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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Season for Change Dr. Richard Marcus

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In Conversation with Binnie & Jack Berro

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Arthur & Lilly Dr. Aaron Kern

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Reflections Rabbi Nancy Myers

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Women’s Philanthropy Leading Community & Inspiring Change

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75 Years of Building Community Diamond Gala/75 Hours for 75 Years

Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Jewish Long Beach Campus One Sommer Way

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10 Alpert JCC Center for Life

September/October Programs & Events

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Rachel Roberts Manager of Marketing & Leadership Engagement

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Season for Change Dr. Richard Marcus

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It is the end of summer.

This takes on different meanings within our different contexts, but for nearly all of us it is a time of transition. August vacations are over. Our kids go back to school. We begin reflecting anew on our work, our livelihoods, our dreams, and how we Dr. Richard Marcus spend our time. Some of us mourn the impending loss of the warm sun, the beach, and the long days. Some of us eagerly anticipate the coming of the Santa Anas.

This year our transition was marked by a once in a lifetime tropical storm and a concurrent earthquake – just to make sure we are aware that change is coming!

In the Jewish world, we share the same transition as everyone else in our community, but the season holds a more profound meaning.

Elul 5783! It is a month of repentance. It is a month of reflection. It is a month of tzedakah.

We think about those we have wronged, where we have missed the mark in our lives, and where we wish to seek greater fulfillment. Why? Because it will soon be Tishrei 5784! It is the month of creation. It is the month to become inspired. It is the month from which we find our strength to grow into the year ahead. With Rosh Hashanah, the Ten Days of Repentance, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Simchat Torah, we go

through soul searching and joy to learn more about ourselves.

This concurrence of calendars and transition is a time of tremendous reward. I will become overwhelmed by a new academic year. My daughter will become overwhelmed by the expectations of her new math class or history class. My wife will become overwhelmed by new responsibilities at work (because those always seem to come all at once in August or January). Yet, we have the tools to process them. We? have the opportunity to look at our time in the sun with a feeling of rejuvenation, our overwhelm with context, and our ambition with aspiration. I reflect on where we are coming from and where we are going and take incredible elation out of all that my family has experienced. Delight or pain, two steps forward or two steps back, stupid decisions or great ones, celebrating new life or mourning new loss, all of them are an opportunity to learn and grow.

Jewish Long Beach embraces the feeling of transition from summer to fall, from Elul to Tishrei. We legally became a merged organization of the Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach and West Orange County, the Jewish Community Foundation, and the Alpert Jewish Community Center in January 2022, and that was just the beginning of our journey. We have spent over eighteen months cementing who we are, balancing this complementary mission of Building Community. We have surely opined the loss of certain aspects of our independent

organizations, but together it finally feels like we have arrived at our shared identity. Like any responsible organization, we will always reflect on where we miss the mark (and let me say, as president, where I miss the mark), but we are starting to grow from our rebirth in new and dynamic ways. If Rosh Hashanah inspires us to do even better as people, so too does it inspire us to do more as an organization.

We are ready. We have ambitious plans for new infrastructure development and new programming. Our Diamond Gala on November 11 will focus on Celebrating 75 years of Building Community (join us!). Our Annual Campaign is in full swing, and our Building for our Future Campaign is well in the making. We have new instruments for grant-making and grant-giving along with new opportunities to meet our goals through more targeted support. Our tools for tzedakah have never been as adroit as they are today at helping people support what they believe in for our community.

I am not completely giving up on summer yet. I have more kayaking to do! But, I am also overjoyed by this period of transition. I am excited to observe and repent, seek and learn, reflect and grow. I hope you will take a moment to gather your loved ones and join me in this joy of the season.

Recognizing outstanding men in our community who have gone

Above & Beyond

Above & Beyond is Men’s Philanthropy’s tradition of celebrating outstanding volunteers and lay leaders, and their service to our Kehillah (community) We are proud to introduce this year’s honorees: Beach Hillel - Leo Gruber Beth David - Lee Netzer Chabad of Los Al - Josef Levy Congregation Lubavitch - Yanki Greenspan Hebrew Academy - Roei Leon Jewish Long Beach & Alpert JCC - Jan Stein Jewish Family Children’s Service - Vic Schneidman Shul by the Shore - Ken Schlesinger Temple Beth Shalom - Eric Isenberg Temple Israel - Mark Beizer

Thank you to our generous event sponsors: Gold Sponsors

Yanki & Sarah Greenspan and Don & Andrea Kaiser

Silver Sponsors

Dr. Joel Brodsky and Mark Beizer

Bronze Sponsors

Dr. Richard Marcus, Lauren Friedman, Dr. Perry Koseff, Solar Wholesale Group, Performance Plus Tire

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JEWISH LONG BEACH & ALPERT JCC

In conversation with Binnie & Jack Deborah K. Golfarb, Binnie & Jack Berro

Many of us have noticed the Solar panels in the parking lot of the Weinberg Jewish Long Beach Campus, but not everyone knows the story and deeper meaning. Inspired by the lay leadership of the time and then CEO of the Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation, Deborah Goldfarb, our community undertook the challenge of bringing financial and environmental sustainability to the hub of Jewish life in Long Beach. Led by the generosity of Binnie & Jack Berro, and the support of numerous families in 2017, the solar project began and has helped the organization flourish.

Now in 2023, the Berro’s generosity continues, as the Solar Panels became an official asset of Jewish Long Beach. To mark this occasion, now interim CEO of Jewish Long Beach, Deborah Goldfarb had the chance to catch up with Binnie and Jack.

DG: Binnie and Jack, we are so grateful to arrive at this moment in our 75th year, so it feels special to revisit the beginnings of this project, and how you originally got involved.

JB: Binnie and I were both born and raised

here in Long Beach.

BB: We joined the JCC Community as a young couple, raising a growing family, and wanting to meet people and get involved.

DG: How did your involvement with the campus and solar project start?

JB: Of course, we were thrilled when plans were set for a new facility in the 1990s, and I enjoyed serving on the Building Committee. We are very proud and comforted by everything that is afforded people on our campus, from the Early Childhood Education Center, Jewish Family Children Service, Long Beach Hillel, Jessie Butler Senior luncheons, our Alban Fitness Center, and our Mary Alpert Pool, plus all that happens here. Having had children, grandchildren, and now great-grandchildren in the programs, we want the organization to prosper.

BB: Therefore, it made sense to cut expenses and help our environment through the addition of Solar Panels on parking lot and rooftop.

Our hope was to preserve, maintain, and to strengthen what our community built through

many years.

DG: What can this project teach the community about sustainability?

BB: In order to stay strong and flourish, we must keep up with the times!

DG: What do you wish for the future of Jewish Long Beach?

BB: L’Dor V’Dor, to pass it down from generation to generation, so that others may benefit. It was there for our young family and for our aging parents.

JB: Our greatest wish is that we will always have a place to call home for our community.

DG: What advice do you have for young people who want to get involved?

BB: Jump in early to reap all of the benefits along the way!

JB: Yes, it’s time for our younger generation to step up and take a leadership role for themselves, their families, and their community.

DG: Thank you both for all you have done, and the example you have created for leadership now and into the future.

Everyone can leave a legacy. What will yours be?

Jewish Long Beach Legacy Committee invites you to a

Legacy Seminar on Tuesday, Oct 10 at 6:30 PM in the Lipeles Auditorium at the Alpert JCC on the Weinberg Jewish Long Beach Campus

Featuring a panel of experts on Trusts, Financial Planning, and Insurance. Learn how the charitable organizations you care about can carry on your legacy after you're gone, and brush up on the upcoming tax law changes and the latest in financial planning. Panel moderated by Deborah Goldfarb. Light refreshments will be served.

Pre-reception for Jewish Long Beach Legacy Society members. Contact Kevin Giser at kgiser@jewishlongbeach.org for more information.

Jewish Long Beach & Alpert JCC to participate in Long Beach Gives for 4th Year in a Row Susan Paletz | Director of Fund and Community Development

Jewish Long Beach & Alpert JCC is happy to announce that we will be taking part in Long Beach gives for our 4th year in a row. Long Beach Gives is a citywide, online fundraising campaign to raise awareness and inspire community giving for Long Beach nonprofits.

On September 21 we will raise funds that will expand our family engagement programming.

The Alpert JCC prides itself on being a safe, nurturing environment for children of all ages and their families. We look forward to developing programs that will be free or at an extremely low cost, including Family Paint Nights, Gym Days, and Swim Days. The goal is to have a safe and enriching atmosphere for children and their families to enjoy and 4 | CHRONICLE

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connect with other local families.

In addition, we are expanding our KESHER After-school Enrichment program to include a wide range of activities and give children the opportunity to use the resources on our Campus to enjoy sports, swimming, technology, cooking, and more. KESHER students also receive daily homework help and enjoy holiday celebrations.

Early giving for Long Beach Gives begins on September 14. Please visit alpertjcc.org/donate to make a difference and make Family Engagement available to all in our community.

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JEWISH LONG BEACH & ALPERT JCC

Jewish Long Beach & Alpert JCC celebrates Years of

1948-2023

Diamond Gala 75th Birthday Celebration with Silent Auction, Raise the Paddle, Kosher Dinner, Drinks, Dancing, and more

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Co-Chairs: Kristina Shafton & Anna Salusky

Make our Birthday Celebration a night to remember by becoming a Gala Sponsor! $18,000 • 10 Tickets, full-page digital ad $10,000 • 8 Tickets, full-page digital ad $5,000 • 6 Tickets, 1/2-page digital ad $2,500 • 4 Tickets, digital listing $1,000 • 2 Tickets, digital listing Corporate/Individual Underwriting Opportunities: Dinner Wine, Dessert, Production/Lighting, Bar, Centerpieces, Décor, Photography, Auction

Building Community 75 Hours

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Our 4th annual multimedia, communitymatching fundraiser

11-14 SAT - TUES

Made possible by the generosity of Judi & Gordon Lentzner, Amy & Rich Lipeles, Sandy & Daryl Phillips, Susan Stuhlbarg, and Anonymous Donors Support the Annual Campaign and Programs while learning how Jewish Long Beach & Alpert JCC partners with Jewish organizations throughout Long Beach and West Orange County to serve the most vulnerable among us and advance Jewish life here, in Israel, and beyond.

For more information, contact Kevin Giser at kgiser@jewishlongbeach.org or (562) 426-7601 x1011

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CONVERSATIONS

Arthur and Lilly - My Father’s Story Dr. Aaron Kern | Jewish Long Beach & Alpert JCC Board

My father, born in Vienna in 1928, lived a normal life until the arrival of the Nazis.

His parents, had to make the unimaginably difficult decision of sending him alone at age 11 to a children’s home in France with the hope of eventually reuniting in the United States. Unfortunately, neither his parents, nor his brother, were able to find a way out. They were deported to Opole, Poland where they ultimately perished.

After living in France for about one year, my father was fortunate enough to get on a Kindertransport (rescue effort of children from Nazi-controlled territory), to the United States, initially staying with a foster family and later with distant family members. Not long after his arrival in New York, he became a Bar Mitzvah. The ceremony occurred in a large synagogue where a double Bar Mitzvah was common. The other Bar Mitzvah came from a large and apparently well-to-do family. While this other boy was surrounded by family, my father had no one present on this “special” day, except for a 12-year-old boy who had arrived in the US on the same ship. The family of the other Bar Mitzvah was either oblivious to the circumstance or just didn’t care. In any case, my father described his Bar Mitzvah as “the most bittersweet day of his life.”

In spite of his experience, Dad never looked back. He attended college and obtained an engineering degree. While studying at CCNY, he met my mother and, noting she was more skilled in math, asked if they could study together. That was the beginning of a relationship that led to their marriage. They subsequently moved to California, which is where I entered the picture.

Approximately 20 years ago, Dad decided he wanted to return to Vienna to visit his childhood apartment, if possible. His first try was unsuccessful. But then, while on a cruise, he met a couple who happened to live in Vienna and, after hearing his story, offered to make a connection. In March 2003, he and my mother went to Vienna to see his childhood home. It was occupied by a journalist and her 11-year-old daughter, Lilly. Dad shared stories with them about his mother, Frieda Kernberg, and their family. He recounted memories of the apartment and pointed out details of the old bedrooms and piano room. In doing so, he forged a special bond with Lilly.

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project, Lilly wrote the following letter to Frieda (translated from German): Dear Frieda!

I live in the apartment you lived in at the time. My room is the piano room. I met your son Oswald Arthur. He survived and is a very dear person. He got married and had four children. His wife is also very nice. He met her when she was writing him a math paper at university. He loved it so much that he fell in love with her.

I hope you like it in heaven.

Your Lilly!

Lilly’s contribution to “A Letter to the Stars” was picked up by the German-language daily newspaper Kurier and included a small photo of Lilly holding a photo of my dad’s mother.

Soon, the phones were ringing off the hook in the Kurier’s office. A woman called repeatedly, adamantly insisting that she must speak with Lilly. Per protocol, the paper initially declined.

But as the woman was so insistent, they finally relented. But why was this woman so insistent?

It turned out that prior to their deportment to Opole, my grandparents had entrusted their most important documents to a close friend, who in turn, gave them to a cousin for safekeeping. It was this cousin, who after 50+ years, recognized the photo of my grandmother and wanted to return the long-guarded documents.

Two interesting asides: 1) The cousin moved 4 times in the interval. The papers, apparently secured to the bottom of a piece of furniture, traveled with her each time.

2) The article was published in a newspaper which the cousin would not normally have read. It so happened that on this particular day, her husband went to purchase her “regular” newspaper but it was sold out. He thus brought her an alternative newspaper, about which she was none too happy, but ended up leafing through it which is when she discovered my grandmother’s photo.

Having lived in the same apartment as my father had left a lasting impact on Lilly. Twenty years later, she arranged for the placement of a Stolperstein (stumbling stone), a brass memorial plaque placed in the sidewalk in front of the apartment to memorialize the lives of my grandparents and uncle. The ceremony took place exactly on my 70th birthday! To my surprise, Lilly and her mother had placed enlarged photos of my grandparents, uncle and father on the front of the building along with beautiful flowers. Lilly also arranged for a friend to sing Avenu Malkenu – the most spiritual version I have ever heard. It was a

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most emotional day but gratifying in knowing that the names of my grandparents and uncle are now memorialized.

Lilly was fascinated by my father’s history and documented his life and their friendship in a book entitled: “Arthur and Lilly”. It was published in German a number of years ago, and is finally being published in English and will be released this October. Lilly will be engaged in a national book tour starting in October, with several presentations in the Long Beach area, including at the Alpert JCC on Nov. 16.

“Arthur and Lilly: The Girl and the Holocaust Survivor” will be released on October 23 by TitleTown. The book is currently available for pre-order on Amazon. All of Lilly’s speaking engagements can be found at: lillymaier.wordpress.com.

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Hillel International Initiative to Confront Antisemitism on College Campuses Welcomes 10 New Schools Long Beach State University has joined Hillel International’s Campus Climate Initiative (CCI) as part of a proactive response to the increasing incidents of antisemitism in the United States. As the world’s largest Jewish student organization, Hillel International’s CCI is entering its fourth year and focuses on fostering an inclusive and safe campus environment for Jewish students, free from antisemitism, harassment, and marginalization.

The CCI program brings together Hillel International, Beach Hillel, higher education administrators, and campus-based professionals to collaborate on improving the campus climate for Jewish students. By joining this initiative, Long Beach State aims to address the pressing issues of antisemitism and create an atmosphere where Jewish students can freely express their identities.

The program includes 10 new campuses

this year, including Long Beach State University, which adds to the 40 institutions that have participated in CCI since its inception. Participants in previous cohorts have reported increased understanding of Jewish identity, diversity within the Jewish community, manifestations of antisemitism, and the distinction between criticism of Israel and antisemitism. The program’s emphasis on crafting tailored action plans for each institution ensures that Long Beach State and other participants will actively contribute to enhancing inclusion and combating antisemitism as part of a comprehensive approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts.

Long Beach State’s commitment to the CCI demonstrates their dedication to creating a campus environment where all students feel valued, respected, and safe. Through this

collaboration, Long Beach State University joins the ranks of institutions across the nation that are taking tangible steps to combat antisemitism and promote inclusivity.

Student leaders from CSULB visit Israel in June, 2023 with Beach Hillel Executive Director ChayaLeah Sufrin.

Hebrew High Celebrates its 20th year!

Dora Lieberman

This September 10, 2023, Hebrew High will celebrate 20 years of accredited Jewish courses with a new course for teens. The new course is titled “Jewish Wellness.”

For years, local teens have enjoyed the Hebrew High program that offers busy high school students a unique opportunity to enhance their Jewish education and scholastic requirements. Students can efficiently advance in both areas by earning college credits while studying Jewish topics.

Here’s what people are saying about Hebrew High “The meaningful accredited course provides an excellent opportunity for our teenage students to earn college credits while making friends and receiving a meaningful Jewish education.” Says Mike F., a former student.

“I always look forward to Sundays because I love attending Hebrew High. It is a wonderful place to learn about Judaism under amazing teachers, discuss Jewish topics, and meet with other teenagers like me. The community is so warm and makes me feel so welcome.” -- Eva L., student “When you walk in, you’re greeted with a hearty “Boker Tov!” which is Hebrew for “Good Morning!” followed by a sincere “How are you doing?” It’s so pleasant to have teachers that truly listen and respect what we say.”” -- Sophia M., a former student

“Being Jewish can often feel isolating since we are a minority, but Hebrew High has people who understand me. It is comforting that after a long week of explaining my Jewish holidays and practices, I have somewhere I fit in unapologetically. It’s truly a healing experience.” -- David K. student “Beyond the intrinsic experience of continuing my Jewish education, another massive benefit of Hebrew High has been adding classes and college credits, which will make my college applications stand out and save time and money.”” -- Jacob F. a former student “I am grateful that Mr. G Scholarship Fund allowed my kids this opportunity to continue their Jewish education in a way that challenges them, helps them grow, and boosts their secular education requirements.” -- Parents of students What is the accredited course for 20232024?

The new “Jewish Wellness” course introduces students to the Tanya, a timeless groundbreaking Jewish text from 1796 that still plays a crucial role in shaping today’s Jewish world. The Jewish Wellness course offers profound insights into Jewish values, human psychology, personal growth, and our ultimate purpose. In addition, the Jewish Wellness course presents Torahbased tools that enable students to gain selfunderstanding and an empowering, eyeJEWISHLONGBEACH.ORG

opening unique Jewish world outlook.

How does it work?

Hebrew High/CteenU offers Yeshiva University courses, textbooks, and exams for teens from local public high schools.

When?

Teens meet from 10 am to 12 pm on select Sundays throughout the school year in Los Alamitos.

How do I get college credits?

Students receive college electives from Yeshiva University directly upon completion of the program.

For more information contact Rabbi Shmuel Marcus at 714.828.1851.

Students of Hebrew High CteenU proudly display their certificate of completion of the Israel and Me course of 2022/2023.

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REFLECTIONS

Can You Forgive?

Rabbi Nancy Rita Myers | Beth David

Oh, the simplicity of the words, “Forgive and forget.” It just rolls off the tongue. But for any of us who have been hurt, angered, belittled, and even worse, it is very difficult.

There’s an account of a rabbi who delivered a sermon one morning about the importance of forgiving one’s enemy. Immediately afterwards, he asked, “How many of you are willing to forgive your Rabbi Nancy Rita Myers enemies?” About half held up their hands. Shaking his head unsatisfied, he repeated his question, “It’s almost the High Holy Days. How many of you are willing to forgive your enemies?” This time, he received a response of about 80 percent. Still unconvinced, he asked again.

With all thoughts now on lunch, everyone raised their hands except one elderly lady in the rear. “Mrs. Cohen, are you not willing to forgive your enemies?” the rabbi wearily inquired. “I don’t have any,” she replied. “Mrs. Cohen, that is very unusual. How old are you?” “Ninety three,” she asserted. “Mrs. Cohen, please come down in front and tell the congregation how a person can live to be ninety-three, and not have an enemy in the world.”

The little lady tottered down the aisle, very slowly turned around, and said, “It’s easy, I just outlived the bastards.”

Oh, perhaps we can’t or shouldn’t expect to outlive

all who have harmed us. Maybe there’s something we can do in the meantime. As we prepare for the High Holy Days, forgiving and asking for forgiveness are essential themes of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Maimonides, a great sage who lived in the Middle Ages, wrote “It is forbidden for a person to be cruel and refuse to be appeased. Rather, he should be easily pacified, but hard to anger. When the person who wronged him asks for forgiveness, he should forgive him with a complete heart and a willing spirit. Even if he aggravated and wronged him severely, he should not seek revenge or bear a grudge.”

Maimonides teaches the importance of forgiveness.

However, letting go of our disappointment, anger, hurt, and pain can at times feel impossible. I have struggled with it for years. On my mother’s side of the family, people keep grudges for decades. Yikes! I have found though if I can understand the other person’s pain, grief, insecurity, and fear; it is much easier to let things roll off my back. I ask myself what challenges is the other person facing. Could they be having a hard time at work, in school, with their family, or significant other? Maybe they aren’t able to express their remorse in a clear way but I can see that they are struggling. I try to not take things so personally but more of a reflection where he/ she is at. With some compassion, I’m less likely to be offended or wounded and it is easier to be appeased.

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Synagogue Directory Beit HaLev  I

P.O. Box 2279 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Rabbi Galit Levy-Slater 562.715.0888 duets@icloud.com www.beithalev.com­­­ R Beth David 

6100 Hefley St. Westminster, CA 92683 Rabbi Nancy Myers 714.892.6623 tbdavid@templebethdavid.org www.templebethdavid.org O Chabad of Los Alamitos & Cypress 

12340 Seal Beach Blvd. Suite B-219 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Rabbi Shmuel Marcus 714.828.1851 smarcus@jewishcypress.com www.chabadlosal.com

Chabad of West Orange County/ O Congregation Adat Israel  5052 Warner Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Rabbi Aron David Berkowitz 714.846.2285 info@chabadhb.com www.chabadhb.com

O Congregation Lubavitch 

3981 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 Rabbi Yitzchok Newman 562.596.1681 yitzyg@aol.com

I Congregation Shir Chadash 

6440 Del Amo Blvd.

Lakewood, CA 90713 Rabbi Karen Isenberg 562.429.0715 csclakewood@dslextreme.com www.csclakewood.org

Congregation Sholom of Leisure World, Seal Beach  C Mail to: PO Box 2901 Seal Beach, CA 90740 1421 Northwood Road Seal Beach, CA 90740 President Carol A. Stern Levine Phone: Direct 562.505.3622 Phone: Membership 562.430.7040 congsholomlwsb@gmail.com I P’nai Or 

3955 N. Studebaker Road Long Beach, CA 90808 Email: info@pnaior.org Website: www.pnaior.org

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3801 E. Willow Street Long Beach, California 90815 Rabbi Abba Perelmuter 562.621.9828 rabbi@shulbytheshore.org www.shulbytheshore.org

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R Temple Beth Ohr 

15721 E. Rosecrans Ave. La Mirada, CA 90638 Rabbi Dr. Mark Goldfarb Phone: 714.521.6765 office@tbolm.org www.tbolm.org

C Temple Beth Shalom 

3635 Elm Avenue Long Beach, CA 90807 Rabbi Menachem Mirski 562.426.6413 office@tbslb.org www.tbslb.org R Temple Israel 

269 Loma Ave. Long Beach, CA 90803 Rabbi Scott Fox 562.434.0996 info@tilb.org www.tilb.org

Temple Ner Tamid of Downey  I 10629 Lakewood Boulevard Downey, CA 90241 Rabbi Daniel Mehlman 562.861.9276 C Conservative  I Independent  O Orthodox  R Reform 

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Can You Forgive?

What is Women’s Philanthropy: Leading Community and Inspiring Change

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So if I were to ask you, “How many of you are willing to forgive your enemies.” How would you respond? Maybe we can consider it for the sake of our health, wellbeing, family, and friendship circle. Selicha, forgiveness, is hard.

It’s hard to let go but often we have to. We can’t wait to outlive our adversaries, instead we can try to live and let live. With an open heart, an openness for selicha, we can move on to a new stage of relating to others and living our lives fully.

May this be a year where our hearts are big enough to pardon the offenses of others.

May we be able to restart and maintain our relationships. And may we find greater fulfillment in this new year.

Susan Paletz | Director of Community & Fund Development

Women philanthropists are the changemakers and community shapers of the world.

We are sisters and daughters, mothers, and friends, compassionate and committed women at every stage of life and career.

It’s not just about writing a check. Join us, get involved, give back, and have fun. Be a part of the community of women who care.

Women’s Philanthropy Sukkot Dinner Thursday, October 5, 6:00 pm At the Alpert JCC on the Weinberg Jewish Long Beach Campus Celebrate the lovely harvest holiday of Sukkot with food and friendship as we dine under the stars in our beautiful Sukkah. Enjoy a Mediterranean dinner and dessert at $10 per person. Please RSVP to Susan Paletz at spaletz@alpertjcc.org

Pink goes with everything! Women’s Philanthropy had a blast seeing the Barbie movie in theaters in July.

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TEMPLE BETH SHALOM for High Holidays!

Rabbi Cantor Menachem Mirski

LEV CHADASH V'RUACH CHADASHAH – A New Heart And A New Spirit

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What can we learn from the Pittsburg synagogue shooting?

Meredith Burke | Director of Community Security

On August 3, 2023, the shooter in the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history was sentenced to death, following the unanimous vote of a federal jury that found the attacker guilty of 63 federal crimes, including hate crime charges.

As we approach the Meredith Burke High Holidays season, life-saving lessons can be learned from the October 27, 2018 attack on three congregations at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where 11 were killed and 6 others wounded when the shooter entered the chapel and began firing an automatic weapon.

1. Active Threat Situations Can Happen Anywhere Like many victims of active threat situations, the Tree of Life congregants felt they worshipped in a safe community and did not anticipate an attack would ever occur there. However, unexpected shootings and other life-threatening attacks can, and do, happen everywhere.

2. We Cannot Predict the Next Active Threat Event, but We Can Prepare for It The Tree of Life congregants had received extensive training through their security program, including Countering Active Threat and Stop the Bleed courses, as recently as one month before the attack. Surviving congregants credit the training with saving their lives that day. Remembering the “Run, Hide, Fight” model, survivors ran, hid, and ran again to safety. Jewish Long Beach offers the same training to the public every month, free of charge. Please see the Community

Calendar for upcoming training dates at the Alpert JCC. If you want training in person at your Jewish communal facility, please email me at mburke@jewishlongbeach.org. Take the training!

3. Always Carry a Mobile Telephone on Your Person One month before the attack, training was held at the Tree of Life synagogue during which Security Director Brad Orsini convinced Rabbi Jeffrey Myers that he should always carry a mobile telephone with him, even during services. Rabbi Myers heeded that advice, had his phone on his person, and was the first person to call 9-1-1 to report the shooting.

Mrs. Audrey Glickman, a survivor of the attack, advises women to wear clothing that has pockets large enough to hold their mobile telephone. As she led services that day, her telephone was in her purse away from her because the pants she was wearing that day had very small pockets. Her experience inspired Mrs. Glickman to author and illustrate the book, “Pockets: The Problem with Society is in Women’s Clothing,” which includes do-ityourself instructions for creating pockets in clothing. An alternative could be wearing your cell phone on a neck lanyard to ensure it is always nearby should you need it.

4. Know Your Environment How well do you know your facility? Once they realized there was a gunman in the building, the survivors of the Tree of Life attack ran, knowing that seconds mattered and realizing if they had stayed in the sanctuary they would have been shot. Some did not feel they could safely run to an exit, so they decided to hide. They found an office where they could do so. Later, when they felt they could, they ran

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to the closest exit.

Most facilities have an Emergency Operations Plan and post the location of their emergency equipment and medical supplies. Get to know these plans for the buildings you occupy regularly. Don’t be satisfied with just reviewing the plans. Walk around and physically locate the exits, alarm buttons, fire extinguishers, and medical equipment. Create an emergency operations plan for your home, and ensure your family members know how to exit, where to hide, what items might be used to fight, and where medical supplies are kept.

5. Practice Situational Awareness Some of the Tree of Life survivors described the initial gunshots as sounding like “a clattering noise … like a coat rack had fallen” and “a loud crashing sound … like someone had dropped a tray of glasses.” One survivor stated he did not hear any shots but heard a noise which caused him to turn around and see a man with a gun pointing at him. Although they did not describe the sounds as gunfire, the congregants immediately realized the sounds they heard were not normal for the situation.

Being observant allowed the survivors to quickly make decisions about how to respond.

These actions saved their lives. When you regularly practice situational awareness, you gain the advantage of time to react, decide upon a plan, and commit to action. BeAware: An Introduction to Situational Awareness is another Jewish Long Beach security training course that focuses on how to practice situational awareness every day.

While we will never forget the lives taken during the Pittsburgh Synagogue attack, we can honor the victims by taking to heart the lessons learned from that day.

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“I don’t think of all the misery, but of the beauty that still remains.”Anne Frank Mazel tov to this year’s Evelyn Linden Baldwin Youth Creative Writing Contest Winners and Participants Dana Schneider-Chanzit | Director of Jewish Life & Culture

Participants were prompted to write a poem or piece of prose, inspired by the quote from Anne Frank, about a person finding hope during a challenging time. What helps them keep going?

Is there something that gives them comfort?

How do they find strength to keep moving forward? Works could be inspired by someone they know, someone from history, or a fictional character. We are proud to announce this year’s winners and participants. Winners earned scholarships in the amount of $250 for 1st Place and $100 for 2nd Place. Our judges were deeply moved by the submissions.

Mazel tov to our four winners 1st Place High School Division Sarah Madden “In the Face of Unpreventable Catastrophe” 2nd Place High School Division Hayden Nguyen “Judaism in America”

1st Place Middle School Division Sara’le Kievman “One Small Thing” 2nd Place Middle School Division Sydney Dickman “But We Never Lost Hope” Thank you to all of this year’s participants Lee-El Albert, “Life Still Goes On” Ariana Brilliant, “Finding Hope” Ashley Dayani, “Red Stars” Sydney Dickman, “But We Never Lost Hope” Britney Emankhu, “A Righteous Recovery” Cooper Evans, “Phases” Justin Fine, “Lost At Night” Shimon Golan, “Untitled” Chana Hershkovich, “My Brain My Heart, Myself” Elisa Hodgson, “Chai Lattes” Matilda Iem, “A Mother’s Dedication To The Future Generation”

Celia Jorgenson, “My Tree” Sara’le Kievman, “One Small Thing” Ellie Levine, “Lost In Silence” Joy Liu, “A Girl With(Out) Hope” Sarah Madden, “In The Face Of Unpreventable Catastrophe” Michael Mahgerefteh, “Untitled” Dina Morten, “Finding Light In A Dark Time” Makena Nebres, “The Forgotten Monarch” Hayden Nguyen, “Judaism In America” Cole Ritter, “The Quiet Fields” Ariel Shayesteh, “Moving Forward And Forgetting The Past” Gavi Tenenbaum, “On The Great Battlefield” Raquel Turndorf, “How To Go” Alice Vasquez, “We Will Be Stereotyped No More” Chaya Weinbaum, “The Light At The End Of The Tunnel” Tali Weingarten, “There Is Hope” Autumn Yang, “A Mess”

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Refreshing ways to stay hydrated this summer Elsie Bennett | Director of Fitness, Wellness, and Aquatics

Summer may be winding down, but the Long Beach heat is here to stay. It’s important to maintain your summer hydration habits year-round. If you struggle to remember to drink more water- you’re not alone! Consider setting a goal this Rosh Hashana to commit to your hydration. Your body will thank you! This berry smoothie is refreshing, and it is loaded with polyphenols and phytonutrients so it’s sure to keep hunger at bay for a few hours! I don’t find that I have a huge appetite during these hot summer days, but I have really been enjoying sipping on these delicious refreshing smoothies. Kids will love the fresh fruit flavors, too!

Summer Berry Smoothie • 1 banana • 1 cup frozen strawberries • 1 cup frozen blueberries • 1 cup frozen blackberries • 1/2 cup frozen cherries • 4 ice cubes

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Here is one of my favorite smoothies. You can substitute plant-based alternatives, agave, or no honey to make this recipe vegan or plant-based.

Place the banana, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, ice cubes, chia seeds, and flaxseeds into a blender. Pour in water, milk, or plant-based milk. Add yogurt of your choice and honey or agave. Puree until smooth.

If you don’t have time for a smoothie, just add some frozen or fresh fruit to your bottle of water to add some flavor! Some of my favorites are blueberries, strawberries, peaches, or mangoes.

Cheers to a refreshing Summer of Fun! Stay cool and hydrated!

• 1 TBSP chia seeds • 1 TBSP ground flaxseeds • 1 cup water, milk, or plant-based milk.

• 3/4 cup vanilla yogurt (or plant-based yogurt - Kite Hill) • 1/2 teaspoon honey/Agave (Optional)

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Nuturing Futures: The Unique Intersection of Community, Security, and Growth at the Hebrew Academy Rochie Popack

At the heart of the Hebrew Academy Community Day School lies a profoundly ingrained value system that fosters a sense of community, safety, and individual belonging.

This value system is the cornerstone of our commitment to providing a secure and nurturing environment where students can flourish academically and personally.

From the moment Roei and his giant smile walked through the gates of the Hebrew Academy campus, our community felt his impact. As one parent expressed, ‘When Roei first arrived, I wondered how this smile could be associated with security. As time passed, I quickly realized that his ever-present smile, professionalism, and warmth reflected the safety and community we cherish. His reassuring presence goes beyond just a sense of security; it’s a testament to the Hebrew Academy’s commitment to our children’s well-being.”

Roei’s engaging demeanor, impressive IDF combat veteran background, and rigorous security training are breaking the mold of traditional security personnel. His belief in safeguarding people over physical barriers highlights our shared philosophy: we are not just an educational institution but a community where every individual’s sense of security, safety, and belonging is paramount.

Roei’s commitment to this ethos reflects his daily interactions and crucial role in enhancing the Hebrew Academy’s security posture. Roei’s collaboration with Alon Stivi from Direct Measures International (DMI) and GoWare Inc. (GWI) has been instrumental to the integration DHS certified security training and state-of-theart technologies like AI-powered cameras that bolster threat detection capabilities and provide real-time alerts to authorities of potential dangers.

Furthermore, Roei’s strategic alliances underscore the commitment to a multifaceted approach to safety. His collaboration with Meredith Burke from Jewish Long Beach and partnerships with local police agencies exemplify our dedication to a unified and dynamic security protocol. Through meticulous coordination and joint training exercises, he ensures our defenses are robust, constantly evolving to provide a safe and academically enriching environment.

This integrated approach to security, where technology, personal interaction, and community collaboration harmonize, mirrors the school’s commitment to holistic growth. The Hebrew Academy Community Day School takes pride in

its nurturing atmosphere, where dedicated staff, advanced security protocols, and communitycentric ethos converge, creating an environment that is safe, warm, and conducive to academic excellence. Roei’s invaluable contribution empowers our students, staff, and parents to focus on the essential journey of education and personal growth. His warm, reassuring presence reflects the broader community that permeates our school - a spirit defined by unity, dedication, and the pursuit of academic excellence.

Each day at the Hebrew Academy is permeated by passionate educators, devoted staff, and motivated students who breathe life into our value system. One teacher aptly said, “The joy and security that begins with Roei’s morning greeting permeates our classrooms, helping us impart knowledge, inspire curiosity, and nurture personal growth. This holistic approach enables the students to thrive academically, emotionally, and spiritually.”

The transformative power of education isn’t confined to the classroom. It’s reflected in every interaction and experience at the Hebrew Academy, “At the Hebrew Academy, we champion the uniqueness of each child.

Our holistic approach is deeply rooted in safety, well-being, and fostering joy alongside academic growth. Our curriculum isn’t just about learning; it’s about nurturing intellectual curiosity, building emotional resilience, and instilling a strong moral responsibility.” shares Rabbi Popack, lower school administrator, “This isn’t just our approach - it’s our shared passion and the very ‘why’ of the Hebrew Academy.”

The Hebrew Academy Community Day School transcends the boundaries of a traditional educational institution. We are a tightly-knit community dedicated to nurturing future leaders and empowering each student to embrace their full potential. With Roei’s genuine warmth and dedication, alongside our passionate educators, committed staff, and inspired students, we embody shared community values that set us apart. The transformative power of education truly shines within our secure, nurturing, and academically enriching environment. Here, students find their voice, foster a profound sense of community, and gain the confidence to impact the world positively.

At the ‘Above & Beyond’ event presented by Jewish Long Beach’s Men’s Philanthropy on August 24, 2023, Roei Leon from the Hebrew Academy was honored for his significant contributions to community safety and wellbeing.

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See What’s Happening in Your Community Jewish Long Beach and Alpert JCC Tuesday, October 10, 6:30 pm Legacy Seminar Featuring a panel of experts on Trusts, Financial Planning, and Insurance. See ad on page 4.

Beth David Thursday, September 7, 12:00 pm Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Myers.

Friday, September 8, 7:30 pm Beth David Choir Shabbat Service Happy 60th birthday Beth David Saturday, September 9, 7:15 pm The Healthy Balance Between Oy & Joy. Create your own uplifting plan for the New Year at Selichot with Keri Gee Semmelman, Happiness Historian, inspiring keynote speaker, and former “Huggee” the Clown.

Sunday, September 10, 8:00 am - 2:30 pm Blood Drive Contact Cathy Neiderman to reserve your spot at 714.892.6623.

Wednesday, September 13, Dodger game at Dodger Stadium against the San Diego Padres. There will be a bus at Beth David to pick everyone up. $65 includes ticket and bus transportation.

For reservations go to www.templebethdavid.org/ events/its-time-for-dodgers-baseball/ Saturday, September 16, 4:00 pm Tashlich at Bolsa Chica State Beach. Not too far from Jack-in-the-box. Bring your own chairs, breadcrumbs, water, and dinner.

Sunday, September 17, 10:00 am 2nd day Rosh Hashanah Service Huntington Beach Central Park, meet behind the library.

Saturday, September 30, 9:00 am Torah Study with Rabbi Myers, study Ecclesiastes in the Sukkah Saturday, September 30, 10:30 am Tot Shabbat for Sukkot with Rabbi Myers and Cantor Linder Sunday, October 1, 10:30 am Brotherhood and Adult Education brunch. This brunch will be a program about the 60 years of history of Beth David. Those with the longest membership in the synagogue will be speaking about our early days as a congregation. Speakers will include Lois Abrams, Michelle Sandler, and others.

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experts in the fields of women’s heart and brain health. RSVP to.sisterhood@templebethdavid.org Saturday, October 21, 9:00 am Torah Study with Rabbi Myers Saturday, October 28, 7:30 pm “Celebration” Cantors’ Concert at Beth David featuring Cantor Kelly Cooper of Temple Israel, Tonoccus McClain, Jacob Ben-Shmuel, and our own Cantor Nancy Linder. General Admission is $54, $72 at the door, and non-members.

Religious School at Beth David Sunday, September 10, 9:00 am First day of Jewish School. It’s not too late to enroll your child or encourage your grandchild to attend our school so that he or she can learn and experience our wonderful heritage with other Jewish children in the community. Whether Kindergarten, Bar/ Bat Mitzvah age or somewhere in between, Beth David’s Jewish School is a welcoming place for all.

For more information, contact Elliot Semmelman at tbdrschool@templebethdavid.org or 310.487.9355.

NCJW Greater Long Beach & West Orange County Wednesday, September 13, 6:00 pm At the Alpert JCC on the Weinberg Jewish Long Beach Campus.

Help pack abortion comfort kits and hear speakers from Planned Parenthood and Family Planning Associates. We’ll write thank you notes to the providers on the front lines, and a personal note to put in each kit.

Thursday, September 21, online at Long Beach Gives We are excited to be raising funds to build Abortion After-Care Comfort Kits. We are serving Planned Parenthood and FPA Women’s Health in Long Beach and other nearby town clinics that provide abortion and other reproductive services for those coming from out of state to find help. www.ncjwlongbeach. org/lbgives September 28, October 26 4th Thursday of the Month Movies at a member’s house (address given at registration). Socialize, watch together, and discuss.

Visit our website for updated information. Email questions to programs@ncjwlongbeach.org For more information call 657.235.2511 or email info@ncjwlongbeach.org or go to www. ncjwlongbeach.org for updated information.

Orange County Jewish Genealogical Society (OCJGS) Sunday, August 27, 10:00 am Serafima Velkovich Arolsen Archives: History, Exploration, and Online Access

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Sunday, September 10, 10:00 am David Brill Getting the Most from Russian Empire Revision Lists For more information and to register please visit OCJGS.org Temple Beth Shalom Thursdays, 7:00 pm Adult Learning Talmud and Torah Classes with Rabbi Mirski Sunday, September 17, 5:00 pm Second Day Rosh Hashanah Taschlich & Community Shofar Blowing at Scherer Park Pond For more information, please visit tbslb.org CSULB Jewish Studies Program The CSULB Jewish Studies Program will be hosting our Speaker Series in person at the Alpert JCC on the Weinberg Jewish Long Beach Campus. Lectures are free, open to the community, and begin at 7:00 pm.

Monday, September 11 CSULB Jewish Studies Program welcomes Dr. Jenny Caplan to Long Beach for her talk: “All Joking Aside: The Evolution of American Jewish Humor.”

The author of the new book, Funny, You Don’t Look Funny: Judaism and Humor from the Silent Generation to Millennials, Dr. Caplan explores Jewish humor from a religious studies perspective, looking at how American Jews use humor to “do Jewish.” Dr. Caplan is the new Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati Chair in Judaic Studies at the University of Cincinnati.

Dr. Jenny Caplan

Monday, October 16 We welcome back Dr. Dov Waxman for his talk, “Assessing Antisemitism in America Today.”

“Antisemitism seems to be resurgent in the United States today, and American Jews are increasingly concerned about it. There is, however, little agreement over how much antisemitism there actually is, where it is coming from, and why it is growing. In my talk, I will discuss different ways of assessing antisemitism. I will also weigh in on the ongoing debate over whether leftwing or rightwing antisemitism is the biggest problem currently facing American Jews” Dr. Waxman stated.

Dr. Dov Waxman

Dr. Waxman is the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation Chair in Israel Studies and Director of the UCLA Y&S Nazarian Center for Israel Studies.

For more information, please contact Dr. Jeffrey Blutinger, Jeffrey.Blutinger@csulb.edu

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FROM JEWISH LONG BEACH & ALPERT JCC BOARD, LEADERSHIP & STAFF IN MEMORY OF Mildred Muriel Hattenbach Beloved grandmother to Scott Sterling Joe Lissak Beloved husband to Natalie Lissak Vera Lubman Beloved mother to Larry Lubman & Melodee Levy Harley Rockoff Beloved father to Ron Rockoff Etta Lackman Beloved mother & motherin-law to Cheryl Lackman Feinberg & Ron Solomon Steven Fried Beloved cousin to Eileen Tobey to Howard Tobey Karen Mino Beloved mother-in-law to Edie Mino

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B’nei Mitzot Reina Bartee Saturday, October 21, 10:30 am Beth David Reina is a 7th-grade student at Bell Intermediate. She has a love for life and loves being a part of anything that enriches that. Her hobbies include dancing, drawing, crafts, music, and traveling.

For her mitzvah project, she wants to show how her Jewish faith enriches and Reina Bartee connects her to the community. Just one example was during dance camp this summer, she volunteered to help other girls from different schools to support them. The organization took notice and recognized her with an award for being so compassionate to others. She has been and plans to continue spreading her Jewish values throughout the community through various mitzvahs.

Tahlia Brenneman Saturday, October 7 Beth David Tahlia is the second generation of her family to grow up in Beth David. She was named, consecrated, and taught. Tahlia has helped beautify Family Services as part of the Junior Choir since kindergarten, mentoring newer members along the way.

She also volunteers at Beth David’s school carnivals and helps other congregants in

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any way she can.

Tahlia is an eighth grader at Bancroft Middle School in Long Beach where she plays violin in the orchestra, participates in academic competitions, and is a leader to incoming sixth graders. As a Girl Scout, Tahlia enjoys supporting younger scouts and serving the community in a variety of ways.

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T E M P L E I S R A E L LO N G B E AC H

Pilger Scholar-in-Resdience Weekend October 27-29 Cantor’s Concert Saturday, November 4 100 Years of Hanukkah Lights Friday, December 8 Guest Speaker, Natasha Feldman (Chef and TV Personality) Thursday, January 18

ANNIVERSAY WEEKEND CELEBRATION Shabbat Services with Singer Songwriter, Julie Silver Friday, February 9 100th Anniversary Party Saturday, February 10 Family Concert with Singer-Songwriter Craig Parks Sunday, February 11 High Tea & Temple Israel Stories Sunday, March 3

Lapid-Shapiro Scholar-in-Residence Cantor Jonathann Friedman History of Temple Israel Book Release April 26-28 Temple Israel Gala Journey Back to 1924 Saturday, May 11 An Evening at Joe Jost’s 100 Years of Long Beach Fun Thursday, June 6

ROSH HASHANAH

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 ~ 10:00 AM Family Friendly Rosh HaShanah Service Bandshell at Recreation Park

Music • Crafts • Apples & Honey and More!

OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY NO CHARGE TO ATTEND - RSVP REQUESTED SUGGESTED DONATION $20 PER FAMILY WE ARE A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE REFORM CONGREGATION INSPIRING JEWISH LIFE IN LONG BEACH FOR OVER 99 YEARS!

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