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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,
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2016 Edition
PUBLISHER • Mark Edelstein PUBLISHER • Dr. Mark S. Moss
INTRODUCTION.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 LISTINGS
Performing Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Jewish Holidays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Advertiser’s Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
REGIONAL LISTINGS
Orange County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Orange County Spotlights. . . . . . . . . . . 20, 40 Orange County Organizations. . . . . . . . . . . 22 Orange County Restaurants. . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Orange County Day Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Orange County Lifecycle Resources. . . . . . . 33 Orange County Synagogues. . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Palm Springs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Palm Springs Spotlights . . . . . . . . . 43, 48, 54 Palm Springs Organizations. . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Palm Springs Day Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Palm Springs Lifecycle Resources. . . . . . . 51 Palm Springs Restaurants. . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Palm Springs Synagagues . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 San Diego. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 San Diego Spotlights. . . . . 58, 60, 73, 86, 90 San Diego Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 San Diego Restaurants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 San Diego Day Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 San Diego Lifecycle Resources . . . . . . . . . 74 San Diego Synagogues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 8 THE JEWISH 411
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PERFORMANCE VENUES AROUND THE COUNTY SAN DIEGO Balboa Theatre 868 Fourth Ave. San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 570-1100 sandiegotheatres.org Broadway San Diego 3666 Fourth Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 564-3000 broadwaysd.com California Center for the Arts, Escondido 340 North Escondido Blvd. Escondido, CA 92025 (760) 839-4138 artcenter.org CYT — Christian Youth Theatre 1545 Pioneer Way El Cajon, CA 92020 (619) 588-0206 cytsandiego.org/programs/CCT-7 14 THE JEWISH 411
City Ballet at Spreckels Theatre 121 Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 (858) 272-8663 cityballet.org Civic Theatre 1100 Third Ave. San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 570-1100 sandiegotheatres.org CYC — California Youth Conservatory 3734 43rd St., Unit 1 San Diego, CA 92105 (619) 994-7574 cyctheatre.webs.com/ Cygnet Theatre At the Old Town Theatre 4040 Twiggs St. San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 337-1525 cygnettheatre.com
PERFORMING ARTS THE JEWISH 411 Coronado Playhouse 1835 Strand Way Coronado, CA 92118 (619) 435-4856 coronadoplayhouse.com Diversionary Theatre 4545 Park Blvd., Suite 101 San Diego, CA 92116 (619) 220-0097 diversionary.org Horton Grand Theatre 444 Fourth Ave. San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 437-6000 lambsplayers.org Ion Theatre Company 3704 Sixth Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 600-5020 iontheatre.com J*Company At the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center 4126 Executive Drive La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 362-1348 sdcjc.org/jc La Jolla Playhouse 2910 La Jolla Village Drive La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 550-1010 lajollaplayhouse.org Lamb’s Players Theatre 1142 Orange Ave. Coronado, CA 92118 (619) 437-6000 lambsplayers.org Lyceum Theatre 79 Horton Plaza San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 544-1000 lyceumevents.org Malashock Dance 2650 Truxtun Road, Suite 202 San Diego, CA 92106 (619) 260-1622 malashockdance.org
Moonlight Stage Productions at the Moonlight Amphitheatre 1200 Vale Terrace Drive Vista, CA 92084 At the AVO Playhouse 303 Main St. Vista, CA 92084 (760) 639-6199 moonlightstage.com MOXIE Theatre 6663 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego CA 92115 (858) 598-7620 moxietheatre.com New Village Arts 2787 State St., Suite B Carlsbad, CA 92008 (760) 433-3245 newvillagearts.org North Coast Repertory Theatre 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite D Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 481-1055 northcoastrep.org The Observatory North Park 2891 University Ave., Suite 1 San Diego, CA 92104 (619) 239-8836 observatorynp.com The Old Globe 1363 Old Globe Way San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 234-5623 theoldglobe.org Poway Center for the Performing Arts 15498 Espola Road Poway, CA 92064 (858) 748-0505 powayarts.org San Diego Civic Youth Ballet 1650 El Prado, Suite 209 San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 233-3060 sdcyb.org San Diego Dance Theatre 2650 Truxtun Rd., Suite 108 San Diego, CA 92106 (619) 225-1803; sandiegodancetheater.org 2016
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Welk Theatre San Diego 8860 Lawrence Welk Drive Escondido, CA 92026 (888) 802-7469 welkresorts.com/san-diego-theatre
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Cabrillo Playhouse 202 Avenida Cabrillo San Clemente, CA 92672 (949) 492-0465 cabrilloplayhouse.org Camino Real Playhouse 31776 El Camino Real San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (949) 489-8082 caminorealplayhouse.org Chance Theater 5552 E. La Palma Ave. Anaheim, CA 92807 (714) 777-3033 chancetheater.com Claire Trevor School of Arts At UC Irvine 4002 Mesa Road Irvine, CA 92697 (949) 824-2787 arts.uci.edu Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse 661 Hamilton St. Costa Mesa, CA 92627 (949) 650-5269 costamesaplayhouse.com Curtis Theater 1 Civic Center Circle Brea, CA 92821 (714) 990-7727 curtistheatre.com Fullerton Civic Light Opera 218 W. Commonwealth Ave. Fullerton, CA 92832 (714) 879-1732 fclo.com The Gallery Theatre 3152 E. La Palma Ave. Anaheim, CA 92806 (714) 630-9870
PERFORMING ARTS THE JEWISH 411 thegallerytheatre.com The Gourmet Detective at the Balboa Inn 3100 Irvine Ave. Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 423-5311 gourmetdetective.com Irvine Barclay Theatre and Cheng Hall 4242 Campus Drive Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 854-4607 thebarclay.org Laguna Playhouse 606 Laguna Canyon Road Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (949) 497-2787 lagunaplayhouse.com The Muckenthaler Cultural Center 1201 W. Malvern Ave. Fullerton, CA 92833 (714) 738-6595 themuck.org
Musical Theatre Village 36 Mauchly Irvine, CA 92618 (949) 753-1996 musicaltheatrevillage.net Newport Theatre Arts Center 2501 Cliff Drive Newport Beach, CA 92663 (949) 631-0288 ntaconline.com Rose Center Theater 14140 All American Way Westminster, CA 92683 (714) 793-1150 rosecentertheater.com Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 556-2787 scfta.org Southast Repertory 655 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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Westminster Community Theatre 7272 Maple St. Westminster, CA 92683 (714) 893-8626 wctstage.org
Fabulous Palm Springs Follies 128 S. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 327-0225 psfollies.com
The Yost Theater 307 N. Spurgeon St. Santa Ana, CA 92701 (888) 862-9573 yosttheater.com
Indian Wells Theater at Cal State San Bernardino, Palm Desert campus 37500 Cook St. Palm Desert, CA 92211 (760) 341-6909 pdc.csusb.edu/eventsTheater.html
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Annenberg Theater At the Palm Springs Art Museum 101 N. Museum Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 325-4490 psmuseum.org Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre 69930 California 111 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts 73000 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 340-2787 mccallumtheatre.com Palm Canyon Theatre 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 323-5123
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Orange County SPOTLIGHT ON... JCC Jewish Camp Jewish day camp program at the Merage JCC opens children up to a bright, big Jewish world BY BRIE STIMSOM
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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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t 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
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“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.” 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.
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Orange County Jewish Organizations AFMDA — American Friends of Magen David Adom, Western region 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 650 Los Angeles, CA 90048 (323) 655-4655 afmda.org American Israel Public Affairs Committee, Southern California Region P.O. Box 351389 Los Angeles, CA 90035 (323) 937-1184 aipac.org
AMERICAN ASSOCIATES OF BEN-GURION UNIVERSITY, SOUTHWEST REGION
1800 Century Park East., Suite 612 Los Angeles, CA 90067 (310) 552-3300 aabgu.org American Friends of Hebrew University, Orange County, San Diego and the Desert Office 18340 Yorba Linda Blvd., Suite 107, Box 233 Yorba Linda, CA 92886 (949) 407-6547 afhu.org Director: Caron Berkley American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Western region 11766 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1110 Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 553-5232 aftau.org
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American Jewish Committee 18881 Von Karman Ave. Suite 1170 Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 660-8525 www.ajc.org AMIT 1122 South Robertson Blvd., #9 Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 859-4885 amitchildren.org Anti-Defamation League 959 S. Coast Drive, Suite 210 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (949) 679-3737 adl.org Bureau of Jewish Education 1 Federation Way, Suite 205 Irvine, CA 92603 (949) 435-3450 bjeoc.org Consulate General of Israel, Los Angeles 11766 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1600 Los Angeles, CA 90025 (323) 852-5500 israella.org Ezra Center at Temple Beth Emet 1770 West Cerritos Ave. Anaheim, CA 92804 (714) 776-1103 Friendship Circle 2240 University Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 721-9800 friendshipcircleoc.org Friends of Israel Scouts, Inc. Tzofim 6505 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 530 Los Angeles, CA 90048 (212) 390-8130 israelscouts.org
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Hadassah Southern California Long Beach/Orange County Amelia & Mark Taper Hadassah House 445 South Robertson Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211 (562) 430-5055 hadassah.org/southerncalifornia Hillel Foundation of Orange County 1 Federation Way, Suite 210 Irvine, CA 92603 (949) 435-3444 ochillel.org Israeli Scouts of Orange County/ Shevet Tapuz (949) 235-6050 shevettapuz.org Jewish Community Foundation of Orange County I Federation Way, Suite 210 Irvine, CA 92603 (949) 435-3484 jcfoc.org Jewish Federation and Family Services, Orange County 1 Federation Way, Suite 210 Irvine, CA 92603 (949) 435-3490 jewishorangecounty.org Jewish National Fund, Orange County Regional Office 7120 Hayvenhurst Ave. Suite 200 Van Nuys, CA 91406 (949) 260-0400 jnf.org
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Jewish Studies Program at University of California, Irvine 400 Krieger Hall Irvine, CA 92697 (949) 824-6521 humanities.uci.edu/jewishstudies Merage Jewish Community Center 1 Federation Way, Suite 200 Irvine, CA 92603 (949) 435-3400 jccoc.org Na’amat (International Movement of Zionist Women), Western area 16161 Ventura Blvd, Suite 101 Encino, CA 91436 (818) 981-1298 naamat.org Orange County Community Scholar Program 1006 Park Ave. Newport Beach, CA 92662 (949) 682-4040 occsp.org Orange County Jewish Bar Association P.O. Box 6130 Newport Beach, CA 92658 (949) 440-6700, ext. 257 ocjba.org ORT America 6435 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 303 Los Angeles, CA 90048 (323) 966-0092 ortamerica.org 2016
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A Modern Congregation striving to meet the needs of families & bring the Jewish Community together. Friday Night Services • Religious School • High Holy Day Services• Rock Shabbat • Adult Education • Sisterhood www.SurfCitySynagogue.org info@surfcitysynagogue.org (714) 596-2220 Affiliated with United Synagogue
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Blueberry Hill Kosher Café at the Merage JCC 1 Federation Way, Suite 200 Irvine, CA 92603 Kosher Orders 949-435-3400 Ext 239 All Others 562-981-8300 jccoc.org/about/café-at-the-j/ Solomon’s Bakery and Deli 23016 Del Lago Drive Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (949) 586-4718 solomonsbakery.com
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The Big Thrill 2667 E. 28th St., Suite 511-513 Signal Hill, CA 90755, (562) 981-8300 thebigthrill.net Got Kosher? — Soul Food for Maintstream Café: 8914 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 858-1920 Catering: 1410 S. Livonia Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90035, Z(310) 858-3123 gotkosherinc.com Gourmet Caterers 2217 S. Grand Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92704 (949) 346-4240 gourmetcaterers.net Hotz Stuff Kosher Chef Services 4521 Campus Drive, Suite 269 Irvine, CA 92612, (949) 651-0866 K-Kosher Food Service P.O. Box 1238, Lake Forest, CA 92609 (949) 292-9906 kkosher.com 30 THE JEWISH 411
Kosher Bite Deli and Meat Market 23595 Moulton Parkway Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (949) 770-1818 Kosher Gourmet Catering (866) 999-3287 kosher-caterer.com OC Kosher Market 688 El Camino Real Tustin, CA 92780 (714) 838-3108 ockosher.com Sason Catering 8626 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 659-5982 sasoncatering.com Starlite Caterers 15739 Ventura Blvd. Encino, CA 91436 (818) 789-7588 starlitecaterers.com SunFlour Natural Bakery 2950 Grace Lane Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 424-0176 sunflourbakery.net Vita-Pizza Take-out Cholov Yisroel pizza 66 Sequoia Tree Lane Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 786-2108 Z Catering 17290 Newhope Street, Suite A Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (888) 922-8371 zcater.com
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Heritage Pointe 27356 Bellogente Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (949) 364-9685 heritagepointe.org
BURIAL
Mt. Olive Cemetery of Harbor Lawn Memorial Park 1625 Gisler Ave. Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 540-5554 harborlawn.com Pacific View Memorial Park and Mortuary 3500 Pacific View Drive Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 (949) 644-2700 pacificview.us
CHAPLAINS
Jewish Day Schools Hebrew Academy 14401 Willow Lane Huntington Beach, CA 92647 (714) 898-0051 hebrewacademyhb.com Tarbut V’Torah Community Day School Middle and Upper School Campus: 5 Federation Way Irvine, CA 92603 (949) 509-7866 Lower School Campus: 5200 Bonita Canyon Drive Irvine, CA 92603 (949) 509-7866 tarbut.com
Lifecycle Resources ASSISTED LIVING Bubbe and Zayde’s Place 1534 East 21st Street Santa Ana, CA 92705 (714) 543-3939 bubbeandzaydesplace.com
Rabbi Levi Blesofsky (714) 693-0770, ext. 102 rabbilevi@ocjewish.com For Orange County Jails Rabbi Lawrence P. Seidman and Chaplain Linda Seidman JFS: (949) 435-3460 www.rationalrabbi.com
HOSPICE CARE/BIKKUR CHOLIM
Jewish Federation and Family Services, Orange County 1 Federation Way, Suite 210 Irvine, CA 92603, (949) 435-3484 jewishorangecounty.org Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of Orange County 220 Commerce, Suite 100 Irvine, CA 92602 333 S. Anita Drive Orange, CA 92868 (714) 921-2273 vitas.com
JUDAICA STORES
The Golden Dreidle 2626 Dupont Drive, Suite 40 Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 955-0900 goldendreidle.com 2016
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*Please call individual synagogues for information about their gift shops.
MIKVAOT
Irvine Community Mikveh at Beth Jacob Congregation of Irvine 3900 Michelson Drive Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 786-5230 irvinemikveh.org Mikvah Chaya V’sarah Leah at Congregation Lubavitch 3847 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 427-1360 or (562) 254-1840 longbeachshul.com Orange County Mikvah at North County Chabad Center 19045 Yorba Linda Blvd. Yorba Linda, CA 92886 (714) 693-0188 ocjewish.com
MOHELS
Rabbi Shalom Denbo 1491 Rexford Drive Los Angeles, CA 90035 westcoastmohel.com rabbienbo@gmail.com (310) 721-2149 Barry P. Duel, M.D. (323) 798-5311 www.drduel.com info@beritdoc.com Howard Frydman. M.D. 2625 W Alameda Ave Suite 404 Burbank, CA 91505 (818) 841-6055 Ilene Gelbaum, CNM 441 N. Lakeview Ave. Anaheim, CA 92807 (714) 279-4000 Rabbi Nachman Kreiman (323) 896-5098 expertmohel.com
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Fred R. Kogen, M.D. (800) 644-4479 ebris.com kogen@ebris.com Andrew Shpall shpall@gmail.com (310) 562-5891
NEWBORN RESOURCES Shalom Baby jewishorangecounty.org ShalomBaby@jffs.org
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Orange County Jewish Synagogues CHABAD
Chabad of Aliso Viejo 23665 Moulton Parkway, Suite D Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (949) 244-7627 chabadofalisoviejo.com Shul by the Shore/Chabad of Belmont Shore 5855 E. Naples Plaza, Suite 315 Long Beach, CA 90803 (services and classes) Seaport Marina Hotel 6400 E. Pacific Coast Highway Long Beach, CA 90803 (562) 621-9828 shulbytheshore.org Chabad Lubavitch of Cypress 12340 Seal Beach Blvd. Suite B-219 Seal Beach, CA 90740 (714) 828-1851 chabadlosal.com Chabad of South Huntington Beach and West Orange County 5052 Warner Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92649 (714) 846-2285 chabadhb.com Chabad of Irvine 5010 Barranca Pkwy. Irvine, CA 92604 (949) 786-5000 chabadirvine.org Chabad at UC Irvine 12 Oxford Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 280-8998 jewishuci.net
Chabad Jewish Center of Laguna Beach 30804 S. Pacific Coast Highway Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (949) 499-0770 chabadoflaguna.com Chabad Jewish Center of Laguna Niguel 27631 La Paz Road Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (949) 831-7701 chabadlagunaniguel.com Congregation Lubavitch 3981 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 596-1681 longbeachshul.com Chabad Jewish Center of Mission Viejo 24041 Marguerite Pkwy. Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (949) 770-1270 chabadofmv.com Chabad Jewish Center of Newport Beach 2240 University Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 721-9800 jewishnewport.com Chabad Jewish Center of Rancho Santa Margarita P.O. Box 80073 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (949) 264-6930 jewishrsm.com Chabad Jewish Center of San Clemente 1306 N. El Camino Real S. Clemente, CA 92672 (949) 489-0723 jewishsc.com 2016
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Chabad Jewish Center of Tustin 13112 Newport Ave., Suite H Tustin, CA 92780 (714) 508-2150 chabadtustin.com
Congregation B’nai Israel 2111 Bryan Ave. Tustin, CA 92782 (714) 730-9693 cbi18.org
North County Chabad Center — Congregation Beth Meir HaCohen 19045 Yorba Linda Blvd. Yorba Linda, CA 92886 (714) 693-0770 ocjewish.com
Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach P.O. Box 10414 Costa Mesa, CA 92627 2401 Irvine Ave. Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 548-6900 templeisaiahoc.com
ORTHODOX
Beth Jacob Congregation of Irvine 3900 Michelson Drive Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 786-5230 bethjacobirvine.org Young Israel of Orange County 3415 Michelson Drive Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 300-8899 yioc.org
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Temple Beth El of South Orange County 2A Liberty Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (949) 362-3999 templebethelsoc.org Temple Beth Emet 1770 W. Cerritos Ave. Anaheim, CA 92804 (714) 772-4720 tbe-oc.org Temple Beth Shalom of Long Beach 3635 Elm Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 426-6413 tbslb.org Temple Beth Shalom of Whittier 14564 Hawes St. Whittier, CA 90604 (562) 941-8744 bethshalomofwhittier.net 36 THE JEWISH 411
Surf City Synagogue Livingstone Campus 2987 Mesa Verde Drive East Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 596-2220 surfcitysynagogue.org
REFORM CONGREGATIONS Temple Bat Yahm 1011 Camelback St. Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 644-1999 tby.org Temple Beth David 6100 Hefley St. Westminster, CA 92683 (714) 892-6623 templebethdavid.org Temple Beth El of South Orange County 2A Liberty Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (949) 362-3999 templebethelsoc.org Temple Beth Ohr 15721 E. Rosecrans Ave. La Mirada, CA 90638 (714) 521-6765 templebethohr.com Temple Beth Sholom 2625 N. Tustin Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92705 (714) 628-4600 tbsoc.com
ORANGE COUNTY Temple Beth Tikvah 1600 N. Acacia Ave. Fullerton, CA 92831 (714) 871-3535 tbtoc.org Congregation B’nai Tzedek 9669 Talbert Ave. Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 963-4611 cbtfv.org Temple Israel of Long Beach 269 Loma Ave. Long Beach, CA 90803 (562) 434-0996 tilb.org
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Beth Jacob Congregation of Irvine 3900 Michelson Drive Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 786-5230 bethjacobirvine.com
KABBALAH
Kabbalah Centre 1062 S. Robertson Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 657-5404 kabbalah.com
Temple Ner Tamid 10629 Lakewood Blvd. Downey, CA 90241 (562) 861-9276 downeytemplenertamid.org Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’alot 3652 Michelson Drive Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 857-2226 shmtemple.org Pacific Community of Cultural Jews (562) 592-0999 pccjews.org pacifcomm@aol.com
RECONSTRUCTIONIST University Synagogue 3400 Michelson Drive Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 553-3535 universitysynagogue.org
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Temple Judea 24512 Moulton Pkwy. Laguna Woods, CA 92637 (949) 830-0470 templejudealw.org
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OC’s Judaica & Ketubah Store GoldenDreidle.com KetubahStore.com 2626 Dupont Dr., Irvine (949) 955-0900
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Orange County SPOTLIGHT ON... Jr. Maccabi Games Jcc Merage To Host This Year’s Competition
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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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PHOTOS COURTESY MERAGE JCC
“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. 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
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SPOTLIGHT ON... Rabbi Sally Olins
Establishes “Pets at Rest”
Palm Springs Synagogue Leader Finds New Passion After Leaving The Pulpit
PHOTO COURTESY RABBI SALLY OLINS
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“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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ets 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 prerabbinical 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
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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
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Jewish Organizations AFMDA (American Friends of Magen David Adom), Western region 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 650 Los Angeles, CA 90048 (323) 655-4655 afmda.org
American Technion Society, Western region 501 S. Beverly Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (310) 254-9899 ats.org
American Israel Public Affairs Committee, San Diego and Palm Springs office (858) 626-2790 aipac.org sdsat@aipac.org
Anti-Defamation League, Pacific Southwest region (310) 446-8000 la.adl.org
American Associates of Ben-Gurion University, Southwest region 1800 Century Park East., Suite 612 Los Angeles, CA 90067 (310) 552-3300 aabgu.org
Brandeis University National Committee, Desert Chapter brandeis.edu/bnc Consulate General of Israel, Los Angeles 11766 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1600 Los Angeles, CA 90025 (323) 852-5500 israella.org
American Friends of Hebrew University, Orange County, San Diego Israel Dog Center forthe the Blind and the Desert Office The Jewish-themed play Guide “The Chosen” kicked off Coachella 1760 Del Mundo, 1201 18340 Yorba Linda Blvd., SuiteValley 107,Repertory Box seasonAvenida dubbed “The AmericanUnit Melting Pot.” Coronado, CA 92118 233 (619) 435-8226 Yorba Linda, CA 92886 israelguidedog.org (949) 407-6547 afhu.org Hadassah Southern California Desert/East Area Resource Center American Friends of Tel Aviv 455 S. Robertson Blvd. University, Western region Beverly Hills, California 90211 11766 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1110 (760) 327-7059 Los Angeles, CA 90025 southerncalifornia.hadassah.org (310) 553-5232 desert@hadassah.org aftau.org
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PALM SPRINGS Inland Empire and Desert Hillel, University of Riverside P.O. Box 56691 Riverside, CA 92507 iehillel.org Jewish Family Service of the Desert 801 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 202 Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 325-4088 jfsdesert.org Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area 69710 Highway 111 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 (760) 324-4737 jfedps.org
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Na’amat (International Movement of Zionist Women), Western area 16161 Ventura Blvd. Suite 101 Encino, CA 91436 (818) 981-1298 naamat.org ORT America 6435 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 305 Los Angeles, CA 90048 (323) 966-0092 ortamerica.org The Tolerance Education Center 35147 Landy Lane Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 (760) 328-8252 toleranceeducationcenter.org
Jewish National Fund, Palm Springs region 7120 Hayvenhurst Ave., Suite 200 Van Nuys, CA 91406 (760) 864-6208 jnf.org
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SPOTLIGHT ON... Modernism Master Donald Wexler has his name all over Palm Springs
PHOTO COURTESY PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM
BY PAM PRICE
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onald 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).
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“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
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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. 2016
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A warm, welcoming Conservative Congregation
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located in the heart of Palm Springs Services Friday 7:30 pm; Saturday 10 am
332 West Alejo Road Palm Springs CA 92262 760-325-2281 Rabbi Sally Olins Check out our activities online
www.templeisaiahps.com
A Place of Family & Torah Shabbat Dinner • Zimra Service Religious School • Youth Groups Tikvah Preschool • Tot Shabbat Torah Study • Hebrew Classes Adult Education Classes with Rabbi Havurah Groups Yiddish Club & more!
(760) 568-9699 73-251 Hovley Lane West • Palm Desert www.templesinaipd.org
35127 Landy Lane Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760)328-8252
www.toleranceeducationcenter.org
The “Official” Breakfast Spot In Palm Springs
Support our dog’s Hebrew education! Students Give the Gift of Sight to Israeli Blind Students are urged to help sponsor a puppy, either as a class Tzedakah Project, or as a Mitzvah Project for their Bar or Bat Mitzvah, to assist blind Israeli veterans and civilians in regaining their lives.
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Jewish Day School Desert Torah Academy 73-550 Santa Rosa Way Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 325-0774 deserttorah.com
Serving Cuban-American Food Est. 1976
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Lifecycle Resources
Open Daily: 11am - 10pm
MOHELS
Rabbi Shalom Denbo 1491 Rexford Drive Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 721-2149 westcoastmohel.com rabbienbo@gmail.com
PALM SPRINGS (760) 325-2127 1596 N. Palm Canyon Drive • Palm Springs, CA 92262
Michael A. Sanford, M.D. 74020 Alessandro Drive, Suite B Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 773-3737 michaelsanfordmd.com
MIKVAOT
Mikvah Chaya Mushka of the Coachella Valley at Chabad of Palm Springs 425 Avenida Ortega Palm Springs, CA 92264 (760) 678-5675 chabadps.com
HOSPICE CARE/BIKUR CHOLIM Bikur Cholim of Palm Springs 290 Sonora Road Palm Springs, CA 92264 Rabbi Yankel Kreiman (760) 325-8076 bikurcholimps.com
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of Inland Empire 7888 Mission Grove Pkwy S., Suite 200 Riverside, CA 92508 (909) 386-6000 35325 Date Palm Drive, Suite 204 Cathedral City, CA 92234 (760) 321-2273 vitas.com
BURIAL
Chevra Kadisha of the Desert Rabbi Shimon Posner 72295 Via Marta Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 (760) 770-7785 shared.nasck.org/registered_chevros/desert rabbi@chabadrm.com
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Jewish Delis, Kosher Restaurants and Catering
Synagogues
Manhattan in the Desert 2665 East Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92264 (760) 322-3354 manhattaninthedesert.com
CHABAD CONGREGATIONS Chabad of Palm Desert P.O. Box 1463 Palm Desert, CA 92261 73550 Santa Rosa Way Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 651-2424 chabadpd.com
Sherman’s Deli and Bakery Palm Springs: 401 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 325-1199 Palm Desert: 73161 Country Club Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260, (760) 568-1350 shermansdeli.com Z Catering 17290 Newhope Street, Suite A Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (888) 9922-8371 zcater.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.
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REFORM CONGREGATIONS Har-El Institute for Study and Worship in the Reform Tradition St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 47-535 Highway 74 Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 779-1691 harelurj.org Congregation Shalom Bayit 1320 Williams St. Banning, CA 92220 (951) 769-3678 congregationshalombayit.com
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Temple Sinai of Palm Desert 73251 Hovley Lane W. Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 568-9699 templesinaipd.org ORTHODOX CONGREGATIONS Desert Havurah of Palm Springs 325 W. Chino Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 327-4848
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SPOTLIGHT ON... Eisenhower Health Center Healthy, Weathly and Wise
Art adorns waiting rooms at Eisenhower Medical Center in Palm Springs to provide a comfortable atmosphere.
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he 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
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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,
PHOTOS COURTESY LEE RICE, EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER
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PHOTOS COURTESY LEE RICE, EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER
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“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. L-R: G. Aubrey Serfling, former Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet; Martin Massiello, Ali Tourkaman, Ken Wheat.
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 midcentury 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 2016
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SanDiego SPOTLIGHT ON... San Diego Center for
Jewish Culture Calendar of Events January-April, 2016
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Jan. 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 Books Instructor: Noah Hadas Register: (858) 362-1154 Jan. 8-29 (three sessions) Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m. Art, Stories, and Movements: Jewish Art through the Ages Instructor: Guri Stark Register: (858) 362-1154 Jan. 13-Feb. 3 (three sessions) Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. In the Beginning: The First Families of Genesis Instructor: Rabbi Yael Ridberg Register: (858) 362-1154 Jan. 13; 7 p.m. Sex, Magic and Death in the Bible and its World Instructor: Sharon Keller, Ph.D. Register: (858) 362-1154 Jan. 19; 7 p.m. Jewish Poets-Jewish Voices Open mic to follow featured poets in the JCC Teen Lounge R.S.V.P.: (858) 361-1150 Jan. 15-31 “Seussical Jr.” presented by J*Company Tickets: (858) 362-1348 or tickets.lfjcc.org 58 THE JEWISH 411
Jan. 25; 7 p.m. Mendelssohn, Music and the Jews Scholar Lecture Series at Temple Solel Jan. 27; 10:30 a.m. Mendelssohn, Music and the Jews Mandelbaum Family Lecture Series at Coronado Public Library Jan. 27; 7:30 p.m. Harold Kushner: Nine Essential Things I’ve Learned About Life Tickets: (858) 362-1348 or tickets.lfjcc.org
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Feb. 4-14; various times and locations 26th Annual San Diego Jewish Film Festival Tickets: (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 Will Register: (858) 362-1154 Feb. 19-March 11 (four sessions) Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m. The First Families of Genesis: The Journey Continues Instructor: Rabbi Baruch Ezagui Register: (858) 362-1154 Feb. 23-March 1 (two sessions) Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon Confronting Genocide: How Germans Remember Their Past Lecturer: Susanne Hillman, Ph.D. Register: (858) 362-1154
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Feb. 23; 7 p.m. Jewish Poets-Jewish Voices Open mic to follow featured poets in the JCC Teen Lounge R.S.V.P.: (858) 361-1150
March 22; 7 p.m. Jewish Poets-Jewish Voices Open mic to follow featured poets in the JCC Teen Lounge R.S.V.P.: (858) 361-1150
Feb. 24; 10:30 A.M. The Digital Battlefields: How New Media Have Transformed Conflict in the Middle East Mandelbaum Family Lecture Series at Coronado Public Library
March 23; 7 p.m. Reading the Bible in Exile: A Prophet’s Take on the Exodus from Egypt Mandelbaum Family Lecture Series at Coronado Public Library
Feb. 26-March 13 “Annie Warbucks” presented by J*Company Tickets: (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 Testament Instructor: Professor Rebecca Moore Register: (858) 362-1154
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March 7; 7 p.m. The Grammar of Gold: A Journey into the Words and Worlds of the Bible Lecturer: Aviya Kushner Register: (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 Region Instructor: Sanford Lakoff, Ph.D. Register: (858) 362-1154 March 9-May 25 Sundays-Fridays; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Israel in Light and Shadow art exhibition Gotthelf Art Gallery information: (858) 362-1114 March 21; 7 p.m. Reading the Bible in Exile: A Prophet’s Take on the Exodus from Egypt Scholar Lecture Series at Temple Solel
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April 4, 5, 6; 7 p.m. Jacob Goldberg Lectures on the Middle East Lecturer: Dr. Jacob Goldberg Register: (858) 362-1154 April 11; 7 p.m. 3rd Annual Five Minute Play Festival R.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 Humor Instructors: Ilana De Laney, Ph.D. and Joellyn Zollman Register: (858) 362-1154 April 18; 7 p.m. French Jews, Muslims and the State of Israel: New Perspectives Scholar Lecture Series at Temple Solel April 20; 10:30 a.m. French Jews, Muslims and the State of Israel: New Perspectives Mandelbaum Family Lecture Series at Coronado Public Library April 25; 7 p.m. How Not to Comfort the Ones We Love Instructor: Rabbi Sherre Hirsch Tickets: (858) 362-1348 or tickets.lfjcc.org
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SanDiego SPOTLIGHT ON... Teen Work Jewish education in San Diego just got a $3 million boost BY TINA B. ESHEL
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n 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),
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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.”
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Teens from the 2014 JServe teen volunteer day.
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. 2016
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SanDiego Jewish Organizations Adopt a Family Foundation 5050 Del Mar Heights Road San Diego, CA 92130 (619) 548-5444 adoptafamilyfoundation.org AFMDA — American Friends of Magen David Adom, Western region 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 450 Los Angeles, CA 90048 (323) 655-4655 afmda.org American Israel Public Affairs Committee, San Diego office 9339 Genesee Ave., Suite 270 San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 626-2790 aipac.org sdsat@aipac.org
AMERICAN ASSOCIATES OF BEN-GURION UNIVERSITY, SOUTHWEST REGION
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American Friends of Hebrew University, Orange County, San Diego and the Desert Office 18340 Yorba Linda Blvd., Suite 107, Box 233 Yorba Linda, CA 92886 (949) 407-6547 afhu.org
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American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Southern California 11766 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1110 Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 553-5232 aftau.org American Jewish Committee 9911 West Pico Blvd. Suite PHM Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 282-8080 ajc.org American Technion Society, San Diego Chapter 12601 Carmel Canyon Road San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 750-2135 ats.org Anti-Defamation League, San Diego Regional Office 4950 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 250 San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 565-6896 adl.org Brandeis National Committee, Rancho Bernardo Chapter 17348 Tablero Court, San Diego 92127 (858) 487-6585 brandeislinda@gmail.com Brandeis National Committee, San Dieguito Chapter (760) 930-4380 brandeis.edu/bnc/ B’nai B’rith Southern California 14845 Ventura Blvd., Syute 227 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 (818) 380-0730 bnaibrith.org
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Chesed Home P.O. Box 151676 San Diego, CA 92175 (619) 988-4873 chesedhome.org
Hillel of North County: 156 E. Barham Drive San Marcos, CA 92078 (760) 828-7230 hillelsd.org
Friendship Circle, San Diego 16934 Old Espola Road Poway, CA 92064 (858) 487-4879 friendshipcirclesd.org
House of Israel 2156 Pan American Plaza San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 234-0739 cottageofisrael.com
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, San Diego Chapter 6165 Greenwich Drive, Suite 120 San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 926-3210 fidf.org
Israeli Scouts of San Diego/ Shevet Galim (858)461-9988 shevetgalim.com roshshevet@shevetgalim.com
Friends of Israel Scouts, Inc. Tzofim 6505 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 530 Los Angeles, CA 90048 (212) 390-8130 ext. 321 and ext. 204 israelscouts.org Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind 968 Easton Rd. - Suite H Warrington, PA 18976 (215) 343-9100 israelguidedog.org Friends of Yemin Orde, National Office 4340 East-West Hwy, Suite 202 Bethesda, MD 20814 (202) 237-0286 yeminorde.org Hadassah Southern California, San Diego area 4950 Murphy Canyon Road San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 268-3200 southerncalifornia.hadassah.org hscinfo@hadassah.org Hillel of San Diego SDSU office: 5717 Lindo Paseo San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 583-6080 UCSD office: 8976 Cliffridge Ave. La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 550-1792
Jewish Community Foundation, San Diego 4950 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 279-2740 jcfsandiego.org Jewish Family Service of San Diego Turk Family Center 8804 Balboa Ave. San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 637-3000 jfssd.org Jewish Federation of San Diego County 4950 Murphy Canyon Road San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 571-3444 jewishinsandiego.org Jewish National Fund, San Diego regional office 7120 Hayvenhurst Ave., Suite 200 Van Nuys, CA 91406 (858) 824-9178 jnf.org Jewish Studies Program at San Diego State University 5500 Campanile Drive San Diego, CA 92182 (619) 594-5327 jewishstudies.sdsu.edu
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Jewish War Veterans of the USA 1811 R Street NW Washington, DC 20009 (202)265-6280 jwv.org Jewish Women’s Foundation 4950 Murphy Canyon Road San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 279-2740 jcfsandiego.org Judaic Studies Program at University of California San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive, Suite 0104 La Jolla, CA 92093 (858) 534-4551 judaicstudies.ucsd.edu Ken Jewish Community 11860 Carmel Creek Rd. San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 793-1605 kenjc.org Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center 4126 Executive Drive La Jolla, CA 92037, (858) 457-3030 lfjcc.org Leichtag Family Foundation 5800 Armada Drive, Suite 100 Carlsbad, CA 92008 The Ranch and Coastal Roots Farm 441 Saxony Rd. , Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 929-1090 leichtag.org Na’amat (International Movement of Zionist Women), Western area 16161 Ventura Blvd., Suite 101 Encino, CA. 91436 (818) 981-1298 naamat.org New Life Club 6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd. San Diego, CA 92119 (619) 286-8487 ORT America 6435 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 303 Los Angeles, CA 90048 (323) 966-0092 ortamerica.org 66 THE JEWISH 411
San Diego Rabbinical Association (858) 535-1111 South African Jewish American Community P.O. Box 13608 La Jolla, CA 92039 sajac.com
STANDWITHUS, SAN DIEGO CHAPTER P.O. Box 341069 Los Angeles, CA 90034 (858) 598-8220 standwithus.com sandiego@standwithus.com
sajacsandiego@gmail.com Tarbuton Israeli Cultural Center 411 Saxony Rd. Building 2 Encinitas, CA 92024 (858) 201-6094 tarbuton.wordpress.com Training and Education About the Middle East (TEAM), San Diego 4950 Murphy Canyon Road San Diego, CA 92123 (760) 753-2121 sandiegoteam.org NextGen/Young San Diego 4950 Murphy Canyon Road San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 571-3444 nextgensandiego.org Zionist Organization of America, San Diego District P.O. Box 60359 San Diego, CA 92166 (858) 546-1361 sdzoa.org
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Ralphs “Kosher Experience” 8657 Villa La Jolla Drive La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 597-1550 ralphs.com
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The Place Catering and Deli 10785 Pomerado Road San Diego, CA 92131 (858) 549-7000 sandiegokosher.com Village Mill Bread Co. 12845 El Camino Real, Suite S-2 Del Mar, CA 92130 (858) 794-4994 villagemillbread.com Z Catering 17290 Newhope Street, Suite A Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (888) 922-8371 zcater.com
Jewish Day Schools Chabad Hebrew Academy 10785 Pomerado Road San Diego, CA 92131 (858) 566-1996 chasd.org San Diego Jewish Academy 11860 Carmel Creek Road San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 704-3700 sdja.com Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School 3630 Afton Road San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 279-3300 hebrewday.org Southern California Yeshiva (SCY) High School 3410 Mount Acadia Blvd. San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 560-1818 scyhigh.org Torah High Schools of San Diego 9001 Towne Centre Drive San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 558-6880 torahsandiego.com
SPOTLIGHT ON... Seacrest @ Home
The young home-care agency is already makings waves in the industry, while placing emphasis on its employees
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he 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 kdenton@ seacrestathome.org, (760) 942-2695 or (760) 632-3715. A
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ASSISTED LIVING
Seacrest Village Retirement Communities Leichtag Family Foundation Campus: 211 Saxony Road Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 632-0081 Nellie Cohn Residence: 12730 Monte Vista Road Poway, CA 92064 (858) 485-0700 seacrestvillage.org
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BESA (Bar/Bat Mitzvah Event Services Association) P.O. Box 711251 Santee, CA 92072 (858) 876-2372 besasandiego.com The Mitzvah Makers at JFS (858) 637-3050 themitzvahmakers.com
BURIAL
Am Israel Mortuary 6316 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 583-8850 amisraelmortuary.com El Camino Memorial — Sorrento Valley 5600 Carroll Canyon Road San Diego, CA 92121 (800) 352-2646 sorrentovalleychapel.com Eternal Hills Memorial Park 1999 El Camino Real Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 754-6600 eternalhillsmortuary.com
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Greenwood Memorial Park and Mortuary 4300 Imperial Ave. San Diego, CA 92113 (619) 701-6473 greenwoodmemorial.com Home of Peace Cemetery 3668 Imperial Ave. San Diego, CA 92113 (619) 583-8850 Olam Haemes Society (858) 547-0076, ext. 3056 chabaddowntown.com jewishburial@yahoo.com
HOSPICE CARE/BIKKUR CHOLIM
Jewish Family Service of San Diego 8804 Balboa Ave. San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 637-3000 jfssd.org Ohr Ami, The Jewish Hospice Program 6155 Cornerstone East, Suite 220 San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 458-2992 lightbridgehospice.com/ohrami.html Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of San Diego 9655 Granite Ridge Drive, Suite 300 San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 499-8901 9550 Chesapeake Dr San Diego, CA, (858) 499-0139 vitas.com
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Hatikva Fine Judaica 7964 Arjons Drive, Suite C San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 695-9777 hatikva.com
SAN DIEGO Schwartz Judaica 1934 Pentuckett Ave. San Diego, CA 92104 (619) 233-5833 schwartzjudaica.com *Please call individual synagogues for information about their gift shops.
MIKVAOT
La Jolla Mikvah at Congregation Adat Yeshurun 8625 La Jolla Scenic Drive La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 535-1196 adatyeshurun.org/mikvah
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Rabbi Moishe Leider (858) 518-6513 chabaduc.org Cantor Haim Mizrahi (619) 838-0947 imizrahi2000@yahoo.com Stuart Rubenstein, M.D. (858) 793-4563 brisforbaby.com rubenstein@brisforbaby.com Joel Snyder, M.D. (619) 583-1030 drjsnyder@aol.com
Mikvah Israel of San Diego 5170 La Dorna St. San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 287-6411 chabaddowntown.com
NEWBORN RESOURCES
North County Inland Mikvah at Chabad of Poway 16934 Chabad Way Poway, CA 92064 (858) 451-0455 chabadpoway.com
OLDER ADULT CENTERS
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JFS Coastal Club at Temple Solel 3575 Manchester Ave. Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007 (858) 674-1123
Rabbi Shalom Denbo 1491 Rexford Drive Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 721-2149 westcoastmohel.com Edward Epstein, M.D. (858) 481-3727 ejepstein@ucsd.edu Martin Gilboa, M.D. (858) 405-6722 martin.gilboa@gmail.com Michael Jacobson, M.D. (858) 430-3861 Fred R. Kogen, M.D. (800) 644-4479 ebris.com kogen@ebris.com Aaron M. Lehman, M.D. (858) 354-9108 brisandbeyond.com alehmanmd@gmail.com
Shalom Baby (858) 457-0398 lfjcc.com/shalombaby shalombaby@lfjcc.org
JFS College Avenue Center at Congregation Beth Jacob 4855 College Ave. San Diego, CA 92115 (858) 637-3270
Lawrence Family JCC 4126 Executive Drive La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 457-3030 JFS No. County Inland Center at Temple Adat Shalom 15905 Pomerado Road Poway, CA 92064 (858) 674-1123 JFS University City Older Adult Center at Congregation Beth Israel 9001 Towne Centre Drive San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 550-5998
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CHABAD CONGREGATIONS Chabad Alef Center 375 South Rancho Santa Fe Road San Marcos CA, 92078 (760) 481-7503 alefcenter.com Chabad Baja California 3830 Valley Center Drive Suite 705-103 San Diego, CA 92130 USA (011)521664-596-4349 (619) 726-4645 chabadwithoutborders.com Chabad of Carmel Valley 11860 Carmel Creek Road San Diego CA, 92130 3830 Valley Centre Drive, Suite 705-103 San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 333-4613 chabadcv.com Chabad Center of University City 3813 Governor Drive San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 455-1670 chabaduc.org Chabad of College Area 6115 Montezuma Road San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 400-3115 jewishstudentlife.org Chabad of Coronado 956 Orange Ave. Coronado, CA 92118 (619)365-4728 chabadcoronado.com
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Chabad of Downtown San Diego 308 G St. San Diego CA, 92101 (619) 702-8518 chabaddowntown.com Chabad of East County 8691 La Mesa Blvd. La Mesa, CA 91942 (619) 387-8770 jewishec.com Chabad Jewish Center of Rancho Santa Fe 5690 Cancha De Golf, Suite 112 Rancho Santa Fe CA 92091 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 8282 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 765-7571 jewishrsf.com Chabad of La Jolla Shores 909 Prospect Street Suite 210 La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 455-5433 chabadoflajolla.com Chabad of La Costa 1980 La Costa Ave. Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 943-8891 chabadatlacosta.com Chabad of Oceanside 1930 Sunset Drive Vista, CA 92081 (760) 806-7765 jewishoceanside.com Chabad of Pacific Beach 4150 Mission Blvd., Suite 212 San Diego, CA 92109 (619)333-0344 chabadpb.org
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Chabad of Poway 16934 Chabad Way Poway, CA 92064 (858) 451-0455 chabadpoway.com
Temple Beth Shalom 208 Madrona St. Chula Vista, CA 91910 (619) 420-6040 bethshalomtemple.com
Chabad of San Marcos 649 Sandy Lane San Marcos, CA 92078 (760) 481-7503 alefcenter.com
Tifereth Israel Synagogue 6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd. San Diego, CA 92119 (619) 697-6001 tiferethisrael.com
Chabad Scripps Ranch 10785 Pomerado Road San Diego, CA 92131 (858) 547-0076 chabaddiego.com
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Congregation Beth Am 5050 Del Mar Heights Road San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 481-8454 betham.com Congregation Beth El 8660 Gilman Drive La Jolla CA 92037 (858) 452-1734 cbe.org Congregation B’nai Shalom 201 East Broadway Vista, CA 92084 (760) 659-0654 bnaishalomsd.org Congregation B’nai Tikvah 2510 Gateway Road Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 650-2262 bnaitikvahsd.com Ner Tamid Synagogue 15318 Pomerado Road Poway, CA 92064 (858) 513-8330 nertamidsd.org Ohr Shalom Synagogue 2512 Third Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 231-1456 ohrshalom.org
Kahal Am P.O. Box 927751 San Diego, CA 92192 (858) 549-3088 kahalam.org
KABBALAH
The Kabbalah Centre 8935 Towne Center Drive, Suite 108 San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 535-0447 kabbalah.com
ORTHODOX
Congregation Adat Yeshurun 8625 La Jolla Scenic Drive North La Jolla CA 92037 (858) 535-1196 adatyeshurun.org Congregation Beth Jacob 4855 College Ave. San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 287-9890 bjsd.org Congregation Kehillas Torah 14133 Via Alisal San Diego, CA 92128 (858) 829-9648 kehillastorah.org Orot HaCarmel 11860 Carmel Creek Road San Diego CA, 92130 (858) 633-0181 orothacarmel.org
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Young Israel Synagogue 7291 Navajo Road San Diego, CA 92119 (619) 589-1447 yisandiego.org
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Congregation Dor Hadash 11860 Carmel Creek Road (on the San Diego Jewish Academy campus) San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 268-3674 dorhadash.org
REFORM
Congregation Beth Israel 9001 Towne Centre Drive San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 535-1111 cbisd.org Temple Adat Shalom 15905 Pomerado Road Poway, CA 92064, (858) 451-1200 adatshalom.com Temple Emanu-El 6299 Capri Drive San Diego, CA 92120 (619) 286-2555 teesd.org Temple Etz Rimon 2020 Chestnut Ave. Carlsbad CA 92008, (760) 929-9503 templeetzrimon.org Temple Solel 3575 Manchester Ave. Cardiff-By-The-Sea CA 92007 (760) 436-0654 templesolel.net
JEWISH RENEWAL THE ELIJAH MINYAN 3207 CADENCIA ST. LA COSTA, CA 92009 (760) 943-8370 ELIJAHMINYAN.COM
Shir HaYam 4618 Rueda Drive San Diego, CA 92124, (619)251-4618 sandiegojewishrenewal.org 78 THE JEWISH 411
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Beth Eliyahu Torah Center 5012 Central Ave., Suite C Bonita, CA 91902 (619) 472-2144 betheliyahu.org Magen Abraham Sephardic Synagogue Inside Chabad Hebrew Academy in Scripps Ranch 10875 Pomerado Road San Diego, CA 92131 (619) 277-0380 magenabraham.org Sepharadic Kehillah San Diego 3813 Governor Dr. San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 752-1025 rabbi@rabbiyoni.com sksandiego.org
UNAFFILIATED
Chavurah Kol Haneshama Historic Temple Beth Israel 2455 Heritage Park Row San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 573-4216 Jewish Collaborative of San Diego 5927 Balfour Court, Suite 203 Carlsbad, CA 92008 (760) 707-7111 jcosd.com Reconciliation, The Synagogue Without Walls 2969 Racetrack View Drive Del Mar CA, 92014 (858) 509-7519 reconciliationresolve.com
TEMECULA
Chabad Jewish Center - Temecula Valley 41789 Nicole Lane, Suite B7 Temecula, CA 92591 (951) 234-4196 jewishtemecula.com Congregation B’nai Chaim 29500 Via Princesa Murrieta, CA 92563 (951) 677-7350 bnai-chaim.org
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Come join the magic at 7,200 feet high in the majestic California mountains! Camp Mountain Chai is California’s summer destination where Jewish lives are enriched though spirit, community, friendships and self-exploration. • 2, 3, 5 & 7 Week Options Available • June 19, 2016 - August 10, 2016 • Scholarships & Grants Available • Generous Active Military Discount EVERY FIRST TIME CAMPER IS ELIGIBLE FOR A GRANT UP TO $1000
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SanDiego SPOTLIGHT ON... Seacrest Village Volunteer Program Offers Seacrest Residents A Chance To Spend Quality Time With Kids BY NATALIE JACOBS
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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. Joan Frosh, another of the five volunteer
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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,”
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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 sseltser@seacrestvillage.org. A
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SanDiego SPOTLIGHT ON... Jewish Family Service The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Campus opened Jan. 2016 BY NATALIE JACOBS Campus rendering by Safdie Rabines architects
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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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JFS CEO Michael Hopkins (left) with Board Chair Meg Goldstein and longtime Board member Ed Carnot in front of the painting “Shrines and Ancestors” by Franklin Williams, in the entryway of the new JFS building.
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. 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. 2016
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San Diego Jewish Academy.....................62-63
La Jolla Playhouse......................................... 13
Soille Hebrew Day School........................... 104
North Coast Repertory Theatre..................... 17
Tolerance Education Center.......................... 50
Segerstrom Center for the Arts...................... 28
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EVENTS/ENTERTAINMENT Cantor Kathy Robbins.................................. 100
Charles S. Roseman.................................... 105
Hilton Bayfront.................................................. 7
John Milikowsky............................................... 2
Hilton Torrey Pines......................................... 84
Myra Fleischer & Associates.......................... 89
Lydia Krasner................................................. 53
Todd E. Kobernick.......................................... 82
Marconi Automotive Museum........................ 26 Rabbi Ben Leinow.......................................... 92
AUTOMOBILES Honda of the Desert....................................... 47 Toyota of the Desert....................................... 45
FINANCE AXA Advisors................................................ 100 Gary Kornfeld, CPA........................................ 67
CAMPS Camp Hess Kramer......................................... 9 Camp Mountain Chai............................... 38, 81
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John Gurrera, CPA, CFP............................... 82 Northern Trust.................................................. 4
FINE ARTS Fine Arts Management................................... 98 Once Upon a Frame...................................... 79
Rotisserie Affair.............................................. 80
FOOD
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Broken Yolk.................................................... 11
DOCTORS
Rick’s Restaurant........................................... 51
OC Kosher Market and Deli........................... 39 Dina Fainman, M.D........................................ 68
Sherman’s Deli............................................... 50
Dr. Snyder & Associates................................ 67
Stater Bros....................................................... 5
RSMC Fertility.................................................. 3
EDUCATION
HOME IMPROVEMENT Access Garage Door...................................... 79
Beth Montessori............................................. 98
Firestopper..................................................... 45
Bureau of Jewish Education OC.................... 27
Metro Flooring................................................ 80
Hebrew Academy........................................... 27
Yardage Town................................................ 82
Kavod Elementary Charter School................ 69 Prep4College................................................. 67 102 THE JEWISH 411
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Temple Beth El of OC.................................... 39
The Elizabeth Hospice................................... 70
Temple Emanu-El......................................... 105
Hospice of the North Coast............................ 69
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Jewish War Veterans..................................... 88
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