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WELCOME!The Jewish 411, Southern California’s annual Jewish business directory, is your source for information about everything from kosher bakeries to synagogues and day schools. Covering Orange County, San Diego County, Palm Springs and surrounding desert areas, you’ll find color-coded sections to help you navigate to your region of choice. Within each section, there are editorial spotlights on different organizations from each region to highlight Jewish camps, senior services, and events. Also included is a list of performance art venues in each region, and an advertiser’s index at the back of the book to help you flip quickly to the business of your choice. For stories and information about Jewish events, organizations and people all year round, subscribe to the San Diego Jewish Journal at sdjewishjournal.com, or Orange County JLife at ocjlife.com.We hope this booklet provides useful information throughout the year, and we look forward to hearing from you with questions, comments, and story ideas.

L’Shalom,Mark Edelstein, publisherDr. Mark Moss, publisherNatalie Jacobs, editor-in-chiefDerek Berghaus, creative directorRonnie Weisberg, office manager

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PUBLISHER • Mark Edelstein

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The Jewish 411 is published annually by San Diego Jewish Journal, L.L.C. The Jewish 411 is a free and open forum for the expression of opinions. The opinions expressed herein are solely the opinion of the author and in no way reflect the opinions of the publishers, staff or advertisers. The Jewish 411 or San Diego Jewish Journal is not responsible for the accuracy of any and all information within advertisements. The Jewish 411 reserves the right to edit all submitted materials, including press releases, letters, articles and calendar listings for brevity and clarity. The Jewish 411 is not legally responsible for the accuracy of calendar or directory listings, nor is it responsible for possible postponements, cancellations or changes in venue. San Diego Jewish Journal, L.L.C. is a member of the American Jewish Press Association and the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. All contents ©2016 San Diego Jewish Journal, L.L.C.

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INTRODUCTION.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

LISTINGSPerforming Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Jewish Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Advertiser’s Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

REGIONAL LISTINGSOrange County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Orange County Spotlights . . . . . . . . . . 20, 40Orange County Organizations . . . . . . . . . . 22Orange County Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . 30Orange County Day Schools . . . . . . . . . . . 33Orange County Lifecycle Resources . . . . . . 33Orange County Synagogues . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Palm Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Palm Springs Spotlights . . . . . . . . 43, 48, 54Palm Springs Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . 46Palm Springs Day Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Palm Springs Lifecycle Resources . . . . . . 51 Palm Springs Restaurants. . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Palm Springs Synagagues . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

San Diego . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57San Diego Spotlights . . . . . 58, 60, 73, 86, 90San Diego Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64San Diego Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 San Diego Day Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 San Diego Lifecycle Resources . . . . . . . . 74San Diego Synagogues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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SAN DIEGOBalboa Theatre868 Fourth Ave.San Diego, CA 92101(619) 570-1100sandiegotheatres.org

Broadway San Diego 3666 Fourth Ave.San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 564-3000broadwaysd.com

California Center for the Arts, Escondido340 North Escondido Blvd.Escondido, CA 92025(760) 839-4138artcenter.org

CYT — Christian Youth Theatre1545 Pioneer WayEl Cajon, CA 92020(619) 588-0206cytsandiego.org/programs/CCT-7

City Ballet at Spreckels Theatre121 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101(858) 272-8663cityballet.org

Civic Theatre1100 Third Ave. San Diego, CA 92101(619) 570-1100sandiegotheatres.org

CYC — California Youth Conservatory3734 43rd St., Unit 1San Diego, CA 92105(619) 994-7574cyctheatre.webs.com/

Cygnet TheatreAt the Old Town Theatre4040 Twiggs St.San Diego, CA 92110(619) 337-1525cygnettheatre.com

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PERFORMANCE VENUES AROUND THE COUNTY

Coronado Playhouse1835 Strand WayCoronado, CA 92118(619) 435-4856coronadoplayhouse.com

Diversionary Theatre4545 Park Blvd., Suite 101San Diego, CA 92116(619) 220-0097diversionary.org

Horton Grand Theatre444 Fourth Ave.San Diego, CA 92101(619) 437-6000lambsplayers.org

Ion Theatre Company3704 Sixth Ave.San Diego, CA 92103(619) 600-5020iontheatre.com

J*CompanyAt the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center4126 Executive DriveLa Jolla, CA 92037(858) 362-1348sdcjc.org/jc

La Jolla Playhouse2910 La Jolla Village DriveLa Jolla, CA 92037(858) 550-1010lajollaplayhouse.org

Lamb’s Players Theatre1142 Orange Ave.Coronado, CA 92118(619) 437-6000lambsplayers.org

Lyceum Theatre79 Horton PlazaSan Diego, CA 92101(619) 544-1000lyceumevents.org

Malashock Dance2650 Truxtun Road, Suite 202San Diego, CA 92106(619) 260-1622malashockdance.org

Moonlight Stage Productions at the Moonlight Amphitheatre1200 Vale Terrace DriveVista, CA 92084At the AVO Playhouse303 Main St.Vista, CA 92084(760) 639-6199moonlightstage.com

MOXIE Theatre6663 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego CA 92115(858) 598-7620moxietheatre.com

New Village Arts2787 State St., Suite BCarlsbad, CA 92008(760) 433-3245newvillagearts.org

North Coast Repertory Theatre987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite DSolana Beach, CA 92075(858) 481-1055northcoastrep.org

The Observatory North Park2891 University Ave., Suite 1San Diego, CA 92104(619) 239-8836observatorynp.com

The Old Globe1363 Old Globe WaySan Diego, CA 92101(619) 234-5623theoldglobe.org

Poway Center for the Performing Arts15498 Espola RoadPoway, CA 92064(858) 748-0505powayarts.org

San Diego Civic Youth Ballet1650 El Prado, Suite 209San Diego, CA 92101(619) 233-3060sdcyb.org

San Diego Dance Theatre2650 Truxtun Rd., Suite 108San Diego, CA 92106(619) 225-1803; sandiegodancetheater.org

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San Diego Junior Theatre1650 El Prado, Suite 208Casa Del Prado, Balboa ParkSan Diego, CA 92101(619) 239-1311juniortheatre.com

San Diego Opera at the Civic Theatre1100 Third Ave.San Diego, CA 92101(619) 533-7000sdopera.com

San Diego Repertory Theatre at the Lyceum Theatre79 Horton PlazaSan Diego, CA 92101(619) 544-1000sdrep.org

San Diego Symphony at Copley Symphony Hall1245 Seventh Ave.San Diego, CA 92101(619) 235-0804sandiegosymphony.org

San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory1650 El Prado, Suite 207ACasa Del Prado, Balboa ParkSan Diego, CA 92101(619) 233-3232sdys.org

Spreckels Theatre121 Broadway, Suite 600San Diego, CA 92101(619) 235-9500spreckels.net

Spreckels Organ Society at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park1549 El Prado, Suite 10San Diego, CA 92101(619) 702-8138spreckelsorgan.org

Starlight Theatre2005 Pan American Plaza, Balboa ParkSan Diego, CA 92101(619) 232-7827starlighttheatre.org

Welk Theatre San Diego8860 Lawrence Welk DriveEscondido, CA 92026(888) 802-7469welkresorts.com/san-diego-theatre

ORANGE COUNTYCabrillo Playhouse202 Avenida CabrilloSan Clemente, CA 92672(949) 492-0465cabrilloplayhouse.org

Camino Real Playhouse31776 El Camino RealSan Juan Capistrano, CA 92675(949) 489-8082caminorealplayhouse.org

Chance Theater5552 E. La Palma Ave.Anaheim, CA 92807(714) 777-3033chancetheater.com

Claire Trevor School of Arts At UC Irvine4002 Mesa RoadIrvine, CA 92697(949) 824-2787arts.uci.edu

Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse661 Hamilton St.Costa Mesa, CA 92627(949) 650-5269costamesaplayhouse.com

Curtis Theater 1 Civic Center CircleBrea, CA 92821(714) 990-7727curtistheatre.com

Fullerton Civic Light Opera218 W. Commonwealth Ave.Fullerton, CA 92832(714) 879-1732fclo.com

The Gallery Theatre3152 E. La Palma Ave.Anaheim, CA 92806(714) 630-9870

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The Gourmet Detective at the Balboa Inn3100 Irvine Ave.Newport Beach, CA 92660(949) 423-5311gourmetdetective.com

Irvine Barclay Theatre and Cheng Hall4242 Campus DriveIrvine, CA 92612(949) 854-4607thebarclay.org

Laguna Playhouse606 Laguna Canyon RoadLaguna Beach, CA 92651(949) 497-2787lagunaplayhouse.com

The Muckenthaler Cultural Center1201 W. Malvern Ave.Fullerton, CA 92833(714) 738-6595themuck.org

Musical Theatre Village36 MauchlyIrvine, CA 92618(949) 753-1996musicaltheatrevillage.net

Newport Theatre Arts Center2501 Cliff DriveNewport Beach, CA 92663(949) 631-0288ntaconline.com

Rose Center Theater14140 All American WayWestminster, CA 92683(714) 793-1150rosecentertheater.com

Segerstrom Center for the Arts600 Town Center DriveCosta Mesa, CA 92626(714) 556-2787scfta.org

Southast Repertory655 Town Center DriveCosta Mesa, CA 92626

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No charitable gift has a greater impact on the lives of Israelis.

AFMDA Western Region6505 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 450Los Angeles, CA 90048Toll-Free: 800.323.2371• [email protected] www.afmda.org

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Westminster Community Theatre7272 Maple St.Westminster, CA 92683(714) 893-8626wctstage.org

The Yost Theater307 N. Spurgeon St.Santa Ana, CA 92701(888) 862-9573yosttheater.com

PALM SPRINGSAnnenberg TheaterAt the Palm Springs Art Museum101 N. Museum DrivePalm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 325-4490psmuseum.org

Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre69930 California 111Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

(760) 992-5867cvrep.org

Fabulous Palm Springs Follies128 S. Palm Canyon DrivePalm Springs, CA 92262(760) 327-0225psfollies.com

Indian Wells Theater at Cal State San Bernardino, Palm Desert campus37500 Cook St.Palm Desert, CA 92211(760) 341-6909pdc.csusb.edu/eventsTheater.html

McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts73000 Fred Waring DrivePalm Desert, CA 92260(760) 340-2787mccallumtheatre.com

Palm Canyon Theatre538 N. Palm Canyon DrivePalm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 323-5123

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At Jewish day camps, Judaism is infused in every activity. Everything from painting and

canoeing to running and playing can be Jewish. Children realize through camp that living their life and living Judaism can be one and the same.

“It’s simple: Jewish day camps create Jewish friends,” Dan Bernstein, the Merage JCC President and CEO says. “At a time when fewer Jews maintain strong ties to the Jewish community, Jewish camp builds a strong foundation

of experiences and foundations sustaining Jewish commitment.”

Through the camp experience, Jewish values and traditions are seamlessly integrated to help children learn while having fun.

For Hachnassat Orchim, counselors dressed in festive costumes greet the campers when they are dropped off. The counselors dance and sing, welcoming each camper individually.

Jewish camp starts with a raucous rendition of Hatikvah, the Israeli anthem

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Jewish day camp program at the Merage JCC opens children up to a bright, big Jewish worldBY BRIE STIMSOM

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expressing “Hope.” Meals begin with an equally spirited HaMotzi prayer.

Kavod is a constant principle taught to campers throughout their day. As well as respecting others, they learn to clean their area after each session and after lunch.

Each camper also engages in tikkun olam by doing service projects to learn about people less fortunate than themselves and the joy of helping others.

“Why is Jewish Camp different from all others? Culture, values, traditions are equally balanced with fun, friends, learning and exercise,” Audra Martin, Director of Children and Camp at the Merage JCC says. “Jewish camps fill a fundamental need in our community: providing a positive Jewish environment and serving as a launch pad for engagement in Jewish life.”

Connecting kids to Israel is an integral part of camp. Israeli shlichim, or messengers, join the camp every year to

teach kids about life in Israel and adding Israeli culture to camp including Hebrew, Israeli arts, music, food and dance.

Campers also learn leadership skills, which will help them throughout their life.

“Israeli Days are common with the sights and sounds of our homeland,” Martin explains. “Jewish camps takes the opportunity to share what Shabbat and life looks like in Israeli homes.” A

Learn more about Merage JCC’s Jewish day camp programs at jccoc.org.

“At a time when fewer Jews maintain strong ties to the Jewish community, Jewish camp builds a strong foundation of experiences and foundations sustaining Jewish commitment.”

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ORANGE COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS

AFMDA — American Friends of Magen David Adom, Western region6505 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 650Los Angeles, CA 90048(323) 655-4655afmda.org

American Israel Public Affairs Committee, Southern California RegionP.O. Box 351389 Los Angeles, CA 90035(323) 937-1184aipac.org

American Friends of Hebrew University, Orange County, San Diego and the Desert Office18340 Yorba Linda Blvd., Suite 107, Box 233 Yorba Linda, CA 92886 (949) 407-6547afhu.orgDirector: Caron Berkley

American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Western region11766 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1110 Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 553-5232aftau.org

American Jewish Committee18881 Von Karman Ave. Suite 1170Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 660-8525www.ajc.org

AMIT1122 South Robertson Blvd., #9Los Angeles, CA 90035(310) 859-4885amitchildren.org

Anti-Defamation League959 S. Coast Drive, Suite 210 Costa Mesa, CA 92626(949) 679-3737adl.org

Bureau of Jewish Education 1 Federation Way, Suite 205 Irvine, CA 92603(949) 435-3450bjeoc.org

Consulate General of Israel, Los Angeles 11766 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1600Los Angeles, CA 90025(323) 852-5500israella.org

Ezra Center at Temple Beth Emet1770 West Cerritos Ave.Anaheim, CA 92804(714) 776-1103

Friendship Circle2240 University DriveNewport Beach, CA 92660(949) 721-9800friendshipcircleoc.org

Friends of Israel Scouts, Inc. Tzofim6505 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 530 Los Angeles, CA 90048 (212) 390-8130israelscouts.org

AMERICAN ASSOCIATES OF BEN-GURION UNIVERSITY, SOUTHWEST REGION1800 Century Park East., Suite 612 Los Angeles, CA 90067 (310) 552-3300aabgu.org

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Hadassah Southern CaliforniaLong Beach/Orange CountyAmelia & Mark Taper Hadassah House445 South Robertson Blvd.Beverly Hills, CA 90211(562) 430-5055hadassah.org/southerncalifornia

Hillel Foundation of Orange County1 Federation Way, Suite 210Irvine, CA 92603(949) 435-3444ochillel.org

Israeli Scouts of Orange County/Shevet Tapuz(949) 235-6050shevettapuz.org

Jewish Community Foundation of Orange CountyI Federation Way, Suite 210Irvine, CA 92603(949) 435-3484jcfoc.org

Jewish Federation and Family Services, Orange County1 Federation Way, Suite 210Irvine, CA 92603(949) 435-3490jewishorangecounty.org

Jewish National Fund, Orange County Regional Office7120 Hayvenhurst Ave. Suite 200Van Nuys, CA 91406(949) 260-0400jnf.org

Jewish Studies Program at University of California, Irvine400 Krieger Hall Irvine, CA 92697(949) 824-6521humanities.uci.edu/jewishstudies

Merage Jewish Community Center1 Federation Way, Suite 200Irvine, CA 92603(949) 435-3400jccoc.org

Na’amat (International Movement of Zionist Women), Western area16161 Ventura Blvd, Suite 101Encino, CA 91436(818) 981-1298naamat.org

Orange County Community Scholar Program1006 Park Ave.Newport Beach, CA 92662(949) 682-4040occsp.org

Orange County Jewish Bar AssociationP.O. Box 6130Newport Beach, CA 92658(949) 440-6700, ext. 257ocjba.org

ORT America6435 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 303Los Angeles, CA 90048(323) 966-0092ortamerica.org

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Jewish Delis and Restaurants: Blueberry Hill Kosher Café at the Merage JCC1 Federation Way, Suite 200Irvine, CA 92603Kosher Orders 949-435-3400 Ext 239All Others 562-981-8300jccoc.org/about/café-at-the-j/

Solomon’s Bakery and Deli23016 Del Lago DriveLaguna Hills, CA 92653(949) 586-4718solomonsbakery.com

Catering:The Big Thrill2667 E. 28th St., Suite 511-513Signal Hill, CA 90755, (562) 981-8300thebigthrill.net

Got Kosher? — Soul Food for Maintstream Café:8914 West Pico Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90035(310) 858-1920Catering:1410 S. Livonia Ave.Los Angeles, CA 90035, Z(310) 858-3123gotkosherinc.com

Gourmet Caterers2217 S. Grand Ave.Santa Ana, CA 92704(949) 346-4240gourmetcaterers.net

Hotz Stuff Kosher Chef Services4521 Campus Drive, Suite 269Irvine, CA 92612, (949) 651-0866

K-Kosher Food ServiceP.O. Box 1238, Lake Forest, CA 92609(949) 292-9906kkosher.com

Kosher Bite Deli and Meat Market23595 Moulton ParkwayLaguna Hills, CA 92653(949) 770-1818Kosher Gourmet Catering(866) 999-3287kosher-caterer.com

OC Kosher Market688 El Camino RealTustin, CA 92780(714) 838-3108ockosher.com

Sason Catering8626 W. Pico Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90035(310) 659-5982 sasoncatering.com

Starlite Caterers15739 Ventura Blvd.Encino, CA 91436(818) 789-7588starlitecaterers.com

SunFlour Natural Bakery2950 Grace LaneCosta Mesa, CA 92626(714) 424-0176sunflourbakery.net

Vita-Pizza Take-out Cholov Yisroel pizza66 Sequoia Tree LaneIrvine, CA 92612(949) 786-2108

Z Catering17290 Newhope Street, Suite AFountain Valley, CA 92708(888) 922-8371zcater.com

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Hebrew Academy14401 Willow LaneHuntington Beach, CA 92647(714) 898-0051hebrewacademyhb.com

Tarbut V’Torah Community Day SchoolMiddle and Upper School Campus:5 Federation WayIrvine, CA 92603(949) 509-7866Lower School Campus:5200 Bonita Canyon DriveIrvine, CA 92603(949) 509-7866tarbut.com

ASSISTED LIVINGBubbe and Zayde’s Place1534 East 21st StreetSanta Ana, CA 92705(714) 543-3939bubbeandzaydesplace.com

Heritage Pointe27356 BellogenteMission Viejo, CA 92691(949) 364-9685heritagepointe.org

BURIALMt. Olive Cemetery of Harbor Lawn Memorial Park1625 Gisler Ave.Costa Mesa, CA 92626(714) 540-5554harborlawn.com

Pacific View Memorial Park and Mortuary3500 Pacific View DriveCorona Del Mar, CA 92625(949) 644-2700pacificview.us

CHAPLAINSRabbi Levi Blesofsky(714) 693-0770, ext. [email protected]

For Orange County JailsRabbi Lawrence P. Seidman and Chaplain Linda SeidmanJFS: (949) 435-3460www.rationalrabbi.com

HOSPICE CARE/BIKKUR CHOLIMJewish Federation and Family Services, Orange County1 Federation Way, Suite 210Irvine, CA 92603, (949) 435-3484jewishorangecounty.org

Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of Orange County220 Commerce, Suite 100Irvine, CA 92602333 S. Anita DriveOrange, CA 92868(714) 921-2273vitas.com

JUDAICA STORESThe Golden Dreidle2626 Dupont Drive, Suite 40Irvine, CA 92612(949) 955-0900goldendreidle.com

Jewish Day Schools

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*Please call individual synagogues for information about their gift shops.

MIKVAOTIrvine Community Mikveh at Beth Jacob Congregation of Irvine3900 Michelson DriveIrvine, CA 92612(949) 786-5230irvinemikveh.org

Mikvah Chaya V’sarah Leah at Congregation Lubavitch3847 Atlantic Ave.Long Beach, CA 90807(562) 427-1360 or (562) 254-1840longbeachshul.com

Orange County Mikvah at North County Chabad Center19045 Yorba Linda Blvd.Yorba Linda, CA 92886(714) 693-0188ocjewish.com

MOHELSRabbi Shalom Denbo1491 Rexford DriveLos Angeles, CA [email protected](310) 721-2149

Barry P. Duel, M.D.(323) [email protected]

Howard Frydman. M.D.2625 W Alameda Ave Suite 404Burbank, CA 91505(818) 841-6055

Ilene Gelbaum, CNM441 N. Lakeview Ave.Anaheim, CA 92807(714) 279-4000

Rabbi Nachman Kreiman(323) 896-5098expertmohel.com

Fred R. Kogen, M.D.(800) 644-4479 [email protected]

Andrew [email protected](310) 562-5891

NEWBORN RESOURCESShalom [email protected]

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CHABADChabad of Aliso Viejo23665 Moulton Parkway, Suite DLaguna Hills, CA 92653(949) 244-7627chabadofalisoviejo.com

Shul by the Shore/Chabad of Belmont Shore5855 E. Naples Plaza, Suite 315Long Beach, CA 90803(services and classes)Seaport Marina Hotel6400 E. Pacific Coast HighwayLong Beach, CA 90803(562) 621-9828shulbytheshore.org

Chabad Lubavitch of Cypress12340 Seal Beach Blvd. Suite B-219Seal Beach, CA 90740(714) 828-1851chabadlosal.com

Chabad of South Huntington Beach and West Orange County5052 Warner Ave.Huntington Beach, CA 92649(714) 846-2285chabadhb.com

Chabad of Irvine5010 Barranca Pkwy.Irvine, CA 92604(949) 786-5000chabadirvine.org

Chabad at UC Irvine12 OxfordIrvine, CA 92612(949) 280-8998jewishuci.net

Chabad Jewish Center of Laguna Beach30804 S. Pacific Coast HighwayLaguna Beach, CA 92651(949) 499-0770chabadoflaguna.com

Chabad Jewish Center of Laguna Niguel27631 La Paz RoadLaguna Niguel, CA 92677(949) 831-7701chabadlagunaniguel.com

Congregation Lubavitch3981 Atlantic Ave.Long Beach, CA 90807(562) 596-1681longbeachshul.com

Chabad Jewish Center of Mission Viejo24041 Marguerite Pkwy.Mission Viejo, CA 92691(949) 770-1270chabadofmv.com

Chabad Jewish Center of Newport Beach2240 University DriveNewport Beach, CA 92660(949) 721-9800jewishnewport.com

Chabad Jewish Center of Rancho Santa MargaritaP.O. Box 80073Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688(949) 264-6930jewishrsm.com

Chabad Jewish Center of San Clemente1306 N. El Camino RealS. Clemente, CA 92672(949) 489-0723jewishsc.com

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Chabad Jewish Center of Tustin13112 Newport Ave., Suite HTustin, CA 92780(714) 508-2150chabadtustin.com

North County Chabad Center — Congregation Beth Meir HaCohen19045 Yorba Linda Blvd.Yorba Linda, CA 92886(714) 693-0770ocjewish.com

ORTHODOX Beth Jacob Congregation of Irvine3900 Michelson DriveIrvine, CA 92612(949) 786-5230bethjacobirvine.org

Young Israel of Orange County3415 Michelson DriveIrvine, CA 92612(949) 300-8899yioc.org

CONSERVATIVETemple Beth El of South Orange County2A LibertyAliso Viejo, CA 92656(949) 362-3999templebethelsoc.org

Temple Beth Emet1770 W. Cerritos Ave.Anaheim, CA 92804(714) 772-4720tbe-oc.org

Temple Beth Shalom of Long Beach3635 Elm Ave.Long Beach, CA 90807(562) 426-6413tbslb.org

Temple Beth Shalom of Whittier14564 Hawes St.Whittier, CA 90604(562) 941-8744bethshalomofwhittier.net

Congregation B’nai Israel2111 Bryan Ave.Tustin, CA 92782(714) 730-9693cbi18.org

Temple Isaiah of Newport BeachP.O. Box 10414Costa Mesa, CA 926272401 Irvine Ave.Newport Beach, CA 92660(949) 548-6900templeisaiahoc.com

Surf City Synagogue Livingstone Campus2987 Mesa Verde Drive EastCosta Mesa, CA 92626(714) 596-2220surfcitysynagogue.org

REFORM CONGREGATIONSTemple Bat Yahm1011 Camelback St.Newport Beach, CA 92660(949) 644-1999tby.org

Temple Beth David6100 Hefley St.Westminster, CA 92683(714) 892-6623templebethdavid.org

Temple Beth El of South Orange County2A LibertyAliso Viejo, CA 92656(949) 362-3999templebethelsoc.org

Temple Beth Ohr15721 E. Rosecrans Ave.La Mirada, CA 90638(714) 521-6765templebethohr.com

Temple Beth Sholom2625 N. Tustin Ave.Santa Ana, CA 92705(714) 628-4600tbsoc.com


Temple Beth Tikvah1600 N. Acacia Ave.Fullerton, CA 92831(714) 871-3535tbtoc.org

Congregation B’nai Tzedek9669 Talbert Ave.Fountain Valley, CA 92708(714) 963-4611cbtfv.org

Temple Israel of Long Beach269 Loma Ave.Long Beach, CA 90803(562) 434-0996tilb.org

Temple Ner Tamid10629 Lakewood Blvd.Downey, CA 90241(562) 861-9276downeytemplenertamid.org

Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’alot3652 Michelson DriveIrvine, CA 92612(949) 857-2226shmtemple.org

Pacific Community of Cultural Jews(562) [email protected]

RECONSTRUCTIONISTUniversity Synagogue3400 Michelson DriveIrvine, CA 92612(949) 553-3535universitysynagogue.org

UNAFFILIATED Temple Judea24512 Moulton Pkwy.Laguna Woods, CA 92637(949) 830-0470templejudealw.org

SEPHARDICBeth Jacob Congregation of Irvine3900 Michelson DriveIrvine, CA 92612(949) 786-5230bethjacobirvine.com

KABBALAHKabbalah Centre1062 S. Robertson Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90035(310) 657-5404kabbalah.com

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The Maccabi Games is about more than competition – it’s a global event that fosters pride, unity

and encouragement. The two-week experience emulates Olympic-style competition often including real Olympic athletes like gymnast Mitch Gaylord, and swimmers Mark Spitz and Jason Lezek.

The Jr. Maccabi Games, modeled after their adult Israeli counterpart Maccabiah Games, are the second largest organized

sports program for Jewish teenagers in the world. The Maccabiah movement began in 1895 when the first all-Jewish sports club was formed in Constantinople. In 1932, the first world Maccabiah games were held in Israel.

“The opportunity to connect so many teens to the Jewish community and Israel is epic,” says Sam Cohen, Program Director at Merage JCC of Orange County. “The teens come home brimming

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with new friends and Jewish memories that will last a lifetime.”

The team from Orange County regularly sends teens to the Jr. Maccabi Games in a variety of sports including volleyball, softball, football, hockey, golf and track – just to name a few.

“It’s an amazing life-changing experience for Jewish youth from around the world to come together,” Adrienne Matros, Board Member for Merage JCC, says. “With the common thread of being Jewish, they compete in art, athletic activities and participate in community service.”

Unlike their grown-up Israel counterpart, the Jr. Maccabi Games aren’t just for athletes. Also an art festival, creative teens can show off their skills in acting, cooking, dance, music, art and a

variety of other disciplines. In addition to competitive medals, team

OC competes for midot medals. The gold midot medals are awarded to teens who exemplify Jewish values throughout the course of their time together.

“As a former athlete and now coach at the Maccabi Games, I know firsthand the feeling of pride representing our community at the Games,” Catie Chase, a girls soccer coach, involved in the Games for more than 15 years, says.

Attracting teams from all over the country the games take place in a different city every four years. The Merage JCC will host the 2016 Jr. Maccabi Games on June 5. Find details at jccoc.org/youthfamily/jr.-maccabi-games/. A

“As a former athlete and now coach at the Maccabi

Games, I know firsthand the feeling of pride representing

our community at the Games,” Catie Chase, a girls soccer coach, involved in the

Games for more than 15 years, says.

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Pets have played a remarkable role in the life of Rabbi Sally Olins, who moved on from Temple

Isaiah in Palm Springs this year. As an accomplished dancer in her pre-rabbinical days, Olins has always been on the move. Entering a new chapter of her life, she has definitely made a statement by establishing Pets at Rest to provide personalized non-denominational memorial services and counseling at “your home or pet cemetery.”

It was a bold move, but not entirely unexpected from the well-liked rabbi. As the Desert Sun reported in a front page article about Rabbi Olins, “Normally when you lose an animal you don’t get any closure. There’s no funeral, there’s generally not a burial.”

But Palm Springs is an exceptionally involved community when it comes to pet rescue and adoptions, with the Palm Springs Animal Shelter, Loving all Animals, and the Humane Society are just a few of the nonprofit organizations promoting the care and engagement of the pet community. Rabbi Olins has simply added a new dimension to the commuity.

“My hope is that even though nothing can bring your pet back,” she told the website desertpetcompanion.com, “I can help you get back your heart.”

Olins’ rabbinical perspective is widely respected throughout the

desert communities, due in part to her background. She has a Masters Degree in Jewish Philosophy and was ordained a Conservative rabbi in 1989. She became the spiritual leader at Temple Isaiah in Palm Springs in 2006.

She rescued her dog Barney, a Bichon Frise, at the Coachella Valley animal shelter that same year she started with Temple Isaiah. He remains her constant companion

“The word dog is g-d spelled backwards,” she says. And that was no accident, she continues. “I do not know any other creature that has such unconditional love.

During our conversation, Rabbi Olins also mentioned Zach, a golden retriever who understood Hebrew, loved Shabbat and had an addiction to challah bread. When he passed, his owners contacted Olins to provide a memorial service for the beloved pet. She also counseled his owners through their grief.

“This was in 2011 before I retired,” she says. “During that time, other congregation members spoke to me about their pet loss and grief.”

So with the extra time she found in retirement, she created Pets at Rest, to provide a similar service beyond her congregation.

Find more information on the pioneering organization and contact Rabbi Sally Olins through rabbisally.com. A

“My hope is that even though nothing can bring your pet back,” she told the website desertpetcompanion.com,

“I can help you get back your heart.”

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The Jewish-themed play “The Chosen” kicked off the Coachella Valley Repertory season dubbed “The American Melting Pot.”

AFMDA (American Friends of Magen David Adom), Western region6505 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 650Los Angeles, CA 90048(323) 655-4655afmda.org

American Israel Public Affairs Committee, San Diego and Palm Springs office(858) [email protected]

American Associates of Ben-Gurion University, Southwest region1800 Century Park East., Suite 612Los Angeles, CA 90067(310) 552-3300aabgu.org

American Friends of Hebrew University, Orange County, San Diego and the Desert Office18340 Yorba Linda Blvd., Suite 107, Box 233Yorba Linda, CA 92886(949) 407-6547afhu.org

American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Western region11766 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1110Los Angeles, CA 90025(310) 553-5232aftau.org

American Technion Society, Western region501 S. Beverly DriveBeverly Hills, CA 90212(310) 254-9899ats.org

Anti-Defamation League, Pacific Southwest region(310) 446-8000la.adl.org

Brandeis University National Committee, Desert Chapterbrandeis.edu/bnc

Consulate General of Israel, Los Angeles 11766 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1600Los Angeles, CA 90025(323) 852-5500israella.org

Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind1760 Avenida Del Mundo, Unit 1201Coronado, CA 92118(619) 435-8226israelguidedog.org

Hadassah Southern CaliforniaDesert/East Area Resource Center455 S. Robertson Blvd.Beverly Hills, California 90211(760) [email protected]



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Inland Empire and Desert Hillel, University of RiversideP.O. Box 56691 Riverside, CA 92507iehillel.org

Jewish Family Service of the Desert801 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 202Palm Springs, CA 92262(760) 325-4088jfsdesert.org

Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area69710 Highway 111Rancho Mirage, CA 92270(760) 324-4737jfedps.org

Jewish National Fund, Palm Springs region7120 Hayvenhurst Ave., Suite 200Van Nuys, CA 91406(760) 864-6208jnf.org

Na’amat (International Movement of Zionist Women), Western area16161 Ventura Blvd. Suite 101Encino, CA 91436(818) 981-1298naamat.org


The Tolerance Education Center35147 Landy LaneRancho Mirage, CA 92270(760) 328-8252toleranceeducationcenter.org

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Donald Wexler has his name all over Palm Springs. Well maybe not his name, exactly, but definitely his

design signature. From the masterful design of the Palm Springs Spa Bath House (sadly demolished in 2014) to the Dinah Shore Residence in Old Las Palmas (now owned by actor Leonardo DeCaprio).

Wexler’s architectural legacy truly reverberates throughout the desert.

“His style is to Palm Springs what the Acropolis is to Athens,” says Timmy Shulman Woods, niece of Julius Shulman, the photographer who captured the spirit and essence of Wexler’s architectural designs throughout Palm Springs during the last half of the 20th century.

Palm Springs today is a living showcase of Donald Wexler’s vision, fusing interiors with exteriors for his commercial and residential structures.

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“I feel he brought stunning desert views into interiors, creating drama throughout,” Woods says. “And this is what [my uncle] Julius Shulman captures in his photographs.”

After Wexler, a fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA), passed on June 26, 2015, a memorial service was held at Temple Isaiah in Palm Springs. Wexler’s journey from his birth in 1926 in South Dakota was revealed through words from his friends, family and business associates.

His professional development took off with an “auspicious apprenticeship” alongside Austria-born Richard Joseph Neutra, in 1950. This accelerated his architectural trajectory, one that found a home in Palm Springs and eventually found revere in Modernism Week (this year held from Feb.11-21, 2016). Wexler is heralded as a “modern magnet” attracting mid-century fans from around the world.

Wexler helped move Palm Springs into the limelight, a result of his masterful architectural vision. This can be seen at the Architecture + Design Center located at 300 South Palm Canyon Drive where Wexler’s star was dedicated on Feb. 15, 2008.

The architectural style ignited by Modern design has deep roots in the desert, too. Wexler’s legacy is detailed in “Donald Wexler: Architect,” a 56-page book that chronicles his contributions to this desert community and reveals the range of his innovative concepts.

Wexler’s name is associated with residential and commercial buildings such as the Palm Springs International Airport (1965), now listed as a Palm Springs Class I Historic Site. He aptly described his

perception of desert architecture in this way: “We didn’t think of it in terms of

architecture for the desert. It was a matter of designing … to live with the environment, a matter of balancing orientation and views.”

This desert sensibility of Wexler’s inimitable designs can also be seen at the Riverside County Superior Courthouse, Larson Justice Center in Indio and the Palm Springs Police Department and jail facility.

From his debut as a designer of affordable housing to custom residences, such as the Leff Residence (1957) in the Old Las Palmas neighborhood of Palm Springs, a Modernism Week tour guide will put it all together with perfect sense at this year’s festivities.

Fast forward to the opening of the Palm Springs Art Museum and Design Center, Edwards Harris Pavilion (aka the A+D Center), a 13,000 square foot glass and steel building at 300 South Palm Canyon Drive, across the street from what is now the Eisenhower Medical Center (414 South Palm Canyon). The Wexler-designed building was originally opened in 1971 as Merrill Lynch Fenner & Smith (also once a Class I Historic Site). Merrill Lynch moved out, replacing financial fitness with health and wellness. The “temple” style building has been transformed with the renovation, based partly on Julius Shulman’s photographs. The collaboration between Donald Wexler and Julius Shulman makes a visit to South Palm Canyon Drive a mandatory tour in your Modernism journey. A

More at pspreservationfoundation.org; modernismweek.com.

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A REFORM CONGREGATION

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TEMPLE ISAIAHA warm, welcoming

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Desert Torah Academy73-550 Santa Rosa WayPalm Desert, CA 92260(760) 325-0774 deserttorah.com

MOHELSRabbi Shalom Denbo 1491 Rexford DriveLos Angeles, CA 90035(310) [email protected]

Michael A. Sanford, M.D.74020 Alessandro Drive, Suite BPalm Desert, CA 92260(760) 773-3737michaelsanfordmd.com

MIKVAOTMikvah Chaya Mushka of the Coachella Valleyat Chabad of Palm Springs425 Avenida OrtegaPalm Springs, CA 92264(760) 678-5675chabadps.com

HOSPICE CARE/BIKUR CHOLIMBikur Cholim of Palm Springs290 Sonora RoadPalm Springs, CA 92264Rabbi Yankel Kreiman(760) 325-8076bikurcholimps.com

Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of Inland Empire7888 Mission Grove Pkwy S., Suite 200Riverside, CA 92508(909) 386-600035325 Date Palm Drive, Suite 204Cathedral City, CA 92234(760) 321-2273vitas.com

BURIALChevra Kadisha of the DesertRabbi Shimon Posner72295 Via MartaRancho Mirage, CA 92270(760) 770-7785shared.nasck.org/registered_chevros/[email protected]

Lifecycle ResourcesPALM SPRINGS (760) 325-2127

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Jewish Delis, Kosher Restaurants and Catering

Synagogues

Manhattan in the Desert2665 East Palm Canyon DrivePalm Springs, CA 92264(760) 322-3354manhattaninthedesert.com

Sherman’s Deli and BakeryPalm Springs: 401 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262(760) 325-1199Palm Desert: 73161 Country Club DrivePalm Desert, CA 92260, (760) 568-1350shermansdeli.com


*Chabad of Palm Springs and Chabad of Rancho Mirage also place orders for community members with kosher caterers and bakers in San Diego and Los Angeles, who deliver to the Palm Springs area. Albertson’s and Clark’s Nutrition of Rancho Mirage; Jensen’s Finest Foods, Ralphs and Trader Joe’s of Palm Springs; and Trader Joe’s of Palm Desert all carry kosher items.

CHABAD CONGREGATIONSChabad of Palm DesertP.O. Box 1463Palm Desert, CA 9226173550 Santa Rosa WayPalm Desert, CA 92260(760) 651-2424chabadpd.com

Chabad of Palm Springs and the Desert CommunitiesP.O. Box 4169Palm Springs, CA 92263425 Avenida OrtegaPalm Springs, CA 92263(760) 325-0774chabadps.com

Chabad of Rancho Mirage — The Torah Oasis72295 Via MartaRancho Mirage, CA 92270(760) 770-7785chabadrm.com

CONSERVATIVE CONGREGATIONSTemple Isaiah332 W. Alejo RoadPalm Springs, CA 92262(760) 325-2281templeisaiahps.com

Sima’s Gourmet Catering and Events

• Bar/Bat Mitzvahs• Weddings

• Corporate Events• Fundraising Events

• Persian Tea Stati on

For more informati on, or to plan your next life cycle event, please contact:858.205.9738

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member ofLYDIA KRASNER 619.548.3485 www.MitzvahEvent.com [email protected]

DesignDecor

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REFORM CONGREGATIONSHar-El Institute for Study and Worship in the Reform TraditionSt. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 47-535 Highway 74Palm Desert, CA 92260(760) 779-1691harelurj.org

Congregation Shalom Bayit1320 Williams St.Banning, CA 92220(951) 769-3678congregationshalombayit.com

Temple Sinai of Palm Desert73251 Hovley Lane W.Palm Desert, CA 92260(760) 568-9699templesinaipd.org

ORTHODOX CONGREGATIONSDesert Havurah of Palm Springs325 W. Chino DrivePalm Springs, CA 92262(760) 327-4848

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The impact of mid-century Modernism is omnipresent throughout Palm Springs and can often be found in

unexpected places. Take, for example, Eisenhower Health Center – at 415 South Palm Canyon.

The Modernism-inspired building was designed by iconic Palm Springs architect Donald Wexler (more on him specifically on pg. 52 of this directory). The Eisenhower

was built in 1971 originally to house Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith. When the investment firm relocated, the 13,000 sq. ft., bi-level building was rescued from demolition by local preservationists.

In Feb., 2015, the building debuted as the Eisenhower Health Center. The shift from financial institution to medical center has been seemless. The dedicated medical staff at Eisenhower focus on health and wellness,

PULL QUOTE: “The goal was to move away from a threatening institutional ambiance by creating a peaceful, relaxing setting, through light, color and aesthetics. This is a positive influence on blood pressure and heart rate,” Rice says.

SPOTLIGHT ON... Eisenhower Health Center

Healthy, Weathly and WiseBY PAM PRICE


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PULL QUOTE: “The goal was to move away from a threatening institutional ambiance by creating a peaceful, relaxing setting, through light, color and aesthetics. This is a positive influence on blood pressure and heart rate,” Rice says.

with specialties in pain management, cardiology, endocrinology, and neurology.

To help ease the transition, the Eisenhower team has hung art throughout its quarters.

“Repurposed,” says Jeff Weyant, of Jeff Weyant Designs, “the interior now provides a healing environment for patients from the moment they arrive.”

This is symbolized by the designer’s selection of Modernist-inspired art and it comes together the moment you enter.

Patients are met with a work of inspired orignal mosaic created by Evelyn Ackerman, the Los Angeles-based artist and designer. Evelyn, along with her husband Jerome, now 97 years old, played a central role in the “distinctive aesthetic of Claifornia mid-century Modernism.

Evelyn’s legendary “Morning Dove” series, with the five-star Eisenhower Medical Center logo place toward the right of the display, is captivating.

“What a remarkable way to welcome patients,” says local author Grace Robbins. “The composition has a way of making you forget your aches and pains.”

Photography also plays a crucial role

in the Eisenhower’s tribute to Modernism, including one piece from the Frank Sinatra estate.

The lingering “institutional ambiance” of other medical facilities is mostly forgotten here.

Jill Rice, Eisenhower Medical Center’s media coordinator and community specialist confirmed that was the intention of the Modernism “make-over.”

By the time you reach the second floor of the building, you can see swaying palm trees profiled against the mountains. It is clear from this view why so many artists have taken such inspiration from the famous desert sky.

The view is intended also to calm the nerves of patients.

“The goal was to move away from a threatening institutional ambiance by creating a peaceful, relaxing setting, through light, color and aesthetics. This is a positive influence on blood pressure and heart rate,” Rice says.

Transforming a 1971 financial building into a desert oasis of healing was a project undertaken by Eisenhower Medical Center to reinforce their goal of providing “health care as it should be.”

Palm Springs journalist Stuart Weiner has called it a “healthy restoration.” It’s a powerful prescription. A

“The goal was to move away from a threatening institutional

ambiance by creating a peaceful, relaxing setting, through light,

color and aesthetics. This is a positive influence on blood

pressure and heart rate,” Rice says.

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Calendar of EventsJanuary-April, 2016

JANUARYJan. 5-Feb. 16 (six sessions)Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. (JCC) or 7-8:30 p.m. (Congregation Beth Am)The Apocryhpa: The Story of the Forbidden BooksInstructor: Noah HadasRegister: (858) 362-1154

Jan. 8-29 (three sessions)Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m.Art, Stories, and Movements: Jewish Art through the AgesInstructor: Guri StarkRegister: (858) 362-1154

Jan. 13-Feb. 3 (three sessions)Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.In the Beginning: The First Families of GenesisInstructor: Rabbi Yael RidbergRegister: (858) 362-1154

Jan. 13; 7 p.m.Sex, Magic and Death in the Bible and its WorldInstructor: Sharon Keller, Ph.D.Register: (858) 362-1154

Jan. 19; 7 p.m.Jewish Poets-Jewish VoicesOpen mic to follow featured poets in the JCC Teen LoungeR.S.V.P.: (858) 361-1150Jan. 15-31“Seussical Jr.” presented by J*CompanyTickets: (858) 362-1348 or tickets.lfjcc.org

Jan. 25; 7 p.m.Mendelssohn, Music and the JewsScholar Lecture Series at Temple Solel

Jan. 27; 10:30 a.m.Mendelssohn, Music and the JewsMandelbaum Family Lecture Series at Coronado Public Library

Jan. 27; 7:30 p.m.Harold Kushner: Nine Essential Things I’ve Learned About LifeTickets: (858) 362-1348 or tickets.lfjcc.org

FEBRUARYFeb. 4-14; various times and locations26th Annual San Diego Jewish Film FestivalTickets: (858) 362-1348 or tickets.lfjcc.org

Feb. 17; 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. What is Your Story? Explore the Process of Creating Your Own Ethical WillRegister: (858) 362-1154

Feb. 19-March 11 (four sessions)Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m.The First Families of Genesis: The Journey ContinuesInstructor: Rabbi Baruch EzaguiRegister: (858) 362-1154

Feb. 23-March 1 (two sessions)Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noonConfronting Genocide: How Germans Remember Their PastLecturer: Susanne Hillman, Ph.D.Register: (858) 362-1154

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Feb. 23; 7 p.m.Jewish Poets-Jewish VoicesOpen mic to follow featured poets in the JCC Teen LoungeR.S.V.P.: (858) 361-1150

Feb. 24; 10:30 A.M.The Digital Battlefields: How New Media Have Transformed Conflict in the Middle EastMandelbaum Family Lecture Series at Coronado Public Library

Feb. 26-March 13“Annie Warbucks” presented by J*CompanyTickets: (858) 362-1348 or tickets.lfjcc.org

Feb. 29, March 2, 3 (three sessions)10-11:30 a.m. or 7-8:30 p.m.Brothers Keepers: What Jews Have to Say About the New TestamentInstructor: Professor Rebecca MooreRegister: (858) 362-1154

MARCHMarch 7; 7 p.m.The Grammar of Gold: A Journey into the Words and Worlds of the BibleLecturer: Aviya KushnerRegister: (858) 362-1154

March 8-29 (four sessions)10-11:30 a.m. or 7-8:30 p.m. In the Eye of the Storm: Threats to Israel’s Security from its Tumultuous RegionInstructor: Sanford Lakoff, Ph.D. Register: (858) 362-1154

March 9-May 25Sundays-Fridays; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Israel in Light and Shadow art exhibitionGotthelf Art Gallery information: (858) 362-1114

March 21; 7 p.m.Reading the Bible in Exile: A Prophet’s Take on the Exodus from EgyptScholar Lecture Series at Temple Solel

March 22; 7 p.m.Jewish Poets-Jewish VoicesOpen mic to follow featured poets in the JCC Teen LoungeR.S.V.P.: (858) 361-1150

March 23; 7 p.m.Reading the Bible in Exile: A Prophet’s Take on the Exodus from EgyptMandelbaum Family Lecture Series at Coronado Public Library

APRILApril 4, 5, 6; 7 p.m. Jacob Goldberg Lectures on the Middle EastLecturer: Dr. Jacob GoldbergRegister: (858) 362-1154

April 11; 7 p.m.3rd Annual Five Minute Play FestivalR.S.V.P.: (858) 362-1114

April 12-June 14 (10 sessions)Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. or 7-8:30 p.m. From Sinai to Seinfeld: The History of Jewish HumorInstructors: Ilana De Laney, Ph.D. and Joellyn ZollmanRegister: (858) 362-1154

April 18; 7 p.m.French Jews, Muslims and the State of Israel: New PerspectivesScholar Lecture Series at Temple Solel

April 20; 10:30 a.m.French Jews, Muslims and the State of Israel: New PerspectivesMandelbaum Family Lecture Series at Coronado Public Library

April 25; 7 p.m.How Not to Comfort the Ones We LoveInstructor: Rabbi Sherre HirschTickets: (858) 362-1348 or tickets.lfjcc.org

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In September of last year, the Jewish Federation announced it was the recipient of a $3 million matching grant

from the national Jim Joseph Foundation, a California-based private foundation which works to support Jewish education across the country.

The grant will be distributed across five years and San Diego’s Federation is required to raise an equal amount from local funders, says Heather Wolfson, senior director of community partnership at Federation.

Wolfson spoke by phone, explaining that the money will be used to launch the community-based Center for Jewish Service Learning, a new initiative to get teens excited about Jewish communal service and education. The grant will also be used to create a hub for local programming, called the Jewish Teens Service Institute and Corp (JTSIC),

housed at the JCC. The idea is that volunteering is a way

to keep teens connected to Judaism during those post-Bar and Bat Mitzvah years when structured opportunities within Jewish life traditionally wane for kids.

“We want to seed innovation around Jewish service-learning through funding [to] existing organizations, and we want to support teens in creating their own programs that will done through micro grants,” Wolfson says.

Daren Schwartz was recently hired to lead JTSIC at the JCC, working in close collaboration with Federation and Jim Joseph Foundation. He explains that the Jewish Federation and the JCC are sharing the lead in shaping the objections and vision of the JTSIC to “serve and amplify the entire Jewish community.”

Jewish education in San Diego just got a $3 million boostBY TINA B. ESHEL

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A key challenge is helping people understand what service learning is, Schwartz points out. By his definition, service learning is “adding intentionality to what is typically considered community service.

“So the example I like to give,” he continues, “is the difference between a beach cleanup versus a group of people meeting at the beach, talking about the environment, contributing factors to what added to the trash on the beach, what Jewish values have to say about being stewards of the land, then doing the beach clean up and then followed by a debriefing exercise.”

Learning constitutes the conversations that happen in and around the action of service. In his new role, Schwartz will design the programs that incorporate both.

The program is so new that even the website is still in development, but the Jewish Journal will keep you informed as programming solidifies and grant recipients are determined. A

A longer version of this story first appeared in the January, 2016 issue of the San Diego Jewish Journal. Check sdjewishjournal.com for updates on this budding education initiative.

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Adopt a Family Foundation5050 Del Mar Heights RoadSan Diego, CA 92130(619) 548-5444adoptafamilyfoundation.org

AFMDA — American Friends of Magen David Adom, Western region6505 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 450Los Angeles, CA 90048(323) 655-4655afmda.org

American Israel Public Affairs Committee, San Diego office9339 Genesee Ave., Suite 270San Diego, CA 92121(858) [email protected]

American Friends of Hebrew University, Orange County, San Diego and the Desert Office18340 Yorba Linda Blvd., Suite 107, Box 233Yorba Linda, CA 92886(949) 407-6547afhu.org

American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Southern California 11766 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1110Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 553-5232aftau.org

American Jewish Committee9911 West Pico Blvd. Suite PHMLos Angeles, CA 90035(310) 282-8080ajc.org

American Technion Society, San Diego Chapter12601 Carmel Canyon RoadSan Diego, CA 92130(858) 750-2135ats.org

Anti-Defamation League, San Diego Regional Office4950 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 250San Diego, CA 92123(858) 565-6896adl.org

Brandeis National Committee, Rancho Bernardo Chapter17348 Tablero Court, San Diego 92127(858) 487-6585 [email protected]

Brandeis National Committee, San Dieguito Chapter(760) 930-4380brandeis.edu/bnc/

B’nai B’rith Southern California14845 Ventura Blvd., Syute 227Sherman Oaks, CA 91403(818) 380-0730bnaibrith.org


AMERICAN ASSOCIATES OF BEN-GURION UNIVERSITY, SOUTHWEST REGION1880 CENTURY PARK EAST, SUITE 612LOS ANGELES, CA 90067(310) 552-3300 AABGU.ORG

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Chesed HomeP.O. Box 151676San Diego, CA 92175(619) 988-4873chesedhome.org

Friendship Circle, San Diego16934 Old Espola RoadPoway, CA 92064(858) 487-4879friendshipcirclesd.org

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, San Diego Chapter6165 Greenwich Drive, Suite 120San Diego, CA 92122(858) 926-3210fidf.org

Friends of Israel Scouts, Inc. Tzofim6505 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 530Los Angeles, CA 90048(212) 390-8130 ext. 321 and ext. 204israelscouts.org

Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind968 Easton Rd. - Suite HWarrington, PA 18976(215) 343-9100israelguidedog.org

Friends of Yemin Orde, National Office4340 East-West Hwy, Suite 202Bethesda, MD 20814(202) 237-0286yeminorde.org

Hadassah Southern California, San Diego area4950 Murphy Canyon RoadSan Diego, CA 92123(858) [email protected]

Hillel of San DiegoSDSU office: 5717 Lindo PaseoSan Diego, CA 92115(619) 583-6080

UCSD office: 8976 Cliffridge Ave.La Jolla, CA 92037(858) 550-1792

Hillel of North County:156 E. Barham DriveSan Marcos, CA 92078(760) 828-7230hillelsd.org

House of Israel2156 Pan American PlazaSan Diego, CA 92101(619) 234-0739cottageofisrael.com

Israeli Scouts of San Diego/ Shevet Galim(858)[email protected]

Jewish Community Foundation, San Diego4950 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 100San Diego, CA 92123(858) 279-2740jcfsandiego.org

Jewish Family Service of San DiegoTurk Family Center8804 Balboa Ave.San Diego, CA 92123(858) 637-3000jfssd.org

Jewish Federation of San Diego County4950 Murphy Canyon RoadSan Diego, CA 92123(858) 571-3444jewishinsandiego.org

Jewish National Fund, San Diego regional office7120 Hayvenhurst Ave., Suite 200Van Nuys, CA 91406(858) 824-9178jnf.org

Jewish Studies Program at San Diego State University5500 Campanile DriveSan Diego, CA 92182(619) 594-5327 jewishstudies.sdsu.edu

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Jewish War Veterans of the USA1811 R Street NWWashington, DC 20009(202)265-6280jwv.org

Jewish Women’s Foundation4950 Murphy Canyon RoadSan Diego, CA 92123(858) 279-2740jcfsandiego.org

Judaic Studies Program at University of California San Diego9500 Gilman Drive, Suite 0104La Jolla, CA 92093(858) 534-4551judaicstudies.ucsd.edu

Ken Jewish Community11860 Carmel Creek Rd.San Diego, CA 92130(858) 793-1605kenjc.org

Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center4126 Executive DriveLa Jolla, CA 92037, (858) 457-3030lfjcc.org

Leichtag Family Foundation5800 Armada Drive, Suite 100Carlsbad, CA 92008The Ranch and Coastal Roots Farm441 Saxony Rd. , Encinitas, CA 92024(760) 929-1090leichtag.org

Na’amat (International Movement of Zionist Women), Western area16161 Ventura Blvd., Suite 101Encino, CA. 91436(818) 981-1298naamat.org

New Life Club6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd.San Diego, CA 92119(619) 286-8487


San Diego Rabbinical Association(858) 535-1111

South African Jewish American CommunityP.O. Box 13608La Jolla, CA 92039sajac.com

[email protected] Israeli Cultural Center411 Saxony Rd. Building 2Encinitas, CA 92024(858) 201-6094tarbuton.wordpress.com

Training and Education About the Middle East (TEAM), San Diego4950 Murphy Canyon RoadSan Diego, CA 92123(760) 753-2121sandiegoteam.org

NextGen/Young San Diego4950 Murphy Canyon Road San Diego, CA 92123(858) 571-3444nextgensandiego.org

Zionist Organization of America, San Diego DistrictP.O. Box 60359San Diego, CA 92166(858) 546-1361sdzoa.org

STANDWITHUS, SAN DIEGO CHAPTERP.O. Box 341069Los Angeles, CA 90034(858) [email protected]

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Located in Serra Mesa www.KavodElementary.org • 858.386.0887

A FREE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL THAT OFFERS:

• Low Instructor to Student Ratio• Hebrew Language Immersion• Student-Centered Classrooms• Emphasis on Social Responsibility, Global Citizenship and Respect for Others

Kavod Elementary Charter SchoolRespect Makes a World of Difference

Kavod intertwines a uniquely dynamic and interactive learning model with the benefits of dual language.

This is your opportunity to provide your child with an unparalleled academic experience.

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Located in Serra Mesa www.KavodElementary.org • 858.386.0887

A FREE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL THAT OFFERS:

• Low Instructor to Student Ratio• Hebrew Language Immersion• Student-Centered Classrooms• Emphasis on Social Responsibility, Global Citizenship and Respect for Others

Kavod Elementary Charter SchoolRespect Makes a World of Difference

Kavod intertwines a uniquely dynamic and interactive learning model with the benefits of dual language.

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What is Hospice Care? Considered to be the model for quality, health care at the end of life, hospice care involves a team-oriented approach to expert medical care, pain and symptom management, and emotional and spiritual support, tailored to an individual’s health care needs and wishes. Support and guidance is also provided to a patient’s family members.

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Then I encourage you to talk with your doctor or a trusted healthcare provider to see if hospice is right for you. The medical experts at The Elizabeth Hospice are also available to answer any questions you have about the benefits of hospice care.

Expert advice from Jan Jones, President and CEO of The Elizabeth Hospice, San Diego County’s oldest and largest nonprofit hospice provider.

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Balboa International Market5907 Balboa Ave.San Diego, CA 92111(858) 277-3600balboamarket.com

Café Chabad Catering by Yakov16934 Chabad WayPoway, CA 92064(858) 451-0455cafechabad.com

Catering by Charles Rubin of Shmoozers5050 Del Mar Heights Rd.San Diego, CA 92130(619) 583-1636 shmoozers.com

D.Z. Akin’s6930 Alvarado RoadSan Diego, CA 92120(619) 265-0218dzakinsdeli.com

Elijah’s New York Style Delicatessen7061 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.San Diego, CA 92111(858) 455-1461Catering: (858) 353-5528elijahsrestaurant.com

La Café6104 Regents RoadSan Diego, CA 92122(858) [email protected]

Lang’s Kosher Bakery and Deli4610 Alvarado Canyon Road, Suite 6San Diego, CA 92120(619) 280-5264langsbakery.com

Milton’s Deli and Restaurant2660 Via de la ValleDel Mar, CA 92014(858) 792-2225miltonsdeli.com

Nosh Delicatessen670 W. B St. San Diego, CA 92101(619) 795-7002noshdelicatessen.com

Ralphs “Kosher Experience”8657 Villa La Jolla DriveLa Jolla, CA 92037(858) 597-1550ralphs.com

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Chabad Hebrew Academy10785 Pomerado RoadSan Diego, CA 92131(858) 566-1996chasd.org

San Diego Jewish Academy11860 Carmel Creek RoadSan Diego, CA 92130(858) 704-3700sdja.com

Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School3630 Afton RoadSan Diego, CA 92123(858) 279-3300hebrewday.org

Southern California Yeshiva (SCY) High School3410 Mount Acadia Blvd.San Diego, CA 92111(858) 560-1818scyhigh.org

Torah High Schools of San Diego9001 Towne Centre DriveSan Diego, CA 92122(858) 558-6880torahsandiego.com

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Shalom Catering11860 Carmel Creek RoadSan Diego, CA 92130(619) 985-8202shalomcatering.com

The Place Catering and Deli10785 Pomerado RoadSan Diego, CA 92131(858) 549-7000sandiegokosher.com

Village Mill Bread Co.12845 El Camino Real, Suite S-2Del Mar, CA 92130(858) 794-4994villagemillbread.com


The two-and-a-half-year-old home care agency Seacrest @ Home was voted into the “Top 5 Home Care Agencies” in

this year’s Union-Tribune reader’s poll. That’s out of about 300 home care providers in the city and county, notes Director of Home Care and RN Kelli Denton.

One reason the young agency might already be so respected in the community is their commitment to their workforce. Most of the 75 caregivers currently on

their roster are per-diem employees, but, in accordance with new labor laws, they all qualify for sick-time benefits.

For every 30 houtrs worked, caregivers acrue one hour of sick time, Denton explains. Caregivers are also paid for overtime and double time as shifts require.

With their success, Seacrest @ Home is growing at break-neck pace.

“We’re constantly in hiring mode,” Denton says.

To ensure that all caregivers are properly trained, Denton recently instituted a mentorship program that pairs veteran caregivers with new hires. The veteran receives a bonus for his/her involvement in the program.

On the client side, Seacrest @ Home offers scholarships based on need. Kelli Denton can walk you through the specific qualification requirements for that. Contact her at [email protected], (760) 942-2695 or (760) 632-3715. A

The young home-care agency is already makings waves in the industry, while placing emphasis on its employees

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ASSISTED LIVINGSeacrest Village Retirement CommunitiesLeichtag Family Foundation Campus:211 Saxony RoadEncinitas, CA 92024(760) 632-0081Nellie Cohn Residence:12730 Monte Vista RoadPoway, CA 92064(858) 485-0700seacrestvillage.org

B’NAI MITZVAHBESA (Bar/Bat Mitzvah Event Services Association)P.O. Box 711251 Santee, CA 92072(858) 876-2372besasandiego.com

The Mitzvah Makers at JFS(858) 637-3050themitzvahmakers.com

BURIALAm Israel Mortuary6316 El Cajon Blvd.San Diego, CA 92115(619) 583-8850amisraelmortuary.com

El Camino Memorial — Sorrento Valley5600 Carroll Canyon RoadSan Diego, CA 92121(800) 352-2646sorrentovalleychapel.com

Eternal Hills Memorial Park1999 El Camino RealOceanside, CA 92054(760) 754-6600eternalhillsmortuary.com

Greenwood Memorial Park and Mortuary4300 Imperial Ave.San Diego, CA 92113(619) 701-6473greenwoodmemorial.com

Home of Peace Cemetery3668 Imperial Ave.San Diego, CA 92113(619) 583-8850

Olam Haemes Society(858) 547-0076, ext. [email protected]

HOSPICE CARE/BIKKUR CHOLIMJewish Family Service of San Diego8804 Balboa Ave.San Diego, CA 92123(858) 637-3000jfssd.org

Ohr Ami, The Jewish Hospice Program6155 Cornerstone East, Suite 220San Diego, CA 92121(858) 458-2992lightbridgehospice.com/ohrami.html

Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of San Diego9655 Granite Ridge Drive, Suite 300San Diego, CA 92123(858) 499-89019550 Chesapeake DrSan Diego, CA, (858) 499-0139vitas.com

JUDAICA Hatikva Fine Judaica7964 Arjons Drive, Suite CSan Diego, CA 92126(858) 695-9777hatikva.com

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Schwartz Judaica1934 Pentuckett Ave.San Diego, CA 92104(619) 233-5833schwartzjudaica.com

*Please call individual synagogues for information about their gift shops.

MIKVAOTLa Jolla Mikvah at Congregation Adat Yeshurun8625 La Jolla Scenic DriveLa Jolla, CA 92037(858) 535-1196adatyeshurun.org/mikvah

Mikvah Israel of San Diego5170 La Dorna St.San Diego, CA 92115(619) 287-6411chabaddowntown.com

North County Inland Mikvah at Chabad of Poway16934 Chabad WayPoway, CA 92064(858) 451-0455chabadpoway.com

MOHELSRabbi Shalom Denbo 1491 Rexford DriveLos Angeles, CA 90035(310) 721-2149 westcoastmohel.com

Edward Epstein, M.D.(858) [email protected]

Martin Gilboa, M.D.(858) [email protected]

Michael Jacobson, M.D.(858) 430-3861

Fred R. Kogen, M.D.(800) 644-4479 ebris.com [email protected]

Aaron M. Lehman, M.D. (858) [email protected]

Rabbi Moishe Leider(858) 518-6513chabaduc.org

Cantor Haim Mizrahi(619) [email protected]

Stuart Rubenstein, M.D.(858) 793-4563 brisforbaby.com [email protected]

Joel Snyder, M.D. (619) [email protected]

NEWBORN RESOURCESShalom Baby(858) 457-0398lfjcc.com/[email protected]

OLDER ADULT CENTERSJFS College Avenue Center at Congregation Beth Jacob4855 College Ave.San Diego, CA 92115(858) 637-3270

JFS Coastal Club at Temple Solel3575 Manchester Ave.Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007(858) 674-1123

Lawrence Family JCC4126 Executive DriveLa Jolla, CA 92037(858) 457-3030

JFS No. County Inland Center at Temple Adat Shalom15905 Pomerado RoadPoway, CA 92064(858) 674-1123

JFS University City Older Adult Center at Congregation Beth Israel9001 Towne Centre DriveSan Diego, CA 92122(858) 550-5998

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CHABAD CONGREGATIONSChabad Alef Center375 South Rancho Santa Fe Road San Marcos CA, 92078(760) 481-7503alefcenter.com

Chabad Baja California3830 Valley Center DriveSuite 705-103San Diego, CA 92130 USA(011)521664-596-4349 (619) 726-4645chabadwithoutborders.com

Chabad of Carmel Valley11860 Carmel Creek RoadSan Diego CA, 921303830 Valley Centre Drive, Suite 705-103San Diego, CA 92130(858) 333-4613chabadcv.com

Chabad Center of University City3813 Governor DriveSan Diego, CA 92122(858) 455-1670chabaduc.org

Chabad of College Area6115 Montezuma RoadSan Diego, CA 92115(619) 400-3115jewishstudentlife.org

Chabad of Coronado956 Orange Ave.Coronado, CA 92118(619)365-4728chabadcoronado.com

Chabad of Downtown San Diego308 G St.San Diego CA, 92101(619) 702-8518chabaddowntown.com

Chabad of East County8691 La Mesa Blvd.La Mesa, CA 91942(619) 387-8770jewishec.com

Chabad Jewish Center of Rancho Santa Fe5690 Cancha De Golf, Suite 112Rancho Santa Fe CA 92091Mailing Address: P.O. Box 8282 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067(858) 765-7571jewishrsf.com

Chabad of La Jolla Shores909 Prospect Street Suite 210La Jolla, CA 92037(858) 455-5433chabadoflajolla.com

Chabad of La Costa1980 La Costa Ave.Carlsbad, CA 92009(760) 943-8891chabadatlacosta.com

Chabad of Oceanside1930 Sunset DriveVista, CA 92081(760) 806-7765jewishoceanside.com

Chabad of Pacific Beach4150 Mission Blvd., Suite 212San Diego, CA 92109(619)333-0344chabadpb.org

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Chabad of Poway16934 Chabad WayPoway, CA 92064(858) 451-0455chabadpoway.com

Chabad of San Marcos 649 Sandy LaneSan Marcos, CA 92078(760) 481-7503alefcenter.com

Chabad Scripps Ranch 10785 Pomerado RoadSan Diego, CA 92131(858) 547-0076chabaddiego.com

CONSERVATIVECongregation Beth Am5050 Del Mar Heights RoadSan Diego, CA 92130(858) 481-8454betham.com

Congregation Beth El8660 Gilman DriveLa Jolla CA 92037(858) 452-1734cbe.org

Congregation B’nai Shalom201 East BroadwayVista, CA 92084(760) 659-0654bnaishalomsd.org

Congregation B’nai Tikvah2510 Gateway RoadCarlsbad, CA 92009(760) 650-2262bnaitikvahsd.com

Ner Tamid Synagogue15318 Pomerado RoadPoway, CA 92064(858) 513-8330nertamidsd.org Ohr Shalom Synagogue2512 Third Ave.San Diego, CA 92103(619) 231-1456ohrshalom.org

Temple Beth Shalom208 Madrona St.Chula Vista, CA 91910(619) 420-6040bethshalomtemple.com

Tifereth Israel Synagogue6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd.San Diego, CA 92119(619) 697-6001tiferethisrael.com

HUMANISTICKahal Am P.O. Box 927751San Diego, CA 92192(858) 549-3088kahalam.org

KABBALAHThe Kabbalah Centre8935 Towne Center Drive, Suite 108San Diego, CA 92122(858) 535-0447kabbalah.com

ORTHODOXCongregation Adat Yeshurun8625 La Jolla Scenic Drive NorthLa Jolla CA 92037(858) 535-1196adatyeshurun.org

Congregation Beth Jacob4855 College Ave.San Diego, CA 92115(619) 287-9890bjsd.org

Congregation Kehillas Torah14133 Via AlisalSan Diego, CA 92128(858) 829-9648kehillastorah.org

Orot HaCarmel11860 Carmel Creek RoadSan Diego CA, 92130(858) 633-0181orothacarmel.org

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THE ELIJAH MINYAN3207 CADENCIA ST.LA COSTA, CA 92009(760) 943-8370 ELIJAHMINYAN.COM

Young Israel Synagogue7291 Navajo RoadSan Diego, CA 92119(619) 589-1447yisandiego.org

RECONSTRUCTIONISTCongregation Dor Hadash11860 Carmel Creek Road (on the San Diego Jewish Academy campus)San Diego, CA 92130(858) 268-3674dorhadash.org REFORMCongregation Beth Israel 9001 Towne Centre DriveSan Diego, CA 92122(858) 535-1111cbisd.org

Temple Adat Shalom15905 Pomerado RoadPoway, CA 92064, (858) 451-1200adatshalom.com

Temple Emanu-El6299 Capri DriveSan Diego, CA 92120(619) 286-2555teesd.org

Temple Etz Rimon2020 Chestnut Ave.Carlsbad CA 92008, (760) 929-9503templeetzrimon.org

Temple Solel3575 Manchester Ave.Cardiff-By-The-Sea CA 92007(760) 436-0654templesolel.net

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Shir HaYam4618 Rueda DriveSan Diego, CA 92124, (619)251-4618sandiegojewishrenewal.org

SEPHARDICBeth Eliyahu Torah Center5012 Central Ave., Suite CBonita, CA 91902(619) 472-2144betheliyahu.org

Magen Abraham Sephardic SynagogueInside Chabad Hebrew Academy in Scripps Ranch10875 Pomerado RoadSan Diego, CA 92131(619) 277-0380magenabraham.org

Sepharadic Kehillah San Diego3813 Governor Dr.San Diego, CA 92122(858) [email protected]

UNAFFILIATEDChavurah Kol HaneshamaHistoric Temple Beth Israel2455 Heritage Park RowSan Diego, CA 92110(619) 573-4216

Jewish Collaborative of San Diego5927 Balfour Court, Suite 203Carlsbad, CA 92008(760) 707-7111jcosd.com

Reconciliation, The Synagogue Without Walls2969 Racetrack View DriveDel Mar CA, 92014(858) 509-7519reconciliationresolve.com

TEMECULAChabad Jewish Center - Temecula Valley41789 Nicole Lane, Suite B7Temecula, CA 92591(951) 234-4196jewishtemecula.com

Congregation B’nai Chaim29500 Via PrincesaMurrieta, CA 92563(951) 677-7350bnai-chaim.org

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Temple Beth Sholom of Temecula26790 Ynez Ct., Suite BTemecula, CA 92591(951) 679-0419tbstemecula.org

Congregation Etz ChaimP.O. Box 1138Ramona, CA 92065(760) 789-2781etzchaimramona.org

Congregation Havurim29500 Via PrincesaMurrieta, CA 92563P.O. Box 891663Temecula CA, 92592(951) 387-5018havurim.org

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At Seacrest Village, there is a unique opportunity for both residents and the broader San Diego community to

volunteer in a variety of ways. The volunteer program started eight years ago and has focused on recruiting and retaining outside volunteers who offer a variety of time, talent and treasure to the North County residents. With her relatively new position as volunteer liaison for Seacrest Village, Sheryl Seltser is working to increase the number of volunteers who help out at Seacrest but she’s also creating new opportunities for residents to volunteer based on their own expertise and areas of interest.

Seltser started on that mission by asking the residents what they’re looking for in volunteer activities and the response gave her a clear course.

“Reading with children,” Seltser says. “That was one thing that the residents really were looking for.”

In mid-August of last year, five Seacrest residents spent a morning at Temple Solel where they read to Camp Solel kids aged 3 to 5. After story time, the Seacrest volunteers, all women, ate lunch with the campers and then the group sang Shabbat songs with Solel’s cantor.

“It was a fantastic experience for us,” Claire Winer says. “The kids were positively

wonderful, with their big eyes. They’re looking at you and wondering about you and asking questions about you. And they were very receptive to anything we said or did.”

Winer has been living at Seacrest for two years. She started the knitting club almost as soon as she arrived, and she serves as a greeter to give tours and make new residents feel welcome. But she was looking for more ways to get involved.

“When I first came here, I wanted to go across the street [to the Ecke Family YMCA] and read to the kids,” she remembers. “I wanted to get involved outside of here, I felt it would be good for me. But it never came to pass.”

She mentioned the idea to other Seacrest employees and when Sheryl Seltser was looking for volunteer program options, the idea made its way to her.

“We definitely need to incorporate more [volunteer opportunities for residents] because there are only so many residents you can bring to one outing,” Seltser says.

There was a waitlist for the Camp Solel reading program. With the new school year underway, Seltser has begun to work on more reading events at Temple Solel and hopes to expand to other locations in the Encinitas area.

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readers, is a retired teacher.“I don’t miss teaching, I’m glad to be

retired,” she says with a laugh, “but I miss the children.”

Barbara Diamond came to the program with a background in tutoring and reading (the topic of her dissertation) and a professional history as a therapist. She has been living at Seacrest for a year, after spending five years taking care of her ailing husband.

“When I came here, I saw all these grandmas and grandpas who have no little children on their laps to read to,” she says. “Some of them are blessed with families and they can do it that way, but for those of us that don’t have young ones, I thought it would be a great idea for both the recipient and the giver to gain from having a child on your lap and looking up at you like ‘tell me more grandma!’ [I thought] that it would be a rewarding experience and it was.”

The whole program lasted an hour, and for Diamond, it opened the door to all kinds of possibilities for more “follow up” as she called it. Things like drawing pictures or acting out scenes instead of finishing the book and hurrying off to lunch. But for now she’ll settle for the program to happen on a regular basis.

“When you have children looking forward to you, it’s such a thrill,” Diamond says. “I loved the idea that the kids were very anxious and interested and couldn’t wait for the rest of the story. That was very exciting to me to feel needed and wanted in a specific way again.”

Bertha Fox, the fourth volunteer I was able to interview and newest resident of the group, also came to the program with a wealth of experience. She spent nine years as a tutor for dyslexic adults.

“That was one of the highlights of my life,”

Fox says, “because it made such a difference to them. I was amazed at how many adults grew up who could not read.”

For Fox, this program was gratifying in a different way and she enjoyed the opportunity to interact with “very precocious” kids.

“These moments of being together and sharing are truly invaluable,” Seltser says. “It is our vision at Seacrest Village to create more of these intergenerational programs for our residents.”

While she works to expand the resident volunteer programs, Seltser is also always recruiting community members to volunteer at Seacrest Village.

“We have volunteers who come from the community [from] all age groups. They can be retirees, college students, Bar or Bat Mizvah students. We’ve had groups of Girlscouts, Hillel, teen volunteer groups. We’ve had groups from the Helen Woodward Center who come in and do some pet therapy visits.”If you have a talent you wish to share with the Seacrest community, contact Sheryl Seltser at [email protected]. A

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THE JEWISH 411 SAN DIEGO SPOTLIGHT

Four years ago, Ed Carnot and Louis Vener noticed a for sale sign at 8788 Balboa Avenue. Both are long-time

board members of Jewish Family Service, which has occupied the building next door, at 8804 Balboa, for nine years. At the time when Carnot and Vener saw the sign, Jill Spitzer, the social service nonprofit’s 26-year CEO, had just announced her retirement. And the economy was just starting to crawl out of recession.

Determined to seize an unlikely opportunity, Carnot and Venner wanted

JFS to buy the building at 8788 Balboa despite what looked like terrible timing.

Within a year, the Board had decided to move forward with the plan, and went on to raise $11 million to purchase the building at 8788 Balboa.

The official community ribbon cutting was held Jan. 31.

JFS is calling their new expanded quarters a campus – The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Campus. Administrative functions will remain at 8804 Balboa (named the Turk Family Center) and client services

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The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Campus opened Jan. 2016BY NATALIE JACOBS

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will include employees who used to be spread throughout the county, in the new space next door. The buildings are connected by a trellis and outdoor walkway. The administration building was painted to match the white-and-black exterior of the new location.

Inside, workspaces were created with an intention toward collaboration – cubicle walls were lowered, windows were made, employees on specific

program teams were placed in proximity to each other, private meeting spaces were added for client security.

Everything in the new spaces is intentional, with the hope of shifting the way that JFS does business. By having case managers sit near counselors, clients who come to JFS for help with an urgent life event may be more quickly introduced to someone who can offer ongoing support from the 50 or so programs the organization offers. A

A more detailed version of this story appeared in the December issue of the San Diego Jewish Journal. Read the original article online at sdjewishjournal.com. For more details on Jewish Family Service, vist jfssd.org.

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TRAVELExclusive Expeditions, Chai Mission ........... 10L’Dor V’Dor ..................................................106

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