jewish community chronicle - november 2013

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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E Chanukah MiraclesBy Sharon Kenigsberg, Director of Endowments & Community Development

Welcome to the Chanukah issue of the Chronicle…November, Chanukah. Wait a

minute… In case you have not heard, the first day of Chanukah coincides with Thanksgiving on November 28th this year. It turns out that this has never happened before…and it will never happen again. Thanksgiving is set as the fourth Thursday in November, meaning the latest it can be is November 28th. November 28th is also the earliest Chanukah can be. The Jewish calendar repeats on a 19-year cycle and Thanksgiving repeats on a 7-year cycle. Therefore, you would expect them to coincide roughly every 133 (19 x7) years. Looking back, this is approximately correct. The last time it would have happened is 1861. However, Thanksgiving was only formally established by President Lincoln in 1863. So, it has never happened before and, according to predictions, is unlikely to happen again. Why? The Jewish calendar is very slowly getting out of sync with the solar calendar at a rate of four days per 1,000 years. This means that while Chanukah can be as early as November 28, over the years, the calendar will drift forward, so that the earliest Chanukah can be is November 29. In the year 2146, Chanukah will again fall on November 28 – but that will be a Monday, and not Thanksgiving. The time at which the two holidays arrive this year is not the only similarity they share. Chanukah and Thanksgiving also emphasize gratitude.

Chanukah is also about miracles, both past and present. As we begin our celebrations, it is a time to reflect on those who are in need. Here in our own community, our Jewish Community Partnership agencies (Alpert JCC, Hebrew

Academy, Hillel, Jewish Family & Children’s Service, Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation) nourish the people in our Jewish community with counseling, Jewish programs and education, scholarships for camp, programs for college students, sending students to Israel and much more.

Chanukah Miracles There are other miracles that all of us, through our donations to the Jewish Federation’s Annual Community Campaign, make happen every day, in Israel and throughout the world, through the work of our overseas partners: The Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI), the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), World ORT and the Israel Trauma Coalition.

once again allowed to practice their religion, twenty years had passed and few Jews knew anything about being Jewish. So Ronald Lauder and the JDC came in to open a camp to teach the children about being Jewish. Twenty years later, the campers who attended then are now the camp counselors, the staff at their Jewish Community Centers, and the leaders in the community. Our donations saved Hungarian Jews from losing their religion and their heritage,” said Hank. Linda Simmons had a similar experience in Odessa. “On my visit to the Youth Camp outside of Odessa, I was deeply touched. Many of the kids were just discovering their Judaism that was hidden from them during Soviet Era Communism. Their enthusiasm and excitement about what they were experiencing and learning left me proud of the work we do.” In Israel, we witnessed the miracle of welcoming home the Ethiopian Jews, and because of all of us, that community is part of the future of Israel. Through our partnership programs in Israel, we are all a part of that miracle. Sandy Horwitz spent many years working on behalf of our partnership community in Kiryat Malachi and formed many bonds with leaders like Sarah. “Sarah, left a small village in the hills of Ethiopia as a small child. She has become the symbol of the future in Israel. After overcoming poverty, living and learning in a very different culture, she became an active member of the city’s youth group. Sara then matriculated from high school and became an officer in the IDF and is looking forward to her future after graduating from a university. Sarah was also one of the first Ethiopian teens to come to our community as a camp counselor,” stated Sandy. Jerry Silverman, the CEO of Jewish Federations of North America, sums up our impact. “The celebration of Chanukah symbolizes hope – the hope that one small flask of oil could keep the Temple flame alight for eight days, the hope that all those who are vulnerable will find food to eat and a roof overhead, the hope that the Jewish community will live peacefully and vibrantly for generations to come.” Wishing everyone in our community and throughout the world, Happy Chanukah!

Caring for the Vulnerable & Preserving Dignity

Many of our community leaders have travelled on special missions to see the miracles taking place. Jim Breslauer was in Moscow three years ago and met a disabled woman named Bella. “Bella, a lady who had nothing, was confined to a wheel chair and unable to get outside because she lived in an apartment higher than the elevator. Our donations help provide her food and a caretaker a few hours each week. She gave me

a small glass elephant and a lesson that it is not what we give but why we give. She taught me about sharing, pride, and a belief that we are one people. We are a people that cares and shares. I am proud to share with the Bella’s of the

world both here in Long Beach and as far away as the 6th floor of a tiny apartment in a rundown building in Moscow,” shared Jim. Sandy Horwitz met Marie in Tbilisi and expressed how meaningful the visit was to her. “I had the privilege of visiting with a warm, brave and loving woman, Marie, in her 5 story walk-up apartment in Tbilisi, Georgia. We were delivering a food box, costing only $18, with her monthly provisions that were supplemented by two hot meals a week and a visiting nurse to sustain her life. Marie had suffered a stroke after bidding her only family goodbye – her son was offered an opportunity to create a better life in Israel for his wife and child. In spite of her loss and confinement to a wheel chair, she greeted our small group of women with a huge smile,” said Sandy.

Jewish Identity & Education Chanukah literally means ‘dedication’ in Hebrew, and that translation underscores our collective dedication to preserving the future of the Jewish people through investing in schools, summer camps and programs that inspire Jewish leadership throughout the world. Hank Feldman was part of a mission that went to Szarvas Camp in Hungary four years ago. “When the Iron Curtain fell and Jews were

Jim & Bella, Moscow

Sandy Horwitz & Sarah

Throughout the Former Soviet Union & Europe summer camps help develop Jewish identity

Marie (seated) from Tbilisi

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4Ring Ring, Ring Ring: it’s That Time of Year Again

11italian Jews from Emancipation to World War ii

5Using Your iRA Distribution to Benefit Others

1a-4aAround the “J”November Events at the Alpert Jewish Community Center

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Ring Ring, Ring Ring: it’s That Time of Year againBy Danny Levy, Director of Development

We have kicked off the 2014 Jewish Federation An-nual Community Campaign with a bang! I’m sure you’ve heard of it. The Annual Com-munity Campaign? For over 84 years, this Annual Com-munity Campaign continues to ensure, through the Jewish Community Partnership, that programs and institutions that enrich Jewish life here in Greater Long Beach, in Israel and overseas, remain vibrant and strong. We connect those who can help to those who need it most. So where does the ring ring come in? Super Sunday. The Annual Commu-nity Campaign Phone-a-thon is one way for us to reach the broader community. One day a year, making calls, lots of calls and asking for support. Super Sunday is this day. And it’s a powerful day.

Changing Lives We change lives. The Jewish Federation Annual Community Campaign is a major funder for programs that care for the aged, coun-sel families in crisis and sup-

port preschools, day schools, summer camps, college stu-dents and synagogues.

Caring for the Needy Every day, the Federation supports programs that feed, clothe, shelter, counsel and rescue thousands of people here in the Greater Long Beach area, in Israel and around the world. It’s our re-sponsibility. It’s our privilege. It’s who we are.

The Jewish Future We believe we have a responsibility to ensure the Jewish Future, together as a community, to succeed.

Every GIFT Makes a Difference A donation to the Jewish Federation Annual Community Campaign is a promise that Jewish social services and vibrant community organiza-tions will remain strong and active for all of us, for you, and for your family. It’s an opportunity to be a part of a caring community that gives back. It’s an opportunity to

foster and celebrate Jewish identity for future genera-tions. Together we have the power to make an impact. The strength of a people. The power of community.

Get Involved. Donate. Volunteer. There are several ways that you can make a dif-ference, if you have not al-ready: l1 Answer the letter that will soon arrive in your home l2 Answer the call on Super Sunday, the Jewish Federation Annual Commu-nity Campaign Phone-a-thon on Sunday December 8, 2013 l3 volunteer to make calls at the Phone-a-thon. To volunteer, pick a shift and call 562-426-7601 x1021 or email [email protected]. For more information, visit our website at www.jewishlongbeach.org or call Danny Levy at 562-426-7601 x1007 for customized donations or payment plans.


Using Your iRa Distribution to Benefit Others If you are 70½ or over and have an IRA (Individual Retirement Account), you are required to make a distribu-tion from your IRA and are taxed on that money, every year! Did you know that you can make that distribution to a charity and save on taxes and help your community at the same time?

The IRA Charitable Rollover is once again available for 2013. Over the past years, many individuals over age 70½ have utilized the IRA charitable rollover to transfer funds from their retirement ac-counts directly to public char-ities in a tax-efficient manner. The IRA charitable rollover is available again through the end of 2013 and permits direct rollovers from IRA ac-counts of up to $100,000 to qualified public charities. The distributions are not included in the donor’s income but will count toward the required an-nual minimum distribution.

There are also addition-al benefits to leaving your IRA to a charity if you are considering making a large one-time gift or do not claim other itemized deductions. Please consult your financial professional or the Jewish Community Foundation has professional investment advi-sors that are also available to answer your questions. Remember, however, that qualified IRA rollover contri-butions cannot be made to donor advised funds, sup-porting organizations, or pri-vate foundations. There are many ways to use current and deferred as-sets to help the causes you care deeply about. The staff at the Jewish Community Foundation are available to assist you with your questions and talk to you about how we can help you meet your philanthropic goals. Please call us at 562-426-7601 x1008.


R a b b I N I C R E f L E C T I O N SChabadofCypress(O)10433 Los Alamitos Blvd.Los Alamitos, CA 90720Contact: Rabbi Shmuel MarcusPhone: 714-828-1851Email: [email protected]: www.chabadlosal.com

ChabadofWestOrangeCounty/CongregationAdatIsrael(O)5052 Warner Ave.Huntington BeachContact: Rabbi Aron David BerkowitzPhone: 714-846-2285Email: [email protected]: www.chabadhb.com

CongregationAhavasYisroel(O)10433 Los Alamitos BoulevardLos Alamitos, CA 90720Contact: Rabbi Yitzchok MarcusWebsite: Under ConstructionE-mail: [email protected]: 562-493-4570

CongregationLubavitch(O)3981 Atlantic Ave.Long Beach, CA 90807Contact: Rabbi NewmanPhone: 562-426-5480Email: [email protected]

CongregationShirChadash(I)6440 Del Amo Blvd.Lakewood, CA 90713Contact Rabbi Howard LaibsonPhone: 562-429-0715Email:[email protected]: www.CongregationShirChadash.org

CongregationSholomLeisureWorld,SealBeach(C)P. O. Box 2901Seal Beach, CA 90740Contact: Rabbi Galit Levy-SlaterSpiritual Leader562-493-2680Email: [email protected]: www.galityomtov.com

P’naiOr(I)Long Beach, CAContact: Cantor Steven PuzarneSpiritual DirectorEmail: [email protected]: www.PnaiOr.orgPhone 562-364-5154

ShulByTheShore(O)Seaport Marina Hotel 6400 Pacific Coast Highway Long Beach, California 90803Contact: Rabbi Abba PerelmuterPhone: 562-621-9828Email: [email protected]: www.shulbytheshore.org

SurfCitySynagogue(C)Services held at the HB Central Library7111 Talbert Ave.Huntington BeachPhone: 714-596-2220E-Mail: [email protected]

TempleBethDavid(R)6100 Hefley St.Westminster, CA 92683Contact: Rabbi Nancy MyersPhone: 714-892-6623Email: [email protected]: www.templebethdavid.org

TempleBethOhr(R)15721 E. Rosecrans Ave.La Mirada, CA 90638Contact: Rabbi Mark GoldfarbPhone: 714-521-6765Email: [email protected] Website: www.templebethohr.com

TempleBethShalom(C)3635 Elm Ave.Long Beach, CA 90807Contact: Rabbi David KlatzkerPhone: 562-426-6413Email: [email protected]: www.tbslb.org

TempleIsrael(R)269 Loma Ave.Long Beach, CA 90803Contact: Rabbi Steven MoskowitzPhone: 562-434-0996Email: [email protected]: www.tilb.org

TempleNerTamidofDowney(R)10629 Lakewood BoulevardDowney, CA 90241Contact: Rabbi Dany MehlmanPhone: 562-861-9276Email: [email protected]: www.downeytemplenertamid.org

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synagogue DirectoryGiving Thanks

By Rabbi Howard laibson

What a strange year this is on the Hebrew calendar. The

High Holy Days and their attending festivals arrived so early. Now that they’re gone, we’re already planning for Chanukah. Compellingly, Chanukah falls on Thanksgiving this year. These two observanc-es are more related than we typically think. How so? After all, Chanukah is about religious freedom among Jews in a faraway land more than two millennia ago. Thanksgiving focuses on the virtue of gratitude, especially among Pilgrims only a few short centuries ago. First, did you know that the Pilgrims who first came to these shores emigrated as religious refugees? They left England in hopes of finding a place where they would be able to live in religious free-dom. They saw themselves as “modern-day Hebrews” es-caping from their own Egypt. It was very common for them to be given biblical Hebrew

names. They even gave seri-ous consideration to making Hebrew their official spo-ken language. When they brought in their first fall har-vest, they were deeply grate-ful. Reading in the Hebrew Bible that the Israelites made a special celebration about the fall harvest (Sukkot), the Pilgrims created their own celebration which has come to be known as Thanksgiving. Just as we invite guests to share a meal with us in our sukkot, they invited Native Americans to share in their good fortune. Chanukah, too, is about grati-tude. Historically, Chanukah is a complicated story. To some historians, it is essential-ly a David vs. Goliath story of Jewish guerilla fighters overcoming the strength of the Greek empire. To oth-ers, it is about Jewish zeal-ots fighting against Jewish traitors, some of whom were attempting to curry favor with Egyptian Greeks, while others were politically aligned with the Syrian Greeks. Many of those aligned with the Egyptian

and Syrian versions of Greek culture assimilated to the lifestyle of their hoped-for conquerors. This latter ver-sion of the story is as much a civil war as it is a battle against dueling empires. But what unites these two versions of Chanukah? The desire of committed Jews to remain faithful to Judaism. Whether the threat was from Greeks to the south and north, or from assimilationist Jews themselves (or, most likely, both), the true goal was remaining faithful to the One God of Judaism and God’s laws. And the Jews succeeded. So what happened? It depends on whom you ask. Ultimately, the Jewish people in Second Century (B.C.E.) Israel were able to live as Jews, and for this they were very grateful. In gratitude, the first thing they want-ed was to re-establish the Jerusalem Temple as the fo-cal point of Jewish worship. According to a legend in the Talmud, there was only enough kosher oil to illumi-nate the menorah in the Tem-

ple for one day. Yet some-how, it lasted for eight days! Thus, we express our grati-tude by lighting a Chanukah menorah for eight days – usually not by burning oil, but candles. One of my daughters – whose birthday falls on the first night of Chanukah and Thanksgiving – has suggest-ed that with our Thanksgiving turkey meal we should not have mashed potatoes but latkes (potato pancakes) in-stead. That sounds like a ter-rific way to merge our obser-vance of these two holidays. However you share your Chanukah and Thanksgiving experience with the people dear to you, please remem-ber that more important than the food with which we cele-brate, is the religious freedom we are grateful to enjoy. My family and I wish all of you a wonderful Thanks-giving and Chanukah. Rabbi Howard Laibson is Rabbi at Congregation Shir Chadash in Lakewood.

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Congregation Shir Chadash Friday, 11/29 @7 pm: Simchat Chanukah Shabbat in the chapel. Bring your can-dles and light up the night with a Chanukah celebration. 11/30-12/1: Annual Rum-mage Sale. Call the temple for more info. P’nai Or Saturday, 11/30 @6 pm: P’nai Or’s Chanukah Party at a Long Beach home. Alan the Latke Man’s world-renowned latkes, a potluck veggie/fish dinner, candle lighting, sing-ing, and schmoozing. Call the temple to RSvP or email

[email protected] to get exact location. Sunday, 12/1 @3 pm: Peacemaking in Israel with Eliyahu McLean at Grace First Presbyterian Church. Contact the temple for more info.

Temple Beth David Sunday, 11/3 @11 am – 3 pm: Chanukah Carnival & Holiday Gift Boutique. Food, games, gifts, shopping ven-dors, and jumpers. Sunday, 11/17: A Culinary History of Jews in America. Seth Front gives a presenta-tion based upon the astrolog-ical signs of Jewish delis.

Temple Beth Shalom Wednesday, 11/13 @10 am:TBS Sisterhood Announces the Next Pan Tournament & Luncheon. Continental breakfast and games. A mo-ment of silence will be ob-served in memory of Clara

Asch, to remember her years of service at Temple Beth Shalom. Please watch for fur-ther details and registration information. If your synagogue would like to be a part of this listing, please submit your events to [email protected].

area synagogue Upcoming eventsBelow you will find events happening at our local synagogues. Please contact them directly if you have any questions using the Synagogue Directory on this page.

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ADULTSEve Lunt, [email protected] • (562)426-7601, ext. 1067

Ballroom Dance with Mitch Tannen is back!Mondays,7pm

November 4-December 16 (no class 11/11)Join us for this fun 6-week class where you'll learn the basics of the Foxtrot, ChaCha, Waltz and Rumba. Learn techniques of leading and following, timing and thelatest steps. Classes are taught by professional dancer Mitch Tannen, whose careerspans over three decades, encompassing stage, television, choreography andcompetition. He brings insight from his own training from notables and legends tohis teaching. Students are expected to wear appropriate attire & leather soledshoes with backs. Couples and singles welcome.

$75; $60/MVP; 18 & over pleaseFor more info, contact Eve Lunt, AJCC Adult Director

Five Crack! Two Bam! Mahj!You Wanted It - So Here It is!Mah Jongg in a MonthWednesdays, 10am-12pmNovember 6, 13, 20 & December 4In this four-session workshop for novices only, you’lllearn all the basics, identifying tiles, choosing hands,rules and table etiquette. By the end of the sessionsyou’ll begin using strategies and defensive play. We willbe teaching American Mah Jongg, also known asJewish, which uses a card issued by the National MahJongg League. We’ll have 2014 cards available for your

use during class only. Contact Eve Lunt for info on purchasing your own card or visitwww.nationalmahjonggleague.org. 8 person maximum in class so RSVP today.

$75; $60/MVP; 13 and over pleaseSpecial Deal for ECE parents - Bring a table of 4, save $10 each

Figure Drawing with artist Lara MeintjesThursdays, November 7-December 19

7-8:30pmHave you always wanted to learn how to draw? This six-part beginner workshop willteach the basics of simple line figure drawing and progress to ink and watercolorportraits. Bring a sketchbook, pencil and eraser to the first class and a basicmaterials list will be provided for the rest of the class.

$175; $150/MVP; 13 and over please

Sweet Chanukah Dessert Makingwith Nataly Stein from the Great Dane Baking Co.

Tue, November 12, 7pmNataly will teach us how to make gorgeous, fun and delicious sweet treats for theFestival of Lights. From cake pops to Chanukah houses to sugared stars, theseconfections will make great gifts and table decorations.

$18; $15/MVP; 13 and over please

The Locally World FamousAJCC Chanukah Vendor Boutique

Mon-Thur, November 18-21We’ve all got a lot of shopping to do with eight crazy nights of gift giving. There’s asweet something for everyone on your list with vendors selling jewelry, Judaica,clothing, health and beauty products and so much more. Don’t miss this one-stopshopping opportunity.

AJCC Poker ClubTue, November 19, 6:30-10:30pmGame starts promptly at 7pmJoin our friendly Texas Hold’Em Poker Club. Poker will beplayed, snacks & beverages will be served & cash prizeswill be won.Special: Bring a new player and get a $500 chip bonus.(Only one bonus per player per night)

$25; $20/MVP (Cash Only)For more details visit www.alpertjcc.org.

Kabbalah ClassWednesdays, 12pm

Rabbi Abba Perelmuter teaches this ongoing class where you'll add a newdimension to your life, renew your spirituality and learn something new. FREE

The AJCC 2nd BiannualMember/Staff Art Exhibit

December 11-January 21On display will be a diverse offering of art from our talented members and staff,including painting, photography and mixed media. You will be able to vote forthe AJCC Favorite awards. Ballots will be collected in the gallery and presentedat the reception. Contact Eve Lunt for submissions.

Reception: Thur, January 9, 6:30-8pm

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Susanne Katz, [email protected] • (562)426-7601, ext. 1625Find us on Facebook at GesherCity Lb

GesherCity ShabbatFri, November 1, 7:30pmExperience Shabbat with greatmusic, food and friends. If you’venever been to a GesherCity eventbefore, now is the perfect time! Our events are fun and casual.So don’t be shy… give us a try.

WELLNESS & FITNESSCindi Massengale, [email protected] • (562)426-7601, ext. 1056

Sun, November 2410:30am-12pm

Warm up your Thanksgiving appetite with the 1st Annual AJCC Turkey Tri:20 min. on a treadmill, 20 min. on a Spin bike, & 20 min. of laps in the pool. TheAJCC brings members together to start the holiday season in a healthy way.

This event is FREE to the first 30 AJCC members – So sign up TODAY.For more info contact Cindi Massengale

2nd Annual Cycle for GoodSun, December 1, 8-11am

On the first day of Chanukah, you can spin your wheels as well as your dreidel.Come be a part of JCCs of North America Cycle for Good and raise money to benefitsports and community programs. Participants across North America will be riding atthe same time, cycling for a good cause and for their own wellness. Reserve yourstationary bike by the hour or get sponsors. Part of the proceeds will go to theSpecial Olympics, the wonderful athletic event for people with developmentaldisabilities. Space is limited, register at the PE Courtesy desk and reserve your biketoday. Registration available at the PE Courtesy Desk.

Ride for 1, 2 or all 3 hours on our indoor Spinning bikes.$10 per hour

For more info contact Cindi Massengale

SENIORSDr. Susan Mathieu, [email protected]

(562) 426-7601, ext. 1721

Pizza Party & Prime Time PlayersWed, November 13, 12pm

Enjoy a delicious pizza luncheon followed bya musical by the Prime Time Players.

RSVP to Dr. Susan Mathieu

We Need Volunteers!Sr. Adult Chanukah Outreach Program

Tue, December 3Help package & deliver holiday treats to community members who are

homebound and in nursing homes.Packing 9:30-11:30am • Deliveries 11:30am-2pm

RSVP to Dr. Susan Mathieu

Sr. Adult Chanukah LuncheonWed, December 4, 12pm

Enjoy traditional Chanukah food, music and mementos.RSVP to Dr. Susan Mathieu

Ongoing Alpert JCC Senior Activities Knit Wits: Mon, 1-3pm • Senior Lunch: Wed, 12-2pm

Bridge Lessons: Wed, 1:30pm • Mah Jongg: Thur, 11:30-3pm

Saturday, November 23, 8pmThe most anticipated event of the year is here! We’ll Rock the Dreidel atSababa Restaurant and Lounge in Long Beach with an Israeli DJ. There willbe special bling for the first 100 guests, Free Gelt, Free Sufganiot.

Tickets: Pre-sale tickets are $15 each or 2 for $25Tickets at the door are $20 each or 2 for $35

Purchase presale tickets at www.alpertjcc.org.

The need is constant. The gratification is instant.Mon, November 4, 12-6pm • Tue, November 5, 7:30am-1:30pm

at the Alpert JCCBlood donors report feeling a sense of great satisfaction after makingtheir donation. Why? Because helping others in need just feels good. It feelsgood to give.

For more information and to schedule an appointment,contact Cindi Massengale, AJCC Fitness & Wellness Manager,

(562)426-7601 ext. 1056 or [email protected].

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Early Childhood EducationLinda Keiles, [email protected] • (562)426-7601, ext. 1092

YOUTH & TEENSNatalie Chernik, [email protected] • (562)426-7601, ext. 1205

Private Swim LessonsOne-on-one instruction for all ages with a Swim University instructor.

Spots fill quickly so call today.Visit website for more info.

Youth Swim Team with Coach Rafe MontesMon-Thur, 5-6:30pm

Fri, 4:30-5:30pmAges 6-14

This is a competitive swim team, so all participants must tryout and be able to swim25 yards with all 4 swim strokes. Membership in USA Swimming is required tocompete in swim meets. Swim meet participation is optional, as swim meets havean added cost.

Fall Group Swim LessonsNovember 4-December 5Mon & Wed or Tue & Thur

Ages 3-8 • 30 Minute lessonsTiny Tot: 1:30pm, 4pm

Beginner: 2pm, 2:30pm, 3pm • Adv. Beginner: 3:30pm$95; $80/MVP (Get 5 weeks for the price of 4)

Fall Water Polowith Olympic Gold Medalist Coach

Elsie WengerContinues through December 6

Mon & Wed, 4:15-5pm: Ages 5-12Learn water polo fundamentals.

We offer a Free tryout day the first week ofclass, call for details.

$90; $80/MVPMust Be USA H2O POLO Member: $25-55 per yr

Continuing enrollment - Join anytime!

AQUATICSSascha Bryan-Zwick, [email protected] • (562)426-7601, ext. 1035

Webby Dance Is Back!

Hip Hop/Tumbling Tuesdays, 3-3:45pm

for 2½-5 yrs old Beginning rhythm/movement, dance combinations,choreography and basic tumbling and balancing skills.We provide age appropriate music and an action-

packed class. Children will benefit by building theirmemory, concentration, coordination, creativity and self-

confidence, all in a positive atmosphere.

Beginning DanceTuesdays, 4-4:45pm & Wednesdays 3-3:45pm

For 2½ -4 ½ yrs olds Beginning tap, ballet, creative movement and tumbling. The classesincorporate over 250 choreographed dance routines along with age-appropriate music. Included in our classes are a variety of creative props suchas pom poms, maracas, tambourines, leis and much more.

Intermediate DanceWednesdays, 4-4:45pm

For 5-7 yrs old Fundamentals of tap, jazz and hip hop for Pre-K & up. This class will build onbasic tap and jazz skills using individual instruction, across the floortechniques and choreographed routines. Musical selections include ageappropriate hip hop, disco, 50's and much more. This class builds bodyawareness and self-confidence.

Classes are $140; $115/MVP per sessionIf you're interested contact Danielle Putnam, (562)426-7601, ext. 1090

SPORTS & RECREATIONSascha Bryan-Zwick, [email protected] • (562)426-7601, ext. 1035

Veteran’s Day CampMonday, November 11

Grades K-89am-4pm: $55; $45/MVP • 7am-6pm: $65, $55/MVP

For more info, contact Natalie Chernik

Kids’ Night Out/Parents’ Night Off!Saturday, November 16, 5-10pm

Grades K-8This fun for the kids’ night out is held on the same night as ECE Kids’ Night Out.So bring your little ones to the AJCC preschool and leave your big kids with us.The cost includes dinner, movies, games and snacks.

Cost per child: $35-1st, $25-2nd, $15-3rd (must be siblings) MVP: $25-1st, $20-2nd, $10-3rd (must be siblings)

Must register by Wednesday, November 13. Drop-ins will not be admitted.For more info, contact Natalie Chernik

Private Basketball LessonsThe best way to improve your basketball skills is tofind a private coach who can help you maximizeyour potential. Private coaches are here to helpyou design personalized basketball sessions soyou can improve rapidly. The AJCC has two experi-enced basketball coaches that will help youachieve your goals. Pete Davis is a former Michiganstate and NBA player and Rock Lloyd was aMcDonald’s All American and played at CSULB andSyracuse. It's never too early to begin training.Failing to train is like training to fail.Sign up today and see improvement tomorrow!

For more info, call (562)426-7601, ext. 1051


JFCS is pleased to wel-come Pattie Davidson as thenew Director of Development and Communications. Pattie’s professional experience in the tourism and entertain-ment industries includes the

development of marketing campaigns and materials, creating and forming coop-erative partnerships between entities, and business devel-opment for several types of businesses, including hotels, convention and visitors bu-reaus, and tour companies. Her career includes 16 years as Executive Director of the Buena Park Conven-tion and visitors Bureau and 7 years as Director of Tour-ism at the Long Beach Con-vention and visitors Bureau. Most recently, Pattie was Director of Sales for Star-gazer Productions, an event

management and production company that also manag-es Center Stage Theater in Fontana. She has also taught courses in tourism develop-ment in the Recreation and Leisure Studies Department at Cal State Long Beach and in the extension program at University of California Irvine. She has experience volun-teering for, and serving on, the Boards of nonprofit organiza-tions including the Los Altos YMCA and West Coast Academy Basketball Club. “We are fortunate to have someone with Pattie’s energy and expertise joining

our team. I am confident that she will help us bring our de-velopment and marketing ef-forts to a whole new level,” says Kathryn Miles, Executive Director of JFCS.

Pattie and her family are long-time residents of Long Beach and have been active in the Jewish community for over 20 years.

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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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PhONE:562-426-7601ext1424

Hillel in action: What the Hillel is going on? The Best Gift to Give is One That Replenishes itself This past month Beach Hillel

has been working hard to bring dynamic program-ming to the students of Long Beach. We are able to reach students with varied interests and help them maintain their Jewish identity through a mul-titude of programs including Israel engagement, Jewish learning, LGBT networking, and advocacy training. Beach Hillel is focusing on community outreach by extending our influence to dif-ferent networks that have not traditionally been engaged. As such, we hosted a Rain-bow Shabbat, which merged LGBT themes with Jewish learning. Students learned where the concept of the rain-bow came from in the story of Noah, and also learned about why the LGBT move-ment is using rainbows as its iconic image. We also welcomed Hen Mazig, the Western University Campus Director for Stand With Us, an Israel advocacy organization, to speak to our students about being an openly gay commander of the Israeli Defense Forces. He shared his coming out ex-periences and the obstacles he faced being raised in an Orthodox family. His mov-ing story was great for stu-dents to hear and expanded their appreciation for Israel.

Hen Mazig’s presence reinforced the drive towards Israel engagement for CSULB, exciting the students of what is to come in terms of Israel pro-gramming. Danielle Protas, the CSULB Emerson Fellow, is creating “49ers for Israel,” a pro-Israel group which strives to educate students and provide a positive image of Israel on campus. Additionally, Beach Hillel seeks to constantly empow-er its students by providing them with the tools necessary to make a difference, and bring Israel advocacy to the next level. Allen and Deanna Alevy sponsored six students and one staff professional, to attend the AIPAC Northern California Campus Summit at Stanford University. There, students learned about the central issues surrounding the Middle East Conflict and how to advocate on behalf of the US-Israel relationship. Three of the students who attended the summit went with Beach Hillel on Taglit-Birthright this past summer and look to fur-ther expand their connection with Israel in the future. Beach Hillel complements other engaging program-ming including Israel pro-gramming, LGBT program-ming, and Shabbat learning, with our monthly Torah on

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Beach Hillel continues to create ways for students to connect with their Jewish identity. Jewish students can easily connect to their her-itage through food. Each week, we teach students how to create an iconic Jewish/Israeli dish so their Jewish identity is strength-ened, and their connection to Israel heightened. Beach Hillel decided to provide the students of Long Beach with a small taste of Israel in a University setting and have our first cook-ing lesson with kosher dark meat chicken shawarma. Shawarma is a dish that can easily be picked up from stands or shops anywhere in Israel, and is a must try for any student on a Taglit-Birth-right trip. This meal takes only 10 minutes to cook and goes great with some pita,

hummus, and Israeli salad. For the second cooking lesson, Beach Hillel taught students how to make shak-shouka, a great dish that was brought to Israel by Tunisian Jews. Most Israeli soldiers eat shakshouka as a quick meal between traveling to and from the base. College students can get their taste of Israel by making this meal late at night after a hard day of studying. Eat shakshouka with pita, challah, or your favorite kind of bread and enjoy!

Hillel students busy cookingTap where Jewish students gather at The Nugget, CSULB’s pub and grill, to grab a drink and discuss Judaism with Rabbi Drew. This month, students discussed the Jewish take on graveyards and cemeteries, including the traditions surrounding Jewish burial, the burial customs, and the practices of those who visit the dead. Keep up with Beach Hillel on Facebook by liking our page on www.facebook.com/BeachHillel, Instagram at @Beach_Hillel, or on Twitter by following @Beach_Hillel.


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iPad serves as an engaging launch Pad Thanks to a generous grant from the Alevy family, our teachers gained some outstanding training and support in engaging their stu-dents through the use of the new iPad cart in their class-rooms. The research is clear, well-prepared and skilled teachers offer superior teach-ing and learning in their classrooms. Additionally, the expert integration of tech-nology improves student en-gagement. This data helped guide our decision to focus our attention and resources on these two aspects of our already stellar program. Consultant Shira Alevy, Harvard MS in Technology

Policy and Instruction, Con-sultants and Innovative Educators, Rebecca and Rachel, along with Director of Curriculum Amy Meador, Chapman MS in Education-al Administration, planned and delivered engaging and resourceful professional development this summer. Much of the training was related to giving teachers

the guidance, time and re-sources to do their own “re-search and development” in order to offer the most engaging, research-based and well-articulated instruc-tion possible to our students. The students have al-ready begun many exciting educational journeys on the iPads, based on expert appli-cation choices made by the teachers and supported by Ms. Meador. In addition, we have begun an ethnographic study of this implementation process. If you are interested in the study or the results, con-tact Dr. Megan Carlson at [email protected].

Mommy and Me Classes Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to participate in weekly workshops for moth-ers and babies from newborn to three years of age. Our Mommy and Me program, led by Chanie Perelmuter, Early Childhood Educator of the Year, offers a great op-portunity to meet other moms, share experiences, discuss child growth and develop-

ment, and of course, enjoy Shabbat songs, bake Chal-lah, do arts and crafts and more. This class gives all moms a chance to establish a great beginning to their children’s education. You’ll never want to miss a day! Cost: $10.00 per class, includes snack and crafts. Infants welcome with their siblings at no charge.

Call 714-863-0757 for more information or visit www.he-brewacademypreschool.org.

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library is the Hub of learning This summer, thanks to sig-nificant seed money donated by a Hebrew Academy alum-ni, our library went through a tremendous metamorpho-sis. Under the direction of newly appointed librarian,

valerie Bleakley, and library assistant, Kathy Younessi, the library environment, as well as collections (both English and Judaic) and attendance have risen in stature and pri-ority.

Teachers collaborate with valerie in order to coordi-nate library lessons such as how to choose a book and read from various genres with content such as literature, Torah or science. The stu-dents go to the library on a weekly basis. Additionally, a homework club takes place after school twice a week. Dr. Carlson offers study skills to our middle school students during Enrichment Academy. All-in-all, this library im-provement has been such a wonderful booster shot to

an already stellar academ-ic program. We are always looking for community volun-

teers. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Dr. Megan Carlson.

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The Hebrew Academy Mitzvah Day at Bella Terra

A Celebration you won’t want to miss!

What: A Celebration of the Philanthropic work that our students did

When: November 19, 2013, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Where: Bella Terra Amphitheater

Why: To give our students an opportunity to present their Mitzvahs to the Huntington Beach Community


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Jewish FederationGeneRal FUnD•To Barbara Miller and Andy Kincaid, thinking of you & sending warm get well wishes your way, from the Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff•To Archie & Melissa Kreitenberg, in memory of your beloved mother & mother-in-law Irene, from the Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff•To Sherwin Basil, in memory of your beloved wife Susan, from the Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff•To Neil & Laura Chasin, in memory of your beloved father & father-in-law Hilly, from the Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff•To Suzanne & Michael Brodsly, in memory of your beloved father & father-in-law Barry Karp, from the Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff•To Bethlaine Moreno, in memory of your beloved husband Seymour, from the Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff•To Sunny Haberman & Aaron Mozkowitz, in memory of your mother & grandmother Bina Haberman, from the Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff•To Christina Goldman, in your honor, from Eva Schlesinger

isRael RelieF FUnD•To Miriam Jalowitz, Happy 100th Birthday, from Harriet Danufsky

aJCCPaUla BlUM seniOR aDUlT FUnD•To Inga Freshman, in honor of receiving the AJCC Stanley v. Goldin Senior of the Year Award, from Barry Borkin•To Susan Mathieu, Happy Birthday, from Barry BorkinJewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation tributes: 562-426-7601 EXT 1314

aJCCGeneRal FUnD•To Bobby Kronick on his 90th birthday, from Ann & Gene Lentzner•To Amy & Rich Lipeles, Mazel Tov on the new addition to your family, from Barbara & Ray Alpert•To Jeri & David Goldstein, in beloved memory of Ruth Shafer, from Linda & Steve Gordon•To Arline & Paul Hillinger, in honor of our wonderful parents & grandparents, from Laurie & Brian Garabedian & family

PaUla BlUM seniOR aDUlT FUnD•To Susan Mathieu, Happy Birthday, from Susan & Mort Stuhlbarg•To Jeri & David Goldstein, in memory of Ruth Shafer, from Susan & Mort Stuhlbarg•To Reuben Cohen, Happy 90th Birthday, from Penny, Kurt, Kelly & Kevin Bayless

•In honor of my daughter Susan Mathieu’s birthday, from Sally Leifer•To my sister Susan Mathieu in honor of her birthday, from Barbara Leifer Douglass•To my sister Susan Mathieu on her birthday, from Sandy Leifer Morrison•To our mom Susan in honor of her birthday, from Joseph & Daniel Mathieu•To Susan Mathieu in honor of her birthday, from Cindy Buckner, Barry Borkin, and Katie Miller•To Inga Freshman, congratulations on receiving the Stanley v. Goldin Senior of the Year Award, from the Kitchen volunteersMiCHael seGal MaiMOniDes FUnD•To Judy Mark & family, in memory of your beloved mother Shirley Mark, from Jessie Butler•To Linda Keiles, best wishes for a speedy recovery, from Jessie ButlerAJCC tributes: 562-426-7601 EXT 1414

JFCsGeneRal FUnD•In memory of Rob Feldman’s mother, Addie, from Nancy & Mark Schneider•In Honor of Dr. Eugene Temkin, Community Hospital Legacy Wall Inductee, from Renee Simon & Jack Blecher•In memory of Mrs. Ruth Shafer, from Isobel LevanthalJFCS tributes: 562-426-7601 EXT 235 or 562-427-7916

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Honors & simchahsFrom the Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff

• To Jeannie & Bob Alban, Mazel Tov on the birth of your grandson Anderson Maxwell Alban•To Susan Mathieu, Happy Birthday•To Inga Freshman, con-gratulations on receiving the AJCC Stanley v. Goldin Senior of the Year Award•To Linda Palitz, Happy Birth-day•To Dr. Eugene Temkin, Mazel Tov on being induct-ed onto the Legacy Wall at Community Hospital Long

Beach. The Legacy Wall, Community Hospital Long Beach recognizes those who embody the hospital’s spirit of commitment and dedication

to patients and their families. •To Miriam Jalowitz, Happy 100th Birthday

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SamanthaDunlapSamantha will be called to the Torah as a Bat

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Join Us for oUr shabbat services

temple isr ael long beach

Friday Evening Services conducted by Rabbi Steven Moskowitz, Cantor Finnley, and organist, David York. Saturday Morning Services and Torah Study conducted by Rabbi Moskowitz.

Friday, November 1 7:00 p.m. Family Shabbat ServiceSaturday, November 2 8:45 a.m. Torah Study10:30 a.m. Sabbath Fellowship

Friday, November 8 6:00 p.m. Ruach ShabbatSaturday, November 9 8:45 a.m. Torah Study10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service

Friday, November 15 7:00 p.m. Got Shabbat! ServiceSaturday, November 16 8:45 a.m. Torah Study10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service

Friday, November 22 6:00 p.m. Tot Shabbat 6:00 p.m. Shabbat Evening ServiceSaturday, November 23 8:45 a.m. Torah Study10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service

Temple Israel • 269 Loma Avenue • Long Beach, CA 90803 • 562.434.0996 • www.tilb.org

Friday, November 29 7:00 p.m. Chanukah HappeningSaturday, November 30 8:45 a.m. Torah Study10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service

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italian Jews from emancipation to World War ii

C S U L B ’ s Jewish Studies Program is pleas-ed to present Dr. Shira Klein at the Alpert

JCC on Tuesday, November 19 at 7:30 pm. In her talk, Dr. Klein will speak about Italian Jews in the century between Emanci-pation and the start of World War II. Historians traditional-ly think of Italian Jews as an assimilated community who lost their Jewish identity in the wake of Emancipation.

In fact, however, Italian Jews cultivated a vibrant Jewishness. They did so through a Jewish culinary culture, dialect, and life-cy-cle traditions, to mention just a few. She will use photo-graphs, paintings, Judaica, and even video excerpts of interviews to explore Italian Jewish life in the late 19th and early 20th century. The lecture series is free and open to the community. For more information, contact Jeffrey Blutinger at 562-985-2196.

Dr Shira Klein

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We Mourn The Loss Of.....

Please contact us at [email protected] if you know of someone who has passed and would like them to be recognized.

Susan BasilHilly Chasin

Bina Haberman

Barry KarpIrene KreitenbergSeymour Moreno

On Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 1:30 pm, NCJW’s Thanksgiv-ing Tea For the Child will take place at the Alpert JCC. Show your support for abused and neglected children by bring-ing a donation of canned goods and boxed food items for the Thanksgiving meal for families in distress. Refreshments will be served. Call 562-431-8714. On Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 7 pm, come help our Sunday Branch at the Alpert JCC with assembling HugPacks to be donated to children going into foster care. Call 562-961-6890.

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