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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The Talmud teaches that not only are all Jews re-sponsible for each other, but we are

commanded to address community needs, wherever they may be. These concepts are the basis for the unique collabora-tive relationship of our community’s Jewish Community Partnership, composed of our six local agencies that fund and provide social and educational services, in con-junction with our local synagogues, includ-ing Jewish Federation, Jewish Community Foundation, Alpert Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family & Children’s Service, Hebrew Academy, and Long Beach Hillel. Since we premiered the concept in January 2011, many people have asked what this part-nership really “is”. My answer? “It’s simple!” By working closely together on all aspects of fund development and program delivery, we can en-sure a strong future for our community. As a result, we have created a number of joint activities to support the needs of our community. Each agency also continues to provide its own unique services and programs, creating a complete continuum of connection opportunities across the partnership.

Getting Involved Community members continue to ask how they can help, and how to prioritize which indi-vidual agency activities to get involved in. My “simple” answer is, “Just get involved in something! All of our Partnership agencies need your help, whether that means donating or volunteering your time.” A number of exciting joint activities have evolved out of the partnership. One exciting ex-ample is the Alpert New Leader’s Forum lead-ership training program. This community-wide pro-gram, now in its 4th year has had 65 participants, many of whom were recommended by, and are now serving on boards and committees for our agencies and synagogues. We are always look-ing for new people to participate in this yearly program. Interested prospects can contact Sharon Kenigsberg at 562-426-7601. Upcoming Jewish Community Partnership joint activities include the Cultural Arts Festival which will take place at the Alpert Jewish Community Center in November. The festival, coordinated by the Alpert Jewish Community Center, and co-host-ed by the Partnership agencies, will once again feature a broad variety of authors and speakers along with the popular Jewish Film Festival. Look for more information in the November issue of the Chronicle. As a “warm up” to the festival, a very special film, Life in Stills, will be screened, free of charge,

on Thursday, October 18. The film tells the story of Miriam Weissenstein (96) and her grandson Ben, who embark on an exciting, funny and touching journey to save the legendary “Photo House” and it’s nearly one million negatives that document Israel’s defining moments. See the ad on this page. Following the film, there will be a preview of the first ever AJCC/Jewish Community Partner-ship trip to Poland and Israel. The trip is sched-uled to take place in November of 2013. The trip, like it’s counterpart for teens, the March of the Liv-ing, will allow Long Beach adults to explore the history of the Holocaust, the founding of the State of Israel, and to explore the wonders of modern and ancient Israel. Participants will also have the opportunity to attend the phenomenal Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly, a renowned worldwide conference, which brings together Jewish communities and major speak-ers from around the world. For more information, please call Sharon Kenigsberg or Susan Paletz at 562-426-7601. If you are interested in hands on volunteerism and social action, Big Sunday is the event for you. This southern California event, hosted in Long Beach by the Jewish Federation, the Jewish Community Partnership, and area synagogues, will take place on the first weekend in May, 2013. Planning meetings will begin later this fall. The community wide event provided over 10,000 acts of kindness to the less fortunate in our community last year, with over 400 volunteers participating. For more information on how to get involved, please call Sharon Kenigsberg at 562-426-7601.

Ways to Give All of these activities and the fine educational, community building and social services our col-lective agencies provide are supported by the fundraising efforts of the Jewish Federation Annual Campaign, by the endowment building activities of the Jewish Community Foundation, and by the individual annual appeals of each of the agen-

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cies. Community members are also often con-fused as to how best to donate. Once again, your donations are desperately needed in these difficult economic times and giving through any of these appeals is most appreciated. The 2013 Jewish Federation Annual Cam-paign, which provides essential operating funds to each of the Jewish Community Partnership agencies, will kick-off with Opening Night on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at 6 pm. This gala reception and program will feature politi-cal commentator Micah Halpern and highlights of the programs the annual campaign supports. For more information, call Danny Levy at 562-426-7601. The community-wide Legacy of Leadership event, benefiting all of the Jewish Community Partnership agencies, will take place once

again on January 27, 2013 at the Sycamore Cen-ter in Lakewood. Be sure to make your reservations early, as this event two years ago sold out with over 500 people in attendance. Not only does each agency benefit from the proceeds from the event, but each will also benefit from the ongoing growth of the Fund for Our Future which will feature spe-cific bequest, endowment and program naming opportunities for each agency over the next few years, in order to meet the long-term needs of each agency. For more information on the event and on specific naming opportunities, please call Sharon Kenigsberg at 562-426-7601. Please consider getting involved in one, or many, of these joint activities. After all, it is simple...our community needs you to help keep it strong and vibrant. Any way you can contribute will help ensure a bright future.

Deborah K. Goldfarb

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Life in Stills Film ScreeningThursday, October 18, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.

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The Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach and West Orange County will be hosting the Annual Campaign launch: Opening Night, star-ring the Jewish Community Partnership. The evening, chaired by Garry Plotkin, is a “fun” raiser to support the six vital local community organizations and our over-seas partners that make up The Jewish Community Part-nership. To begin there will be appetizers, drinks and music from the Jazz Angels trio, followed by dessert. The main event is the live-ly and informative speaker, Micah Halpern. Halpern, a syndicated columnist, is also a well-known social and po-litical commentator, educator, and historian. He is a dynam-ic speaker who specializes in analyzing world events and evaluating their relevance for and impact upon Jewish Communities. Micah will be speaking on Why We Do What We Do, as an organi-zation and more importantly as a community. Also featured will be a performance from our very own Alpert Jewish Community Center Teen Sum-

mer Stock players. Opening Night takes place Sunday, November 4, 2012 at the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus, One Sommer Way, starting at 6 pm. The couvert is $45. There will be an opportu-nity to make a 2013 Annual Campaign pledge that sup-ports the six partner agencies which includes the Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach and West Orange County, the Jewish Community Foundation, the Alpert Jewish Community Center, the Jewish Family and Children’s Ser-vice, the Hebrew Academy and the Long Beach Hillel. The money raised will help enrich and better the lives of people in need in the Great-er Long Beach and West Or-ange County area, Israel and the world. Our partnership works collectively to strength-en individuals and families in our community, and beyond. For sponsorship oppor-tunities or for further informa-tion, please contact Danny Levy at 562-426-7601 ExT 1007 or by email dlevy@j e w i s h l o n g b e a c h . o r g .

Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation is a place for women’s leader-ship, empowerment and phi-lanthropy. It is a place where women come together as a community because we share a vision of tikkun olam (repair-ing the world), tzedakah (jus-tice), rachamim (compassion) and chesed (loving kindness). We are looking for women to help with several social action projects this year including cooking din-ner for the families at ronald McDonald house, learning

how to make “happy hats” for sick children in hospitals here and in Israel, working on projects for the commu-nity-wide Big Sunday mitz-vah day, helping JFCS with projects that help victims of domestic violence, feed-ing the hungry and more. Our fall project is collecting school supplies for Hamilton Middle School which has many low income students. The signature event of Women’s Philanthropy is the annual Arlene Solomon VISIONS dinner, this year on

March 7, 2013. This event, chaired by Leslie Kern and Emily Sukman, brings togeth-er women from all over the community to celebrate the power we have as women to care for the vulnerable, to invest in the future of our children, and to rescue those in need no matter where they live or how they wor-ship. Each Jewish organiza-tion in our community nomi-nates a “Woman of vision” who is honored at the event. One of the main goals of Women’s Philanthropy is to

bring together women from every part of our community. Women’s Philanthropy sup-ports the Jewish Community Partnership (JCP) which is convened by the Jewish Federation, and also in-cludes The Jewish Community Foundation, Alpert Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family & Children’s Service, The Hebrew Academy and Beach Hillel. For example, we plan to once again put together a women’s team, “Sole Sisters” to support the JFCS Race With A View in

April. Women’s Philanthropy partners with the AJCC to sup-port the Community Women’s Seder and other women’s programs. We also work with NCJW, Hadassah and synagogue Sisterhoods to co-ordinate and strengthen the services we can all provide. Nationally, Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) Women’s Philanthro-py brings women all over the world together for conferenc-es, women’s missions to Israel

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eeThe Jewish Community Foundation invites the community to join rabbi Mark Goldfarb on Monday, October 29 at 7:00 p.m. for an exploration into a Jewish view of dying and death and how we prepare for end of life issues. The program, which is

free of charge, will be held at the Alpert JCC. In exploring these issues, rabbi Goldfarb poses some questions for us to think about. Is there guidance that Judaism, a religion of over 4,000 years, can offer us when we face end of life issues in the 21st Century? The medical knowledge of our ancestors, Abraham and Sarah, Moses, Miriam, is insignificant when we consider the medical knowledge and technology of today. As a religion, Judaism offers a myriad of opportunities to experience and under-

stand the timeless and the sacred. Through the Jewish holidays, we are able to come together as a family and community to sanctify time, celebrate the majesty and power of creation, and come closer to the world of nature in which we live. Through Jewish life-cycle events, we are able to mark the passage of our individual days with sanctity, reverence for life, and life affirming rituals that help us transcend our finitude. Is what Judaism teaches about end of life issues relevant after more than 4,000 years? What does Judaism teach us about how we can prepare

for the death of a

loved one, or prepare for our own death? Does Judaism offer us guidance as to how to respond to issues of organ donation, removal of life support, euthanasia? Are there Jewish rituals which can help us cope with the pain of watching a loved one die? rabbi Mark Goldfarb is the rabbi of Temple Beth Ohr in La Mirada. He is member of the Central Conference of American rabbis, Pacific Association of reform rabbis, the National Association of Jewish Chaplains and the Professional Advisory Group to the St. Joseph Clinical Pastoral Education program. In addition to serving

congregations, rabbi Goldfarb helped found the Zusman Hospice program in Columbus Ohio, and served as a prison chaplain, as well as served for St. Joseph Hospital in Orange as chaplain. This program is part one of an educational series offered by the Jewish Community Foundation. The second program will be on Monday, December 3 and will deal with the practical issues of preparing for the changes that come with aging. To rSvP for October 29 or for more information please call Sharon Kenigsberg at 562-426-7601 ExT 1008.

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Chabad of Cypress (o)10433 Los Alamitos Blvd.Los Alamitos, CA 90720Contact: Rabbi Shmuel MarcusPhone: 714-828-1851Email: smarcus@jewishcypress.comWebsite: www.chabadlosal.comChabad of West orange County/Congregation adat israel (o)5052 Warner Ave.Huntington BeachContact: Rabbi Aron David BerkowitzPhone: 714-846-2285Email: info@chabadhb.comWebsite: www.chabadhb.comCongregation ahavas Yisroel (o)10433 Los Alamitos BoulevardLos Alamitos, CA 90720Contact: Rabbi Yitzchok MarcusWebsite: Under ConstructionE-mail: CongAhavas@aol.comPhone: 562-493-4570Congregation Lubavitch (o)3981 Atlantic Ave.Long Beach, CA 90807Contact: Rabbi NewmanPhone: 562-426-5480Email: yitzyg@aol.comCongregation Shir Chadash (i)6440 Del Amo Blvd.Lakewood, CA 90713Contact Rabbi Howard LaibsonPhone: 562-429-0715Email:csclakewood@dslextreme.comWebsite: www.CongregationShirChadash.orgCongregation SholomLeisure World, Seal Beach (C)P. O. Box 2901Seal Beach, CA 90740Contact: Rabbi Galit Levy-SlaterSpiritual LeaderMembership: 562-431-0113P’nai or (i)Long Beach, CAContact: Cantor Steven PuzarneSpiritual DirectorEmail: cantor@pnaior.orgWebsite: www.PnaiOr.orgPhone 562-364-5154Shul By the Shore (o)Seaport Marina Hotel 6400 Pacific Coast Highway Long Beach, California 90803Contact: Rabbi Abba PerelmuterPhone: 562-621-9828Email: rabbi@shulbytheshore.orgWebsite: www.shulbytheshore.orgSurf City Synagogue (C)Services held at the HB Central Library7111 Talbert Ave.Huntington BeachPhone: 714-596-2220E-Mail: info@surfcitysynagogue.orgtemple Beth David (r)6100 Hefley St.Westminster, CA 92683Contact: Rabbi Nancy MyersPhone: 714-892-6623Email: tbdavid@templebethdavid.orgWebsite: www.templebethdavid.orgtemple Beth ohr (r)15721 E. Rosecrans Ave.La Mirada, CA 90638Contact: Rabbi Mark GoldfarbPhone: 714-521-6765Email: templbthohr@aol.com Website: www.templebethohr.comtemple Beth Shalom (C)3635 Elm Ave.Long Beach, CA 90807Contact: Rabbi David KlatzkerPhone: 562-426-6413Email: rabbi@tbslb.orgWebsite: www.tbslb.orgtemple israel (r)269 Loma Ave.Long Beach, CA 90803Contact: Rabbi Steven MoskowitzPhone: 562-434-0996Email: info@tilb.orgWebsite: www.tilb.orgtemple ner tamid of Downey (r)10629 Lakewood BoulevardDowney, CA 90241Contact: Rabbi Dany MehlmanPhone: 562-861-9276Email: templenertamid1@dslextereme.comWebsite: www.downeytemplenertamid.org(r)=reform (C)=Conservative(o)=orthodox (i)=independent

Upcoming events at Our area SynagoguesBelow 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.

Synagogue Directory

Congregation Shir Chadash Wednesday, October 3at 6:00 pm, CSC will host Pizza in the Hut after religious school. There will be kosher pizza in the sukkah, along with salads and desserts. All are welcome, call the temple office at least two days in ad-vance to rSvP. On Wednesday, October 17 at 7:00 pm, Kol Kolot (“all voices”) will gather. Kol Kolotis CSC’s choir group and always open to new partici-pants. Kol Kolot members sit among other congregants during Friday evening Shab-bat services and provide har-monies and a strong melodic presence. The public is wel-come to join in this event.P’nai Or Saturday, October 6 at 6:00 pm, P’nai Or invites you to Sukkot Under the Stars. There will be a harvest din-

ner, Havdalah, and music and singing in the sukkah. $18 suggested donation. visit the temple website for more infor-mation or rSvP to Sande at info@pnaior.org. Tuesday, October 9 at 7:00 pm, join P’nai Or for Simchat Torah. Dessert Oneg will follow.

Temple Beth Ohr Friday-Sunday, October 19-21, TBO’s Adult Educa-tion Committee will present Expanding our Horizons, an Interfaith Panel Presentation. Hear from representatives from Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Sikh communities about their faith. On Friday at 7:30 pm, Shabbat wor-ship and a presentation about the major tenets of each faith will be held. On Saturday at 7:00 pm, there will be Havdalah and the panelists will respond to specific ques-

tions about their faith. On Sunday at 10:00 am, the sum-mation and Q&A session will be held.

Temple Beth Shalom Friday, October 5 at 6:00 pm, the TBS Sisterhood is holding their annual Shab-bat/Sukkot Dinner, followed by the Shabbat evening ser-vice at 7:45 pm, with a special story/lesson. reservations are required. Book early, rSvP to Joan Davis at 562-594-9384.

Temple Israel Sunday, October 7 at 7:00 pm, celebrate Simchat Torah at the Got Simchat Torahservice with rabbi Steven Moskowitz and the music of Kendra Cogert and the Shab-batones. There will be danc-ing and singing with the To-rah, as well as unrolling of the Torah to view the highlights. refreshments will be served.

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The Beauty of SukkotBy Rabbi nancy Rita Myers

For me as a rabbi, Sukkot is one of my favor-ite holidays. I love the fra-grance of the lemony etrog and the feel of the lulav. Eat-ing and studying in the suk-kah gives me a chance to feel the breeze, admire the shapes of the clouds, and view some of the fruits and vegetables of the late har-vest. (The sukkah is a tem-porary hut that reminds us of the shelter the Israelite built in the desert and of the fall harvest). This holiday, which comes five days after Yom Kippur, offers a reprieve from the formality of the sanctuary, where we come outdoors and celebrate our history and connection to the environment. It’s de-lightful to eat meals in the

sukkah and enjoy the many decorations that adorn it. Living in Southern California really allows one to truly enjoy this special holiday that lasts a week. The mitzvot, or command-ments, connected with Sukkot include living in the sukkah, shaking the lulav and etrog, and literally en-joying our holiday. Sukkot is called ‘Z’man simchateinu”, a time of our rejoicing, this is why if it were to rain we are not supposed to remain in the sukkah. Sitting outside in this temporary dwelling is supposed to be enjoyable. This is why the rabbis in the Talmud discuss at length that when the rain comes and ‘spoils one’s soup” one should come inside

in order to finish the meal. I would like to encour-age you to come to and celebrate this holiday. All synagogues and Jewish com-munity centers have a sukkah and many people build their own in their backyards. At Temple Beth David, a craft-man gave ours a unique de-sign that was inspired by the shape of our synagogue. As you are reading this, we have begun the festival of Sukkot. It is traditional dur-ing this holiday to read from the book of Ecclesiastes and ponder the significance of our lives. Ecclesiastes from the Bible states, “A season is set for everything, a time for every experience under heaven.” We study this book of the Bible as we lounge in

our outdoor sukkot (huts). For theweek of Suk-kot, I encour-age you to come to any sukkah, sip a cup of cof-fee, shake the lulav, study Ecclesiastes and experience the tranquility and beauty of this wonderful holiday. There is indeed a set time for every experience un-der heaven. The first week of October is our set time to re-joice and celebrate Sukkot. Chag Sameach!

rabbi Nancy Myers is rabbi at Temple Beth David in Westminster.

Rabbi Nancy Rita Myers

3801 E. WILLOW STREETLONG BEACH, CA 90815

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Fall Group Swim LessonsOct. 8-Nov. 1 (4 wks)Nov. 5-Dec. 6 (5 wks)Mon & Wed or Tue & ThurAges 3-8• 1 instructor to 4 Kids• Tiny Tot: 1:30-2pm, 4-4:30pm• Beg: 2-2:30pm, 2:30-3pm, 3-3:30pm• Adv. Beginner: 3:30-4pm$75/AJCC Member; $90/Public (4 wks)For more info. visit www.alpertjcc.org

Prep-Swim Teamwith Coach Rafe MontesTue & Thur, 4:30-5:15pmAges 5-12

Youth Swim Teamwith Coach Rafe MontesMon-Thur, 5-6:30pmFri, 4:30-5:30pmAges 6-14

Masters Swimwith Coach Rafe MontesMon & Wed, 6:30-7:30pmSat, 9-10amAges 14+A structured aqua workout with otheradults. Prerequisite: Must be able toswim 200 yards without stopping.Visit website for more info.

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Fall Water PoloOctober 22-November 21Mon & Wed, 4 or 4:30pmAges 5-8 & 7-12Learn Water Polo fundamentalsFREE tryout the 1st week of class$50/AJCC Member; $60/PublicMust Be USA H2O POLO Member: $25-55 per yr

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONLinda Keiles, lkeiles@alpertjcc.org

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Excellent parent/child participation classesThe “J” has three different classes; find the right one for you.

From the Beginning: Wed, 9:30amNewborn through walking, with an adult

This class helps you discover the joys & face the challenges that are part oftransitioning your family when a new baby arrives. Facilitated by ECE staff.

This is a FREE classYad b’ Yad (Hand in Hand): Tue & Thur, 9:15-10:45am

For children 9-23 months, with an adultYour child will experience development & discovery through hands-on learning, includingmusic, arts & crafts, manipulatives, table and playground time.

Moving On: Tue & Thur, 9:30am-12:30pm18-28 months with an adult

Parents play with their child for the first hour, and then leave them in the nurturingcare of ECE staff. The emphasis of this class is on social skills and developmentwhich will provide a great transition into pre-school.

For registration information, contact Danielle Putnam atdputnam@alpertjcc.org, or at ext. 1090

ECE Enrichment ClassesEven if your pre-school aged child isn’t enrolled in our program, they can still

enjoy our excellent enrichment programs

Spanish Language Classes Children will learn colors, shapes, numbers, days of the week and more

Chaverim ConnectionFor children 2-3 ½ yrs

Mon-Fri: 1-2:30pm: Choose one day or choose them all

ChugimFor Children 3 ½-5 yrs

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Webby Dance at the JIntro to basics of tap, jazz, ballet & cheerleading.

For Chaverim & Chugim class descriptions visit www.alpertjcc.orgContact the AJCC ECE Dept for more info at (562)426-7601, ext. 1090

SPORTS & RECREATIONSascha Bryan-Zwick, sbryanzwick@alpertjcc.org • (562)426-7601, ext. 1035

Kid’s Night Out, Parent’s Night OffSat, October 20, 5-9pm

Ages 1-8Supervision and activities are provided by the ECE Staff.

Includes dinner and activities. RSVP is required.Cost per child: $25-1st, $20-2nd, $10-3rd (must be siblings)

For more info. contact the AJCC ECE Dept at (562)426-7601, ext. 1090

This program brings special pre-recorded lectures from NYC’s renowned92nd Street Y to the Alpert JCC in Long Beach

Michael Oren with Thane RosenbaumTue, October 30, 7pm

Michael Oren, one of the most passionate and articulate defenders of the Stateof Israel, is an American born historian, an award-winning, best-selling author,a veteran of Israel’s Defense Forces, and Israel’s current Ambassador to theU.S. Thane Rosenbaum is a novelist, law professor, and the director of theForum on Law, Culture and Society. This lecture is endowed by Francine andAbdallah Simon.92Y Lecture Series is presented in partnership with the Alpert JCC, Jewish Federation,

and local synagogues Temple Beth David, Temple Beth Ohr, Temple Beth Shalom,

Temple Israel, Congregation Shir Chadash and Shul by the Shore

FREE to organization members listed above; $10/PublicRSVP to Eve Lunt, (562)426-7601, ext. 1067 or elunt@alpertjcc.org

More Lectures in December 2012 & January 2013

Ushpizot for SukkotTue, October 2, 7pmCelebrate Jewish heritage and the harvest by joiningtogether with a multi-generational group of women forSukkot at the Alpert JCC Sukkah. We’ll sing, nosh, andshare short readings on matriarchs and inspiring women inhistory. You may add to the list of Ushpizot (guests) bybringing a short reading about your favorite woman inJewish history, the Bible, or one of your personalmatriarchs. Please bring food to share from the harvest(fresh or dried fruits, foods reminding us of Israel, anyhealthy snack).

FREE Crash Course in Hebrew Reading, Level 1October 10-November 146 Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm

Read Hebrew America and Canada (RHA/C.) is designed for those with little orno background in Hebrew and has already taught more than 214,000 NorthAmerican Jews to read Hebrew. FREE

Special FX Makeup Workshop for Adults & TeensAges 12 through Adult

2 Sundays, October 14 & 21, 3-6pmWould you or your friends like to look like zombies, fairies, ghouls and aliens…Then come learn the art of Special FX makeup. Taught by Sean McMullen.

$90/AJCC Member; $100/PublicPlus a materials fee due to instructor on 1st day of class, Call Eve Lunt for info.

AJCC Poker Club Tue, October 16, 6:30-10:30pm

Texas Hold’Em Poker will be played, snacks and beverages will be served,and cash prizes will be won. $20/AJCC Member; $25/Public (Cash Only)

For re-buys/add-ons info. visit www.alpertjcc.org

Rosh Chodesh at the JCCTue, October 16, 7pm

Join other women for Rosh Chodesh, the new moon, which has special meaningto Jewish women and help us usher in the Jewish month of Adar. FREE

Program is supported by donations. Each month is led by a different woman inour community; we welcome volunteers who want to lead an evening.

Havdallah at Dog BeachSat, October 27, 6:30pmPlease join us in celebrating Havdallah with our BEST friends, our dogs, at Rosie’s Dog Beach.Havdallah is a brief ceremony that marks the end of the Sabbath, the Jewish day of rest.Rosie’s is located at 5000 E. Ocean Blvd.,between Roycroft & Argonne Ave. in BelmontShore. For FREE parking enter the beachfrontparking lot at Bennett Ave. There is also meteredparking available.Contact Eve Lunt for more info.

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Couples Salsa Dancing6 Mondays, October 22-December 3People of all ages are flocking to salsa lessons,dancing their stress away, and getting anexhilarating workout while meeting and makingnew friends. AJCC classes are taught byprofessional dancer Mitch Tannen.$50/AJCC Member; $65/Public

Kabbalah ClassWednesdays, 12pmRabbi Abba Perelmuter teaches the class with akeen sense of wit and great knowledge ofJudaism and its teachings. FREE

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(562)426-7601, ext. 1056 • P.E. Courtesy Desk, 1051

Fit FamiliesLast Thursday of each month, 5:45-7:45pm

Program runs through June 2013 at the Alpert JCCChildren & teens age 6-18, parents & siblings are encouraged to attend

Almost one out of five children in the US is overweight or obese, and sadly,this trend is not slowing down. Overweight and obese children face anincreased risk for many medical conditions when they grow older. FitFamilies, co-sponsored by MemorialCare, is a free program to encouragehealthy habits in children and teens. We invite every child and teen to joinus at a monthly meeting which will feature a fun aerobic activity and ahealthy habit lesson. This event is FREE

For more information contact Cindi Massengale, AJCC Wellness & FitnessManager, cmassengale@alpertjcc.org or 562.426.7601 Ext. 1056

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

An Evening with GrouchoSun, October 14, 1pmActor Frank Ferrante, the greatest living interpreter ofGroucho Marx’s material, recreates his acclaimedportrayal of the legendary comedian in an afternoonthat’s loaded with the best Groucho one-liners,anecdotes, songs and spontaneous hilarity! Senioradults will meet at the AJCC at 1pm, show starts at 2pm.$20 for ticket & transportation, seats are limited.RSVP to Dr. Susan Mathieu

Ongoing Alpert JCC Senior Activities Senior Lunch: Wed, 12-2pm • Mah Jongg: Thur, 1-3pm

Knit Wits: Mon, 1-3pm • Senior Fitness Classes: Visit www.alpertjcc.org

GESHERCITY YOUNG ADULTSSponsored by the Alpert JCC & Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach

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

GesherCity ShabbatFri, October 5, 7:30pm

Experience Shabbat with great music, food and friends.

Kids’ Night Out/Parents’ Night OffGrades K-8

Sat, October 20 , 5-9pmThis fun for the kids night out, which allows you a night on the town, is held onthe same night as ECE Kid’s Night Out. So bring your little ones to the AJCCpreschool and leave your big kids with us. The cost includes dinner, movies,games and snacks.

Cost per child: $30-1st, $25-2nd, $15-3rd (must be siblings)AJCC Member Price: $25-1st, $20-2nd, $10-3rd (must be siblings)

Must register by Friday, October 19. Drop-ins will not be admittedContact Natalie Chernik at (562) 426-7601, ext. 1205 or nchernik@alpertjcc.org

Teen J Crew Xtreme Bowling TripSat, October 20, 9-11pm

6th grade and upHang out with your friends, enjoy snacks, music, arcade games and show offyour bowling skills. We’ll meet at AMF Valley View Lanes at 9pm$13.99 includes two hours of bowling and bowling shoesContact Rachel Gordon at (562) 426-7601, ext. 1023 or rgordon@alpertjcc.org

YOUTH & TEENSNatalie Chernik, nchernik@alpertjcc.org • (562)426-7601, ext. 1205Rachel Gordon, rgordon@alpertjcc.org • (562)426-7601, ext. 1023

The Zena & Pauline Gatov Gallery present“I am the Fourth”

Exhibit Runs October 3-29Did you know that Mental Illness is the leading cause of disability in the world. How many of us do you thinksuffer from mental illness? One in Four. I am the Fourthis a series of powerful portraits from local photographerSusan Sabo, featuring individuals living with mental illness.Join us on Oct. 10, at the AJCC for One in Four,a reception for World Mental Health Awareness Day.Exhibition & reception open to the public

I am the Forth is presented in partnership with Jewish Family & Children’sServices of Long Beach/West Orange County, and Mental Health America of L.A.

College Preparatory Workshopswith Nicole Gracie from UniVarsity

For high school students and parents

Is it too Early to Start Planning for College?Tue, October 16, 7-8:30pm

In this informative workshop lead by UniVarsity founder Nicole Gracie, youwill learn about what to expect as a freshman, sophomore, junior andsenior in high school. Topics will include: class selection, the importanceof extracurricular activities, and a testing timeline with details about thedifferent college admission exams and when to take them.

Upcoming Workshops:College Prep Timeline:

What Do I Need To Know and When Do I Need to Know It?Tue, November 13, 7-8:30pm

College Match: Finding the Right Fit for YouTue, January 15, 7-8:30pm

Hidden Gems: Beyond UC & Cal StateTue, February 12, 7-8:30pm

The College-Bound Athlete: Are You on Your Game?Tue, March 12, 7-8:30pm

Paying for College: Financial Aid Resources & Affordable College Options:Tue, April 23, 7-8:30pm

Family price per workshop: $20/AJCC Member; $25/PublicPurchase 6 workshops for the price of 5: $100/AJCC Member; $125/Public

For more info. contact Youth, Teen, & Camp Program CoordinatorRachel Gordon at (562) 426-7601, ext. 1023 or rgordon@alpertjcc.org

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Holidays at the BeacheeeIt’s Beach Hillel’s favor-ite time of year, the begin-ning of the Jewish holidays. With rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot back to back, Beach Hillel was very busy educating and celebrat-ing with students all over Long Beach. With events like Torah on Tap with rabbi Drew, rosh Hashanah dinner, and Sukkah Hop, students cel-ebrated with friends through-out the holiday season. In October, Beach Hillelstudents will be learning about Sukkot. In celebration of the holiday, they were given the opportunity to

build their own Beach Hillel sukkah that stood in the mid-dle of campus for all to see. Students did it all, from put-ting up four walls, the pipes to support it and the leafy green roof. When the hard work was done, the easy part came, decorating it! On the outside a Beach Hillel sign was hung, inviting new

and old friends inside. The sukkah was decorated with bright and colorful stream-ers and paper chains hang-ing from corner to corner. It gave students the chance to add some of their per-sonality into the sukkah. During this holiday, it’s customary to live everyday life in the sukkah - eat meals,

drink, and for some, even sleep in the sukkah. To have students follow the custom, Beach Hillel had sandwiches in the sukkah. Students ate, learned the proper way to shake the lulav and etrog and were also taught the sig-nificance of the sukkah itself. The sukkah is meant to remind us of the temporary homes

the Jews used while wan-dering the desert, as well as the agricultural significance. Like the Jews wandering in the desert, some students are also in temporary homes (dorms and apartments). Beach Hillel wanted to give them the chance to celebrate regardless of where they are or how far away from home they may feel. Hillel acts as the guide to Jewish life on campus and will be there to help students through-out their journey in college. Contact our office for more information on Beach Hillel programs.

Beach Hillel students building the sukkah

Beach Hillel students decorating the sukkah

Student shaking lulav and etrog

Birthright experience: excerpt from the life of Ben Halperin

In the summer of 2012, I had the wonderful oppor-tunity to travel to Israel on a birthright trip. It was the most incredible adventure I have ever been on. I tried many new things, such as Shwarma in the streets of Tel-Aviv and dancing on top of Jerusalem. My favorite thing about the trip was not all the delicious food or breathtaking views of Israel, but the connection I felt toward the Jewish people

and the land of Israel. Birthright enabled me to connect with 48 people on a level different than I had with most of my friends in the United States. My birthright group felt almost like family. I also understood how soldiers lived their lives and realized it was not much different than ours. The only difference is that they go to the army on Mondays, whereas I go to school.

On Wednesday,October 24 at 7:30 pm, CSULB’s Jewish Studies Pro-gram is pleased to present rabbi Shai Cherry, Ph.D., with his talk on

“Jews and Darwinism” at the Alpert JCC. After receiving overwhelm-ing positive feedback last fall

for his talk on Jewish attitudes towards science, he has been invited back to discuss Jewish responses to Darwinian thought. The lecture series is free and open to the community. For more information, please contact Susan Paletz at the Alpert JCC at 562-426-7601 ExT 1012.

Jewish Lecture Series

Rabbi Shai Cherry, Ph.D.

and opportunities to share and learn from each other. The Lions of Judah and Pome-granate Societies are two national groups that we have here in our community that connect women with proj-ects that serve the needs of Jewish women here, in Israel, and in 60 countries around the world. The first event for Lions and Pomegranates will be a Sukkot dinner at a pri-vate home on October 4. Women’s Philanthropy chair Shari Nemirow remarks, “I am really excited about our plans for the year. Whether you participate in a social action project, participate in VISIONS, or become part of the Lions of Judah or Pome-granate societies, Women’s Philanthropy is a great way for women of our community to band together, make friends and make a difference”. For more information call Sharon Kenigsberg at 562-426-7601 or e-mail sha-ronk@jewishlongbeach.org.

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Art Costa, co-founder of the Institute for Habits of Mind, has boiled down learning into 16 traits that human beings display when they behave in-telligently. In his book, Habits of Mind: A Developmental Se-ries, Costa refers to these traits as the characteristics of intelli-gent people’s behaviors when they are confronted with prob-lems, the resolutions to which are not immediately apparent. Sound familiar? This is the world to which we are send-ing our children, teens and students. Society was never able to survive just on teach-ing isolated facts and figures to students, and in today and tomorrow’s Cyber-age, it is im-possible to raise capable citi-zens by just teaching facts and figures. Instead, we need to teach students how to resolve issues that do not have simple answers. This is why we, at the Hebrew Academy, teach our students how to incorporate the Habits of Mind in their dai-ly work and interactions. We integrate much of this critical thinking and learning in all grades, just by virtue of

building strong faculty and cur-riculum. Sixth grade, however, is our major focal point for reviewing, instituting and prac-ticing the Habits of Mind in a transparent manner. We feel the students at this grade are ripe for taking in this informa-tion and really using it to their advantage. They are no lon-ger as literal in their thinking as they were in their elementary years, yet they are not tainted and turned off to learning yet. The sixteen habits are not in hierarchical order; instead, they are intermingled and of-ten used by those people who intellectually address problems and learning. In a nutshell, the habits are:•Persisting- Success seems to

be connected with action. Successful people keep mov-ing. They make mistakes, but they never quit. Conrad Hil-ton

•Managing Impulsivity -Goal-directed, self-imposed delay of gratification is per-haps the essence of emo-tional self-regulation: the ability to deny impulse in the service of a goal, whether it be building a business, solv-ing an algebraic equation, or pursuing the Stanley Cup. Daniel Goleman

•ListeningwithUnderstandingand Empathy - Listening is the beginning of understanding.

…Wisdom is the reward for a lifetime of listening. Let the wise listen and add to their learning and let the discern-ing get guidance. Proverbs 1:5

•Thinking Flexibly - Of all forms of mental activity, the most difficult to induce even in the minds of the young, who may be presumed not to have lost their flexibility, is the art of handling the same bundle of data as before, but placing them in a new system of relations with one another by giving them a different framework, all of which virtually means put-ting on a different kind of thinking-cap for the moment. It is easy to teach anybody a new fact…but it needs light from heaven above to en-able a teacher to break the old framework in which the student is accustomed to see-ing. Arthur Koestler

•Thinking About Thinking(Metacognition) - When the mind is thinking it is talking to itself. Plato

•StrivingforAccuracy-A man who has committed a mis-take and doesn’t correct it is committing another mistake. Confucius

•Questioning and PosingProblems - The formulation of a problem is often more es-sential than its solution, which

may be merely a matter of mathematical or experimen-tal skill. …To raise new ques-tions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle, requires creative imagination and marks real advances. Albert Einstein

•ApplyingPastKnowledgetoNew Situations - I’ve never made a mistake. I’ve only learned from experience. Thomas A. Edison

•Thinking and Communicat-ing with Clarity and Preci-sion - I do not so easily think in words. …After being hard at work having arrived at results that are perfectly clear…I have to translate my thoughts in a language that does not run evenly with them. Francis Galton, geneti-cist

•GatheringDataThroughAllSenses - Observe perpetu-ally. Henry James

•Creating,Imagining,Innovat-ing - The future is not some place we are going to but one we are creating. The paths are not to be found, but made, and the activity of making them changes both the maker and the destina-tion. John Schaar, political scientist

•Responding with Wonder-ment and Awe - The most beautiful experience in the world is the experience of

the mysterious. Albert Ein-stein

•Taking Responsible Risks -There has been a calculated risk in every stage of Ameri-can development—the pio-neers who were not afraid of the wilderness, business-men who were not afraid of failure, dreamers who were not afraid of action. Brooks Atkinson

•Finding Humor - You can increase your brain power three to fivefold simply by laughing and having fun be-fore working on a problem. Doug Hall

•Thinking Interdependently- Take care of each other. Share your energies with the group. No one must feel alone, cut off, for that is when you do not make it. Willie Unsoeld, mountain climber

•RemainingOpentoContinu-ous Learning - The greater our knowledge increases the more our ignorance unfolds. John F. Kennedy

When studied and imple-mented, Art Costa’s thoughts help give us all a roadmap to thinking, learning, teaching and parenting. In the mean-time, we are starting with one small population of students and teachers and building upon their experiences.

Coach Scott Durzo has jumped right into his position as the new Athletic Director & PE Instructor and made great strides in building a program that is fun and educational. Students enthusiastically run out to enjoy cardiovascular and team enrichment activi-ties through their PE classes as well as Enrichment Acad-

emy – our after school pro-gram. Coach Durzo still runs an after school and summer sports camp in Seal Beach, a bonus for The Hebrew Acad-emy because he has access to many community resources and people. Our goal is to share our campus with outside groups,

such as AYSO and HBYB. As a Jewish school, we also would like to organize af-ter school and Sunday ath-letic leagues. Coach Durzo would love to talk with any interested groups – come take a tour and talk to our extraordinary community om-budsman.

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B’nai MitzvahCOnGReGaTIOn SHIR CHaDaSHSam Schulman

SameSchulman will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on October 20. Sam is a 7th grade student

at Cubberley K-8 School. Sam enjoys spending time with friends, playing baseball and throws an awesome yoyo. For his mitzvah project, Sam continues to participate and raise funds for pediatric cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

TeMPLe BeTH SHaLOMJacob Joshua alpern

Jacob Joshua Alpern will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Oc-tober 20. Jacob is an 8th grade

student at Stanford Middle School. Jacob enjoys all as-pects of technology, including creating videos that can be seen on YouTube. For his mitz-vah project, Jacob has been digitally creating picture albums for friends and family, and using the proceeds to provide funding

to the ADL and remember Us, The Holocaust B’nai Mitzvah Project.

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adult B’not mitzvah ClasseeTemple Israel is proud to invite the community to celebrate on October 27 as the Adult B’not Mitzvah class is called to the Torah. This year’s class members are Adriana Blackstone, Cheryl Eiser, Joanne Levy, Carla Palmer, and Nancy Schindler. A hearty Mazel Tov to the group.

ryan Stanley robertseeryan Stanley roberts will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Oc-

tober 20. ryan is an 8th grader at Newcomb Acade-my. He is active in Boy Scouts and a member of Troop 212 which is a High Adventure Troop. For his mitzvah proj-ect, ryan volunteered during Temple Israel Sabbath Fel-lowship luncheons.

Sara Vann gerstman Sara vann Gerstman will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on October 13. Sara is an

8th grade student at Patrick Henry K-8. Sara is an avid reader and enjoys acting and singing. For her mitzvah project, she volunteered at Temple Israel’s monthly Sabbath Fellowship.

Tribute & memorial contri-butions are special gifts to honor, memorialize, or con-gratulate friends & family for all occasions. We will be delighted to send a card on your behalf.

Jewish FederationGeneRaL FUnD•ToAlfredStrum,inmemoryof Sylvia, from Leon & Barbara Shoag•To Barbara Lieberman, in

memory of Bernie, from Leon & Barbara Shoag•To Barbara Lieberman,in memory of Bernie, from Sandy & Jerry Horwitz•To Gary Fields, in honorof your birthday, from Joel & ronna Kizner

For tributes to the Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation please call 562-426-7601 EXT 1314

aJCCPaULa BLUM SenIOR aDULT FUnD•In memory of BernieLieberman, from Barbara Lieberman-Jones•ToLindaSunshineKeiles&Gary Sunshine, in memory of your beloved mother Charlotte Sunshine, from Carolyn & roland Dorhoffer

•To Andy Pieter & family,in memory of your beloved mother Clara Pieter, from Jeff Antonoff & Florence Haut•To Andy Pieter & family,in memory of your beloved mother Clara Pieter, from Linda & Steve Gordon•ToRobinSherman&family,in memory of your beloved mother Marlene Fields, from Susan & Mark PaletzFor tributes to AJCC please call 562-426-7601 EXT 1414

JFCSGeneRaL JFCS FUnD•ToWally&ArleneSpatz,inhonor of your 50th wedding anniversary, from Phyllis Spear•ToAlfredStrum,inmemoryof your wife Sylvia, from JFCS Staff & Board

•To Bryna Kane & family,in memory of Cantor David Kane, from Binnie & Jack Berro•To Yetta Kane & family, inmemory of Cantor David Kane, from Binnie & Jack Berro•To the Feldman family, inmemory of ruth ruttenberg, from JFCS Staff & Board•ToTrudieCurran,inmemoryof Sylvia Strum, from Kathy & Steve Curran•ToAlfredStrum,inmemoryof Sylvia Strum, from romie & Eugene Temkin•To Linda Waltzman,wishing you well, from Binnie & Jack Berro

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CCeJ Dinner The California Conference for Equality and Justice (CCEJ) will introduce its officers and new board members at the 49th Annual Dinner meeting on Thursday, October 18 at the Old ranch Country Club in Seal Beach, starting at 5:30 pm. The Gene Lentzner Human relations Award will be given to three exceptional individuals whose contributions to improving human relations in Long Beach have been outstanding. Two extraordinary volunteers will also receive the Anthony B. rogers “volunteer of the Year” Award. For more information or to purchase tickets for $75.00 per person, please visit www.cacej.org or call 562-435-8184.

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Dr. Henry KaplanClara Pieter

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Please contact us at chronicle@jewishlongbeach.org if you know of someonewho has passed & would like them to be recognized.

rOn SaturdaySeptember 1,rabbi Galit L ev y - S l a t e r was installed by past presi-

dent Helene Goldberg in front of the Ark at Congregation Sholom of Leisure World. rabbi Levy-Slater has been part of the congregationsince January 1995 and a resident of Leisure World since 1998. She served the congregation as their cantor and as Helene remarked, “Seeing how she loved lead-ing the services, Galit de-cided to pursue rabbinic or-dination in order to officially

lead Congregation Sholom. The congregation has been served by student and part-time clergy and has not had a ‘permanent’ rabbi for many years. Galit will be the first since rabbi Sidney Guthman left many years ago.” rabbi Levy-Slater was or-dained in August by the Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute (JSLI). Her certificate of or-dination (Smicha) is through rabbi Steven Blane, the Dean and founder of JSLI. For more information about membership, services, and upcoming activities at Congregation Sholom, please call 562-431-0113.

eThe Hebrews have always s p o k e n about the tablets that Moses gavethe people

of Israel. But today, one rabbi from Los Alamitos Hebrew High seeks to bring

back the tablet concept to the classroom, the Google Play Table. Los Alamitos Hebrew High is looking for help in seeking to upgrade from paper Hebrew text books to virtual books on the tablet. The Hebrew High pro-gram offers high school stu-dents the opportunity to study

Hebrew as a second lan-guage and receive foreign language credits. For more info on Hebrew High or the tablet drive contact Chabad at 714-828-1851 or visit them online at www.chabad-losal.com and click on the Hebrew High tab.

eeIn prepa-ration for the u p c o m i n g elections and to emphasize the importance of women’s

right to vote, NCJW will join with the Sunday Branch at the Alpert JCC to see an important documentary, Iron Jawed Angels, on Sunday, October 14 at 9:45 am. This

event is free and open to the public. People are encour-aged to bring their daugh-ters and granddaughters. To help voters understand the state ballot measures and the issues for the presidential election, NCJW will feature “Pastry and Politics” with the League of Women voters on October 16 at 10:30 am, also at the Alpert JCC.

On Sunday, November 11, there will be a Jewish Wom-en’s Conference at UCLA, sponsored by NCJW/LA, from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm. The keynote speaker will be Hannah rosenthal, State De-partment Special Envoy to Combat and Monitor Anti-Semitism. NCJW is looking into transportation possibili-ties. Contact Linda Fox for in-formation at 562-342-6164.

new Rabbi at Congregation Sholom Rabbi Seeks new Tablets

nCJW Preparing for Coming elections

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 267:00 p.m. Got Shabbat! Service

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 8:45 a.m. Torah Study10:30 a.m. Shabbat Service

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 196:00 p.m. Tot Shabbat7:00 p.m. Shabbat ServiceSATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 8:45 a.m. Torah Study10:30 a.m. Shabbat Service

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 126:00 p.m. Ruach Shabbat

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 8:45 a.m. Torah Study10:30 a.m. Shabbat Service

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 56:00 p.m. Pizza In The Hut7:00 p.m. Family ShabbatSATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 8:45 a.m. Torah Study10:30 a.m. Sabbath Fellowship

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

Join us for Shabbat Services being held at the Alpert Jewish Community Center during construction

BUILDING FOR OUR FUTURE!

For almost 25 years, Harbor Jewish Senior Singles is the longest existing senior singles group in the Orange County and Long Beach area. They celebrate the Jewish holi-days, have parties, go to plays and concerts, take day trips, and much more. On Sunday, October 7th, the group will celebrate Sukkot with a dinner party.

All Jewish senior singles are invited to join this fun event. Contact Carolyn to rSvP and get the address at 714-282-2633. For more information about this group and/or to receive their newsletter, contact Dorothy at 714-968-6741 or dorohb@aol.com.

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