February Jewish Community Events!
Mark your calendars!

The Jewish Federation is pleased to inform you of the following activities happening in Jewish Long Beach.

Temple Israel
Thursday, February 4, 7pm
 Joys of Jewish Learning
 
Temple Israel's Joy's of Jewish Learning Adult Ed class, Chasidut: An exploration of Great Jewish Thinkers-Revolution and Renewal taught by Rabbi Moskowitz.
Also on February 11 & 18 at 7pm 
Contact the Temple at (562) 434-0996 info@tilb.org
Shul By The Shore
Thursday, February 4, 7:30pm
JLI: Portraits in Leadership: Timeless Tales for Inspired Living
 
Hillel the Facilitator, Rabbi Y. Ben Zaki the Negotiator, Rabbi Eliezer the Independent, Rabbi Akiva the Optimist, Rabbi Meir the
Iconoclast & Judah, the prince, the Visionary.
Fee $75 (textbook included)
Also on February 11,18,25 and March 4 & 11 at 7:30pm
Contact Susan Miller at ( 562) 621-9828
susan@shulbytheshore.org
Bureau of Jewish Education
Sunday, February 7, 9:30am
 Mitzvah Mania
 
Mitzvah Mania is a pre-bar/bat mitzvah event for 6th graders and their parents to discover unique mitzvah project ideas. It takes place at Tarbut V'Torah's lower school campus, 5200 Bonita Canyon, Irvine. The event is free.
 
To RSVP contact Sheri Gropper at
(949) 435-3450 ext.329 sheri@bjeoc.org
Congregation Shir Chadash
Sunday, February 7, 2pm

Best Super Bowl Party in town

Grab your friends and come on over to the best Super Bowl Party in town! Tons of great food, kosher hot dogs, and cold drinks. Cheer for your favorite as the Vikings and Colts explode on our Giant 12-Foot Screen. 
 
Adults: $10 Children Under 18:$5
 
Contact the Office at (562) 429-0715
Jewish Studies Program, CSULB
Monday, February 8, 7:30pm
 Lecture Series
The Jewish studies program at CSULB in partnership with the Alpert JCC and the Jewish Federation of Greater L.B. & West O.C. continues the fall series. February lecture by Dr. Chanan Nevah, Visiting Israeli Professor, San Diego State University, "The Moral Dimension of the Arab-Israeli Conflict: An Israeli Perspective"
Lecture at Alpert JCC, free and open to the community.
Contact Dr. Arlene Lazarowitz at (562) 985-4423 or lazarowi@csulb.edu
Anti-Defamation League
Wednesday, February 10, 6:30pm
Annual Regional Board Meeting
 
ADL will present,Daniel Taub, Principal Deputy Legal Adviser of Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr.Taub is a renowned expert on international law and the Middle East. Mr.Taub will offer an overview of the search for Middle East peace and the fallout of the Goldstone Report. At UCI University Club.
 
For reservations contact Melissa Carr or Kevin O'Grady at (714) 979-4733
mcarr@adl.org or kogrady@adl.org.
Silver Gan Israel
Monday, February 15, 9am-3:30pm
"Gan Izzy for a Day" Mini Camp
 
SGI will be hosting a 'Gan Izzy for a Day' Presidents Day camp for children in grades K-4 who are off school on Monday, February 15th. Campers will enjoy a fun day of camp activities, including: swimming, arts & crafts, learning groups, and more.
Contact Sender Engel at (562) 596-1681 ext.221 or Sender@CampSGI.com
NCJW
Tuesday, February 16, 12pm
 64th Annual Charter Day Luncheon
 
The annual luncheon will be held in the Beacon Ballroom of the Hyatt Hotel in Long Beach at noon, with a boutique starting at 9am. NCJW will be honoring Chris Steinhauser, superintendent of the LBUSD with the prestigious Hannah G. Solomon Award.
 
Contact Linda Calderon at (562) 598-7874 or lindacalderon@verizon.net
AJCC Gesher City, Hillel 
and Jewish Federation
Sponsoring Jewlicious Festival
February 19-21
             Jewlicious Festival
 
Jewlicious Festival is a three-day gathering of Jewish students & young adults, held at the Alpert JCC in Long Beach. The Festival features leading Jewish personalities, musicians, artists, and writers from around the world for a world-class concert series, inspiring Shabbat experiences, discussions and workshops.
 
Contact Eric Rosen at(714) 403-3742
Eric@JewliciousFestival.com
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/523157779
Hebrew Academy
Sunday, February 21, 5pm
 Visionary Dinner Awards
 
Join us and celebrate Jewish education and Jewish continuity at the elegant Four Seasons Beverly Hills. This evening supports the scholarship fund, insuring that children of all backgrounds and socioeconomic levels have access to quality education. Join us in honoring Gene and Linda Goldsman & Alan and Emily Goldstone.

Contact Jenny Kdoshim at 
(714) 898-0051 ext. 209
Temple Beth Shalom
Saturday, February 27, 4:30pm
 Purim Shavua Tov
 
TBS welcomes the community to Purim Shavua Tov, a celebration of learning and community for all ages.
 
Featuring engaging activities for adults and children, intergenerational activities, a festive meal, singing, Havdallah, face-painting, an interactive, dramatic, abridged Megillah reading in Hebrew and English, hamentaschen, and noisemaking!
 
Temple Beth Shalom Office at
(562) 426-6413 or office@tbslb.org
Chabad Cypress/ Los Alamitos
Saturday, February 27, 4:30pm
 Chasidic Rock Show
 
Chabad Cypress/Los Alamitos will host a chasidic rock show with 8th Day at the joint forces training base in Los Alamitos.
Tickets start at $10.
 
Contact Shmuel Marcus at (714)828-1851 or visit www.jewishcypress.com
Temple Beth David 
Sunday, February 28, 11am
 Spring/Purim Carnival and Fundraising Auction
 
The Silent Acution opens at 9am. The Purim Carnival begins at 11:00am and everyone is invited. There will be games with prizes for the children, as well as a bounce house. 

Admission is free. Tickets for games and food are 5 for $1 in advance or 4 for $1 at the carnival.
  
Contact Temple Beth David at (714) 892-6623 or
E mail: tbdavid@templebethdavid.org
www.templebethdavid.org 
Jewish Federation
Thursday, February 11, 12:30pm
Joint CRC and Kehillah Meeting
 
Join the Kehillah Committee and the Community Relations Council with guest speaker, William Daroff, Director of the Jewish Federations of North America Washington Action Office. Daroff will speak about advocacy and issues that affect the Jewish community.
 
For more information contact Anna Shabtay at
(562) 426-7601 ext.1007 ashabtay@jewishlongbeach.org 
To RSVP contact Sophea Ly at
(562) 426-7601ext.1014 sly@jewishlongbeach.org
Community
Sunday, February 28, 12pm
Community Purim Carnival
 
  Carnival Rides, Games, Moon Bounce, Face Painting, Arts & Crafts,Jousting, Prizes, food and more at Alpert JCC.
 Admission is free
 
Sponsoring Organizations:
Alpert JCC,
Jewish Federation of Greater L.B & West O.C, Shul By the Shore, Temple Beth Shalom, Hillel,
 Jewish Family & Children's Service of L.B,
Hebrew Academy,Temple Israel, Shir Chadash, Congregation Sholom Leisure World.
 
Contact Susan Paletz at (562) 426-7601 ext. 1012 or spaletz@alpertjcc.org
Jewish Federation
Greater Long Beach and
West Orange County
3801 E. Willow St.
Long Beach, CA 90815-1791
February Jewish Community Scheduled Events
Temple Israel
Shul By the Shore
Bureau of Jewish Educaiton
Congregation Shir Chadash
Jewish Studies Program,CSULB
Anti- Defamtion League
Silver Gan Israel Day Camp
NCJW
Gesher City
Hebrew Academy
Temple Beth Shalom
Chabad Cypress/Los Alamitos
Temple Beth David
Jewish Federation
Community

Contact Information

Sharon Kenigsberg