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www.jewishlongbeach.org I 562.426.7601 JANUARY 2012 I 5772 I TEVET-SHEVAT I VOL.64-N0.5 .

• ~ Mobilizing the Community, Promoting Positive ~ Community Relations = c By Deborah K Goldfarb, Executive Director

III a: 0 ne important role the Jewish Federation :::» plays is promoting positive community rela­

~ tions, both between Jewish organizations and III throughout the entire Greater Long Beach Com­IL munity.

Over the past few years our activities in these areas have expanded greatly, and continue to do so this year under the guidance of Federation Board member and Community Relations Com­mittee (CRC) Chair Craig Kain. Our CRC is a consortium of local organizations who are inter­ested in working together to mobilize around is­sues of importance to the community, including the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), CSULB Jewish Studies Program, NCJW, local synagogues, and Jewish Community Partnership agencies (Alpert Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family & Children 's Service, Long Beach Hillel , Hebrew Academy, Jewish Federation).

This year our activities will focus on continuing to grow our partnership with local organizations; educating the community in order to counter dele­gitimization efforts against Israel; expanding local social action initiatives; and strengthening ties with statewide and national affiliated com-munity relations organizations.

A proud member of JCPA: Repairing the World through Jewish Activism

Through our association with the national Jew­ish Council for Public Affairs (jCPA), our local CRC is connected to national and international issues of importance to the local Jewish Commu­nity. The Council serves as the representative voice of the organized American Jewish commu­nity in order to safeguard the rights of Jews

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around the world; promotes the safety and secu­rity of the state of Israel; and works to preserve a just American society through harmonious interre­ligious, and intergroup relations. For more infor­mation on the work of JCPA visit www.jewishpublicaffairs.org .

Joining with the Israel Action Network The Israel Action Network (IAN), funded in

partnership with the Jewish Fed­eration through our Annual Cam­

paign, is now several months into its first year of community mobi­lizations, with the latest taking place in Long Beach through the efforts of our CRe. IAN Associ­ate Managing Director Julie Bernstein met with leaders from the Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach & West Orange County and its Community Rela­tions Committee (CRC) in De­cember to discuss the issue of delegitimization in our commu­

nity.

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The consultation kicked off with a public CRC sponsored panel event entitled , " Israel Ad­vocacy : One Goal , Many Ap­proaches" on Wednesday, December 7th at the Alpert JCe.

www.performancevein.com Julie helped lead a discussion,

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along with representatives from The Israel Project, American Jewish Committee, Americans for Peace Now, Zionist Organization of America and J-Street, to discuss what it means to support Israel and the different approaches utilized by each organization.

Julie also met with the CRC committee as well as several local rabbis, profeSSionals and executives from area agencies, synagogues, JCCs, Hillel chap­ters and other organizations to strategize goals for the year ahead. By working together with IAN, com­munity organizers were able to begin to share best practices and develop proactive, long term contin­gency plans should BDS (Boycotts, Divestments, Sanctions) erupt locally, or prepare for possible wars or nuclear escalation in Iran. Similarly, Julie also met with the Federation 's New Leaders Forum to underscore the importance of framing conversa­tions about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in a way that will resonate with others.

Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California

The Federation 's CRC is also an active member of the JeWish Public Affairs Committee of California (jPAC) , the largest single-state coalition of Jewish or­ganizations. JPAC advocates on behalf of Jewish so­cial service agencies, traditional community concerns, and broadly shared values that affect the citizens of our State and the Jewish community, such as health care funding for frail , low-income seniors, the California-Israel relationship, Holocaust-era insur­ance claim issues, and public education.

Each year, JPAC member communities sponsor California state legislators ' travel to Israel for a 9-day study trip. Legislators meet with their counter­parts in the Israeli government to discuss shared challenges. This year Assembly Member Bonnie Lowenthat who represents the 54th district in the Long Beach area, traveled to Israel on this trip in Decem­berof2011.

JPAC will host its annual Sacramento Advocacy Day on May 14-15,2012.Join Long Beach CRC and community members in this activity which attracts hundreds of activists from around the state to partic­ipate in workshops, form alliances, and lobby legiS­lators and officials. For more information contact Sharon Kenigsberg @ 562-426-7601.

Big Sunday & Social Action Initiatives Another initiative of the CRC over the past year

has been the Friends Feeding Friends program which collects food to be distributed monthly to Centro Shalom pantry. This year, social action projects will be expanded to include a Community-wide Big Sun­day Mitzvah Day on May 6, 2012. All community members and organizations are encouraged to par­ticipate. For more information contact Brian Avner @

562-426-7601 .

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Upcoming Events at our Area Synagogues Check out the January events at local Synagogues

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Who is The Smartest Woman You Know? ,,-... ....-. ilene Beckerman,

Author of Love, Loss, and Whal I Wore, is the guest speaker at The Arlene Solomon VISIONS Dinner on February 2, 2012.

Ilene Beckerman, author of Love, Loss and What I Wore, would say that the smartest woman she knows is her grandmother, Ettie. Ettie and her husband Harry raised Ilene and her sister on the Upper East Side of Man­hattan in the 1950s. Ilene tells the story of Ettie in her new book The Smartest Woman I Know and will be the guest speaker at The Arlene Solomon VISIONS Dinner on February 2,2012 at the Alpert Jewish Commu­nity Center.

Ilene was nearly sixty when she began her writing career. Her articles have ap-

peared in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and many magazines. Oprah profiled her and her bestselling book, Love, Loss and What I Wore inspired the off-Broadway hit of the same name. Her latest book, The Smartest Woman I Know will make you laugh and cry as you think about your Jew­ish grandmother or recall being a Jewish grandmother. Emily Sukman, VISIONS Co-C hair, adds, " Ilene will be a highlight at VISIONS this year. Her colorful illustra­tions of her life will bring a unique perspective to all in attendance no matter your age." Ilene will share with us the personal stories that shaped her Jewish life and her writing.

The Arlene Solomon VISIONS Dinner is hosted by Women's Philanthropy of the

1 out of every 8 children under the age of 12 goes to bed hungry. Thanks to donors like you, this isn't one of them.

Jewish Federation and it brings women from across the community together to enjoy each other's company, hear from an exciting guest speaker, and to honor Women of VISION from local Jewish Women's organ­izations. This year's Women of VISION include Harriette Ellis, Diane Fike, Melissa Fox, Nitzan Hare!, Andrea Kaiser, Evelis DeGarmo Marshall, Susan Miller, Anita Newman, Linda Politz, and Eileen Tobey. (This list is still in formation.) The Women of VISION honorees make a huge differ­ence in their various organi­zations. Their hard work and dedication shapes our com­munity for the better. Each woman will be honored for that dedication at VISIONS on February 2, 2012.

"VISIONS is an amazing event every year. There are

Jewish Federation has a long track record of supporting innovative, ground-~. • breaking new programs that care for and feed the neediest among us. ~ JewIsh Federat It's a successful strategy we a pply to eve ry issu e we tae kl e. Whethe r pro mot- 0' G'''''''' LONG '£A"" • WEST C'AN.' COUNTV I

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so many women in the room supporting The Jewish Com­munity Partnership and it is an amazing feeling to be a part of that. I really hope that we can get as many women as possible in the room this year," explains Leslie Kern, VISIONS 2012 Co-Cha ir. The feel in the room is un­beatable; to join with 240 other women for a great cause makes everyone in­volved feel like they are truly making a difference in our community.

Community Women are welcome to attend with a minimum $154 gift to the Jewish Federation 2012 An­nual Campaign. First time donors to the Federation are welcome with a $90 dona­tion. I n the spi rit of L'dor V'dor, full time students are in­vited to attend with an $18 gift. The couvert for the

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evening is $54 and it in­cludes cocktails and a RCOC Kosher dinner. If you would like more information about the event, please con­tact Anna Shabtay at 562-426-7601 EXT 1007 or ashabtay@jewishlong­beach .org. You can also visit our website www.jewishlong­beach.org/visions

/L-R! Shari Nemirow, Immediate Past President 01 the Jewish Federation, Linda Hurwitz, NWP Chair, Mayim Bialik, 2011 VISIONS Speaker, and Deborah Goldfarb, Federation Executive Director /Photo Courtesy of Jessie Butler!

Some of the young ladies enioying the 2011 VISIONS signature cocktail, The Big Bang Theory, named for Mayim Bialik's current show on CBS.

Make a Promise Today to Make a Difference Tomorrow Ensure Our Community's Next 60 Years Through the Create a Jewish Legacy program the Jewish Community Foundation is expanding our efforts to pro­vide a healthy, vibrant future for generations to come by asking others to join the over 80 families who have already promised to leave their legacy.

The Time Is Now Studies show that 88-90% of members of the Jewish Community will pass without leaving a bequest to charity. Don't leave the Jewish organizations you care about with­out the means to continue! Dedicate part of your estate to create a fund at the Jewish Community Foundation. This fund, in your name, will benefit your chosen organi­zations forever.

Everyone Can ... Create A Jewish Legacy A gift of any size can make an impact in our community. The first step is to decide you want to leave a legacy and to sign a letter of intent that you plan to leave something in your will or trust. By signing this promise you are auto­matically part of the Legacy Society.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Ethical Wills: Leaving a Spiritual Legacy Monday, February 27, 2012 7 p.m. at the Alpert JCC

Workshop Description:

Ethical Wills help us identify our motivating values and stand as a personal message to family, friends and the community. This workshop will be led by Judith Shultz, retired director of JFCS Long Beach who will teach us how to prepare an ethical will. Open to everyone. No fee. No solicitation.

SAVE THE DATE Legacy Society Recognition Brunch Sunda~April 15, 2012 Have you included a gift to the Jewish community in your will? If you have, then you are already a member of the Legacy Society and we will be recognizing you on April 15. To join the Legacy Society all you need to do is to sign a letter of intent that you plan to leave a bequest through the Jewish Community Foundation. You do not have to disclose the amount or the causes today, just let us know that you are planning to Create a Jewish Legacy. For more details contact the Jewish Community Foundation.

To learn more about how The Jewish Community Foundation

can help your family Create it's Legacy Call 562-426-7601 EXT 1009

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RABBINIC REFLECTIONS Prayer is a Moving Experience Rabbi Steven Moskowitz

On January 14 Jews across the world will read

the opening chapters from the book of Exodus. It con­

tains a dramatic exchange between Moses and

Pharaoh. Moses proclaims: "Thus says Adonai, the God of Israel: Let My people go. " Pharaoh responds: "Who is

this God that I should heed His voice and let Israel go?"

At a 1963 conference on religion and race, Rabbi

Abraham Joshua Heschel stated that the very first sum­mit meeting on the subject was that confrontation be­

tween Moses and Pharaoh. Moses thundered the Jewish

position: that faith in God de­

mands a vigorous struggle for political freedom.

Two years later, on

March 21 , 1965, Rabbi Hes­chel linked himself arm in

arm with other religious lead­

ers, including Dr. Martin

Luther King , Jr., as part of a front line marching to sweep

away the virulence of racial injustice in our country. To­

gether they strode down the

highway between Selma and Montgomery, Alabama.

It was a journey bordered by state troopers, police dogs, and angry, taunting racists. That march was a modern day re-enactment of Moses'

confrontation with Pharaoh. Upon returning home from

the march , Heschel wrote: "For many of us the march from Selma to Montgomery

was about protest and

prayer. Legs are not lips and walking is not kneeling. And

yet our legs uttered songs. Even without words, our

march was worship. I felt my

legs were praying." Rabbi Heschel and Dr.

King shared a sense of the interrelationship between the

spiritual and the political. Heschel wrote: "The oppo­

site of good is not evil. The opposite of good is indiffer­ence." He rendered that sa­

cred ethic into a political statement: " In a free society, some are gUilty but a ll are re­sponsible ." King wrote: "To

accept passively an unjust system is to cooperate with

that system."

Heschel and King also

shared a deep and abiding identification with the stature,

role and language of the

Jewish prophets. For Hes­chel, the prophets give voice to God's deep concern for and engagement with

human beings, in a lan­guage that is at once lOVing

and castigating, reassuring and challenging. The ear of the prophet is attuned to the

cry of others, and the prophet's message is that of

the urgency of justice. In his famous " I have a

dream" speech, Dr. King

quoted only two passages from Scripture. Both of them are from the Prophets. One is from Amos: "We are not

satisfied, and we will not be satisfied until 'justice rolls down like water and righteous­ness like a mighty stream. '" The other is from Isaiah: " I

have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted

and every hill and mountain sha ll be made low; the rough

places will be made plain

Upcoming Events at Our Area Synagogues

and the crooked places will

be made s t r a i g h t ; Moskowitz

'and the glory of God shall be revealed and all flesh shall see it together. '"

Two days after we read

the opening portion of the book of Exodus we com­memorate the birthday of Dr.

Martin Luther King , Jr. Our tradition reminds us that the

exodus is not only a singular, historical moment but also an

ongoing journey to transform each of us internally and the world around us in our pur­su it of justice . Rabbi Hes­

chel's life of prayer moved him to join Dr. King in Selma.

His march through the dark­ness of hatred became an

act of prayer. By making our prayers inspirations to crea te a just world, we honor those

who marched before us.

Rabbi Steven Moskowitz IS

Rabbi at Temple Israel in Long Beach

Below you will find many of the exciting events happening at our local synagogues. Be sure to contact them directly if you have any questions. Their contact information is available in the Synagogue Directory on the right sidebar of this page.

Temple Ner Tamid Saturday Jan. 14, at 7:00

p.m. en joy a bit of Spain when

Cantor Ken Jaffe accompanied by Daniel Spector, The Cale Band & the Tango Dancers as they perform the romantic and

passionate music of Spain. A super raffle will be he ld . Free

refreshmen ts will be offered and guests can bid on silent

Eadl Officels lnd~~fllly O ..... "llro Hml Oper~ t.ed

auction items. General adm is­

sion- $22.00, reserved section seats $42 .00. Contact the of­

fice for more information.

Temple Beth David Th ursday, Jan. 26, at 7:00

p.m. Scholar-in Residence, Clive Lawton will discuss "The Truth About Europe." Come

and hear the facts. Contact

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Garry Plotkin for more in fo rma­

tion: 562-343-4425 or gplotkin@sbcglobal.net

Friday, Jan. 27, at 7:30 p.m. 18D invites the community to a life-Cycle "Reunion Shabbat. "

Have you celebrated a

bar/bat mitzvah, confirmation or wedding at 18D in the last

50 years? Please join us fo r a Shabbat Reunion. Current & past members who celebrated

an event in a year ending in 5

or 6 (1965/1966, 1975/ 1976,etc.1, are invi ted to our

Torah Service on Jan. 27 For other years, go to www.temple­bethdavid.org. RSVP to be rec­

ognized in our program.

Temple Beth Shalom Saturday, Jan. 21, 18S will

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celebrate the 60th wedding

anniversary of Rabbi Hanan David and Yetta Kane.

Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 10:00 a.m., the 18S Sisterhood will host the quarterly Pan Tour­nament. For info rma tion contact Clara Asch 562-594-8817

or Seena Fried land 562-598-

1845.

Saturday, Jan. 28, 6:00-10:00 p.m. 18S presents Roast

n Toast John Williams, an

evening of giving than ks and tel ling jokes. Cost is $36 per

person, includes dinner. Please contact Martha DeYoung at deyoungmartha@gmail.com for more information.

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

Synagogue Directory Congregation Shir Chadash (I) 6440 Del Amo Blvd. Lakewood, CA 90713 Contact Rabbi Howard Laibson Phone: 562-429-0715 Email:csclakewood@dslextreme.com Website: www.CongregationShirChadash.org

Shul By The Shore (0) Seaport Marina Hotel 6400 Pacific Coast Highway Long Beach, California 90803 Contact: Rabbi Abba Perelmuter Phone: 562-621-9828 Email: rabbi@shulbytheshore.org Website: www.shulbytheshore.org

Temple Beth David (R) 6100 Hefley St. Westminster, CA 92683 Contact: Rabbi Nancy Myers Phone: 714-892-6623 Email: tbdavid@templebethdavid.org Website: www.templebethdavid.org

Temple Beth Shalom (C) 3635 Elm Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 Contact: Rabbi David Klatzker Phone: 562-426-6413 Email: rabbi@tbslb.org Website: www.tbslb.org

Temple Israel (R) 269 Loma Ave. Long Beach, CA 90803 Contact: Rabbi Steven Moskowitz Phone: 562-434-0996 Email: info@tilb.org Website: www.tilb.org

Temple Ner Tamid of Downey (R) 10629 Lakewood Boulevard Downey, CA 90241 Contact: President David Salzman Phone: 562-861-9276 Website: www.downeytemplenertamid.org

P'nai Or (I) Long Beach, CA Contact: Cantor Steven Puzarne Spiritual Director Email: cantor@pnaior.org Website: www.PnaiOr.org Phone 562-364-5154

Congregation Lubavitch (0) 3981 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 Contact: Rabbi Newman Phone: 562-426-5480 Email: yitzyg@aol.com

Chabad of Cypress (0) 4454 Cerritos Ave. Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Contact: Rabbi Shmuel Marcus Phone: 714-828-1851 Email: smarcus@jewishcypress.com Website: www.jewishcypress.com

Congregation Sholom Leisure World, Seal Beach (C) p. 0. Box 2901 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Contact: Cantor Galit Levy-Slater Spiritual Leader Membership: 562-431-0113

Temple Beth Ohr (R) 15721 Rosecrans Ave. La Mirada, CA 90638 Contact: Rabbi Mark Goldfarb Phone: 562-691-2551 E-Mail-Tmplbthohr@AOL.com Website: www.TempleBethOhr.com

Chabad of West Orange County/ Congregation Adat Israel (0) 5052 Warner Ave. Huntington Beach Contact: Rabbi Aron David Berkowitz Phone: 714-846-2285 Email: info@chabadhb.com Website: www.chabadhb.com

Surf City Synagogue (C) Services held at the HB Central Library 7111 Talbert Ave. Huntington Beach Phone: 714-596-2220 E-Mail: info@surfcitysynagogue.org

Congregation Ahavas Yisroel (0) 10433 Los Alamitos Boulevard Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Contact: Rabbi Yitzchok Marcus Website: Under Construction E-mail: CongAhavas@aol.com Phone: 562-493-4570

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Annual Gala Saturday, March 17,2012

Join us for an evening of fabulous entertainment, great food and a

spectacular live and silent auction. All proceeds benefit children 's

scholarships. For more info. please contact

Carolyn Brooks at (562)426-7601, ext. 1021 or cbrooks@alpertjcc.org.

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The Zena and Pauline Gatov Gallery is proud to present: The 28th Annual Norman Gottlieb Youth Art Exhibition and Awards January 18-February 26 Awards Reception: Thursday, February 16, 6:30-8pm Each year the Gatov Gallery, in conjunction with Long Beach Unified School District, brings together a sampling of the best middle & high School art. Everyone in the community is invited to attend the awards reception , the highlight of the event. Gift awards are presented to the top three participants from the middle & high school level. The Gottlieb show was established by past AJCC President, Norman Gottlieb and is currently funded by a generous donation from Dr. Daniel & Nicole Honigman. Exhibition & reception open to public

Make Your Resolutions A Reality at the AJCC!

Well ness & Fitness Alpert JCC P.E. Courtesy Desk Staff

(562)426-7601, ext. 1051

The AJCC offers many opportunities for you to be physically active- let us help get you on track to reaching your fitness & well ness goals in 2012!

Join the 'J, get a TIFT What's a TIFT? It's Total Immersion Fitness Training! Our TIFT Program gives new members to the Alpert JCC six 30-minute sessions with one of our personal trainers. TIFT Includes: • Health assesment • Fitness center equipment orientation • Instruction in exercises appropriate

for your fitness level and goals • Nutritional and health tips

Schedule a free consultation with one of our nationally certified personal trainers & take the first step toward a healthy & fit YOU! Personal trainers make the most of your time with efficient workouts, they help motivate you to stick with your exercise routine, and create fitness programs specifically designed for you to reach your goal. Whether your goal is to fit into your skinny jeans, lose weight, tone & sculpt your physique, or train for an upcoming event, the AJCC personal trainers can help you get there! Contact the Fitness and Well ness Manager at (562)426-7601, ext. 1056, for more information and to be matched with the trainer whose qualifications and experience are best suited for you .

Group Fitness The 'J offers over 50 weekly group fitness classes that are FREE to all members. We offer Spinning, Zumba, Pilates, yoga and much more! To check out our full group fitness schedule, or to learn more about our programming, please go to our website.

Wellness Lecture Series at the 'J Happy Healthy Thoughts Wednesday, January 18 12:30pm Dr. Shah, Psychiatrist and Medical Director, Outpatient Passages Program of St. Mary Medical Center, will give an informational lecture on improving quality of life with positive mental and emotional health. Lecture includes: • A 1-on1 positive mental and

emotional health evaluation • A question & answers session • Refreshments will be served Lecture takes place after the AJCC's weekly Senior lunch that begins at 12pm. The lecture is FREE & the Sr. Lunch is $4/ AJCC Member; $5/ Public

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

Bagels & Docs Sunday, January 8, lOam Documentarians Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg provide an uncompromising glimpse into the personal and professional life of comedian and red-carpet mainstay Joan Rivers, a woman clinging stubbornly and steadfastly to the pop-culture bandwagon. Rated R, Running time B4 minutes Bagel and cream cheese brunch, and other goodies included. $10/ AJCC Member; $12/ Public

AJCC Poker Club Tuesday, January 17 6:30pm: Doors open for registration

7-10:30pm: Game Time Join our friendly Texas Hold 'Em Poker Club. Poker will be played, snacks and beverages will be served, and cash prizes will be won . RSVP's suggested. $20/ AJCC Member; $25/ Public For details visit www.alpertjcc.org RSVP to Eve Lunt, elunt@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1067

Women's Shabbat Friday, January 20 5:30-8pm Whether you're a regular Women's Weekender or new to the great women 's Judaic programming the AJCC offers, this is a great chance to meet, mingle and mangia! We'll have a kosher Shabbat dinner with all the fixings. You must RSVP by January 13. For women 12 & up including moms, daughters and grandmas. $12/ AJCC Member; $15/ Public

Ballroom Dance Classes January 23-March 5, 7pm (no class February 20) The Alpert JCC is proud to bring back this popular six-week course taught by professional dancer Mitch Tannen, who'll teach the basics of the Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Waltz and Rumba. You 'll also learn techniques of leading and following, timing and some of the latest steps. Couples and singles welcome. Appropriate attire & leather soled shoes with backs required. $60/ AJCC Member; $75/ Public For more info about these classes, please contact Eve Lunt, AJCC Director, at 562-426-7601, x1067 or elunt@alpertjcc.org

E Hebrew Writing & Reading FREE Crash Course in Hebrew Writing

Sunday, January 8, 3-6pm The perfect follow-up to Hebrew Reading Crash Course Levell, this 3 hour class is specially developed to give students the additional skill of Hebrew writing while reinforcing reading skills.

FREE Crash Course in Hebrew Reading, Level 2 6 Sundays, Jan. IS-Feb. 19, 3-4:30pm

The National Jewish Outreach Program's Hebrew Reading Crash Course Level II is designed to improve students' reading skills and flUency by introducing them to pronunciation rules and basic Hebrew grammar. Students will begin to recog­nize verbs and nouns, learn how to dissect words, and identify new words and phrases that will enable them to better understand the prayer book. Over 101,000 have participated in this program.

Pre-regi5tratian mandatary. Prior knowledge of reading Hebrew (i.e., participation in the Cra5h Caur5e in Hebrew Reading, Levell) required.

For mare information contact Eve Lunt, elunt@alpertjcc,arg (562}426-7601, ext. 1067

Rosh Chodesh at the JCC Tuesday, January 24, 7pm Rosh Chodesh, the new moon, has special meaning for Jewish women. Please join other women for this wonderful ongoing program at the AJCC. January, we 'll usher in the Jewish month of Shevat. Admission is FREE; Contact Eve Lunt for more info.

Evening Mah Jongg Group for Social Players Wednesday, January 11 & 25, 7pm Join our ongoing bi-monthly game for intermediate & advanced players. Please no beginners, this is not a class FREE/ AJCC Member; $5/ Public

Kaballah Class Wednesdays, 12pm Rabbi Abba Perelmuter teaches with a keen sense of wit & great knowledge of Judaism and its teachings. FREE

GESHERCITY YOUNG ADULTS Sponsored by the Alpert JCC & Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach Susanne Katz, skatz@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1625

GesherCity Shabbat Fri, January 6, 7:30pm Contact Susanne Katz for more info.

SENIOR ADULTS Dr. Susan Mathieu, smath ieu@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1721

January 1, 12pm The Alpert JCC will be closed ... except for you! We're inviting every senior adult in our community to the first party of the year! We 'll blend the fun of a wedding reception, and a bar mitzvah party, all you have to do is Show Up. Entertainment will be provided by the incredible young piano virtuosos, The Pizarro Brothers, who 'll wow you with their dual piano renditions of your favorite tunes. $5 includes entertainment, champagne, delicious appetizers, and party hats. Please RSVP to Dr. Susan Mathieu

The Barbara & Ray Alpert Jewish Community Center

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

Year-Round Private Lessons One-on-one instruction for all ages with a Swim University instructor. Visit website for more info.

Year-Round Masters Swim Mon & Wed, 6:30-7:30pm Sat,9-10am Ages 14+

Year-Round Prep-Swim Team with Coach Rafe Montes Tue, Thur, 4:30-5: 15pm Ages 5-12

Year-Round Youth Swim Team with Coach Rafe Montes Mon-Thur,5-6:30pm Fri, 4:30-5:30pm Ages 6-16

+ American Red Cross

CPR/ AED/First-Aid Classes Age: 15+, Max 10 per class

January 10, 5-8pm - $90 CPR/ AED session

(Adult, Child & Infant) January 17, 6-8pm - $70 First Aid & AED session January 24, 5-8pm - $90

CPR/ AED session (Adult, Child & Infant)

January 31, 6-8pm - $70 First Aid & AED session

More info. contact Sascha Bryan­Zwick, sbryanzwick@alpertjcc.org

(562)426-7601, ext. 1035

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WINTER SEASON IS HERE! January 15-March 25, 2012

Registration/Placement Day Sun, January 8, 3pm

Game Days Sunday, 1-7pm • 1 hr games

One, 1-hr practice per week, Man , Tue , or Wed , 5-8pm, determined by team

www.alpertjcc.org 3801 E. Willow St.· Long Beach, CA90815 More Info: (562)426-7601 BBall@alpertjcc.org

• SPORTS & RECREATION Linda Keiles, Ikeiles@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1047

Pee Wee Indoor Soccer January 23-March 26 Mondays, 3:45-4:30pm Ages 3-5 Soccer skills & drills clinic for the younger set! Emphasis on warm-ups, dribbling, ball-handling, defense, passing and shooting. Just right for kids playing soccer for the first time. $65/AJCC Member; $75/Public Continuing enrollment-join anytime!

Webby Dance Ages 2-4: Wed, 3-3:45pm Ages 4-7: Wed, 4-4:45pm Introduction to basics of tap, jazz & ballet with the leaders in kids' dance instruction. Continuing enrollment-join anytime!

Martial Arts Classes with Sensei Mac • Parent & Me Martial Arts

All Ages: Sun, 9-10am • Pee Wee Martial Arts: Ages 3-5

• Youth Martial Arts: Ages 3-12

• Youth Sparring: Ages 6-13

• Cardio Kick-Boxing: Ages 18+

• Self-Defense/MMA: Ages 18+

• Private Lessons with Mac: To arrange for private lessons, call Sensei Mac at (562)688-9994

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Alayna Coso res, acosores@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1092

Winter Vacation PlayDays January 2-6 (Mon-Fri) 9am-2:30pm For children 2-5 years old Each day there's a different way to have FUN : Wear pajamas, dig for dinosaur bones, journey to Israel, go camping, explore winter, rhymes, cooking, and much, much more! Extended childcare is available from 7-9am & 2:30-6pm for $6.50 per hr. Per Day: $46/AJCC Member; $56/Public, (Add $2 for Jan. 2) AJCC Member Deal: 1 week $195 For more info. contact the ECE dept

Registration Now Open for Spring ECE Classes Classes start January 23 Parent Participation Classes

• From the Beginning: Birth to 9 months

• Yad b'Yad (Hand in Hand) 9-23 months

• Moving On Transition Class 18-28 months

• Chugim & Chaverim Connection Afternoon Enrichment Classes 2-5 years old Art, science, sports, oceanography, Judaics, gardening, literature, cooking, material arts, zoology, Hebrew, theater arts, music, and much more.

When Pre-School's Out, ECE PlayDays are in! In Celebration of MLK Jr. Day Monday, January 16 9am-2:30pm For Children 2-5 years old Arts & crafts, music, stories, cooking and play. Includes sandwich bar lunch $48/AJCC Member; $58/Public; Reservations required Child care available 7-9am and 2:30-6pm at $6.50/hr.

Kid's Night Out Parent's Night Off! Saturday, January 21, 5-9pm For children 12 months and older Enjoy dinner, a movie, or a walk on the beach while we take care of the kids! Cost includes dinner, games, stories, play, staff supervision $25 (1st child in family), $20 (1st sibling), $10 (2nd sibling) Program closes when full Call Danielle Putnam at ext. 1090 or email at dputnam@alpertjcc.org

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

Winter Break Vacation Days For Kids in Grades K-8 January 3-6 (Tue-Fri) We'll explore chemistry, have puppy and reptile visitors, celebrate New Year's Eve, get messy with art, dress like hippies in a 60's flashback, and see if we can take a "Minute to Win It! " In addition , young teens in grades 6-8 will take at least 2 field trips per week to local hot spots! 9am-4pm: Regular Day $45/AJCC Member; $55/Public 7am-6pm: Extended Day $55/AJCC Member; $65/Public More info. contact Natalie Chernik at nchernik@alpertjcc.org or at ext. 1205

School's Out Vacation Day for MLK Day For Kids in Grades K-8 Monday, January 16 In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., we will spend the day exploring the concept ofTikkun Olam, "repairing the world ." We'll learn that everyone can make a difference and no action is too small. 9am-4pm: Regular Day $45/AJCC Member; $55/Public 7am-6pm: Extended Day $55/AJCC Member; $65/Public

CASTING CALL AJCCj Jenny McClintock's Acting 101 Presents Clue: An Interactive Mystery Theater Experience! For Youth & Teens Ages 7 & up Sundays, 3-5pm; Rehearsals begin Sun, Jan. 22 Was it Colonel Mustard with the Revolver, or was it Miss Scarlett with the Candlestick? There 's only one way to find out ... join the AJCC Acting 101 Players and get a "Clue". Young thespians will get involved in every aspect of the production, from acting & directing, improv to set-decoration. Linda Keiles, (562)426-7601, ext. 1047 or at Ikeiles@alpertjcc.org for info.

TEENS/ J-CREW For kids entering grades 6 & up Rachel Gordon, rgordon@alpertjcc.org (562)426-7601, ext. 1023 Check out the Alpert JCC teen page at www.alpertjcc.orgorlook for us on Facebook (search AJCC J Crew Teen Program)

J Crew "Night at the Movies" Saturday evening, January 21 Have dinner with your friends at the L.B. Towne Center food court then enjoy a movie at the Edwards LB Stadium 26 theater, right next door. For time & movie info contact Teen Activities Coordinator Rachel Gordon

Tevet-Shevat 5772 JANUARY 2012

JFCS Serving the

entire connnunity

JFCS Call Today! We're Here to Help!

3801 E. WILLOW STREET LONG BEACH, CA 90815

WEB: www.jfcslongbeach.org EMAIL: jfcS@jfcslongbeach.org

PHONE: 562-427-7916

A New Vision for the Future - Sam's Story ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM Today, Sam

is one excited young man. He is opti­mistic, filled with anticipa­

tion , and sees his future in a clear and new way, literally.

Like many people, Sam faced some difficult life chal ­lenges. After losing a stable job he had for many years, he found himself troubled and unable to cope.Circum­stances felt desperate and, from his view, he could see no clear solutions. Sam also had chronic mental health is­sues which were compound­ing matters. Still,Sam was a man determined not to allow the existing state of affairs to toke him under. Sam knew there had to be answers to his problems; he just did not know where or how to begin.

Sam then found jFCS. At jFCS he found the emotional support he needed and the encouragement to face life 's challenges again. His thera­pist listened, responded with care and helped Sam toke action to improve his situa­tion. He was now able to view his life from a new per­spective, replacing worry and doubt with hope and as­surance that all was not lost. Sam came to realize that his declining vision and no longer being able to provide for his family was at the heart of a good deal of his de­spair.

jFCS helped Sam find a physician that could look into his vision 10ss.When the doc­tor concluded his vision could be improved with sur­gery, Sam was elated. jFCS went to work to try to find

JFCS Leadership News j FCS is proud to an­

nounce the installation of the 2012 jewish Family and Children's Service board of directors. Richard Ruby will be installed as the new jFCS president. Also slated for leadership positions are Christal Dunn, Fund Develop­ment, Leo Gerber, Business and Finan ce, Rob Feldman, Treasurer, linda Burney, Secre­tary, Anita Newman and Deb­bie Feldman, Leadership Development, and liz Sharzer, Marketing.

Incoming board members

include Jay Alhadeff, Melissa Andrizzi, Don Lasker, David Silverman and Pamela Wein­stein. JFCS will also thank board members David Hillinger, jackie Fritz, Debra

Corman, Erin Cherson, Vicky Brodsky and Gayle Posner for their dedicated service to jFCS as they step down.

jFCS extends their deep­

est gratitude to Steve Gordon, outgoing jFCS president, who has served with great passion , warmth, wis­dom and steadfast ded­ication. Thank you and congratulations Steve on a job well done!

Installation will be held on Sunday, janu­ary 22, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Alpert JCc. Brunch will be served. Members of the com­munity and friends of jFCS are most wel­come to attend. Please

funding for the surgery, when a wonderful thing happened . After hearing the entirety of Sam's story, the surgeon of­fered to provide his surgery ... for free!

Today, Sam sees his phys­ical world clearly and with­out the use of glasses or contact lenses. He also has a clearer mental vision of his life.What Sam received was much more than he ever ex­pected. He was not only grateful for the generosity of the surgeon, but for all the help and support he hod re­ceived from jCFS. Sam said of his therapist, "She said she would help and she did! " jFCS is happy to have been a catalyst for change in Sam's life and hopes we can all rejoice in the power of generosity.

RSVP to lise Miller at EXT 235 or Imiller@jfcslong­beach.org if you plan on com­ing to this community celebration.

Active Adult Community Connections Program, funded by the Archstone Foundation, is a joint project of Jewish Family and Children's Service (lFCS), the Alpert Jewish Community Center (AJCC), the Jewish Federation of Greater of Long Beach/West Orange County, and the city

of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services.

GREAT BOOKS:

SEVEN DEADLY SINS Are you ready to learn about sin?? The AACC, in collaboration with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, is proud to offer an eight­week class presenting lively discussions on the Seven

Deadly Sins based upon reading from the "Great Books" organization. Participants will read selections pertaining to one "sin" prior to class and discuss them in terms of their own beliefs and experiences. "Greed" will be the first sin. Books for the class will be loaned for the duration of the class. Dates TBA. $10jperson.

CHALLENGES OF LONG-TERM WIDOWHOOD Have you lost your loved one? Does it seem like even though the years have continued to pass since the loss, you cou Id still learn new ways to cope and adapt? Jewish Family and Children's Service of Long Beach invites survivors of loss to come and attend a support group addressing the challenges of long-term widowhood. As a group, we will discuss what we need and how to maintain a healthy and fulfilling life after the loss of a spouse. Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 AM. Free.

GUIDED AUTOBIOGRAPHY CLASS Ready to tell your story? The much-beloved Guided Autobi­ography class is back! Write the story of your life by enroll­ing in the 8-week Guided Autobiography class. After completion, students will have a written legacy, build a sense of community, develop friendships, enhance self worth, and gain an opportunity to discover themselves all over again! Starting in January. Fridays, 10-11:30 AM.$25/person.

To learn more about these programs or to register, please contact Elaine Porzucki at 562-427-7916, ext. 229, or e-mail eporzucki@jfcslongbeach.

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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Social Action on Campus

Students bake challah for a worthy cause

Last month, Beach Hillel student leaders successfully

completed two impactful so­cial action projects.

Zach Katona, student leader and senior at CSULB

lead a Challah for Hunger charity bake sale. Students met at the AlpertjCC kitchen

to bake challah together and then sold the challah on cam­

pus the next day. The pro­ceeds from the bake sale benefitted Challah for

Hunger, a national non-profit organization that raises awareness of and money for

hunger and disaster relief. Zach said of the experience li as a Beach Hillel student

leader, I strive to do good deeds and help others. This

project allowed me to impact my community and create a

bonding experience for Jew­ish young adults. I am so pleased that the campus community came together to help us raise money for a worthy cause and I look for­

ward to bUilding on this proj­ect in the future. "

Students also participated in a winter clothing drive. Stu-

Spotlight on Birthright On December 21 st, 2011,

five Beach Hillel students em­

barked on a Taglit-Birthright

Israel trip with other Hillel stu­dents from Southern Califor­nia . The Beach Hillel students

bonded as a group prior to

the trip through preparatory meetings lead by Rabbi

Drew Kaplan. They learned about Israeli culture and his­

tory and what to expect while traveling in the foreign

country. Ari Palmer, freshman at

CSULB and trip participant stated before the trip, "I'm ex-

cited to go on Birthright to

explore Israel and learn new things. I'd heard so many

great things about the trip through Beach Hillel and

past participants. I'm most excited to explore the city of Tel Aviv." Another trip partic­ipant, Kim Becker remarked,

"I'm excited to experience Masada at sunrise and meet

a variety of other Jewish peo­ple. I want to connect to my

Jewish roots and discover a place where Judaism is the

norm, rather than a minority. I chose to go on T aglit-

dent leader Jamie Lerner im­plemented this program to

help those in need in Long Beach receive warm clothes. Collection bins were placed

around campus and students donated used clothing. The

clothing was distributed to the Urban Outreach Drop-In Center, where Jamie volun­teers in her free time. Jamie explains, "I'm passionate about volunteering and help­

ing the needy in any way I can. I know in some way I'm

changing lives. Fortunately, Beach Hillel allows me to

spread my passion to others and get them involved. "

Beach Hillel is proud to

promote Jewish values of feeding the hungry and cloth­

ing the naked. If you are in­terested in donating your time, money, or resources to future Beach Hillel social ac­

tion projects, email info@beachhillel.org .

Birthright Israel with Hillel be­cause I will make friends that

I can keep up my relation­

ships with after we return and because I feel at home and

comfortable with the organi­zation." Beach Hillel is now

recruiting for the Summer 2012 Taglit-Birthright Israel

trip! If you or someone you know is Jewish, between the ages of 18 and 26 and has not been to Israel on an or­

ganized peer trip, visit freeis­raeltrip.org to learn more .

Registration for the summer trip begins February 15th.

FEDERATION TOWER APARTMENTS FREE Alpert JCC Membership Including Wednesday Senior Lunch Seniors 62+ pay only 30% of your income for rent!

(562) 426·8404 3799 E. Willow Street, Beach. Next to the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus

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Hillel at CSULB FOR MORE INFORMATION:

WEB: www.Beachhillel.org EMAIL: beachhillel@gmail.com

PHONE: 562-985-7068 or 562-426-7601 ext 1424

December in Review

"Beach Menorah" by Danielle McKellop, the Monster Menorah 2011 winner

Beach Hille l was bursting at the seams with exciting events last month. Students

ha d opportunities to cele­brate Chanukah ear ly with the ir peers.

Kicking off with the annual and ever-popular Monster Menorah competition, tal­ented students created beau­tifu l and unique menorahs fo r a chance to win th e $200

grand prize. Using creative materials and techniques, each artist showed their

Chanukah spirit. En tries such as "Monster Menora h Cake," a homemade red vel­

vet cake shaped and deco­rated like a menorah and liThe Diva," a glittery, femi­

nine menora h showed off the students' artistic prowess. The

winner of the $200 grand prize was "Beach Menora h"

by Dan ie lle McKellop.

Rejewvenation Beach Hille l is prou d to an­

nounce its Rejewvena tio n

event th is January. Spread over the course of three days, Re jewvenatio n is a Jewish

learn ing event desig ned for young adults, especially uni­versity students, during winter

break to engag e in Jewish text-based discussions

amongst each other and with featu red guest scholars.

Taking place in Long Beach, Rivers id e, Irvin e, and

This seashell and coral mas­te rp iece was impossible to ig­nore.

The Chanukah festivities

continued at th e White Ele­phant C ha nuka h Party. Stu­

dents excha nged gifts, ate latkes, played the d reidel game, a nd had ho liday fu n with frie nds.

On campus, students en­joyed trad itional doughnuts fo r Chanu kah called suf­

ganiyot and partici pated in a "Torah on Tap " based on the

story of Chanukah. Duri ng all of the celebra­

tions, studen ts still had time to

study for fina l exams. Free lunch was provided on cam­pus throug h the In terfaith Cen­

ter during fi na ls week. As

spring semester begins, we look back on the fun times we've had and look forward to those still to come.

Los Angeles, Rejewvenation

2012 will be on the theme of "Judaism and the Body". Re­jewvena tion will include two lunch & learn events, a To rah

on Tap, and more. To lea rn more about Rejew­

venation a nd to see some

awesome pictu res, please

visit http://SoCa USS.org/ re­jewvenation2012. Fo r a ny

questions, please contact Rabbi Drew Kap lan (Rabbi@beachhi lle l.o rg).

Making an Impact

Honoree Robert Winer with Honorees Janet & Kenneth Coulter with Rabbi Rabbi Newman Newman

This year's theme for the annual Hebrew Academy auction was "Making an Im­pact', and that it did, as more than 200 people gathered at the HA and enjoyed the beautifully new renovated Value Circle. Guests en­joyed an evening of fun ac­tivities, appetizers, great food , wonderful music and amazing entertainment. The evening opened with honors to Robert Winer as he was presented with the Volunteer Award and Kenneth and Janet Coulter as they were presented with the Chesed Award. Congratulations to this year's honorees.

Leading the live auction was H.A.'s vibrant and tal­ented third grade choir di­rected by Nechama Eilfort coupled with violinist, Dafna

Smith. In case you missed them, you'll still get a chance to see the choir perform at the H.A. 's Visionary Dinner on Sunday, March 4 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Bev­erly Hills.

As guests were ushered into the tent for dinner, they all enjoyed the live Auction hosted by auctioneer, Jay Fiske. Proceeds from this event will continue to support the school's financial aid pro­gram, enhance classroom technology, expand the lib­eral arts department, de­velop the library, and enlarge the sports program. The evening ended with a performance by artist, Javier Alvarez. For more informa­tion of H.A. 's upcoming events, be sure to visit the website or call the office.

LAB TIME Breaks Molecular Bonds

At the H.A. Dr. Todd 's 9th its effect on the protein gela­and 10th grade Biology stu- tin which is found in jell-o . dents are finding out why you After the lab was completed should not use pineapple in the students were rewarded jell-o. This structured lab ex- by eating the left-ove r amined the role of enzymes pineapple. found in fresh pineapple and

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Holocaust in Jewish History Ms. Meador & Mrs.

Sufrin arranged for the upper school girls to attend an amazing woman's lecture at Chapman University on the evening of Nov. 8 , 2011 with Holoca ust Survivor Gerda Wiessmann-Klein. They were given the oppor­tunity to see and hear a first hand experience as part of their year long study of the Holocaust in Jewish History.

Rochel ' le Kievman was one of approximately 15 girls who attended. From her

perspective, she gained a lot because she learned about the Holocaust from a differ­ent perspective than students usually hear about it. " It was so beautiful to see everyone unite to hear this survivor speak about her experi­ences. It shows that the Holo­caust is important to everyone, not just Jews," said Rochel ' le.

Students saw a documen­tary about Mrs. Weissmann­Klein 's experience during the Holocaust, how she survived

Annual Writers' Workshop

On Dec 14, 2011 HA 's

fourth and fifth grade stu­

dents presented their creative

writing masterpieces in front

of a crowd of parents and

patrons at the Barnes and

Noble in Bella Terra Center

in Huntington Beach. The au­

dience was highly impressed

with the writing and articula­

tion skills of the students.

The HA uses Lucy

Calkin's Writers' Workshop

curriculum. This program is a

we ll-researched and articu­

lated, one that instills in the

students the habits necessary

to become top-notch writers

and presenters. The students

learn writing skills such as

Walking Through California On Nov. 17, everyone

joined the 4th-g raders as

they "walked through " Cali­

fornia 's geography and his­

tory in an interactive program

that was tons 0' fun. They'd

prepared for the program by

becoming experts on a geo­

graphical or historical feature

of our state. They also cre­

ated innovative costumes to

wear during the program.

The day opened with the

presenter describing key

events in California 's history,

starting with the first Native

Americans to settle in our

state, and continuing through

the Gold Rush. Kids raced to

the "Expert Chair" to share

what they knew about histor­

ical figures and geographic

features, but they had to be

careful to frame their com­

ments in complete sentences,

or risk being squirted with

"Sentence Juice".

By the end of the program,

the kids had learned a lot,

and had a lot of fun in the

process. They ' re now look­

ing forward to 5th grade,

when they'll participate in a

similar program about the

American Revolution.

and how she met her hus­band in this terrible tragedy. Instead of acting like a vic­tim, she focused on the won­derful freedoms we have here in this country.

Mrs. Weissmann-Klein started a foundation called, Citizenship Counts. It was uplifting to watch her speak with such confidence in front of such a mixed and diverse audience. She inspired everyone from all walks of life.

hooking the reader into the

"small moments" of a story,

planning an essay that is

complete and focused ,

adding interesting and high­

level details, editing and pro­

ducing high quality work that

is grammatically co rrect.

Above all , this program

helps inspire the students to

be curious researchers, story­

tellers, listeners, speakers and

writers.

January Upcoming Events OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY:

Rosh Chodesh Assembly Wednesday, January 25

Spelling Bee Wednesday, January 25

Walk Through Revolution

Thursday, January 26th

Family Fun Day in Cerritos

Sunday, January 29

Town Meeting Tuesdays at HA

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NCJW/Hadassah presents the Shirley Stein Book Review

Li sa Pearl Rosenbaum w ill

spea k about her book at a jo int NCJW / Hadassa h pres­en tati o n of th e Shirley Stein

Book Review, January 17, at 10:30 a.m. at th e Grand.

It has been almost fi ve

years since the debut of Li sa Pearl Rose nbaum 's nove l A DayorSmanBeg~n~gs. R& cently her book has expe ri ­enced a rebirth as a chosen

work for the One Book, One

Chicago program. Th e book, w hich exp lo res issues

of Jewish identity, community and hi story, was se lected by Spertus, Chicago's cen ter fo r Jewish learning and cu lture, and is the cen terpiece o f a month-long series o f lec tures,

performances and displays inspired by the novel.

The idea fo r the book sp ran g to life in 1995, w hile Ms. Rosenbaum was o n a

TIES 2012 The Bureau of Jewish Edu­

ca tion is happy to annou nce that TIES 20 12 ITeens Israel Experience Summer! , is tak ing

p lace from June 24 th rough July 23,2012. Th e Bureau of Jewish Education is once aga in par tn ering with Alexan­de r Muss High School in Is­rae l to create a n Israel tri p

where your teen's Jewish roots wil l come alive wh il e

they swim, snorkel, hike, and cl imb the ir way through Israel

with othe r JeWish 10-12 graders li ke themselves.

Why is this expe ri ence dif­ferent than most Israel trips? On most teen tours, you live

off a bus, unpacki ng and

trip to Poland w ith her in-laws and visited their hometown of Zwolen, southeast o f War­

saw. N o Jews remained in the town, o r much of their his­to ry except fo r a sma ll co l­lectio n a massed by a Polish

music teacher. He invited the famil y into his house and showed them bits and pieces of the Jewish world that had once thri ved in the town

'mezuzah s, pages from books and a piece o f a woman 's g ravesto ne' he had saved. He was th e care taker

of this town. The au th o r pondered th e

importance of a care taker, or ga tekeeper, as she ca ll s the o ne w ho remains in th e Old World to reme mber th e hi s­

tory. Cost is $22, lun ch is in­

cluded. Plea se send a check made ou t to NCJ W no later

packin g your luggage every few nights. TIES 2012 is a dorm-based

program affording you the luxury of living on

the gorgeous campus in Hod Hasharon, Is­rael (near Te l AViV).

You also benefit from th ei r secure ca mpus

envi ronment, access to

internet, laund ry fa cili­tie s, their trained nurs­ing staff, and a variety of socia l events for a ll

th e summer high schoo l groups in residence. Our TIE S trip he lps teens d iscover the ir

ancestry by investiga ting the history of the ancie nt land,

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NCJW's Charter Day

Tuesday, February 21,2012

Hannah G. Solomon

Awardee:

Arline Hillinger

Look for invitation

coming early January

than Jan.9 to Diane Fike, 460 Linares Ave., Long Beach, CA 90803.

and exp loring the cul ture or Is­rae l wi th experienced educa­

tional gUides. Ou r Jan uary TIES informa­

tion session for parents and teen s to learn more about ou r

4-week adventu re ta kes place Sunday, January 29, 1 :30

p.m. at Temple Beth Sholom in Sa nta Ana. Scho larships are a lso available. For more infor­mation please contact Sheri

Gropper at th e Bureau of Jew­ish Educa tion, 94 9-435-3450 x329, sheri@b jeoc.org or go

to http://bjeoc.org/ties/ index.htm

Tribute & memorial contributions are special gifts to honor, memori­alize, or congratulate friends &

family for all occasions. We will be delighted to send a card on your behalf.

Jewish Federation GENERAL FUND • To Shirley Feiwell, in mem­ory of your beloved sister Dorothy, from Arnold & Sharon Kushner

• To Earl Feiwell , in memory of your brother Howard, from Arnold & Sharon Kushner

FEDERATION WEINBERG CAMPUS FUND • To AI & Ruth Rudis, in mem­ory of your dear mother, from Shari & Larry Nemirow

• To Lea Gerber, in memory of your dear mother, from Shari & Larry Nemirow

Jewish Community Foundation GENERAL FUND • To CSULB Holocaust Edu­cation Program, in honor of Eugene Schlesinger, from Dr. Jack & Karen Rabin Philan­thropic Fund

ANNE LICHT LEADERSHIP FUND • To Jim licht, in memory of your beloved father, from Fra ncine Levy

• To Jim Licht, in memory of your beloved father, from linda & Stephen Gordon

• To Jim licht, in memory of your dear father, from Shari & Larry Nemirow

• To Jim licht, in memory of your beloved father, from Gail Webster & Norman Siomann

JEAN BLAKEY JEWISH STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP FUND • To Margo Hoffer, wishes for a speedy recovery, from Bar­bara & Lee Shoag

• To Sandy Horwitz, wishes for a speedy recovery, from Barbara & Lee Shoag

• To Joanne Ratner & Wayne Siavitt, in memory of your sis­ter & sister-in law Pam, from

Sandy & Jerry Horwitz • To Curtis Gibbs & family, in memory of Karen, from Sandy

& Jerry Horwitz

• To Jim Pinsky, happy birth­day, from Margo & Mark Hoffer

• To the family of Jean Blakey, in memory of your dear mother, Jean, from Shari & Larry Nemirow

For tributes to the Jewish Federation and

Jewish Community Foundation please call

562-426-7601 EXT 1314

AJCC GENERAL FUND • To Dr. Joel & Edie Brodsky & family, in memory of your father, from Barry & Rita Zamost

• To Dr. Joel & Edie Brodsky & family, in memory of your father, from Florence, Jeff, Jesse & Jordan Antonoff

• To Judy Green & family, in memory of your father, from Mike & Joyce Greenspan • To Dr. Joel & Edie Brodsky & family, in memory of your father, from Mike & Joyce Greenspan • To Marlene Fields, congrat­ulations on your birthday, from Barbara & Ray Alpert • To the Lessin family, in mem­ory of Ethel, from Barbara & Ray Alpert

• To Mark Schneider, con­gratulations on your award, from Barbara & Ray Alpert

• To Irene Hirschland, in mem­ory of your son, from Barbara & Ray Alpert

• To Eva & Eugene Schlesinger, continued get well wishes, from Barbara &

Ray Alpert • To the Resnikoff family, in memory of Frankie, from Bar­bara & Ray Alpert • To Helen Raphael & family, in memory of your mother, from Barbara & Ray Alpert • To Annette Resnick, in mem­ory of your husband Bert, from Barbara & Ray Alpert • To Frieda Caplan, congrat­ulations on your award, from Barbara & Ray Alpert • To Leslie Shiffman, congrat­ulations on the marriage of your son, from Barbara & Ray Alpert

• To Ron & Adele Banner, congratulations on your son receiving his doctorate, from Barbara & Ray Alpert

• To Flora & Jerry Loeb, Happy 60th Anniversary, from Barbara & Ray Alpert • To the Dombrower family, in memory of Harold, from Barbara & Ray Alpert • To Monty Kahn & family, in memory of Marsha, from Barbara & Ray Alpert ·To Cheryl & Jay Eiser, mazel tov on becoming grandparents, from Barbara & Ray Alpert • To Mina Fox Raif, in mem­ory of Leonard, from Barbara & Ray Alpert

• To Rich & Amy Lipeles, mazel tov on your new grand­daughter, from Barbara & Ray Alpert

• To Diane Carp, in memory of Charles, from Barbara & Ray Alpert

• To Gordon & Judi Lentzner, mazel tov on your new grand­daughter, from Barbara & Ray Alpert

• To Nancy & Mark Speizer, mazel tov on your new great­grandson, from Barbara & Ray Alpert • To linda Fa hik, in memory of Rick, from Barbara & Ray Alpert

• To the Florence Schild fam­ily, in memory of Florence, from Barbara & Ray Alpert

• To Dr. Joel & Edie Brodsky & family, in memory of Jack, from Tanis & Dick lickhalter & family

• To Dr. Joel & Edie Brodsky & family, in memory of Jack, from Sue & Murray Taubman • To Cynthia Silvers, in mem­ory of her grandson, from the Book Club

• To Sandy Horwitz, for a speedy and healthy recovery, from the Book Club ·To Marvin & linda Zamost, in recognition of their involve­ment in the 2011 GolfTourna­ment, from Paulette & Henry Matson

• To Dr. Joel & Edie Brodsky & family, in memory of Jack, from Daryl & Sandy Phillips

• To Lea Gerber & family, in memory of your mother, from Daryl & Sandy Phillips

MICHAEL SEGAL MAIMONIDES FUND • To Dr. Joel & Edie Brodsky & family, in memory of your

father, from Jessie Butler ·ToJudy Green & family, in memory of your father, from Jessie Butler

• To Eva & Eugene Schlesinger, continue to get well, from Jessie Butler • To Curtis Gibbs & family, in memory of Karen, from Jessie Butler

• To Earl Feiwell , in memory of your brother, from Jessie Butler • To Shirley Feiwell, in mem­ory of your sister, from Jessie Butler

AJCC JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL • To Bruce Balan, in memory of Jean, from Jack & Binnie Berro

For tributes to AJCC please call 562-426-

7601 ext 1414

JFCS GENERAL JFCS FUND • To Dr. Joel & Edie Brodsky, in memory of your father Jack Brodsky, from J FCS board & staff

• To Dr. Joel & Edie Brodsky, in memory of your father Jack Brodsky, from Wendy &Alan Puzarne

• To Vicky & Charles Brodsky, in memory of your grandfa­ther Jack Brodsky, from JFCS board & staff • To Vicky & Charles Brodsky, in memory of your grandfa­ther Jack Brodsky, from Wendy & Alan Puzarne

• To Judy & Edward Green, in memory of your father, Walter Newman, from JFCS board & staff

• To Judy & Edward Green, in memory of your father, Walter Newman, from Wendy & Alan Puzarne • To Lottie Newman, in mem­ory of your husband, Walter Newman, from JFCS board & staff • To Renee Simon, in honor & memory of Gertrude Ball, Vivian Barkin, Lincoln Ball & Halcyon Ball , from Andrea Ball

ARNOLD ORLOFF FUND • To Mr. & Mrs. Kelley Brown, in memory of our

• beloved cousin Phylis Brown, ... from Laura Orloff & family ~ • To Mitchell Brown, in mem- i ory of our beloved cousin C Phylis Brown, from Laura m'" Orloff & family

·To Tim Brown, in memory of '" our beloved cousin Phylis • Brown, from Laura Orloff & )II family 2 MARCIE BALAN 02 BLAKEY FUND • To the Blakey family, in C memory of Jean, from Debo- 2 rah Barkin & Michael Barkin g • To the Seidman family, in ml memory of Esther Seidman, from Jack Blecher & Renee 2 Simon VI • To Bruce Balan, in memory of Jean Blakey, from Mikel & Bryce Breitenstein

For tributes to JFCS please call 562-426-

7601 ext 235 or 562-427-7916

B'nai Mitzvah TEMPLE BETH DAVID Rachel Baroway

Rachel Baroway, will be called to the Torah on

January 14. Rachel is B I a ck Be It in "'----"----

Toe Kwon Do and enjoys playing the piano. Rachel has been collecting donations for a battered women's shelter for her Mitzvah project.

Andrew Kleinman Andrew

Kleinman, a 7th grade honor student, will be called to the Torah on January 21. ---- .... Andrew enjoys playing games, playing the guitar or camping.

Deborah Harris Deborah

Leah Vi-Ping Harris will be called to the Torah on Janu­ary 28. She is a 7th grader at Whitney and is engaged in many charitable activities.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 6 FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 7:00 p.m. Family Shabbat 6:00 p.m. Ruach Shabbat SATURDAY, JANUARY 7 SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 8:45 a.m. Torah Study 8:45 a.m. Torah Study 10:30 a.m. Sabbath Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Service

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