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FEATURE ARTICLE

Jewish Community Partnership Preserving Jewish Identity on Campus

By Anna Shabtay, Donor Relations Director “

eing Jewish is who I am. Coming back to my Jewish identity and community was like coming home,” explains Laura Wiley, Past President of Long Beach Hillel’s student board.

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thropy, we enhance, enrich and connect the Jewish Community while providing people of all faiths, cultures, and ages convenient access to comprehensive services and life-changing programs.

The Jewish Community Partnership has changed the lives of Laura and other students like her and continues to make an impact on them through their every day experiences even after college. In order for The Jewish Community Partnership to thrive and help more people like Laura, the agencies involved have embarked on a joint fundraising campaign called

HER STORY Laura was raised in a Jewish household, attended Jewish summer camp, volunteered at the Alpert Jewish Community Center, and participated in Bureau of Jewish Education programs. She was very involved in the Jewish community. As she got older, her life changed.

She began to separate herself from the Jewish ____________________________________________________________________ community. Someone even told her that she wasn’t Jewish, she was hurt and she distanced “Being Jewish is who I am” herself from the community.

Thankfully, Laura found Long Beach ____________________________________________________________________ Hillel on campus at California State University the Fund for Our Future. The Fund for Our Long Beach. She was interested in being part Future has been established to provide immediof a community again; they were openate funds and future funds to the Greater Long minded and more accepting than those that Long Beach Hillel Students make connections to Israel through visiting Israelis like Raaya Beach Jewish community for the purposes of she had encountered before. She met other and Nadav. agency capacity building aimed at sustaining vistudents that were just like her. She found a brant Jewish life and service to the community community to be a part of. She participated over the next 60 years and beyond. in Shabbat dinners, High Holiday celebrations, social THE JEWISH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP If you are interested in learning more about the speevents, and even served as Long Beach Hillel’s student Long Beach Hillel is a member of the Jewish Commupresident. nity Partnership (JCP) which is convened by the Jewish cific programs and services that need funding and about Laura may not have returned to Judaism if it hadn’t Federation of Greater Long Beach and West Orange how you can be a part of the Fund for Our Future, conbeen for Long Beach Hillel. They made a difference in County, and also includes The Jewish Community Foun- tact Sharon Kenigsberg at the Jewish Community Founat sharonk@jewishlongbeach.org or her life and continue to connect hundreds of students to dation, Alpert Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family & dation 562-426-7601 EXT 1008. their Jewish identity every day. They connect students to Children’s Service, and The Hebrew Academy.

Laura’s story is just one of the many stories about Israel though Birthright Israel, a 10-day free trip for young The JCP is a vital community resource serving Greater adults 18-26, they connect students to Judaism with Shab- Long Beach and West Orange County. Our partnership people whose lives’ have been changed for the better bat dinners and holiday celebrations, and most impor- works collectively to strengthen individuals and families by the Jewish Community Partnership. You can make a tantly, they connect Jewish students to other Jewish in our community and beyond. Modeling core Jewish difference in the lives of others by joining the community students. values of compassion, community, learning and philan- in support of the partnership.

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4 Women’s Philanthropy Leadership Workshop

Jim Breslauer PRESIDENT

5 The Last Chapter of My Mother’s Book

Deborah Goldfarb EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Anna Shabtay

Shabbat Candlelighting

September 2 September 9 September 16 September 23

7:00 pm 6:50 pm 6:40 pm 6:31 pm

September 30 6:21 pm

By Michele Britton- Bass

DONOR RELATIONS DIRECTOR

Yolanda Placencio Erin Bellinghausen

1a-4a Alpert Jewish Community Center Program Guide

GRAPHIC ARTIST

September Events at the AJCC

CHRONICLE COORDINATOR

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6 Upcoming Events at our Area Synagogues Check out the September events at local Synagogues

All submissions should be submitted via e-mail: chronicle@jewishlongbeach.org

10 High Holy Day Service Schedule

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The Jewish Community

Women’s Leadership Workshop Women's Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of Long Beach is a place for leadership, empowerment and philanthropy.

Here women come together as a community with a shared vision of tikkun olam (repairing the world), tzedakah (justice), rachamim (compassion) and chesed (loving kindness).

Along with all of the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), we are dedicated to providing opportunities for women to learn new skills and translate their values into action. Join us on Monday, October 3, 2011 from 6–9 p.m. at the AJCC for a unique workshop "Leadership Head to Toe," where you will laugh, learn and be inspired.

Our workshop leaders will be Gail Norry and Jody Kaufman Loewenstein from JFNA. Gail Norry is the chairperson of National Women's Philanthropy of the Jewish Federations of North America. She is a member of the Board of Trustees and sits on the executive board. She is a past president of Women's Philanthropy in her community of Philadelphia. Gail was the cochair of the 2008 International Lion of Judah Conference and she serves as co-chair of the TECH team, providing Training, Education, Consulting and Help to federation communities across America.

Jody Kaufman Loewenstein is the chairperson of the JFNA "Al-

liance" and is a member of the JFNA Board of Trustees and executive board. "Both Gail and Jody are amazing women and I am excited that we have the opportunity to learn with them" states Shari Nemirow, immediate Past President of Jewish Federation of Long Beach and currently on the JFNA National Women's Philanthropy Board. Shari continues, "I promise everyone a fun and inspirational evening , so mark your calendars and look for your invitation in the mail and check your e-mail."

For more information or to RSVP please call Sharon Kenigsberg at 562-426-7601 EXT 1008.

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The Last Chapter of My Mother’s Book The following is excerpted from an article written by Michele BrittonBass about her beloved parents, Ruth and Alex Britton. Copies of the complete article will be sent upon request. A copy of Ruth Britton’s Book is in the Zack Library at the AJCC. I never thought I’d be the one to write the last chapter in my mother’s book, but here I am, doing just that. My mother was a writer. Not by training or as a career, but a writer none the less.

When I was a child, she was a wonderful story teller. I went to bed each night with made up stories that I still recall.

However, it would not be until many years later that my mother would return to writing stories.

You see, what my mother was really passionate about, was not really writing, but traveling. She and my father took our family around the world and when my parents retired, they spent their days visiting the unique wonders of the world. That’s when my mother became a writer.

Ruth was able to enjoy a fruitful second career which merged her love of travel with her gift of the written word. Ruth was also blessed with the coincidence gene! She and my father managed to have those kinds of experiences that connect people in ways that felt like they were “just meant to be.” My parents were the kind of people who would be at home anywhere they traveled as long as they could bring their joy to others and learn about people and conditions in other places. Ruth was able to capture their friendships and sights from other countries and bring them to local newspapers and magazines to share with others.

In her early 80s, my mother was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder which curtailed her travels. It was then that she turned to writing the same types of stories that I had heard long ago in my childhood. The result was “Tales of a Give and Get

Shop,” a collection of charming stories inspired by her work with the NCJW thrift shop.

The delightful tales in the book told of connections between people who gave or received objects via the thrift shop.

There was a story of the key that was found in a jacket pocket and the imaginative stories the volunteer shop clerk came up with to explain how it might have been left there. There was a tale of a woman who reconnected with a memory of a former lover taking her all the way to another country based on a signature on an old painting in the shop.

And, finally, there’s the story of how a book of my mother’s made it to her grandson a year after she left this world. That’s the chapter that I must now write, as it’s so clearly one that she couldn’t have told any better.

Before a year had passed since my mother’s death, my father went to be with his “Ruthie.”

This left not just a void in my heart, but a long list of tasks to be accomplished. In getting through this self-created list, I started with what I thought could be easily completed; I went through the books and decided which to keep, which to pass along to others, and which to donate. Two full carloads later, all of the books in the house had been removed. It was several months later at home over 100 miles from Long Beach, when I got the email.

A public librarian in the Long Beach contacted me with this message, “Yesterday, we received a donation of books and one of them was a personal journal which I think belongs to you.

It is ‘Grandmother Remembers: A Written Heirloom for My Grandchild’. Looking through the book, we realized the family was Jewish and after a few minutes the names Alex and Ruth sounded familiar.”

It turns out this particular li-

brarian was a lifelong member of the temple my parents had attended and thought she recognized the names. She called the secretary at the temple and found out how to reach me. Her email message included her belief that my son or I would want to have this brief book of family history.

Within days of our contact, I received this amazing gift. My mother’s words, a year after her death, were back in my hands sharing stories new and old about her family, her love of travel, her early parenting days with me, and her wishes for her new grandson, just three months old when she wrote the journal.

As I write this story of my mother’s creativity, I realize that the picture, albeit a different one, is now complete. Her words have been passed to a new generation; her memories and values shared as she would have wished. How special that they arrived in this unconventional and unique way (when we didn’t think there was anything left in her home), through the hands of someone, like the volunteers in her thrift shop tales, who just happened to realize what a gift was in her hands.

CREATE a Jewish Legacy

Ruth & Alex Britton, of blessed memory, left a rich legacy of words and deeds to their family and to our community.

By creating the Ruth & Alex Britton Family Endowment at the Jewish Community Foundation, they have ensured that the causes they cared about will continue on.

For more information on how you can Create Your Jewish Legacy, please contact the Foundation at 562-426-7601 EXT. 1008 or sharonk@jewishlongbeach.org

Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach and the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

Tuesday, September 20, 2011 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Alpert JCC A Business Networking Mixer to learn about an upcoming joint trip to Israel scheduled for February 2012 Appetizers and Refreshments will be served FREE Please RSVP online at www.lbchamber.com or 562-590-9234

For more information, contact Joel Perler, VP of Membership at 562-590-9234 or jperler@lbchamber.com

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CONGREGATIONS

R A B B I N I C R E F L E C T I O N S Preparing For The High Holy Days Rabbi Howard Laibson

Many people, perhaps most, enter their synagogues during the High Holy Days with genuine expectations that their experience will be uplifting and inspirational.

For many, that is indeed the case.

As a planner of High Holy Day services and activities, I often – annually, actually – wonder what can be done to help even more people feel inspired and moved.

Clearly, preparing relevant sermons and stirring music play a significant role in the process.

Encouraging greeters and ushers to be warm and welcoming is important. Making the synagogue look its finest is also a must. Attending to the scores and scores of minute but necessary details that are part of Holy Day preparations is equally significant.

These matters pertain to what rabbis, cantors and synagogues can do to make ready for the High Holy Days. However, meager attention is typically given to what congregants can do to prepare. Yet such preparation is the factor most likely to yield the deepest spiritual treasures that the High Holy Days can provide.

Each year, I send my congregants a list of hanhagot Jewish spiritual practices – that they can utilize to become better attuned to the Holy Day themes of selfawareness, confession, t’shuvah (repentance), and forgiveness of others and of self. I have no idea how many people avail themselves of these practices, but I know that, if they do, they will benefit from them.

These practices usually involve asking oneself significant (and rather intimidating) questions: Can you think of someone whose forgiveness you wish you could seek? What did you do that you wish you could un-do?

What holds you back from approaching them? If they accept your apology, what will you do with their openness? Can you, will you, grow in your awareness so that you don’t commit the same sort of offense again?

What prevents you from confidently making such a commitment?

More questions: Do you hope that someone in particular will approach you, asking for your

Upcoming Events at Our Area Synagogues 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 Friday, Sept. 9, at 7:30 p.m. open house Shabbat service will take place at Grace First Presbyterian in Long Beach.

P’nai Or’s new spiritual leader, Cantor Steven Puzarne, has founded “Vision of Wholeness”, which is transforming lives by focusing on strengths, not shortcomings, of individuals with special needs and providing the therapeutic benefits of inclusive worship, music and artistic expression. The first service will be Sept. 17 at 10:00 a.m. and will continue monthly. See page 10 for additional services.

For more information contact Cantor Steve Puzarne at visionofwholeness@gmail.com.

Temple Beth David Sunday, Sept. 18, 11:00 a.m.

TBD is launching the celebration of its fiftieth year. There will be special recognition of members, the dedication of the Marshall classrooms and much more. Celebration will include a B.B.Q. Temple Ner Tamid Sunday, Sept. 18, 5:30 p.m.

TNT invites the community to a Bar-B-Que. Mix or match any two of chicken, hamburger or hot dog for $20.00. Ice cream social begins at 7:00 p.m. with bingo at 7:30 p.m.

If your synagogue would like to be a part of this listing, please submit your events to chronicle@jewishlongbeach.org

forgiveness? Is there something that you can do to appear more approachable to them? And what will it mean to you if they do seek you out? Can you, will you, have the strength to forgive them?

Try to imagine how much lighter you’ll feel if you give up that grudge, the resentment, brought about by their ill-spoken word or bad act.

Finally: What have you done or not done to grow closer to God? I know that many people have difficulty comprehending God or understanding how God really functions in the world.

Have you sought out a God concept that helps you to make sense out of the universe without your having to suspend reason?

There are many legitimately Jewish options available to you.

What will make it easier to view God as more significant than money, or status, or power? Are there other “idols” you devote yourself to more than you do to God? Do they fill your life with meaning and substance, or simply with things and opportunities?

Are these the most noble of aspi-

rations for which you aim?

These are challenging Rabbi Howard O. Laibson and, as I’ve indicated, intimidating questions.

Please, don’t ignore them. Don’t shy away from them merely because they are difficult. They enable us to strive for the deepest meaning and greatest spiritual growth we could ever hope for.

And that is, after all, what the High Holy Days are all about: inspiring us to hope for a more fulfilling, more Godly existence.

That rarely occurs simply by walking through the synagogue doors on Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur and taking a seat. Cultivating a sense of meaning and attaining personal growth require work. So please, do the work necessary to truly prepare for an inspiring experience during the Holy Days.

My family and I wish you all a sweet New Year.

L’shalom Rabbi Laibson is rabbi at Congregation Shir Chadash, Lakewood.

NCJW Membership Luncheon to Feature Susan Mathieu for a Humorous Afternoon Community women (as well as men) are invited to the fall luncheon of National Council of Jewish Women Long Beach Section to be held on Tuesday, September 20 at 10:30 a.m. at the Old Ranch Country Club, Seal Beach.

Guest speaker will be Susan Mathieu, Ph.D., Senior Adult & Program Coordinator at the Alpert JCC. She has had many years of experience working in the community recreation field, and in 2006 she created a happiness and humor group for senior adults that has been replicated throughout the United States and Europe. She taught at California State University Long Beach for 17 years, and is a consultant to public and private agencies concerning the "Art of Getting Along with Difficult Peo-

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ple." Among the awards she has received is the "Outstanding Therapeutic Educator Award" from the California Park and Recreation Society. Mathieu’s witty presentation will focus on aging, happiness and turning negative experiences into positive ones.

New President Linda C. Fox will speak briefly on the many accomplishments of NCJW over the spring and summer.

Couvert for the luncheon is $36 per person. Please send your check to Diane Fike at 460 Linares Ave., Long Beach, CA 90803 by Friday, Sept. 9.

Dianne Merrick, membership vice president, reminds everyone that every new member and those planning to become members at the luncheon will be a guest of NCJW.

Synagogue Directory 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 Dov Gartenberg Phone: 562-426-6413 Email: tbs.longbeach@gte.net 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 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: Rabbi Manny Goldstein Phone: 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

(C)=Conservative (I)=Independent

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SENIOR ADULTS 92nd Street Y Lectures "Live from NY's 92nd Street Y is beautiful, simple, and clean; it's about bringing people together and forming that global community."

—Consul General of Canada

This exciting interactive program brings special events from NYC’s 92nd Street Y, LIVE to Long Beach via satellite. Returning for the 2011 Fall season are community partners Temple Beth David, Temple Beth Shalom, Temple Israel, Shir Chadash and Shul by the Shore. Admission is FREE to AJCC members and members of our partner synagogues.

ADULTS Eve Lunt, elunt@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1067 Pauline & Zena Gatov Gallery Presents:

My Jewish Long Beach Exhibition Dates: Sept 7-Oct 24 Local artists, photographers & poets answer the question: “What is Judaism in Long Beach to you?”

Whether it’s a painting of children celebrating Havdalah or a photograph of synagogue doors or the beauty of tikkun olam through poem, their creations are the answers to this question and will be on exhibit.

Contact Eve Lunt for more info. ext. 1067

Evening Mah Jongg Group for Social Players Wed, September 14 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.

The Jump Artist, is based on the true story of Philippe Halsman, a man who Adolf Hitler knew by name, who Sigmund Freud wrote about in 1930, and who put Marilyn Monroe on the cover of Life magazine. The novel traces the arc of Halsman’s personal life from fear, distortion, and despair to courage, truth, and joy. JCC Reads is a new signature program from JCC Association.

Contact Eve Lunt at ext. 1067 or elunt@alpertjcc.org for more info.

Tue, September 6 9am-5:30pm $10 fee includes transportation, Kosher lunch, tour, lecture & film.

You Must RSVP to Dr. Susan Mathieu

WE NEED YOU! Sr. Adult Rosh Hashanah Outreach Program Tue, September 27 Packing : 9:30-11:30am Deliveries: 11:30am-2pm

Please RSVP to Dr. Susan Mathieu

Rosh Hashanah Luncheon Barbara Walters with Dr. Gail Saltz Tue, September 13 5pm Walters joined ABC News in 1976 as the first woman ever to co-host the network news and after 25 years as co-host and chief correspondent for 20/20, Walters left the show in 2004. She is best known for her “Barbara Walters Specials.” Dr. Gail Saltz, Psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, columnist, bestselling author & t.v. commentator, will interview Walters as part of her series “Strength of Mind.” The series explores how people find success, real happiness & the ability to deal with life’s problems.

Please visit our website for more programs from the Live from NY’s 92nd Street Y Fall 2011 Lecture Series.

Please no beginners, this is not a class

Field trip to the Skirball

Help package & deliver holiday treats to community members who are homebound and in nursing homes.

JCC READS: Book Club The Jump Artist by Austin Ratner Mon, Sept 22 7-9pm

Dr. Susan Mathieu, smathieu@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1721

Tue, September 28, 12pm We will have a musical program during lunch. Lunch will be bubbe’s chicken marsala, rice pilaf, challah, honey cake, coffee and Tea. Please RSVP to Dr. Susan Mathieu

Ongoing Senior Activities Lunch Program: Wed, 12pm Knit Wits: Mon, 1pm Mah Jongg Group: Thur, 12pm Book Club: 1st Thur of month, 1pm

GESHERCITY YOUNG ADULTS Susanne Katz, skatz@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1625

GesherCity Shabbat Fri, September 2 Join us in September as we celebrate Shabbat with great food & friends.

Contact Susanne Katz for more info.

FREE/AJCC Member; $5/Public

AJCC Poker Club Tue, September 20 6:30pm: Doors open for registration 7-10:30pm: Game Time A $10 late fee will be charged to players arriving after 7:10pm & are not guaranteed an RSVP seat.

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 .

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RSVP to Eve Lunt, elunt@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1067

Ladies Night at the Movies “The Other Woman” Tue, September 27 6:30pm It’s time for our monthly chick flick, so bring your BFF to the “J” for a movie, popcorn, chocolate and Diet Coke. “The Other Women” stars Natalie Portman as Emilia Greenleaf.

Emilia wins the heart of the object of her affection, only to find that the relationship comes with some very real baggage - including her beau's troubled son. Co-starring Lisa Kudrow.

This film runs 102 min. and is rated R.

$5/AJCC Member; $7/Public

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Furnace Creek 508 Bicycle Race, is the world's premier ultramarathon bicycle race. The 508-mile course has a total elevation gain of over 35,000', crosses ten mountain passes, and stretches from Santa Clarita, across the Mojave Desert, through Death Valley National Park and Mojave National Preserve, to Twentynine Palms.*Description taken from www.508.com*

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Elsie Bennett, an AJCC Spin and Pilates Instructor, is taking a team of AJCC members to compete in this amazing event. The teammates are Lonnie Binderim, Scott Feldman, Gary Jackson, Todd Miller, and Debra Sheback. All of the cyclist had to compete against other AJCC SPINNERS to secure a spot on the 508 team. Elsie Bennett was chosen from the thousands of applications for her race times.

Contact Carolyn Brooks for more info. (562)426-7601, ext. 1021

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In preparation for this intense race, the team has been riding in the dessert to accustom themselves to the heat they will face during the race. Sweat, tears, pain, mental frustration and physical limitations are all boundaries this team has been learning to overcome. They race October 8-10, we wish the 508 Team great susccess.

WELLNESS & FITNESS Dianna Villegas, dvillegas@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1056, 1051

Senior Meeting Thur, September 15 1:15-2:30pm This group discussion is open to all seniors who would like to help the JCC improve the Senior fitness classes we offer at the AJCC. Please mark you calendar for this meeting & be ready to share your ideas.

Ashkenazi Jewish Heritage

Please RSVP to Dianna L Villegas

A FREE memory loss and aging, consultation & screening, done by a St. Mary Medical Hospital staff member at the AJCC. FREE to AJCC Members & Public

1 out of 40 Ashkenazi Jewish females carry a high risk breast cancer gene.

This lecture will help you understand the scientific background of this high risk gene. You’ll leave knowing when you should consider genetic testing.

Diagnosis, treatment, religious and ethical issues will be explained.

Speakers: Jim Waisman, MD Oncologist & Helen Mabry, MD Breast Surgeon Sponsored by: Breastlink

Please RSVP to Dianna L Villegas

Please RSVP to Dianna L Villegas

Am I Forgetting Something?

Thur, September 15 9am-11am

What are my Risks for Developing Breast Cancer?

Tue, September 20 6:30-8pm

Sunday, September 25th, 10am The Annual Meeting will be held in the Lipeles Auditorium at the Alpert JCC Come help us honor our volunteers & meet the 2011-2012 Alpert JCC Board Members

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Lori Davidson, ldavidson@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1092

NEW PROGRAM! Yad b’ Yad Mondays & Wednesdays Sept 7-Jan 18, 1-2:30pm For toddlers 17–24 months (with an adult) Entertaining learning activities that involve the whole child on an experiential level will be pursued each class. Information for parents on new research-based methods and timeproven techniques of raising children will be discussed and disseminated among the group.

Fancy words aside, the children, with their parent or an adult, will get messy with paint, glue, playdough, water and sand. They’ll sing, learn finger plays, celebrate Jewish holidays, listen to stories, build tall towers, and meet new friends. $400/AJCC Member; $616/Public

Jewish Program Highlights •New Year Celebrations: Baking, special snacks, new songs, apple math & science •Yom Kippur: Learning how to say sorry-social/emotional empathy development

•Shabbat Dinner •Sukkot: Snack & lunch in the sukkah, decorating the sukkah, songs and stories with HaMo’Robyn, harvesting crops in the garden, taking care of the earth •Weekly Shabbat celebrations: Learning the blessings, new songs with HaMo’Robyn, special snacks

•Weekly Havdalah •Simchat Torah: Learning about beginnings & endings, learning about the Torah, seeing a real Torah, creating simulated Torahs •An Ethical Start: Learn with Peer K Explorer and Dafna

The Barbara & Ray Alpert Jewish Community Center

Spotlight on Chugim

Enrichment Classes for Preschool Children Kids Can Quilt The children will create quilt squares learning the age old techniques of sewing, painting, and applique with adult assistance. The outcome is a family heirloom.

Aleph Bet What are those funny squiggles?

It’s the aleph-bet! Children’s brains are in learning mode which makes mastering recognition of the Hebrew alphabet an appealing and fascinating challenge. Using their bodies, music, stories, and crafts the children will begin to decipher the code that is Hebrew and explore the similarities and differences between Hebrew and English.

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508 Race Team

Picasso’s Paintbrush Using the techniques of the masters, children will paint with the bold strokes of Van Gogh, emulate Picasso’s cubism, the pointillism of Seurat, and the dreamy impressionism of Monet. Sculptures like Rodin’s The Thinker or Michaelangelo’s David will emerge, created by the imagination of individual children.

Ha’MoRobyn w/ Peer K Explorer Children will have the wonderful opportunity to accompany Ha’MoRobyn with Peer K Explorer & Dafna as they journey through time learning values and ethics from the words and thoughts of our ancestors. Through music, stories, & action the lessons of the sages will come to life.

For more info. on this or any ECE program, call (562)426-7601, ext. 1092 or email ldavidson@alpertjcc.org

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YOUTH

SPORTS & RECREATION

AQUATICS

Natalie Chernik, nchernik@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1205

Linda Keiles, lkeiles@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1047

Sascha Bryan-Zwick sbryanzwick@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1035

CASTING CALL: AJCC/Jenny McClintock’s Acting 101 Presents Rehearsals begin Sun, Sept 18 Sundays, 3-5pm For Youth & Teens Ages 7 & up An Interactive Theater Experience Will it be a pirate show, a murder mystery, a wedding? Join us for this great new youth theater program, where the kids are the actors, and the audience joins in.

For info Contact Linda Keiles at lkeiles@alpertjcc.org

MYART @ the “J” SHOWCASE TROUPE Mondays, starting Sept 12 6-8:30pm (actual times depending on group placement)

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 Outreach 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.

For info Contact Linda Keiles at lkeiles@alpertjcc.org

TEENS For kids entering grades 6 & up

Martial Arts with Sensei Mac Fall Group Swim Lessons Parent & Me Martial Arts All Ages: Sun, 9-10am

Sept 19-Oct 13 (4 wks) Oct 17-Nov 17 (5 wks)

AJCC/Pete Davis Youth Ages 18+: Sun, 10-11am & Wed, 6-7pm Basketball League: Pre-Season Games: Sundays, 1–6pm, Pee Wee Martial Arts

Ages 3-8 • Tiny tots • Beginner (1:4 ratio) • Gets kid water safe • Adv. Beginner (1:6 ratio) • Get Swim Team & Water Polo ready $75/AJCC Mem; $90/Public,

Cardio Kick-Boxing

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

Sat, October 1 9-11pm For Middle School and up ONLY Join us for our first “J” Crew outing of the school year! Hang out with your friends, eat snacks, and show off your bowling skills! Bring money for snacks.

Please arrange transportation to and from AMF bowling alley: 12141 Valley View St. Garden Grove, CA 92845 Check out our Facebook page & Alpert JCC website for more information.

$17 for bowling and shoes

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Questions call Rachel Gordon, Teen Activities Coord, (562)400-9597

Boys & Girls; two divisions, Ages 6-9 & 9-13 years

Sept 19-Oct 13 (4 wks) Oct 17-Nov 17 (5 wks) FREE tryout the 1st week of class

For all new & returning players.

$50/AJCC Member; $60/Public

Volunteer coaches, assistants, & scorekeepers needed;

Continuing enrollment – join anytime!

Youth Sparring Sundays, 12:30-1:30pm Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30pm

Webby Dance

Mixed Martial Arts/SelfDefense

Ages 2-4: Tue or Wed, 3-3:45pm Ages 4-7: Tue or Wed, 4–4:45pm Intro. to basics of tap, jazz & ballet with Webby Dance, the leaders in kids’ dance instruction.

Sundays, 1:30-2:30pm

Continuing enrollment – join anytime!

Ages 18+

www.alpertjcc.org for prices

Drop In Fee per class

Pee Wee Basketball

$15/AJCC Member; $25/Public

September 19–October 24 Mondays, 3–3:45pm

Ages 6-13

Private Martial Arts Lessons with Sensei Mac: 15 minutes: $20/AJCC Member; $30/Public

30 minutes: $30/AJCC Member; $40/Public

60 minutes: $55/AJCC Member; $70/Public To arrange for private lessons, call Sensei Mac at (562)688-9994

Water Polo

Sunday, October 2, 3pm League Evaluation/Placement Day

For info email bball@alpertjcc.org

Linda Keiles, lkeiles@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1047

“J” Crew Xtreme Bowling

October 9-December 12

Ages 3-5 Basketball skills and drills clinic for the younger set! Fun and noncompetitive, with an emphasis on warm-ups, dribbling, ball-handling, defense, passing and shooting. Just right for kids playing basketball for the first time, and for those who want to brush up on their skills to get ready for the big leagues. $55/AJCC Member; 65/Public

*Must be USA H2O POLO Member ($25-55 per yr)

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 Sept 7-Oct 26 Mon & Wed, 6:30-8pm Ages 14+ All Levels of swimmers are welcome

Continuing enrollment – join anytime!

Kids University Now Registering for Fall Afterschool Program for students K-Middle School Our afterschool program fees include pick-up, snack, homework assistance, and one enrichment class per day, at no extra charge.

Pick-Up from Long Beach area schools including: Longfellow • Twain • Newcomb • Naples • Kettering • Fremont • Bancroft • Gant • Emerson •Carver • Tincher • Stanford•Hughes Schools subject to change.

Ask about our NEW Kinder pricing.

Contact Natalie Chernik for more info.

Year-Round Prep-Swim Team with Coach Rafe Montes Tue, Thur, 4:30-5:15pm Ages 5-12 Visit website for more info.

Year-Round Youth Swim Team with Coach Rafe Montes Mon-Thur, 5-6:30pm Fri, 4:30-5:30pm Ages 6-14

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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

Art Therapy – Alternative Modes of Healing

Jill Ruby, talented artist, budding philanthropist, and JFCS’ resident art therapist.

Too often we are all stuck in our rational minds to solve our problems and make sense of our lives.We forget that we are not only a rational mind, but also have deeper wisdom within us that we are not always able to access when we need it.

That is part of why JFCS

feels so fortunate to have Jill Ruby Wahba as part of our clinical team. Jill is a MFT Intern specializing in Clinical Art Therapy who understands that sometimes traditional therapy alone can be limiting and works to harness the power of artistic expression as an alternative mode of healing. Her therapy which helps break the blocks of the mind has proven particularly effective when dealing with trauma, grief, illness, anxiety and depression, cognitive impairments, and also works particularly well as a mode of expression for children who sometimes lack the verbal language to express their emotions.

Jill is also a talented artist who spent many years as an

Art Director and Graphic Designer working in the corporate world. She also works with Beit T'Shuvah in Los Angeles providing psychotherapy for adults in recovery from addiction and was previously part of Cedar Sinai therapeutic team as well.

She now brings her time, talent and passion to those who need healing through her work here at JFCS. More recently, we have been delighted to find that Jill is also a budding philanthropist who has generously granted JFCS a grant for improving its marketing and communications projects. We are most proud to have such a talented and generous spirit as part of the JFCS team. Thank you Jill for making a difference.

Back-to-School Anxiety The prospect of returning to • Take the opportunity to visit the school, classroom or school after a long break can be teacher in advance if possiboth exciting and anxiety provokble. ing for children. “Back-to-school anxiety” is a universal experience • Get the child into a predictable routine of bedtimes that can range in severity from and mealtimes the week be“butterflies in the tummy” to fore school starts. panic. Separation fears may way to reducing stress. Only after resurface for some children. Most • Allow the child to take an ap- this is accomplished you then can propriate “transitional object” move to a “problem-solving” dischildren overcome this form of such as a small toy for com- cussion. There’s no harm in a paranxiety with reassurance, repetifort, familiarity and security. ent offering ideas or advise for tion and familiarity.

• Use role-play to prepare the specific problems but give your child for school-related activ- child a chance to problem-solve Parents can help in the folities such as riding the school on their own. Ask questions like, lowing ways: bus, entering the school, find- “what do you think you could do • Normalize the experience. ing the locker, greeting teach- about that,” or “any ideas how to Let the child know that ers and peers. he/she is not alone and that make that better?” other children and adults If a child is incapacitated by If your child is able to ex- stress or anxiety, it may be neceshave similar experiences.

• Explain anticipatory anxiety, press specific concerns or wor- sary to seek professional help for “You worry about it more be- ries, be sure to listen with an the child, JFCS would be more fore it happens and less once open, questioning ear only pro- than happy to set up an appointit actually happens.” Explain viding “advice” after you have re- ment with you. that anxiety will decrease flected and validated your child’s For further information please with time and familiarity; feelings. Your ability to listen, contact Debbie Freeman, JFCS non-judgmentally, can go a long Clinical Director. each day will be easier.

Café Europa On October 25, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m, JFCS’ Older Adult Services Program will host Café Europa, an annual gathering of local holocaust survivors.

Café Europa is hosted by JFCS in cooperation with funding provided by The Conference on Jewish Material Claims against Germany.

This program proCafé Europa participant and Juanita Moses, Care vides a meeting place Manager at JFCS. for holocaust survivors, their families and caregivers to socialize, working with JFCS Board memshare a meal, and enjoy enter- bers to make this a very special day. tainment.

Reservations are required Many times survivors have found connections with others due to limited seating.

If you would like to volunteer that have attended the luncheon.

It is truly a “feel good” day. to help serve the meal and greet Older Adult Services staff mem- our special guests, please call bers Mary Lowen, Juanita Mary Lowen, LCSW, Director of Moses & Elaine Porzucki are Older Adult Service.

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 with other Hillel students from Sacramento and Silicon Valley. Each month, one student will share the highlights from his or her experience. Cynthia Vuguin, given the Hebrew name “Penina” during her trip, explains why Taglit-Birthright Israel is so special to her.

No one can truly understand the amazing experience I just had besides the 39 other participants in my Taglit-Birthright Israel group.

No matter how much I emphasize how wonderful this trip was, there are really no words adequate enough to describe it. It was the first time I stepped foot in our homeland. The first thought that came to mind was that my grandmother, whom I never had a chance to know, and countless

Welcome Back to The Beach

Beach Hillel greets students during Week of Welcome at CSULB Beach Hillel students bond on Taglit-Birthright Israel

other ancestors once walked on that very same land. It was a country I had never visited yet I immediately felt a relationship and a deep connection.

This was one of the greatest learning opportunities in my lifetime. I could not have learned about my culture and people in a more impactful way. For instance, state agencies and news stations focus on the negativity of crime

and the current war. They emphasize the bombs and destruction of the war with Israel’s neighbors.

This was something I never saw throughout my adventure in Israel.

The Israeli soldiers carried guns while walking down the street to protect us, so I did not feel threatened once.

Secondly, regardless of whatever destruction and negativity Israel is currently facing, the country is also filled with beauty and peace. Beautiful landmarks such as the Western Wall, Old City, waterfalls, mountains and more spread across the country. I was fortunate to write a message of peace at the Western Wall, take a hike up a mountain to catch the sunrise, and swim in the gorgeous Jordan River.

Lastly, I was fortunate to meet and live with 39 other students.

We walked in as strangers who only had one thing in common: we were all Jewish. We were able to discuss our shared experiences, backgrounds, and culture. We walked out as family.

Taglit-Birthright Israel has touched my heart and created memories that will stay with me forever.

Thank you Taglit-Birthright Israel for everything. You truly are something beautiful.

-Penina (Cynthia Vuguin)

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Welcome to The Beach! Beach Hillel shows off school spirit on campus.

Fall semester is in full swing as Beach Hillel welcomes new and returning students. Beach Hillel will kick off the new school year by participating in Week of Welcome, an annual campus event where over 300 student clubs and organizations set up informational tables to introduce themselves to the students.

This year’s Organization Fair will take place September 7–8 from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on the

Commencement Lawn at CSULB. We invite CSULB students to stop by and learn what Beach Hillel has to offer.

The fun and excitement will continue as Beach Hillel and Alpha Epsilon Pi team up for an event at Boomers. The students will enjoy a night of mini golf, go carts, arcade games and more as we celebrate the beginning of a new school year.

Jewish Lecture Series CSULB’s Jewish Studies Program is pleased to present Dr. Donald Schwartz, Tuesday, September 13, at 7:30 p.m., at the Alpert JCC. His talk is entitled “The Impact of Jews on American History and Culture.”

His talk will survey the major trends and developments as well as an overall assessment of not only how Jews have influenced and affected life in Amer-

ica, but also how America has shaped American Jews.

The lecture series is free and open to Dr. Donald Schwartz the community. For more information, please contact Susan Paletz at the Alpert JCC at 562426-7601, EXT. 1067.

HEBREW ACADEMY Award Winning Academics in a Genuine Jewish Environment

14401 WILLOW LANE HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647 WEB: www.hebrewacademyhb.com PHONE: 714-898-0051 CAMP SILVER GAN ISRAEL: www.campsgi.com

Value Circle Construction

Under Construction: Value Circle in progress

This summer our Silver Gan Israel campers are having a blast while our construction workers are busily toiling to complete our beautiful new Value Circle.

What started as a dream, has now become the amazing reality of the Hebrew Academy’s entire community.

This community gathering space has come to fruition after the HA community and beyond gathered their efforts to win $500,000 in the Kohl’s contest.

Teachers and administrators worked together to decide upon

the important factors for the Value Circle. HA wanted a space that would be large enough to host a large number of people at once. Additionally, they wanted flexibility; our school hosts a number of activities for a wide variety of stakeholders – pre-schoolers, elementary, middle and upper school students, families, dignitaries and beyond.

Our monthly Rosh Chodesh assemblies, triennial Shabbat Dinners, and weekly Town Hall meetings will all now have a space to allow the students, families and faculty to shine.

If you or a family member is an alumnus of the HA, or you would like to help with or participate in the Grand Opening, please contact Dr. Megan Carlson, Principal, at mcarlson@hebrewacademyhb.com as soon as possible so you can be in on “the ground floor” of this wonder-

It’s Mommy Time At The Academy This fall, every Thursday morning, award winning preschool director, Chanie Perelmuter brings Jewish moms and their children together to create lifetime friendships.

“I look forward to Mommy and Me every week. Moms like me bring their kids and we get together for Challah baking,

September Upcoming Events OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY: Shofar Factory Call for Details

songs, circle time, stories and sometimes even yoga,” says Mira Blum, a mother of three from Long Beach. “It’s real quality time for me as an adult and you can’t beat the together atmosphere for you and your child.” This year Mommy and Me will be incorporating yoga once a month.

Mommy and Me is geared for moms with newborns up to threeyear-olds. For more information on the program please call Chani at 714-863-0757.

Fruits of our Labor

The Hebrew Academy believes in wholesome values and healthy eating. Over the past years the grounds of the spacious 11 acre campus has been utilized for planting fruits and vegetables.

Mr. Stephen Berger, a HA volunteer, member of the California Native Plant Society and botanical expert, has been our expert farmer for many years. With his and many others’ time, talent and support, we have been able to grow a number of fruits, vegetables and trees on our campus.

During the school year, Mr. Berger works with our children to help them get opportunities to toil the ground, plant seeds and watch those seeds develop into plants and trees. For example, our kindergarteners and 5th graders work with Mr. Berger to keep up our Kinder-Garden,

which is planted near the primary children’s classroom.

Similarly, Dr. Carlson, as the Principal of HA, with the help of the staff and parents, seizes the opportunity to bring families into our school, and then support the teachers and Rabbis as they plant the seeds of knowledge and love in our children. This growth and development of bright and giving individuals is the magic that HA brings to the Orange County community and the realm of education. The children of HA become loving, giving and intelligent community members who make a positive difference in their communities and the world.

Tours available and volunteers welcome. Contact Alex Greenberg or agreenberg@hebrewacademyhb.com for more information.

Special Scholarship Opportunity A generous donor has offered a limited number of scholarships for new enrollees to the HA in grades Kindergarten through 3rd grade. If you have always dreamed of giving your child an

education of a lifetime, please contact Alex Greenberg. Don’t miss the opportunity to come to the HA and enjoy the high quality general and Judaic education we offer.

Ready, Get Set, Kindergarten!

We hope you and your children are enjoying Camp Silver Gan Israel, and we want to make sure that families know that their rising kindergarteners can have this wonderful experience with the additional bonus of a strong academic environment year-round by sending their children to HA for kindergarten and beyond.

See below for a few of the advantages of sending your children to HA: • Students are taught general and Judaic studies by strong, caring, credentialed teachers and Rabbis in an award-winning and WASC accredited School.

• Where other schools are having to cut back on PE, art, music and computer programs, HA incorporates these key cultural and academic classes into the children’s daily school lives.

• Children quickly become bilingual. They learn English and Hebrew speaking, listening, reading and writing skills starting in kindergarten.

• Your family has an opportunity to become part of the larger Orange County and Long Beach Jewish communities through participating in HA Shabbotons and other Holiday events.

• Alumni of the HA go on to be successful community members who make a positive difference in the world.

K-5 Back to School Night & Mitzvah Day Kick Off 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Sept 16 MS/US Back to School Night 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Sept 20 Tashlich - Grear Park October 3 Call for Details

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COMMUNITY & TRIBUTES

PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY ATTORNEYS

PEDIATRICS

Alban & Alban, A Law Corporation

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

_____ (562) 594-0222

Lawrence H. Nemirow, ESQ 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.

_____ (562) 430-8231

Pamela Schulman-Flores, C.P.A. Master of Science-Taxation, Tax Returns-all types, tax planning & audits Downey

(562) 803-5324

ELECTRICAL H & H ELECTRICAL Quality Without Compromise Residential & Commercial Lic. # 309934 Since 1975

(562) 494-3057

A Professional Corporation Infants-Children-Adolescents Robert A. Kaplan, M.D. F.A.A.P. Joel J. Widelitz, M.D., F.A.A.P. Rei Tosu, M.D., F.A.A.P. Barbara Bennett, R.N., C.P.N.P. 10861 Cherry St., Suite 305 Los Alamitos, CA 90720

(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

High Holy Day Service Times 2011-5772 Selichot Sept. 24 Congregation Lubavitch LB Congregation Shir Chadash Congregation Sholom, Leisure World Club House 3 P’Nai Or Long Beach Temple Beth David Temple Beth Ohr

Temple Beth Shalom Temple Israel Temple Ner Tamid, Downey

Certified, American Board of Medical Psychotherapists, Stress Management-Relationship Expertise 10900 Los Alamitos Blvd., Suite 207

_____ (562) 431-1033

Craig Kain, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist, Psychotherapy & Counseling in Long Beach, Afternoon & Evening Appts. drcraigkain@craigkain.com

(562) 987-1766

Chabad of Cypress/Los Al Congregation Lubavitch LB Congregation Shir Chadash Congregation Sholom, Leisure World P’Nai Or Long Beach

Temple Beth David Temple Beth Ohr Temple Beth Shalom Temple Israel Temple Ner Tamid, Downey Shul By the Shore

The Gold Trotters, Inc.

(562) 594-9088

Chabad of Cypress/Los Al

Congregation Lubavitch LB

Congregation Shir Chadash Congregation Sholom of Leisure World P’Nai Or Long Beach

Temple Beth David

Temple Beth Ohr

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

(562) 431-3606

Temple Beth Shalom Temple Israel

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

7:00 p.m. New Year Dinner Ayres Hotel Seal Beach, RSVP 714-828-1851 Selichot/Shachrit 5:30 a.m.

6:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

All High Holy day services at: the First Congregational Church of LB 7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

8:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

8:00 p.m at CSULB Carpetner Center 7:30 p.m.

No Tickets required 6:30 p.m.

Morning Service 9:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m. Shofar Blowing Afternoon & Tashlich Service 6:00 p.m.

2nd Day Rosh Hashanah Sept. 30 Chabad of Cypress/Los Al Congregation Lubavitch LB Congregation Shir Chadash Congregation Sholom of Leisure World Temple Beth David Shul by the Shore Temple Beth Shalom Temple Ner Tamid of Downey

Temple Ner Tamid Of Downey

High Holy Day Services at Old Ranch Country Club Seal Beach Service 10:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m. Shofar Blowing Morning Service 9:30 a.m.

Noon Shofar Blowing Mincha & Tashlich Service 5:40 p.m.

Service 9:30 a.m.

Tashlich by the River 3:15 p.m.

Chabad of Cypress/Los Al Congregation Lubavitch LB Congregation Shir Chadash Congregation Sholom of Leisure World P’Nai Or Long Beach Temple Beth David Temple Beth Ohr Temple Beth Shalom Temple Israel Temple New Tamid Of Downey Shul By the Shore

Service 9:30 a.m.

Service 10:00 a.m.

Morning Service 9:30 a.m.

Afternoon Service 6:00 p.m.

Service 9:00 a.m.

Service 10:00 a.m.

6:30 p.m 6:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

8:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

8:00 p.m.at CSULB Carpenter Center 7:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

Yom Kippur Oct. 8 Chabad of Cypress/Los Al

Congregation Lubavitch LB

Congregation Shir Chadash

Congregation Sholom of Leisure World

P’Nai Or Long Beach Service 9:30 a.m.

Service 10:00 a.m.

Tashlich 1:30 p.m.

Vision of Wholeness 3:00 p.m.

Service 10:00 a.m.

Tashlich at Bolsa Chica State Beach 4:00 p.m.

Lifeguard station #27 Service 10:00 a.m.

Youth Worship 10:00 a.m.

Tashlich 2:30 p.m. at L.M. Regional Park (BYO lunch) Service 9:00 a.m.

Service 10:00 a.m. at Carpenter Center 10:00 a.m. Annual Family Adventure in the Park at El Dorado Park

Service 10:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m. Shofar Blowing Morning Service 9:30 a.m.

Mincha Service 6:25 p.m.

Service 9:30 a.m.

Service 7:00 p.m.

Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre Oct. 7

Rosh Hashanah Sept. 29

JEWELRY Fine Jewelry since 1977. On-site gemological services performed by Rose Keller, GIA graduate (1977).

Social Hour 7:00 p.m.

Service 8:00 p.m.

At Grace First Presbyterian Church Service 9:00 p.m.

Service 8:30 p.m.

Reception 7:30 p.m.

Movie & Discussion & Worship Service to follow Program 7:30 p.m.

Service 10:00 p.m.

8:00 p.m. at Alpert JCC Service 7:00 p.m.

Erev Rosh Hashanah Sept. 28

PSYCHOLOGY Bernard F. Natelson, PSY.D.

Shul By the Shore No Tickets required Service 1:00 a.m. (Saturday night) Service 8:00 p.m.

Temple Beth David Temple Beth Ohr

Temple Beth Shalom

Temple Israel Temple Ner Tamid Of Downey Shul By the Shore

Service 10:00 a.m.

Yizkor 11:30 a.m.

Ne’ilah 6:00 p.m.

Morning Service 10:00 a.m.

Yizkor 12:00 p.m.

Ne’ilah/Closing Service 5:00 p.m.

Service 9:30 a.m.

Yizkor 12:00 a.m.

Ne’ilah 4:30 p.m.

Service 9:30 a.m.

Yizkor approx.1:00 p.m.

Ne’ilah 6:00 p.m.

Service 10:00 a.m.

Yizkor 1:00 p.m.

Vision of Wholeness 3:00 p.m.

Neilah 5:00 p.m Service 10:00 a.m.

Yizkor & Ne’ilah 5:15 p.m.

Family & Children Worship 9:00 a.m.

Service 10:00 a.m.

Afternoon Worship 2:30 p.m.

Yizkor/Ne’ilah Service 4:30 p.m.

Yom Kippur 9:00 a.m.

Yizkor 10:45 a.m.

Ne’ilah 6:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m at CSULB Carpenter Center Service 10:00 a.m.

Morning Service 9:30 a.m.

Yizkor 12:00 p.m.

Ne’ilah/Closing Service 5:00 p.m.

Service 10:00 a.m.

Tashlich following at Wilderness Park, Downey

Please call each Synagogue for Ticket information. For phone numbers see Synagogue Directory on page 6.

TRIBUTES Tribute & memorial contributions are special gifts to honor, memorialize, or congratulate friends & family for all occasions. We will be delighted to send a card on your behalf.

Jewish Federation FEDERATION WEINBERG CAMPUS FUND •To Gary Fields, in honor of your special birthday, from Judi & Gordon Lentzner For tributes to the Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation please call 562-4267601 EXT 1314

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AJCC GENERAL FUND •To Ruth Gries & family, in memory of Barry Gries, from Murray & Susan Taubman •To Sue & Steve Handler, in honor of your 50th wedding anniversary, from Sandy, Rick, Laurie & Sam •To Michael Rosen & family, in memory of your mother, from Kristina & Bill Shafton & family •To Michael Rosen & family, in memory of your mother, from Florence Haut & Jeff Antonoff •To the Pilger family, in memory of Irv,

from Barbara & Ray Alpert •To the Schilds family, in memory of Florence, from Barbara & Ray Alpert •To the Singer family, in memory of Beverle, from Barbara & Ray Alpert •To Mr. & Mrs. Mark Schneider, Mazel Tov on the birth of your grandson, from Barbara & Ray Alpert •To Diane Karp, in memory of Charles, from Barbara & Ray Alpert •To Hannah Levin, in memory of your husband, from Barbara & Ray Alpert

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TRIBUTES continued from page 10 •To Elizabeth Sharzer & family, in memory of your mother, from Barbara & Ray Alpert •To Bea Dombrower, in memory of Harold, from Barbara & Ray Alpert •To Michael Rosen & family, in memory of your mother, from Barbara & Ray Alpert •To Amy & Rich Lipeles, Mazel Tov on the birth of your granddaughter, from Barbara & Ray Alpert •To Cheryl & Jay Eiser, Mazel Tov on the birth of your grandchild, from Barbara & Ray Alpert •To Marilyn Gotz, Mazel Tov on the birth of your granddaughter, from Barbara & Ray Alpert •To Commander Josef Levy, Mazel Tov on the ADL Law Enforcement Award, from Barbara & Ray Alpert •To Anna & Erez Shabtay, Mazel Tov on the birth of your son, from Barbara & Ray Alpert •To Jeri Margolin, in memory of your brother, from Barbara & Ray Alpert MICHAEL SEGAL MAIMONIDES FUND •To Millie Linnetz & family, in memory of Fred, from Jessie Butler •To Millie Greenberg & family, in memory of Corky, from Jessie Butler •To Harriet Greenberg & family, in memory of Corky, from Jessie Butler •To Dr. Burton Schild, in memory of

Florence, from Jessie Butler •To Marta Sroka, for a speedy recovery, from Jessie Butler •To Dr. Phyllis Oster, for a speedy recovery, from Jessie Butler For tributes to AJCC please call 562-4267601 EXT 1414

JFCS GENERAL JFCS FUND •To Ron Wolfson & family, in memory of your mother Anita, from Janet & Harold Pottebaum •To David Kipnis & family, in memory of your mother Anita & your father Ira, from Janet & Harold Pottebaum •To Jeff Wolfson & family, in memory of your mother Anita & your father Ira, from Janet & Harold Pottebaum MARCIE BALAN BLAKEY FUND •To Sandy Horwitz, speedy recovery, from Margo Hoffer •To Paula Bloom, speedy recovery, from Binnie Berro •To Jean Blakey, speedy recovery, from Elaine & Lanny Warren GORDON AND JUDI LENTZNER FUND •To Dr. & Mrs. Donald Schwartz & family, in memory of your father Sherwood, from Paula & Dr. Myron Bloom ARNOLD ORLOFF FUND •To Randy Largent, Happy 60th birthday, from Laura Orloff & family

For tributes to JFCS please call 562-4267601 EXT 217 or 562-427-7916

B’nai Mitzvah TEMPLE BETH DAVID Abigail Chernila A bigail Chernila will be called to the Torah on September 3.

Abby is a GATE student at McAuliffe Middle School.

For her Mitzvah project, Abby created a scrapbook with letters and pictures from school, to support a friend undergoing chemotherapy. She also encourages people to join the National Bone Marrow Registry.

Sarah Brown Sarah Brown will be called to the Torah on September 17. Sarah is an 8th grader at Oak Middle School in Los Alamitos. Sarah has been collecting new and slightly used stuffed animals for the Long Beach Shelter for her community project. She has collected over 100 stuffed animals for distribution to needy children.

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Subscriber Brenda Arthur Pearl & Howard Davis Chronicle Subscription list was updated on 8-15-11. Jewish Federation apologizes if any names were inadvertently missed.