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Dear Kesher Families,
We just learned about a scholarship opportunity for our Kesher teens from Jewish Long Beach. We have confirmed that you can apply the funds to all of our NFTY/URJ retreat weekends for next year.
Please use the following link to apply; the deadline is March 29!
Information you will need when applying:
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Choose the Jewish Camps, Education, Leadership, and other Jewish programs (Jewish Long Beach Scholarship)
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Question 9 - Name of program and organization: Teen Engagement Track for SOCAL - Temple Israel - Retreat weekends include: Fall Leadership Retreat, The National Collab, Winter Wellness Retreat, West Coast Party, Spring Simcha Retreat. The total estimated cost for the track is $4000.
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Question 10 - Tax ID: Temple Israel, 95-1684093
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Question 11 - Mailing Address: Temple Israel, 269 Loma Ave, Long Beach CA 90803 ATTN Kara Liu
Two other scholarships are also being offered for overnight camps and Israel experiences. We encourage you to take a look at these also, if applicable.
Israel Education/Travel/Experience (Robert Baldwin Memorial Fund)
Jewish Overnight Camp (Rabbi Laibson Campership Fund)
We appreciate Jewish Long Beach's generous support of special programming for Jewish teens and children of all ages. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Kara Liu or Sharon Amster Brown.
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Thursday - Sunday
March 20 - March 23
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ANDI
Sunday, March 23, 12:30 - 2:00 pm
ANDI Meeting
Mandatory for all board members. All other Kesher teens are welcome to join and help us plan events for the year. Bring your lunch!
MADRICHIM
Sunday, March 23, 9:30 am - 11:00 am or 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Work in classrooms
Please make sure to check in with Linda Keiles at 9:15 am.
If you have any questions, contact our Madrichim Coordinator Linda Keiles at lkeiles@tilb.org or by cell phone at 562-619-1190.
TORAH CENTER
8th Grade
Saturday, March 22, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Field Trip to Orthodox Shul Aish HaTorah
We are excited about our upcoming comparative Judaism field trip to Orthodox Shul Aish Ha Torah on Saturday, March 22. We will be meeting at the AJCC at 9:00 am. We will have a speaker and lunch with congregants. We will return to the AJCC by 3:00 pm. Teens will text when we are on our way home.
As Aish HaTorah is an Orthodox synagogue, students must observe the appropriate dress code. Girls are asked to wear a skirt or dress that is at least mid-calf in length, and a top that covers the collarbones and elbows (3/4 sleeve). Please wear closed shoes. Boys should wear nice slacks and a sports shirt and must wear a kippot. Don’t forget bobby pins! Your head must be covered. No sneakers. There will be no class on Sunday, March 23 due to the field trip. 8th graders are welcome to work as Madrichim all morning.
9th Grade
Sunday, March 23, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Will meet in the Teen Lounge
10th Grade
Sunday, March 23, 9:30 - 11:00 am
Will meet in the Garden View Room
11th and 12th Grade
Sunday, March 23, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Will meet in the Garden View Room
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Monday - Sunday
March 24 - March 30
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KESHER PROGRAM
Sunday, March 30, 12:30 - 2:00 pm
Teen Council Meeting - Lunch will be provided
We will meet in the Teen Lounge.
MADRICHIM
Sunday, March 30, 9:30 am - 11:00 am or 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Work in classrooms
Please make sure to check in with Linda Keiles at 9:15 am.
If you have any questions, contact our Madrichim Coordinator Linda Keiles at lkeiles@tilb.org or by cell phone at 562-619-1190.
TORAH CENTER
8th Grade
Sunday, March 30, 9:30 - 11:00 am
Will meet in the Teen Lounge
9th Grade
Friday, March 28, 5:00 - 9:30 pm
Field Trip to Sikh Center of Orange County
We will meet at the AJCC at 5:00 of respect for our host, please wear nice temple attire. We will observe a service, learn about the Sikh religion, and have dinner with our host. We will return to the AJCC by 9:30 pm. Teens will text when we are on our way home with an exact eta. WE NEED DRIVERS. Please let us know when you RSVP if you are able to be of service.
RSVP NOW!
Sunday, March 30, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Field Trip to Belmont Heights Methodist Church
We will meet at Temple Israel and walk over together. Dress for the day is the same as if you were attending services at Temple Israel. We will be attending a service and having fellowship time with their teens.
RSVP NOW
10th Grade
Sunday, March 30, 9:30 - 11:00 am
Adoptive Grandparents Program
Will meet in the Garden View Room
11th and 12th Grade
Sunday, March 30, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Adoptive Grandparents Program
Will meet in the Garden View Room
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Monday - Sunday
March 31 - April 6
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ANDI
Sunday, April 6, 12:30 - 2:00 pm
ANDI Meeting
Mandatory for all board members. All other Kesher teens are welcome to join and help us plan events for the year. Bring your lunch!
MADRICHIM
Sunday, April 6, 9:30 am - 11:00 am or 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Work in classrooms
Please make sure to check in with Linda Keiles at 9:15 am.
If you have any questions, contact our Madrichim Coordinator Linda Keiles at lkeiles@tilb.org or by cell phone at 562-619-1190.
TORAH CENTER
8th Grade
Sunday, April 6, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Adoptive Grandparents Program
Will meeting the Teen Lounge
9th Grade
Sunday, April 6 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Adoptive Grandparents Program
Will meet in the Teen Lounge
10th Grade
Sunday, April 6, 9:30 - 11:00 am
Will meet in the Garden View Room
11th and 12th Grade
Sunday, April 6, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Will meet in the Garden View Room
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We have amazing opportunities for our teens this year to spend time together and with other Jewish teens in the SOCAL region. Please mark your calendars for these very important opportunities to connect, decompress, and share our beautiful Jewish ties.
(We are dedicated to having our teens attend. We are very lucky that we have very generous support from our Temple Israel Foundation for each teen and more funds available as needed.)
Teen Spring Retreat
Camp Bob Waldorf in Glendale
Friday - Sunday, April 18-20
- Open to 8th - 12th Grade.
- We will have a bus from the Alpert JCC.
- Cost is $300. The TI scholarship offered is $75.
- Registration Open Now!
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PARENTS
Spend Sunday Mornings
With Us!
While your teens are in Torah Center, join us for some parent bonding and fun. Check out our Parent Sunday Activity Schedule! Activities include: Walk and Coffee, Discussions with Rabbi Fox and Cantor Cooper, Cooking Fun, and more! There is something for everyone!
COOKING CLASS: PASSOVER CLASSICS THAT HAVE HELD US TOGETHER Who doesn’t want to add a new recipe to their Passover celebration? Our morning together is sure to be educational and delicious! March 23 at 9:45 am with Amy Lipeles. RSVP Here
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2025 NCJW – Greater Long Beach & West Orange County Scholarship Application: Now Open!
The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) – Greater Long Beach & West Orange County (NCJW – GLB & WOC) offers scholarships to resident area students from donations made to our Tikkun Olam Fund and the Linda Calderón Memorial Scholarship Fund. We will begin accepting applications effective MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2024, until the deadline of MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025 - 11:59 PM PST - EXTENDED TO WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2025 - 11:59 PM PST. Awards this year will range from $1,000 to $3,000 depending on the number of qualified applicants. Note – Applications will be placed in one of the following three review groups to ensure consistent comparators: (1) college and university applicants, (2) trade school applicants, and (3) high school senior applicants.
NCJW – GLB & WOC is a volunteer organization inspired by the Jewish values of tikkun olam – repairing the world. NCJW – GLB & WOC members make a difference locally, across the United States, and Israel. NCJW takes progressive and visible stands on issues including immigration, refugees, human trafficking, women's rights, reproductive freedom, and voter engagement and education. Our advocacy efforts occur at the local, state, and national levels. We also partner with other community organizations to increase our support. NCJW – GLB & WOC encourages all Jewish college/university/trade school students and high school seniors to apply for this opportunity.
Apply here! Please email the Scholarship Committee at scholarship@ncjwlongbeach.org should you have any questions.
Recipients will be selected based on the following criteria:
- Jewish involvement,
- Personal motivation,
- Past achievements,
- Financial need*, and
- Academic standing.
Eligibility requires the applicant to meet the following criteria:
- Identify as Jewish and have at least one Jewish grandparent or parent or have formally converted to Judaism and be committed to the Jewish community, demonstrate leadership, and participate in community service;
- Respond to all required scholarship application questions;
- Provide evidence of financial need via the required application question;
- Be a college, university, or trade school applicant with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above as evidenced in their transcript; or Be a high school senior applicant with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above as evidenced in their transcript; and
- Be a permanent resident in Greater Long Beach or West Orange County.
* Financial need will be considered, but it is not a requirement.
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