Jewish Community Chronicle - May 2018 Issue

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FEATURE STORY

Thank You - Solar Project Ribbon Cutting

By Danny Levy, Director of Development

On Sunday March 25, 2018, the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus celebrated the completion of the Solar and Roof project by flipping the ceremonial switch on over 1,700 solar panels. The panels cover 75% of the campus roof and half of the parking lot. The panels will bring an over 50 percent cost savings in electrical energy for the campus, saving nearly $2.5 million over the 25 year expected lifetime of the system. The solar array represents one of the largest and most advanced solar installations in the city of Long Beach. The project also includes 6 EV charging stations.

The $1.5 million dollar donor funded project, working with Alacrity Energy, began construction in late January 2018 and was completed on time and on budget. One donor family in particular stepped up to help with the majority of the funding.

An additional $350,000 was raised from the rest of the community, showing a great interest in making the campus more sustainable. On top of this, the Federation allocated $600,000 to

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evaluate our needs, including Eli Ben-Shmuel, Jack Berro, Rick Burney, Hank Feldman, Rob Feldman, Rick Freeman, Yitzy Geisinsky, Dennis Gerber, Deborah Goldfarb, Mark Grisafe, Gordon Lentzner, Judith Lentzner, Kathryn Miles, Shari Nemirow, and Jeffrey Rips.

(insert) Yitzy Geisinsky and Daryl Phillips flipping the switch; (right) Binnie & Jack Berro cut the ribbon.

replace the entire roof of the building, creating a wonderful, strong home for the Solar system.

We would like to thank the Campus Operations Committee members, who helped

Below are listed the names of all those community members who helped contribute gifts to the project. The campus and the community thank you.

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T O THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR SUPPORTING THE

WEINBERG JEWISH FEDERATION CAMPUS SOLAR PANEL ROOF PROJECT Mr. and Mrs. Jack Berro and Family

Drs. Felice Adler-Shohet & Jack Shohet Dr. & Mrs. Seymour Alban Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Alhadeff Mrs. Barbara Alpert Ms. Shelby Alpert-Waldman Mr. & Mrs. Kenny Baines Mr. & Mrs. Ned Bassin Mr. & Mrs. Mark Beizer Mr. & Mrs. Eliezer Ben-Shmuel Mr. Melvin Berger & Ms. Wendy Golden Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Besley Mr. Barry Borkin Mr. & Mrs. Alan Brawer Mr. & Mrs. James Breslauer Mr. & Mrs. Michael Brilliant Dr. & Mrs. Charles Brodsky Dr. & Mrs. Joel Brodsky Mr. & Mrs. Michael Brodsly Dr. & Mrs. Alan Brooks Mr. & Mrs. Richard Brown Mr. & Mrs. Richard Burney Mrs. Jessie Butler Mrs. Frieda Caplan Mrs. Miriam & Irving* Carr Dr. & Mrs. Stuart Chalfin Ms. Deborah Chankin & Mr. David Gould Mr. & Mrs. Scott Charmack Mrs. Barbara Cohen Mr. & Mrs. Marc Davidson Drs. Matthew Davis & Mark Dressner Ms. Rebecca Dolhinow & Mr. James Jacobs Mr. & Mrs. John Donovan Mr. & Mrs. Michael Edwards Mr. Andy Eiser

Mr. Jay Eiser Mr. Justin Eiser Dr. & Mrs. Joel Epstein Dr. & Mrs. Earl Feiwell Mr. & Mrs. Rob Feldman Mr. & Mrs. Gary Fields Mr. & Mrs. Steve Fingerhut Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Friedman Mrs. Alicia Friedmann & Mr. Brian Wiltjer Mr. Chance Gath Mr. & Mrs. Ned Gaylord Mr. & Mrs. Yitzy Geisinsky Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Gerber Rabbi & Mrs. Mark Goldfarb Mr. & Mrs. David Goldstein Mrs. Cynthia S. Gordon & Mr. Myron Wollin Dr. & Mrs. Stuart Green Mr. & Mrs. Michael Greenspan Dr. Anne Gundry Mr. & Mrs. Joshua Holzmann Dr. & Mrs. Daniel Honigman Mr. & Mrs. Alan Jarrick Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Kaiser Mr. & Mrs. Don Kaiser Rabbi & Mrs. Drew Kaplan Mr. & Mrs. Steven Keiles Drs. Aaron & Leslie Kern Dr. & Mrs. Joel Kizner Mr. Stephen Klein Dr. Arthur Kreitenberg & Mrs. Melissa Carr-Kreitenberg Mr. Robert Kronick Ms. Ariela Laibson Mrs. Geraldine Landes Mr. Jerome Leff Mrs. Judith Leff

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Mr. & Mrs. David Lemmerman Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Lentzner Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Lentzner Mr. Danny Levy Mr. Walter L. Levy Dr. & Mrs. James Linden Mr. & Mrs. Richard Lipeles Mrs. Ana Maria Luna Ms. Shawn MacDuff Mr. & Mrs. Bill MacLaren Mr. & Mrs. Michael Martin Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Mermelstein Rabbi & Mrs. Steven Moskowitz Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Nemirow Mrs. Mercedes Neves-Hatchwell & Mr. Monty Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Charles Niederman Mrs. Linda Palitz Mr. & Mrs. Matt Paretsky Mrs. Melissa Pearson-Campbell & Mr. Tut Campbell Mr. & Mrs. Kevin L. Peterson Mr. & Mrs. Daryl Phillips Mr. & Mrs. Gary Phillips Mr. & Mrs. Greg Phillips Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Raykoff Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Rips Mr. David Rosen Mr. Michael Rosen & Mrs. Deborah Lewis Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rosenberg Mrs. Shirley Ross Mr. William Ross Mr. & Mrs. Toby Rothschild Dr. & Mrs. David Sacks Mrs. Louise Saltzer Mr. & Mrs. Todd Scherwin Mr. & Mrs. Mark Schneider

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Mr. Sidney Schulman Dr. & Mrs. Harold Seifer Mr. & Mrs. Bernie Selmanson Mr. & Mrs. Leon Shoag Mrs. Ivy Shohet Drs. Lance & Rochelle Sieger Mr. & Mrs. Sanford Simmons Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Simon Mr. & Mrs. Martin Simon Ms. Nancy Slusher Mrs. Arlene Solomon* Mr. & Mrs. Jan Stein Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Stewart Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Stoica Mr. & Mrs. Tim Strelitz Mrs. Susan & Mort* Stuhlbarg Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Sukman Dr. & Mrs. Marc Tamaroff Dr. & Mrs. Murray Taubman Ms. Rachel Tichauer Dr. & Mrs. Mike Walter Mr. & Mrs. Israel Weinberg Mr. David Wiese & Mrs. Wendy Manasse Wiese Mr. & Mrs. Howard Weiss Dr. & Mrs. Barry Zamost Dr. Marvin Zamost & Mrs. Linda Hayley Ms. Sunny Zia Drs. David Tillman & Karen Zoller P2S Engineering, Inc Kenneth Cecil, Accountancy Corporation * of Blessed Memory We apologize for any names inadvertently left off this list.

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Above & Beyond: Duty Calls Spotlight

By Danny Levy, Director of Development

Jan Stein JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PRESIDENT

Deborah Goldfarb CEO

Danny Levy DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

King Chan MARKETING COORDINATOR

INSIDE THE CHRONICLE

The Jewish Community

The Torah and the Jewish People

By Rabbi Abba Perelmuter

Jewish Community Foundation 2018 Grant Awards

By Sharon Kenigsberg, Director of Endowments & Community Development

Around the J May Events at the Alpert Jewish Community Center

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Above & Beyond: Duty Calls Spotlight

(l-r): Daryl Phillips (Jewish Federation’s President), Alan Brawer (Above & Beyond Chair), and Don Kaiser (Men’s Philanthropy Chair).

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2018 Above & Beyond Honorees: (l-r): Steve Greenspan, Ralph Labelson, Deni Volkoff, Jay Eiser, Gordon Lentzner, Harvey Labko, Stanley Yellin, Geoff Carr, Rick Freeman, Charles Niederman, David Saine, David Gollub.

Not pictured: Dr. Parviz Parhami Photo Credit: King Chan

Above & Beyond is the Jewish Federation Men’s Philanthropy Annual Community Campaign event for men across the spectrum of our Jewish community.

We join together to honor, learn and share the strength we have together, to care for the vulnerable, and to invest in the future of our children.

This years event was amazing. We honored 13 incredible men from our local Jewish community agencies and synagogues, for their many contributions in going “above and beyond” as

each other through Jewish values and commitment to community.

Through business and social networking, leadership, philanthropy, and leveraging its collective power, Men’s Philanthropy provides our community with assistance when needed, and support for Jews here at home, Israel, and around the world.

Don Kaiser, Chair of Men’s Philanthropy, invites more men to join the cabinet and help plan future events.

Call (562) 426-7601 ext. Captain Jon Kurtz, USN (l) served as this year’s Above & Beyond: Duty Calls guest speaker, with Alan Brawer (r) chairing this year’s event.

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well as having served our country in the military. There were over 145 men and some women in attendance.

The guest speaker was Captain Jon Kurtz, USN (Ret) and he had the room in full command.

To follow the theme of “Duty Calls”, the event was held at the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos, CA. Alan Brawer was the masterful Chair for this year’s event.

Men’s Philanthropy is a fellowship of dynamic Jewish men- brothers, fathers, sons and friends - who inspire

Photo Credit: King Chan

Jewish Federation Jewish Community Foundation OF GREATER LONG BEACH & WEST ORANGE COUNTY

2018 Combined Annual Meeting

Thursday, June 14, 2018 6:00 pm Hors d’oeuvres 7:00 pm Annual Meeting Please RSVP by June 11 events@jewishlongbeach.org or 562-426-7601 ext. 1314 Generously Sponsored by

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ENSURE OUR FUTURE Jewish Community Foundation 2018 Grant Awards

By Sharon Kenigsberg, Director of Endowments & Community Development

and train volunteer and professional leadership; and establish programs which maintain and strengthen Jewish identity, commitment and continuity.

The role of the Foundation is to assist individuals, organizations, and various Jewish agencies in fulfilling their missions today, and for the future. The Foundation accomplishes this goal through the development and management of permanent endowment funds, lifetime gifts, bequests in wills and trusts, Temple Beth David received a Foundation grant last year for teens charitable gift annuities, (pictured here) to participate in the Audre Rapoport L’Taken Social advised funds, Justice Seminar, in Washington, D.C. This seminar, sponsored by the donor family funds, and donations Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism, allows teens the opportunity to learn about, share, and formulate perspectives on social action and of other appreciated justice. The teens also were able to present their views to legislators on assets.

In addition to Capitol Hill. providing tax benefits to Shabbat Family Retreats, can continue to strengthen the donors, community member participation in the student leadership training, our entire community.”

Foundation provides income programs to engage Jewish to the Jewish Community teens and young adults, Granting Process Unrestricted transportation for seniors Grant applications are Foundation and assisting students with sent to all local Jewish Fund which is available for special needs... These agencies and organizations. grants. are among the range of The requests are reviewed projects receiving grants by the Foundation Grants For over 40 years the this year from the Jewish Committee and their Jewish Community Foundation Community Foundation’s recommendations are then of Greater Long Beach and Unrestricted Fund (please approved by the Foundation West Orange County has been see sidebar).

Board. In addition to Chair, partnering with donors and “The Foundation Grants Sherri Selmanson, the community organizations to help them meet their individual Committee is pleased that members of the Foundation philanthropic goals, while we are once again able to Grants Committee included: ensuring the future of the vibrant give Jewish organizations Cheryl Avirom, Karen network of programs and services a chance to receive small Codman, Rosecarrie Brooks, provided by our communal grants to enhance their Melissa Carr-Kreitenberg, agencies. The Foundation programs,” said Sherri Helen Rosenberg, and currently has nearly $18 million Selmanson, Chair of Nicole Honigman. The goal of assets under management. the Foundation Grants is to strengthen our Jewish We offer professional investment Committee. “If all of us Community by providing management, a variety of participate in the Foundation, funds for projects that: Endowment Fund options, a our funds will grow and more meet emergency situations; Donor Advised Philanthropic Fund program, and pride money will be available for establish innovative or ourselves on the ability to help community grants. I invite experimental new programs; each individual donor leave everyone to learn how easy assure provision of quality a personal legacy. For more it is to open a Donor Advised Jewish education; enhance information or to speak with a Fund or leave a bequest in the provision of health Foundation staff member, please your will or trust so that we and social services; recruit call (562) 426-7601 ext. 1008.

2018 Grant Award Recipients Alpert Jewish Community Center (AJCC)

The AJCC will receive a grant to provide scholarships for the Jewish Teens in our area whose families need assistance in order for them to participate in the JCC Maccabi ArtsFest this summer.

Maccabi ArtsFest is an exceptional program/event for Jewish youth and every Jewish youth who has the ability and needs financial assistance should be allowed to participate.

Beach Hillel

Hillel will receive a grant to continue to enhance their leadership training for students. The goal of the program is to create a cohesive group of student leaders that will be able to better serve their peers. Ideally it would be used for a three-part program that brings the student leaders together to learn, implement and reflect.

Chabad of Los Alamitos

Chabad of Los Alamitos will receive a grant to expand the services, volunteer training and quality of their Ethel’s Chicken Soup Program - which brings hot meals and warm visits to local seniors and families in crisis. The program engages high school students and others- bringing generations together and serving those in need.

Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS)

JFCS will receive a grant from the Ruth and Louis Davis Transportation Fund which will help provide seniors with safe and accommodating rides to activities at synagogues and events held at the Alpert Jewish Community Center. Providing seniors with transportation will enhance their social life, health and well-being, and provide them with the opportunity to gain support from fellow Jewish seniors and agencies in their community.

Temple Beth David

Temple Beth David will receive a grant for a Shabbat weekend retreat for families. The goals of the weekend are to build closer relationships within one another, to offer a camp like experience in an informal environment for Jewish learning through discussion, song, prayer, and arts and craft activities. Experiences like this can strengthen Jewish identity and provide life long memories.

Temple Israel

Temple Israel will receive a grant to provide a series of programs related to science and Judaism. The overall theme of the series of programs is Artificial Intelligence: Exciting Opportunities, Challenging Ethical Issues. As part of the series, there will be programs for adults, for youth, and for youth and adults together.

This grant would help to fund an element of the youth and the joint youth-adult programs. Temple Israel will collaborate with area synagogues to include their students in these sessions.

The Hebrew Academy

Hebrew Academy will receive a grant to expand on a pilot program launched in the 2017-2018 school year, which helped support struggling students, in need of behavioral support. As a result of systematic assessment and observation, and with the help of a professional behavior specialist, the Hebrew Academy has determined that behavior support is a necessary component of their efforts to improve academic achievement for all students.

The behavioral specialist will help train teachers to attend to the needs of the struggling student while effectively meeting the needs of the rest of the class. The grant will also help enhance the quality of health and social services at a Jewish Day School.

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The Torah and the Jewish People

By Rabbi Abba Perelmuter

Seven weeks after celebrating the holiday of Passover we come together to celebrate Rabbi Abba another Perelmuter great Jewish holiday called Shavuot.

Unfortunately, many Jews are unfamiliar with this beautiful holiday and never get a chance to experience the wonderful Mitzvot and customs associated with it. Shavuot is the time when we commemorate the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai over 3,300 years ago. At Mount Sinai G-d and the Jewish people

entered covenant that still exists today. We, the Jewish people, accepted the Torah and committed to keeping its Mitzvot as carefully as possible.

For over 3,300 years Jewish parents have been passing down the Torah and its teachings to the next generation. Each generation has held the Torah closely and made sure to instill the values in their children. This is a responsibility that is given to every Jewish father and mother, the responsibility of Jewish education. The Book of Proverbs says, “Hear, my child, the teaching of your father and do not forsake the teaching of your mother.“ This verse says to

me that the burden of Jewish education, and ultimately Jewish survival, is not on the schools or Shuls or even the community, but on the fathers and mothers who are raising their children.

Young Jewish parents need to take this idea seriously. In a world of short attention spans and fads that fade quickly, our bond with the Torah is threatened.

Now more than ever, we need to show our children the important lessons of the Torah, the beauty of the Mitzvot, and the sanctity of the Jewish nation.

Let Shavuot be a reminder to all of us of the deep commitment that our people have to the Torah.

Unlike the last holiday when we had to eat less than desirable foods to commemorate the miracles done for the Jews, during this holiday of Shavuot, we eat cheesecake and blintzes and decorate our houses with flowers; why would we want to miss out on this?!

This year, Shavuot is on Sunday, May 20, 2018.

Go to Shul, read the Ten Commandments, eat delicious food, and be an active participant in a project that has spanned 3,300 years.

Happy Shavuot!

Rabbi Abba Perelmuter is the Senior Rabbi of Shul By The Shore in Long Beach, CA.

Please contact the synagogue directly with any questions using the Synagogue Directory (right).

Also, see our online Community Calendar at jewishlongbeach.org for more community event listings.

CONGREGATION SHIR CHADASH Thursday, 5/3, 5/17 & 5/31, 10:00 am: Kundalini Yoga & Meditation. All levels are welcome. Free and open to the public.

Monday, 5/21, 9:30 am: Passover represents bare, unbridled freedom. Shavuot, seven weeks later, represents relationship, covenant & commitment - the gift of Torah.

Come relive the experience.

Dairy treats & refreshments to follow.

Wednesday, 5/23 &

community baseball game.

For more information, please contact (562) 621-9828 or rabbilevi@shulbytheshore.org

5/30, 2:30 pm: Torah Text Study Class. Gather with Rabbi Gindlin to study Torah through the lens of our sages, and reflect on the relevance of the Torah’s message in our lives.

Wednesday, 5/23, 7:00 pm: “Defying Stereotypes: How to Coexist in a Loving Manner”. In a world where religion seems to divide us, join in to learning about these various faith & how religious prejudices damage our society, as well as what we can do to challenge them. Learn about Judaism

with Rabbi Mariana Gindlin.

In partnership with the South Coast Interfaith Council.

Free & open to the public.

Friday, 5/25, 7:00 pm: Upgrade Your MOJO! For a spiritually renewing & meditative Shabbat experience, join Rabbi Mariana Gindlin.

SHUL BY THE SHORE Sunday, 5/6, 12:00 pm: BBQ Fest. Located at Wardlow Park, 3457 Stanbridge Ave., Long Beach, CA. Food for sale.

Featuring a jumping castle &

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 & Cypress (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)

Area Synagogue Upcoming Events BEIT HALEV Friday, 5/4, 6:00 pm: Livestream Services. Found online at https://www. facebook.com/galityomtov or visit livestream.com/ galityomtov Saturday, 5/19, 6:00 pm: Livestream Erev Shavuot Services on Rabbi LevySlater’s webpages.

Sunday, 5/20, 10:30 am: Shacharit Shavuot Services & Yizkor on Rabbi LevySlater’s webpages.

Synagogue Directory

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TEMPLE BETH DAVID Sunday, 5/6, 8:00 am: Blood Drive.

Thursday, 5/10, 12:00 pm: Lunch & Learn.

Sunday, 5/13, 10:30 am: Mothers Day Brunch.

Mothers are free, sponsored by the Brotherhood.

Tuesday, 5/15, 10:30 am: Club 55.

Sunday, 5/20, 10:00 am: Shavuot & Confirmation Service.

TEMPLE ISRAEL Thursday, 5/10, 7:00 pm: Joys of Jewish Learning Pilger Lectureship with Guest Rabbi Sharon Brous. Rabbi Brous is the Founder & Senior Rabbi of IKAR. Her topic is “Excavate, Regenerate, Radiate: Wisdom from our tradition on what to avoid & what to aspire to when working toward communal & social change.

Mail to:

PO Box 2901 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Meet at:

Clubhouse 3 Lobby 1421 Northwood Road Seal Beach, CA 90740 Fridays 7:00 PM, and Saturdays 9:30 PM Contact: President Carol Levine Phone: Direct - 562-505-3622 Phone: Membership - 562-331-3949 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) 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, CA 92648 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@tbolm.org Website: www.tbolm.org 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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Message from the Executive Director It’s hard to believe that the sunniest season is only two months away! Here at your AJCC, excitement is building for all the many programs and classes offered during summertime. From Camp Komaroff specialty programs like teen river rafting, WeBreak Hip Hop dance classes, and a Musical Theater Workshop, to Summer of Fun’s Popsicles in the Promenade and Tuesdays at the Pool—there is something for everyone!

We can’t wait for you to jump in.

On Sunday, June 24, I hope you’ll join us for our second-ever Jewish Festival and Open House. This day-long event is a terrific opportunity to introduce friends and family to all the J has to offer, and to check out all the summer activities on the horizon. Free and open to the entire community, the Open House and Jewish Festival features samplings of our (delicious) Jewish traditions, BBQ on the pool deck, free fitness classes, and tours of our Early Childhood Education Program.

Mark your calendars now for this fun and engaging day!

Speaking of our award-winning preschool (did you see that we were just voted Most Loved Preschool in Long Beach by Macaroni Kid?), registration for summer and fall sessions is now open! Classes fill up quickly, so please see the ECE Front Desk, call (562) 426-7601 x1090, or visit alpertjcc.org for more information. In addition, we welcome you to register now for Camp Komaroff Summer 2018 and Kids’ University 2018-2019 (visit alpertjcc.org).

No matter your age or lifestyle, the Alpert JCC has an activity for you. We’re proud to partner with Hadassah Southern California to present Healthy Skin Is In on May 8—the third installment of our Women’s Health Series. This educational presentation will address melanoma awareness and the latest data on prevention, treatment, and research. And on May 14, we’ll welcome the new moon with a rosh chodesh Meditation on Illuminating the Light Within, featuring meditation specialist Adrian Hovard. Both events highlight the AJCC’s commitment to providing you services that enhance your soundness of mind, body, and soul.

If you’d like to join us for either event, please contact Shlomit Jackson at (562) 426-7601 x1067.

I look forward to seeing you at these exciting upcoming happenings at the J this summer—I hope you’ll attend more than one! Here at the J, we’re all grateful for your support and involvement. Your participation is what makes our community so diverse and special—and what ensures that Your Center for Life will be here for many years to come.

L’Shalom

Jeffrey Rips AJCC Executive Director

2a 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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Shlomit Jackson, sjackson@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601 x1067

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

Mah Jong Beginner Class

Looking to volunteer?

Thursdays, May 3, 10, 17, 1-4pm

RSVP is one of the largest volunteer networks in the nation for people 55 and over. You can use the skills and talents you’ve learned over the years, or develop new ones, while serving in a variety of volunteer activities within your community.

This three-week class will teach you to play the ever-popular tile game that has been addicting people around the world since the Qing dynasty.

Taught by Linda Simmons. $20/MVP; $25/Public

Contact Gayle Ehrenberg, (562) 506-2801

Hadassah and AJCC Women's Health Series

SENIOR ADULTS

Melanoma Awareness Tuesday, May 8, 6:30pm

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

Join us for an educational and informative presentation on melanoma awareness and hear the latest on prevention, treatment, and research.

• Dr. Hadas Skupsky, Dermatologist & Dermatopathologist • Elise Feldscher, Mother of a young melanoma patient • Fay Thaw, Hadassah Advocate $18 per person; $10/Student Price

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Shlomit Jackson, (562) 426-7601 x1067

Chodesh Iyar - Meditation on Illuminating the Light Within I AM THAT I AM with meditation specialist Adrian Hovard Monday, May 14, 7pm

Happiness & Humor Group

The new moon is a time of new beginnings, literally and figuratively.

It’s usually accompanied by a feeling of excitement and possibility.

Embrace it! This phase is about self-discovery and intent and is the phase that involves the emotional body. FREE

Friday, May 4, 11:30am

Did you know that humor helps us connect with others and reduces depression?

My grandmother was a very tough woman.

She buried three husbands and two of them were just napping!

-Rita Rudner

RSVP Shlomit Jackson, (562) 426-7601 x1067

All Senior adults are invited to this FREE ongoing monthly group, led by Dr. Susan Mathieu. Light refreshments will be served.

Mother’s Day Cooking Class

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

Join us as Chef Eileen shares the cooking knowledge passed down from her mother. This is a hands-on cooking experience. $30 per person

Wednesday, May 16, 6pm

RSVP to Shlomit Jackson, (562) 426-7601 x1067

Film shown in honor of Israel’s 70th birthday

Israel for Reel: “Baba Joon” Thursday, May 17, 7pm

Film shown in the Lipeles Auditorium Yitzhak runs the turkey farm his father built after they emigrated from Iran to Israel. He hopes his 13year-old son, Moti, will continue the proud family tradition, but Moti’s passion lies in fixing up cars.

Yitzhak takes Moti's refusal to take over the farm as a personal rejection, and the result sets off a chain of events that causes familial turmoil. FREE

Mother’s Day Luncheon Wednesday, May 9, 12pm

Hosted by Binnie & Jack Berro and Family. In Loving Memory and Appreciation of their mother and grandmother, Flora Spellens. The menu includes homemade blintzes by Jessie Butler, assorted jams, sour cream, tuna salad, fresh fruit, fresh rye, egg and onion bread, freshly baked cookies, and ice cream.

Entertainment will follow this special luncheon.

Donations for AJCC Adult Programming are welcome.

Shlomit Jackson, (562) 426-7601 x1067

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

The Barbara Alpert Chorus Wednesdays, 10:30am

Please join us! Strong singing voice not required. Frank Mcilquham from "The Rock Club - Music is The Remedy" will lead the group along with a pianist. This group experience promises to be uplifting and a lot of fun.

Shavuot Holiday Table Friday, May 18, 9am

Susan Mathieu, (562) 426-7601 x1721

Enjoy a dairy holiday treat in honor of Shavuot

Senior Lunch Program Wednesdays, 12pm

Each week, the Alpert JCC welcomes local seniors into our Center for a hot lunch and companionship. Staffed by volunteers who have become like family to these seniors, this weekly meal is just one example of the many ways we help keep older members of our community engaged, active, and connected. $6/MVP; $7/Public

Kabbalah Class Wednesdays, 12pm

Enhance or begin your knowledge of Kabbalah, an aspect of Jewish mysticism.

Rabbi Abba Perelmuter teaches this class with his keen sense of wit and knowledge of Judaism and its teachings. Open to the community. Free.

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

Ongoing Alpert JCC Senior Activities

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

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Weekly Shabbat Candle Lighting Fridays, 3:30pm

Join Shlomit Jackson and the AJCC community for Shabbat candle lighting, Kiddush, and HaMotzi. Grape juice and challah provided.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Fred Johnson, fjohnson@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601 x1056

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

Register for Summer and Fall at the Alpert JCC Early Childhood Education Program

Massage Therapy

A massage isn't just much-needed pampering--it's therapy for your whole body! Consider massage appointments an essential part of your personal wellness plan and work with our certified massage therapists to establish a treatment schedule that best meets your needs!

Register Today!

Please call for more information.

Space is limited and our classes fill up quickly.

Sign up at the ECE Front Desk or call (562) 426-7601 x1090

Kids’ Night Out!

Massage Pricing

Saturday, May 12, 5-9pm

30-Minute - $40/MVP; $50/Public 60-Minute - $68/MVP; $85/Public • 90-Minute - $98/MVP; $125/Public SAVE with Package Pricing!

(5) 60-Minute Massages - $315/MVP; $395/Public 60-Min Massage Gift Certificates available: $68/MVP; $85/Public Call today to schedule your appointment (562) 426-7601 x1051

Take advantage of our Kids’ Night Out Program.

The kids, here at the AJCC, having fun with our amazing staff; you with 4 hours to spend however you wish. Can’t beat that! $30/First child; $25/Second child Sign up at the ECE or call (562) 426-7601 x1090

SPORTS & RECREATION

Join Us for our FREE From The Beginning Class!

Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30am

Member Courtesy Desk (562) 426-7601 x1051

Newborn-Walking with an Adult This is a great way to meet new families, make friends, and create community connections. We hope to see you there!

Contact the ECE Front Desk at (562) 426-7601 x1090

YOUTH & FAMILY

Sensei Mac’s 10th Annual Martial Arts Tournament

Brandon Julian, bjulian@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601 x1024 Dana Schneider Chanzit, dschneider@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601 x1023

Sunday, June 3, 1pm

For all current and former Sensei Mac students.

Open to Adults and Children

Come test your skill in one or all four events: Forms • Parent & Me • Sparring • Grappling/Jiu Jitsu $8 MVP/$10, per event • All 5 Events: $35 MVP/$45 Spectator price $5 per person (3 and under free)

For registration or more information, please visit alpertjcc.org.

AQUATICS

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

Prep Swim Team

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

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 program, and/or water polo.

Freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, and breaststroke 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)

Camp Komaroff • June 18-August 17, 2018 • Ages 5-17 Summer 2018 registration now open!

It is a pleasure as well as a privilege for our great staff to work with your children in a setting that provides unique, innovative, and diverse programming. Our mission at the Alpert Jewish Community Center is to provide all children with a safe, nurturing place to discover dreams, find hidden talents, develop new skills, and become more independent. In order to help children attain these goals, we provide a wide range of well-planned activities both on and off campus, facilitated by our highly-trained, energetic staff. We believe we offer just about everything "under the sun!"

Register your child for summer camp today at alpertjcc.org

Private & Group Swim Lessons

Swim instruction for all ages • 15 or 30 minutes

Learn the fundamentals of swimming with one of our Swim University Instructors

Group Swim Lessons

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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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Let’s Talk About Mental Health health means different things to different people.

Often there is stigma Executive Director, or negative connotation Jewish Family & attached to the term mental Children’s Service health, but really it is a state of According to Merriam being, much like our physical Webster there are multiple health. Let’s think about our definitions for mental health. physical health for a moment.

The definition that resonates We all go through times of with me is “the general feeling physically well and condition of one’s mental other times of fighting a shortand emotional state”. What term illness like a cold or the I like about this definition is flu. Some people must cope that it is neutral and holds with chronic illnesses such as no judgment. However, just arthritis or asthma. Generally, as there is more than one people don’t hesitate to see definition, the term mental a medical doctor for these

Kathryn Miles

conditions and they don’t pass judgement on others for seeking treatment.

Why, then, don’t we have the same view of taking care of our mental health? As with our physical health, most of us experience periods of feeling well emotionally.

For one person it may mean feeling happy and content in their personal life, while for another it may mean feeling a sense of satisfaction and purpose in their work. As we move through life most of us will encounter some type of emotional struggle. It may

Thank You for Moving with JFCS for Mental Health Awareness on May 6

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

also true for almost 50% of youth age 8-15. Early Dr. Mark identification of mental illness Dressner in children and teens is Chairman, important in preventing lives Race With A View Committee from eventually spinning out of control.

Treatment of mental As I sit to write this piece I realize that you may be health issues, and really, reading it when Race with life’s difficulties, is not just a View, our 5K/10K run to about medications. While raise funds for Jewish Family medication can play an and Children’s Service, will important role, good mental already have taken place on health services can improve May 6. As a working family many conditions without physician, I wonder, “How having to take a medicine. It is can I be chairing this event very tempting as a physician for the third year in a row?” to just give a medicine, I have all too frequently felt particularly if the needed frustrated trying to arrange mental health services are not mental health services for easily available. This is not so many of my patients. It is the answer for so many issues clear, then, why I want to help such as domestic violence, an organization that provides work and family stress, grief, such a role for the people of finding balance, etc. Therapy with a competent mental Long Beach.

According to the National health professional, along Alliance of Mental Illness, with good nutrition and 1 in 5 adults in America physical activity, may be all experience a mental illness. that one needs to move on “Nearly 60% of adults with to the next level, not at all a mental illness didn’t receive needing to take a pill.

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the day of the Race. This is an ideal way to begin National Mental Health Awareness Month. I also want to give my heartfelt thanks to our individual and corporate sponsors, many of whom have supported JFCS year after year. Our JFCS board meetings often begin with a story from one of our therapists or even one of our clients. We start with a warm feeling knowing that all our collective hard work truly results in “A community healed, one person, one family at a time”.

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be situational such as the grief that comes along with mourning the loss of a loved one, or the stress of moving or starting a new job. The grief will lessen over time and the stress will dissipate and become more manageable as we adjust to the new situation. Other people will deal with a more chronic issue like anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder that requires longer term treatment over the course of their life.

Unfortunately, there is still a stigma around seeking help for our emotional and mental

health. I often have people ask me in a low whisper how they go about seeking counseling services, or they may send an email because they are afraid to pick up the phone and call. May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and I challenge each of you to do your part to reduce the stigma by having a conversation with someone about mental health, posting information about mental health awareness on social media, or simply taking the time to read about it and learn more.

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

Shabbat Soirée Ends Our Year Strong!

Students, community members, and lay leaders were present at last year’s Beach Hillel Shabbat Soiree.

At the end of each and every academic year, Beach Hillel and our entire campus community come together for a Shabbat Soirée. This year’s fancy evening affair will be on May 4th. On this night, students, staff, faculty, parents and lay leaders join together in highlighting a year full of substantive programming and meaningful relationship building.

While all of our students are important members of Beach Hillel, we look forward to celebrating the successes of the student leaders and interns that have supported the work of our dedicated staff throughout the year. We see their leadership as vital to the Jewish culture on campus and continued impact of Beach

Hillel on Jewish students.

Our graduating seniors will especially enjoy this night as they are honored for the years they have dedicated to Beach Hillel and the lasting impact they have made on our campus family. To wrap up this experience, we honor the staff members who are leaving our family after a long year of supporting our students and provide exceptional programming.

Shabbat Soiree starts at 6:30pm at the Alpert Hillel House and, per usual, we expect one of our largest crowds of the year. If you are interested in sponsoring Shabbat Soirée, please contact our Executive Director, Rachel Kaplan, at Rachel@ BeachHillel.org jewishlongbeach.org | MAY 2018 |

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THE HEBREW ACADEMY

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Challenge Your Kids: Enhanced & Accelerated Learning Opportunities

Students get to explore the principles of electricity, building mechanical robots, and engineering bridges as part of a program at Hebrew Academy. These highly-specialized science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) projects are part of a new program at the school.

This new Enhanced and Accelerated Learning Opportunities (EALO) program is available for students in grades K-8

to engage in advanced academic research in math and reading. EALO is designed to meet the needs of those students who are capable and motivated to work independently and show a desire to go above and beyond the regular classroom curriculum.

Learning is hands-on and inquiry-based in our EALO program. Students showcase their learning in a variety of digital formats, including Powerpoint, iMovie, and 3D

CAD software.

Encouraging students to work together to solve real world problems, such as water conservation, food production, and renewable energy sources are some of the activities that take place at Hebrew Academy Orange County. This is a standard form of learning in what is known as ProjectBased Learning (PBL).

Specially-designed projects cultivate critical and innovative thinking. With PBL, students work independently or in small groups to actively explore advanced academic concepts using 21st century learning skills.

These strategies deepen conceptual understanding, cultivate curiosity, and drive passion for lifelong learning.

For more information about our program please contact Nelli Greenspan at Nelli@hacds.org

Preschoolers Celebrate Israel’s 70th!

Surrounded by a boisterous atmosphere in a room festooned with blue and white balloons and other decorations, students at Hebrew Academy Orange County celebrated Israel.

This joyous celebration, which involved more than 300 students and faculty at the Norton and Sylvia Alevy Campus, took place on Yom Ha’Atzma’ut, the 70th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel.

Led by the high school girls, there were over a half-dozen stations set up where the

high school students shared information about seven cities and regions in Israel with the elementary school students.

At each station, there were facts and fun activities, which connected the students to Israel and its people, to help them learn about its culture and uniqueness. The students who participated in the event walked away with goodie bags of treasures, as well as were filled with knowledge and information about Israel.

The activities took place in the center of the multi-purpose room, where a huge map of

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the State of Israel laid in the middle of the room, helping students visualize the land’s geography and significant points of interest. The map was constructed by the art teacher with the high school and middle school students.

Hebrew Academy has always included Israel studies as part of the Jewish studies curriculum, to help strengthen future generations’ relationship with the Jewish state. Learning about Israel starts even with the preschool.

This year’s activities for the preschool students on Yom Ha’Atzma’ut featured digging and excavation to learn about archaeology in Israel, as well as writing notes and placing them in a miniKotel, singing Hebrew songs, and face-painting.

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On Monday, May 14th, Sharon-Carmel Hadassah and the National Council of Jewish Women Long Beach are privileged to present Dr. Laurie Levenson, attorney and professor at the Loyola Law School.

Dr. Levenson is a television & radio commentator, who is a much sought-after speaker for her informed remarks and cogent observations on current issues.

She often appears on CNN, CNBC, and the Fox News Channel to discuss cases. Dr. Levenson always selects topics that are relevant and of concern to her audience members; and she manages to both charm and educate them at the same time.

We are delighted that she will, once again, join us as our annual favorite lecturer.

The event, which includes a luncheon after the program, will be held at The Grand, 4101 E. Willow Street, in Long Beach, CA starting at 11:30 am.

For reservations, send a check for $32 before May 2nd. Afterwards, it will be $37. Please make checks out to Hadassah to Shirley Ross, P.O. Box 15889, Long Beach, CA 90815.

For additional information, contact (562) 498-7965 or shirleyrosscpa@verizon.net NCJW Board Installation The National Council of Jewish Women Long Beach will install its officers for 2018-2019 on Tuesday, May 22nd, at the Peris Restaurant, located at 12155 Carson Street in Hawaiian Gardens, CA starting at 11:30 am. In addition to the installation and delicious

lunch, we will be fortunate to hear from our talented Romie Temkin who will present one of her dramatic readings. To make a reservation, please contact NCJW at info@ ncjwlongbeach.org so that you will know where to send your check made out to NCJW by May 15th for $30.

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B’nai Mitzvah

Save the Date On Monday, June 25th, 2018, NCJW Long Beach will be packing Hug Packs for K-2 children starting at 6:30 pm at the AJCC on the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus. All hands on deck to carry out this mitzvah! Contact info@ ncjwlongbeach.org for more information.

SAVE THE DATE

PJ Library

Family Musical Shabbat and

at Temple Beth Shalom

3635 Elm Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807

Friday, May 18, 2018 Dinner @ 6:00 PM Service @ 7:15 PM Keep calm & put jammies on!

PJ Library partner Temple Beth Shalom will be hosting a PJ Library event!

Everyone is invited.

We will be serving Breakfast for Dinner!!

Suggested Donation: $5/person or $15/family Requested RSVP to TBS Office at:

office@tbslb.org

(562) 429.0715

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Come Join Us!

A warm, welcoming, inclusive shul in Bixby Knolls, since 1952

Upcoming Events

TBS Book Club on Wednesday, May 9 @ 6:30pm

Enjoy reading? TBS is kicking off this month with another great book reading!

Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun. So keep calm & get your read on along with our TBS Book Club.

We will be reading: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by History Prof. Yuval Noah Harari of Hebrew University.

For more information & where to meet, please contact Deborah Chankin at (562) 494-0907.

Ruach Shabbat on Saturday, May 12 @ 10:30am

Do you like musical festival? Do you love to sign along to your favorite artists or songs?

Come out to our morning Ruach Shabbat and bring your vocals with you!

Be a part of our next music-filled morning Ruach Shabbat! Let's have some fun.

Please RSVP to TBS Office @ (562) 426.6413 or email: office@tbslb.org by Tuesday, May 8.

TBS Sisterhood Pan Tournament on Wednesday, May 16 @ 10:30am

Do you play Pan? Got some spare time on your hand?

We'd be more than happy for youto play along with us! Think you have what it takes to win?!

Enter in our upcoming Pan tournament! $40 Buy-in, includes a Continental Breakfast & Luncheon.

For more information on registering, please contact Ann Millman at (562) 439-8010.

Family Musical Shabbat Dinner & Service on Friday, May 18 @ 6:00pm We are serving "BREAKFAST" for "dinner" on this Shabbat evening! Bring the whole family and your friends.

Torah School will be hosting a event: It's a Pajama night!

Come out in your comfiest PJ’s and enjoy breakfast, PJ Library books, & lots more!

The whole family is invited to join us. Donations are gladly accepted, $5 per person or $15 per family!

Please RSVP to the office at 562-426-6413 or email: office@tbslb.org by Tuesday, May 15.

Torah School & TBS Youth:

Join our Torah School, serving ages K– B’Nai Mitzvah (13 yrs), our Pre-School Class or Youth (Teen) Program.

Torah School meets weekly on Tuesday afternoons and select Sundays; Pre-School meets one Sunday a month.

Our Teens enjoy fun outgoings, parties, movie nights & events throughout the year; and volunteer in our community. Our Torah School helps to lead our family Shabbat services held once a month on Friday evenings.

Temple Beth Shalom

Join us for Weekly Services: Morning Minyan: THURSDAYS @ 8:00 am Shabbat Services: FRIDAYS @ 7:45 pm & SATURDAYS @ 10:00 am Monthly Family Shabbat Dinners @ 6:00pm & Evening Services @ 7:15 pm

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“We strive for Temple Israel to be like Abraham’s tent, open on all sides, welcoming to all. In keeping with that philosophy, everyone who wishes to be a supporting member of our community is welcome, regardless of the amount they are able to contribute.” Temple Israel Board of Directors

Our Joys of Jewish Learning Program invites you to join us for our

PILGER LECTURESHIP as we welcome

RABBI SHARON BROUS Founder and Senior Rabbi of IKAR Thursday, May 10 - 7:00 p.m.

Excavate, Regenerate, Radiate: Wisdom from our tradition on what to avoid and what to aspire to when working toward communal and social change

Our time with Rabbi Sharon Brous, named by Newsweek in 2013 as the “Most Influential Rabbi in The United States,” is sure to get us thinking and leave us feeling inspired to go out and make a difference in the world around us!

NO COST TO ATTEND Please RSVP to the Temple Office (562) 434-0996 Underwritten through the generosity of Temple Israel Foundation’s Pilger Lectureship Fund

U PC O M I N G A D U LT E D U C AT I O N P R O G R A M S

TIKKUN LEIL SHAVUOT

AN EXPLORATION OF LEADERSHIP

Wednesday, May 16 ~ 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 30 ~ 6:45 p.m.

Join us for a screening of Who’s Gonna Love Me Now? followed by a meaningful conversation with our community partners at The LGBTQ Center of Long Beach

Join us as we embrace this tradition of study, celebration and wonder with Rabbi Moskowitz, Cantor Hass and Sharon Amster Brown

Thursdays ~ 7:00 p.m.

May 31, June 7 & 21

FILM SCREENING & DISCUSSION in partnership with The LGBTQ Center

Join with Rabbi Moskowitz as we explore three models of leadership: Disruptive Leadership; Adaptive Leadership; and Tzimtzum, a mystical approach

WE ARE A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE REFORM CONGREGATION INSPIRING JEWISH LIFE IN LONG BEACH FOR OVER 90 YEARS!

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