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Long Beach Jewish Cultural Arts Festival By Susan Paletz, Alpert JCC Program Director
he Alpert Jewish Community Center will once again play host to the Long Beach Jewish Cultural Arts Festival, in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach & West Orange County, Beach Hillel, Jewish Family & Children’s Service and the Jewish Studies Department of Cal State University Long Beach. Join us for Festival 2011 as the AJCC becomes a cultural arts haven featuring the best in Jewish film, books and visual arts. The Festival will run from Monday, November 14 - Sunday, November 20. Rosecarrie Brooks the film festival chair, along with Al Rudis, film selection chair and the committee have selected films from Israel, USA and France; the films are a unique blend of drama, comedy and documentaries that show the complexities of Jewish life around the globe. This year’s Festival is dedicated to the memory of Jean Blakey, a former film festival committee member, patron of the arts, and giving and generous supporter of the Long Beach Jewish community. Opening Night, Thursday, November 17 we present “My So-Called Enemy”. In July 2002, 22 Palestinian and Israeli teenage girls traveled to the United States to participate in a women’s leadership program called Building Bridges for Peace. “My So-Called Enemy” is about 6 of the girls and how knowing their “enemies” as human beings complicates the next 7 years of their lives. Lisa Gossels, the film’s director/producer says “the experience of making this film has transformed her life”. “The Human Resources Manager” is our selection for Saturday night. A Human Resources manager at Israel's largest bakery finds himself the unlikely chaperone of the body of a young Romanian woman in this touching tragiccomedy. The result is a quirky, transnational road trip. Eccentric characters like The Israeli Consul and her husband, The Vice Consul, help the Human Resources manager along the way. Eran Riklis, the acclaimed director of The Lemon Tree and The Syrian Bride, brings a poignant and personal approach to the story. Sunday morning features the documentary, “My Architect”. The film is the story of Nathaniel Kahn’s engrossing
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Schedule Of Jewish Cultural Arts Festival Monday, November 14 Book Event Books on Sale from 12pm - 6pm Tuesday, November 15 Book Event Frances Dinkelspiel Author of Tower of Gold 7pm Books on Sale from 9am - 9pm
Jean Reno stars in “La Rafle” on Sunday, November 20 ____________________________________________________________________________
Join us for Festival 2011 as the AJCC becomes a cultural arts haven featuring the best in Jewish film, books and visual arts. ____________________________________________________________________________
search for his father, Louis Kahn, one of the most celebrated architects of the 20th century, died in 1974 and left behind a highly compartmentalized life, including two children born out of wedlock to two mistresses. Included in his search are visits to the buildings that his father made, such as the grand Salk Institute and the government complex in Bangladesh, a soaring achievement and fascinating paradox- a Muslim capital designed by a Jewish man. “La Rafle” is our selection for Sunday afternoon. This French film is the story of Hitler’s plan for the French government to round up its Jews and put them on trains for the extermination camps in the East. From the Velodrome d’Hiver, where 13,000 people rounded up were held, to the camp of Beaune-LaRolande, “La Rafle” follows the destinies of the victims and their executioners. Closing out Festival 2011, is the showing of “The Matchmaker”. Set in Haifa in the summer of 1968, “The Matchmaker” is a tender story of love, loss and survival in the aftermath of the Second World War. Director Avi Nesher presents a fascinating juncture in Israeli history, where a new society is still reeling from the memory of trauma and the upheaval of the sexual revolution of the sixties. The film is an enchanting coming of age story about friendship and love.
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Wednesday, November 16 Book Event Aimee Bender Author of The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake 7pm Books on sale from 9am - 9pm Thursday, November 17 Opening Night Film My So-Called Enemy 7:30pm Books on Sale from 9am - 10pm Friday, November 18 Books on sale from 9am - 5pm Saturday, November 19 Film The Human Resources Manager 7:30pm Books on Sale from 6:30pm - 10pm Sunday, November 20 Film My Architect 10:30am Film La Rafle 2:30pm Film The Matchmaker 7pm Books on Sale 10am - 10pm
During the Festival, the AJCC is also host to “Book Events”. In cooperation with Apostrophe Books of Long Beach, we will feature a vast selection of books including children’s books, adult fiction, non-fiction, biographies, Judaic and Holocaust literature and Jewish themed cookbooks. On Tuesday night Frances Dinkelspiel, the author of Towers of Gold: How One Jewish Immigrant Named Isaias Hellman Created California will speak and be available for book signing. Wednesday night, author Aimee Bender will do an author talk and book signing. Ms. Bender is the author of "The Girl in the Flammable Skirt", “An Invisible Sign of My Own" “Willful Creatures” and her latest book, novel "The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake". On display in the Gatov Gallery of the AJCC, during the Festival is the works of Amram Ebgi . His show On Dove’s Wings is the deeply symbolic and beloved images of his rich Jewish heritage. Ebgi’s work has been commissioned by UNICEF and permanently displayed in the Museum Collections of Yale, Princeton and UCLA. Pre-sale tickets for the films are available at the courtesy desk of the JCC and may be purchased throughout the festival. A film pass for $45 is good for all five films, or individual tickets may be purchased for $10 each. For additional information on the films and the Jewish Cultural Arts Festival, please contact Susan Paletz, Program Director of the AJCC at 562-426-7601 EXT. 1012.
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Nurturing Jewish Teens and Young Adults From the Director Deborah K. Goldfarb
The Federation 2012 Annual Campaign kicked off in October with our first Opening Night event. Nearly 150 people gathered for food, music and entertainment at the Alpert Jewish Community Center on October 16. Most importantly, the attendees heard stories of the impact of the annual campaign. Throughout the year we will continue featuring stories in the Chronicle and in our e-mails about those who are touched by our work. One example is Anya. When Anya went to summer camp in Suarvas, Hungary for the first time at age 17, she was shocked to find out that all of her camp mates were Jewish. At first she felt oddly out of place as they danced, sang and reveled in Kabbalat Shabbat festivities. A new world opened to her when she began to realize that many of her new friends, like her, came from Jewish heritage, but
had never been directly exposed to Jewish practice. Each year, 8,000 teens and children from over 25 countries spend time at summer camps in Hungary, and in the former Soviet Union. Sadly, another 4,000 are waiting to go to camp, but can't, due to lack of Suarvas Family Camp Anya is now a camp director at the funding. Suarvas, Hungary summer camp, In our own commu- through our help. nity, nearly 1,500 children, teens and their families are past two years 25 young adults more students each year. When touched each year by participation from Greater Long Beach partici- Long Beach leadership traveled to in summer camps provided pated in a variety of long term edu- Hungary, Russia and Israel over the through the Alpert Jewish Commu- cational and volunteer experiences past two summers, we realized that nity Center and the Hebrew Acad- in Israel through the MASA pro- children and teens across the world emy. Many families send their gram which is funded through the are very similar to our own chilchildren due to generous scholar- annual campaign. Since 1999 over dren, and that providing opportuniships, and would otherwise not be 50 young adults from our area have ties for all of them to connect also participated in free ten day worldwide is an important key to a able to participate. Today in communities around Birthright Israel trips, as part of the vibrant Jewish future. We still have the Jewish world, there is renewed over 20,000 who are sent on these the opportunity to be one, worldpassion for being Jewish. Among trips from communities worldwide wide family. The Federation 2012 Annual older teens and young adults, Fed- each year. Unfortunately nearly eration-sponsored MASA and 15,000 others are turned away Campaign will help make all of these activities possible next year. Birthright Israel trips are inspiring each year due to lack of funding. Our local Hillel at CSULB is YOUR generous contributions help a new sense of engagement with Jewish life and learning. Over the working diligently to take even make sure that our Jewish Com-
munity Partnership agencies can continue to nurture the lives of children, and connect them to our community, and the worldwide Jewish community, as they grow into productive and caring adults. Please join me in making a commitment to the Annual Campaign on Super Sunday in December, or before the end of the year. Your pledge will allow us to make grants to programs and agencies early next year, and you will have until December 2012 to pay your pledge. Thank you for your help. Your gift will help do a World of Good.
A Women’s Journey to Israel, February 4-10, 2012
Cindy Schein (far right) on last year’s Heart to Heart mission pictured with two Ethiopian Israelis at the Immigrant Museum which offers numerous programs for Ethiopian immigrants. Join Cindy on this year’s mission, see article for dates of information sessions.
Jewish Federations of North America National Women’s Philanthropy is proud to present Heart to Heart 3: a life-changing mission that’s more than just a trip to Israel. Heart to Heart, is an experience that will transform you from a tourist into an active participant. The name Heart to Heart describes the emotional connection you will feel with the people you meet, with each other, and with Israel. You will meet women whose life stories and contributions exhibit the spirit of Israel and who are an inspiration to us all: politicians, philanthropists, artists, businesswomen, fighters, athletes and more.
The mission begins on Sunday evening February 5 and the cost for the land portion (which includes hotel, guides, sights and most meals) is $2,200 double occupancy/$500 additional for a single supplement. There will be Pre and Post Mission options available for extending your stay. Group flights have been coordinated through Gil Travel and leave from NY but women may also use their own air miles and make their own flight arrangements. Cindy Schein and Robin Fierstien went on last year’s Heart to Heart Mission. Cindy is chairing this year’s group from Greater Long
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Beach and remarked about last year, “joining the wonderful group of women on the Heart to Heart mission made the mission more than just the most life-changing trip I’ve ever taken. Besides the excitement of connecting with our history in Eretz Israel, and seeing first hand the good that we, as women, do in Israel, Heart to Heart creates a family linked by tradition and tzedakah. We may all live miles and miles apart, but in Israel, we’re all family. Please join our family of women for this fun-filled and moving experience.” Information Sessions will be at the Alpert JCC on Tuesday,
Wednesday, or Thursday, November 15,16, or 17 from 6:15 p.m.7:15 p.m. & prior to the Jewish Cultural Arts Festival events (see page 2). For more information or to RSVP for the information session contact Cindy Schein, Mission Chair, cdschein@gmail.com or Sharon Kenigsberg, sharonk@jewishlongbeach.org.or visit www. Jewish Federations.org/h2h We hope that you will allow yourself to fall in love with Israel more than you ever thought possible.
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Jean Blakey……Forever in our Hearts Mere words can never express the depth of the loss of Jean Blakey to our community, her family and those of us fortunate enough to have called her “friend”. Jean was an amazing person and gave so much to the people and the community that she loved. “Do not separate yourself from the community. Do not solely believe in yourself” this quote from Ethics of our Fathers exemplifies the way Jean lived her life. In her personal, professional and communal roles, Jean led selflessly by example and was always there to guide, help and get others to help. Over the last 52 years, she has served as a chairwoman or member of countless committees and boards. Some highlights of her leadership roles include: Temple Beth David Sisterhood-President; Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS)-President; & Vice President, Jewish Federation-President, Vice President for Campaign &
Secretary; California State University Long Beach (CSULB) Jewish Studies Board-Chair; Jewish Community Foundation-Secretary.
Jean was the recipient of many prestigious awards including the National Conference for Community & Justice (now Cali-
fornia Conference for Equality & Justice) Humanitarian Award; The Jewish Federation’s Robert Baldwin Community Service Award;
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and Jewish Family and Children’s Service Muriel Baldwin Award. Donations in Jean’s memory can be made to any of the following funds: The Marcie Balan Blakey Endowment Fund at the Jewish Community Foundation and the Jewish Family & Children’s Service Marcie Balan Blakey Tribute Fund that Jean established in memory of beloved daughter as well as the newly established CSULB Jean Blakey Jewish Studies Scholarship Fund held at the Jewish Community Foundation. Jean will be missed by all and our community mourns with Jean’s family. May her memory be a blessing. Pictured are some community moments with Jean: 1) giving the Neuburger Young Leadership Award to Jeff Barrad 2) at the 2010 Federation VISIONS event with Karen Caplan(L) & Deborah Goldfarb (R) Smiling at community functions: 3) with Rita Zamost, 4) with Gordon Lentzner, Mort Stuhlbarg & Nancy Linden, 5) with Arthur Miller (L) and Harold Seifer (R).
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The Blessing of the Mess Rabbi Abba Perelmuter
Over the summer I learned a very important lesson from my grandchildren. After weeks of visitors and home construction, my mood was very precarious. One afternoon I returned home from work and found wet bathing suits on the couch, discarded socks and shoes around the living room, and dripping melted ice cream on the table. For a few moments I was overcome by the mess that I found. I started getting upset and worked up about what I was witnessing. I stopped mid-thought as I realized that this mess was actually the biggest blessing in my life. Would I trade this mess for any-
thing in the world? Having my grandchildren running around the house and making noise and trouble is the most beautiful thing. I love every second of it. Yes, there are times that I wish it would be a decibel quieter, or that my pants wouldn’t get stuck to the chair when I sat down, but how dare I complain about these minor things. The messes we have in our lives are our greatest blessings. We need to start recognizing this instead of complaining and being miserable about them. This does not only apply to physical messes but to spiritual and emotional ones too. Everything that Hashem
throws at us is an opportunity to improve our character and a chance to be positive and happy. We all understand that life is full of challenges and unfulfilled dreams. Many of us will not accomplish that which we set out do to when we were young. And frustration is the natural outcome of these circumstances. Nevertheless, we must always keep in mind one of the most important teachings of the Baal Shem Tov: Sadness is not a sin but where sadness can lead you no sin can, and joy is not a Mitzvah but where joy can lead you no mitzvah can. Complaining and being bitter about your situation is useless.
We need to decide that what we have Rabbi Abba in our lives is Perelmuter a actually blessing. Instead of seeing empty candy wrappers, diapers, and wet bathing suits, I choose to see flowers, diamonds, and gems. So when you are taking inventory of your life are you left with a blessing or a mess? Or perhaps a little of both? The choice is yours. Rabbi Perelmuter is Rabbi at Shul by the Shore in Long Beach.
Upcoming Events at Our Area Synagogues Thursday, Nov.17, at 7:00 p.m. the community is invited to a talk by Dr. Donald Schwartz titled Art, Ideology and Propaganda. Don Schwartz holds a Ph.D. in European and American history and had been a member of the Cal State Long Beach history department from 1987 until his retirement in 2010.
Temple Beth David Sunday, Nov. 6, at 7:00 p.m. join us Comedy for a Cause with stand-up comedian Keith Barany “who will help us lower our debt celing”.
Temple Beth Shalom Sunday, Nov. 6, 13, 20 and 27, at 10:45-11:45 a.m. please join Rabbi David Klatzker for coffee and nosh, he will cover issues like kashrut as a marker of social sep-
Congregation Shir Chadash (I) 6440 Del Amo Blvd. Lakewood, CA 90713 Contact Rabbi Howard Laibson Phone: 562-429-0715 Email:csclakewood@dslextreme.com Website: www.CongregationShirChadash.org Shul By The Shore (O) Seaport Marina Hotel 6400 Pacific Coast Highway Long Beach, California 90803 Contact: Rabbi Abba Perelmuter Phone: 562-621-9828 Email: rabbi@shulbytheshore.org Website: www.shulbytheshore.org Temple Beth David (R) 6100 Hefley St. Westminster, CA 92683 Contact: Rabbi Nancy Myers Phone: 714-892-6623 Email: tbdavid@templebethdavid.org Website: www.templebethdavid.org Temple Beth Shalom (C) 3635 Elm Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 Contact: Rabbi David Klatzker Phone: 562-426-6413 Email: rabbi@tbslb.org Website: www.tbslb.org Temple Israel (R) 269 Loma Ave. Long Beach, CA 90803 Contact: Rabbi Steven Moskowitz Phone: 562-434-0996 Email: info@tilb.org Website: www.tilb.org Temple Ner Tamid of Downey (R) 10629 Lakewood Boulevard Downey, CA 90241 Contact: President David Salzman Phone: 562-861-9276 Website: www.downeytemplenertamid.org
Below you will find many of the exciting events happening at our local synagogues. Be sure to contact them directly if you have any questions. Their contact information is available in the Synagogue Directory on the right sidebar of this page.
P’Nai Or Services for November will be held at Grace First Presbyterian Church, 3955 N. Studebaker Rd. Long Beach; Friday, Nov. 11 Shabbat service at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 19 Visions of Wholeness (special needs family service) at 10:00 a.m., Saturday Nov. 26 Shabbat service at 10:00 a.m.
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aration, what is "Jewish" about "Jewish food," and how to eat well and ethically. All are welcome. There is no charge. Temple Ner Tamid Saturday, Nov. 5, at 6:00 p.m. the community is invited to Hawaiian Adventure Night featuring an authentic Hawaiian dinner with live entertainment, a fashion show and a thrilling aerial video of Kauai. Wear your Hawaiian attire and get an extra ticket for the door prize drawing. Everyone receives a Lei, $30.00 per person.
Visit the Community Calendar at www.jewishlongbeach.org for more events. If your synagogue would like to be a part of this listing, please submit your events to chronicle@jewishlongbeach.org
P’nai Or (I) Long Beach, CA Contact: Cantor Steven Puzarne Spiritual Director Email: cantor@pnaior.org Website: www.PnaiOr.org Phone 562-364-5154 Congregation Lubavitch (O) 3981 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 Contact: Rabbi Newman Phone: 562-426-5480 Email: yitzyg@aol.com Chabad of Cypress (O) 4454 Cerritos Ave. Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Contact: Rabbi Shmuel Marcus Phone: 714-828-1851 Email: smarcus@jewishcypress.com Website: www.jewishcypress.com Congregation Sholom Leisure World, Seal Beach (C) P. O. Box 2901 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Contact: Cantor Galit Levy-Slater Spiritual Leader Membership: 562-431-0113 Temple Beth Ohr (R) 15721 Rosecrans Ave. La Mirada, CA 90638 Contact: Rabbi Mark Goldfarb Phone: 562-691-2551 E-Mail-Tmplbthohr@AOL.com Website: www.TempleBethOhr.com Chabad of West Orange County/ Congregation Adat Israel (O) 5052 Warner Ave. Huntington Beach Contact: Rabbi Aron David Berkowitz Phone: 714-846-2285 Email: info@chabadhb.com Website: www.chabadhb.com Surf City Synagogue (C) Services held at the HB Central Library 7111 Talbert Ave. Huntington Beach Phone: 714-596-2220 E-Mail: info@surfcitysynagogue.org (R)=Reform (O)=Orthodox
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92nd Street Y Lectures
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This exciting program brings special events from NYC’s renowned 92nd Street Y to Long Beach.
Andy Borowitz Presents: The Funniest American Writers with Nora Ephron, Calvin Trillin & more Thursday, November 10, 7pm
Rosh Chodesh at the JCC Tue, November 1, 7pm Please join other women for this wonderful ongoing program at the AJCC. Rosh Chodesh, the new moon, has special meaning for Jewish women. In Jewish lore and mysticism, as in other cultures, the moon has been a symbol for feminine principles. This month we’ll usher in the Jewish month of Cheshvan. FREE
Award-winning comedian and New Yorker humorist Andy Borowitz presents an evening of literary laughter and a look at the new Library of America collection he edited, The Fifty Funniest American Writers, a hilarious collection of American humor writing from Mark Twain and James Thurber to David Sedaris and The Onion. Borowitz, who has been called “one of the funniest people in America” by CBS News Sunday Morning, will be joined onstage by an all-star cast of the best American humorists.
Rabbi Abba Perelmuter, of Shul By The Shore, will lead a discussion after the lecture. (Lecture will not be LIVE it’s a DVD Re-Broadcast) Admission is FREE to AJCC members & members of our partner organizations & synagogues. Community Fee: $10 Partner organizations & synagogues: Jewish Federation, Temple Beth David, Temple Beth Ohr, Temple Beth Shalom, Temple Israel, Shir Chadash & Shul by the Shore
Pauline & Zena Gatov Gallery Presents:
Amram Ebgi: On Dove’s Wings Exhibit runs through Dec 9 Master Printmaker Amram Ebgi has been creating beautiful art for decades, bringing the deeply symbolic and beloved images of his rich Jewish Heritage to a growing legion of adoring fans worldwide. His intricately detailed masterpieces are bursting with color and imbued with a joyous passion that radiates out from every image. This is a unique opportunity to purchase artwork that has been sold-out for over 10 years. Ebgi’s work has been commissioned by UNICEF; permanently displayed in the Museum Collections of Yale, Princeton and UCLA, exhibited by museums and collected by avid fans in countries all around the world.
Program is supported by donations. Each month is led by a different woman in our community; we welcome volunteers who want to lead an evening.
Evening Mah Jongg Group Wed, November 9 & 23, 7:30pm Join us at our ongoing bi-monthly game for intermediate & advanced players. The “J” will provide the room & hot java; you bring your 2011 card & set if you have one. Feel free to bring snacks to share with the group.
Contact Eve Lunt for more info. ext. 1067
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GESHERCITY YOUNG ADULTS
Please no beginners, this is not a class FREE/AJCC Member; $5/Public
Susanne Katz, skatz@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1625
AJCC Poker Club Tue, November 22 6:30pm: Doors open for registration 7-10:30pm: Game Time Join our friendly Texas Hold’Em Poker Club. Poker will be played, snacks and beverages will be served, and cash prizes will be won. RSVP’s suggested. $20/AJCC Member; $25/Public Cash only entry fee includes initial buy-In of $300 in chips. Re-Buys and Add-Ons are available through the first hour in $10 & $20 increments. A $10 late fee will be charged to players arriving after 7:10pm & are not guaranteed an RSVP seat. RSVP to Eve Lunt, elunt@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1067
Kaballah Class Wednesdays, 12pm
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SENIOR ADULTS Dr. Susan Mathieu, smathieu@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1721
GesherCity Shabbat Fri, November 4, 7:30pm
Knit & Kvetch Wed, November 30, Dec 7 & 14 7pm
Experience Shabbat with great music, food and friends. Contact Susanne Katz for more info.
Wed, November 9, 12pm Lunch & the Prime Time Players performance. Delicious Disney Treats
Learn the basics of knitting with ECE mom Kellie Sala, proprietor of Fifi LaRoo. By the end of this 3-week class, you’ll have learned to knit and finish either a scarf or child’s hooded poncho. RSVP’s Mandatory! $40/AJCC Member; $50/Public; Plus a $15 materials fee due to the instructor at the first class meeting.
Materials, including knitting needles & finishing supplies, will be supplied. Contact Eve Lunt for more info. ext. 1067
Chanukah Vendor Fair December 4-8 Why go to a mall? Get your gelt, your candles, your menorahs and all the presents you need without leaving the J!
A Disney Spectacular
Please RSVP to Dr. Susan Mathieu
Senior Lunch Program Wednesdays, 12pm
Rock The Dreidel Sat, December 17 This is a real deal Chanukah party you wont want to miss! Must be 21 & older.
Senior adults are invited to our weekly lunch program. Lunches are followed by an afternoon program which includes entertainment, movies, bingo and lectures. Please RSVP to Dr. Susan Mathieu
Contact Susanne Katz for more info.
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Knit Wits: Mon, 1pm Lunch Program: Wed, 12pm Mah Jongg Group: Thur, 12pm Book Club: 1st Thur of month, 1pm
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Linda Keiles, lkeiles@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1047
Cardio Fusion Tue & Thur, 9:30-10:30am Ready to feel energized, confident & enjoy a better quality of life? These are just a few of the benefits you can look forward to as you make this class a part of your regular exercise routine: Class benefits •Weight loss •Stronger heart & lungs •Reduced stress •Reduced risk of heart disease •Relief from depression & anxiety •Increase self confidence •Better sleep, more energy
Webby Dance Ages 2-4: Wed, 3-3:45pm Ages 4-7: Wed, 4-4:45pm Intro. to basics of tap, jazz & ballet with the leaders in kids’ dance instruction.
Continuing enrollment – join anytime!
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Zumba® Thur, 5-6pm Let's face it, working out can be healthy, rewarding and beneficial. Working out can be lots of things, but it's never been known to be an exhilarating experience…UNTIL NOW! The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms & easy-tofollow moves to create a one-of-akind fitness program that will blow you away. Achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast.
Sensei Mac Martial Arts •Parent & Me Martial Arts All Ages: Sun, 9-10am
•Pee Wee Martial Arts Ages 3-5: Wed, 3:45-4:45pm
•Youth Martial Arts Ages 3-12
Sundays, 11:30am-12:30pm Wednesdays, 4:45-5:45pm Thursdays, 3-4pm
•Youth Sparring
Sascha Bryan-Zwick sbryanzwick@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1035
Year-Round Private Swim Lessons One-on-one instruction for all ages with a Swim University instructor. Open spots call today! Visit website for more info.
Year-Round Masters Swim November 2-December 14 Mon & Wed, 6:30-7:30pm Sat, 9-10am
Catalina Swim Tracking Program Swim the 26 miles from Long Beach to Catalina Island in our heated swimming pool. Track your swim distance at the Aquatics office, every 66 laps equals one mile. After 26 miles you’ll get a “I swam from Long Beach to Catalina at the AJCC”T-shirt.
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WELLNESS & FITNESS
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Pre-Paid Swim-Pass 10 use Pool Pass - $50 Pass is good for you, family or friends Pass is good for anytime the pool is open during fall, winter and spring.
Ages 14+
Ages 6-13
Sundays, 12:30-1:30pm Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30pm
•Cardio Kick-Boxing Ages 18+: Sun, 10-11am & Wed, 6-7pm
•Self-Defense/MMA Ages 18+: Sundays, 1:30-2:30pm
•Drop in fee per class Fit & Fast Monday & Wednesday 5pm & 5:30pm Enjoy a 30 min. fitness class that allows for the working individual to workout & get home in time for dinner. Weights, plyometric, cardio & of course fun will be accomplished in this class. Walk away feeling stronger & leaner.
$15/AJCC Member; $25/Public
•Private Lessons with Mac: 15 minutes: $20/AJCC Member; $30/Public
30 minutes: $30/AJCC Member; $40/Public
60 minutes:
Year-Round Prep-Swim Team with Coach Rafe Montes
Year-Round Youth Swim Team with Coach Rafe Montes
Tue, Thur, 4:30-5:15pm
Mon-Thur, 5-6:30pm Fri, 4:30-5:30pm
$55/AJCC Member; $70/Public To arrange for private lessons, call Sensei Mac at (562)688-9994
The Barbara & Ray Alpert Jewish Community Center
Ages 5-12 Visit website for more info.
Ages 6-14
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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Lori Davidson, ldavidson@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1092
TEENS/J-CREW
Linda Keiles, lkeiles@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1047
For kids entering grades 6 & up
Kids’ Night Out is now Parents’ Night Off Sat, November 12 5-9pm Ages 3 months & older Kids’ Night Out gives parents a chance to enjoy a date night, while ECE staff takes care of the kids. Children will have dinner together, play, go to the gym, maybe even watch a movie. RSVP is required $20/1st sibling; $10/2nd sibling
Veterans’ Day Vacation Program Friday, November 11
Call for more more info & fees
Winter Vacation PlayDays
$45/AJCC Member; $55/Public
Mon, Dec 26-Fri, Dec 30 Mon, Jan 2-Fri Jan 6 9am–2:30pm For children 2-5 years old Child Care is available from 7-9am & 2:30-6pm for an hourly fee. Themes may include Maccabi, Snow Day, Dinosaurs, Science, and more.
9am-4pm: 7am-6pm: $55/AJCC Member; $65/Public More info. contact Natalie Chernik at nchernik@alpertjcc.org or at ext. 1205
MYART @ the “J” Showcase Troupe Mondays, 6-8:30pm
Call for more more info & fees
(times depending on group placement)
ECE BOOK FAIR Holiday shopping made easy!
Ages 8 & up The MYART Showcase Troupe is a small troupe of young performers which functions as MYART’s Outreach program. The main goal of the program is to enrich and broaden community awareness of the performing arts. To that end, the Showcase Troupe performs at area schools, hospitals, retirement communities, local business functions, county fairs and Disneyland. Through these venues, Troupe members receive intense training in all three areas of dance, voice and acting, invaluable performance experience, and a strong sense of community awareness, responsibility and ensemble.
Find quality books, DVDs, and games for all ages of children, teens and, adults.
For information, contact Dept Director Linda Keiles at lkeiles@alpertjcc.org
Is your child at least 18 months old? Are you both ready for a new experience? Moving On which meets on Tuesdays & Thursdays for 3 hours is one of our most innovative Parent Participation programs offered at the AJCC. Children get to develop social & group play skills, along with motor development & independence, in a secure classroom setting. Parents participate with their child for the first hour and then return at the end of the morning to pick them up. Limited openings are available. Pre-registration is mandatory.
Rachel Gordon, rgordon@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1023
What is J Crew?
Grades K-8 Say thank you to the men and women who have served our country so well. We’ll create cards and gifts to send to soldiers overseas, and create AllAmerican treats. Weather permitting, we’ll swim in our heated pool.
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YOUTH
J Crew is the AJCC’s Teen Program, which offers fun and safe activities designed to foster strong Jewish identities and cultivate future leaders. We offer social events, volunteer opportunities, holiday celebrations, classes, and much more. All events are adult supervised.
Dinner & Color Me Mine on 2nd Street, Belmont Shore Saturday November 5 5:30-9pm Middle School & Up Let’s meet for dinner at 5:30 pm at Shore House Café and then head next door to Color Me Mine! Have a blast with your friends or show-off your artistic side by painting your own ceramic piece. There’s a great selection of options from plates, mugs, figurines, and they all make a great Chanukah gift or keepsake. $10 for studio fee plus price of ceramic piece (and money for dinner).
•Shore House Café: 5271 E. 2nd St., Long Beach, CA 90803 •Color Me Mine: 5269 E. 2nd St, Long Beach, CA 90803 Contact Rachel Gordon, Teen Activities Coordinator at rgordon@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1023
Everything You Want to Know About College… But Were Afraid To Ask A series of Five College Preparatory Workshops with Nicole Gracie of UniVarsity For high school students and parents
First in Series: College Prep Timeline: What Do I Need To Know, and When Do I Need to Know It? Tuesday, November 8, 7 pm It doesn’t matter whether your student is a high school freshman or a senior; it’s NEVER too early or too late to get prepped for college. In this interactive workshop you’ll learn how to make sure your child’s got what it takes to get in to college, and stay there; topics include year by year timelines, what colleges are looking for in a student, and how to get started exploring college financing options. You and your student will leave the workshop knowing that the college dream can easily be a reality.
Upcoming Workshops January 17, 2012: SAT is NOT a Four-Letter Word
Chanukah Party & Gift Exchange
February 7, 2012: College Match: Finding the Right Fit for You
Sunday, December 11, 4-6pm Look for more info in Dec Program Guide
March 13, 2012: Hidden Gems: Beyond UC & Cal State April 17, 2012: The College-Bound Athlete: Are You on Your Game? Cost Per Workshop $20/AJCC Member; $25/Public:
Sign up for 4 and get the 5th workshop FREE!!! For information, contact Dept Director Linda Keiles at lkeiles@alpertjcc.org.
Call for more more info & fees
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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
JFCS Receives Grant and Recognition
So I Have Retired, Now What? Ah, the Golden Years. The day we have all been waiting for, the day we can retire. We are supposed to be happy and excited right? While some people take to retirement like a duck to water, others of us have a great deal of trouble making the transition to our new lifestyle. The kids aren’t as interested in seeing us as we imagined, the golf games are fun but aren’t really something we really need to do every day. In short, many of us greatly overestimate our need to retire and underestimate our need to be significant. If you find yourself struggling with these issues, you can keep a few things in mind: • Do not make the mistake of underestimating the emotional adjustment. Your partner, your children, your income, your social networks, where you live and how you spend your time might all be changing. So be patient with yourself as you figure it out. • Be sure to consider when making your plans to envisioning yourself doing something that is meaningful. It should make you happy. It should make you feel as if you're making a contribution. And whatever you do, don't let your age be the limiting factor. Think about all the people who made their most significant impact in the world after turning 60. • Be sure to stay active and not sedentary. While we all enjoy the freedom of relaxing, it isn’t good for our physical or emotional health to not be physically active. Taking a walk, take a dance class, ride your bike, lift weights, take a tai chi class or work in your garden. All are easy things you can do to stay active. • Rediscover old passions and projects that you might have
long ago abandoned. Old dreams can come true! • Keep connected and social. Join groups and reach out to friends, both old and new to keep vibrant and healthy. Now is a good time to reconnect with those people significant in our lives we might not have had time for when we were working. • Remember to bring the wealth of your talent and experience back to the world and consider volunteering at a nonprofit agency. The world needs your help and you will feel better about yourself when you know you are making a difference in other’s lives. Your own community needs you, even if all you do is drive another older adult to the center. If you do find yourself struggling with the transition to retirement and want to talk to someone about it, feel free to call JFCS and our counselors can help you develop your next stage life plans or process all the feelings you might have around retirement. Also, there are plenty of senior programs at the center you might consider. Even better, consider volunteering to help others. As Booker T. Washington said, “If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.” JFCS welcomes your talents and if you are willing to drive, the Elbow to Elbow program is actively seeking volunteers to help older adults with transportation to the center.
On September 15, JFCS was proud to attend a grantee recognition breakfast in honor of being chosen one of Kaiser Permanente South Bay’s 2011 grant recipients. JFCS received a grant for $10,000 to support critical and much needed programming for men and for older adults. The guest speaker for the event was Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenthal who graciously presented JFCS with a Certificate of Recognition from the California Legislature. The Assemblymember, who has been a long-term advocate for mental health care and is a licensed mental health professional, outlined two pieces of legislation she hopes will have long-lasting and positive effects on our understanding and treatment of mental health issues. The
first is to introduce a mental health curriculum to grades 7-12 so that children have an awareness of suicide prevention and other mental illness issues at an early age. The second is to develop an advanced health care directive for mental health issues. This legislation would allow added safety and protection for persons with cyclical mental illness or progressive mental illness. For example, someone who is bipolar could authorize treatment for periods when they are lower functioning or suicidal. Alternately, someone with progressive alzheimer’s could rest assured they would remain safe even as their disease progresses. We wish the Assembly member the best of luck in advancing her mental health legislation.
For counseling or more information about volunteering at JFCS call Lise at EXT. 235. To volunteer with RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) or to help with the Elbow to Elbow program, contact Chris Palzer from the AlpertJCC at 562506-2801. Elbow to Elbow is a wonderful program which is part of the Active Adult Community Connection Project generously sponsored by the Archstone Foundation.
Steve Gordon (second from left), JFCS President, being presented with a Certificate of Recognition from Assembly member Bonnie Lowenthal, along with others grantees at the 2011 Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center Community Benefit Grantee Recognition Breakfast on September 15, 2011.
OUR MISSION: Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Long Beach/West Orange County is a nonprofit agency that provides a wide range of professional counseling and support services to assist all individuals regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation in facing life’s challenges.
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Hillel at CSULB FOR MORE INFORMATION: WEB: www.Beachhillel.org EMAIL: beachhillel@gmail.com PHONE: 562-985-7068 or 562-426-7601 ext 1424
Spotlight on Birthright Over the summer, ten Beach Hillel students were thrilled to participate in a Taglit-Birthright Israel trip. Each month, one student will share the highlights from his or her experience. Rachele Friedland explains why Taglit-Birthright Israel was so influential for her. What started as a free trip abroad changed quickly. I realized this upon meeting my new friend Gil on our fight to Israel. We instantly connected over satirical conversations and I had a good feeling that these next 10 days would be something else. Of course, my suspicious were right. I had decided to embark on Taglit-Birthright Israel because of my grandfather, who lived in Jerusalem. I was so overwhelmed with the opportunity to stay in Jerusalem for five days and see the entire country. Although the trip was shorter than I would have liked, I enjoyed everything we were able to
Rachele Friedland (right) rejoices after successfully climbing Mt. Masada on the Beach Hillel Summer 2011 Taglit-Birthright Israel trip.
see. From hikes and “nature walks” to visiting some of the oldest cities, Taglit-Birthright Israel provided a once in a lifetime opportunity that I’ve already encouraged others to take. I was able to discover my self, my spirituality, and my role as a Jewish woman in America during my amazing journey. While I cannot say I’ve come up with some profound answer to all that I questioned while on that trip, I’m glad I was challenged to scratch the surface.
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Southern California Hillel’s Train Students to Increase Engagement Students from several Southern California colleges and universities came together September 9-11 for the Southern California CSU Hillel Engagement Retreat, the first event of its kind in the area to teach students the art of building stronger relationships and advancing Jewish journeys. Hosted by CSUN Hillel and Hillel of Long Beach and West Orange County, the conference taught nearly 20 students peer-engagement methodologies used by Hillel’s around the globe to engage their peers and help them grow as Jews. The participants came from CSU Northridge, Long Beach, Fullerton and San Marcos as well as San Diego State University and Los Angeles Valley College. The conference was made possible by a grant from the Jewish Federation Valley Alliance. "The skills that the facilitators brought with them will really help our students develop meaningful Jewish student experiences for their fellow students on campus as well as recognizing their own Jewish journeys," said Rachel Kaplan, director of Hillel of Long Beach and West Orange County. "Seeing how our work fits into the broader scope of the Jewish future helps to motivate our students to continue their important work." "Talented and passionate Jewish students are themselves the greatest asset we have to reach and engage their Jewish peers," said Graham Hoffman, Associate Vice President of Strategy with Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life, who led several sessions over the weekend. "Preparing them with the skills, impetus, and support to develop and expand their social networks, building relationships with uninvolved Jewish
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Beach Hillel student leaders and interns learn valuable leadership skills at the Southern California CSU Hillel Engagement Retreat. From the left: Marysa Miller, Jamie Lerner, Brianna Pohl, Zach Katona, Nitzan Harel, Ari Palmer.
peers and connecting them to Jewish life are among the most successful ways we can broaden and expand the reach and impact of Jewish life on campus." "I felt like I became very aware of resources available to me as an intern," said Marysa Miller, a student at California State University, Long Beach. "I was also able to learn about resources that should be available to Jewish students, in general, and how Hillel plays a role in that for students on campus. I think that being able to meet students from other Cal States was able to help me a lot in just being able to talk with other students who have been involved in other ways that I have and to bring awareness
to issues that we all face." “Helping students learn to create relationships with one another is particularly important and challenging among Cal State Universities, since these are commuter schools in which social and extracurricular activities compete with schoolwork, home life and jobs,” explains Rabbi Drew Kaplan of Southern California Jewish Student Services, who helped organized the event and provided the Jewish content of the weekend. The training took place at Camp Max Straus in Glendale and included sessions on goal-setting, program & initiative training, and exploring one's Jewish journey.
Jewish Lecture Series The CSULB Jewish Studies Program is pleased to welcome back to Long Beach the nationally syndicated political columnist, Harold Meyerson. Mr. Meyerson will speak at the Alpert JCC on Monday, November 28, at 7:30 pm, and his talk will examine the upcoming presidential and congressional elections. In 2009, the Atlantic Monthly named him one of “the most in-
fluential commentators in the nation.” The lecture series is free and open Harold Meyerson to the community. For more information, please contact Susan Paletz at the Alpert JCC at 562-426-7601, EXT. 1067.
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Values Carved in Stone
News from the Preschool
Integrating our five core values in all that we do and everything we see has been a labor of love for administrators and contractors at The Hebrew Academy this summer. Through tremendous efforts from parents, community members, staff members and supporters around the world, we were able to win one-half of a million dollars for our little school. More than 125,000 people voted for us, a school with under 300 students, through a Facebook contest that Kohl’s ran last fall. I guess you could call us, “The Little SCHOOL that could.” So, now we are able to tangibly see the fruits of our labor in our beautiful new Values Circle. The Circle is a place where our values are carved in stone and circle our beautiful grass amphitheater and flagstone stages. Our five core values are: Respect – Be Respectful, Truth – Be Truthful, Courtesy – Be Courteous, Kindness – Be Kind, Gratitude – Be Thankful.
“We are now in our 8th week of school and I cannot remember a calmer opening of preschool than this year’s opening,” says Preschool Director Chanie Perlemuter. “We've started the year with 63 children, with more joining as the year progresses. Our new toddler playground is almost done; the glider and mural will be in by the end of the month. We welcome three new staff members: Suzzette Natan - Toddler Class, Claudia Ortega - Toddler Class in the morning and Nursery in the afternoon, Miri Lasarescu with Morah Sarah - Pre-k in the morning and with Teacher Tracy in the afternoon.” Mommy & Me session begins on Thursday, Nov. 3, 9:30 - 11:00 am. Please join us for Challah baking, songs, music, art and much more. Bring your friends. Literacy Program in Pre-K is using the Pearson/Scott Foresman Reading Street program for our reading curriculum. This pro-
Hebrew Academy Auction Sunday, November 13th
We use our Values Circle often, and we hope to bring community members in to take advantage of this beautiful gathering place as well. Two of the main assemblies that occur in our Values Circle are Town Hall Meetings and Rosh Chodesh Assemblies. During the Town Hall Meetings, our entire student body (K – 12), gathers to discuss school events, honor successes and solve problems. These meetings are facilitated by the Student Council. The Rosh Chodesh Assemblies are focused on elementary students. Rabbi Popack and Dr. Carlson honor students who have shown that they are Menches that they have tried hard and succeeded in school and at home, and who have instilled the core values in their daily lives. We have much more we want to achieve on campus and within
4th-5th: Open Mic Night At Barnes and Noble Tuesday, November 14th
Student Council Ready to start a New Year
November Upcoming Events OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY:
1st Family Shabbat Dinner Shabbaton Friday, November 4th 2nd-5th: JKB Kickoff Monday, November 7th
1st: Spaghetti Dinner Tuesday, November 15th K-5th: Family Fun Day Sunday, November 27th Call for more information
Results for the H.A. Student Council elections are in and these students are ready, willing, and eager to make a difference in the community and at the H.A. For the girl’s election, we congratulate President, Shira Frank; Vice President, Leeat Hatzov; Secretary,
our classroom walls, and we hope readers will consider attending our Hebrew Academy Auction under the Stars at the H.A. in order to help raise money to bring more pride, community and beauty to our school. The Annual Auction is open to anyone who would like to make new friends, see old acquaintances, hear about activities at H.A., see our 3rd grade choir perform, and donate to a worthy and future impactful cause. The H.A. Auction, “Making an Impact,” will be held on Sunday, November 13 at the H.A. If interested in attending or donating, please contact Jenny Kdoshim or eventshahb@gmail.com.
gram is a scientifically researched based program that supports California’s standards in literacy and also touches on science, mathematics, social studies, art and music. The H.A. uses Pearson/ Scott Foresman program throughout the school. Our use of this program will help bridge the gap into kindergarten for children and families by providing an opportunity for consistency in their educational continuum. This curriculum will enable us to use Reading Street to its fullest and will add to the quality we already provide in getting children ready for kindergarten. For more information, contact Preschool Director, Chanie Perlemuter at 714-8630757.
Sarah Hertzberg, and Treasurer, Chynna Levin. For the boys election we congratulate President, Jacob Younessi; Vice President, Mendy Kievman; Parliamentarian, Ben Ziv and Treasurer, Aaron Geisinsky.
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Robert A. Kaplan, M.D. Joel J. Widelitz, M.D.
robert D. Alban & Jon K. Alban estate Planning and estate Administration living trusts, wills, Powers of Attorney Serving the Long Beach community for over 40 years
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Business Law, Insurance Law, Trusts and Estates 5242 Katella Ave., suite 104 los Alamitos, cA 90720
(562) 799-1379 web site: www.nemlawyer.com
C.P.A.’s Shari D. Nemirow, C.P.A. Small Business accounting & income taxes for Corporations, Partnerships, Individuals 5242 Katella, #104 los. Al.
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Pamela Schulman-Flores, C.P.A. Master of Science-Taxation, Tax Returns-all types, tax planning & audits Downey
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ELECTRICAL H & H ELECTRICAL Quality Without Compromise Residential & Commercial lic. # 309934 since 1975
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(562) 598-4848
PODIATRY Eric R. Hubbard, D.PM, F.A.C.F.S. Board Certified-Foot & Ankle Surgery Adult’s and Children’s Foot Disorders Athletic Injuries-Custom Orthotics 2333 Pacific Ave., long beach
(562) 426-5151 (562) 427-7443
PSYCHOLOGY Bernard F. Natelson, PSY.D. Certified, American Board of Medical Psychotherapists, Stress Management-Relationship Expertise 10900 los Alamitos blvd., suite 207
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Licensed Psychologist, Psychotherapy & Counseling in Long Beach, Afternoon & Evening Appts. drcraigkain@craigkain.com
(562) 987-1766
JEWELRY The Gold Trotters, Inc. Fine Jewelry since 1977. On-site gemological services performed by Rose Keller, GIA graduate (1977).
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ORTHODONTICS Brodsky Orthodontics Braces & Invisilign™ for all ages 5920 Del Amo blvd., lakewood
(562) 496-2000 www.drbrodskysmile.com
OB/GYN Joel Kizner, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. Board Certified in OB/GYN 10861 cherry st., ste. 109 los Alamitos, cA 90720
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Call Today to Add your listing to our Professional Directory Anna 562-426-7601 EXT 1007 or Yolanda 562-426-7601 EXT 1314 for more information
TRIBUTES Tribute & memorial contributions are special gifts to honor, memorialize, or
For tributes to AJCC please call 562426-7601 ext 1414
congratulate friends & family for all occasions. We will be delighted to
JFCS
send a card on your behalf.
GENERAL JFCS FUND
Jewish Community Foundation
• To Marvin Zamost, happy birthday, from the Stern family, Marian, Rob, Judy & Ed • To Aaron Berro Krugman, wishing you success at your internship at JFCS, from Binnie & Jack Berro • To Ann & Eugene Lentzner, mazel tov on your 60th anniversary, from Binnie & Jack Berro • To Eva & Eugene Schlesinger, wishing you a speedy recovery, from Binnie & Jack Berro • To Nancy & Mark Speizer, congratulations on your new grandchild, from Binnie & Jack Berro
JEAN BLAKEY JEWISH STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP FUND
MARCIE BALAN BLAKEY FUND
Jewish Federation GENERAL FUND •To Allan & Gerry Getz, in memory of Joey, from Linda & Stephen Gordon FEDERATION WEINBERG CAMPUS FUND
•In loving memory of Dr. Morris Rockenmacher & Mrs. Jeanette K. Rockenmacher, from Sandra & Robert Boyd
• To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean, from Gary Jackson • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean, from Barbara & Leon Shoag • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean, from Jan & Ralph Simonian • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean, from Angie Zarifes • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean, from Reva & Sy Alban • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean, from Linda Palitz • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean, from Renee Simon & Jack Blecher MARCIE BALAN BLAKEY FUND
• In memory of Jean Blakey, from Laura & Amy Blake and family For tributes to the Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation please call 562-426-7601 EXT 1314
AJCC GENERAL FUND
• To Derek Lessin, in memory of Ethel, from Sylvia Miller • To Edward Lessin, in memory of Ethel, from Sylvia Miller MICHAEL SEGAL MAIMONIDES FUND
• To Eva & Eugene Schlesinger, for a full and speedy recovery, from Jessie Butler • To the Lessin family, in memory of Ethel, from Jessie Butler • To Robert DeLue, happy 85th birthday, from Jessie Butler
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• To the family of Jean Blakey in memory of Jean Blakey, from Lee Balan • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean Blakey, from Binnie & Jack Berro • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean Blakey, from Barry Borkin • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean Blakey, from Rosecarrie & Dr. Alan Brooks • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean Blakey, from Jacqueline & Hal Cotton • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean Blakey, from Offie & Mannie David • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean Blakey, from Elaine & Howard Davis • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean Blakey, from Eli Dubrow • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean Blakey, from Barbara & Howard Falkin • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean Blakey, from Suzanne & Jeffrey Feder • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean Blakey, from Ron & Diane Guest • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean Blakey, from Helene James • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean Blakey, from staff & board of JFCS • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean Blakey, from Paddy Kaller • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean Blakey, from the Linden family, Jim, Nancy Seth, Sara & Ari • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean Blakey, from Helena Lisk • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean Blakey, from Kenneth Malley
• To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean Blakey, from Dr. Frederic Masback • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean Blakey, from Joyce & George Murchison • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean Blakey, from Madge Pizer • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean Blakey, from Sheila & Norman Pokras • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean Blakey, from Alan & Wendy Puzarne • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean Blakey, from Alene & Ed Rice • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean Blakey, from Molly Rose • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean Blakey, from Terri & Michael Rosenberg • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean Blakey, from Shirley & Gene Ross • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean Blakey, from Sadie & Dr. David Sacks • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean Blakey, from Dorothy & Charles Samuel • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean Blakey, from Sherri Sawyer • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean Blakey, from Susan Lee Schwing • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean Blakey, from Gerda & Harold Seifer • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean Blakey, from Melanie & Dan Spellens • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean Blakey, from Marlene & Roy Verdery • To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of Jean Blakey, from the Wayland family, Gary, April & Jeff • To Eva & Eugene Schlesinger, wishing you a speedy recovery, from Sandy & Jerry Horwitz • To Jim Licht, mazel tov on the marriage of your son, from Sandy & Jerry Horwitz ELAINE & HOWARD DAVIS FUND
• To Elaine & Howard Davis, mazel tov on your 60th Anniversary, from Binnie & Jack Berro SEYMOUR PIZER FUND
•To Dr. & Mrs. Richard Wigod, congratulations on receiving the Condit Spirit Award, from Melanie & Dan Spellens For tributes to JFCS please call 562426-7601 ext 235 or 562-427-7916
Khatera Zubin Khatera is Zubin eager to be working as the new Development Assistant for the Jewish Federation. She has earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration at California State University, Long Beach. She brings with her a strong financial background working for the American Red Cross as the
Financial Development Assistant and as a Personal Banker at Bank of America. Khatera grew up in Southern California and is the youngest of a large family. She was born in Afghanistan and at an early age she faced the destruction and pain caused by war. Knowing the tragedy of loss, she hopes to help people with their own struggles in life. She enjoys working for the non-profit sector and hopes to make a difference in her community. Khatera lives with her fiancé
in their Lakewood home. They are both avid Disney fans, love to have fun and spend time with their family. Brian Avner Brian Avner is happy to be the Federation/AJCC graduate intern this school year. He is working towards earning two masters degrees in Jewish Education
and Jewish Nonprofit Management from Hebrew Union College. Before attending HUC, Brian studied Jewish and Religious studies at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Brian was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago and has been an active member of the Jewish community his whole life. He spent a total of fourteen summers at OSRUI, a URJ (Union of Reform Judaism) camp in Wisconsin, and was an active member of NFTY (North American Federation of Temple
Youth) in high school. Brian also spent three years before graduate school as a teacher and youth advisor in Chicago where he solidified his love for teaching and sharing Judaism with the next generation. Brian lives on the Westside of Los Angeles and loves the weather compared to Chicago. He also can’t wait to get to know the Long Beach community and the people in it.
Mimosas, Bloody Marys, and the Hollywood Jew Oh My! On Sunday December 11, the Jewish Federation’s Young Adult Division will be hosting a brunch to Danielle Berrin reach out to Jews in our community between the ages of 25 and 45. Join us in a private home in Huntington Beach for brunch and hear from Danielle Berrin, The Hollywood Jew. Berrin is Writer of the Hollywood Jew blog, a cutting edge and values-based take on the entertainment industry for jewishjournal.com. She has profiled directors
Brett Ratner, Quentin Tarantino, Oscar-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin and entertainers Chris Rock and Jane Lynch. A Los Angeles Times profile dubbed her “a natural born provocateur” for her commentaries on the business, culture and characters of Hollywood. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian, British Esquire and The Huffington Post. Paige Fingerhut, Chair of the Young Adult Division, explains, “I am so excited to hear from Danielle, meet new people, and introduce others to why I believe the Jewish Federation is so important for our community. Please join us
or tell your children and grandchildren to join us.” The Young Adult Division is based around 4 pillars, Leadership, Professional Networking, Philanthropy, and Social Action. The price for the brunch is $25 and reservations can be made online at www.jewishlongbeach.org/ YADbrunch or by calling Khatera in the office at 562-426-7601 EXT 1006. If you have questions or are interested in learning more about the Young Adult Division, please contact Anna Shabtay at ashabtay@jewishlongbeach.org or 562506-2804.
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Federation Welcomes Two New Staff
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Super Sunday December 4, 2011 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Answer the Call Every gift makes a difference. The Jewish Federation Annual campaign funds programs you love at the Alpert JCC, it pays for counseling for those who need it at Jewish Family and Children’s Service. It helps the Hebrew Academy educate our youth and it supports Long Beach Hillel to strengthen the Jewish identity of our college students. The Annual Campaign supports our overseas agencies, JAFI and JDC, make a difference in the lives of youth, seniors, and everyone in between in Israel and beyond.
Make the Call
Save us a Call
Every dollar raised will make a difference in our local community, in Israel, and around the world. Yes! I want to Volunteer! ■ Shift #1 8:30 a.m. till 12:00 p.m.* ■ Shift #2 11:30 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. ■ December 6th from 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. ■ December 7th from 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m.
You can save the volunteers a call by making your 2012 Annual Campaign pledge by returning the form you received in the mail, by donating online at www.jewishlongbeach.org or returning the form below to the Jewish Federation Offices.
Name:____________________________________________ E-Mail:____________________________________________ You may also RSVP to Khatera Zubin at Kzubin@jewishlongbeach.org or 562-426-7601 EXT 1006.
Name:____________________________________________ I pledge $__________for the 2012 Annual Campaign. (payable by 12/31/2012) ■ Charge my card: _____________________________________ Exp._________
* Babysitting will be available
■ Enclosed is my check
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