Rosh HaShana
Rosh Hashanah (literally “head of the year”) is the celebration of the Jewish New Year according to the Hebrew lunar calendar.
Fun for the Whole Family
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Sweet New Year Shabbat
Friday • September 12 • 5 pm • FREE
Ring in a sweet new year with a High Holy Day experience on the Falk playground! Get messy with hands-on sensory activities for little ones, followed by a brief Tot Shabbat with Cantor Kelly Cooper. All ages are welcome.
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AJCC Member Appreciation
Monday • September 22
To show our appreciation for our fantastic members, enjoy some festive treats in the Linden-Baldwin Cafe!
Note: The AJCC closes at 3 PM
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Candy Sukkah Playdate
Sunday • September 28 • 2 pm • Suggested donation $10
Celebrate the start of Sukkot with a festive afternoon of open play and sweet creativity on the Falk Playground! Families of all ages are invited to enjoy some playground fun and build your own candy sukkah. Come for the laughter, stay for the treats, and leave with a candy sukkah masterpiece!
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Family Sukkot Dinner
Thursday • October 9 • 5 pm • $12/individual, $40/family of 4
With PJ Library, Temple Israel, and Temple Beth Shalom
Celebrate Sukkot with a vegetarian kosher-style dinner for the whole family! Enjoy a pasta dinner, drinks, dessert, and a hands-on Sukkot experience! Sukkot Songs and Blessings with Cantor Cooper.
Adults & Seniors
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Sweet Beginnings Cooking Demo
Tuesday • September 9 • 6:30 PM • Free
Learn how to make a delicious apple cake for Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) with Eve Lunt! Rooted in ancient Jewish tradition, apples and honey symbolize the hope for a sweet new year. Go through the baking process step by step, plus enjoy holiday treats! To register, email Susan Paletz at [email protected]
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New Year Sound Bath
Tuesday • September 16 • 6 pm
Get in a clear headspace for the High Holy Days with a special Sound Bath led by Kristina Shafton! Spend a lovely evening enhancing mindfulness and meditation under the stars at the Shafton home. Snacks will be provided.
$55/person. Space is limited. Please contact Susan Paletz at [email protected] to register. The address will be given upon registering.
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Senior Shabbat & Luncheon
Saturday • September 13, October 11 • 11 AM • Free
High Holy Day-themed morning Shabbat led by Temple Israel clergy, followed by a Kosher-style lunch.
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Jessie Butler Senior Luncheon
Wednesday • September 17, October 8 • 12 pm
Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot-themed luncheons! Open to our senior community! Good food and entertainment, musical guests, crafts, games, and more!
$10 | $5 for AJCC Members
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Visions & Vino
Thursday • September 18 • 6 pm • Suggested donation $10
Get the new year started with a night out in connection and creativity! Create your Vision Board for an amazing New Year! Led by Lauren Friedman. We will have poster boards, magazines, glue sticks, rubber cement, and some scissors for you to create your vision board. Feel free to bring any of your own materials like photos of yourself and more! Light refreshments and wine included.
Start the New Year with a Mitzvah
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Long Beach Gives
September 11 - 18
We are proud to join in this Long Beach tradition and raise funds for our senior adult programming. Consider making a gift of $57.86 in honor of the New Year!
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American Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday • September 12 • 9 am - 3 pm
Get an exclusive Red Cross x PEANUTS mystery bag with one of four special T-shirt designs! (while supplies last)
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Senior Outreach
Tuesday • September 16 • 10 AM
Help pack and deliver holiday goodies such as challah and honey cake for local seniors.
Interested in getting involved? Contact Leslie Ciletti at [email protected]
