June 26, 2026
Shared joys. Shared grief. Shared responsibility.
Chukat-Balak, this week's Torah portion, finds the Israelites on the threshold of a new chapter. After years of wandering, they are preparing for what comes next. They are learning that readiness is not a destination. It is…
June 25, 2026
Statement on Earthquakes in Venezuela
Jewish Long Beach expresses our sorrow and concern following the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela this week. We mourn the lives lost, pray for the recovery of those who have been injured, and stand in solidarity with all t…
June 12, 2026
Camp. It’s Experiential. Relational. Deeply lasting.
As someone who had the privilege of serving as a Children, Youth, and Camp Director early in my career at the Tucson JCC, I learned firsthand the extraordinary power of camp. I saw the friendships it sparked. The confidenc…
May 29, 2026
You Belong Here.
You belong here. It is a statement of our values, and we strive to live it every day at Jewish Long Beach.
This Shabbat, I find myself holding a deep sense of belonging. A carryover from yesterday’s Women’s Philanthropy Arlene Solomon Visions campaign dinner.…
This week, as we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week in our Early Childhood Education Center, I find myself reflecting with deep gratitude on the ethic of care our teachers bring to our children and families each and every day. Their work is often described in educational terms, but what…
