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FEATURE STORY

Federation President’s Message Tribute to Mort Stuhlbarg

Daryl Phillips Jewish Federation Board President

Spring is here. Our Passover celebration is in the rearview mirror, with summer fast approaching.

And while we can appreciate the gentleness of the season, our Federation building and campus, along with all of our agencies, have endured quite a winter.

In the wake of hateful threats made against the Alpert Jewish Community Center, we have worked with the Long Beach Police Department and other local and national agencies to enhance and improve campus security. While it has all come at a tremendous cost to our agencies, we are fully confident in the safety and security programs and protocols that are now in place.

The record-setting rains that we experienced left us with structural damage throughout our building that requires immediate attention.

Rainwater came in from all sides of the building, including the roof. Now that we have weathered the storms, we face the task of cleaning up.

Second floor substructure repair has already begun, and work to replace the roof will soon be underway. Flooring and carpeting will follow, along with tile repair and replacement, cleaning and painting the walls and doors, and putting in a new gymnasium floor to replace the water damaged floor. Finally, thanks to the generosity of our community following the Legacy of Leadership event, we will be installing our new campus-wide solar energy system.

We have a lot on our plate. And at the same time, the Jewish Federation and each of our agency budgets are stretched beyond capacity with no immediate signs of relief. Our long term goal is preserving our beautiful building and campus for decades to come. That makes repairing the building a priority that cannot be postponed or ignored. We find ourselves dealing with imminent capital emergencies on a daily basis. Your Federation Board of Directors has been proactive in addressing these, along with so many other issues, head on. And as we address these many maintenance and capital improvements, we know that it’s going to take a lot of money to resolve these issues.

Initially, the Federation will have to borrow funds to complete the required building repairs.

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Bobby Kronick with Mort Stuhlbarg (of blessed memory) on the New Campus construction committee in 1990

as an example; for our aging air conditioning and heating system. A Building Campaign Committee has been formed and will be calling for donations for this very important campaign.

Please answer our call. Your donation is critical to the future of our community.

Our agencies will continue to focus their efforts on the important work of creating and implementing the many programs that benefit our community, while the Federation will tend to the business of building and infrastructure management.

In my previous message, I mentioned that the Federation is working with professional building management experts to maintain our building. This engagement has already proven to be valuable, providing us with measurable improvements and reducing our expenses.

However, we still have a long way to go. Once it’s up and running, our solar energy system will provide us with considerable savings on our utilities. These savings will assist in replenishing our reserve funds for future building and campus needs.

On a much more positive note, the new Lentzner Leadership Fellows program, designed to grow and mentor future Federation leaders, is receiving accolades from all of its participants, mentors and mentees alike. There are fifteen participants. Our Alpert New Leaders Forum, with a current class of fifteen, will come away with a better understanding of how they can pursue volunteer opportunities and even board participation in the agency or synagogue of their choice, throughout the community.

I’ve always considered the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus and Alpert Jewish Community Center as gifts given to us by deeply caring and generous people for all of our community to use and enjoy. Now it is our turn. As future generations follow in our footsteps, I hope that you feel the same sense of moral obligation that I do to protect our campus and provide a safe, secure and sound environment for all to enjoy.

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Mort Stuhlbarg (August 27, 1937 - April 14, 2017).

Zichrono Livracha - May his memory be a blessing.

We mark with sadness, the passing of community philanthropist Mort Stuhlbarg, beloved husband of Susan Stuhlbarg, father of Laurie Stuhlbarg and Michael Stuhlbarg, father-in-law of Andy Harris, father-in-law of Mai-Linh Stuhlbarg, and grandfather of Eli Harris.

Mort left an indelible mark on our community and touched the lives of so many, as a mensch, and a pillar of our community.

Mort was the driving force in building the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus as Chair of the Capital Campaign, after the passing of Elbert Kronick and Roselle Summer. He served as president of both the Jewish Federation and the Jewish Community Foundation and mentored numerous Jewish leaders. Mort also served on Temple Israel’s Board of Directors.

Mort raised millions for charitable organizations in his more than 50 years of fundraising in Long Beach. He was a founder of the Long Beach Ronald McDonald House, where he chaired the campaign to build the house.

In addition, Mort served on the National Board of Directors of the National Conference of Christians & Jews, as well as a president of the local California Conference for Equality & Justice (CCEJ). He recently chaired a multimillion-dollar campaign to build an emergency room specifically for seniors at St. Mary’s Hospital, and acted in multiple leadership roles for International City Theatre, Child Net Youth and Family Services, Long Beach Symphony, CSULB 49’er Foundation, among many others.

Donations in Mort’s memory may be made to: Jewish Federation’s Maintenance Fund for benefit of the Alpert Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family & Children’s Service, Rabbi Moskowitz’s Discretionary Fund at Temple Israel, and CCEJ. Mort will forever be in our hearts.

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Success from Schmaltz

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Success From Schmaltz

By Danny Levy, Director of Development

Above & Beyond, a Jewish Federation’s Men’s Philanthropy Annual Community Campaign event will be held on Tuesday, May 9th, 2017.

This is our 4th Annual event bringing together men from the community to show the power we have when working together. The power to care for the vulnerable, to commit 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 or how they worship.

This year’s event will be held at the Alpert Jewish Community Center on the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus.

“Don’t miss this opportunity

to hear an outstanding panel of speakers and to honor the men that contribute so greatly to our Jewish community!” stated Chair Aaron Kern The evening will begin with a reception starting at 6:00 pm, which includes appetizers and drinks in the Lenztner Family Promenade and Shoag Rotunda. Then at 7:30 pm, we will move into the Lipeles Family Auditorium for the special Success from Schmaltz Panel.

We have a great line-up of men from our community to share a little about their lives and success. The moderator for the panelists is Sasha Strauss, a product of our area, along with Josh Lowenthal and Richard

Wolpow. From just over the far away hill, the San Fernando Valley, Steve Meister.

And if that wasn’t enough, we are also honoring 13 men from our community organizations and local synagogues who go “above and beyond” right here at home. It is a great group of honorees. We are very thankful for what they do for our community.

Don’t miss it! Check to see if there is still space available by calling 562.426.7601 ext. 1417, by emailing events@jewishlongbeach.org, or visit the event website at jewishlongbeach.org/ above&beyond.

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Congregation Shir Chadash

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Jewish Community Foundation OF GREATER LONG BEACH & WEST ORANGE COUNTY

ENSURE OUR FUTURE Legacy Society Brunch Celebration On April 2nd, the Foundation’s Legacy Society held its annual “Thank You Brunch” for those who have promised to leave a bequest of any size through the Jewish Community Foundation.

Enjoying the morning are: Top Left: Matt Paretsky (l), Rachel Suojanen (c) & Melissa Selmanson (r) representing the Lentzner Fellows and Alpert New Leaders Forum.

Top Right: Arlene Freeman (l) & Linda Simmons (r) Bottom Left: Barbara Alpert (l) & Sy Alban (r) Bottom Right: Alan Sherry (l) & Linda Frankel (r) For more information about leaving your legacy, please contact Sharon Kenigsberg at (562) 4267601 ext. 1008 or sharonk@ jewishlongbeach.org.

Left Photos Credits: Jessie Butler Right Photos Credits: Sanford Simmons

Ethical Wills

Much in American Society is focused on the transmission of property and wealth, especially when we consider matters at the end of one’s life. However, each individual is more than the property or wealth accumulated during a life time. What happens to the wisdom we gained from life’s experiences? What about our values, hopes and dreams? How are those transmitted to the next generation?

An ethical will is a way to share those utlimately important and uniquely personal aspects of one’s life with family, friends, and community. An ethical will is not a legal document - it does not transmit or transfer physical assets. Instead, an ethical will is a personal expression of what is of ultimate value in life, what matters most in a person’s life. Ethical wills are not some new-age innovation, but rather have their origins deep in Jewish tradition - in the Tanakh, Talmud, and many other sources. An ethical will may be one of the most personal and meaningful gifts you can leave to your family and community.

Leaving A Spiritual LegacyWorkshop with Rabbi Mark Goldfarb WHEN

Tuesday, May 23 at 7:00 pm WHERE

Alpert Jewish Community Center on the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus

RSVP to Yolanda Placencio

562.426.7601 x1314 yplacencio@jewishlongbeach.org NO FEE | OPEN TO EVERYONE

RSVP REQUESTED So that we will have enough materials

To learn more about how The Jewish Community Foundation can help your family Create its Legacy Call 562.426.7601 ext. 1009

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CONGREGATIONS

R A B B I N I C

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Music and Poetry: Anchors of the Soul

By Rabbinic Student Zachary Golden

The modern world tosses and turns against our peace of mind: an inflammatory the Rabbinic Student media, on Zachary Golden internet the go, isolation, distance, and a lack of direction. There are very few healthy coping mechanisms that people can turn to – drugs and food give temporary release but can create long-term problems. But our tradition is very clear that there is something transcendent in our world that can lift us up from depression and allow us to view our lives with a higher perspective.

When King Saul was tormented by his demons, he called for David to play music for him. Then, and only then, was he relieved and at

peace from a madness that would cause to him to try to destroy David over and over (and himself in the process).

David, when he became king, continued his passion and delight for music, and our tradition credits him with the composition of the Book of Psalms.

The Book of Psalms recounts songs that were sung at Temple worship, as well as personal poems and struggles in the face of G-d and life. These Psalms never ceased to be comforting to people because of their reach into human emotions.

They validate our feelings of sadness or joy, and place it all into the context of where we belong in this strange, mysterious universe. As an example, examine Psalm 90, the Psalm of Moses: “For all our days pass away under your wrath;

we bring our years to an end like a sigh.” (Verse 9) This idea of crushing sadness over mortality and futility is balanced by the ideas of hope that emerge.

“Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.” (Verse 14) Our years of difficulty can become years of joy when we look to a higher power, according to this psalm. I think this psalm is an excellent example of touching upon universal feelings, and is why the rabbis of the Talmud suggested reading the whole Book of Psalms on a regular basis. It is good to constantly re-explore one’s self to center in on what’s important versus what is superficial.

Beyond words, music in its pure form reaches the soul.

From our tradition, we have Hasidic niggunim, wordless

songs, that stimulate feelings of clinging to the divine.

But even from ancient times, the phenomenon of prophecy was hinted at as being stimulated through music. When the prophets of the Tanakh prophesied, they sometimes asked for musicians to bring them into a state of connectedness with G-d. Music engages the entire being, from body to soul, and reminds a person of who they are, so that a person is not beholden to discordant feelings of negativity that are unexplored by the passive mind. Prophecy, for its part, is described as a state of ecstasy, of both complete energy and peace. Our tradition has drawn upon this connection for millennia.

Poetry and music propel me through my days, no matter how difficult they are.

For her mitzvah project, Marianna participated in the Junior Naturalist Internship at Idyllwild Nature Center, where she helped organize and carry out multiple learning activities for groups of children age 4-10 to connect them with the local environment. The center recognized her as “one of Marianna Liora Clark- the 2016’s standout interns” Igoudin will be called to the and “a fantastic public Torah as Bat Mitzvah on speaker.”

Saturday, June 10th.

Marianna is a 7th grader Jonah Ilan Carey at Bethany Lutheran School.

She has been playing water polo for the last 5 years. As a member of the 14U team of the International Water Polo Club of Los Alamitos, CA, Marianna has won four medals in regional water polo competitions.

On Saturday, May 6th, Science is Marianna’s our community will celebrate favorite subject at school, both through doing science the Bar Mitzvah of Jonah Ilan projects and exploring Carey, son of Judy Careymarine biology at Catalina Fisher and Jeff Fisher. Jonah Island Marine Institute. will also participate in Friday

night services on May 5th.

Jonah has been a member of the Temple Beth Shalom community since birth and will continue his journey of life as a Jewish young man through his upcoming Bar Mitzvah.

Jonah is a 7th grade student at Intellectual Virtues Academy. Jonah’s passion is basketball, where he earned the trophy for MVP last season for most points scored all season. After college (his goal is to attend Oregon State University and be a Duck), his dream is to play with the NBA. His alternative career choice is in a field where he can help people and specifically kids, thrive.

The Bar Mitzvah Project Jonah chose was helping to gather school supplies for students in need in the Long Beach Unified School District through Operation School Bell, a signature program of Assistance League of Long Beach. Jonah was successful

at gathering five plastic bins he presented to Assistance filled with school supplies that League’s membership in April.

B’nai Mitzvah

TEMPLE BETH SHALOM Marianna Liora Clark-Igoudin

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If I go through a day without poetry or music, I stay disoriented within myself.

Over time, I have found that I can compose music or poetry, letting myself loose to my imagination – and it reminds me of who I am.

Frequently, we find that negative influences beyond us or within us seek to redefine away from our truth – but in poetry and music, we must uncover who we are and free ourselves from the pain that is beyond us in order to make it as beautifully as we can, or to listen to it with full attention.

Zachary Golden is a second year rabbinical student at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at American Jewish University in Los Angeles. He is a Long Beach native, and currently serves as a rabbinic intern at Congregation Sholom of Leisure World in Seal Beach, CA.

NCJW Election Meeting On Tuesday, May 16th, RSVP with check for $30 NCJW will be having our to Judy Leff at 3011 Hillrose installation of officers at Peris Drive, Rossmoor, CA 90720.

Restaurant, 12155 Carson Street in Hawaiian Gardens, CA. Our speaker will be Sara Millman Silva, who is Co-Founder & Co-Executive of Compton Youthbuild, which is a charter school for young people (16-24) who have been unable to succeed in regular school.

Your Neighborhood’s Warm, Welcoming Shul

Introduction to Judaism & Conversion Class With Rabbi David Cantor T hursday nights , starting June 8th 6:45 pm - L earn to R ead & U nderstand H ebrew

7:15 pm - A G uide to J ewish P ractice 562-726 - 4116

rabbi@tbslb.org

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.

BEIT HALEV Friday, 5/12, 5:00 pm: Beit HaLev 1 Year Birthday Celebration. On Shabbat, Beit HaLev will celebrate our first birthday! We will have our first Shabbat Potluck Dinner, followed by Kabbalat Shabbat services and a Dessert Oneg. To RSVP, call Rabbi Galit Levy-Slater at (562) 715-0888 or (562) 493-2680. Location to be announced. Yom Huledet Friday, 5/5, 7:00 pm: Shabbat Tikvah Service. Get Sameach! ready to feel the energy as our new generation of young CONGREGATION adults create a Shabbat LUBAVITCH Tuesday, 5/30, 7:39 pm: Tikvah service together with Eruv Shavouth Candlelighting. Rabbi Gindlin. This service 7:49 pm: Mincha. Maariv to will include their favorite follow. Shul open from 11:00 melodies and poetry. pm until 5:00 am for all night Friday, 5/19, 6:00 pm: Congregational Dinner & learning.

Wednesday, 5/31, 10:00 am: Family Shabbat Experience.

Shavouth & Shachris. 11:00 am: $8 for adults. Children under The Reading of the 10 13 is free.

Commandments. 12:30 pm: Friday, 5/26, 7:00 pm: Dairy Kiddush. 7:49 pm: Shabbat. Join Rabbi Gindlin Mincha. Maariv to follow. For for a spiritually renewing & more information, visit website meditative Shabbat experience. at www.longbeachshul.com Wednesday, 5/31, 10:00 or please send an email at am: Shavuot. Congregation Shir Chadash will join with longbeachshul@gmail.com.

Temple Beth Shalom at their locale for the first day of CONGREGATION Shavuot. The second day of SHIR CHADASH Wednesdays, 5/3, 5/10, Shavuot with Yizkor memorial 5/17 & 5/24, 3:30 pm: prayers will be held at Join us as we spend the Congregation Shir Chadash. afternoon with medieval Cheesecake & refreshments Biblical commentators Rashi, to follow.

Nachmanides, Rashbam, Ibn Ezra, etc. and half a dozen CONGREGATION of their esteemed colleagues. SHOLOM OF LEISURE Each week we focus on WORLD, SEAL BEACH the parsha, exploring the Sunday, 5/7, 12:00 pm: Commentators’ Bible in Lag B’Omer Community Picnic. depth. Rabbi Gindlin leads Located at CH 1 Picnic area. the interactive learning Kosher hot dogs, hamburgers, session which promises to salads & fruits with all the offer both intellectual and toppings.

Tuesday, 5/16, 1:30 pm: spiritual rewards.

Book Club. 7:00 pm: Game Night Party with Pizza.

Tuesday, 5/30, Time TBA: Eve of Shavout.

SHUL BY THE SHORE Tuesday, 5/30, 9:30 pm: Shavuot Celebration. Late Night Learning. Located at the Alpert Jewish Community Center on the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus.

Wednesday, 5/31, 10:00 am: Morning Service. Reading of the 10 Commandments.

Dairy lunch to follow. RSVP at susan@shulbytheshore.org.

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

TEMPLE BETH DAVID Saturday, 5/6, 7:00 pm: Casino Night. Martinis, appetizers, black jack, roulette & poker. Prizes include restaurant gift cards & tickets to Disneyland, Stars on Ice, and Angel’s baseball game. Cost: $50 during early RSVP. Price goes up to $60 afterwards.

Sunday, 5/7, 8:00 am: Noon Blood Drive.

Sunday, 5/14, 10:30 am: Mother’s Day Brunch.

Mothers are free & get a rose. $15 before Wednesday, May 10th. $20 after that.

RSVP required. Entertainment

by Temple Beth David Junior Choir.

Saturday, 5/20, 9:00 am: Mind, Body & Spirit Shabbat.

Breakfast is $6. RSVP by Thursday, May 18th. Choice of Yoga at Temple or Hike in Peters Canyon with 7 stops for praying.

Sunday, 5/28, 10:00 am: Mayer & Thalberg at MGM. Lecture by Robin Harrison.

Tuesday, 5/30, 6:00 pm: Shavout Light Dairy Dinner & Shabbat Service. 7:00 pm: Dramatic reenactment of our Israelite’s journey through the desert to Mt. Sinai. Chanting of the 10 Commandments.

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TEMPLE BETH OHR Friday, 5/19, Saturday, 5/20 & Sunday, 5/21, Various Times: Shabbaton with Marc Lee Raphael.

From May 19th to 21st, Shabbaton at Temple Beth Ohr will feature Marc Lee Raphael, Gumenick Professor of Judaic Studies, Professor of Religious Studies, Director of the Program in Judaic Studies, Department of Religious Studies, at the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA. This three-day event is on topics of general interest.

RSVP to the Temple Beth Ohr office at (714) 521-6765.

Free and open to the public.

TEMPLE ISRAEL Friday, 5/19, 7:00 pm: Pride Shabbat. Join Temple Israel with guest speaker, Carolyn Weiss. Come for the Shabbat Service followed by “How To Be A Trans Ally in the Trump Era: Recent Critical Issues.”

Synagogue Directory

CONGREGATIONS

Area Synagogue Upcoming Events

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 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 (I) 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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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

Chairman’s Reflections on Race With A View 2017

By Dr. Mark Dressner, Jewish Family & Children’s Service - Race With A View Committee Chairman

don’t want to wait until next month to thank all of you Dr. Mark who were involved in the Dressner event in some way, whether Chairman, you walked or ran, formed Race With A View Committee a team, sought pledges from your friends and family I am very excited for JFCS to support your efforts, Race With A View (RWAV) volunteered, or opted to sleep 2017. Although I am writing in on May 7 but sponsored this a few weeks prior to the the event instead. On behalf Race, we already have so of the staff, the RWAV many people registered for Planning Committee, and the Race as well as many new the JFCS Board of Directors, sponsors and relationships that I want to thank you for we look forward to cultivating your continued commitment over the years. Everyone who to this organization. Your wants to support our services, participation ensures that can begin a Sunday morning JFCS thrives and is here with a healthy event, and to serve our community in help bring attention to Mental the future with affordable, Health Awareness Month. professional counseling and In next month’s Jewish support services for all who Community Chronicle we will need us. feature a recap of and photos As a physician, I am very from the Race. However, I well aware of the need for

mental health services, as well as the fact that there is a shortage of mental health professionals to provide these much needed services.

By utilizing extremely wellsupervised Master Degree candidates and post-graduate Interns in the mental health field who must have service hours in order to be licensed, we are filling an extreme need here in Long Beach.

Not only do we directly deliver mental health services but we also make it possible to provide more licensed mental health providers to the community after their training.

We are able to empower people to make positive changes through professional, affordable counseling and support services. RWAV is just one of a handful of fun ways we strive to fund our mission.

Race With A View: Just the facts!

Who: What:

All ages, from under 5 to 95 and beyond!

5K or 10K walk or run along the beautiful downtown Long Beach waterfront.

Sunday, May 7 at 8:00 a.m.

When: Registration opens at 7:00 a.m.

Warm-up at 7:30 a.m.

Where: Starts at Pierpoint Landing next to the Aquarium of the Pacific. Park in the Aquarium garage.

How much: $35 for adults, $20 for students or form a team and pay $25 per member (minimum of 3 for a team) How: Visit www.racewithaview.com or call JFCS at (562) 427-7916 to register.

We still need your ongoing support to ensure that vital mental health and social services are available to all, without regard to religion, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.

I want to end thanking again all of our supporters,

from the volunteers, especially those from Wilson High School and NCJW, to our major financial donors who help us make progress toward our vision of a community healed, one person, one family at a time.

Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month!

By Leslie R. Evans, LCSW, JFCS Director of Social Work & Older Adult Services

In recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month, I wish I could write an article that celebrates some of the famous individuals who have made significant contributions to the world while living with mental illness.

Abraham Lincoln, Albert Einstein, Barbra Streisand, Frank Lloyd Wright, Georgia O’Keefe, Harrison Ford, Irving Berlin, Tipper Gore, & Walt Disney are just a few of the thousands of people who have not allowed their mental illnesses to prevent them from becoming celebrated artists, poets, scientists, actors, politicians… even President of the United States. I’d like to write an article about the millions of other smart, talented, successful, loving, brave individuals who are diagnosed with mental

health issues and accomplish extraordinary things every day….

Sadly, though, the first word that comes to mind when thinking about mental health awareness is “stigma.”

According to the Webster’s New World Dictionary, the short definition of stigma is, “a mark of disgrace or reproach.” It is a negative perception that causes someone to devalue or think less of another person.

In actuality, the meaning of stigma is really about discrimination and hate.

People with mental illness represent one of the most deeply stigmatized groups in American culture. Many of the over 46 million Americans who suffer from some type of mental health disorder often feel diminished, devalued

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and fearful because of the negative attitude society holds toward them.

As a result, people struggling with mental health challenges may not get the help they need for fear they will be discriminated against.

The desire to avoid public stigma causes people to drop out of treatment or avoid it entirely for fear of being associated with negative stereotypes. The impact of stigma is also felt by millions of family members, friends, and coworkers of those struggling with mental health issues.

People with mental health issues cope with stigma on a daily basis. But why should they? Mental illness is a disease just like diabetes and cancer and heart disease.

Why, then, are people

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with mental illness shamed, humiliated, and discriminated against more than those with other illnesses? During Mental Health Awareness month, I encourage everyone

to think about what you can do to combat the negative stereotypes surrounding those with mental health issues. Stigma should not be a barrier to seeking treatment.

Join us on May 6 at 11:00 a.m. at the Art Theatre 2025 E. 4th St. Long Beach A short documentary about a beauty salon located inside of a community mental health facility in Philadelphia. The people who run it are in recovery from mental illness and we get an intimate look at the incredible willpower they employ to take control over their lives and make profound changes for the better. During Mental Health Awareness month, join us for an opportunity to re-think human potential!

For reservations and information: Pattie Davidson (562) 427-7916 X235

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

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Israeli Cooking Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a Israel For Reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a Sr. Adult Trip to the Skirball . . . . . . . . . . 3a

Senior Shabbat Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a Swim Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4a Kids’ Night Out! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4a

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Message from the Executive Director

Ronnie Levine

As we once again look toward summer, this year May brings us the Jewish holidays of Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Israel’s Independence Day), Lag B’Omer and Shavuot.

On Passover, the people of Israel were freed from their enslavement to Pharaoh, and on Shavuot they were given the Torah and became a nation. Lag B’Omer occurs on the 33rd day between Passover and Shavuot, and weddings, parties, and haircuts are commonly scheduled on this day among Ashkenazi Jews. Shavuot is traditionally celebrated by staying up all night to study Torah, reading the Book of Ruth, and eating dairy foods such as cheesecake and blintzes. All three of these holidays celebrate life, an important Jewish value you can see reflected every day at the Alpert JCC, and May is no exception as we are gearing up for new activities and summer camp!

Adult Program Coordinator

Ronnie Levine is one of the tireless AJCC staff members who really makes this place run. She does so much for the J that it’s hard to know how she gets it all done. As Adult Program Coordinator, Ronnie helps with the Senior programs, the Jewish Life and Culture programs, and most of the special events, including the Jewish film festival, Purim carnival, vendor fairs, and the upcoming Yom Ha’Atzmaut program. Most of the trifolds in the Promenade are Ronnie’s handiwork, and you can see her staffing many programs. Ronnie is truly an invaluable part of the AJCC team.

Beginning on May 1, we start celebrating Yom Ha’Atzmaut! We will have a holiday table in the Promenade on Monday morning, and on Tuesday evening, May 2 at 5:30pm, we celebrate with the Temple Israel Choir, the Shtetl Menschen (our very own AJCC Klezmer band), and lots of arts and crafts projects for the kids! There will also be Israeli-style vegetarian food for purchase, followed by a free film screening of Touchdown Israel at 7pm.

Ronnie was born and grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, where her parents met after World War II. Her mother and brother are both Holocaust survivors who came to the United States in 1947. Her father emigrated here from Hungary in 1927 when he was 16. Ronnie went to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where she got her bachelor’s degree in English Lit. Her brother had moved to California in 1962, and when she graduated from college, he invited her to go to Yosemite with his family.

She fell in love with California and never went home! Ronnie got a job working for the Irvine Company, which, she says, “was a great place to work at the time, and that’s where I met my husband, Mike.

Also this month, we are excited to be showing the film 50/50: Rethinking the Past, Present & Future of Women + Power by Tiffany Shlain on Wednesday, May 10 at 7pm. The J will be joining thousands of organizations in a global conversation about what it will take to get a more gender-balanced world. This free event should be excellent, and I hope you will join in the conversation!

“When I got married, I had to get a different job, and I started working for CASA advertising, a job I absolutely loved. Mike got a job with the Contra Costa Times, and we moved up to Walnut Creek, where we lived for 14 years. I had a number of different jobs in those years. Mike then got a job at The Daily Breeze in Torrance in 1991, and we moved back down. My parents had already moved to Orange County, and I joined my brother and his family, my cousin, my mother-in-law, sisterin-law, and extended family. It was nice to move back and be so close to family!

Our annual Mother’s Day Vendor Fair will be in the Promenade from May 8-11, 9am-4pm. I’m sure you’ll find something for everyone on your Mother’s Day (and Father’s Day!) list. We will be having another great Senior Shabbat Lunch on Friday, May 19 at noon, and on May 24 at 6pm, you can enjoy another wonderful cooking class from Eileen Gelso. This time it’s Israeli Cooking! Her Jamaican cooking class was a big hit. I’m sure this will be even better! And our final Israel for Reel film for the season, Up the Wrong Tree, will be on Thursday, May 25 at 7pm.

“My son was born in 1994, and I found the J in 1999. I was looking for a pre-K program, and once we found it, that was it! Once you’re here, you’re a part of the JCC for life! My son went to camp here, and he was involved with Summer Stock, which I volunteered for. I also volunteered for the film festival, and I got to be really good friends with Susan Paletz. Most of my friends are people that I’ve met here— parents I met at preschool, people that I work with, and some of the members that I’ve met.

Please be sure to stop by our Holiday Table in the AJCC Promenade on Monday, May 1, to celebrate Yom Ha’Atzmaut, and Tuesday, May 30 to celebrate Shavuot.

And last, but certainly not least, Camp Komaroff begins June 19 and registration is open! For complete information on camp and the rest of the programs above, please visit our website, www.alpertjcc.org.

After my job with the text book company ended in 2008, I went to work in the office at Temple Beth Shalom. In 2010. I realized I needed more than a part-time job, and was hired to be a teaching assistant with the ECE. When the Adult Department was restructured in 2014, I started working full-time as the Program Administrative Assistant.

I wish you all a very happy Yom Ha’Atzmaut, and a wonderful May, and I look forward to seeing you all around the AJCC, Your Center For Life!

“This is the best job I’ve ever had. I love working here. I like the diversity of the job— I get to work with a lot of people and do a lot of work on my computer as well. I’ve gotten to know many members, and there’s such variety in the programming. You just don’t get that anywhere else. My co-workers are all hard-working and nice.

I feel like my department—Susan Paletz, Susan Mathieu, and Shlomit Jackson— make a really great team. I also work a lot with membership, customer service, our graphic designer John Reynoso, and the entire maintenance team.

Irene Velasquez in Membership even helped me solve a parking lot emergency once! More than anything, I love my job because I feel like I’m making a difference.”

L’Shalom

Jeffrey Rips AJCC Executive Director

Gesher Events

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

Ronnie is definitely making a difference, and we appreciate everything she does here at the Alpert Jewish Community Center!

- Interview by Erika Hillinger

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

Monthly Shabbat

Friday, May 5, 7:30pm

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.

Join the AJCC Team!

Wednesday, May 10, 7pm

Join thousands of organizations, companies, schools, museums, libraries and homes — anywhere people already gather — in a global conversation about what it will take to get to a more gender-balanced world across all parts of society: business, politics, economy, culture, home and more.

GesherCity Havdalah Bonfire Saturday, May 13, 7:30pm

Contact Dana Schneider for more information at (562) 426-7601 x1023

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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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.

Join the AJCC Runners team on our website.

Click on May 7 and follow the link.

Join GesherCity for a Havdalah Bonfire at Bolsa Chica State Beach!

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RACE WITH A VIEW 2017 5/10K, Run/Walk Sunday, May 7, 8am

50/50 Movie Screening and Discussion

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Fred Johnson, fjohnson@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601 x105

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Israel for Reel: Up the Wrong Tree Thursday, May 25, 7pm

The story of a restless soul who seeks salvation.

The last in this series of films shown this spring highlighting Israel and Israeli film makers.

Film will be shown at the JCC. Admission is free!

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

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

Holiday Table for Shavuot Tuesday, May 30, 9am

Holiday Table for Yom Ha'Atzmaut

Enjoy a holiday treat in the Promenade to celebrate Shavuot.

Enjoy a holiday treat in the Promenade to celebrate Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day.

Cookie Decorating with Mina Roades

Monday, May 1, 9am

Tuesday, June 6, 6pm

Enjoy this fun class with expert cookie decorator Mina Roades! $18 includes all supplies.

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

Happiness & Humor Group Friday, May 5, 11:30am

This FREE ongoing monthly group, led by Dr. Susan Mathieu, will help you find the positive side of life. All Senior adults are invited, so bring your friends and be ready to laugh. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

RSVP to Dr. Susan Mathieu, (562) 426-7601 x1721

Mother’s Day Vendor Fair

Sr. Adult Trip to the Skirball Cultural Center

May 8-11 • Monday-Thursday

Tuesday, May 9 Leave at 8:30am and return by 5pm

Lularoe Clothing for both women and children; Arbonne; jewelry; makeup, and more in time for Mother’s Day!

The day includes a tour, lunch and exhibition of Noah’s Ark. The Skirball is hosting this excursion so there is no charge. Limited space available.

Donations are always welcome.

Film Night 50/50: Rethinking the Past, Present & Future of Women + Power A film directed by Tiffany Shlain Wednesday, May 10, 7pm

Join us for a fascinating ride through pivotal moments in history with the women who have brought us to where we are today.

RSVP to Dr. Susan Mathieu, (562) 426-7601 x1721

Senior Shabbat Lunch Friday, May 19, 12pm

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

Israeli Cooking Class

Wednesday, May 24, 6pm

Learn about Israeli cuisine and prepare some favorite dishes.

Led by Eileen Gelso. $25

The Barbara & Ray Alpert Jewish Community Center

RSVP to Dr. Susan Mathieu, (562) 426-7601 x1721

Ongoing Alpert JCC Senior Activities

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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AQUATICS

Early Childhood Education

Alayna Cosores, acosores@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601 x1091

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

Kids’ Night Out

Saturday, May 13, 5-9pm

For children 2-6 years old.

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 RSVP to Danielle Fyvie at (562) 426-7601 x1093

Prep Swim Team

Tuesday & Thursday, 4:30-5:15pm

Ages 5-12 The Prep Swim Team is a perfect stepping stone to the more advanced Competitive Youth Swim Team. The goal of the program is to get kids ready for a swim team, Junior Lifeguard programs and/or water polo. Free Style, back stroke, butterfly and breast stroke are all taught and refined. Flip turns are introduced as well as dives and streamlined push-offs from the wall.

Participants must be able to swim 25 yards freestyle with side breathing $45/MVP; $60/Public (per month).

Water Polo Class

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

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

Kids’ Night Out!

Saturday, May 13, 5-10pm

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Grades K-9 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, May 10. Drop-ins will not be admitted.

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.

Contact Dana Schneider at dschneider@alpertjcc.org or at ext. 1023.

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

Student Spotlight: Getting to Know Maria Navarro!

Unique Jewish stories are the fuel for a strong Hillel and Maria Navarro is an integral part of our Hillel student leadership. Born and raised in Long Beach, Maria has embraced the local Jewish community as an essential part of her identity. Not only is it important for her to be surrounded by a community of like-minded, Jewish young adults, she has found purpose and success in her academic pursuit of a career in Artificial Intelligence. To wind down, Maria is up for anything fun, from playing flute with her brothers to camping away

As the academic year comes to an end, our Beach Hillel community comes together for Shabbat Soir ée, in which we celebrate the year!

From welcoming the new student leaders that have recently joined Hillel to celebrating the work of our graduating seniors, Shabbat Soiree serves as our opportunity to highlight every contribution from our students in enhancing Jewish student life. Our community gathers for Shabbat Soirée at the Alpert Hillel House on May 6th starting at 6:30 pm.

If you are interested in sponsoring a portion of

YOM HA’ATZMAUT COMMUNITY CELEBRATION Sunday, May 2nd, 2017 at 5:30 pm

Shabbat Soirée, please Rachel Kaplan, via email at contact our Executive Director, Rachel@BeachHillel.org.

Sharon–Carmel Hadassah & NCJW Welcomes Television & Radio Commentator Professor Laurie Levenson

Screening of the film: Touchdown Israel Starts at 7:00 pm The event is free! Open to the community.

At the Alpert Jewish Community Center on the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus

SAVE THE DATE Thursday June 15, 2017

2017 Combined Annual Meeting Jewish Federation Jewish Community Foundation OF GREATER LONG BEACH & WEST ORANGE COUNTY

Sharon-Carmel Hadassah and NCJW will be privileged to invite the public to hear from the always informative and entertaining Professor Laurie Levenson.

Attorney and professor, Laurie Levenson, is on the faculty of Loyola Law School, and is a television and radio commentator.

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from the city bustle. Despite all the wonderful programs in Beach Hillel, Maria loves the warm atmosphere surrounded by family that Shabbat dinner brings at the end of the week.

Our community is proud to have strong student leaders like Maria!

Wrapping It All Up With Shabbat Soiree!

We are delighted that she will, once again, join us as our annual favorite lecturer. Dr. Levenson is a much sought after speaker for her informed remarks and cogent observation on current issues. She often appears on CNN, CNBC, and the Fox News Channel to discuss cases. Dr. Levinson always selects topics that are current and of concert to her audience, and she manages to both charm and educate them at the same time.

Our meeting will once again be a joint luncheon meeting with NCJW. Please join us at the Golden Sails Restaurant, located at 6285 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA 90803.

Kindly RSVP by April 30th, 2017. The cost is $25

by RSVP date. After April 30th, will be $30.

Make check out to Hadassah and mail to: Roz Bassin, 7950 E. Cramer St., Long Beach, CA 90808.

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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

What’s New at SGI Children become more confident youngsters at camp as a result of the fulfilling activities every day!

SGI hosts a huge 63’ two lane waterslide that kids love. Some campers are apprehensive about the big slide. So this year, SGI has added an additional smaller inflatable water slide for the younger and more cautious campers. Rated for children from just 3’ tall, the Slippity Slide is 18’ long and 12’ tall, has a splash zone at the end of the slide and is protected with high inflatable walls and bumpers.

There are always amazing improvements being made to the camp program. We encourage you to view them at www.campsgi.com/new.

“The key to an engaging program is having exciting features that speak to many different interests and age levels,” said Rabbi Sender Engel, the camp director.

“We have been fortunate to be able to add quite a number of unique items that will thrill our campers.”

The camp program runs from June 26 through August 25 with flexible enrollment options. Parents will be glad to know that their children are in a safe environment and will be coming home with new lessons, friends, skills and spirited camp songs.

The phenomenal camp counselors are positive role models and have a warm, nurturing touch. The camp is

accredited by the American Camp Association and has its own EMT on staff.

The summer camp program is for children ages 2-14 and is conveniently located right off the 405 freeway.

Transportation, as well as extended care and hot lunches are available.

Parents can learn more, register, and even request a camp tour by visiting www.CampSGI.com or by contacting Rabbi Sender at (949) 381-5610 ext. 101 or sender@campsgi.com.

My School is Shrinking As part of the transition towards a 21st century style education, The Hebrew Academy is leading the way with extensive Project-Based Learning (PBL) programs.

The second semester PBL public presentation was an extraordinary in-depth and hands-on project​integrating mathematics​ and English​.

Kicking off the project, the students visited the Broad Museum located in Los Angeles, CA. They viewed an exhibit entitled “Under the Table” which showcased unique works of art scaled to larger-than-life proportions. Subsequently, students embarked on their own investigation of the concepts of scaling and proportions, using what they learned from classes

about measurement and conversions, as well as devising their own scale factors which use specific mathematical criteria! All of this learning was grounded in Common Core Standards for Ratios and Proportional Relationships.

Middle school students took life-sized objects and scaled them down to the point that they could be printed out at our Computer Center’s futuristic 3D printer! PreAlgebra students scaled an object to be proportionally larger than the original.

These students constructed life size board games from the smaller models, ensuring that all the pieces remained proportional.

In addition, our smart PreAlgebra students constructed

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geometric shapes using a straightedge, a compass, and a protractor. Our Algebra 1 students used their programming skills, as well as their knowledge of different types of equations and inequalities such as ellipses, parabolas, and complex trigonometric functions to create logos for a hypothetical toy company.

They even learned how to make interactive moving parts for their logos!

All of their work heeded the learning and parameters of proportionality, ensuring that their logos could easily be blown up or shrunk for different uses.

Parents of our brilliant students were invited to attend a presentation to be blown away at the incredible

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depth of knowledge their children had for such scientific matters, as well as the child’s articulation, both orally and written, in scaling.

The Hebrew Academy is grateful to the Alevy Foundation for funding the outstanding program in the middle school that has successfully launched the school into 21st century learning.

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Small Business accounting & income taxes for Corporations, Partnerships, Individuals 5242 Katella, #104, Los Alamitos

(562) 430-8231

Business Law, Insurance Law, Trusts and Estates 5242 Katella Ave., Suite 104 Los Alamitos, CA 90720

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ORTHODONTICS

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­PEDIATRICS

Tributes

Jewish

FEDERATION GENERAL FUND GET WELL SOON • Marion Solovei

Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff Linda & Sanford Simmons

HAPPY BIRTHDAY • Don Kaiser

Lynne & Neil Rosenstein

Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff

• Arthur Delao to Norma & Jan Stein

Ramandeep K. Barr,

Beloved Father & Father-in-Law

MD, FACC, FHRS

Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff

Robert S. Lee, MD

(562) 430-7533

• Greg Feldman to Jean Feldman

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Beloved Son

Performance Vein Institute of Los Alamitos

Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff

Your Legs Made Better

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

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

PODIATRY

Beloved Husband

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

• Jerry Horwitz to Sandy Horwitz

GASTROENTEROLOGY (562) 426-5151 Allan Effron, MD FACG

Stomach Pain, Change in Bowel Habits, Colon Cancer Screenings Most Insurance Accepted

(562) 882-0834

• Dr. Paul Hartstein to Dorothy Hartstein

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

(562) 427-7443

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homes each month!

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MAZEL TOV ON NEW BIRTHS • Sandy & Daryl Phillips

Linda & Sanford Simmons

IN HONOR OF YOUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY & LIZ’S BIRTHDAY • Liz & Jim Breslauer

Beloved Mother & Mother-in-Law

FACC, FACP

Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff Sandy & Daryl Phillips Sherri & Bernie Selmanson Linda & Sanford Simmons

Sandy & Daryl Phillips

• Gene Lentzner

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

Steven T. Forman, MD,

Beloved Father

Grandparents to Isla Rose Sumiye Brown

FACC, FSCAI, RVT

FACC, FACP, FSCAI, CCDS

• Dr. Eugene Temkin to Linda Temkin Waltzman

Marilyn & Bob Yassin

IN MEMORY OF • Harriet Calechman to Karen Calechman & Jerry Prell

Stuart Fischer, MD,

Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff Ann & Gene Lentzner Shari & Larry Nemirow Linda & Sanford Simmons

Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff

Beloved Husband

Shari & Larry Nemirow

• Ernest Levy to Steve & Nancy Levy

Beloved Father & Father-in-Law

Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff

• Andrew & Cantor Sara Hass

Parents to Lucy Charlotte Hass

Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff

THANK YOU FOR • Daryl Phillips

Remembering My Birthday Gene Lentzner

MAINTENANCE FUND FOR BENEFIT OF THE ALPERT JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER IN MEMORY OF • Mort Stuhlbarg to Susan Stuhlbarg Beloved Husband

Suzanne & Jeff Feder Arlene & Rick Freeman Judi & Arthur Gelb Lea & Dennis Gerber Francis Lofgren Shari & Larry Nemirow Gregory Owen Sandy & Daryl Phillips

ARLENE SOLOMON VISIONS ENDOWMENT FUND IN MEMORY OF • Arlene Solomon to Debi Felsenthal Shari & Larry Nemirow

Arlene & Rick Freeman Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff

Beloved Husband

• Rosecarrie Brooks

Beloved Son

• Mort Stuhlbarg to Susan Stuhlbarg

Sharon-Carmel Hadassah Binnie & Michele Berro

Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff

Alpert Jewish Community Center Binnie & Michele Berro

Beloved Husband

Temple Israel Binnie & Michele Berro

• Dr. Eugene Temkin to Romola “Romy” Temkin

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Jewish Community Foundation Binnie & Michele Berro

• Ann Millman

National Council of Jewish Women Binnie & Michele Berro

• Cher Krichmar

Temple Beth Ohr Jenna Rubenstein

Caryn & David Saine Marjory & Stephen Sebolsky

• Shirley Ross

Temple Beth David Binnie & Michele Berro Joan & Marty Flax

• Nancy Schneider

Jewish Family & Children’s Service Binnie & Michele Berro

IN MEMORY OF • Arlene Solomon to Debi Felsenthal Beloved Mother

Binnie & Michele Berro

TO ALL THE WOMEN OF VISION HONOREES Karen Strelitz

Jewish Community

FOUNDATION GERDA SEIFER YOM HASHOAH FUND IN MEMORY OF • Greg Feldman to his mother Jean Feldman Gerda & Harold Seifer

• Paul Hartstein to his wife Dorothy Hartstein Gerda & Harold Seifer

• Mort Stuhlbarg to his wife Susan Stuhlbarg Gerda & Harold Seifer

• Eugene Temkin

Gerda & Harold Seifer

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

Beloved Mother

2017 ARLENE SOLOMON VISIONS IN HONOR OF BEING NAMED A WOMAN OF VISION • Barbara Alpert

• Mark Sloan to Sharon & Matt Sloan

• Lea Gerber

• Andrea Friedenthal

AJCC GENERAL FUND IN MEMORY OF • Gerald Horwitz to Sandy Horwitz Beloved Husband

Jessie Butler

• Norman Pokras to Sheila Pokras Beloved Husband

Jessie Butler CONTINUED ON PAGE 19

COMMUNITY

TEMPLE BETH SHALOM OF LONG BEACH

TBS TEENS

Calling all Pan Players!

Ends of Year BBQ

Our next Pan Tournament

Save the Date & Join Us For our End of Year BBQ Bash!

is Wednesday, May 3rd

Sunday, May 7

There’s always lots of fun to be had when our bunch gets together! Look for more info coming soon!

For more info, contact Ann Millman at (562) 439-8010

Questions? Contact Lynne Mizrahi @ 714-801-1904

Family Celebration

Friday, May 19th

Sisterhood Shabbat

Tuesday, May 30th

Join us for our Family Shabbat service, led by Hazzan Judy Sofer and special guest, Leeav Sofer of the band "Mostly Kosher"

Friday, May 12th at 7:45 pm

Everyone is welcome to come, participate & enjoy this Shabbat celebration honoring our TBS Sisterhood and their esteemed service to us and the entire community.

Join us for a special Oneg following the service!

6:30pm | Dinner 7:45pm | Shavuot Services

Everyone is welcome!

Join us for this fun-filled Family Celebration!

At Shavuot, we celebrate receiving the Torah at Sinai and read the story of Ruth.

Dinner @ 6:00 pm; Service @ 7:15 pm RSVP to office@tbslb.org by May 16

*Suggested Donation of $10/family for dinner

Cost: Donation of $5/per or $15/family

March Torah School and Youth Events at TBS: TORAH SCHOOL: Tuesdays through May 23rd @ 4:15 pm & Sunday, May 7 @ 9:00 am.

For students in K-7th grade.

PRE-SCHOOL: Sunday, May 7 @ 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.

Temple Beth Shalom

Join us for Weekly Services:

3635 Elm Avenue Long Beach, CA 90807 Tel: (562) 426-6413 Web: www.TBSLB.org

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

TRIBUTES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18

• Herbert Samuels to Laurie & Robert Raykoff Beloved Father & Father-in-Law

Edie & Joel Brodsky Jessie Butler Judi & Gordon Lentzner

• Bernie Sayone to John & Judy Sayone Beloved Father

Jessie Butler

AJCC tributes: 562-426-7601 EXT 1421

JFCS GENERAL FUND IN MEMORY OF • Jerry Horwitz to Sandy Horwitz Beloved Husband

Rosecarrie Brooks & Dr. Alan Brooks

IN HONOR OF ISLA, MAX & THEA • Sandy & Daryl Phillips

• Dr. Eugene Temkin to the Family of Dr. Eugene Temkin

Binnie & Jack Berro

Barbara & Arthur Miller

MARCIE BALAN BLAKEY FUND IN MEMORY OF • Jerry Horwitz to Sandy Horwitz

ARNOLD & LAURA ORLOFF SELFSUFFICIENCY FUND N MEMORY OF • Laura Orloff to the Orloff Family

Beloved Husband

Alene & Bruce Balan Shirley & Eugene Ross Phyllis Spear

Lyda Bass Binnie & Jack Berro Susan & Scott Corwin

The Dobrofsky Family Jean Feldman Lynn & Jack Grindstaff Sharon & John Hays Joyce Palbaum Lucille Rock Nancy & Mark Speizer Barbara & Richard Warren Elaine Warren & Family Barbara Wolfe

JFCS tributes: 562-427-7916

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Temple Israel Board of Directors

diSruPtive thinkinG: a Study of five JeWiSh artiStS Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.

May 4, 11 and 18 with Rabbi Steven Moskowitz

For Membership Information, contact us at 562.434.0996

Pride Shabbat

GueSt SPeaker - Carolyn WeiSS Friday, May 19 at 7:00 p.m.

Following Shabbat Services

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In the decades since our founding, we have grown into a thriving, dynamic, inclusive community, welcoming all who seek to learn, experience and celebrate Judaism.

Our members come from all walks of life, including singles, traditional and nontraditional families, gays/lesbians, Jews of color, interfaith couples, retirees and young adults. We are a house of prayer, study and caring – We are a family!

tikkun leil Shavuot a Peak exPerIenCe of muSiC, Study and SPiritual uPlift

Thursday, May 30 at 6:45 p.m. with Rabbi Steven Moskowitz, and Sharon Amster Brown

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