Jewish Long Beach, the California Conference for Equality & Justice (CCEJ), South Coast Interfaith Council (SCIC), and Temple Israel invite you to

Be the Light

as we join together with those of other faith backgrounds to explore

the common theme of light.

The evening starts with the

Evelyn Linden Baldwin Youth Creative Writing Awards presented by

Jolie Handler (a student and actor on “Nobody Wants This”).

Then we'll engage in discussion with an interfaith panel featuring guest speakers from Hindu, Christian, and Jewish faiths to explore why light is an important value and how it may be used in the present time.

Afterward, enjoy a special reception with latkes, desserts, music, and schmoozing. RSVP below!

Reserve your spot at our last packing of the year, and help pack Abortion Comfort Kits for Planned Parenthood and Family Planning Associates clinics -- we'll make 400 this time! We have lots to do, and great speakers! See what PP is planning to do next to continue the fight!

Doing your holiday shopping? Don't forget to put Treasure Chest toys/books on your list! 

NCJW has placed treasure chests in the clinics so kids will have something to do while waiting for their moms and to take on their journey home. Help us help them pass the time! Please keep in mind gifts need to be fairly small, and for kids under 8-9 yrs old.

Come enjoy wine, women, social advocacy, and community service! and snacks too! Don’t miss it — it will feel so good! The need continues! Join us in making a difference!

RSVP below or email us at communityservice@ncjwlongbeach.org by December 8, since a list of attendees must be turned in no later than that date.

Happy holidays to you and yours!

Andrea Friedenthal & Michelle Gordon, co-chairs, and

Charla Shelton, Treasure Chest Guardian

We will be so happy to see you, enjoy our community, and have a great potluck brunch! Please bring a delicious brunch dish to share.

As is our tradition, we will be donating to For The Child, which serves children and teens recovering from abuse, neglect, or exposure to violence. The agency gave us links to their preferred wish lists, so you can easily choose a gift and have it sent directly to For The Child. If you prefer to contribute to gift cards we'll deliver to the agency, that link is also below.

To make a purchase from the Amazon or Walmart registry:

Amazon ~~~~~ Walmart

To donate toward gift cards to be purchased and delivered:

Donate Here

RSVP below or email programs@ncjwlongbeach.org by Wed., Dec. 11. You'll receive the address once you register.

Come enjoy seeing Fiddler on the Roof and join us in a fun sing-along! Also a fun movie discussion and yummy Chinese food! There is NO CHARGE, but of course, we appreciate any donations to cover costs (email programs@ncjwlongbeach.org) and contributions to any of our projects.

About the movie: Fiddler is a 1971 musical film produced and directed by Norman Jewison from a screenplay written by Joseph Stein, based on the 1964 stage musical of the same name. Set in early 20th-century Imperial Russia, the film centers on Tevye, played by Topol, a poor Jewish milkman who is faced with the challenge of marrying off his five daughters amidst the growing tension in his shtetl.

Come for dinner at 6 pm; movie will begin at 6:45 pm. We'll be meeting at Temple Israel, 269 Loma Avenue, Long Beach.

RSVP below no later than December 15 so we can order enough food! For more info, contact programs@ncjwlongbeach.org.

Michele Winterstein, our friend and executive director at For The Child, has asked for some elves to help with packaging (putting toys in bags) at the For The Child California Avenue location! Just like the North Pole, all the magic happens behind the scenes from volunteers! Please consider joining the Elf crew for a few hours.

The available shifts:

December 11, 10 am - 1 pm, and 2 - 4 pm

December 12, 9:30 am - 12 pm

December 17 thru 20, 10 am - 1 pm, and 2 - 4 pm

December 21: drive-thru event, all or a portion of 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Please email Maria Requeno at mrequeno@forthechild.org or call her at 562-317-2720 to sign up.

This annual interfaith celebration of life sponsored by the Long Beach Homeless Coalition honors and remembers every individual who passed away this year while living without housing in Long Beach. You are invited to share brief remarks in loving memory of the departed.

Here is a link to a parking pass you can print and put on your dashboard.

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Also, Volunteer Registration for the 2025 Long Beach Homeless Count is now open! The Count will take place on Thursday, January 23, with our meeting point at The Grand Long Beach, 4101 E. Willow St., Long Beach, CA 90815.

Every winter, around 300 volunteers count the number of people experiencing homelessness in our city. The Point in Time count is a communitywide effort that provides an opportunity for residents and local businesses to actively contribute and learn about people who are experiencing homelessness and gain an understanding of the resources available to address homelessness in Long Beach. The count is vital in determining the scope of homelessness, defining existing resources available and identifying gaps to better serve these individuals

To volunteer for the Count, people must be 18 years or older, attend a two-hour training, and commit to a four-hour canvassing shift on Thursday, January 23, starting at 4:30 am. To learn more about the homeless count, click here.

To register as a volunteer, please complete the form BELOW.

Saturday, Jan. 11: Early Learning & Kindergarten Festival, 8:30 am, Barton Elementary School, 1100 E. Del Amo Blvd., Long Beach. Please sign up to help with registration by emailing communityservice@ncjwlongbeach.org.

Saturday, March 8: Early Learning & Kindergarten Festival, 8:30 am, Alvarado Elementary School, 1900 E 21st St., Signal Hill. Please sign up to help with registration by emailing communityservice@ncjwlongbeach.org.

HOW TO REACH US - CALL US IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION

Email us at info@ncjwlongbeach.org, call (657) 235-2511, or send mail to NCJW–Greater Long Beach & West Orange County, 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach, CA 90815. Please add this contact information to your contacts list.