marcus Phone: 714-828-1851 Email: smarcus@jewishcypress.com Website: www.chabadlosal.com Chabad of West Orange County/ Congregation Adat Israel (O) 5052 Warner Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Contact: Rabbi Aron David Berkowitz Phone: 714-846-2285 Email: info@chabadhb.com Website: www.chabadhb.com Congregation Lubavitch (O) 3981 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 Contact: Rabbi Yitzchok Newman Phone: 562-426-5480 Email: yitzyg@aol.com Congregation Shir Chadash (I) 6440 Del Amo Blvd.

Lakewood, CA 90713 Contact Rabbi Mariana Gindlin Phone: 562-429-0715 Email:csclakewood@dslextreme.com Website: www.CongregationShirChadash.org Congregation Sholom of 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 Email: info@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:office@templebethohr.com Website: www.templebethohr.com Temple Beth Shalom (C) 3635 Elm Avenue Long Beach, CA 90807 Contact: Rabbi David Cantor Phone: 562-426-6413 Fax: 562-426-7824 Email: office@tbslb.org Website: www.tbslb.org Temple Israel (R) 269 Loma Ave. Long Beach, CA 90803 Contact: Rabbi Steven Moskowitz Phone: 562-434-0996 Email: info@tilb.org Website: www.tilb.org Temple Ner Tamid of Downey (R) 10629 Lakewood Boulevard Downey, CA 90241 Contact: Rabbi Daniel Mehlman Phone: 562-861-9276 Email: templenertamid1@dslextreme.com Website: www.downeytemplenertamid.org (R)=Reform (O)=Orthodox

(C)=Conservative (I)=Independent

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

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New ECE Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a Swim Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4a Venetian Nights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a Jiu Jitsu Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4a Join the AJCC Race Team . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a Spring Break Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4a jewishlongbeach.org | FEBRUARY 2016 | 7

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JEWISH LIFE & CULTURE

Message from the Executive Director

March is here, and once again we move from winter into spring with a lot of fun and exciting events!

There’s a lecture series on The Jewish Experience in America, a Rosh Chodesh Celebration with author Racheli Morris, the AJCC Gala, our new Israel for Reel movie nights, and of course, the annual Purim Carnival!

On March 12 at 7pm, we will be honoring three outstanding members of our community who have given from their hearts for many years: Edie Brodsky, Jessie Butler, and Lynne Kass. Please come and enjoy a wonderful evening while supporting our ECE and Youth programs at this year’s AJCC Gala: Venetian Nights. The evening will feature a silent auction, a delicious sit-down dinner, and the opportunity to publicly thank our honorees who have done so much for the Alpert JCC and the Jewish Community. Please contact Susan Paletz at (562) 426-7601, ext 1012 or go to the JCC website for more information.

In the Book of Esther, we read that Purim (the evening of March 24 this year) is a time for “feasting and merrymaking,” as well as for “sending gifts to one another and presents to the poor” (Esther 9:22).

On March 20 from 11:30am-3pm, the AJCC again will be hosting the ever-popular, endlessly fun for kids of all ages, Community Purim Carnival! As part of the carnival-like atmosphere of Purim, I encourage you all to dress up and participate in our costume contest! This tradition of wearing costumes is said to come from when Esther “masked” her Jewish identity. There will be carnival rides and games, a Ferris wheel, racers, pony rides (with real ponies!), a petting zoo, mitzvah projects, and Kosher food and Hamantaschen for sale.

May your Purim be full of fun, frolic, gift-giving and Hamantaschen.

Please check our website for the dates of all the activities going on this month, and I look forward to seeing all of you here at the AJCC, Your Center For Life.

The Jewish Experience in America Tuesdays, March 1-22, 1pm

Dr. Don Schwartz will lead this 4-part lecture series. $10; $9/MVP per session •March 1: The Jewish Experience in America through the 19th Century •March 8: The Golden Door: 1880 to 1920 •March 15: The Struggle for Acceptance: 1920 to 1960 •March 22: The Struggle Continues: 1960 to Present For more information, call (562) 426-7601, ext. 1521.

Artists Under Hitler

Monday, March 7, 7:30pm

Lecture by Dr. Jonathan Petropoulos.

Presented by the CSULB Jewish Studies Program.

Rosh Chodesh with Author Racheli Morris Wednesday, March 10, 7pm

Sing a Rosh Chodesh blessing and then learn how to set a beautiful holiday table. Racheli’s book will be available for purchase.

For more information, call (562) 426-7601, ext. 1521.

Israel for Reel

L’Shalom

Tuesday, March 15, 7pm

Jeffrey Rips

Please join us for a viewing of Bonjour Monsieur Shlomi.

Sixteen-year-old Shlomi has taken a test that reveals he is a math genius. The question is, does he enroll in a new school far away, or stay home to help take care of his family?

AJCC Executive Director

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

Tuesday, April 5, 7pm Noodle is the last in the series of films shown this spring highlighting Israel and Israeli film makers. In this film, an El Al flight attendant, Miri, meets an abandoned Chinese boy who turns her world upside down.

For more information, call (562) 426-7601, ext. 1521.

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Happiness & Humor Group Friday, March 4, 11:30am

Broadway

This FREE ongoing monthly group, led by Dr. Susan Mathieu, will help you find the positive side of life. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

RSVP to Dr. Susan Mathieu, (562) 426-7601, ext. 1721

Senior Adult Lunch March 9, 12pm

Lunch and screening of the Academy Award nominated film Still Alice.

Showing provided by Neurology Community-CNS Networks, Inc. Dr. Susan Mathieu, (562) 426-7601 for more information.

April 2, 6pm

A comedy/murder mystery dinner show. One audience member will solve the crime and win the reward in this comedy, musical, interactive whodunit and celebration of Broadway. $45 per person. Includes dinner and show.

RSVP Required: Ronnie Levine, (562) 426-7601, ext. 1521 or rlevine@alpertjcc.org

Senior Adult Lunch

GESHERCITY YOUNG ADULTS

March 16, 12pm

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

Vegetarian lasagna with Caesar salad.

Special guest star Vince Torbey, Piano Man. $5

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

GesherCity Shabbat

Dr. Susan Mathieu, (562) 426-7601 for more information.

Ongoing Alpert JCC Senior Activities

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

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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.

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Alayna Cosores Announced as New ECE Director

We are proud to announce that, after an extensive search from all over the country, Alayna Cosores has been named the Alpert JCC’s new ECE Director! Alayna grew up at the JCC, where she began attending the preschool when she was three.

Alayna enjoyed her summers attending our summer camp programs and summer stock. In 1996, she joined the ECE staff with her first JCC job working as a Teachers’ Assistant in the afternoon preschool. She then became a Teacher when we moved to the new building in 1999. She received her BA in Child Development from CSULB in 2003. Alayna also has her AA in Culinary Arts and loves to cook. Alayna was an ECE teacher for 5 years, teaching every age group. She was hired as the Assistant Director 12 years ago and then was named Interim Director last spring. She was announced as Director last week.

Alayna says, “I love being part of the community and seeing the ECE change with the times, and I love being a part of the change while helping us progress in new directions.

The staff is amazing. I love their diversity and their willingness to adopt new programs.

They always want to do what’s best for the children and best for the community.

Their willingness to participate has been great and is often inspiring. They stick by each other and by the parents, coming together in times of need for those who are going through crisis. They are very supportive of the ECE and the larger community, and I love being part of that.”

Alayna also really appreciates how supportive [executive director] Jeffrey Rips has been during her transition to Director. “It has been a pleasure working with Jeffrey. He has always encouraged and supported me to reach past my personal goals for something greater. I’m part of the SHEVA-Covenant Director’s Institute, a three-year program sponsored by the Covenant Foundation in partnership with the JCC Association, which serves to connect emerging learners and leaders in Jewish Early Childhood Education.

I was very excited when Jeffrey chose me to represent our JCC. Twenty-one of us from North America were chosen and they are training us to become the next generation of preschool directors. We meet every 6 months or so (I was at a conference in February) and participate in on-line professional development. They are teaching us how to bring more Judaism into the preschools and teaching us how to be not only amazing preschool directors, but amazing preschool directors at a JCC.” In Alayna’s case, this has already become a reality!

Alayna and her partner, David, have three children, ages 21, 9, and 5. Her five-year-old will be graduating from the ECE program in August this year, and she looks forward to her younger children being in summer camp together this summer. She loves that they can share the AJCC together. Alayna loves crafting, cooking, and spending time with her family. And she makes amazing costumes for the ECE staff dress up days!

Congratulations, Alayna!

Early Childhood Education Alayna Cosores, acosores@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601, ext. 1091

Alex’s Lemonade Stand March 14-18

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra “Alex” Scott (1996-2004).

In 2000, 4-year-old Alex announced that she wanted to hold a lemonade stand to raise money to help find a cure for all children with cancer. Since Alex held that first stand, the Foundation bearing her name has evolved into a national fundraising movement, complete with thousands of supporters across the country carrying on her legacy of hope.

Join us the week of March 14-18 (and at the Purim Carnival) as the children of the ECE raise money at our lemonade stand for ALSF.

Kids’ Night Out

Saturday, March 19, 5-9pm

For children 12 months and older Supervision, dinner and activities are provided by the ECE staff.

First Child: $35; $30/MVP • Second Child: $30; $25/MVP Third Child: $20; $15/MVP; (must be siblings) Babies under 12 months: $35; $40/MVP

ECE Summer and Fall Registration Opens in March!

Membership Matters!

Priority is based on your AJCC Membership start date.

For information on membership, ECE registration, or to set up a tour, Call (562) 426-7601, ext. 1090 • email: Preschool@alpertjcc.org

Spring Break Play Days

March 28- April 1 • 9am–2:30pm

For children 2-Kindergarten Monday: Spring Fling • Tuesday: Buggy Buddies • Wednesday: Howdy Partner Thursday: Monster Madness • Friday: Safari Adventure Cost per day: $60; $50/MVP Members Only Special - $225 for the entire week! Save $25!

RSVP required. Extended childcare is available 7am-9am & 2:30pm-6pm

WELLNESS & FITNESS Fred Johnson, fjohnson@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601, ext. 1056

RACE WITH A VIEW, 5/10K Sunday, May 1, 8am

Join the AJCC Team!

Please join us on this morning of fun and fitness, and encourage your friends and family to do the same! Runners and walkers are welcome.

Help support JFCS of Long Beach and West Orange County on this 5K/10K walk/run along the beautiful oceanfront, starting at Pierpoint Landing, 200 Aquarium Way, in Shoreline Aquatic Park in Long Beach. AJCC team members will receive an AJCC race team tank top.

The registration price is $25 per person when you join the AJCC Runners, ($30 as an individual).

Get complete details at www.alpertjcc.org.

Register with Danielle Putnam at (562) 426-7601 ext. 1090 or dputnam@alpertjcc.org

The Barbara & Ray Alpert Jewish Community Center

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YoUtH & tEENS

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

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

Water Polo Class

AJCC Camp Komaroff Spring Break Camp Fri, March25 • Mon-Fri, March 28-April 1

Monday & Wednesday, 4-4:45pm

Learn the basics of ball handling and shooting while improving swim skills.

Work on treading water and swim strokes specific to water polo.

Start anytime! FREE Tryouts: Mondays, 4-5pm (Everyone must try out!) $120/AJCC Member; $150/Public • Must be USA Water Polo Member ($35-$55 per year)

Group Swim Lessons

Session Dates: March 7-March 30 Mon & Wed or tues & thurs (30 minute lessons) tiny tots: 1pm | 1:30pm | 3pm | 3:30pm Beginner: 1pm | 2pm | 5pm Adv. Beginner: 2:30pm | 3:30pm intermediate: 3pm | 4pm

Grades K-9

Spring Break Vacation Days for Youth & Teens!

When school’s out, join us for camp at the J! 9am-4pm: $60/$50 MVP per day 7am-6pm: $70; $60/MVP per day Register for all 6 days and save $5/day For more information please visit our website or contact Eric Feldman at (562) 426-7601, ext. 1023 or efeldman@alpertjcc.org.

Kids’ Night Out!

Saturday, March 19, 5-10pm

Grades K-8 Fun for the kids and a night out on the town for you. It’s the same night as ECE Kids’ Night Out...Bring your little one downstairs and leave your big kid with us.

Evening includes dinner, movie, games and crafts.

First Child: $35; $30/MVP • Second Child: $30; $25/MVP Third Child: $25; $20/MVP; (must be siblings) Must register by Wednesday, March 16. Drop-ins will not be admitted.

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

Adult Group Swim Lessons

(30-minute lessons) Adult Beginner: 6pm, Monday & Wednesday Adult Advanced: 6pm, Tuesday & Thursday

Summer Camp Ad

Kids and Adults Private Swim Lessons one-on-one instruction for all ages

Our instructors are Red Cross lifeguards and Water Safety Instructor trained and certified. (4) 15-Min: $120; $95/MVP • (4) 30-Min: $150; $150/MVP Spots fill up fast, so call (562) 426-7601, ext. 1051 today!

Masters Swim

Monday-Wednesday, 6:30-7:30pm • Saturday, 9-10am Be coached on stamina and technique.

SPortS & rECrEAtioN Member Relations Desk (562) 426-7601, ext. 1051

Kids & Adults Martial Arts with Sensei Mac

Parent & Me • Pee Wee • Youth Martial Arts • Youth Sparring • Mixed Martial Arts • Jiu Jitsu • Self-Defense • Private Lessons NEW CLASS: Wrestling Bootcamp & Boxing For more info, contact the Member Relations Desk (562) 426-7601, ext. 1051

First Annual Jiu Jitsu Tournament March 6, 1-4pm

For all Sensei Mac students.

Open to Adults and Children age 3 and up • Elbow Escape Contest • Timed Submission Matches • Ground and Pound • Tag Team Matches • And Parent & Me • $10 per event Spectator price $5 per person (3 and under Free)

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For registration or more information, please contact the Natalie Chernik at (562) 426-7601 ext. 1205 or nchernik@alpertjcc.org.

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JFCS Call Today! We’re Here to Help!

3801 E. WILLOW STREET, LONG BEACH, CA 90815 WEB: www.jfcslongbeach.org EMAIL: jfcs@jfcslongbeach.org PHONE: 562-427-7916

How Will You Move for Mental Health Awareness?

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and it is no coincidence that Race With A View will be held on Sunday, May 1st, 2016. “We can think of no better way to kick off our publicity campaign to emphasize the importance of access to affordable mental health services for everyone than to gather in a beautiful location for a walk with family and friends,” said Dr. Mark Dressner, Race Committee Chair for 2016.

There are many ways to show your support for mental health awareness. Here are just a few: 1. Plan to participate in Race With A View. Make it a party by creating a team of your family, your work colleagues, and your friends.

Create a team T-shirt that all will wear on May 1, and make a lot of noise when your team is recognized at the starting line. It is very easy to register online and then set up your team right on the website

at..www.racewithaview.com.

2. Volunteer and be a part of making it happen for the walkers and runners. There are many opportunities, and you will receive a colorful Race With A View t-shirt to wear at the event. Go to the website at www.racewithaview.com and peruse the possibilities, then sign up. If you prefer, call Pattie Davidson at (562) 4277916 ext. 235 and she can assist you in finding the perfect role for you.

3. Become a fundraiser

for JFCS and the role the agency plays in providing professional, affordable counseling and support for all, regardless of religion, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, disability, or sexual orientation. The Race With A View website has all the tools you need to send e-mails to your friends and family asking for them to support your participation with a pledge to JFCS. 4. Prefer to sleep in on Sunday mornings? You can

still help JFCS by donating to Race With A View. Every dollar given will enable JFCS to continue its mission of empowering people to make positive changes through professional, affordable counseling and support services. You can donate at www.racewithaview.com or at www.jfcslongbeach.org, or you can contact the agency and make a donation over the phone.

For more information, call JFCS at (562) 427-7916.

JFCS On the Move

Incoming President Rick Burney congratulates outgoing President Rob Feldman on a job well done.

Picture on Left - (l-r): Rabbi Steven Moskowitz of Temple Israel installed new officers for 2016: Rick Burney, President; Gail Levy, 2nd Vice President; Norma Stein, Secretary; Nancy Schneider, Member at Large; Rob Feldman, Immediate Past President. Not shown is Mike Greenspan, who is midterm in his capacity as 1st Vice President/Treasurer.

Picture on Right: NCJW and JFCS Board Member Judy Leff (r) visits Pattie Davidson (l) at the JFCS table during the Kindergarten Festival at Dooley Elementary School in Long Beach on January 9th.

Stan Smalewitz is in the driver’s seat as Marla picks up dinners for delivery.

Myrna Simon (l) & Judy Leff (r) are ready to depart for deliveries.

Picture on Left - (l-r): On January 29th, volunteers from Jewish Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy delivered Shabbat dinners, complete with challah and candles, to homebound seniors in need of socialization through a grant to JFCS from the Jewish Community Foundation of Long Beach. Featured are Sofia Riley (TGIS Catering Services),Wendy Manasse Wiese (JFCS Board Member & Community Outreach Chair for Jewish Federation Women’s Philanthropy) & Kathryn Miles (JFCS Executive Director) form the brain-trust for Shabbat on Wheels.

Picture on Right - (l-r): Stacy Russells and daughter; Kathryn Miles, Sharon Kenigsberg,Wendy Manasse Wiese & Stephany Rosenthal pause to smile for the camera before they go back to volunteering for Shabbat on Wheels.

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

Baking with Beach Hillel

Challah baking on Thursday nights and kosher cooking classes are only two of the new cooking opportunities that Beach Hillel provides our students. Food and Judaism go hand in handmany of our students grew up eating chicken noodle soup, challah, schnitzel, and more traditional Jewish food, so we wanted to give them a taste of home and provide them with opportunities to learn and make their childhood favorites themselves! We hosted a hands-on kosher cooking class so students could learn

about the laws of kashrut, why it is important, and get recipes too! In addition, we have also hosted multiple challah bakes where students knead, braid, and decorate their own challahs. Sophomore Lea Mano attended our most recent challah bake and said “it was a fun opportunity to participate in the making of challah. Braiding a challah for Shabbat is a mitzvah for women and it’s also a fun way to connect to my Jewish heritage. It was nice seeing all my friends enjoy the challah I made at Shabbat dinner”.

Save A Child’s Heart Throughout the entire month of February, Beach Hillel students participated in a fundraising campaign for Save a Child’s Heart.

Save a Child’s Heart is a non-profit organization based in Israel that provides urgently needed pediatric heart surgery and follow-up care for indigent children from developing countries around the world. Their mission is to improve the quality of pediatric cardiac care and provide services for children from countries where quality care would otherwise be unobtainable.

February is the month of love, hearts, and spending time with those you care most about. We took this Valentine’s theme and connected it to tikkun olam and Israel. Our students spent the month tabling on campus at CSULB to collect donations for Save a Child’s Heart from students passing by. Sophomore Jacob Palsma said that he was “glad to have taken a part in this philanthropic opportunity and work for a common good that benefits so many people. The work that is being done in Israel is servicing children from all different ethnicities and backgrounds from all around the world. Being involved with Beach Hillel provided me the opportunity to be a part of something bigger

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which was really impactful”.

Beach Hillel students like Jacob felt so inspired to be a part of the fundraising for this Israeli-based international humanitarian project, and felt proud knowing they were helping to provide the funding for life-saving heart surgery and follow up care for children in developing

countries. Save a Child’s Heart has treated over 3,000 children from over 48 different countries and Beach Hillel students were able to play their part!

You can find out more information about Save a Child’s Heart on their website: www. saveachildsheart.com

HEBREW ACADEMY

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

Celebrate Hebrew Academy’s Visionary Dinner Gala Event Join Hebrew Academy this year on Sunday, March 6th, 2016 at the magnificent Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA as we honor long time supporters: Mr. Robert & Beverly Cohen with the Leadership in Education Award, and Dr. Yaakov Houten, Hebrew Academy alumnus, with the Young Leadership Award.

The Cohens met in their teens and have been married for 64 years. They dedicate much of their philanthropy over the years to notable Jewish/Israeli causes.

Dr. Yaakov (John)

Mr. .Robert & Beverly Cohen

Dr. .Yaakov (John) Houten

Houten is a neurosurgeon specializing in spinal disorders and a national leader in investigating and popularizing image-guided spinal surgery. Some of his notable accomplishments in New York included performing the first artificial

disc replacement and the first minimally invasive fusion procedure in the Bronx.

The evening will be hosted by television personality Elon Gold with entertainment by Dan Naturman.

The Visionary Dinner is the Hebrew Academy’s

signature fundraising event.

All are welcome to join as Jewish education and continuity is celebrated.

This evening supports the scholarship fund, insuring that children of all backgrounds and various socioeconomic levels have access to the superior Judaic and general education that Hebrew Academy offers.

The evening opens with appetizers and wine tasting in a stunning courtyard of the Four Seasons, followed by a spectacular Four Season style dinner, leading to the awards, entertainment, and

the pleasure of the Hebrew Academy’s 3rd grade choir!

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

If you are interested in attending this event, please call Jenny Kdoshim at the Hebrew Academy at (714) 898-0051 ext. 223 or (909) 559.5674, or email eventshahb@gmail.com.

Visit our website to RSVP: www.hacds.org.

We look forward to greeting you!

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GERDA SEIFER YOM HASHOAH FUND CONGRATULATIONS • Jessie Butler

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We Mourn The Loss Of....

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IN MEMORY OF • Arnold Kushner to Sharon Kushner Gerda & Harold Seifer • Jack Weill to Ruth Weill

GENERAL FUND IN HONOR OF • Rick Burney Binnie & Jack Berro

• Rob Feldman

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• Pax Linden

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GENERAL FUND HAPPY BIRTHDAY • Arthur Miller Jane Levinson

MAZEL TOV TO NEW BIRTHS • Barbara Alpert Great Grandmother

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Jessie Butler

• Nancy & Jim Linden Jessie Butler

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Grandparents

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NCJW Hannah G. Solomon Award Honorees

Dale Blessing Debi Felsenthal Diane Merrick Yolanda Placencio Nancy Slusher

IN MEMORY OF • Harold Pottebaum

Binnie & Jack Berro Barry Borkin Jean Feldman Diane & Don Fike Carol Masters Ann & Michael Martin Yolanda Placencio

MARCIE BALAN BLAKEY FUND IN MEMORY OF • Harold Pottebaum

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Diane & Ron Guest & Family

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The CSULB Jewish Studies Program is pleased to present Professor Jonathan Petropoulos who will speak on Artists Under Hitler: Collaboration and Survival in Nazi German. Taking place on Monday, March 7th, at

7:30 p.m. at the Alpert Jewish Community Center on the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus.

In his talk, Professor Petropoulos will examine prominent German artists, composers, film directors, painters, and writers who rejected exile, choosing instead to stay during Germany’s darkest period.

His research explodes the myth that all modern artists were anti-Nazi.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Susan Paletz, at (562) 426-7601 ext. 1012.

Sharon-Carmel Hadassah Event On April 20th, 2016, join the Sharon-Carmel Hadassah Evening General Meeting.

Starts at 7:00 pm at the Alpert Jewish Community Center on the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus.

Guest Speaker is Marthe Cohn, a Jewish French spy against Germans during World War II.

There will also be a special luncheon on May 10th, 2016, 11:30 am at the Golden Sails Restaurant.

The guest speaker is Laurie Levenson, who will be speaking before the 1:00 pm lunch, that is served.

Contact President Eileen Braeman (562) 420-9980 for any questions.

NCJW Goes to Washington, D.C. Seven NCJW members will attend the National Council of Jewish Women’s Washington Institute from March 13th to 15th, 2016.

This year’s theme is “Election 2016, What’s at stake for Women?”

In addition, on Saturday, March 19th, NCJW members will work at the Kinderfest

at Burcham Elementary School. To volunteer, please email Barbara Wolfe at ncjwlb@gmail.com.

On March 23rd, NCJW women will prepare and serve an Intergenerational Purim Luncheon at the AJCC on the Weinberg Campus. Call Michelle Sztraicher to volunteer.

PASSOVER GREETINGS DAY 10

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JOIN US FOR OUR SHABBAT SERVICES

Shabbat Services are conducted by Rabbi Steven Moskowitz, Cantor Sara Hass, with Accompanist David York Saturday Morning Torah Study led by Rabbi Moskowitz

Friday, March 4 7:00 p.m. Family Shabbat Saturday, March 5 8:45 a.m. Torah Study 10:30 a.m. Sabbath Fellowship Friday, March 11 6:00 p.m. Ruach Shabbat Saturday, March 12 8:45 a.m. Torah Study 10:00 a.m. Shabbat Service

Friday, March 18 6:00 p.m. Tot Shabbat 7:00 p.m. Shabbat Service Saturday, March 19 8:45 a.m. Torah Study 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Service

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SATURDAY March 26

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6:30 p.m. Dinner 8:00 p.m. Shpiel I’M IN A SHUSHAN STATE OF MIND A Billy Joel Inspired Megillah Please contact the Temple Office to RSVP

TEMPLE ISRAEL IS A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE REFORM CONGREGATION INSPIRING JEWISH LIFE IN LONG BEACH FOR OVER 90 YEARS! Temple Israel • 269 Loma Avenue • Long Beach, CA • 562.434.0996 • www.tilb.org

UNIONfor REFORM JUDAISM

www.jewishlongbeach.org | MARCH 2016 |

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COMMUNITY

CSULB Jewish Lecture Series

The Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach & West Orange County 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach, CA 90815

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage

PAID

POSTPERSON PLEASE DELIVER BY 2/26/16

Permit No.129 Long Beach, CA

TEMPLE BETH SHALOM OF LONG BEACH UPCOMING EVENTS

COPING WITH LOSS - THE SCIENCE OF RECOVERY MAR 6, 2016, 3-5PM UPCOMING TBS TALKS TOPICS Applied Spirituality - Compassion in Action April 10, 2016, 3-5PM Developing the Power to Empower May 15, 2016, 3-5PM Sponsored & Organized By TEMPLE BETH SHALOM OF LONG BEACH

CLIPPERS VS. DENVER NUGGETS SUN MAR 27, 2016, 12:30PM STAPLES CENTER $50 PER TICKET JOIN US ON GAME DAY! SPONSORED BY THE MEN’S CLUB. RSVP REQUIRED, EMAIL: OFFICE@TBSLB.ORG

MODERATOR: DAPHNE ZAGNOEV, PSY.D. GUEST MODERATOR: JERRY WILSON, M.ED., M.S., CT, LMFT Temple Beth Shalom welcomes you to our TBS Talks series, featuring curated TED videos followed by moderated discussions, activities and hors d’oeuvres. Get inspired, get to know your community and join the conversation.

This event is donation appreciated and open to the public.

RSVP REQUIRED, EMAIL: TBSLBTALKS@GMAIL.COM

SUNDAY PRE-SCHOOL MEET-UP APRIL 3 & MAY 15, 9-10:30AM A free monthly gathering for parents and pre-schoolers to enjoy a fun introduction to Judaism.

HOW TO FIGHT A TICKET AND TRAVEL WELL SUN, APRIL 3, 9:30AM-12PM

FREE EVENT SPONSORED BY THE MEN’S CLUB

9:30AM - 10:15 AM

Learn how to fight your ticket.

10:30AM - 12PM

RSVP: TBS VP OF EDUCATION, JEREMY GLATSTEIN

Learn the tricks to travel with miles and points.

JEREMYGLATSTEIN@OUTLOOK.COM

RSVP: OFFICE@TBSLB.ORG

TEMPLE BETH SHALOM | 3635 ELM AVE, LONG BEACH, CA 90807 | 562-426-6413 | TBSLB.ORG |

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