Jewish Community Chronicle - September 2018 Issue

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FEATURE STORY

A New Year . . . A New Path

By Danny Levy, Director of Development

It’s a new year. Time to refresh, time to reflect, time to atone, time to recharge, time to sing from the hills (ok, maybe not that part, especially my voice).

It is also time for us to celebrate 70 years of the Jewish Federation, beginning next month. As I’m digging through old Chronicles and other archives, I am besieged with stories of numerous community needs, numerous Israel needs, numerous immigrant needs, and thus numerous fund raising needs.

In comparison, we are not that different than October of 1948 or the personalized messages shown here from 1968. Their messages were a bit stronger, for the times, perhaps, but still with good intention of providing tikkun olam and tzedakah.

And over the history of the Jewish people, you could probably find a similar theme.

1968 New Year’s Message from Jewish Community Federation President, Revan Komaroff

It’s who we are. We look out for those we know and those we don’t. We provide, we educate and continue the stories of our ancestors, updated for our ‘modern’ times. We struggle, we survive. We mistreat people, we atone.

The thing is, with ‘need’, it doesn’t go away.

It’s always there, there is no light at the end of the tunnel, and there is no end to our story. That is not to say it’s all bad or sad need. We can rejoice in the happiness of teaching our traditions, sharing our stories of success and having community.

We can feel good for helping others. We can feel good that we are a community that cares.

1968 New Year’s Message from Jewish Community Federation Honorary President, Irving Schneider

As the Federation and Jewish Community Foundation find their way in a year-long process of becoming one complete agency and discover new and exciting ways to raise funds and grant monies out, we can look to our 70 year history to light the path.

Just as we do for the High Holy Days, bringing in the sweet new year, asking to be written in the book of life, and sealed with forgiveness – we ask that you remember Jewish Federation and the Jewish Community Foundation when you begin to think of how you want to sing from the hills for those that cannot, and spread the stories of the Jewish people.

We have many ways to help you satisfy your charitable giving. Shanah Tovah.

1968 New Year’s Message from Emanuel Gyler, Chairman of United Jewish Welfare Fund

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A Full Year Ahead

By Danny Levy, Director of Development

JEWISH FEDERATION PRESIDENT/ REIMAGINING CO-CHAIR

Jan Stein JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PRESIDENT/REIMAGINING CO-CHAIR

Deborah Goldfarb CEO

Danny Levy DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

INSIDE THE CHRONICLE

The Jewish Community

Around the J September Events at the Alpert Jewish Community Center

Making An Impact: Funds Serving the Community

By Sharon Kenigsberg, Director of Endowments & Community Development

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A Full Year Ahead

By Danny Levy, Director of Development

We will soon share the multitudes of all that we have accomplished over our 70 years. For now, though, the Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation have a full year planned ahead with many programs and events to support our Jewish community.

We begin 5779 with the kick-off to our 2019 Annual Campaign, the Lentzner Family Major Gifts Brunch, on Sunday November 4, 2018, at a private home. The Lentzner family graciously hosts this event each year, as a time to thank the community’s major donors and provide a glimpse into all that the Federation and Foundation are doing.

The brunch also offers an excellent speaker to share thoughts on Israel and its relationship to the United States. This year the speaker is Jeff Goldman, an Emmy winning Producer and Reporter for CBS News and the PBS NewsHour. It only takes an individual gift of $5,000 or a family gift of $10,000 to attend.

Jeff Goldman, Guest Speaker

Last year’s Legacy Brunch donors

for comradery and support the 2019 Annual Campaign.

We ask only for a minimum gift to the campaign of $180. Details to follow.

Scene from An Israeli Love Story

Next we have Opening Night, which will take place on Wednesday November 7, 2018. This is a spectacular opening to our Annual Campaign, and as well to the Long Beach Jewish Film Festival.

Federation sponsors the first night of the Film Festival with a dessert reception and a screening of “An Israeli Love Story”.

Based on the true story of theatre director and actress Pnina Gary, the film tells a passionate story of love and independence. Set in prestate Palestine, young lovers are torn between their love for one another and where they see their own futures in the Jewish state. The reception and screening are free to anyone who makes a minimum gift of $18 to the 2019 Annual Campaign.

This is followed by our mega phone-a-thon: Super Sunday on December 2, 2018. This takes an army

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of volunteer phone callers as we try to reach our entire community to raise the much needed funds for the 2019 Annual Campaign. We are a larger than we think Jewish community, and it takes a lot of work to reach each and every one. We know that the monies we raise help the community in many ways, from preschoolers, to seniors, to college students, to those in need, and even to those who desire more Jewish connection. But not everyone knows this. This phone-a-thon is way to help share all that we do with the donations we are asking for.

You might not think that $18, or $54 would help – well it does. Especially the more people participate with gifts.

Men’s Philanthropy will then be presenting Above & Beyond on Thursday February 7, 2019. This is an evening for the men in our community to come together

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(l-r) Becky Sobel, Deborah Goldfarb, and Wendy Manasse Wiese at last year’s Arlene Solomon Visions Dinner

(l-r) Daryl Phillips, Alan Brawer, Don Kaiser at last year’s Above & Beyond

Above & Beyond is followed by Women’s Philanthropy presenting The Arlene Solomon Visions Dinner on Thursday March 14, 2019. This event for women in our community has been going strong for over 20 years. In addition to helping support the 2019 Annual Campaign, this will be as exciting and wonderful as in years past.

We ask only for a minimum gift to the campaign of $180. Details to follow.

Our Legacy Brunch will take place on Sunday April 7, 2019. This is an opportunity for us to thank all of the donors that have decided it was important to

them to make sure there is always a strong Jewish community here. It is this future planning that will allow for us to sustain a Jewish way of life for many generations to come. There will be a presentation from a recipient of one of the grants we give out, to share their experience.

Ending the year on Sunday June 23, 2019 is a soon to be revealed event for one and all. We will say goodbye, say hello, have an introduction, all while enjoying incredible visuals, sounds, foods, and drinks.

Making an Impact: Funds Serving the Community

By Sharon Kenigsberg, Director of Endowments and Community Development

One day, while walking along the road, Honi saw a man planting a carob tree and said to him,“Since a carob tree does not bear fruit for seventy years, are you certain of living so long as to eat the fruit of the tree you are planting?” The man replied, “I found the world provided with carob trees because my ancestors planted them for me. I am planting them now for my children.”

Taanit 23a Jewish Tradition teaches that one of our key duties is to make the world a better place for future generations.

The quote above describes the essence of the work of the Jewish Community Foundation, which is to “Ensure the Future.”

Many of our community members have left funds and many more have promised to leave bequests that will serve our entire Jewish Community.

The chart on this page lists some examples of funds that have been established at the Jewish Community Foundation for Jewish Educational Experiences, Israel Experiences, Jews in Need, Community Security, Leadership Development, Older Adults, Programs and Services for all of our community agencies and much more.

Some of the Named Funds are established during a donor’s lifetime with a minimum initial contribution $10,000 (corpus). These contributions can be made with a gift of cash or appreciated assets. Other funds are established as a bequest from a will or trust.

If you already have a will or trust, you can arrange a charitable bequest with a simple amendment or codicil. You can specify a specific asset, percentage of your estate or a fixed dollar amount that you want to leave to the organizations that you care about. The Foundation can provide you with sample language.

The Foundation invests the corpus in accordance with its investment guidelines.

Additional contributions, of any amount, may be made to these funds by any donor.

The Funds receive a yearly distribution in accordance with payout guidelines of the Foundation and this yearly payout is distributed based on the donor’s wishes set forth in their Fund Agreement.

In the case of Family Funds, a process is set up to involve family members in the making decisions each year on the distribution of the funds. Some fund holders establish funds for a particular agency or organization, to endow their annual campaign gift, or for a specific population or field of interest.

When you choose to leave a bequest through the Jewish Community Foundation, you create a permanent legacy that will benefit the community for generations to come.

The possibilities for helping ensure the future are endless. If you would like more information on how to contribute to one of the already established funds or to open a new Fund, please call Sharon Kenigsberg at (562) 426-7601 ext. 1008.

MAKING AN IMPACT

JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FUNDS SERVING THE COMMUNITY JEWISH EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES

DR. I.W. GITTLEMAN & THELMA CONWAY CAMPUS ENDOWMENT

ALPERT JCC- CAMP KOMAROFF ENDOWMENT

EINSTEIN FAMILY TOLERANCE & HOLOCAUST EDUCATION FUND

BRESLAUER-SOREF B’NAI TZEDEK FUND Matching funds for Bar/Bat Mitzvah students to open their own Philanthropic Fund at the Jewish Community Foundation DR. JACK & KAREN RABIN ISRAEL GOLDSTEIN VILLAGE FUND Provides education of immigrant and at-risk youth in Israel EVA COOPER HILLEL PROGRAM ENDOWMENT EVELYN LINDEN BALDWIN ENDOWMENT Alpert JCC’s Essay Contest for youth HEBREW ACADEMY FUND PHIL & GLORIA FURST HILLEL ENDOWMENT RABBI HOWARD LAIBSON CAMPERSHIP FUND ROBERT BALDWIN MEMORIAL FUND Israel experience programs for teens/young adults

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ALPERT CAMPUS ENDOWMENT Funds donated for specific use for Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus ANNUAL CAMPAIGN SPEAKER ENDOWMENT Provides funds for speakers for Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign programs ARLENE SOLOMON VISIONS ENDOWMENT BARBARA ALPERT NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN FUND BARBARA ALPERT SHARON/CARMEL HADASSAH FUND

EVA COOPER HILLEL ENDOWMENT GERDA SEIFER YOM HASHOAH FUND Community Yom HaShoah observance and Holocaust education HONIGMAN FAMILY FUND JEAN & ROBERT BLAKEY FUND JFCS ENDOWMENT FUND MADELYN & BENJAMIN CHUDNOW CAMPUS ENDOWMENT RUTH & LOUIS DAVIS ENDOWMENT SHIRLEY & GENE ROSS FAMILY FUND SOL LEVIN FEDERATION OPERATIONS ENDOWMENT TESS & SOL WOHLSTATTER FUND TILLY WEIL CAMPUS HEALTH WING ENDOWMENT TILLY WEIL JFCS FUND WILLIAM ROSS FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ANNE LICHT LEADERSHIP ENDOWMENT Sends Federation campaign leaders to Israel ARLENE SOLOMON WOMEN’S PHILANTHROPY FUND BARBARA & RAYMOND ALPERT ENDOWMENT Alpert New Leaders Forum

DR. JEFFREY LEVINE FEDERATION VOLUNTEERS ENDOWMENT Creates educational programs/conferences for volunteer leaders

FRED NEUBURGER YOUNG LEADERSHIP AWARD ENDOWMENT Award recipient attends the annual Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) General Assembly conference RUTH & LOUIS DAVIS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ENDOWMENT

OLDER ADULTS/ JEWS IN NEED CLARENCE & MINNIE SCHULMAN FAMILY FUND Financial assistance to Jews in need JACK & RENA JACOBS ENDOWMENT FUND RUTH & ALEX BRITTON FAMILY FUND Programs and services for older adults RUTH & LOUIS DAVIS TRANSPORTATION ENDOWMENT Helps those in need attend Jewish services and programs SPEIZER FAMILY FUND TO JFCS TEDDIE & SAM ROSKA ADULT ROSH HASHANAH LUNCHEON ENDOWMENT For the annual Alpert JCC’s Senior Adult Rosh Hashanah Luncheon

SECURITY HEBREW ACADEMY SECURITY FUND JEWISH COMMUNITY SECURITY FUND

This list is a sample and does not include certain Charitable Remainder Trusts and other promises.

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CONGREGATIONS

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R E F L E C T I O N S

Moving Into The New Year

By Rabbi Dr. Mark Goldfarb

Deborah, my wife, and I recently sold our house of fifteen years, moving from our townhouse condominium to a “detached Rabbi Dr. house,” as they Mark Goldfarb say... across the pond. In addition to all the excitement of moving, boxing up everything, finding/ purchasing boxes for all the myriad of items, came the “culling” of things that multiplied during 15 years of residence!

Previously, job opportunities and new positions created a rhythm of moving every five years. There is a natural “thinning” of one’s possessions during the moving process and every five years, we would engage in that thinning of the herd, resulting in multiple trips to Goodwill, or Habitat for Humanity, or other organizations that repurposed people’s no longer wanted items. Not only did we feel good about providing useful items for others, but the

process forced us to prioritize our possessions. What once seemed like a necessity to enhance the aesthetics of our home, with the perspective of moving and prioritizing, now seemed like a trivial chotchkie that made us question why we ever bought it in the first place!

However, living in our former home for 15 years brought an end to that culling necessity and, needless to say, during the past 15 years a number of stowed and forgotten household items engaged in a prolific act of procreation! Many times, we would look at each other and exclaim, “when did we get this?” “Why did we purchase this?” And more importantly, “do I still want this?” Leaving us to conclude that some of the items created offspring during the past 15 years.

For this move, the number of trips to Goodwill, Habitat, etc., multiplied exponentially from our last move. As we filled each box, we weighed the significance, relevance, and importance of the items. Will there be room in the new house

for this? Do we really want to schlep this thing? Vases, coffee cups, ceramic pieces, framed art — not to mention tee-shirts — were all examined, appraised and, in many cases, culled from the pack.

Most importantly, now having settled into our new home, those items that once seemed so significant and so important to the aesthetics of our home, are not even missed in our new domicile. The coffee cups I once so enjoyed drinking coffee from, giggling at the embossed comic, or favorite tee-shirt I would wear for workouts, or the vases and pictures that once decorated our walls, are no longer a part of how we live. Those items, once valued, prized, and prominent are hopefully bringing such feelings to others. We certainly appreciated, benefited from, and used them in our lives, but now we moved on — literally.

Which brings me to the coming Yamim Noraim, Days of Awe/High Holy Days.

As we prepare to move into 5779, I would like to suggest that we view Rosh Hashanah

as exactly that — a move into a new year. Let us take the time to weigh the significance, relevance, and importance of the “items” we packed away in the storage boxes of our minds.

May we have the strength and the courage to ask ourselves the hard questions about what we stored in those nooks and crannies of our memories: why did I choose to remember this? Is this what I truly want to remember? How has schlepping this all these years affected me and how I treat those around me? Do I want this to be a part of me?

May we all have the strength and courage to cull the unwanted, unneeded, and unnecessary items from Rosh Hashanah packing.

L’Shalom & L’Shanah Tovah u’Mitukah! ~ Mark Rabbi Dr. Mark Goldfarb is the rabbi of Temple Beth Ohr. He is also a member of Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains and the Central Conference of American Rabbis.

Area Synagogue Upcoming Events 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.

BEIT HALEV Sunday, 9/9, 6:00 pm: Rosh Hashanah Service in Clubhouse 3, Room 2.

Monday, 9/10 & Tuesday 9/11, 10:00 am: Morning Services in Clubhouse 3, Room 8.

Tuesday, 9/18, 6:00 pm: Yom Kippur Evening Service in Clubhouse 3, Room 2.

Wednesday, 9/19, 10:00 am: Yom Kippur Morning Service in Clubhouse 3, Room 8. Membership is not required to attend any of Beit HaLev’s services.

BETH DAVID Saturday, 9/1, 6:30 pm: Casablanca: Change & Redemption. Film screening with discussion, Havdalah under the stars & a candle lit Selichot service.

Wednesday, 9/19, 10:00 am: Yom Kippur Services: Morning Service. 10:00 am: Preschool Program (3-5 years old). 10:45 am: Kids Program (6-10 years old).

3:30 pm: Afternoon Service Wednesday, 9/19, 1:00 pm: “Disobedience: The Book is Better than the Movie” - A Discussion of LGBTQ issues by Jeffrey Seitelman, MD, PhD, FIFA, DFAPA. Wednesday, 9/19, 2:15 pm: “On the One Hand, on the Other Hand” - How to Avoid Radical Relativism while Being Accepting and Open Minded Workshop

by Jeffrey Seitelman, MD, PhD, FIFA, DFAPA. Saturday, 9/29, 10:30 am: Tot Shabbat in the Sukkah.

Ice cream social after service.

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CHABAD OF LOS ALAMITOS Monday, 9/10 and Tuesday 9/11, 10:00 am: Services. 11:30 am: Shofar Service. Relaxed, friendly, educational services with no speeches. Led by Rabbi Shmuel Marcus. RSVP on the website.

Wednesday, 9/19, 10:00 am: Yom Kippur Services.

11:30 am: Shofar Service.

CONGREGATION SHIR CHADASH Thursday, 9/6 & 9/20, 10:00 am: Kundalini Yoga & Meditation with Susan Berges, KRI Certified Instructor. All levels are welcome. Free and open to the public.

Friday, 9/13, 7:00 pm: Shabbat with the Torah. From the giving of the Torah at Sinai

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to the worship in the temple in Jerusalem, this Torah Service promises to be spiritually enriching.

Friday, 9/28, 7:00 pm: Meditation Shabbat. Come join Rabbi Gindlin and experience a deep sense of spirituality, inner peace, and personal inspiration that will carry you through the week ahead.

TEMPLE BETH SHALOM Saturdays, 9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22 & 9/29, 10:00 am: Weekly Morning Shabbat Service.

Thursdays, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20 & 9/27, 8:00 am: Morning Minyan.

Fridays, 9/7, 9/14, 9/21 & 9/28, 7:45 pm: Shabbat Services.

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

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 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) Mail to:

PO Box 2901 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Meet at:

Clubhouse 3, Room 9 1421 Northwood Road Seal Beach, CA 90740 Fridays 7:00 PM, and Saturdays 9:30 PM Contact: President Carol A. Stern 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 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

COMMUNITY

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JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICE 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

Fashion and Philanthropy meet at RUNWAY: The Real Way gives participants an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of so many in our area who need the vital services provided

by JFCS. Since 100% of proceeds fund JFCS and its programs, let’s look at how (l):Wendy Manasse (left), husband David Wiese (center right), and 2016 a typical sponsorship at the New York Experience winner Lindsey Sheesley (right), pose with 2017’s Fashionista level ($250) winner Linda Haley (center left). might make an impact. (r): RUNWAY showcases looks from Macy’s Los Cerritos’ Fall Collections.

In a typical day, a young Excitement is building and will show attendees man dealing with depression for September 27 and how these trends translate may come to JFCS for the 5th annual RUNWAY from aspirational looks to counseling services. He is event. This year’s theme, our closets—literally, from the one of the lucky ones—he RUNWAY: The Real Way, runway to the real way we has insurance. However, is inspired by the fashion build our wardrobes. his copay is $60 a session, trends that walk the runways But RUNWAY is about which is more than he can in New York and Europe, more than just fashion. It afford. JFCS is there for

him and can work with him using a sliding fee scale to provide him with the therapy he needs at a rate that is manageable for him. That Fashionista sponsorship would fill the gap between his ability to pay and the cost of providing services.

Later that same day, the JFCS social work team meets with a single mom of two kids whose hours at work were unexpectedly cut due to a lull in the business of her employer, and now she must choose between putting food on the table and paying her electric bill. JFCS can help by providing one-

time assistance with a utility bill and by providing food boxes and grocery store gift cards to help bridge the gap. Again, funds from the Fashionista sponsorship can help JFCS keep grocery store gift cards on hand and replenish the emergency financial assistance fund for expenses like utility bills.

Thanks to the generosity of Wendy Manasse and David Wiese, last year RUNWAY raised over $70,000 for JFCS. When you are a part of RUNWAY, you are joining JFCS in attaining its vision of a community healed, one person, one family at a time.

Tips to Ease Your Child into the New School Year

By Jodie Shurtleff, MFT Trainee and Krystyna Soch, MFT Trainee

Every school-age child or adolescent faces change this time of year. Whether a child is just matriculating to the next grade or starting at a new school, there is potential for them to feel anxious.

Jodie Shurtleff and Krystyna Soch, JFCS clinicians who work with children, have some suggestions to help parents help their children.

Transitioning to a new school can be an overwhelming and scary experience for many

children. Whether your family has moved or your child is starting a new school for any number of other reasons, there are steps you can take help ease the stress and anxiety over the transition.

First, take your child to their new school. Explore the campus with them, help them find their classroom or classes, and introduce them to their teacher or principal.

This will help your child feel confident about where they need to go and who their

new teachers will be.

Second, talk it out with your child. Read books with them about starting a new school or talk openly about what they are excited or worried about with regard to starting at a new school or in a new class. The way you speak to your child about their new school or class will help them shape their view of it, so speak with confidence about their ability to handle changes and challenges.

Third, look for ways to

get involved as a parent.

Join the PTA or volunteer to chaperone a field trip.

Fourth, replicate or create a “first day of school” tradition.

Maybe you make your child’s favorite breakfast or take them to the park after school. Whatever your choice, the tradition itself should be meaningful to your child. By having something that feels familiar or something they can look forward to, you can provide some extra support

and minimize some of the shock that can happen with starting a new school or grade. As the parent, prepare and equip yourself for this transition. Be aware that your child may be more quiet than normal or may have more of an attitude.

Keep your expectations of their behavior, but remember that they are adjusting. By implementing some of these tips, you can help your child have a successful transition to their new school.

or absence because of incarceration.

Our agreements with these three entities are feefor-service arrangements, where fees cover the costs associated with providing the services. In the case of Downey USD, our services have been increased per their request over the last three years because they have seen positive outcomes for many of the children. The principal of Los Alamitos

Elementary school also increased the number of hours per week that we provide for their students for the upcoming school year.

It is of paramount importance that children have the tools to cope with adversity in their lives at an early age, and JFCS believes that early intervention is key to building a strong foundation for their future mental health.

JFCS Makes Big Impact in Schools Kathryn Miles

Executive Director, Jewish Family & Children’s Service

Summer is waning, and with that, school bells are ringing in districts all over Southern California. JFCS is also ready for action as we serve every school in the Downey Unified School District—21 campuses—with counselors who supplement

the work of the school counseling staff so that more children can be helped.

We also serve Los Alamitos Elementary School and The Hebrew Academy by providing onsite counselors.

What does our staff do, and how does this work?

Through this evidence-based program, classroom teachers identify students who may be struggling academically, dealing with a challenging issue at home, or who may

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be acting out in a disruptive way. Our counselors meet with the students either individually or, at the elementary school level, in small groups. Some of the causes of behavioral issues are feelings of uncertainty around parents’ separation or divorce, anxiety because of the threat of deportation of parents and family members in their circles of support, or feelings of loss due to the death of a family member

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

New Team at Beach Hillel!

The Beach Hillel staff are back at it! They can’t wait for the semester to begin. Ally Levine (second to left) will returns in her second year as Beach Hillel’s Springboard Fellow. We are proud to introduce Shir Horowitz as our new Israel Fellow (center), and Bri Rubin, Beach Hillel’s new Innovation Specialist (second to right).

As we are gearing up for the start of an amazing new school year, we are proud to introduce two new team members: Shir Horowitz will be joining the campus community as an Israel Fellow, and Bri Rubin as our new Innovation Specialist!

Shir grew up in PetachTikwa, a city which is twenty minutes away from Tel Aviv.

She served as a commander in the Israel Defense Force

and recently graduated from university with a degree in Leadership and Human Resources. Though she has traveled to eight different countries, this is her first time in America and she is grateful for the chance to begin a new chapter of her life in Long Beach. In her role as a mentor and educator at Beach Hillel, Shir is excited to share her love of Israel with students, holding space

for them to ask questions, honor complexity, and engage deeply with what it means to be a Jew in today’s world. In addition to coordinating our immersive learning opportunities and engaging students in the Taglit Birthright experience, Shir will be available for anybody who would like to grab coffee and discuss Israel. Shir can be reached at Shir@beachhillel.org

Bri Rubin

Shir Horowitz

Bri Rubin was born in Texas and raised primarily in Massachusetts. She studied Psychological Sciences and Studio Art at the University of Vermont and is also a certified yoga teacher. As a college student, she spent three summers traveling around the beautiful state of Vermont, generally on her bicycle, working as a canvasser for an environmental nonprofit.

After her graduation, Bri traveled to Latin America where she painted murals at hostels and taught yoga at wellness retreats and intentional communities. Bri is passionate about holistic wellness and honored to be in a position where she can support students as they

journey through their college years. She feels privileged to have the opportunity to learn and grow as a member of the Beach Hillel community, broadening and deepening her own connection to Judaism while inspiring students to do the same. Bri can be reached via email at bri@beachhillel.org Ally Levine, a 2nd year Springboard Fellow and ChayaLeah Sufrin, Interim Executive Director, round out our stellar Beach Hillel staff. Together with our Board of Directors, under the leadership of our new Board Chair, Dr. Felice Adler-Shohet.

Beach Hillel is set up for great success this year!

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Coffee Talk in the Sukkah. . . . . . . . . . . . 2a L.B. Jewish Film Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a Evva Vale Art Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a

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JEWISH LIFE & CULTURE

Message from the Executive Director I hope you all had a wonderful summer! We had a great summer here at the J, with so much going on: Summer of Fun events at the pool, Camp Komaroff, the new Swim for Life swim program, Big Band concerts, Barbara Alpert Chorus, and so much more! I hope you were able to come and be a part of it!

We also just completed hosting the 2018 JCC Maccabi ArtsFest program where over 100 visiting artists from around the country joined us here in Long Beach for an incredible week that culminated with a Final Showcase at Wilson High School. It was an honor our community to host and we are all so appreciative of the overwhelming support we received from the community in the way of volunteering, hosting visiting teens, making donations and much much more. In addition, we had 44 over our local teens as part of our delegation, 13 artists and 31 athletes (many who won medals) and I want to congratulate all of them for participating in this year’s JCC Maccabi Games and ArtsFest and look forward to seeing them as part of our delegation in 2019. Be sure to see the exciting photos in the ArtsFest section of Around the J!

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

Holiday Vendor Fair

Tues-Thurs, September 4-6

We’re a one stop shop for all your Rosh Hashanah shopping needs! We’ve got it all from beauty to bling to houseware to toys, and so much more!

Keep it local...Come out to support our local vendors.

FREE Admission; Open to the Public The Alpert JCC Presents

Beach City Big Band

Monday, September 17, 7-9pm

Special concert held 3rd Monday of each Month FREE Admission; Open to the Public!

Sukkot Holiday Table

As our Summer of Fun programs wind down, we are in full preparation for the High Holidays (Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on September 9). To learn about the High Holiday events happening at the Alpert JCC, please see the “Around the J “ cover and the “Jewish Life & Culture” section.

Monday, September 24, 9am

Join us in the AJCC Promenade for a special treat that will help us celebrate the holiday of Sukkot!

FREE

Be on the lookout for more information regarding a Lunch N’ Learn on October 4 with Chaya Leah Sufrin, Interim Executive Director for Beach Hillel, where she will be discussing “Everything you want to know about the Torah”, and as part of our Film Festival, we will having an early viewing on October 7 where we will showing “The Band’s Visit” based on the Tony Award winning Broadway show. Save the date for our entire upcoming Film Festival – November 7-11.

Coffee Talk in the Sukkah with Temple Israel's Educator, Sharon Amster Brown

Tuesday, September 25, 9:30am

And finally, I would like to extend an invitation to attend our Annual Meeting on Sunday, September 23, at 10am. We’ll welcome our 2018-2019 Board Members and recognize our outstanding volunteers, center supporters, and long-term employees. You’ll also enjoy a fabulous brunch generously donated by Katella Deli.

We look forward to seeing you there! RSVP to Sandra Oliva at (562) 426-7601 x1414.

What we do here each and every day could not be possible without our incredible members, our caring and hardworking staff, our passionate and dedicated board members, our valuable community partners, and our generous donors and supporters. Thank you to all of you who help us be Your Center For Life!

L’Shalom

Jeffrey Rips

Learn about the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, including meaning.

Light refreshments will be served.

Free to the community

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

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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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ANNUAL MEETING

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 10am • at the ALPERT JCC

Welcome our 2018-2019 Board Members, recognize our outstanding volunteers, center supporters, long-term employees, and enjoy a fabulous brunch generously donated by Katella Deli.

RSVP to (562) 426-7601 x1414.

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AQUATICS

Everyone is invited to the 2018 Alpert Jewish Community Center

At the AJCC's Swim For Life Aquatic Center, our trained and certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors teach each student to swim with confidence, using a 9-step swim program created by the American Red Cross (an organization with over 100 years of teaching and developing water safety programs).

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

According to Jewish law in the Talmud (Kiddushin 29a), a parent must teach their child three things: Torah, how to earn a living, and how to swim. Through our program, the AJCC can help you give your child the swimming skills they need with the pricing and flexibility that works for your modern life.

Happiness & Humor Group

Friday, September 7, 11:30am "Stay away from NEGATIVE PEOPLE, they have a problem for every solution."

-Albert Einstein

Whether they choose to learn in a group or private setting, our instructors teach swimmers the skills they need to keep them safe in and around the water.

Private & Group Swim Lessons

We know it’s not easy to “give up,” but join in the fun and you won’t even realize how fast you can “give up” happiness busters.

Swim instruction for all ages

We teach each student to swim with confidence using a 9-step swim program credited by the American Red Cross that will keep them safe around the water.

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

For more info. (562) 426-7601 x1721 or smathieu@alpertjcc.org

BlueFin Prep Swim Team Tuesday & Thursday, 4:30-5:30pm

Ages 6-12 This year-round program is a perfect stepping stone to the more advanced competitive youth swim team. Refine all four strokes.

FREE Tryouts: Tue, 4:30-5pm (Everyone must try out!)

Senior Adult Trip to the Skirball Cultural Center Sunday, September 30, 10am-4pm

Youth Water Polo

Come with us as we head to the Skirball for a Sukkot Festival.

Space is limited so register early.

Cost of trip: $10

Mon & Wed or Sundays, 3-3:45pm

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

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

Start anytime! FREE Tryouts: Mondays, 4-5pm (Everyone must try out!)

For more info. (562) 426-7601 x1721 or smathieu@alpertjcc.org

The Barbara Alpert Chorus Wednesdays, 10:30am

RETIRED & SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

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 is uplifting and a lot of fun.

For more info. (562) 426-7601 x1721 or smathieu@alpertjcc.org

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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WELLNESS & FITNESS

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

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

Emily Gould, egould@alpertjcc.org • (562) 426-7601 x1091

What Makes Our Early Childhood Education program considered one of the best preschools in Long Beach?

We offer you and your family a chance to connect with other families through celebrations, social events, and more, including: • Reading Mastery Program • Parent Volunteer Opportunities • Classroom Playdates/Family Events • Parent Education • Havdallah & Shabbat Celebrations

Country Western Line Dancing

• Monthly Kids’ Night Out/Parents’ Night Off

September 17-December 17 Mondays, 5:30pm: Level 1 / 6:30pm: Level 2 / 7:30pm: Level 3

• School-wide Assemblies (Parents Welcome!)

• Family Pajama Party & Book Fair

Line Dance 1: For beginners—basic dances not to exceed 32 counts.

Line Dance 2: For the long-term beginners—dances are 32-64 counts.

Line Dance 3: For the somewhat experienced—dances are 48-64 counts.

• Shabbat Dinners

We invite your family to become part of our family.

Line dancing is a great exercise that burns calories while you have a good time!

Both classes require you to bring your cowboy boots or leather-soled shoes for a stompin’ good time. No partner necessary. Instructor: Cindi Massengale.

Register at the AJCC Member Relations Courtesy Desk, (562) 426-7601 x1051

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

YOUTH & FAMILY

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

SilverSneakers® and Silver&Fit® may allow you to have your Alpert JCC membership fees waived as a benefit of your healthcare plan.

Contact your healthcare provider today to see if you qualify.

Register at the AJCC Member Relations Courtesy Desk, (562) 426-7601 x1051

SPORTS & RECREATION

Member Courtesy Desk (562) 426-7601 x1051

Kids & Adults Martial Arts with Sensei Mac

Pee Wee Martial Arts • Youth Martial Arts Youth Sparring • Advanced Sparring Mixed Martial Arts • Jiu Jitsu Self-Defense • Private Lessons For registration or more information, please visit alpertjcc.org.

4a 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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Hebrew Academy goes to the XSTREAM for our Students!

STEM, STEAM, STREAM have been buzzwords in education for years. These concepts are integrated into many of our programs and curriculum at The Hebrew Academy. The benefits of cohesive learning are clear,

putting purpose and concrete real world examples behind what is taught in the classroom helps to make sense of abstract concepts for our students. deeper and more thorough brand new “XSTREAM Lab” between subjects is the Students engage and way through STEAM activities, on The Hebrew Academy’s foundation to all STEAM apply their education in a which cements their learning. campus, combining Science, programs. Our Lab will be This approach is accessible Robotics, Art, Mathematics, open for use by all students, to children of all levels and Engineering, and Technology even as young as elementary ability. Even within a team, in a streamlined, hands-on age. The Hebrew Acadent academic success, as well as various abilities can work learning experience for our believes that every single valuable life skills. and learn together. Teaching students. This Lab will provide opportunity to build on life The AYSO partnership methods are inquiry-based, opportunities to focus on real- skills like collaboration, brings its tradition to the process-focused and student- world problem solving with critical thinking, creativity, and school in focusing on the centered. The students can creativity and innovation. communication are important. success of each participant to lead with their interests, In a unique program like Starting early will not only help them grow as individuals providing them with a feeling this, students have a safe enhance any future learning rather than concentrating on of ownership over their work. environment to explore, they perform in the classroom just one or two start players. A team environment also tests learn, collaborate, test, and environment, but will gurantee The AYSO instructors work and builds collaboration and ultimately succeed. it continues every single on building a child’s strengths communication skills.

Success through hands-on moment throughout the rest of and developing his or her This fall, we will launch our learning and collaboration their lives. self-confidence, which in turn helps build up the entire team.

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Soccer Season Begins!

The fall soccer season is quickly approaching at the Hebrew Academy! Each Sunday, the school partners with American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) to host children from all over Orange County to compete on three soccer fields. This is a wonderful opportunity for the students to meet and learn from all types of kids from the surrounding area.

Parents appreciate the many benefits to playing soccer. It builds stamina, improves coordinations, and strengthens motor skills. It also encourages teamwork, boosts self confidence, and increases concentration.

When a child learns soccer, they are also learning how to work together in a team environment for a shared goal. They must constantly communicate with others and play to each other’s strengths to have a successful team. The drive to win builds on friendly competition to help motivate the children.

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High Holy Days Service Times

SELICHOT SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Beth David 9:00 am Minyan 7:00 pm Selichot Services Congregation Shir Chadash 8:00 pm Selichot Program & Service Temple Beth Ohr 7:00 pm Dessert Reception, Movie, Discussion & Havdalah Temple Beth Shalom 8:00 pm Evening Service Temple Israel 8:00 pm Program & Oneg 10:00 pm Service SELICHOT (CONTINUES) Temple Ner Tamid

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 7:30 pm Selichot

EREV ROSH HASHANAH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Beit HaLev 6:00 pm Located at Leisure World in Clubhouse 3, Room 2 Beth David 7:30 pm Chabad of West O.C. 7:30 pm Rosh Hashanah Gourmet Dinner with Fine Wine Congregation Shir Chadash 7:00 pm Erev Rosh HaShanah P’nai Or 7:30 pm Followed by Oneg Shul By The Shore 6:30 pm Evening Service 7:30 pm Rosh Hashanah Community Dinner (RSVP to rabbilevi@shulbytheshore.org) Temple Beth Ohr 7:30 pm Erev Rosh Hashanah Temple Beth Shalom 7:45 pm Erev Rosh Hashanah Evening Services with Oneg Temple Israel 4:30 pm Pre-Service Oneg 5:30 pm First Service 5:30 pm Teen Service 8:00 pm Second Service (Dessert Oneg following) Temple Ner Tamid 7:30 pm Erev Rosh Hashana ROSH HASHANAH MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Beit HaLev 10:00 am Located at Leisure World in Clubhouse 3, Room 8 Beth David 10:00 am 4:00 pm Tashlich Chabad of Los Alamitos 10:00 am Services 11:30 am Shofar Service Congregation Shir Chadash 9:30 am Rosh Hashanah First Day 2:15 pm Tashlich & Free Pizza Lunch (Located at Mother’s Beach) P’nai Or 3:00 pm Tashlich Shul By The Shore 9:30 am Morning Service 11:00 am Teen & Tot Service 12:00 pm Shofar Blowing 6:00 pm Mincha & Evening Service Temple Beth Ohr 9:00 am Children & Family Worship 10:00 am Morning Worship 1:30 pm Tashlich (Located at La Mirada Regional Park) Temple Beth Shalom 9:00 am Rosh Hashanah - Shaharit (Morning) Services 9:30 am Sisterhood Baby Childcare 9:45 am Torah Service 10:00 am Torah Service & Children’s Program 10:30 am Shofar Service 10:45 am Blessing the Babies & Sermon 11:20 am Musaf Temple Israel 10:00 am Family Rosh Hashanah & Celebration at El Dorado Park 3:30 pm Tashlich at The Beach at Belmont Pier (Ocean at 39th Place) Temple Ner Tamid 10:00 am Rosh Hashanah Day 1

(Selichot follows service at Wilderness Park) 6:00 pm Spanish Service (No dinner) 2ND DAY ROSH HASHANAH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Beit HaLev 10:00 am Located at Leisure World in Clubhouse 3, Room 8 Beth David 10:30 am 2nd Day Rosh Hashanah Chabad of Los Alamitos 10:00 am Services 11:30 am Shofar Service Congregation Shir Chadash 9:30 am Rosh Hashanah Second Day 7:00 pm Shabbat/Rosh Hashanah Family Service Shul By The Shore 9:30 am Morning Service 12:00 pm Shofar Blowing 6:00 pm Mincha & Shabbat Service Temple Beth Shalom 9:00 am Rosh Hashanah - Shaharit (Morning) Services 9:45 am Torah Service 10:30 am Shofar Service 10:45 am Sermon 11:00 am Musaf Temple Ner Tamid 10:00 am Rosh Hashanah Day 2 (Creative Service) 7TH DAY OF HIGH HOLY DAYS Chabad of West O.C. Temple Beth Shalom

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 10:00 am Chabad Hebrew School 9:00 am Men’s Club Sukkah Building & Decorating

EREV YOM KIPPUR/ TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 KOL NIDRE Beit HaLev 6:00 pm Located at Leisure World in Clubhouse 3, Room 2 Beth David 7:30 pm Kol Nidre Congregation Shir Chadash 7:00 pm Kol Nidre P’nai Or 7:30 pm Shul By The Shore 6:15 pm Kol Nidre/Evening Service Temple Beth Ohr 7:30 pm Erev Yom Kippur & Kol Nidrei Worship Temple Beth Shalom 6:15 pm Kol Nidre Services Temple Israel 5:30 pm First Service 8:30 pm Second Service Temple Ner Tamid 7:30 pm Kol Nidre (Please attend promptly)

YOM KIPPUR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Beit HaLev 10:00 am Located at Leisure World in Clubhouse 3, Room 8 Beth David 10:00 am Morning Service Chabad of Los Alamitos 10:00 am Yom Kippur Services & Yizkor Congregation Shir Chadash 9:30 am Yom Kippur 12:30 pm Yizkor P’nai Or 10:00 am Shacharit Service 1:00 pm Yizkor (time approximate) 6:00 pm Mincha/Ne’ilah Closing Service, followed by

Potluck Break Fast (Vegetarian/Dairy/Kosher Fish) Shul By The Shore 9:30 am Morning Service 11:00 am Teen & Tot Service 11:30 am Yizkor Service 5:00 pm Mincha & Ne’ila/Closing Service 7:15 pm Fast Ends Temple Beth Ohr 9:00 am Children & Family Worship 10:00 am Morning Worship 1:00 pm Study Session 2:30 pm Afternoon Worship Temple Beth Shalom 9:00 am Shaharit (Morning) Services 9:30 am Sisterhood Childcare 9:45 am Torah Service 10:00 am Children’s Program 10:30 am Yizkor-Memorial Service 10:45 am Sermon

11:00 am Musaf 2:00 pm Afternoon Study Session

5:00 pm Mincha (Afternoon) Service

5:30 pm N’eilah Closing Services 7:00 pm Maariv (Evening Prayers) & Havdallah (Concluding Ritual) 7:30 pm Break the Fast Refreshments hosted by

Nina & Alex Ayzenberg and Janis & Stuart Simon Temple Israel 8:15 am Children’s First Service (Grades K-3) 8:15 am First Service 9:15 am Children’s First Service (Grades 4-6) 10:30 am Morning Study Session

11:00 am Children’s Second Service (Grades K-3)

11:00 am Second Service 12:00 pm Children’s Second Service (Grades 4-6) 1:15 pm Yom Kippur Forums 2:00 pm Family Service 3:30 pm Yizkor Service 4:15 pm Afternoon Service

6:00 pm N’ilah Service 7:00 pm Havdallah (Followed by Challah & Cookies to Break Fast) Temple Ner Tamid 10:00 am Yom Kippur

4:30 pm Yizkor

HIGH HOLY DAYS SERVICE TIMES

EREV SUKKOT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Beth David 6:00 pm Erev Sukkot Chabad of West O.C. 7:30 pm Sukkot Dinner in the Sukkah Temple Israel 5:30 pm Sukkot Service Temple Ner Tamid 4:00 pm Decorate the Sukkah 6:00 pm Potluck Dairy Dinner 7:30 pm Sukkot Service SUKKOT MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Congregation Shir Chadash 9:30 am Sukkot Temple Beth Shalom 10:00 am First Day Sukkot Morning Services with Kiddush Temple Ner Tamid 10:00 am Sukkot Day 1

2ND DAY SUKKOT TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Temple Beth Shalom 10:00 am Second Day Sukkot Morning Services with Kiddush CHOL HAMOED/3RD DAY OF INTERMEDIATE SUKKOT Chabad of West O.C. Temple Beth Ohr

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 11:30 am Soup N’ Shmooze in the Sukkah 6:30 pm Brotherhood & Sisterhood Sukkot Social

5TH DAY OF SUKKOT/ INTERMEDIATE DAY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 OF CHOL HAMOED Temple Beth Ohr 6:30 pm Shabbat Sukkot Celebration & Dinner 7:30 pm Worship & Simchat Torah (Torah Unrolling & Reading) Temple Beth Shalom 6:00 pm Sisterhood Sukkot Shabbat Dinner & Service EREV SHEMINI ATZERET/ SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 END OF SUKKOT Beth David 7:00 pm Erev Simchat Torah Congregation Shir Chadash 12:00 pm Pizza in the Hut (A meal in our lovely Sukkah) Temple Israel 5:30 pm Erev Simchat Torah Service Temple Ner Tamid 5:00 pm Shemini Atzeret 6:00 pm Potluck Dairy Dinner 7:30 pm Simchat Torah SHEMINI ATZERET MONDAY, OCTOBER 1 Congregation Shir Chadash 9:30 am Sh’mini Atzeret (Yizkor) Temple Beth Shalom 10:00 am Shemini Atzeret Festival Morning Services with Yizkor 7:00 pm Erev Simchat Torah Service & Celebration Temple Israel 10:30 am Simchat Torah Service & Yizkor Observance SIMCHAT TORAH Congregation Shir Chadash Temple Beth Shalom

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 7:00 pm Simchat Torah Celebration Shabbat 10:00 am Simchat Torah Festival Morning Service

Please call each synagogue or visit their website for additional program information. See Synagogue Directory on Page 6 for their contact information.

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L’Shanah Tovah To a Healthy & Happy New Year!

Andre Maginot, Nina Yoshpe, Zarah & Charlie, Tammy & Nick, Jeremy, Allison & Asher, Lisa & Emerson, Jonathan, Becca, Shaina, Titan & Shiloh

Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year!

The Wolfe Family Barbara, Mark, Keith

L’Shanah Tovah Cecelia & Danny Danziger

L’Shanah Tovah Marilyn & Bob Yassin

Rosalind & Ned Bassin and Family

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Ruimy’s, Gold’s, Hoffman’s and Hardy’s

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Best Wishes For a Happy and Healthy New Year

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Wishing You a New Year of Health, Happiness & Peace

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Peace & Health in the New Year Sadie & David Sacks and Family

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Beit HaLev will be conducting High Holy Day services this year.

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Rabbi Galit Levy-Slater will lead all services for the Leisure World community Service times and places* are as follows: Rosh Hashanah Sunday, Sept. 9, 6:00pm: Clubhouse 3, Room 2 Monday, Sept. 10, 10:00am: Clubhouse 3, Room 8 Tuesday, Sept. 11, 10:00am: Clubhouse 3, Room 8 Yom Kippur Tuesday, Sept. 18, 6:00pm: Clubhouse 3, Room 2 Wednesday, Sept. 19, 10:00am: Clubhouse 3, Room 8

Membership with Beit HaLev is NOT REQUIRED to attend services -REPEAT: there is NO PAY TO PRAY. We DO need to know how many are coming, so RSVP TO RABBI GALIT: (562) 715-0888 / duets@icloud.com

Wishing You a New Year of Health, Happiness & Peace!

L’Shanah Tovah

Bobby Kronick, Jann Kronick-Gath and Chance Gath

Rita & Barry Zamost and Family

* due to the extremely high usage of room reservations, we will truly be the "wandering Jews" during our Days of Awe.

Chat, Chop & Sip with the National Council of Jewish Women Please join the National Council of Jewish Women, Long Beach Section, on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at Chat, Chop & Chardonnay where we will welcome new members and celebrate long-timers. We will enjoy lunch, sip chardonnay, and watch Chef Teri Appleton prepare a delicious dish and give us healthy cooking tips.

The event is free to members.

A $10 fee for non-members will be applied to dues if a guest joins NCJW at the event. You don’t need to be Jewish or a woman to join NCJW. We will be meeting at Temple Israel, 269 Loma Ave., Long Beach, CA 90803 from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm.

RSVP required by September 30th. Contact us at (657) 235-2511 or membership@ ncjwlongbeach.org

Upcoming Hadassah Event

Save the Date On Tuesday, October 16th, 2018, NCJW will be holding “Pastry and Propositions.” Join NCJW at the Alpert Jewish Community Center on the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus as we hear from the League of Women Voters about the propositions on the November ballot.

Come to two amazing workshops on Monday, September 17th at 1:00 pm at the Alpert JCC on the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus!

Come to “Learn More and Age Less”, which is about the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at CSULB! The guest speaker will be Carl Curtis, who will be presenting the new fall semester of classe/programs.

In Southern California, we

enjoy a great quality of life; yet, we remain vulnerable to emerging hazards. Join us for “Think Globally & Act Locally”, where we will discover a few simple steps about disaster preparedness and how we can save lives.

Featuring guest speakers: Dr. Steven Jensen and Dr. Shirley Feldmann-Jenson.

Kindly RSVP to Andrea Kaiser at: andreakaiser11@ gmail.com or call (562) 434-8222.

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Dr. Jason Lustig

The CSULB Jewish Studies Program is pleased to open its Fall Lecture Series with a talk by Dr. Jason Lustig. He will speak 7:30 pm, Thursday evening, September 27th, at the Alpert JCC on the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus (3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach, CA 90815).

How does memory and history become tied up in material objects? That question is at the heart of Dr. Lustig’s research into the fate of Jewish archives and looted art after the Holocaust.

With so many communities destroyed, what should happen to their cultural treasures: their torah scrolls, their libraries, their art, and their archives? Dr. Lustig’s talk will examine these questions in a way to help us think through the nature of memory in contemporary Jewish culture.

Dr. Lustig is currently a Harry Starr Fellow in Judaica at Harvard University’s Center for Jewish Studies, and he received his Ph.D. in History from UCLA in 2017.

His research and teaching focuses on intellectual history, historiography, and the history of archives. He is also the host and creator of the Jewish History Matters podcast.

Like all Jewish Studies talks, it is free and open to the public. For information on this talk or fall semester events, email Dr. Jeffrey Blutinger, Jeffrey.Blutinger@csulb.edu

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Yom Kippur

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Erev RH Services Morning Services

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Sisterhood Sukkot Dinner on Friday, September 28th @ 6:00pm Our dedicated Sisterhood invites you to come and join us at the Annual Sukkkot Dinner under the Sukkah and stay for our Shabbat Service at 7:45pm.

Due to a limited occupancy under the Sukkah only PAID reservations will be accepted that evening.

For complete details of price information please visit our website at www.tbslb.org or email the office at office@tbslb.org, with subject line of "Sukkot Dinner".

Ruach Shabbat Dinner on Saturday, October 13th @ 10:30am We are kicking off the month of October with a festive and exciting Ruach Shabbat.

Come and share beautiful vocals with us and sing along! Everyone is welcome to join and attend.

Bring the whole family and friends, and we hope to see you all here at TBS!!

Shabbat Dinner @ 6:00pm & Service @ 7:15pm on Friday, October 19th Come and join us for a special Shabbat Dinner and stay for the Service on this evening.

All are welcome and suggested donations are gladly accepted: $5/per person and $15/per family.

Kindly RSVP by Tuesday, October 16 via email at office@tbslb.org, subject line: “Shabbat Dinner”.

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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