Jewish Community Chronicle - March 2017 Purim Issue

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FEATURE STORY

Got Purim?

By Sharon Kenigsberg, Director of Endowments & Community Development

SATURDAY, MARCH 4 10:30 AM: Temple Beth David Purim Tot Shabbat Last year’s Purim Costume Parade.

Jewish communities around the world celebrate Purim as a holiday of feasting and gladness, giftgiving and tzedakah (charity), revelry, parties and masquerades. In our community, all of our agencies and synagogues gather together for a Community Purim Carnival.

Community Celebration This year’s Community Purim CelebrationGot Purim?- will be held at the Alpert Jewish Community Center (Alpert JCC) on the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus on Sunday, March 12th, 2017 from noon to 3:00 p.m. Join with the Alpert Jewish Community Center, Jewish Federation, and local synagogues and agencies as we all come together to celebrate Purim.

Please see the Around the J section in this issue for a complete list of sponsoring organizations.

In addition, please see the sidebar on this page for a list of Purim activities in the community, as well as see the Synagogue Directory on page 6 for contact information to find out specifically about events at each synagogue.

Highlights include: a performance from the band Mostly Kosher; costume contest with prizes; Megillah reading; carnival rides; Kosher food and hamantaschen for sale; PJ Library activities; vendors, and much more. The carnival is open to the community, so please bring your neighbors, family and friends. Most importantly, volunteers are needed to help with all the activities. If you would like to volunteer, email Gayle Ehrenberg at gehrenberg@alpertjcc.org and let her know the time(s) you are available.

The Whole Megillah The main observance connected to Purim is the Book of Esther reading, called the Megillah (the scroll). The Megillah is in the form of a parchment scroll, handwritten like a Torah, and is read twice, once at the evening (Ma’ariv) service and once during (Shaharit) the morning service. It tells the story of the deliverance of the Jewish people in the ancient Persian empire where a plot had been formed by Haman – the royal advisor to King Ahasuerus – to kill all of the Jews. Haman’s plans were foiled by Mordecai 2 | JEWISH COMMUNITY CHRONICLE |

and his adopted daughter Esther, who had risen to become Queen of Persia. This day of deliverance became a day of feasting and rejoicing.

Purim Around the World Since Haman met his fate on a tree in ancient Persia, Jews have celebrated Purim with an infectious enthusiasm. In different parts of the world, Jews historically have created their own customs to commemorate the deliverance of the Jewish people from their destruction. If you google “Purim Around the World,” you will find several websites (www. jafi.org and www.virtualjerusalem.com) that recount Purim traditions from communities where Jews have flourished in different time periods.

Purim is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in Israel, with joyous Purim street parties and a colorful carnival atmosphere everywhere. Everyone shares in the joy of the holiday and there is an emphasis on the community and gift giving, not only to your friends and family but to the needy as well.

Mitzvot In addition, Jewish Federation Women’s and Men’s Philanthropy often partner with Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) to do mitzvot in the community by helping them with the Adopt-a Family program and serving meals to needy seniors.

There are many ways to get involved with helping others in our community and we encourage you to contact each of the agencies and synagogues in our community for opportunities to help. A few examples include: the Friendly Visitor program at JFCS which provides company for individuals who are in need of social opportunities (for more information, email jfcs@jfcslongbeach.org); the Alpert JCC Holiday Outreach program which delivers holiday parcels to homebound seniors, (please contact Susan Mathieu at smathieu@alpertjcc.org for more information); and Temple Israel is doing a Make a Difference Day on Sunday, March 26th, 2017 with over 20 different volunteer projects. All of these projects are listed on their website at www.tilb.org.

So during this Purim holiday, come together with members of our community in charity, feasting and gladness. May your Purim be merry, and may it be enriched with the joy of giving and sharing!

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7:00 PM: P’nai Or Havdalah and Purim Teaching: “Behind the Scenes with Esther” FRIDAY, MARCH 10 7:00 PM: Beit HaLev Purim Shabbat & Celebration Costumes please!

7:30 PM: Temple Beth Ohr Erev Shabbat Worship & Purim Celebration SATURDAY, MARCH 11 6:00 PM: Temple Beth Shalom Purim Shabbat & Celebration RSVP to office@tbslb.org 7:00 PM: Congregation Shir Chadash Purim Shpiel Musical: “Marry Esther” based on Disney’s “Mary Poppins” 7:15 PM: Shul By The Shore Purim Megillah Readings & Celebrations Located @ Alpert JCC 8:00 PM: Temple Israel Purim Shpiel & The Megillah According to the Beach Boys SUNDAY, MARCH 12 8:00 AM: Shul By The Shore Purim Megillah Reading & Service 9:30 AM: Congregation Shir Chadash Purim Megillah Reading 9:30 AM: Temple Beth David Purim Shpiel, followed by Purim Carnival 9:30 AM: The Hebrew Academy Purim Carnival RSVP to nelli@hacds.org 10:30 AM: Temple Beth Ohr Religious School Purim Shpiel & Carnival 12:00 PM: Community “Got Purim?” Carnival (feat. Mostly Kosher) Located @ Alpert JCC WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 12:00 PM: Alpert Jewish Community Center Purim Senior Lunch; sponsored by NCJW RSVP to Susan Mathieu @ 562.426.7601 x1721 *For more information, please contact the synagogue using the Synagogue Directory on page 6.

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INSIDE THE CHRONICLE

The Jewish Community

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Women & Men’s Philanthropy: Myths & Facts

JEWISH FEDERATION PRESIDENT

Rick Freeman

Are You a Secret Member of the Legacy Society?

By Sharon Kenigsberg, Director of Endowments & Community Development

JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PRESIDENT

Deborah Goldfarb CEO

Danny Levy DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

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To Overturn the World

By Rabbi Steven Moskowitz

Around the J March Events at the Alpert Jewish Community Center

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Women & Men’s Philanthropy: Myths and Facts Some may ask... What is Jewish Federation’s Annual Community Campaign? The Jewish Federation exists to protect and enhance the well-being of people both locally and worldwide through caring for Jews in need (chesed); building and deepening connections to Judaism, Jewish life and community (chinuch), and building the cohesiveness between Jewish people, in the local community, Israel, and with Jewish people throughout the world (k’lal yisrael).

One way we accomplish caring for others is raising funds through the Annual Community Campaign for programs and services that benefit those in our local and overseas Jewish communities.

This is done through grants given to our partner agencies and synagogues.

Women’s Philanthropy and Men’s Philanthropy provide a way to engage in campaigns to help us help others.

The 2017/5777 Annual Community Campaign kicked off in the fall of 2016 and will continue throughout 2017.

Below are some Myths and Facts to clarify some common questions that arise: MYTH: Women’s Philanthropy and Men’s Philanthropy are private clubs that you have to be asked to join.

FACT: If you are a donor to the Annual Community Campaign, from a $1 to $100,000, this automatically allows you into Women’s or Men’s Philanthropy. You determine at what level.

There are opportunities to participate at all donor levels.

You can come and listen to a speaker, participate in a social service project, attend a mission to Israel, or go on

a museum outing, and much sharonk@jewishlongbeach.org. Men’s Philanthropy, contact 7601 ext. 1007 or email more.

For more information on Danny Levy at (562) 426- dlevy@jewishlongbeach.org.

MYTH: Women’s & Men’s Philanthropy are only about raising funds.

FACT: Yes, they are collectives creating philanthropy through donations to the Federation’s Annual Community Campaign, AND, in addition a place for leadership, empowerment, and coming together as community to repair the world. They each have a Cabinet to organize their outreach and campaign events. The main campaign event for women is the Arlene Solomon Visions Dinner on April 27th, 2017 and the men’s event is Above & Beyond which will be on May 9th, 2017.

MYTH: I have to make an FOR THE additional pledge to go to ARLENE SOLOMON VISIONS DINNER Above & Beyond or Visions.

FACT: Once you make your pledge to the Federation’s Annual Community Campaign, that’s it! If you answered the call on Super Sunday, or made your gift at Opening Night, or on-line, you do not have to pledge again at either event. Of course, you can always make an additional pledge or increase if you are so moved.

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Those who contribute $180 or more at any time throughout the 2017/5777 Annual Community Campaign qualify to attend either Above & Beyond or Visions, only having to pay the entrance fee.

If you have not yet made your annual gift, and wish to do so, please contact us as listed below or visit jewishlongbeach.org to make your 2017 Annual Community Campaign gift now.

For more information on Women’s Philanthropy, call Sharon Kenigsberg at (562) 426-7601 ext. 1008 or email

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Are You a Secret Member of the Legacy Society?

Jewish Community Foundation

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. By signing a Letter of Intent to leave a bequest, of any size, you will automatically become a Legacy Society Member. Legacy Society members will be recognized at the Foundation’s Legacy

(l-r): Binnie Berro, Harold & Gerda Seifer, Diane Guest, and Cheryl Avirom.

Society Brunch on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 11:00am at the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus.

The Brunch is hosted by the Jewish Community Foundation and planned by the Foundation’s Legacy Committee. Legacy chair Nicole Honigman states, “The Legacy Society Brunch is just one way we express our deep gratitude to community members who share a commitment to ensure that our Jewish community and the people we serve, will thrive for generations to come.”

Making a Legacy Gift is Easy

What will your

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; 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, please call Sharon Kenigsberg at (562) 426-7601 ext. 1008.

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The Bob Baldwin Memorial Fund:

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

APPLY today FOR A GRANT! The Bob Baldwin Memorial Fund was established to promote Jewish continuity by connecting our teens to Israel through organized peer trips, community trips & study opportunities.

Eligible applicants are:

Make a promise today to make a difference tomorrow!

1. Teens (13-19 years old) who are going on a mission/trip to Israel sponsored by an approved 501(c)3 organization.

2. Young adults (20-30 years old) for volunteer/graduate programs in Israel sponsored by approved organizations.

3. Subsidies for youth going on a Community Mission sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach & West Orange County. *Applicant’s family must reside in the Greater Long Beach area.

Legacy Society Brunch

To Receive An Application, Contact:

LEGACY be?

Become a Legacy Society Member

Sunday, April 2, 2017 @ 11:00 am Call (562) 426-7601 ext. 1008 to speak with a Foundation staff member.

Secure your spot at the brunch TODAY!

Sharon Kenigsberg

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CONGREGATIONS

Area Synagogue Upcoming Events

B’nai Mitzvah

Please contact the synagogue directly with any questions using the Synagogue Directory (right) and see our Community Calendar at jewishlongbeach.org for more community event listings.

TEMPLE BETH DAVID Sofia Weiss

Synagogue Directory Beit HaLev (I) P.O. Box 2279 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Contact: Rabbi Galit Levy-Slater Phone: 562-493-2680 Email: duets@icloud.com Website: www.galityomtov.com­­­ 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

BEIT HALEV Friday, 3/10, 6:00 pm: Celebrate Purim Shabbat.

Costumes please!

CONGREGATION SHIR CHADASH Wednesday, 3/1, 4:00 pm: Rabbi Gindlin’s Weekly Torah Studies. Come study Torah in all its beauty and depth. Check our website calendar for dates & times.

Friday, 3/3, 7:00 pm: Shabbat Tikvah. Feel the energy as our new generation of young adults create services together with Rabbi Gindlin, featuring their favorite melodies & poetry.

Sunday, 3/5, 5:00 pm: A Taste of Cuba. Congregation Shir Chadash is traveling the world. Join the members as they celebrate the Jews arond the world through food, culture & music. This time around, dinner will be a kosher Cuban meal, prepared by volunteers. If you are interested in learning how to & actually take part in the preparation, come at 2:30 pm in the kitchen. Dinner is $12 per person. RSVP by February 27th, 2017.

Saturday, 3/11, 7:00 pm: Purim Shpiel Musical: “Marry Esther”. The King of Persia is seeking a new wife... Who should he marry? Join us for this laugh-filled musical based on Disney’s “Mary

Poppins”, where everyone sings & dances their way through the holiday of Purim.

It’s guaranteed to put a smile on your face, while yummy baked Hamataschen sweeten your evening.

Sunday, 3/12, 9:30 am: Purim Megillah Reading.

Come in costume and we’ll supply the groggers and freilichen refreshments.

SHUL BY THE SHORE Saturday, 3/11, 7:15 pm: Megillah Reading & Celebration. Features singing, dancing, nosh, l’chaims & a children’s costume parade with prizes & entertainment.

Sunday, 3/12, 8:00 am: Megillah Reading & Service.

Located at the Alpert Jewish Community Center on the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus.

TEMPLE BETH DAVID Saturday, 3/4, 10:30 am: Purim Tot Shabbat.

Sunday, 3/12, 9:30 am: Purim Spiel (Wild, Wild West). 11:00 am: Purim Carnival. Featuring food, games & vendors.

Sunday, 3/19: 10:30 am: TBD Brotherhood Brunch: “California Water Crises” with guest speaker, Daniel Gary. $15 Saturday, 4/1, 10:30 am: Passover Tot Shabbat.

TEMPLE BETH OHR Sunday, 3/19, 1:00 pm: “Shanghai Ghetto” Film Screening. One of the most captivating survival tales of World War II. Narrated by Academy Award winner, Martin Landau. Free & open to the public.

TEMPLE BETH SHALOM Sunday, 3/5, 9:00 am: Torah School. For students in K-7th grade. Continues on Sunday, 3/12 & 3/26.

Saturday, 3/11, 6:00 pm: Family Purim Celebration.

Join us as we transport you to the exotic locale where Mordechai and Esther triumphantly defeated the evil Haman! Let the decor & Persian food entice you, with costume contests for all ages, mishloah manot & kids programming, in addition to the Megillah & Purim fun.

RSVP by March 8th.

Friday, 3/17, 6:00 pm: Family Shabbat Dinner. 7:15 pm: Service led by Hazzan Judy Sofer and Leeav Sofer. RSVP

by Tuesday, March 14th, 2017. Cost: Donation of $5 per person or $15 per family.

TEMPLE ISRAEL Saturday, 3/11, 8:00 pm: Purim Shpiel. Join us for The Megillah According to the Beach Boys, Purim celebration, drinks, costume contest & fun.

Sofia Weiss will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, March 25th, 2017 at Temple Beth David in Westminster, CA. Sofia attends McAuliffe Middle School and is a graduate of the Temple Beth David Preschool. She is one of only two oboe players in her entire school and has played the piano since four. Sofia is a top soccer defender, loves to shop, and enjoys sushi. She will dedicate her Mitzvah Project time at the Seal Beach Animal Shelter. She lives in Seal Beach, CA with her two brothers Lukas (10) and Aaron (8) who also attend Temple Beth David.

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) 13044 Del Monte Drive Seal Beach, CA 90740 Contact & Phone: President - 562-431-0113 Phone: Membership - 562-296-5567 Email: congsholomlwsb@gmail.com P’nai Or (I) 3955 N. Studebaker Road Long Beach, CA 90808 Phone: 562-364-5154 Email: info@pnaior.org Website: www.pnaior.org Shul By The Shore (O) Alpert Jewish Community Center 3801 E. Willow Street Long Beach, California 90815 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 (C)=Conservative (I)=Independent (O)=Orthodox (R)=Reform

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To Overturn the World

By Rabbi Steven Moskowitz

Sometimes it seems like the world is upside down.

The unethical get rewarded.

The victims of Rabbi Steven oppression Moskowitz are sadly condemned as sources of oppression. Those who are eager to live with everyone in peace are instead shunned by their neighbors.

During Purim, we take the prerogative to overturn the world…in order to set things right side up morally.

The story of Purim tells of a tyrant who sought to impale Mordechai, but who is himself the one impaled. The historically disempowered Jews living in exile triumph over a mighty empire. The

ruler of that mighty empire, King Ahasuerus, deposes Queen Vashti as an assertion of male power (lest other wives be inspired by Vashti’s rebellious spirit!) only to end up taking orders from his new wife – Queen Esther.

The joke is on the tyrant.

We join in the joke by dressing up in costumes, putting on a farce called a Purim Shpiel, and booing and making noise with our groggers. The Jewish people have outlasted every tyrannical power raised against us. To remind us of this triumph and of the responsibilities that attend to it our tradition instructs us to hear the reading of the Megillah, to multiply our joy with festivities, to send treats to our friends, and to provide

tzedakah so that those in need will be able to share in the celebration.

Purim is in many ways a farcical version of Passover, which follows one month later. The destruction of Haman is a humorous version of the defeat of Pharaoh.

The story of Esther finds its parallel in the strong female character at the center of the Song of Songs, which we read during Passover.

The carnival atmosphere of Purim is followed by the telling of the deadly serious story of the Exodus from Egypt. Perhaps the Jewish calendar is teaching us that it is important to laugh at those who abuse power as a prelude to studying the profound relationship between freedom and

collective responsibility that is at the heart of the Exodus story.

The Book of Esther is an inspiring tale. To assist us in accessing its richest meaning the Talmud advises us to drink on Purim until we do not know the difference between “cursed be Haman” and “blessed be Mordechai.”

This “not knowing” leads to a deeper knowing. The American novelist Donald Barthelme wrote in his essay “Not Knowing”:

unanticipated directions, there would be no invention…. Art’s project is fundamentally meliorative.

The aim of meditating about the world is finally to change the world.

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R A B B I N I C

Purim is the final holiday in the Jewish calendar. It provides the concluding lesson about what it means to be a human being. We are instructed to behave not with mere obedience but with corrective initiative and invention. Joyfully, do we The not-knowing is overturn the world for the crucial to art, is what sake of justice. permits art to be made.

Without the scanning process engendered by not-knowing, without Rabbi Steven A. Moskowitz is the the possibility of having Rabbi of Temple Israel in Long the mind move in Beach, CA.

Rebuild. Revive.

Reinvent Jewish Life?

Yes, we can!

IT ' S ALWAYS SO M E TH I N G .

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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

Thanks, JFCS Social Work Team!

March is National Social Work Month, and it is the perfect time to salute the JFCS Social Work team for their energetic efforts to fulfill the JFCS vision of a community healed, one person, one family at a time.

JFCS Installs New Board Members

SAVE THE DATE: Race With A View 2017 Set For May 7th!

Rep. Alan Lowenthal installs Mike Greenspan and Wendy Manasse Wiese to new terms on the JFCS Board of Directors. Wendy is starting her first three-year term as a director, and Mike is starting his second term as First Vice President. Bonnie Lowenthal also joins the board but was unable to attend.

A decadent dessert buffet, insights by U.S. Congressman Alan Lowenthal, and testimonials courageously presented by two clients highlighted the JFCS Annual Meeting and Installation of Officers and Directors on Thursday, January 26th.

Bonnie Lowenthal joins the board as its only new director this year, while Wendy Manasse Wiese was installed for her first three-year term, having completed her initial year of board service. Mike Greenspan was installed for his second term as First Vice President over Business and Finance. The installation was performed by Congressman Lowenthal, after which he shared his thoughts on the future of the Affordable Care Act under the new administration.

A meaningful d’rashah

Top row: (l-r) Edwin Cruz, Ingrid Chung, Jennifer Bustamante, Ana Orellana, Elaine Porzucki.

Bottom row: (l-r) Marlene Cruz, Annamarie Lee, Leslie Evans (JFCS Director of Social Work & Older Adult Services), Jamie Williams, Vanessa Gonzalez.

Not pictured: Lisa Honsberger.

“Our social work team is the engine for our Older Adult Services and our Emergency Assistance programs. We salute them for their tireless dedication to those who are most vulnerable,” said Kathryn Miles, JFCS Executive Director.

was presented by Rabbi Mark Goldfarb, and its profound theme was beautifully echoed in the concluding remarks from one of the JFCS clients who participates in the JFCS domestic violence education program. The second client spoke of the benefit of the JFCS Friendly Visitor program and its positive effect on her outlook on life.

JFCS Executive Director Kathryn Miles presented some of the organization’s accomplishments in 2016, which included expanding the agency’s relationships with other non-profits where partnerships would be mutually beneficial, and acknowledging board members for their commitment to making Race With A View, RUNWAY: The Art of Design, and the Friends Campaign successful.

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JFCS is gearing up for Race With A View 2017, to be held on May 7th. All are invited to get involved and move for access to mental health services for all in our community. Now in its 29th year, everyone can be part of Race With A View, whether you walk, run, volunteer, sponsor, or become a fundraiser.

Race With A View is a 5K or 10K, run or walk along the beautiful waterfront of downtown Long Beach.

Participants will gather at Pierpoint Landing near The Aquarium of the Pacific and Shoreline Park in downtown Long Beach, with onsite registration starting at 7:00 a.m. and the run/walk beginning at 8:00 a.m.

“It is a wonderful way to showcase the beauty of where we live, while at the same time we can bring attention to the shortage of affordable mental health services in Long Beach and the important work that JFCS does to help fill this gap,” explained Dr. Mark Dressner, JFCS Board Member and this year’s event chair.

“Also, as May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, Race With A View is a great way to kick off our public relations activities surrounding the importance of reducing the stigma of mental health diagnoses,” Dressner added. “This year

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we are joining forces with other Long Beach agencies who share our passion for mental health services in a public awareness campaign called ‘Mind Your Mind’.

We can leverage each other’s audiences and have a more effective impact,” said Dressner.

Sponsorships are already flowing in. “We are thrilled that Linda Haley and Dr. Marvin Zamost are once again Title Sponsors of our event. We are also pleased to announce that Dr. Vikki Foley of Superior Foot & Ankle Care Center is a Silver Sponsor, and 2nd Street Beauty and the Port of Long Beach are Bronze sponsors,” noted Kathryn Miles, JFCS Executive Director. Potential sponsors can receive more than 200,000 impressions in a geographically pinpointed target market while aligning their business with an important social cause.

Depending on the level of sponsorship, your business can receive exposure on banners, posters, newspaper advertisements, and more.

Volunteers are needed to help with a variety of tasks and roles in the planning stages and on race day.

“If you have some time and energy and want to support a great cause, please let us know so we can put you to work. There is much to be done to make the event

successful, and volunteers are a key ingredient,” said Dressner. Volunteers can sign up online or call JFCS directly to register.

Registration is now available online at www. racewithaview.com. You can also register directly on the website and pay with credit or debit cards. Once registered, participants will be able to create teams and ask their participants to register online. “We are again promoting the idea of participants inviting their friends to join them and form a team. It’s an ideal way to get a workout in, enjoy the company of friends, and then maybe indulge a little with brunch at one of the great restaurants nearby,” said Dressner. Participants can also fundraise for JFCS, and they can ask their supporters to log onto the website to donate directly to JFCS. Participants who register

by April 18th will receive a colorful T-shirt and can upgrade to a performance wear shirt or a ladies-fit shirt when they register. After April 18, supplies will be limited to the stock on hand.

For more information on Race With A View 2017, visit www.racewithaview.com or please call Pattie Davidson at (562) 427-7916 ext. 235.

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Staff Spotlight: Dana Schneider . . . . . . 2a Gesher Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a Women’s Community Passover Seder . . 2a

Carole King Tribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a Israel for Reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a AJCC Spotlight: Linda Palitz. . . . . . . . . . 4a

Alex’s Lemonade Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4a Water Polo Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4a Yom HaShoah Poetry Contest . . . . . . . . 4a

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AJCC STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Message from the Executive Director

Our goal has always been, and will always be, for the Alpert JCC to be a warm, welcoming, safe and secure environment. We are constantly working to create this community for you. With the situation that occurred just a few weeks ago, it has given us the opportunity to see our safety and security procedures in action and to continue our constant evaluation with the LBPD and our security consultants. In addition, many of you shared your thoughts and made recommendations at the Town Hall Meeting, my breakfast with ECE parents, or directly to me in conversation or by e-mail. It is this partnership—AJCC members, our team of truly dedicated staff, building and community partners, and local law enforcement—that helps make our J special and gives us the ability to be that warm, welcoming, safe, and secure environment for all. So for all of these suggestions, I want to say thank you!

As we continue to work with Long Beach Police and our security consultants, I want to share some ways that you can play a role in keeping our J safe: First, “if you see something, say something.” There are over a thousand people who come into our J every day. That’s a lot of pairs of eyes and ears in the building. If you see something that seems out of place, please let a member of our staff know ASAP. Second, everyone who comes into the J must check in at the front desk. You can do this by showing your proper badge or activity card. If you don’t have a badge, you will be asked to show your ID and sign in. This process is for everyone—staff, board members, parents picking up or dropping off their children. Even if you are in a rush, if you were just in the J and ran out to get something in your car, or if the guard or staff member “knows you,” you will be asked to check in at the front desk.

We understand that this might take a little extra time, but if you have your membership badge, you will be able to enter the building quickly.

I also know that some of you like to keep your badges in your bags or wallets and just use them to check in at the desk. We are asking for everyone to wear their badge while in the building. This is a very quick way for staff, other members, or our security team to quickly identify other members.

Third, at the time of this going to print, car parking hanging tags and visitor badges have been ordered. The parking tags will hang from your rear-view mirror and will quickly identify your car to our security team to allow quicker access to the parking lot. Our membership department will be contacting you with the process to sign out your car tag. The visitor badges will be available at the front desk as you enter the building. These badges are another way to easily identify that everyone has checked into the building.

We have also instituted our next level of communication system. This system, called REMIND, enables us to quickly communicate with all of our members either by text or e-mail (or both). If you have not received an e-mail to sign up, please stop by the Member Relations Courtesy desk for information.

We understand that while we institute these new steps there will be some initial confusion, but we think that these steps, and others that will follow, will enable us to meet our goal of making the Alpert JCC the warm, welcoming, safe, and secure environment that makes this such a wonderful and special place.

Dana Schneider

Director of Camp and Young Adult Programs

Dana Schneider returned to the Alpert Jewish Community Center staff family last September as Director of Camp and Young Adult Programs. Growing up as an AJCC member in the old building, she attended Camp Kadimah, performed in Summer Stock, and participated in the youth and teen group. Dana visited Israel at age 15 with an AJCC group and developed great connections with her fellow travelers. When she left for Boston Conservatory and Wagner College, where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Theater, she would return to Long Beach every summer to work at Camp Komaroff.

As Dana explains, “After college, around 2006 or 2007, I started volunteering here, primarily organizing young adult activities. All of my high school friends had scattered around the country, and I was longing to create new friendships. Some wonderful community members raised funds—in particular, Edie Brodsky, the Tillman family, and about 6-10 other families. I hate to leave anyone out! They all worked together to raise funds to get GesherCity off the ground. I was delighted to be offered the position of Young Adult Program Coordinator. When the young woman who was running the teen program left, I was also offered that position, and I was thrilled to take it. I was working with Susan Paletz, so working with her again has been awesome!”

“In that position, I ran the Teen Program and Summer Stock. I fell in love with Jewish education and working with kids. I then looked into graduate degrees that would give me more experience in the areas I was now most passionate about. I attended American Jewish University and earned a Master’s Degree in Education with an emphasis in Experiential Education.”

After Dana got her graduate degree, she worked at Camp Alonim in Simi Valley, and was also the Camp Director at Camp Shelanu in Sacramento. From there, she moved back to Long Beach and was eager to once again work in the Long Beach Jewish community! “I had the good fortune to set up a meeting with Jeffrey Rips,” Dana explains, “We had a nice conversation, getting to know one another. I was able to express how much I would love to work in the Long Beach Jewish community again and shared my vision of what I could bring to the AJCC. When the Camp Director position opened last September, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to come back!”

“I was also really excited to be back working on the GesherCity program that I had started 10 years earlier. Through Gesher, we are now reaching out and serving more age groups in the Jewish community. We have a dedicated committee of young adults who are engaged and want to see the program grow. It’s amazing to come back after all this time and see the program not only continuing, but also growing and changing to meet the needs of the community. I am so happy to be back. It’s like coming home. Some of my previous campers are now counselors! I’m grateful to get to watch them grow up and to have the opportunity to work with them as adults. It’s great to be back, tapped in, and to be working with this creative and - Interview by Erika Hillinger diverse community. I’m very grateful.”

Before I close, I would like to personally invite you to two great community events that are just around the corner. First is our Adults at Play event taking place the evening of March 4 in the CSULB Student Center. This will be a really fun-filled evening of great food, games, and music—all while raising money for our ECE and youth programs. Second is our annual community Purim Carnival, taking place from 12-3pm on March 12. Come out and enjoy the carnival rides and games, costume contests, Kosher BBQ, special performance by Mostly Kosher, and more.

This fun-packed three hours is entertaining for the entire family. I hope to see you at both of these great events.

Thank you again to everyone who has reached out with suggestions and with support.

Working together, we will continue to make the Alpert JCC, Your Center For Life.

L’Shalom

Jeffrey Rips

AJCC Executive Director

Gesher Events

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

Dana Schneider, dschneider@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601 x1023 Gesher: 20s, 30s and 40s • GesherCity: 21-35 • GesherNext: 30s, 40s

Gesher Traditional Shabbat Friday, March 3, 7pm

Experience Shabbat with great music, food and friends.

Gesher Knitting Project

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Thursday, March 9, 7-9pm

Knitting project held at the Alpert Jewish Community Center.

MVP: The MVP price is the "Member Value Price" that gives our members an automatic discount to the fee we charge for our programs and events.

If you’re not a member of the AJCC, speak with one of our Membership Services specialists and learn how you can start benefiting from MVP pricing today.

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Dr. Susan Mathieu, smathieu@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601 x1721

Happiness & Humor Group Friday, March 3, 11:30am

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 x1721

Purim Senior Lunch

Wednesday, March 15, 12pm

Annual Purim Intergenerational Luncheon, sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW).

Senior Lunch

Wednesday, March 22, 12pm

Arnelle Hardy, MSN, RN will discuss safety and myths about over-the-counter meds. $6; $5/MVP

JEWISH LIFE & CULTURE

Senior Shabbat Lunch Friday, March 24

Shlomit Jackson, sjackson@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601 x1067

Join us for this opportunity to welcome in Shabbat with old friends and new. $5

Encore Showing of film Rosenwald Wednesday, March 1, 7pm

Will You Love Me Tomorrow:

This film is the remarkable story of Julius Rosenwald, a philanthropist who used his wealth in a partnership with Jewish and African-American communities to build 5,300 schools in the early 20th century. Free

A celebration of the music of Carole King as sung by international music duo Bogart and Boyd

Sunday, March 26, 1pm

CSULB Jewish Studies Program

Music performed by Betsy Bogart and Wayne Boyd. Betsy and Wayne have sung all over the world as entertainers on luxury cruise lines.

Light refreshments and champagne will be served. All ages welcome. $10

Monday, March 6, 7:30pm

Dr. Arlene Lazarowitz The lecture is at the Alpert JCC and is free to attend.

Purim Holiday Table

Wednesday, March 8, 9-10am

Enjoy a holiday treat in the promenade to celebrate Purim.

Israel for Reel

The Alpert JCC invites you to join us as we salute Israel with three films. Poignant, with a little comedy, and a little drama, these films share some views of life in Israel.

Films will be shown at the Alpert JCC. Admission is free!

Jellyfish Thursday, March 23, 7pm

Jellyfish tells the story of three very different Israeli women living in Tel Aviv whose intersecting stories weave an unlikely portrait of modern Israeli life.

A Matter of Size Thursday, April 20, 7pm

A hilarious and heart-warming tale about a coming out of a different kind.

Up the Wrong Tree Thursday, May 25, 7pm

Nits, returns with an intention of bringing back his ex- girlfriend and their beloved dog.

Rosh Chodesh

Tuesday, March 28, 6pm

Melissa Nachum will teach us about essential oils. Free

Jamaican Cooking Class Wednesday, March 29, 6pm Led by Eileen Gelso. $25

Zena & Pauline Gatov Gallery presents

Ruhama Cohen and Fran Drosman March 16-April 14

The gallery will feature their beautiful ceramic and mosaic works.

The Barbara & Ray Alpert Jewish Community Center

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AJCC SPOTLIGHT

Ignacio Berumen, iberumen@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601 x1020

Linda Palitz

Linda Palitz, an active Silver and Fit member, first came to the JCC in 1999 because she needed a pool. They had turned off the heat in the pool in her condo, and she had been looking desperately for somewhere to swim. Once she discovered the J, she realized there was so much more than just the pool!

As Linda tells it, “It all started with a 6:15 Spin class with Barbara Shoag; one day she invited me to lunch where she told me all about the wonderful things the J had to offer.

She then invited me to sit on the Women’s Division Board of the Jewish Federation, which I was on for many years. I got a personal trainer here and eventually started working out with Mike Henderson until he left last year.

After Mike, I started working out with Cindi Massengale, who is wonderful.

“I was doing Elsie’s Extreme Spin and Extreme Pilates, and then Elsie helped train me for the Long Beach Half-Marathon in 2014. I had never done a Marathon before, and I actually came in 6th place for my age group!

On October 11, 2015, my 73rd birthday, I ran the marathon again and came in 2nd place for my age group! One month after the Marathon, I developed sciatica, and Cindi helped nurse me back to health. It took about 6 months, but now I’m back here almost every day!

Water Polo Class

March 5-29 • April 2-26 • May 7-31 Monday & Wednesday, 4-4:45pm • Sunday, 3-3:45pm

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

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

Class requirements: 25 yard freestyle swim test.

Mon & Wed: $70/AJCC Member; $90/Public • Sun: $35/AJCC Member; $45/Public

Group Swim Lessons

Mon & Wed or Tues & Thurs (30-minute lessons) Tiny Tots: 1pm | 1:30pm | 2pm | 2:30pm | 3pm | 3:30pm Beginner: 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm Adv. Beginner: 1:30pm | 2:30pm| 3:30pm | 4:30pm

“Once I retired, I started coming to the J to work out Monday through Friday. I don’t work anymore, I just work out! Between Monday and Friday I have 12 classes. I have Silver and Fit with Kaiser Permanente, and my plan is to advertise the Jewish Center there so that seniors like myself will come here to work out also! I am 74 and very fit, and my vision is that this place will be overflowing with healthy seniors working out. If we support the JCC, the JCC can continue to support us.

“I consider myself the ‘town crier’ for the J. If there is something special happening here, all the trainers will usually give me a minute of class time to make an announcement over the mic. I love all the people who I train with.

Cindi is so knowledgeable in everything that she tells us about our bodies. She is absolutely wonderful. I love Faira, and Cheryl is a quiet surprise. She leads a great workout. I also work out with Del—she is quite the fabulous Yogi. I love them all.

“I know I’m being very enthusiastic, but I love everything about this place. I can see how much things have improved here over the last few years. I love the greeters at the front. I love Jeffrey Rips and everyone who takes care of me at the front desk. I love the Gatov art gallery and really look forward to the Gottleib school exhibit every year. And I think most of all, I love the sound of the kids, especially in the morning. The JCC makes me happy. It’s my home. I know everyone just like they know me. It’s a great place!”

Adult Group Swim Lessons

(30-minute lessons) Monday & Wednesday, 6pm

Kids and Adults Private Swim Lessons

15 or 30-minute One-on-One lessons 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: $180; $150/MVP Spots fill up fast, so call (562) 426-7601 x1051 today!

YOUTH & FAMILY Dana Schneider, dschneider@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601 x1023

Linda can be found at the J Monday through Friday spreading her joy and enthusiasm. She loves the J and we love having active participants like her as a part of our JCC family.

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Early Childhood Education

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

Alpert JCC Yom HaShoah Poetry Contest $100 Cash Prize

Help us do a Mitzvah!

Monday, March 13 - Friday, March 17

Stop by the AJCC and buy lemonade from our ECE children as we raise money to fight childhood cancer.

Middle school, high school, and college students are encouraged to submit their original poetry about the Holocaust.

Prizes awarded to one winner in each age category.

Winners will also be invited to present their poem at the Yom HaShoah event at the Alpert JCC on Sunday, April 23, 2017.

Entry Requirements: • Poetry must be related to the Holocaust • Must be submitted by March 15, 2017

Kids’ Night Out

Saturday, March 18, 5-9pm

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For children 12 months and older.

Take advantage of our Kids’ Night Out program.

The kids have fun with our amazing staff; you have 4 hours to spend however you wish.

• 1st Child: $30/MVP • 2nd Child: $25/MVP • 3rd Child: $15/MVP • Babies under 12 months: $35/MVP

MVP: The MVP price is the "Member Value Price" that gives our members an automatic discount to the fee we charge for our programs and events.

If you’re not a member of the AJCC, speak with one of our Membership Services specialists and learn how you can start benefiting from MVP pricing today.

Submit poems to Shlomit Jackson at, sjackson@alpertjcc.org or call (562) 426-7601 x1067

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program

Gayle Ehrenberg, gehrenberg@alpertjcc.org • (562) 506-2801

Looking to volunteer?

Currently looking for volunteers for the Community Purim Carnival on March 12, 2017.

Contact Gayle Ehrenberg at (562) 506-2801

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Student Spotlight: Getting to Know Our Student Leader Elisha Breton!

While all of our student’s have important stories to tell, Elisha Breton shares his unique Jewish journey for March’s Student Spotlight.

As Elisha has searched for his academic passion at Cypress College, he has exceeded as expectations as a leader across all aspects of campus life. Since his

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days at camp in Running Springs, Elisha has followed his passion for Judaism life throughout Hillel and as the new Founding President of Alpha Epsilon Pi at CSULB. Recently, Elisha became Beach Hillel’s Israel Activities Coordinator and is looking forward to attending Taglit Birthright in June.

Out of all the events, Elisha is most excited to spend his Friday nights cooking with Alicia and the rest of his Beach Hillel family. We look forward to seeing more students join Elisha as a Hillel leader!

Learn more about the upcoming Taglit - Birthright Trip by contacting Alicia Ginsberg at Alicia@BeachHillel.org.

INNOVATE Hillel Program Breathes New Life Into Rising Student Leadership!

In an effort to increase the breadth and depth of student leadership, Long Beach Hillel has launched INNOVATE Hillel, a semester- long, student leadership incubator for aspiring Jewish campus leaders. Our inaugural cohort of 6 student leaders dove into the new program through a mixture of educational seminars, as well as one-onone mentorship meetups and networking opportunities, all of which culminate in highimpact, capstone experiences.

With a focus in either Social and Economic Justice, Interfaith Relations, or Shabbat Experiences, students have

been able to breath new life into our community.

Alongside our students, Mentors and Educators have played a large role in shaping our own students’ success.

Not only have our students gained valuable knowledge and experiences, but they have become exceedingly better leaders, now and into the future.

Joel Bond, Long Beach Hillel’s Innovation Specialist says, “INNOVATE Hillel is a new program that brings the best community leaders and educators together in order to strengthen Jewish student leadership at CSU Long

Beach. From Hillel’s Office of Innovation to the Los Angeles Mayor’s Innovation Team, we have dedicated ourselves to student success and what that means from the standpoint of effective leadership in the modern age.”

If you are a community member and are interested in becoming a partner in INNOVATE Hillel’s success, contact our Executive Director, Rachel Kaplan, at Rachel@ BeachHillel.org.

For any student who is interested in joining the Fall 2017 cohort, please send an email to Joel Bond, at Joel@ BeachHillel.org!

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Celebrating The Hebrew Academy’s Premier Gala Event: Visionary Dinner 2017

Join us this year on Sunday, March 19th, 2017 at the magnificent Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA as we honor long time supporters of The Hebrew Academy: Mr. Carlos A. Siderman for this year’s Visionary Award, Mrs. Manizheh Yomtoubian for the Partner in Education Award, and Dr. Matt Goldstein, Hebrew Academy Alumnus for the Young Leadership Award.

The enjoyable evening will be hosted by television personality Elon Gold, with a special guest entertainer.

The Visionary Dinner is The Hebrew Academy’s major fundraising event; the signature evening of the year. All are welcome to join as Jewish education and continuity is celebrated.

This evening will benefit and support the scholarship fund, insuring that children of all backgrounds and

Celebrate with us at the Purim Carnival Sunday, March 12th from 9:30 am— Noon for the annual super fun Purim experience on the Alevy Campus.

Dress in Costumes | Games | Dancing | Live Entertainment | Megillah Readings

Please RSVP for this event to Nelli@hacds.org We are looking forward to seeing you there!

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socioeconomic levels have access to the superior Judaic and general education that Hebrew Academy offers.

The evening opens with appetizers and wine tastings in a stunning courtyard of the Four Seasons, followed by a spectacular Four Seasons style dinner, leading to 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, make important connections and demonstrate commitment to Jewish education The Hebrew Academy way.

If you are interested in attending this event and/ or want more information, please call Jenny Kdoshim at The Hebrew Academy at (714) 898-0051 ext. 223 or (909) 559-5674, or email eventshahb@gmail.com.

We are looking forward to greeting you on Sunday March 19th! *The location of the Four Seasons Hotel is 300 South Doheny Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90048.

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NCJW Hosts Conference Event CSULB Jewish Lecture Series National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) members will volunteer at the Kinderfestival at Burcham Elementary School on Saturday, March 11th, 2017 at 8:30 am. Please RSVP by emailing Barbara Wolfe at info@ncjwlongbeach.org.

On Sunday, March 19th, 2017, NCJW will host the Adie Holzman MiniConference at the Alpert Jewish Community Center on the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. The subject this year is Homeless at the Beach: What Do We Know? What Can We Do? The following local experts will speak: Teresa Chandler, Manager of the Human Services Bureau for the City of Long Beach,

Arlene Mercer of the Long Beach Area Coalition for the Homeless and Executive Director of Urban Community Outreach, Judge Catherine Pratt of the Juvenile Court, and Dr. Rashida Crutchfield, Assistant Professor of Social Work at CSULB. “This is a timely issue that must be addressed,” say Sherri Sobel and Deborah Chankin, CoVice Presidents of NCJW. This meeting is open to the public. A continental breakfast and lunch will be served. RSVP with a $30 check made out to NCJW sent to NCJW, c/o Alpert Jewish Community Center, 3801 East Willow Street, Long Beach, CA 90815.

For any further questions, please call Sharon Brannon at (562) 493-4796.

Dr. Devin E. Naar

The CSULB Jewish Studies Program welcomes Dr. Devin E. Naar to Long Beach. He will speak at the Alpert Jewish Community Center on the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus, on Tuesday, March 14th, at 7:30 pm.

Dr. Naar’s talk will focus on the “Jerusalem of the Balkans: Salonica”.

Half of the population of Salonica was composed of Sephardic Jews who spoke Ladino, also known as JudeoSpanish. So important were these Jews to the life of the city that into the 20th century, the markets closed every Saturday in honor of the Jewish Sabbath. Naar will explore how the end of the Ottoman Empire and Salonica’s incorporation into Greece affected the city’s Jews. They went from being an important part of a multicultural empire to a minority among a Greekspeaking Christian country.

He will discuss the ways Salonica’s Jews sought to bridge the gap between their Ottoman past and their Greek future, struggling to figure out ways to be both

Jewish and Greek.

Dr. Naar is the Isaac Alhadeff Professor of Sephardic Studies & Associate Professor of History at the Stroum Center for Jewish Studies in the Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington. His recent book, Jewish Salonica: Between Ottoman Empire and Modern Greece won the National Jewish Book Award and was a finalist for Sephardic Culture. This should be a fascinating talk about a very important Jewish community that deserves more attention.

Like all Jewish Studies talks, this is free and open to the public. For more information on upcoming events, please contact Dr. Jeffrey Blutinger at Jeffrey.Blutinger@csulb.edu.

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Learn with us from this dynamic panel of local experts.

TERESA CHANDLER

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ARLENE MERCER Long Beach Area Coalition for the Homeless

DR. RASHIDA CRUTCHFIELD Cal State Long Beach School of Social Work

JUDGE CATHERINE PRATT Los Angeles County Juvenile Court

Join our panelists in your choice of breakout sessions concerning advocacy, community service and/or philanthropy. Meet representatives from Urban Community Outreach, Children Today, School on Wheels, and Long Beach Area Coalition for the Homeless. Find the area that touches your heart and mind.

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You Have Done So Much For Our Community

Grandparents to Noah Asher Barrad

IN MEMORY OF • Charles Samuel to Dorothy Samuel

• Nancy & Jeff Barrad

Jewish

FEDERATION GENERAL FUND IN MEMORY OF • Shirlee Collins to Jeff Collins & Roxana Kopetman

Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff

• Yitzy & Yehudis Geisinsky Parents to a Baby Boy

Phillips & Brown Families Sandy, Daryl, Sara,Rich & Max

Beloved Mother & Mother-in-Law

Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff

• Harold Flickinger to Leslie & Aaron Kern

ISRAEL RELIEF FUND HAPPY BIRTHDAY • Netta Roberts

Beloved Father & Father-in-Law

Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff Nancy & Jim Linden

• Jerry Stuhlbarg to Mort & Susan Stuhlbarg

Harriet Danufsky

IN MEMORY OF • Ellen Frank to Jesse Frank & Johann Frank Davis

Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff Sandy & Daryl Phillips

MAZEL TOV ON NEW BIRTHS • Helen Barrad

Elaine Warren & Family

Beloved Husband

Dr. Harold & Gerda Seifer

• Bernie Sayone to John and Judy Sayone Beloved Father

Jenny & Marvin Zavatsky

• Arlene Solomon to Debi Felsenthal Beloved Mother

Dr. Harold & Gerda Seifer

OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU & WISHING YOU THE BEST • Jerry Horwitz

Dr. Harold & Gerda Seifer

Beloved Mother

Harriet Danufsky

Beloved Brother & Brother-in-Law

Great Grandmother to Noah Asher Barrad

(562) 596-0495

Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff

Honors &

SIMCHAHS

Jewish Community

FOUNDATION GERDA SEIFER YOM HASHOAH FUND CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WELL-DESERVED AWARD • Dr. Harold & Gerda Seifer

­CARDIOVASCULAR

MAZEL TOV ON NEW BIRTHS • Yitzy & Yehudis Geisinsky Parents to a Baby Boy

Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff

Jewish Federation & Jewish Community Foundation tributes: 562-426-7601 EXT 1314

Los Alamitos Cardiovascular

AJCC

Celebrating 36 Years!

Stuart Fischer, MD,

GENERAL FUND IN CELEBRATION OF THEIR LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP HONOR • Rita & Barry Zamost

FACC, FACP, FSCAI, CCDS

Steven T. Forman, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RVT

Timothy F. O’Neill, MD Bret A. Witter, MD,

Laurie & Brian Garabedian

IN HONOR OF • Anna & Eleanor Posard

FACC, FACP

Ramandeep K. Barr, Robert S. Lee, MD

(562) 430-7533

Eric R. Hubbard, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.S.

Performance Vein Institute of Los Alamitos

Board Certified-Foot & Ankle Surgery Adult’s and Children’s Foot Disorders Athletic Injuries-Custom Orthotics 2333 Pacific Ave., Long Beach

Steven T. Forman,

(562) 426-5151 (562) 427-7443

MD, FACC, FSCAI, RVT

(562) 493-8346 (VEIN) performancevein.com

BRE License # 01243400

(562) 619-7657 Direct weilwmn1@aol.com www.lynepsteinsells.com

Memorial Podiatry Group

Reach over 40,000+ community members!

IN MEMORY OF • Shirley Kronick to Craig Kronick & Bobby Kronick

REALTOR®

PODIATRY

losalcardio.com

Your Legs Made Better

Ellen & Ken Posard

Lyn Epstein, GRI

MD, FACC, FHRS

Beloved Mother & Mother-in-Law

Dr. Norman & Judge Sheila Pokras

AJCC tributes: 562-426-7601 EXT 1421

1650 Ximeno Ave., Suite 120 Long Beach, CA 90804

Representing Buyers & Sellers Since 1998 Serving Greater Long Beach/OC to the Newport Coast

Placing an ad Website: jewishlongbeach.org/chronicle email: chronicle@jewishlongbeach.org phone: 562-426-7601 x1007

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We Mourn The Loss Of....

Shirlee Collins

Harold Flickinger

Bernie Sayone

Lois Mosenson

Jerry Stuhlbarg

Please contact chronicle@jewishlongbeach.org if you know of someone who has passed and would like them to recognized.

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Lights of

TEMPLE BETH SHALOM OF LONGOF BEACH UPCOMING TEMPLE BETH SHALOM LONG BEACH EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS

H anukkah

CANTORS ASSEMBLY AND TEMPLE BETH SHALOM OF LONG BEACH TORAH SCHOOL: PRESENT: Classes meets on Tuesdays @ 4:15 pm and Sunday, March 5, 12 & 26 @ 9:00 am. For students in K-7th grade.

PRE-SCHOOL: Sunday, March 12 & 26 @ 9:00 am: Join Morah Lynne for a “Parent & Me” morning of fun games,

songs, Bible stories and crafts as you learn about the holidays, festivals and the season.

YOUTH GROUP: Check out our monthly calendar for all our activities! Teens can participate in fun community service projects within our community.

March includes volunteering at the AJCC’s Purim Carnival among other amazing activities this month!

Join us for Weekly Services:

IN MEMORY OF RABBI

HAZZAN DAVID KANE

THURSDAYS @ 8:00 am: Morning Minyan | FRIDAYS @ 7:45 pm & SATURDAYS @ 10:00 am: Shabbat Services *Every third Friday is our student-led Family Shabbat. Please see website for details!

DECEMBER 29, 2016

A WARM, WELCOMING Reception at 6:30pm& INCLUSIVE SHUL IN BIXBY KNOLLS, SINCE 1952 Concert at 7:30pm Featuring: Family Purim Celebration CANTOR ALBERTO MIZRAHI

CANTOR ELISA WALTZMAN SAT, MAR 11, 2017,

6pm

and others Join us as we transport you to the exotic locale where Mordechai and Esther triumphantly Forthe tickets, please visit: defeated evil Haman!

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Let the exotic décor & Persian food entice you, with costume contests for all ages, mishloah manot and kids programming, in addition to the Megillah and Purim fun!

T H ERSVP O N Lby Y March C O N S E 8th!

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

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage

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Permit No.129 Long Beach, CA

POSTPERSON PLEASE DELIVER BY 2/28/17

T E M PL E I S R A E L LO N G B E AC H

A diverse and inclusive Reform congregation inspiring Jewish life in Long Beach for over 90 years!

C OM E C E L E B R AT E PU R I M W IT H U S !

SATURDAY, MARCH 11 min’ Drea

6:00 p.m. Backstage Buffet Chai Roller $36 per person

Includes 1 drink ticket • 1st In Line at the Buffet Premium reserved seating for the Purim Shpiel

$18 (EARLY BIRD by March 6) • $20 after

8:00 p.m. Purim Shpiel

NO COST TO ATTEND

The Megillah According to

The Beach Boys

PURIM PARTY • DRINKS • COSTUME CONTEST • AND FUN Purim Celebration

SATURDAY, MARCH 11

Please RSVP with payment by March 10 to Jackie in the Temple Office (562)434-0996 ext 103 or email jep@tilb.org

Temple Israel’s Joys of Jewish Learning Adult Education Program

invites you to join us as we welcome

RABBI SARA LURIA

Founder and Executive Director of Immerse NYC LAPID-SHAPIRO SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE Friday, March 17 at 8:30 p.m. (following Got Shabbat services) What’s a Reform Jew Doing in a Place Like This?

Reimagining Mikveh for All

Saturday, March 18 at 8:45 a.m.

Parashat Ki Tisa: “They shall wash with water so that they shall not die” Why does washing give us life?

Saturday, March 18 at 2:00 p.m.

Sacred Transitions: An Ocean Immersion

Sunday, March 19 at 10:00 a.m.

Purim, Passover, and Preparation: Turning Towards Transformation

EVERYONE WELCOME TO ATTEND

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

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