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PASSOVER ISSUE

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

www.jewishlongbeach.org | 562.426.7601 April 2014 | 5774 | NISAN | VOL.66-NO.8

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Our 2014 Community Yom HaShoah observance, which

is open to all, will be held at the Weinberg Jewish Federation Cam-pus on Sunday, April 27 at 2 pm. This annual Yom HaShoah event is truly a community effort with rabbis and cantors from all the local syna-gogues participating in the memori-al service. This year, the service will be led by Rabbi Mark Goldfarb, of Temple Beth Ohr, and will include a candle lighting with survivors and families of survivors, and prayers of remembrance at the Schlesinger Ho-locaust Memorial. We are honored to have Marthe Cohn as the featured speaker this year. Marthe Cohn, born in April 13, 1920 in Metz, is an author and Holocaust survivor. In 2002, she co-authored with Wendy Holden a book about her experiences as part of the Intelligence Service of the French 1st Army, commanded by Marshal of France Jean de Lattre de Tassigny. Entitled Behind Enemy Lines: The True Story of a French Jewish Spy in Nazi Germany, the book details how Cohn, a nurse fluent in German, travelled into German territory and collected intelligence information for the French Army.

Cohn was decorated with the Croix de Guerre in 1945 with two citations for her work as a member of the First French Army Intelligence Service. After thirteen unsuccessful attempts to cross the front in Alsace, she crossed the border into Germany near Schaffhausen in Switzerland. From Germany, she was able to report to her service two major pieces of information: that northwest of Freiburg, the Siegfried Line had been evacuated, and where the remnant of the German Army laid in ambush in the Black Forest. Personal Connections Yom HaShoah is a time of remembrance. Holocaust Remembrance Day is particularly personal to many in our community who are survivors or family members of survivors. This past November, thirty of our own community members travelled to Poland as part of a community trip sponsored by the Alpert Jewish Community Center and the Jewish Federation. Those of us who were

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a warning to all free nations that this, a Holocaust, could happen again; that cruel and callus leaders are everywhere and that at any time they can fool even intelligent people into believing their evil and distorted views of the world. Arthur never conceived that anything could happen to him in his wonderful home of Vienna. But his family lost everything, including their lives. Let us not forget the Holocaust and the injustices brought against the millions of victims.

Exhibit on RescuersThe Pauline and Zena Gatov

Gallery will be displaying the travelling exhibit, Whoever Saves a Single Life… Rescuers of Jews During the Holocaust, from the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous, which provides financial support to more than 600 non-Jews who rescued Jews during the Holocaust,

and preserves their legacy through a national education program. The exhibit showcases some of those rare, but exceedingly important, instances where people fought to safeguard their fellow Jewish citizens during the Holocaust. In a time of overwhelming death and destruction, rescuers did not stand by silently; instead they chose another way, and their bravery offers us a glimmer of hope. Made possible through a generous donation from the Seifer family, the exhibit will be on display from March 31 through May 30.

Gerda Seifer Yom HaShoah Fund The Jewish Community Foundation has honored Gerda Seifer by naming the Yom HaShoah Fund in her honor. The fund makes possible the annual Community Yom HaShoah observance program as well as other Holocaust education activities. If you wish to continue the important work of memorializing the Holocaust in Long Beach, please consider a donation to the Gerda Seifer Yom HaShoah Fund. Please contact us at 562-426-7601 to make your tax deductible donation by April 18, and you will be recognized in the printed program.

there to bear witness will find this Yom HaShoah especially meaningful. This year, our Community Yom HaShoah committee is chaired by Dr. Leslie Kern. Joining her on the committee are Gerda Seifer, Linda Waltzman, Joan Einstein, Ken Schlesinger, Ellen Goldsmith and Helene Miller. Leslie explains her personal connection and why chairing this committee is an honor for her: Before meeting my husband, I had never known a survivor from the Holocaust. I would have expected someone who survived such a devastating period in history to be bitter, angry, and withdrawn. Instead, my father-in-law Arty was the opposite. He was very kind, fun loving, very appreciative of his family, and talked little about his childhood and the loss of his parents and brother in a concentration camp. Recently I had the courage to ask him more about it.

He was not initially traumatized by being taken away from his parents on a Kinder Transport train because he was certain he would see them again. The grim reality of their demise didn’t hit him until the end of the war, when he was living in New York City. He had arrived a few months earlier and it was his Bar Mitzvah date. His aunt took him to a temple where he underwent the ceremony along with another boy; a boy who was surrounded by loving parents, family and friends. My father-in-law, at that moment, realized that he was truly alone in the world. There was only his aunt with him and he did not have a big celebration party like the other boy. To his great disappointment, the other child did not even acknowledge Arthur’s presence. Arthur cried at the completion of his Bar Mitzvah. There are many similar stories, even more tragic ones. You hear people say, “We must never forget.” The assumption is that this saying refers to Jews only, but this is not correct. This is

A guard tower at the Majdanek death camp in Poland

A community member placing a stone of remembrance at the Schlesinger Holocaust Memorial

Featured speaker Marthe Cohn

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Contents

14Community Passover Seders

12-13Community Passover Greetings

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

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Big Mitzvah Day – Performing a Day of Mitzvot

On Sunday, May 4, our Jewish Community will come together to perform a day of mitzvot and fulfill the commandment of tikkun olam. In previous years, we have partnered with the Big Sunday organization to co-ordinate our mitzvah day, but due to scheduling conflicts, we are moving forward with our own Big Mitzvah Day. For Big Mitzvah Day, we are asking all of the local Jewish agencies and syna-gogues to participate with both projects and information tables. Since it is a few days before Yom Ha’atzmaut, we will also celebrate Israel’s

Independence Day with var-ious activities. “Each of us personally engages in acts of kindness and good deeds in countless ways throughout the year. Big Mitzvah Day is a chance for our entire Jewish Community to come togeth-er, reach out, and make an impact collectively on the wider community,” states this year’s Big Mitzvah Chair Melissa Pearson.

Activities for All Ages People of all talents, ages, skills, and passions are invited to help make this an amazing day of social ac-tion. The day will begin at 11:30 am at the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus and will allow religious school students and their families to fully participate. Kosher lunch will be avail-able for purchase. There will be both on and offsite projects, and a special section called Mitzvahville, which will feature arts, crafts and hands-on activities for families. The projects will benefit many different orga-

nizations such as The Leu-kemia & Lymphoma Society, Women’s Shelter, Love in the Mirror, Operation Grat-itude, students and soldiers in Israel, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (for child-hood cancer), Jewish Family and Children’s Service, Challah for Hunger, Miller’s Children’s Hospital, AJCC seniors, veterans, and more. The Cedars-Sinai Bloodmo-bile will also be here and blood donors are needed. A new component this year will be a Mitzvah Faire, which will showcase local organizations that need ongoing teen, family and individual volunteers to support their programs beyond Big Mitzvah Day. Tables will have information and printed materials about the organizations and volun-teer opportunities. This is a perfect opportunity for future Bar/Bat Mitzvah students to learn about mitzvah projects. Some of the showcased organizations include SPCA, Ronald McDonald House, Drop-In Center, Women’s

Shelter, USS Lane Victory, Cedars-Sinai, Meals on Wheels, Save a Child’s Heart, Happy Hats for Kids, and more will be added. If you are involved with an organization that would like to be represented, please contact Megan Donaldson at [email protected].

Education This year, the list of projects will be organized by how they relate to vari-ous Jewish teachings, such as: Being Kind to Animals (Tza-ar Ba-alei Hayim); Respect for Elders (HiddurP’nai Zakken); Caring for the Earth (Bal Tash-hit); Health/Helping People Who Are Ill (Bikkur Holim); Edu-cation/Work with Children (Hinukh Ha-banim); Caring for the Poor (Tzedakah) and Loving Your Neighbor (V’aha-vata L’rayakha K’amokha).

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donations of new or gen-tly used children’s books, non-perishable food items, large jars of peanut but-ter & jelly, small toiletries, small toys, new crayons, coloring books, magazines, new socks, Ziploc bags and spare change to give to organizations that serve the needy, help children with cancer, thank soldiers, help children and their families who are hospital-ized, and much more. Items may be dropped off at the Federation Campus or at your congregation or reli-gious school. In addition to needing goods and volunteers, we also need sponsors to help defray the costs of purchas-ing the supplies that are re-quired for the projects. This is a great way to be a part of Big Mitzvah Day if you can-not join us in person. For more information about Big Mitzvah Day and to participate, visit www.jewishlonbeach.org/big-mitzvahday or call 562-426-7601 x1014.

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A Future Endowment to Memorialize the Holocaust They shared their desire to create a permanent trib-ute to their parents through a bequest to the Jewish Community Foundation. We heard them say they wanted a memorial that would be peaceful, reflective and con-templative. They also men-tioned they wanted others to be able to add to it if so moved; to have the memorial become a living testament of our communities. During this planning phase, there was an article written about Gerda which mentioned a lovely poem written by her daughter Julia. This poem was the catalyst for the vision of the memori-al. Here is the poem: In an old wooden frame, (with the backing coming out) stands a photograph. Old, yellowing, cracked with age. Faded, maybe yet, a woman’s face can be clearly seen. A stranger to my eyes, perhaps (but I’ve always known her name) With a smile like that of my own, and her gentle brown eyes (expressing a warmth I never felt) I see our two lives connecting as one. Grand-mother, our lives might have been separated, by more

than a war, but through this old photograph, - - you live again. –Julia Seifer We next met with the Seifer’s on the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus to locate a possible sight. They chose the circular bench area, near the flag pole at the front of the building. From there, we put together a Call for Sub-missions to artist throughout the country and received six submissions. After reviewing the many creative submis-sions, the Seifer’s chose a local artist team, Robyn and Philip Smith. We are excited about the possibilities and are currently working out the details for the finished memo-rial. The planned memorial will incorporate both their daughters’ poem, a photo-graph of Edyta and Henryk and large bronze Hebrew letters Zachor (remember). It will also include large steel words Never Forget, which will rust and run down the wall like tears. The installation will include a water feature, and the ability for other community members to add their own Holocaust memorialor family tribute. The new me-

morial will become a beau-tiful addition to our campus along with the Schlesinger Holocaust Memorial. We are truly blessed to have such great ways to remem-ber where we came from, where we are, and most im-portantly, where we will be. When it became time to sign their documents, the Seifer’s decided to also open a Do-nor Advised Philanthropic Fund through the Foundation. With this fund, Gerda be-came a Ruby Lion of Judah to further her commitment to the Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy, in support of the Federation’s Annual Commu-nity Campaign. Harold also made his Annual Community Campaign pledge through the newly established Donor Advised Philanthropic Fund. Through this newly estab-lished fund, the Seifer’s plan on funding many other proj-ects of the partner agencies into the future. If you are interested in establishing your own Fund for our Future and would like more information, please call Deborah Goldfarb at 562-426-7601.

Deborah K. Goldfarb

Chief Executive Officer,Jewish FederationJewish Community

Foundation

It’s simple, The Power of Two, two equally vital and important ways to support our community. The Annual Community Campaign and Fund for our Future. A great opportunity the Fund for our Future allows is an ability for members of our community to express themselves in creative and unique ways, while provid-ing support well into the fu-ture. These vital and critical endowments will sustain the great work of our partner agencies for years to come. One such rewarding opportunity has been in the works for over a year. Gerda and Harold Seifer have been long-time supporters of our local Jewish Community, both in giving and leader-ship. They told us they were interested in memorializing Gerda’s parents, Edyta and Henryk Krebs, who perished in the Holocaust. So we sat with them and listened to their story and their wishes for the memorial.


R A B B I N I C R E F L E C T I O N SChabadofLosAlamitos(O)12340 Seal Beach Blvd. Suite B-219Seal Beach, CA 90740Contact: Rabbi Shmuel MarcusPhone: 714-828-1851Email: [email protected]: www.chabadlosal.com

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

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

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

CongregationSholomLeisureWorld,SealBeach(C)P. O. Box 2901Seal Beach, CA 90740Contact: Rabbi Galit Levy-Slater562-493-2680Email: [email protected]: www.galityomtov.com

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

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

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

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

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

TempleBethShalom(C)3635 Elm Ave.Long Beach, CA 90807Contact: Rabbi David CantorPhone: 562-726-4116Email: [email protected]: www.tbslb.org

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

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

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Synagogue DirectoryBut They Both Say “To You!”

By Rabbi Mark B. Goldfarb

It is time to set the record straight. I am on a mission, a personal

mission, to correct an injus-tice that has been done for far too long. At Seder tables everywhere, some child will be selected, no doubt at ran-dom, to read these verses: “The wicked child says, what is this observance lakhem, to you?” In my family, when I was growing up, participants were called on randomly to share in the reading. Once I noticed that no matter where I sat, no matter who was called on first, I was seated next to the wise child. The first couple of years, I excused this happening as just ran-dom luck. However, when the fifth year of reading the wicked child fell again upon me, I protested. From that time forth, it has been my mission to correct the injustice. What is the injustice? The wise child says “to you” too! Yes, read the Hebrew! The wise child says “What are the precepts, laws and observances which our Eternal God commanded etkhem, you?” (This is often

mistranslated in English as “us.” However, the Hebrew is clear.) The wise child says “you” and is commended, congratulated and is the hero of the Seder. The wick-ed child says “you,” and we pounce on this child as if Hamen were doing the ask-ing! They both say “to you!” So why is the wicked child wicked and the wise child wise? The answer to my quest has taken me years to find. I have searched texts in He-brew, Aramaic, Spanish, and English. I have traveled lands far and wide, through Europe, Italy, Greece, Egypt and Israel. Still, the question remained – what makes the wicked child’s question worse than the wise child’s? I had reached the point when it seemed an answer was not to be. Like the fifth promise to the Children of Israel, symbol-ized by the fifth cup of wine, Elijah’s Cup, I had accepted that Elijah would have to give me the answer. Well, Elijah appeared to me in the form of Nechama Leibowitz. In her book, Stud-ies in Exodus, Nechama explores this very question.

Imagine my sense of joy and elation – someone else rec-ognized the problem and was trying to clear up the situation! The answer, as to why the wicked child is wick-ed and the wise child wise, is subtle, beautiful and mean-ingful. The answer is in the Torah. What else would you expect a Rabbi to say? In Exodus 12:26, the Biblical verses that become the text of the wick-ed child reads, “And when your children come to you and say to you, what is this observance to you?” Did you notice how the verse is word-ed? The verse has the chil-dren “come to you and say to you.” The Hebrew word in the verse is yomru (say). Most translations read “ask you,” but the Torah is clear – the children yomru (say to you). The wicked child is wicked because that child doesn’t ask a question, the child states a question. The wicked child really isn’t inter-ested in an answer, he/she is simply going through the motions. The child’s mind is already made up; there is no possibility of debate, discus-sion, growth or learning. The

wicked child is closed-mind-ed and, even worse, takes delight in being so. The wicked child is not only present at our Seders but present in all aspects of life. The child is one who sim-ply goes through the motions, continues the same habits without thought or consid-eration to alternatives, and has ceased to grow. One who stubbornly holds onto antiquated ideas and dis-misses new ideas, without true thought and exploration, such a person is the wicked child of our Seder. Passover calls to us to lib-erate ourselves from all that binds us. Pesach reminds us of all that embitters human life. The Seder asks us to question life, tradition, and God in the process of our becoming. Let us learn to rec-ognize the taskmasters we have imposed on our lives. Let us learn the lesson of the wicked child and truly ask of ourselves, “What does this observance mean?” Chag Sameach! Rabbi Mark Goldfarb is Rabbi at Temple Beth Ohr in La Mirada.

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Congregation Shir Chadash Saturday, 4/26 @ 9:45 am: Torat Nashim, a Torah Study Circle “For Women, By Women.” Starting on 4/26 and once a month thereafter. Please contact the temple for more info.

P’nai Or Tuesday, 4/15@ 7 pm: 2nd Night Community Des-sert Seder at Grace First Presbyterian Church, 3955 N Studebaker Road, Long Beach. Cantor Steven Puzarne and Rabbinic Intern Cather-ine Mummert will lead the tra-ditional Haggadah reading along with inspired contem-porary readings, heartfelt dis-

cussion, and music. Includes Passover desserts, seasonal fruits and cheeses, ceremonial Seder foods, wine and juice. Members: $18, Non-mem-bers: $25, Students & Chil-dren Under 13: $12. Reg-ister early, space is limited. Contact the temple for more information or to register.

Temple Beth DavidSaturday, 4/5 @ 10:30 am: Tot Shabbat. A delightful Passover Tot Shabbat ser-vice for the very young and their parents. Music, fun ac-tivities, along with Passover & Shabbat observances will be provided in a very unique manner by Rabbi Myers and Cantor Linder.

Temple Beth Ohr Tuesday, 4/15 @ 6 pm: Annual Community 2nd Night Passover Seder at the Elks Lodge, 1400 Elks View Lane, Fullerton. An interactive, multimedia Haggadah pre-sentation. Includes chicken soup with matzo balls, mixed greens salad, baked chicken with seasonal vegetables & roasted red potatoes, sea-sonal fruit medley, gefilte fish, charoset, hard boiled eggs, and matzah. $10/bottle corkage fee to bring your own wine. Non-members: $50/Adult and $15/Child (ages 3-12). Must RSVP by 4/7, contact the temple or visit the temple website.

Temple Beth Shalom Sunday, 4/6 @ 9 am: TBS Sisterhood invites you to play Bunco. No experience need-ed; Bunco Queen Marla Fine will be on-hand for in-structions. $10 donation. RSVP by 4/1 to Nora Levy at 562-305-7627 or [email protected].

Temple Israel Tuesday, 4/15 @ 6:30 pm: Community Passover Seder. Adults: $60, Children 12 & Under: $30, Children Under 5: Free. Please call the tem-ple office to RSVP.

If your synagogue would like to be a part of this listing, please submit your events to [email protected].

Area Synagogue Upcoming EventsPlease contact the synagogue directly with any questions using the directory. See our Community Calendar at www.jewishlongbeach.org for more community events.

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JEWISH LIFE & CULTUREEve Lunt, [email protected] • (562) 426-7601, ext. 1067

April’s theme at the “J” is l’dor v’dor (from generation to generation). L’dor v’dor alsoreminds us to pass our history & knowledge from one generation to the next generation.With that in mind, the Alpert JCC is offering several programs this month that remind us of ourpast, teach us our history and point us to the future.

The Zena & PaulineGatov Gallery presents:Whoever Savesa Single Life April 14-May 28This exhibit showcases some ofthose rare but exceedinglyimportant instances wherepeople chose to safeguardtheir Jewish fellow citizensduring the Holocaust. Theserescuers did not stand bysilently in a time of

overwhelming death and destruction, they chose another way, and their braveryoffers us a glimmer of hope. The Jewish Foundation for the Righteous, which runsthis travelling exhibit, provides financial support to more than 600 non-Jews whorescued Jews and preserves their legacy through a national education program.

Made possible through a generous donation from the Seifer family.

Exhibition is FREE and open to the community

Yom Ha’Shoah - Day of RemembranceSun, April 27, 2-4pm

See the article on page 2 of The Chronicle.RSVP to Eve Lunt at (562)426-7601, ext. 1067 or [email protected]

Kabbalah ClassWednesdays, 12pm

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

Weekly Shabbat Candle lightingFridays, 3:30pm

Join the AJCC community for Shabbat candle lighting, Kiddush and HaMotzi.Grape juice & Challah provided.

Please contact Eve Lunt if you would like to participate in the blessings.

AJCC Poker ClubTue, April 29, 6:30-10:30pmGame starts promptly at 7pm

Join our friendly Texas Hold’Em Poker Club. Poker will be played,snacks & beverages will be served & cash prizes will be won.

$25; $20/MVP (Cash Only)Contact Katie Clowdus, [email protected] • (562)426-7601, ext. 1024

PASSOVER PROGRAMS AT THE “J”What better time for passing down Jewish tradition and observance than atPassover, which we observe from sundown April 14 through sundown April 22.

Passover Dessert ClassThur, April 3, 6:30pm

In this delightful demo and sample session, you’ll learn to make flourless,Kosher-for-Passover desserts that are delicious year round while samplingscrumptiously sweet treats.Includes coffee & dessert samples. $12; $10/MVP

RSVP to Eve Lunt at (562)426-7601, ext. 1067 or [email protected]

Healthy Vegan PassoverDishes with Dori FriedbergWed, April 9, 6:30pmLearn how to replace meat and dairywithout sacrificing flavor in traditionalJewish foods. Dori is a certified NutritionEducator and Food Psychology Coach whois passionate about helping peopleachieve their unique health-related goals.

Class includes small plates of demonstrated dishes. $20; $18/MVPRSVP to Eve Lunt at (562)426-7601, ext. 1067 or [email protected]

Senior Adult Passover OutreachTue, April 15 • Packing: 9:30am • Delivery: 11:30am

We have been delivering to our community's frail senior adults for over30 years. Please consider volunteering on this special day.

RSVP to Susan Mathieu at (562)426-7601, ext. 1721 or [email protected]

Senior Adult Passover LuncheonWed, April 16

The meal will be traditional, including brisket, matzo ball soup, gefilte fish,and matzo. Entertainment will be one of the greatest duo groups in SouthernCalifornia, Jaxx & Jacobson. $6; $5/MVP

RSVP to Susan Mathieu at (562)426-7601, ext. 1721 or [email protected]

The Story of the Jews: Simon SchamaTue, April 8, 7pm Schama’s new book, The Story of the Jews:

Finding the Words 1000 BC-1492 AD, takes us allover India, Spain, Oxford, Syria, Paris, Cairo andbeyond, to show how Jews everywhere lived as a vitalforce in any society they joined, inspiring and beinginspired by everything around them.

Aftertalk discussion led by: Rabbi AbbaPerelmuter, Shul by the Shore

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, Shul By The Shore

Lectures are FREE to organization members listed above; $10/PublicFor more info, visit www.alpertjcc.org

America in the Middle East4 part lecture serieswith Don Schwartz, PhD.This series of four lectures will addressAmerican foreign policy goals in theMiddle East since World War II, and howthose objectives have evolved.

$10; $9/MVP per lecture$36; $30/MVP for series

Lecture 1: Wed, April 30 at 7pmTrace the origins of American interest in the Middle East dating back toWoodrow Wilson, and analyze US policy towards Israel and the Arab world,from the establishment of Israel to the Suez War of 1956.

Lecture 2: Wed, May 28 at 7pmExamine the Middle East policy of presidents Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon,with a focus on the 1967 Six Day War, the Yom Kippur War of 1973, as well ashow these presidents dealt with emerging Arab nationalism in the Middle East.

Lecture 3: Wed, June 25 at 7pmTrace American policy in the Middle East from President Ford to the firstPresident Bush. The topics explored will include the Camp David accords, theUS response to the Iranian revolution and subsequent hostage crisis, America'sposition in the Iran-Iraq War, and the first Gulf War.

Lecture 4: Wed, July 9 at 7pmFocus on the Middle East policies of our last three presidents, including theOslo accords, reactions to the Arab intifadas, the rise of Osama bin Laden andAl-Qaeda, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and American attempts to mediatethe Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Oslo Accord signing ceremony on Sept 13, 1993

MiniKickers Programin association with the Challenger Soccer Academy

Ages 2-3: Thur: 2:40-3:20pmAges 4-6:Mon or Thur: 3:20-4pm

MiniKickers is a new and exciting program that teaches basicsoccer skills while developing strength, balance, coordination,listening skills and team work. Professional, licensed Britishcoaches will ensure each child has a positive soccerexperience. The MiniKickers curriculum has been devised by

soccer experts, child development professionals and experienced coaches.New player receives: jersey, shorts, ball & certificate

Returning player receives: backpack, ball & certificate REGISTER ONLINE AT www.MiniKickerSoccer.com

For more info, contact Sascha at ext. 1035 or [email protected]

Spring Break Soccer Campat Stearns Champion Park

Monday-Friday, April 21-25Ages 3-4: 12-1pm ($89) • Ages 4-5: 1:30-3pm ($99)

Ages 6-16: 12:30-3:30pm ($130)Challenger’s Professional British Coaches are coming to teach playersthe fundamental skills they need to take their game to the next level.

For more info, contact Sascha at ext. 1035 or [email protected]

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

SENIORSDr. Susan Mathieu, [email protected] • (562) 426-7601, ext. 1721

Happiness and Humor GroupFri, April 4, 11am

Meets on the 1st Friday of each monthThis ongoing monthly group, led by Dr. SusanMathieu, will help you find the positive side oflife. You’ll learn how to deal with difficultpeople and situations, steps to increasehappiness in your own life, and the secret to ahappy life. All senior adults are invited, so bringyour friends and be ready to laugh. Coffee andlight refreshments will be served. RSVP to

Susan Mathieu

Sr. Adult LuncheonWed, April 23, 12pm

Join us for a fabulous healthy living, garden fresh luncheon with a lecturesponsored by SCAN “Healthy Living, Eat Smart”. RSVP to Susan Mathieu

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

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

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

Chair Massagein the AJCC promenade with AnnEvery wednesday, 9:30am-1pmFeeling stressed, tense or mentally foggy?

A few minutes of chair massage can improvecirculation, reduce stress, relieve tension,decrease pain and rejuvenate your spirit. Space islimited so schedule your appointment at the PE

courtesy desk. We have also added chairmassage as an option in our massage room for30 min., 60 min. & 90 min. sessions.Free babysitting available, all participants mustbe over 18. $10 for 10 minute of chair massageFor more info. contact Cindi Massengale

Stop Dieting, Start Living!April 1-May 27

Tuesdays, 6:30pm-8:00pmNo rules, no deprivation, no sneak eating.

Practical strategies that you can live with.You'll learn how to be in charge of youreating instead of feeling out of control, how to eatthe foods you love without overeating orguilt, how to increase your metabolism and findjoy in movement, and how to eat healthierwithout depriving yourself. If diets were thesolution, there wouldn't be a problem…Eat, Nourish, Live. Taught by Mindi Masters, RDN.$215; $175/MVP, 8wks (Workbook: $19.95)For more info. or to register contact Cindi Massengale

Join the AJCC Runners Race TeamThe Alpert JCC is currently forming a race team to participate in the 26th annualJFCS Race With A View fundraiser on May 18, 2014. AJCC team membersreceive an AJCC race team tank top, and a $5 discount on our 4-week runningclinic. Register at www.racewithaview2014.com and choose the AJCC Runnersteam after you register individually. It doesn't matter if you walk or run - inviteyour friends and family to join us for a morning of fun and fitness.

For more info. or to register contact Cindi Massengale

Kids & Adults Martial Artswith Sensei Mac

Parent & Me Martial Arts • Pee Wee Martial ArtsYouth Martial Arts • Youth Sparring

Mixed Martial Arts • Jiu JitsuSelf Defense • Private Lessons

Martial Arts Promo Bring 1 friend = Mac T-shirt

Bring 2 friends = T-shirt + 30 min private lessonBring 3 friends = T-shirt + 30 min + Free Month

For more info, contact Sascha at ext. 1035 [email protected]

Alpert JCC/Pete DavisYouth Basketball LeagueSpring Season: April 27-June 22April 13: Try Out/Evaluation Day at the AJCC12-2pm • 5-7 year olds (Rookies) 2-4pm • 7-10 year olds (Veterans)

4-5:30pm • 11-13 year olds (Pros)

We emphasize sound fundamentals, skill development,sportsmanship, and partnership with families at thebest indoor basketball facility in Long Beach!$180; $150/MVP (6 Games/ 9 Practices)All skill levels welcome!

Spring Basketball Skills Camp • April 22-24$125; $100/MVP - Tue, Wed, Thur.

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MVP: The MVP price is the "Member Value Price" that gives our members an automatic discount to the fee we charge for our programs and events.,If you’re not a member of the AJCC speak with one of our Membership Services specialists and learn how you can start benefiting from MVP pricing today.

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

Kids’ Night Out, Parents’ Night Off!Sat, April 12 , 5-10pm

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

Cost per child: $35-1st, $30-2nd, $20-3rd (must be siblings) MVP: $30-1st, $25-2nd, $15-3rd (must be siblings)

Must register by Wednesday, April 9. Drop-ins will not be admitted.For more info, contact Natalie Chernik

Youth & Teen Spring Break CampsMonday-Friday, April 21-25

Youth Camp: Grades K-5 • Teen Camp 6 & upWhen School’s Out, join us for camp at the J!

9am-4pm: $55/$45 MVP per day7am-6pm: $65; $55/MVP per day

Register for all 5 days and save $5/dayFor more info, contact Natalie Chernik

Teen Summer Stock 2014Presents: “Grease”

June 23-July 27, 5 week programMon, Tue, Thur, Fri, 12pm-5pm

Grades 6 & upExplore your theatrical side while hangingat the "J" with friends old and new! Thisyear's Summer Stock production of“Grease" provides opportunities for teensto participate in singing, dancing, acting,prop and costume prep, and more. Fiveweeks of preparation lead up toperformances on Wed, July 23, Thurs, July24, Sat, July 26, and Sun, July 27.Auditions will take place during the firstweek; teens must be registered for Summer Stock in order to audition.

For more info, contact Natalie Chernik

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

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONLinda Keiles, [email protected] • (562) 426-7601, ext. 1092

Year-RoundYouth Swim Team

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

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

This is a competitive swim team, so allparticipants must tryout and beable to swim 25 yards with all 4 swimstrokes. Membership in USA Swimmingis required to compete in swim meets.Swim meet participation is optional,as they have an added cost. $90;$75/MVP per month

Year-Round Prep-Swim Teamwith Coach Rafe Montes

Tue & Thur, 4:30-5:15pmAges 5-12

The Prep Swim Team is a perfectstepping stone to the more advancedCompetitive Youth Swim Team. Thegoal of the program is to get kids readyfor a swim team, Junior Lifeguardprogram or water polo.

$60; $45/MVP (per month)

Group Swim Lessons•March 31-April 24• April 28-May 22

M & W or T & Th(8 lessons, 4 wks)

Ages 3-8 • 30 Minute lessons•Tiny tots: 1:30pm or 4pm

•Beginner: 2pm, 3pm• Adv. Beginner: 3:30-4pm

$95; $80/MVP

Year-RoundPrivate Swim Lessons

One-on-one instruction for all ageswith a Swim University instructor.

Spots fill quickly so call today.

Water Polowith OlympicGold MedalistElsie WengerApril 28-May 21Mon & Wed4:15-5pmAges 5-11

Come learn water polo fundamentals.We offer a Free tryout day the firstweek of class, call for details.$90; $80/MVPMust Be USA H2O POLO Member: $25-55 per yr

Continuing enrollment - Join anytime!

Passover PreparationsPesach is coming and the children in the ECE program have much to do toprepare; they’ll learn the story of Passover through literature, dramatic play, andsongs. Each class will prepare for seders at home, and at school, by creatingitems needed to enjoy a wonderful service and meal through arts & crafts,cooking, and singing. Finally, the children will participate in an experientialSeder on April 10 & 11, led by Jewish Educator Shlomit Jackson.

Kids’ Night Out, Parents’ Night Off!Sat, April 12, 5-9pm

For children 12 months and olderSupervision, dinner, and activities are provided by the ECE Staff.

$25 per child / Discounts available for siblings: $20-2nd child, $10-3rd Child

Spring PlayDaysApril 21-25 • 9am-2:30pm

Each day holds new surprises in this week of fun!Monday: Passover Fun

Tuesday: Buggy BuddiesWednesday: Howdy Pardner

Thursday: Monster Mash Friday: Safari Adventure

Please Note: Passover-friendly lunches served Monday & Tuesday

Cost per day: Mon, Tue ($58; $48/MVP) • Wed, Thur, Fri ($55; $45/MVP)Members Only Special - $200 for the WHOLE WEEK! Save over $30!

Reservations required. Extended childcare is available 7am-9am & 2:30pm-6pmRegister with Danielle Putnam at (562) 426-7601 ext. 1090 or [email protected]


The 26th Annual Race With A View is scheduled for Sunday, May 18. This year’s race, which will host 300 walkers and runners of all levels, has a new starting location at Ocean Boule-vard and Granada Avenue in Belmont Shore. The out-and-back course, along the bike path of the beautiful Long Beach shoreline, is the same one used in the annual Turkey Trot held each Thanks-giving Day morning. Along with race opera-tions, sponsors are also start-ing to come on board. Linda Haley and Marvin Zamost, longtime enthusiastic support-ers of JFCS and Race With A View, have signed on as Title Sponsor of this year’s race. “We are indeed fortu-nate and grateful to have Marvin and Linda show their support of our mission in this most generous way,” said Debbie Feldman, Race Com-mittee Chair. “Our hope is

that others, inspired by their commitment, will also want to help JFCS to continue its role in providing profession-al and effective counseling and support services to the entire greater Long Beach and West Orange County community.” Kathryn Miles, JFCS Executive Director, added, “Sponsoring Race With A View is a great way to make your marketing dollars count for a very worthy cause. We have sponsorship levels to suit every business. A busi-ness can also organize its own team and enter the race together as a way to build team spirit.” Help us spread the word about Race With A View! Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/race-withaview and for instant up-dates, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/RaceWith-aView. See you at the start-ing line!

JFCSCall Today! We’re Here to Help!

3801E.WILLOWSTREETLONGBEACH,CA90815

WEB:www.jfcslongbeach.orgEMAIL:[email protected]

PHONE:562-427-7916

JFCS Race With A View Preparations Underway

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.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO APRIL 15!

The new Race With A View 2014 starting location at the end of Granada Avenue at Ocean Boulevard features plenty of parking and is very visible from the street

NEW SUPPORT GROUPS FORMING AT JFCS!Weekly Sessions $15 per session

Mixed Group for Men & WomenA support group for both men and women to address topics that are of interest to them, as well as to provide helpful feedback and insight to other participants.

Parents of Children with Special Needs (Autism/Asperger’s/ADHD)This group is designed to meet the needs of parents and caregivers of children who have been or could be diagnosed with ADHD, or who are on the Autism spectrum. The joys, as well as the struggles, will be discussed, and specific strategies will be recommended from the leaders who specialize in this area.

Pre-Marital Support GroupIf you are planning or thinking about marriage, this group is designed just for you. Specific topics will be raised that will help you address the important issues that are often sensitive or just overlooked when couples are planning their future.

For more information, contact: Debbie Freeman, MFT at EXT 224


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Israel Week: Immersing in Jewish Culture Through the Lens of Israel We will be hosting our an-nual Israel Week program this year at the end of April. Israel Engagement programs are a way to invite Jewish students to participate in Jewish campus life by immersing them in Jewish culture through the lens of Israel. Many of the Jewish students in the Long Beach area are interested in Israeli culture and identify their own connection to Judaism via Israel.

Our students and staff brought dynamic programs to the CSULB campus through an Aroma Café night, a night of history through Israeli choco-late, interactive educational programs including making a candy map of Israel, and even a faces of Israel Shabbat that displays the ethnic diversity within the Jewish state. The purpose behind these pro-grams is to show that anyone

The students have been working very closely with our staff to make Israel week more spectacular this year by bring-ing iconic Israeli culture to the Long Beach campus commu-nity. The programming will in-clude both day and evening programs that build an atmo-sphere of conversation around Israel, and also celebrate the state, as not just an idea or a vision, but as a reality.

can relate to the state of Israel in some way, and to some ex-tent. The strengthening of this connection between Jewish students and Israel further so-lidifies their connection with their Jewish identity. Finally, we could not have hosted an innovative Israel week without the help of out-side organizations including Stand With Us, Hasbara Fel-lowships, and the Israel Cam-

pus Coalition. However, the most important contribution to a successful Israel week comes from the support of the Long Beach community. Israel experiences for students will continue through immersive experiences such as Taglit – Birthright Israel and subse-quent follow-up programs to keep the vital connection be-tween Israel and Jewish stu-dents alive and thriving.

Beach Hillel Celebrates Passover Beach Hillel seeks to pro-vide Jewish students a fam-ily-like atmosphere during Passover. Retaining a Jewish identity, that includes the ob-servance of Passover in some way, is important for the stu-dents who are typically unable to be with their families during this holiday. Therefore we will host our annual Passover Sed-er at Rachel and Rabbi Drew Kaplan’s house. The purpose of this program, beyond pro-

viding an essential Jewish ser-vice, is to demonstrate how simple a Passover Seder is to host in their future lives, where Jewish traditions are kept. Understanding that observ-ing Passover includes special kashrut laws throughout the duration of the holiday, we provided kosher-for-Passover lunch options, made available at the interfaith center, which included matzah with various types of spreads and dips.

We also hold our Matzah Pizza event during the holiday at the CSULB interfaith center. A staple priority of college Jewish programming is to pres-ent to students an easy way to retain their cultural and reli-gious identity during these holi-days. Matzah Pizza is a quick snack that takes only minutes to make, and provides a great-er connection to a Jewish stu-dent’s heritage. This year, we are providing

a dynamically different end to the Passover experience by hosting a mimouna program, which is the end-of-Passover fes-tival celebrated by Moroccan Jews. It is a celebration where traditionally starchy foods are served, including the iconic mufleta. It is vital that students not only retain their own Jewish cultural identity, but also ex-plore the diversity that is preva-lent within their own cultural af-filiation, such as the Moroccan

mimouna tradition. We, at Beach Hillel, gen-erously thank the Long Beach community for their constant contributions and support of the Jewish student community in the Long Beach area. With-out your necessary support, Beach Hillel would not be able to provide the essential Jewish experiences that stu-dents require to retain a close relationship with their Jewish identity.

Annual Humanitarian of the Year Awards Dinner The California Conference

for Equality and Justice (CCEJ) will proudly present four distinguished honorees with the 2014 Humanitarian Award on May 21, starting at 5:30 pm. The honorees are: Joyce & Hank Feldman, Mayor Bob & Nancy Foster, Lynne Pillsbury and Felton Williams, Ph.D. These leaders will be recognized for their efforts to advance the mission of CCEJ, their civic contributions, and

their lifelong commitment to humanity and justice. CCEJ will also recognize Leader-ship Long Beach with the Building Bridges Award for its extraordinary contributions to building an inclusive com-munity in Long Beach. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency, Long Beach; tickets are $200/person. To learn more or pur-chase tickets, contact CCEJ at 562-435-8184 or [email protected] Joyce & Hank Feldman

Honoree Felton Williams, Ph.D.

Honoree Lynne Pillsbury

Honorees Mayor Bob & Nancy Foster


HEBREWACADEMYAward Winning Academics in a Genuine Jewish Environment

14401WILLOWLANEHUNTINGTONBEACH,CA92647

WEB:www.hebrewacademyhb.comPHONE:714-898-0051

CAMPSILVERGANISRAEL:www.campsgi.com

Matzah Bakery: Guaranteed to Generate Excitement for Passover

Eating matzah during Passover becomes more meaningful when children have had a chance to dig into the dough. The Matzah Bakery is guaranteed to gen-erate excitement for Passover, as well as a renewed ap-

preciation of hand-baked shmurah matzah. Based on the great turnout we consistently receive for our Chanukah workshops, The Hebrew Academy and Silver Gan Israel is proud to sponsor the Model Matzah Bakery as part of our ongoing holiday workshop series. The unique Model Matzah Bakery lets children learn how shmurah matzah is made – literally “from scratch.” Dressed in baker’s hats, the children start by

threshing and winnowing natural wheat stalks and then separating the wheat from the chaff. They then make flour in millstones that have the look and feel of years ago. Next, the children draw spe-cial water from an old-fash-ioned well and begin mix-ing the flour and water into matzah dough. Once the 18-minute clock starts (according to Jewish tradition, the process must be swift so the dough doesn’t rise), the children quickly mix

and knead the dough. The dough is then rolled out and riddled with holes by spe-cial matzah perforators. The matzah are then rushed to the “brick” oven in the hope of baking the entire batch of matzah in just eighteen min-utes. While the matzah bakes, the children watch an excit-ing video presentation on Passover. At the end of the program, each child is given his or her own matzah to take home.

The Hebrew Academy provides these workshops to thousands of children, in all of the Jewish orga-nizations throughout the community, as part of shar-ing our effective programs with the larger Jewish community. If you would like to arrange for a Bakery Tour, please contact Rabbi Sender Engel at 1-877-722-6774 or [email protected].

Cross-Grade Learning & Growing

Every Friday our Hebrew Academy kindergartners and fifth graders come together to learn from each other and develop lifelong friendships. Once a month, our pre-

schoolers make the trek to the kindergarten room and enjoy the experience of learning from the kindergarten teach-ers and their older peers. These Buddy Programs consist of a variety of learn-ing activities that give the students a chance to teach and learn from each other. The younger students espe-cially enjoy the one-on-one attention they receive from

their older buddies. Also, as the older students assume the role of “teacher,” they are motivated to do their best and be good role models. These friendships flourish over the years and become one of the many reasons our alumni come back to the school and continue to participate in supporting the Hebrew Academy over their adult lives.

Alumni Ascend on the Hebrew Academy Campus

We had our first annual alumni kick-off event which was a huge success! It was held at our campus on a beautiful Sunday in February. We served a delicious com-plimentary kosher barbeque to over 150 attendees, and to encourage full attendance, we arranged a separate, su-

pervised program for the chil-dren. This allowed their par-ents to reconnect and mingle without worrying about their children. It was great to have ev-eryone come back to the place where they first es-tablished many key, lifelong friendships. Wonderful in-

depth memories were shared among the alums, bringing to life their experiences during their school days at the Hebrew Academy. Emotions ran high: many tears of joy were shed when founding teachers, from 1969, and early students shared remem-brances. The alumni travelled from as far as New York and Las Vegas to join us. It was truly a magical event! If you or anyone you know has ever attended the Hebrew Academy, please contact Nechama Eilfort at [email protected] so we can invite them to our next event.

The Jewish Role in Reshaping the Racial Landscape of SoCal

The CSULB Jewish Studies Program will host a talk by Dr. George Sanchez on his latest research on Jews and intergroup relationships in Southern California. The talk will take place on April 24 at 7:30 pm at the Jewish Feder-ation Campus. Dr. Sanchez is a profes-sor of American Studies and Ethnicity at USC and is an award-winning historian of Chicano history. His 2004 talk in Long Beach, on Jews

in Boyle Heights, was based on an article that went on to win the Constance Rourke Prize by American Quarterly. This talk will place the sto-ry of Jews and Boyle Heights in a wider context of Jews and interracial and interethnic politics in Southern California. Dr. Sanchez is an engaging and dynamic speaker and CSULB Jewish Studies hopes to break the turnout record for a Jewish Studies speaker that he set ten years ago. The lecture series is free and open to the community; there is no need to reserve a space. For more information, please contact Jeffrey Blutinger at 562-985-2196 or [email protected].

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Happy PassoverThe Malasky Family

Chag Pesach SameachCantor & Mrs. Yehuda Keller (Rita)

Wishing Your Family A Happy Passover

Sybil and Marc Tamaroff

Happy Matzoh Holiday Greetings to the Long Beach

Jewish Community.The Harold Seifer Family

On Passover, may you be blessed with

happinessRosecarrie & Alan Brooks

May this Pesach bring your family joy and blessings. Chag Sameach!

Aaron & Leslie Kern and Family

Wishing You & Your EntireFamily A Happy Passover

Jeffrey, Lauren, Ellie, Josh & Jacob Rips

Wishing Your Family A Happy

PassoverShirley and Gene Ross

Happy Passover

Barbara Wolfe & Family

Happy PassoverNorm and Sheila

Pokras

Happy Passover

Dr. Susan and all of the Mathieu’s

Happy PassoverJack Blecher and

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Happy PassoverLeonard & Myrna

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Wishing Your Family

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Hank and Joyce Feldman

From the JFCS Board & Staff

Wishing Your Family A Happy Passover


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Chag Pesach Sameach Bob & Sandy Rips

On Passover, may you be blessed with happiness

Arlene and Rick Freeman

Wishing Your Family A Happy

PassoverSilver Gan Israel Day Camp

On Passover, may you be blessed with happiness

Sanford & Linda Simmons

Aaron & Joseph Simmons

Matthew Simmons & Melissa Rosenthal, Sophie & Jonah

Wishing Your Family A

Happy PassoverThe Bobby Kronick Family

Jann Kronick-GathChance Gath Wishing Your

Family A Happy Passover

Dodie Robbins & Family

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Wishing Your Family

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Arnold & Sharon Kushner

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Jewish FederationGENERAL FUND•To Irving Bragin, in memory of your beloved wife Bea, from the Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff•To Liz & Mark Sharzer, in memory of your beloved mother & mother-in-law Marilyn Gale, from the Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff•To Bob & Susan Schrader, in memory of your beloved brother & brother-in-law John Schrader, from Sanford & Linda Simmons•To Bob & Susan Schrader, in memory of your beloved brother & brother-in-law John Schrader, from the Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff•To Maddie Gordon, sending get well wishes, from the Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff•To Barbara & Don Kaplan, in memory of your beloved nephew Conner Firstman, from

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ARLENE SOLOMON 2014 VISIONS•To Wendy Manasse Wiese, in honor of receiving the Women of VISIONS Award, from Ana Luna•To Wendy Manasse Wiese, in honor of receiving the Women of VISIONS Award, from Michelle SztaicherJewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation tributes: 562-426-7601 EXT 1314

JFCSGENERAL FUND•To Rob Feldman, congratula-tions Mr. President, from Binnie & Jack Berro•To Sandy Carr, wishing you happy & healthy on your 39th birthday, from Binnie & Jack Berro•To Sandy Carr, in honor of your special birthday & for all you have done, fom Shirley & Gene Ross•To Sandy Carr, in celebration of your special birthday, from Sadie & Dr. David Sacks•To Sandy Carr, happy every-

thing, from Sharon Kushner•To Sandy Carr, in celebration of your birthday, from Judy Lorber•To Liz Sharzer, in memory of your mother, from Pattie & Marc Davidson

MARCIE BALAN BLAKEY FUND•To Sandy Carr, in celebration of “that birthday,” from Sandy & Jerry Horwitz

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Happy Passover

•A special Happy Birthday to Harriette Ellis, from the Jewish Federation Board, Leadership & Staff

Honors & Simchahs

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

Friday, April 4 7:00 p.m. Family Shabbat ServiceSaturday, April 5 8:45 a.m. Torah Study10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service

Friday, April 11 6:00 p.m. Ruach ShabbatSaturday, April 12 8:45 a.m. Torah Study10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service

Friday, April 18 6:00 p.m. Tot Shabbat 7:00 p.m. Shabbat Evening ServiceSaturday, April 19 8:45 a.m. Torah Study10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service

Friday, April 25 6:00 p.m. Shabbat Evening ServiceSaturday, April 26 8:45 a.m. Torah Study10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service

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

Passover sederTuesday, April 15~6:30 p.m.

Adults $60 per person Children (5-12 yrs.) $30

(Children 4 and under FREE)

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At Los Alamitos Cardiovascular, we’ve been helping patientsand their families treat and manage heart disease for 35 years. Ourphysicians and staff are committed to providing our patients withthe responsive care and personal focus each one of us wants for ourown families. When you need a cardiologist, we hope you’ll considerLos Alamitos Cardiovascular.

■ With six board-certified cardiologists representing every major cardiovascular subspecialty, Los AlCardiovascular offers the most comprehensive approach to cardiovascular care in the area.

■ At our conveniently located offices, we offer our patients and their referring physicians a full-spectrum of basic through advanced outpatient diagnostic tests and therapies.

■ Our cardiologists have privileges at most area hospitals including Los Alamitos Medical Center, LongBeach Memorial Medical Center and Lakewood Regional Medical Center.

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Call for an Appointment: 562.430.7533 or 714.827.9850

3771 Katella Avenue, Suite 300Los Alamitos, California 90720

Stuart Fischer, MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, CCDSTimothy O’Neill, MDSteve Forman, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RVTBret A. Witter, MD, FACC, FACPRamandeep K. Brar, MD, FACCRobert S. Lee, MDAlan Gold, MD, Partner Emeritus

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We Mourn The Loss Of.....

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

Bea BraginLibby Cowan

Conner Firstman

Marilyn GaleFranklin HorowitzEstelle Meyerson

John Schrader

DATE: April 21 to April 25, 2014 Monday through Friday AGE: 6 to 11years LOCATION: Belmont Shore: Morning Session Belmont Heights: Afternoon Session

Your young ‘cocinero’ will learn the beautiful Spanish language by means of fun games, songs, puzzles and assembling Latin-based recipes while

making new friends!

Spring Break 2014 Spanish Cooking Camp!™

Contact Academic Learning and Languages [email protected] or (562)833-3115

NCJW Scholarships for Jewish College Students NCJW, Long Beach Section announces its annual scholar-ship competition, open to Jewish students who are permanent residents in this area with 12 completed undergraduate units or 8 graduate units of

higher education. He/she must be currently enrolled for the 2014-2015 academ-ic year in a college, univer-sity or vocational program. Scholarships can range up to $1,000. For more informa-

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• New or gently used children’s books

• Small toys (safe for young kids)

• Art supplies

• Ziploc bags; all sizes

• New coloring books & crayons

• Magazines

• New travel-sized toiletries

• New socks

• Spare change to help kids with cancer

• Large jars of peanut butter & jelly

• Granola bars; snack size cookies

• Non-perishable foods

WishlistDonated items may be dropped off at the Federation or to Big

Mitvah Day Boxes @ Congregations & Religious Schools

Volunteers & SponsorsNEEDED

See website for complete list

• A day for our whole community to come together

• Hands-on activities for children & families

• Onsite and offsite Mitzvah projects

• Opportunities to connect with local organizations

who need volunteers through the Mitzvah Fair

• Celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut- Israel Independence Day

• Kosher lunch for sale

Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Jewish Federation CampusOne Sommer Way | 3801 E. Willow Street

Sunday, May 4 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM

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