2011 september chronicle
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T H E V O I C E O F T H E J E W I S H C O M M U N I T YPUBLISHED SINCE 1947 BY THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER LONG BEACH AND WEST ORANGE COUNTY
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PreservingJewish Identity onCampusPAGE 2
PreservingJewish Identity onCampusPAGE 2
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E Alpert JCCPROGRAM GUIDE
L’ShanahTovah
FEATURE ARTICLE
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Being Jewish is who I am. Coming back tomy Jewish identity and community was like
coming home,” explains Laura Wiley, PastPresident of Long Beach Hillel’s studentboard.
HER STORY Laura was raised in a Jewish household,attended Jewish summer camp, volunteered atthe Alpert Jewish Community Center, and par-ticipated in Bureau of Jewish Education pro-grams. She was very involved in the Jewishcommunity. As she got older, her life changed.She began to separate herself from the Jewishcommunity. Someone even told her that shewasn’t Jewish, she was hurt and she distancedherself from the community. Thankfully, Laura found Long BeachHillel on campus at California State UniversityLong Beach. She was interested in being partof a community again; they were open-minded and more accepting than those thatshe had encountered before. She met otherstudents that were just like her. She found acommunity to be a part of. She participatedin Shabbat dinners, High Holiday celebrations, socialevents, and even served as Long Beach Hillel’s studentpresident. Laura may not have returned to Judaism if it hadn’tbeen for Long Beach Hillel. They made a dif ference inher life and continue to connect hundreds of students totheir Jewish identity every day. They connect students toIsrael though Birthright Israel, a 10-day free trip for youngadults 18-26, they connect students to Judaism with Shab-bat dinners and holiday celebrations, and most impor-tantly, they connect Jewish students to other Jewishstudents.
THE JEWISH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPLong Beach Hillel is a member of the Jewish Commu-
nity Partnership (JCP) which is convened by the JewishFederation of Greater Long Beach and West OrangeCounty, and also includes The Jewish Community Foun-dation, Alpert Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family &Children’s Service, and The Hebrew Academy. The JCP is a vital community resource serving GreaterLong Beach and West Orange County. Our partnershipworks collectively to strengthen individuals and familiesin our community and beyond. Modeling core Jewishvalues of compassion, community, learning and philan-
thropy, we enhance, enrich and connect theJewish Community while providing people of allfaiths, cultures, and ages convenient access tocomprehensive services and life-changing pro-grams.
The Jewish Community Partnership haschanged the lives of Laura and other studentslike her and continues to make an impact onthem through their every day experiences evenafter college. In order for The Jewish Commu-nity Partnership to thrive and help more peoplelike Laura, the agencies involved have em-barked on a joint fundraising campaign called
the Fund for Our Future. The Fund for OurFuture has been established to provide immedi-ate funds and future funds to the Greater LongBeach Jewish community for the purposes ofagency capacity building aimed at sustaining vi-brant Jewish life and service to the community
over the next 60 years and beyond. If you are interested in learning more about the spe-cific programs and services that need funding and abouthow you can be a part of the Fund for Our Future, con-tact Sharon Kenigsberg at the Jewish Community Foun-dation at [email protected] or562-426-7601 EXT 1008. Laura’s story is just one of the many stories aboutpeople whose lives’ have been changed for the betterby the Jewish Community Partnership. You can make adif ference in the lives of others by joining the communityin support of the partnership.
Long Beach Hillel Students make connections to Israel through visiting Israelis like Raayaand Nadav.
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Jewish Community PartnershipPreserving Jewish Identity on CampusBy Anna Shabtay, Donor Relations Director
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The Jewish Community
Chronicle Contents
4Women’s PhilanthropyLeadership Workshop
5The Last Chapter of MyMother’s BookBy Michele Britton- Bass
6Upcoming Events atour Area SynagoguesCheck out the September events
at local Synagogues
1a-4aAlpert Jewish Community Center Program GuideSeptember Events at the AJCC
ShabbatCandlelighting September 2 7:00 pm
September 9 6:50 pm
September 16 6:40 pm
September 23 6:31 pm
September 30 6:21 pm
10High Holy Day ServiceSchedule
High HolyDay
GreetingsComing in the
OctoberIssue
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Women’s Leadership WorkshopWomen's Philanthropy of the
Jewish Federation of Long Beachis a place for leadership, em-powerment and philanthropy.Here women come together as acommunity with a shared visionof tikkun olam (repairing theworld), tzedakah (justice),rachamim (compassion) andchesed (loving kindness).
Along with all of the JewishFederations of North America(JFNA), we are dedicated to pro-viding opportunities for womento learn new skills and translatetheir values into action. Join uson Monday, October 3, 2011from 6–9 p.m. at the AJCC for aunique workshop "LeadershipHead to Toe," where you willlaugh, learn and be inspired.
Our workshop leaders will beGail Norry and Jody KaufmanLoewenstein from JFNA.
Gail Norry is the chairpersonof National Women's Philan-thropy of the Jewish Federationsof North America. She is a mem-ber of the Board of Trustees andsits on the executive board. Sheis a past president of Women'sPhilanthropy in her community ofPhiladelphia. Gail was the co-chair of the 2008 InternationalLion of Judah Conference andshe serves as co-chair of theTECH team, providing Training,Education, Consulting and Helpto federation communities acrossAmerica.
Jody Kaufman Loewenstein isthe chairperson of the JFNA "Al-
liance" and is a member of theJFNA Board of Trustees and ex-ecutive board. "Both Gail andJody are amazing women and Iam excited that we have the op-portunity to learn with them"states Shari Nemirow, immediatePast President of Jewish Federa-tion of Long Beach and currentlyon the JFNA National Women'sPhilanthropy Board. Shari con-tinues, "I promise everyone a funand inspirational evening , somark your calendars and lookfor your invitation in the mail andcheck your e-mail."
For more information or toRSVP please call SharonKenigsberg at 562-426-7601EXT 1008.
The following is excerpted froman article written by Michele Britton-Bass about her beloved parents, Ruthand Alex Britton. Copies of the com-plete article will be sent upon re-quest. A copy of Ruth Britton’s Bookis in the Zack Library at the AJCC. I never thought I’d be the oneto write the last chapter in mymother’s book, but here I am,doing just that. My mother wasa writer. Not by training or as acareer, but a writer none the less.When I was a child, she was awonderful story teller. I went tobed each night with made up sto-ries that I still recall. However, it would not be untilmany years later that my motherwould return to writing stories.You see, what my mother was re-ally passionate about, was notreally writing, but traveling. Sheand my father took our familyaround the world and when myparents retired, they spent theirdays visiting the unique wondersof the world. That’s when mymother became a writer. Ruth was able to enjoy a fruit-ful second career which mergedher love of travel with her gif t ofthe written word. Ruth was alsoblessed with the coincidencegene! She and my father man-aged to have those kinds of ex-periences that connect people inways that felt like they were “justmeant to be.” My parents werethe kind of people who would beat home anywhere they traveledas long as they could bring theirjoy to others and learn aboutpeople and conditions in otherplaces. Ruth was able to capturetheir friendships and sights fromother countries and bring them tolocal newspapers and maga-zines to share with others. In her early 80s, my motherwas diagnosed with a rare auto-immune disorder which curtailedher travels. It was then that sheturned to writing the same typesof stories that I had heard longago in my childhood. The resultwas “Tales of a Give and Get
Shop,” a collection of charmingstories inspired by her work withthe NCJW thrif t shop. The delightful tales in thebook told of connections be-tween people who gave or re-ceived objects via the thrif t shop.There was a story of the key thatwas found in a jacket pocket andthe imaginative stories the volun-teer shop clerk came up with toexplain how it might have beenlef t there. There was a tale of awoman who reconnected with amemory of a former lover takingher all the way to another coun-try based on a signature on anold painting in the shop. And, finally, there’s the storyof how a book of my mother’smade it to her grandson a yearafter she left this world. That’s thechapter that I must now write, asit’s so clearly one that she could-n’t have told any better. Before a year had passedsince my mother’s death, my fa-ther went to be with his “Ruthie.”This lef t not just a void in myheart, but a long list of tasks tobe accomplished. In gettingthrough this self-created list, Istarted with what I thought couldbe easily completed; I wentthrough the books and decidedwhich to keep, which to passalong to others, and which to do-nate. Two full carloads later, allof the books in the house hadbeen removed. It was severalmonths later at home over 100miles from Long Beach, when Igot the email. A public librarian in the LongBeach contacted me with thismessage, “Yesterday, we re-ceived a donation of books andone of them was a personal jour-nal which I think belongs to you.It is ‘Grandmother Remembers: AWritten Heirloom for My Grand-child’. Looking through the book,we realized the family was Jew-ish and af ter a few minutes thenames Alex and Ruth sounded fa-miliar.” It turns out this particular li -
brarian was a lifelong member ofthe temple my parents had at-tended and thought she recog-nized the names. She called thesecretary at the temple andfound out how to reach me. Heremail message included her be-lief that my son or I would wantto have this brief book of familyhistory. Within days of our contact, Ireceived this amazing gif t. Mymother’s words, a year af ter herdeath, were back in my handssharing stories new and oldabout her family, her love oftravel, her early parenting dayswith me, and her wishes for hernew grandson, just three monthsold when she wrote the journal. As I write this story of mymother’s creativity, I realize thatthe picture, albeit a dif ferent one,is now complete. Her wordshave been passed to a new gen-eration; her memories and valuesshared as she would havewished. How special that theyarrived in this unconventionaland unique way (when we didn’tthink there was anything lef t inher home), through the hands ofsomeone, like the volunteers inher thrif t shop tales, who just hap-pened to realize what a gif t wasin her hands.
For more information on how you can Create Your Jewish Legacy, please contactthe Foundation at 562-426-7601 EXT. 1008 or [email protected]
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The Last Chapter of My Mother’s Book
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach and the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, September 20, 20115:30 - 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 [email protected]
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.
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NCJW Membership Luncheon to Feature Susan Mathieu for a Humorous Afternoon
Congregation Shir Chadash (I)6440 Del Amo Blvd.Lakewood, CA 90713Contact Rabbi Howard LaibsonPhone: 562-429-0715Email:[email protected]: www.CongregationShirChadash.org
Shul By The Shore (O)Seaport Marina Hotel 6400 Pacific Coast Highway Long Beach, California 90803Contact: Rabbi Abba PerelmuterPhone: 562-621-9828Email: [email protected]: www.shulbytheshore.org
Temple Beth David (R)6100 Hefley St.Westminster, CA 92683Contact: Rabbi Nancy MyersPhone: 714-892-6623Email: [email protected]: www.templebethdavid.org
Temple Beth Shalom (C)3635 Elm Ave.Long Beach, CA 90807Contact: Rabbi Dov GartenbergPhone: 562-426-6413Email: [email protected] Website: www.tbslb.org
Temple Israel (R)269 Loma Ave.Long Beach, CA 90803Contact: Rabbi Steven MoskowitzPhone: 562-434-0996Email: [email protected]: www.tilb.org
Temple Ner Tamid of Downey (R)10629 Lakewood BoulevardDowney, CA 90241Contact: President David SalzmanPhone: 562-861-9276Website: www.downeytemplenertamid.org
P’nai Or (I)Long Beach, CAContact: Cantor Steven PuzarneSpiritual DirectorEmail: [email protected]: www.PnaiOr.orgPhone 562-364-5154
Congregation Lubavitch (O)3981 Atlantic Ave.Long Beach, CA 90807Contact: Rabbi NewmanPhone: 562-426-5480Email: [email protected]
Chabad of Cypress (O)4454 Cerritos Ave.Los Alamitos, CA 90720Contact: Rabbi Shmuel MarcusPhone: 714-828-1851Email: [email protected]: www.jewishcypress.com
Congregation SholomLeisure World, Seal Beach (C)P. O. Box 2901Seal Beach, CA 90740Contact: Rabbi Manny GoldsteinPhone: 562-431-0113
Temple Beth Ohr (R)15721 Rosecrans Ave.La Mirada, CA 90638Contact: Rabbi Mark GoldfarbPhone: [email protected]: www.TempleBethOhr.com
Chabad of West Orange County/Congregation Adat Israel (O)5052 Warner Ave.Huntington BeachContact: Rabbi Aron David BerkowitzPhone: 714-846-2285Email: [email protected]: www.chabadhb.com
Surf City Synagogue (C)Services held at the HB Central Library7111 Talbert Ave.Huntington BeachPhone: 714-596-2220E-Mail: [email protected]
(R)=Reform (C)=Conservative(O)=Orthodox (I)=Independent
Synagogue Directory
Many people, perhaps most,enter their synagogues during theHigh Holy Days with genuine ex-pectations that their experiencewill be uplif ting and inspirational.For many, that is indeed the case.As a planner of High Holy Dayservices and activities, I of ten –annually, actually – wonder whatcan be done to help even morepeople feel inspired and moved. Clearly, preparing relevantsermons and stirring music play asignificant role in the process.Encouraging greeters and ushersto be warm and welcoming is im-portant. Making the synagoguelook its f inest is also a must. At-tending to the scores and scoresof minute but necessary detailsthat are part of Holy Day prepa-rations is equally significant. These matters pertain to whatrabbis, cantors and synagoguescan do to make ready for theHigh Holy Days. However, mea-ger attention is typically given towhat congregants can do to pre-pare. Yet such preparation is thefactor most likely to yield thedeepest spiritual treasures thatthe High Holy Days can provide.
Each year, I send my congre-gants a list of hanhagot Jewishspiritual practices – that they canutilize to become better attunedto the Holy Day themes of self-awareness, confession, t’shuvah(repentance), and forgiveness ofothers and of self. I have no ideahow many people avail them-selves of these practices, but Iknow that, if they do, they willbenefit from them. These practices usually in-volve asking oneself significant(and rather intimidating) ques-tions: Can you think of someonewhose forgiveness you wish youcould seek? What did you dothat you wish you could un-do?What holds you back from ap-proaching them? If they acceptyour apology, what will you dowith their openness? Can you,will you, grow in your awarenessso that you don’t commit thesame sort of of fense again?What prevents you from confi-dently making such a commit-ment? More questions: Do you hopethat someone in particular willapproach you, asking for your
forgiveness? Is there somethingthat you can do to appear moreapproachable to them? Andwhat will it mean to you if they doseek you out? Can you, will you,have the strength to forgive them?Try to imagine how much lighteryou’ll feel if you give up thatgrudge, the resentment, broughtabout by their ill-spoken word orbad act. Finally: What have you doneor not done to grow closer toGod? I know that many peoplehave dif f iculty comprehendingGod or understanding how Godreally functions in the world.Have you sought out a God con-cept that helps you to makesense out of the universe withoutyour having to suspend reason?There are many legitimately Jew-ish options available to you.What will make it easier to viewGod as more significant thanmoney, or status, or power? Arethere other “idols” you devoteyourself to more than you do toGod? Do they fil l your life withmeaning and substance, or sim-ply with things and opportunities?Are these the most noble of aspi-
rations forwhich youaim? These arecha l leng ingand, as I’veindicated, intimidating questions.Please, don’t ignore them. Don’tshy away from them merely be-cause they are dif ficult. They en-able us to strive for the deepestmeaning and greatest spiritualgrowth we could ever hope for.And that is, af ter all, what theHigh Holy Days are all about: in-spiring us to hope for a more ful-f i l l ing, more Godly existence.That rarely occurs simply by walk-ing through the synagogue doorson Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kip-pur and taking a seat. Cultivatinga sense of meaning and attainingpersonal growth require work. Soplease, do the work necessary totruly prepare for an inspiring ex-perience during the Holy Days. My family and I wish you alla sweet New Year. L’shalomRabbi Laibson is rabbi at Congrega-tion Shir Chadash, Lakewood.
R A B B I N I C R E F L E C T I O N S
Rabbi Howard O.Laibson
Preparing For The High Holy DaysRabbi Howard Laibson
P’Nai OrFriday, Sept. 9, at 7:30 p.m.
open house Shabbat service willtake place at Grace First Presby-terian in Long Beach. P’nai Or’s new spiritualleader, Cantor Steven Puzarne,has founded “Vision of Whole-ness”, which is transforming livesby focusing on strengths, notshortcomings, of individuals withspecial needs and providing thetherapeutic benefits of inclusiveworship, music and artistic ex-pression. The first service will beSept. 17 at 10:00 a.m. and willcontinue monthly. See page 10for additional services. For more information contactCantor Steve Puzarne at [email protected].
Temple Beth David Sunday, Sept. 18, 11:00 a.m.TBD is launching the celebrationof its fif tieth year. There will bespecial recognition of members,the dedication of the Marshallclassrooms and much more. Cel-ebration will include a B.B.Q.
Temple Ner Tamid Sunday, Sept. 18, 5:30 p.m.TNT invites the community to aBar-B-Que. Mix or match anytwo of chicken, hamburger or hotdog for $20.00. Ice cream so-cial begins at 7:00 p.m. withbingo at 7:30 p.m.
If your synagogue would like to be a partof this listing, please submit your eventsto [email protected]
Community women (as wellas men) are invited to the fallluncheon of National Council ofJewish Women Long Beach Sec-tion to be held on Tuesday, Sep-tember 20 at 10:30 a.m. at theOld Ranch Country Club, SealBeach. Guest speaker will be Susan
Mathieu, Ph.D., Senior Adult &Program Coordinator at theAlpert JCC. She has had manyyears of experience working inthe community recreation field,and in 2006 she created a hap-piness and humor group for sen-ior adults that has beenreplicated throughout the UnitedStates and Europe. She taught atCalifornia State University LongBeach for 17 years, and is aconsultant to public and privateagencies concerning the "Art ofGetting Along with Dif ficult Peo-
ple." Among the awards she hasreceived is the "OutstandingTherapeutic Educator Award"from the California Park andRecreation Society. Mathieu’switty presentation will focus onaging, happiness and turningnegative experiences into posi-tive ones. New President Linda C. Foxwill speak briefly on the manyaccomplishments of NCJW overthe spring and summer. Couvert for the luncheon is
$36 per person. Please sendyour check to Diane Fike at 460Linares Ave., Long Beach, CA90803 by Friday, Sept. 9.Dianne Merrick, membershipvice president, reminds everyonethat every new member andthose planning to become mem-bers at the luncheon will be aguest of NCJW.
Upcoming Events at Our Area SynagoguesBelow you will find many of the exciting events happening at ourlocal synagogues. Be sure to contact them directly if you have anyquestions. Their contact information is available in the SynagogueDirectory on the right sidebar of this page.
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Rosh Hashanah Sr Outreach . . . . . . . 2
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ADULTSEve Lunt, [email protected](562)426-7601, ext. 1067
Pauline & Zena Gatov Gallery Presents:My Jewish Long BeachExhibition Dates: Sept 7-Oct 24Local artists, photographers & poetsanswer the question: “What isJudaism in Long Beach to you?”Whether it’s a painting of childrencelebrating Havdalah or a photographof synagogue doors or the beauty oftikkun olam through poem, theircreations are the answers to thisquestion and will be on exhibit.Contact Eve Lunt for more info. ext. 1067
Evening Mah Jongg Groupfor Social PlayersWed, September 147:30pmJoin us at our ongoing bi-monthlygame for intermediate & advancedplayers. The “J” will provide the room& hot java; you bring your 2011 card &set if you have one. Feel free to bringsnacks to share with the group.Please no beginners, this is not a classFREE/AJCC Member; $5/Public
AJCC Poker ClubTue, September 206:30pm: Doors open for registration7-10:30pm: Game TimeA $10 late fee will be charged toplayers arriving after 7:10pm & arenot guaranteed an RSVP seat.Join our friendly Texas Hold’Em PokerClub. Poker will be played, snacks andbeverages will be served, and cashprizes will be won. RSVP’s suggested.$20/AJCC Member; $25/PublicCash only entry fee includes initialbuy-In of $300 in chips. Re-Buys andAdd-Ons are available through the firsthour in $10 & $20 increments .RSVP to Eve Lunt, [email protected](562)426-7601, ext. 1067
JCC READS:Book ClubThe JumpArtist byAustin RatnerMon, Sept 22
7-9pmThe Jump Artist,is based on thetrue story of
Philippe Halsman, a man who AdolfHitler knew by name, who SigmundFreud wrote about in 1930, and whoput Marilyn Monroe on the cover ofLife magazine. The novel traces thearc of Halsman’s personal life fromfear, distortion, and despair tocourage, truth, and joy. JCC Reads is anew signature program from JCCAssociation.Contact Eve Lunt at ext. 1067 or [email protected] for more info.
Ladies Night at the Movies“The Other Woman”Tue, September 276:30pmIt’s time for our monthly chick flick, so bring your BFF to the “J” for amovie, popcorn, chocolate and DietCoke. “The Other Women” starsNatalie Portman as Emilia Greenleaf.Emilia wins the heart of the object ofher affection, only to find that therelationship comes with some veryreal baggage - including her beau'stroubled son. Co-starring Lisa Kudrow.This film runs 102 min. and is rated R.
$5/AJCC Member; $7/Public
92nd Street Y Lectures"Live from NY's 92nd Street Y isbeautiful, simple, and clean; it's aboutbringing people together and forming
that global community."
—Consul General of Canada
This exciting interactive programbrings special events from NYC’s92nd Street Y, LIVE to Long Beach viasatellite. Returning for the 2011 Fallseason are community partnersTemple Beth David, Temple BethShalom, Temple Israel, Shir Chadashand Shul by the Shore. Admission isFREE to AJCC members andmembers of our partner synagogues.
Barbara Walters withDr. Gail SaltzTue, September 135pmWalters joined ABC News in 1976 asthe first woman ever to co-host thenetwork news and after 25 years asco-host and chief correspondent for20/20, Walters left the show in2004. She is best known for her“Barbara Walters Specials.” Dr. GailSaltz, Psychiatrist, psychoanalyst,columnist, bestselling author & t.v. commentator, will interviewWalters as part of her series“Strength of Mind.” The seriesexplores how people find success,real happiness & the ability to dealwith life’s problems.Please visit our website for moreprograms from the Live from NY’s92nd Street Y Fall 2011 Lecture Series.
SENIOR ADULTSDr. Susan Mathieu,[email protected](562)426-7601, ext. 1721
Field trip to the SkirballTue, 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 HashanahOutreach ProgramTue, September 27 Packing : 9:30-11:30amDeliveries: 11:30am-2pmHelp package & deliver holidaytreats to community members whoare homebound and in nursinghomes.Please RSVP to Dr. Susan Mathieu
Rosh Hashanah LuncheonTue, September 28, 12pmWe will have a musical program duringlunch. Lunch will be bubbe’s chickenmarsala, rice pilaf, challah, honeycake, coffee and Tea.Please RSVP to Dr. Susan Mathieu
Ongoing Senior ActivitiesLunch Program: Wed, 12pmKnit Wits: Mon, 1pmMah Jongg Group: Thur, 12pmBook Club: 1st Thur of month, 1pm
GESHERCITYYOUNG ADULTSSusanne Katz, [email protected] (562)426-7601, ext. 1625
GesherCity ShabbatFri, September 2Join us in September as we celebrateShabbat with great food & friends.Contact Susanne Katz for more info.
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Senior MeetingThur, September 151:15-2:30pmThis group discussion is open to allseniors who would like to help the JCCimprove the Senior fitness classes weoffer at the AJCC. Please mark youcalendar for this meeting & be readyto share your ideas.Please RSVP to Dianna L Villegas
Am I Forgetting Something?Thur, September 159am-11amA FREE memory loss and aging,consultation & screening, done by aSt. Mary Medical Hospital staffmember at the AJCC.FREE to AJCC Members & PublicPlease RSVP to Dianna L Villegas
Ashkenazi Jewish Heritage What are my Risks for DevelopingBreast Cancer?Tue, September 206:30-8pm1 out of 40 Ashkenazi Jewish femalescarry a high risk breast cancer gene.This lecture will help you understandthe scientific background of this highrisk gene. You’ll leave knowing whenyou should consider genetic testing.Diagnosis, treatment, religious andethical issues will be explained.Speakers: Jim Waisman, MD Oncologist& Helen Mabry, MD Breast SurgeonSponsored by: BreastlinkPlease RSVP to Dianna L Villegas
EARLY CHILDHOODEDUCATIONLori Davidson,[email protected](562)426-7601, ext. 1092
NEW PROGRAM!Yad b’ YadMondays & Wednesdays Sept 7-Jan 18, 1-2:30pmFor toddlers 17–24 months(with an adult)Entertaining learning activities thatinvolve the whole child on anexperiential level will be pursued eachclass. Information for parents on newresearch-based methods and time-proven techniques of raising childrenwill be discussed and disseminatedamong the group.
Fancy words aside, the children, withtheir parent or an adult, will get messywith paint, glue, playdough, water andsand. They’ll sing, learn finger plays,celebrate Jewish holidays, listen tostories, build tall towers, and meetnew 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
Spotlight on ChugimEnrichment Classes forPreschool ChildrenKids Can QuiltThe children will create quilt squareslearning the age old techniques ofsewing, painting, and applique withadult assistance. The outcome is afamily heirloom.
Aleph BetWhat are those funny squiggles?It’s the aleph-bet! Children’s brainsare in learning mode which makesmastering recognition of the Hebrewalphabet an appealing andfascinating challenge. Using theirbodies, music, stories, and crafts thechildren will begin to decipher thecode that is Hebrew and explore thesimilarities and differences betweenHebrew and English.
Picasso’s PaintbrushUsing the techniques of the masters,children will paint with the boldstrokes of Van Gogh, emulatePicasso’s cubism, the pointillism ofSeurat, and the dreamyimpressionism of Monet. Sculptureslike Rodin’s The Thinker orMichaelangelo’s David will emerge,created by the imagination ofindividual children.
Ha’MoRobyn w/ Peer K ExplorerChildren will have the wonderfulopportunity to accompany Ha’MoRobynwith Peer K Explorer & Dafna as theyjourney through time learning valuesand ethics from the words andthoughts of our ancestors. Throughmusic, stories, & action the lessons ofthe sages will come to life.For more info. on this or any ECEprogram, call (562)426-7601, ext. 1092or email [email protected]
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The Alpert JCC62nd Annual Meeting & Brunch
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
Contact Carolyn Brooks for more info. (562)426-7601, ext. 1021
WELLNESS & FITNESSDianna Villegas, [email protected](562)426-7601, ext. 1056, 1051
508 Race Team*The Furnace Creek508 Bicycle Race, isthe world's premierultramarathon bicyclerace. The 508-milecourse has a totalelevation gain of over35,000', crosses tenmountain passes, and stretches from Santa Clarita, across the MojaveDesert, through Death Valley National Park and Mojave National Preserve, toTwentynine Palms.*Description taken from www.508.com*
Elsie Bennett, an AJCC Spin and Pilates Instructor, is taking a team of AJCCmembers to compete in this amazing event. The teammates are LonnieBinderim, Scott Feldman, Gary Jackson, Todd Miller, and Debra Sheback. Allof the cyclist had to compete against other AJCC SPINNERS to secure a spoton the 508 team. Elsie Bennett was chosen from the thousands ofapplications for her race times.
In preparation for this intense race, the team has been riding in the dessertto accustom themselves to the heat they will face during the race. Sweat,tears, pain, mental frustration and physical limitations are all boundaries thisteam has been learning to overcome. They race October 8-10, we wish the508 Team great susccess.
YOUTHNatalie Chernik,[email protected](562)426-7601, ext. 1205
CASTING CALL:AJCC/Jenny McClintock’sActing 101 Presents Rehearsals begin Sun, Sept 18Sundays, 3-5pmFor Youth & Teens Ages 7 & upAn Interactive Theater ExperienceWill it be a pirate show, a murdermystery, a wedding? Join us for thisgreat new youth theater program,where the kids are the actors, and theaudience joins in.For info Contact Linda Keiles [email protected]
MYART @ the “J”SHOWCASE TROUPEMondays, starting Sept 126-8:30pm(actual times depending on group placement)
Ages 8 & upThe MYART Showcase Troupe is asmall troupe of young performerswhich functions as MYART’s Outreachprogram. The main goal of theOutreach program is to enrich andbroaden community awareness of theperforming arts. To that end, theShowcase Troupe performs at areaschools, hospitals, retirementcommunities, local businessfunctions, county fairs andDisneyland. Through these venues,Troupe members receive intensetraining in all three areas of dance,voice and acting, invaluableperformance experience, and a strongsense of community awareness,responsibility and ensemble.For info Contact Linda Keiles [email protected]
TEENSFor kids entering grades 6 & upLinda Keiles, [email protected](562)426-7601, ext. 1047
“J” Crew Xtreme Bowling Sat, October 19-11pmFor Middle School and up ONLYJoin us for our first “J” Crew outingof the school year! Hang out with your friends, eat snacks, and show off your bowling skills! Bring money for snacks. Please arrangetransportation to and from AMFbowling alley: 12141 Valley View St.Garden Grove, CA 92845Check out our Facebook page & AlpertJCC website for more information.
$17 for bowling and shoesQuestions call Rachel Gordon, TeenActivities Coord, (562)400-9597
SPORTS & RECREATIONLinda Keiles, [email protected](562)426-7601, ext. 1047
Martial Arts with Sensei Mac
Parent & Me Martial ArtsAll Ages: Sun, 9-10am
Cardio Kick-BoxingAges 18+: Sun, 10-11am & Wed, 6-7pm
Pee Wee Martial ArtsAges 3-5: Wed, 3:45-4:45pm
Youth Martial ArtsAges 3-12Sundays, 11:30am-12:30pmWednesdays, 4:45–5:45pmThursdays, 3–4pm
Youth SparringSundays, 12:30-1:30pmTuesdays, 6:30–7:30pmAges 6-13
Mixed Martial Arts/Self-DefenseSundays, 1:30-2:30pmAges 18+
Drop In Fee per class$15/AJCC Member; $25/Public
Private Martial ArtsLessons with Sensei Mac: 15 minutes:$20/AJCC Member; $30/Public30 minutes:$30/AJCC Member; $40/Public60 minutes:$55/AJCC Member; $70/PublicTo arrange for private lessons,call Sensei Mac at (562)688-9994
AJCC/Pete Davis YouthBasketball League:Pre-SeasonGames: Sundays, 1–6pm,October 9-December 12Boys & Girls; two divisions,Ages 6-9 & 9-13 yearsSunday, October 2, 3pmLeague Evaluation/Placement DayFor all new & returning players.Volunteer coaches, assistants, &scorekeepers needed; For info email [email protected]
Webby DanceAges 2-4: Tue or Wed, 3-3:45pmAges 4-7: Tue or Wed, 4–4:45pmIntro. to basics of tap, jazz & balletwith Webby Dance, the leaders inkids’ dance instruction.Continuing enrollment – join anytime!www.alpertjcc.org for prices
Pee Wee BasketballSeptember 19–October 24 Mondays, 3–3:45pmAges 3-5Basketball skills and drills clinic forthe younger set! Fun and non-competitive, with an emphasis onwarm-ups, dribbling, ball-handling,defense, passing and shooting. Justright for kids playing basketball for thefirst time, and for those who want tobrush up on their skills to get ready forthe big leagues.$55/AJCC Member; 65/PublicContinuing enrollment – join anytime!
AQUATICSSascha [email protected](562)426-7601, ext. 1035
Fall Group Swim LessonsSept 19-Oct 13 (4 wks)Oct 17-Nov 17 (5 wks)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,
Water PoloSept 19-Oct 13 (4 wks)Oct 17-Nov 17 (5 wks)FREE tryout the 1st week of class$50/AJCC Member; $60/PublicContinuing enrollment – join anytime!*Must be USA H2O POLO Member ($25-55 per yr)
Year-Round Private Swim LessonsOne-on-one instruction for all ageswith a Swim University instructor.Open spots call today!Visit website for more info.
Year-Round Masters SwimSept 7-Oct 26Mon & Wed, 6:30-8pmAges 14+All Levels of swimmers are welcome
Year-Round Prep-SwimTeam with Coach RafeMontesTue, Thur, 4:30-5:15pmAges 5-12Visit website for more info.
Year-Round Youth Swim Teamwith Coach Rafe MontesMon-Thur, 5-6:30pmFri, 4:30-5:30pmAges 6-14
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Kids UniversityNow Registering for Fall AfterschoolProgram 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•HughesSchools subject to change.
Ask about our NEW Kinder pricing.Contact Natalie Chernik for more info.
On October 25,from 11:00 a.m.-1:00p.m, JFCS’ OlderAdult Services Pro-gram will host CaféEuropa, an annualgathering of localholocaust survivors.Café Europa ishosted by JFCS in co-operation with fund-ing provided by TheConference on JewishMaterial Claimsagainst Germany. This program pro-vides a meeting placefor holocaust sur-vivors, their familiesand caregivers to socialize,share a meal, and enjoy enter-tainment. Many times survivors havefound connections with othersthat have attended the luncheon.It is truly a “feel good” day.Older Adult Services staf f mem-bers Mary Lowen, JuanitaMoses & Elaine Porzucki are
working with JFCS Board mem-bers to make this a very specialday. Reservations are requireddue to limited seating. If you would like to volunteerto help serve the meal and greetour special guests, please callMary Lowen, LCSW, Director ofOlder Adult Service.
The prospect of returning toschool af ter a long break can beboth exciting and anxiety provok-ing for children. “Back-to-schoolanxiety” is a universal experiencethat can range in severity from“butterflies in the tummy” topanic. Separation fears mayresurface for some children. Mostchildren overcome this form ofanxiety with reassurance, repeti-tion and familiarity.
Parents can help in the fol-lowing ways: • Normalize the experience.
Let the child know thathe/she is not alone and thatother children and adultshave similar experiences.
• Explain anticipatory anxiety,“You worry about it more be-fore it happens and less onceit actually happens.” Explainthat anxiety will decreasewith time and familiarity;each day will be easier.
• Take the opportunity to visitthe school, classroom orteacher in advance if possi-ble.
• Get the child into a pre-dictable routine of bedtimesand mealtimes the week be-fore school starts.
• Allow the child to take an ap-propriate “transitional object”such as a small toy for com-fort, familiarity and security.
• Use role-play to prepare thechild for school-related activ -ities such as riding the schoolbus, entering the school, find-ing the locker, greeting teach-ers and peers.
If your child is able to ex-press specific concerns or wor-ries, be sure to listen with anopen, questioning ear only pro-viding “advice” after you have re-flected and validated your child’sfeelings. Your ability to listen,non-judgmentally, can go a long
way to reducing stress. Only afterthis is accomplished you then canmove to a “problem-solving” dis-cussion. There’s no harm in a par-ent of fering ideas or advise forspecific problems but give yourchild a chance to problem-solveon their own. Ask questions like,“what do you think you could doabout that,” or “any ideas how tomake that better?” If a child is incapacitated bystress or anxiety, it may be neces-sary to seek professional help forthe child, JFCS would be morethan happy to set up an appoint-ment with you. For further information pleasecontact Debbie Freeman, JFCSClinical Director.
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JFCSCall Today! We’re Here to Help!
3801 E. WILLOW STREETLONG BEACH, CA 90815
WEB: www.jfcslongbeach.orgEMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: 562-427-7916
Too often we are all stuckin our rational minds to solveour problems and make senseof our lives.We forget that weare not only a rational mind,but also have deeper wisdomwithin us that we are not al-ways able to access when weneed it. That is part of why JFCS
feels so fortunate to have JillRuby Wahba as part of ourclinical team. Jil l is a MFT In-tern specializing in Clinical ArtTherapy who understands thatsometimes traditional therapyalone can be limiting andworks to harness the power ofartistic expression as an alter-native mode of healing. Hertherapy which helps break theblocks of the mind has provenparticularly ef fective whendealing with trauma, grief, il l -ness, anxiety and depression,cognitive impairments, andalso works particularly well asa mode of expression for chil-dren who sometimes lack theverbal language to expresstheir emotions. Jill is also a talented artistwho spent many years as an
Art Director and Graphic De-signer working in the corporateworld. She also works with BeitT'Shuvah in Los Angeles pro-viding psychotherapy for adultsin recovery from addiction andwas previously part of CedarSinai therapeutic team as well.She now brings her time, talentand passion to those whoneed healing through her workhere at JFCS. More recently, we havebeen delighted to find that Jillis also a budding philanthro-pist who has generouslygranted JFCS a grant for im-proving its marketing and com-munications projects. We aremost proud to have such a tal-ented and generous spirit aspart of the JFCS team. Thankyou Jill for making a difference.
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 counselingand support services to assist all individuals regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation in facing life’s challenges.
Café Europa participant and Juanita Moses, CareManager at JFCS.
Jill Ruby, talented artist, budding philan-thropist, and JFCS’ resident art therapist.
Café Europa
Back-to-School Anxiety
Art Therapy – Alternative Modes of Healing
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CSULB’s Jewish Studies Pro-gram is pleased to present Dr.Donald Schwartz, Tuesday, Sep-tember 13, at 7:30 p.m., at theAlpert JCC. His talk is entitled“The Impact of Jews on Ameri-can History and Culture.” His talk will survey the majortrends and developments aswell as an overall assessment ofnot only how Jews have influ-enced and affected life in Amer-
ica, but alsohow Americahas shapedA m e r i c a nJews. The lectureseries is freeand open tothe community. For more infor-mation, please contact SusanPaletz at the Alpert JCC at 562-426-7601, EXT. 1067.
Jewish Lecture Series
Over the summer, ten BeachHillel students were thrilled toparticipate in a Taglit -Bir thrightIsrael trip with other Hillel stu-dents from Sacramento and Sili-con Valley. Each month, onestudent will share the highlightsfrom his or her experience. Cyn-thia Vuguin, given the Hebrewname “Penina” during her trip,explains why Taglit -Bir thright Is-rael is so special to her. No one can truly understandthe amazing experience I just hadbesides the 39 other participantsin my Taglit-Birthright Israel group.No matter how much I empha-size how wonderful this trip was,there are really no words ade-quate enough to describe it. Itwas the first time I stepped foot inour homeland. The first thoughtthat came to mind was that mygrandmother, whom I never hada chance to know, and countless
other ancestors once walked onthat very same land. It was acountry I had never visited yet Iimmediately felt a relationshipand a deep connection. This was one of the greatestlearning opportunities in my life-time. I could not have learnedabout my culture and people in amore impactful way. For instance,state agencies and news stationsfocus on the negativity of crime
and the current war. They empha-size the bombs and destruction ofthe war with Israel’s neighbors.This was something I never sawthroughout my adventure in Israel.The Israeli soldiers carried gunswhile walking down the street toprotect us, so I did not feel threat-ened once. Secondly, regardless of what-ever destruction and negativity Is-rael is currently facing, the countryis also filled with beauty andpeace. Beautiful landmarks suchas the Western Wall, Old City,waterfalls, mountains and morespread across the country. I wasfortunate to write a message ofpeace at the Western Wall, takea hike up a mountain to catch thesunrise, and swim in the gorgeousJordan River. Lastly, I was fortunate to meetand live with 39 other students.We walked in as strangers whoonly had one thing in common:we were all Jewish. We wereable to discuss our shared expe-riences, backgrounds, and cul-ture. We walked out as family. Taglit-Birthright Israel hastouched my heart and createdmemories that will stay with meforever. Thank you Taglit-Birthright Is-rael for everything. You truly aresomething beautiful. -Penina (Cynthia Vuguin)
Hillel at CSULBFOR MORE INFORMATION: WEB: www.Beachhillel.org
EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 562-985-7068 or 562-426-7601 ext 1424
Spotlight on Birthright
Welcome to The Beach! Beach Hillel shows off school spirit on campus.
Beach Hillel greets students during Week of Welcome at CSULB
Welcome Back to The Beach
Beach Hillel students bond on Taglit-Birthright Israel
Fall semester is in full swingas Beach Hillel welcomes newand returning students. BeachHillel will kick off the new schoolyear by participating in Week ofWelcome, an annual campusevent where over 300 studentclubs and organizations set upinformational tables to introducethemselves to the students. This year’s Organization Fairwill take place September 7–8from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on the
Commencement Lawn at CSULB.We invite CSULB students to stopby and learn what Beach Hillelhas to offer. The fun and excitement willcontinue as Beach Hillel andAlpha Epsilon Pi team up for anevent at Boomers. The studentswill enjoy a night of mini golf, gocarts, arcade games and moreas we celebrate the beginning ofa new school year.
Dr. Donald Schwartz
This summer our Silver Gan Is-rael campers are having a blastwhile our construction workersare busily toiling to complete ourbeautiful new Value Circle. What started as a dream, hasnow become the amazing realityof the Hebrew Academy’s entirecommunity. This community gatheringspace has come to fruition afterthe HA community and beyondgathered their ef for ts to win$500,000 in the Kohl’s contest. Teachers and administratorsworked together to decide upon
the important factors for theValue Circle. HA wanted aspace that would be largeenough to host a large numberof people at once. Additionally,they wanted flexibility; ourschool hosts a number of activi -t ies for a wide variety of stake-holders – pre-schoolers,elementary, middle and upperschool students, families, digni-taries and beyond. Our monthly Rosh Chodeshassemblies, triennial ShabbatDinners, and weekly Town Hallmeetings will all now have aspace to allow the students, fam-ilies and faculty to shine. If you or a family member isan alumnus of the HA, or youwould like to help with or partic-ipate in the Grand Opening,please contact Dr. Megan Carl-son, Principal, at [email protected] as soon aspossible so you can be in on“the ground floor” of this wonder-
We hope you and your chil-dren are enjoying Camp SilverGan Israel, and we want tomake sure that families know thattheir rising kindergarteners canhave this wonderful experiencewith the additional bonus of astrong academic environmentyear-round by sending their chil-dren to HA for kindergarten andbeyond. See below for a few of theadvantages of sending your chil-dren to HA:• Students are taught general
and Judaic studies by strong,caring, credentialed teachersand Rabbis in an award-win-ning and WASC accreditedSchool.
• Where other schools are hav-ing to cut back on PE, art,music and computer pro-grams, HA incorporates thesekey cultural and academicclasses into the children’sdaily school lives.
• Children quickly become bilin-gual. They learn English andHebrew speaking, listening,reading and writing skills start-ing in kindergarten.
• Your family has an opportunityto become part of the largerOrange County and LongBeach Jewish communitiesthrough participating in HAShabbotons and other Holi-day events.
• Alumni of the HA go on to besuccessful community mem-bers who make a positive dif-ference in the world.
The Hebrew Academy be-lieves in wholesome values andhealthy eating. Over the pastyears the grounds of the spa-cious 11 acre campus has beenutilized for planting fruits andvegetables. Mr. Stephen Berger, a HA vol-unteer, member of the CaliforniaNative Plant Society and botani-cal expert, has been our expertfarmer for many years. With hisand many others’ time, talentand support, we have been ableto grow a number of fruits, veg-etables and trees on our cam-pus. During the school year, Mr.Berger works with our children tohelp them get opportunities totoil the ground, plant seeds andwatch those seeds develop intoplants and trees. For example,our kindergarteners and 5thgraders work with Mr. Berger tokeep up our Kinder-Garden,
which is planted near the pri-mary children’s classroom. Similarly, Dr. Carlson, as thePrincipal of HA, with the help ofthe staff and parents, seizes theopportunity to bring families intoour school, and then support theteachers and Rabbis as theyplant the seeds of knowledgeand love in our children. Thisgrowth and development ofbright and giving individuals isthe magic that HA brings to theOrange County community andthe realm of education. The chil-dren of HA become loving, giv -ing and intelligent communitymembers who make a positivedif ference in their communitiesand the world. Tours available and volun-teers welcome. Contact AlexGreenberg or [email protected] for moreinformation.
This fall, every Thursday morn-ing, award winning preschool di-rector, Chanie Perelmuter bringsJewish moms and their childrentogether to create lifetime friend-ships. “I look forward to Mommyand Me every week. Moms likeme bring their kids and we gettogether for Challah baking,
songs, circle time, stories andsometimes even yoga,” saysMira Blum, a mother of threefrom Long Beach. “It’s real qual-ity time for me as an adult andyou can’t beat the together at-mosphere for you and yourchild.” This year Mommy and Mewill be incorporating yoga oncea month. Mommy and Me is geared formoms with newborns up to three-year-olds. For more informationon the program please callChani at 714-863-0757.
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HEBREW ACADEMYAward Winning Academics in a Genuine Jewish Environment
14401 WILLOW LANEHUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647
WEB: www.hebrewacademyhb.comPHONE: 714-898-0051
CAMP SILVER GAN ISRAEL: www.campsgi.com
SeptemberUpcoming Events OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY:
Shofar FactoryCall for Details
K-5 Back to School Night& Mitzvah Day Kick Off
6:00 pm – 8:00 pmSept 16
MS/US Back to School Night
6:00 pm – 8:00 pmSept 20
Tashlich - Grear ParkOctober 3
Call for Details
Value Circle Construction
Special Scholarship Opportunity
It’s Mommy Time At The Academy
Ready, Get Set, Kindergarten!
Fruits of our Labor
Under Construction: Value Circle inprogress
A generous donor has offered alimited number of scholarshipsfor new enrollees to the HA ingrades Kindergarten through3rd grade. If you have alwaysdreamed of giving your child an
education of a lifetime, pleasecontact Alex Greenberg. Don’tmiss the opportunity to come tothe HA and enjoy the high qual-ity general and Judaic educationwe offer.
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PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
ATTORNEYSAlban & Alban, A Law Corporation 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.’sShari 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
ELECTRICALH & H ELECTRICAL
Quality Without Compromise Residential & Commercial
Lic. # 309934 Since 1975
(562) 494-3057
JEWELRYThe Gold Trotters, Inc.
Fine Jewelry since 1977. On-site gemological services performed by Rose Keller, GIA graduate (1977).
(562) 594-9088
ORTHODONTICSBrodsky Orthodontics
Braces & Invisilign™ for all ages
5920 Del Amo Blvd., Lakewood
(562) 496-2000 www.drbrodskysmile.com
OB/GYNJoel 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
PEDIATRICSRobert A. Kaplan, M.D.
Joel J. Widelitz, M.D. 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
PODIATRYEric 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
PSYCHOLOGYBernard F. Natelson, PSY.D.
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. [email protected]
(562) 987-1766
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TRIBUTESTribute & memorial contributions arespecial gifts to honor, memorialize, orcongratulate friends & family for all oc-casions. We will be delighted to send acard on your behalf.
Jewish Federation FEDERATION WEINBERGCAMPUS FUND•To Gary Fields, in honor of yourspecial birthday, from Judi &Gordon Lentzner
For tributes to the Jewish Federation and JewishCommunity Foundation please call 562-426-7601 EXT 1314
AJCCGENERAL FUND•To Ruth Gries & family, in memory ofBarry Gries, from Murray &Susan Taubman•To Sue & Steve Handler, in honor ofyour 50th wedding anniversary, fromSandy, Rick, Laurie & Sam•To Michael Rosen & family, in mem-ory of your mother, from Kristina & BillShafton & family•To Michael Rosen & family, in mem-ory 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 ofFlorence, from Barbara & Ray Alpert•To the Singer family, in memory ofBeverle, from Barbara & Ray Alpert•To Mr. & Mrs. Mark Schneider,Mazel Tov on the birth of your grand-son, from Barbara & Ray Alpert•To Diane Karp, in memory of Charles,from Barbara & Ray Alpert•To Hannah Levin, in memory of yourhusband, from Barbara & Ray Alpert
Selichot Sept. 24Congregation Lubavitch LB No Tickets required Service 1:00 a.m. (Saturday night) Congregation Shir Chadash Service 8:00 p.m.Congregation Sholom, Leisure World Club House 3 Social Hour 7:00 p.m. Service 8:00 p.m.P’Nai Or Long Beach At Grace First Presbyterian Church Service 9:00 p.m.Temple Beth David Service 8:30 p.m.Temple Beth Ohr Reception 7:30 p.m. Movie & Discussion & Worship Service to followTemple Beth Shalom Program 7:30 p.m. Service 10:00 p.m.Temple Israel 8:00 p.m. at Alpert JCCTemple Ner Tamid, Downey Service 7:00 p.m.
Erev Rosh Hashanah Sept. 28Chabad of Cypress/Los Al 7:00 p.m. New Year Dinner Ayres Hotel Seal Beach, RSVP 714-828-1851 Congregation Lubavitch LB Selichot/Shachrit 5:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m.Congregation Shir Chadash 7:30 p.m.Congregation Sholom, Leisure World 7:00 p.m.P’Nai Or Long Beach All High Holy day services at: the First
Congregational Church of LB 7:30 p.m.Temple Beth David 7:30 p.m.Temple Beth Ohr 8:00 p.m.Temple Beth Shalom 7:00 p.m.Temple Israel 8:00 p.m at CSULB Carpetner CenterTemple Ner Tamid, Downey 7:30 p.m.Shul By the Shore No Tickets required 6:30 p.m. Rosh Hashanah Sept. 29Chabad of Cypress/Los Al High Holy Day Services at Old Ranch
Country Club Seal Beach Service 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Shofar BlowingCongregation Lubavitch LB Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Noon Shofar Blowing Mincha & Tashlich Service 5:40 p.m.Congregation Shir Chadash Service 9:30 a.m. Tashlich by the River 3:15 p.m.Congregation Sholom of Leisure World Service 9:30 a.m. P’Nai Or Long Beach Service 10:00 a.m. Tashlich 1:30 p.m. Vision of Wholeness 3:00 p.m.Temple Beth David Service 10:00 a.m. Tashlich at Bolsa Chica State Beach
4:00 p.m. Lifeguard station #27Temple Beth Ohr Service 10:00 a.m. Youth Worship 10:00 a.m. Tashlich 2:30 p.m. at L.M. Regional
Park (BYO lunch)Temple Beth Shalom Service 9:00 a.m.Temple Israel Service 10:00 a.m. at Carpenter Center 10:00 a.m. Annual Family Adventure in
the Park at El Dorado ParkTemple Ner TamidOf Downey Service 10:00 a.m. Tashlich following at Wilderness Park, Downey
Shul By the Shore Morning Service 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Shofar Blowing Afternoon & Tashlich Service 6:00 p.m.
2nd Day Rosh Hashanah Sept. 30Chabad of Cypress/Los Al Service 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Shofar BlowingCongregation Lubavitch LB Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Mincha Service 6:25 p.m.Congregation Shir Chadash Service 9:30 a.m. Service 7:00 p.m.Congregation Sholom of Leisure World Service 9:30 a.m. Temple Beth David Service 10:00 a.m. Shul by the Shore Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Afternoon Service 6:00 p.m.Temple Beth Shalom Service 9:00 a.m.Temple Ner Tamid of Downey Service 10:00 a.m.
Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre Oct. 7Chabad of Cypress/Los Al 6:30 p.mCongregation Lubavitch LB 6:00 p.m.Congregation Shir Chadash 7:00 p.m. Congregation Sholomof Leisure World 6:00 p.m.P’Nai Or Long Beach 7:30 p.m.Temple Beth David 7:30 p.m.Temple Beth Ohr 8:00 p.m.Temple Beth Shalom 6:00 p.m.Temple Israel 8:00 p.m.at CSULB Carpenter Center Temple New TamidOf Downey 7:30 p.m.Shul By the Shore 6:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur Oct. 8Chabad of Cypress/Los Al Service 10:00 a.m. Yizkor 11:30 a.m. Ne’ilah 6:00 p.m.Congregation Lubavitch LB Morning Service 10:00 a.m. Yizkor 12:00 p.m. Ne’ilah/Closing Service 5:00 p.m.Congregation Shir Chadash Service 9:30 a.m. Yizkor 12:00 a.m. Ne’ilah 4:30 p.m.Congregation Sholomof Leisure World Service 9:30 a.m. Yizkor approx.1:00 p.m. Ne’ilah 6:00 p.m.P’Nai Or Long Beach Service 10:00 a.m. Yizkor 1:00 p.m. Vision of Wholeness 3:00 p.m. Neilah 5:00 p.mTemple Beth David Service 10:00 a.m. Yizkor & Ne’ilah 5:15 p.m.Temple Beth Ohr 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.Temple Beth Shalom Yom Kippur 9:00 a.m. Yizkor 10:45 a.m. Ne’ilah 6:00 p.m.Temple Israel 10:00 a.m at CSULB Carpenter CenterTemple Ner TamidOf Downey Service 10:00 a.m.Shul By the Shore Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Yizkor 12:00 p.m. Ne’ilah/Closing Service 5:00 p.m.
High Holy Day Service Times 2011-5772
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