MB WEEKLY – COMMENTARY:
by Rabbi Josh Kalev
Our Students desperately need your help. Four Jewish students at Manhattan Beach Middle School (3 of these students are members of our temple) were recently “attacked” by another student because they are Jewish. The student approached them after Hamas attacked Israel and said that “revenge is beautiful” and that they were part of an “Israeli conspiracy.” Other threatening and horrific comments were made by this same student both in and out of class. Unfortunately, based on social media posts by the student’s parents, we know this hate speech is coming from the home.
The MBMS leadership ran an investigation and concluded that these comments were political, not hate speech. So, they closed the investigation without any action steps except asking our Jewish students to sign a “gag order” (which they have not signed) – this is truly outrageous.
PLEASE WRITE TO THE MBMS ADMINISTRATORS, SUPERINTENDENT, & SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS (info below) explaining why targeting Jewish students is not political but hateful. And that it is unthinkable that our students do not feel safe at school. While the catalyst might have been the war in Israel, the comments and anger spewed at our students were not political but blatant antisemitism.
- Principal of MBMS: Jennifer Huynh – jhuynh@mbusd.org
- Vice Principal of MBMS: Katie Cavallaro – kcavallaro@mbusd.org
- Vice Principal of MBMS: Luke Olesiuk – lolesiuk@mbusd.org
- Superintendent of MBUSD: John Bowes – jbowes@mbusd.org
- President of MBUSD School Board: Cathey Graves – cgraves@mbusd.org
- Vice President of MBUSD School Board: Jen Fenton – jfenton@mbusd.org
- Clerk of MBUSD School Board: Wysh Weinstein – wweinstein@mbusd.org
- Board Member MBUSD School Board: Tina Shivpuri – tshivpuri@mbusd.org
- Board Member MBUSD School Board: Bruce Greenberg – bgreenberg@mbusd.org
I so appreciate your help. If the school leadership knows we are all upset by this situation, hopefully, they will find a better way to resolve this incident and create a school environment where our kids don’t have to hide who they are and the values they hold so dear.
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MB Chamber Honors:
At the Best of Manhattan 2023 Awards Dinner on October 20, famous Manhattan Beach establishments like Love & Salt, owned by Sylvie Gabriele’s father, Guy, and lesser-known figures like Lifeguard Captain Tom Seth were honored. The Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce held the dinner at the restored Neptunian Club. Gabriele’s Love & Salt won Best of Manhattan. Seth won First Responder of the Year. The Dragon and Phoenix Healer for Small and Mighty, Undisputed Fight Academy for Women-owned Business, and Mike Michalski of Re/Max for Home Sweet Home were honored.
MB WEEKLY:
The Faces of Manhattan Beach
Meet Jeff Byron
The Kettle General Manager
Q: FAVORITE BOOK OF ALL TIME?
A: Les Miserables – Crazy long book but I couldn’t put it down…
Q: ROLLING STONES OR THE BEATLES?
A: If I have to choose, Beatles. I consider both these bands to be all time greats.
Q: HAVE YOU MEMORIZED ANY QUOTES FROM THE GODFATHER?
A: Just the one, the same one we all know. Don’t make me say it.
Q: CAN YOU ICE SKATE?
A: YES
Q: DO YOU COOK AT HOME?
A: I do but not nearly enough.
Q: DO YOU SING IN THE SHOWER?
A: I would, only problem is I can hear myself…
Q: FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME?
A: Shawshank, Animal House, Slingblade, Star Wars (episode 4, we had never seen such a thing in its time!)
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MB WEEKLY – CRIME:
April – July: Calls vs. Arrests
Calls for service and arrests were up in July – not surprising, given that summer months are usually busy with police activity – according to the Manhattan Beach Police Department’s monthly crime report. For the month of July, there were 3,765 calls for service and 77 arrests, according to MBPD. That compares with 3,313 calls for service during the month of June with a total of 68 arrests; 3,082 calls for service in May with 66 arrests; and 2,942 calls for service in April with 57 arrests. Decreases seen in the month of July, in contrast to June, were instances of assaults (a total of 9, down 4 from June), sexual offenses (zero, down 1 from June), and vehicular burglaries (22, down 5 from June).
MB WEEKLY:
The Faces of Manhattan Beach
Meet Frank Chiella
Yes or No Interview
Q: DID YOU EVER HAVE AN EMBARRASSING NICKNAME?
A: The firefighters called me Francheesy!
Q: DO YOU LIKE SCARY MOVIES?
A: I love scary movies especially around Halloween. It gets me in the holiday spirit.
Q: HAVE YOU EVER PULLED A SCARY PRANK ON CHILDREN ON HALLOWEEN?
A: I would be in a scary Halloween costume that would blend in with our other decorations and then would move or say something as the children walked by.
Q: HAVE YOU HAD MORE THAN TEN YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP WITH ANYONE?
A: I would hope so at my age.
Q: WOULD YOU EVER TRY STANDUP COMEDY?
A: I love to watch standup but would never try it.
Q: DO YOU HAVE TROUBLE SLEEPING?
A: Not often, when my head hits the pillow, I am out like a light.
Q: HAVE YOU SMOKED AT LEAST ONE CIGARETTE IN THE LAST YEAR?
A: I have not, I am concerned about the health effects for me and everyone around me.
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MB WEEKLY – COMMENTARY:
by Abbey Waddell
Being Prepared! When traveling, I pack Covid test kits and medications. When we traveled to Croatia last month, I threw a digital thermometer in too. We had been enjoying Croatia for about a week and were living on a 45 foot catamaran when the symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI) came on and it was the second one in a month. My travel companion happened to have the right antibiotic for UTIs so I took it. The symptoms got better but I never got fully well. Two nights before we were to head home I got chills and a fever (digital thermometer was key!) The fever continued along with vomiting while I went to an urgent care and 2 hospitals to get testing done. Blood tests showed a serious infection. One female doctor urged me to stay and get IV antibiotics and not fly home. I listened fortunately. I was admitted to a horrifically filthy hospital for 4 days in Zagreb with sepsis and I used my trusty thermometer there too. I am grateful to be alive, grateful for my doctor who texted me constantly and for Torrance Memorial ER which was clean and English speaking. Blessed in MB.
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** Manhattan Beach Studios Founder, Mark Nicholas, having lunch with his associate Claudia at BOA Steakhouse Manhattan Beach.
** City councilman, David Lesser, having dinner at SLAY Steak + Fish in Manhattan Beach on their newly opened Monday night.
** Veteran music publicist Kevin Couch having dinner at The Tin Roof in Manhattan Village.
** Former MB Mayor Russ Lesser having lunch at Nick’s in downtown Manhattan Beach.
** Congressman Matt Gaetz at Fête in Manhattan Beach.
** Legendary basketball coach Phil Jackson at Slay Steak + Fish.
MB WEEKLY – COMMENTARY:
by John McKillop
People who have been to therapy realize that the relationship is unique. You may tell your therapist things you wouldn’t tell family. It can be the most intimate professional relationship you’ll ever have. When ready to move on, what should you do? Leaving therapy can cause anxiety even if patients feel they’ve achieved their goals. Most therapy terminations are initiated by clients, although not always in a healthy way. According to experts who have studied how people stop therapy, it may be tempting to ghost your therapist. However, that’s not the best approach.
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MB WEEKLY – COMMENTARY:
by Russ Lesser
Former Mayor of Manhattan Beach
It made me proud to be a resident of Manhattan Beach when hundreds of people showed up at the pier on October 11 to support Israel. What Hamas did was evil, and there is no defense for terrorism. Period! It is a shame that many universities and other groups are afraid to take this stance. What is also a shame was the mainstream media reporting the story that it was Israel that bombed the hospital based on what Palestinian sources told them. Who could think that a group that slaughtered hundreds of innocent people would lie about an event like this? Some of them, including CNN and The New York Times, still have not apologized for reporting this lie, which has caused massive protests and rioting around the world. No wonder most people don’t trust the mainstream media to be honest or competent.
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MB WEEKLY – A DIFFERENT VIEW:
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Manhattan Beach Hosts 33rd Halloween Pumpkin Race:
Pumpkins can be used for more than jack-o-lanterns in October. Some have wheels screwed into the bottom, are painted, or appear like different objects. This happened Sunday, Oct. 29, during Manhattan Beach’s 33rd Pumpkin Race Halloween weekend along the pier. More than 1,000 pumpkins raced down a track, but Torrance resident Ivy Tracey’s white unicorn pumpkin won the title at the 33rd Manhattan Beach Pumpkin Contest. A pumpkin race event lasted all day. Participants from city departments started the race before the public. City Manager Bruce Moe defeated Steve Napolitano, David Lesser, and Amy Howorth. At the festival, attendees could make shaker instruments by putting popcorn kernels in plastic Easter eggs, play drums and recorders with Redondo Beach’s Music Rhapsody program, shoot basketballs in a giant inflatable Skechers shoe, make clay pumpkins, get their faces painted, guess the weight of a huge pumpkin, and more.
MB WEEKLY – COMMENTARY:
by Steve Revel (Manhattan Beach)
Call it a realignment, political awakening, or vibe change. After Israel was attacked, something changed. For instance, A buddy informed us he was a “conscientious objector” in the cultural wars and was shocked by the West’s equivocation and apologia following the Hamas atrocities. “Not anymore,” he said. October 7 altered that. Liberal pals suddenly discussed gun purchases. Progressive friends discussed immigration and border security via SMS. In a whisper, one revealed watching Fox News.
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MB WEEKLY – FREE BULLETIN BOARD:
1. ** I received a call from (209) 457-3488 from the Police Department asking for money, support and my address to mail an envelope. I called RBPD to confirm, and they confirmed it’s a fraud! Be careful! —- Holly W., Redondo Beach
2. ** I’ve heard the man who was arrested after the armed robbery at Prestige Jewelry (he was shot during the crime) was released one day after being arrested. Aren’t you proud of our justice system and Los Angeles? Doesn’t it make you want to throw up? —- Angela D., Manhattan Beach
3. ** Obscene prices and this century’s highest mortgage rates are on track to bring new US home sales down to their lowest levels since the 2008 global financial crisis. —- Jack S., Manhattan Beach
4. ** In a new war tactic, Hamas has seized the social media accounts of kidnapped Israelis and used them to broadcast violent messages and wage psychological warfare. —- Reggie J., Manhattan Beach
5. ** At the 2017 Miss Universe pageant, Miss Iraq Sarah Idan posted a photo with Miss Israel on social media to express friendship and peace. Her act of goodwill was immediately met with death threats, forcing Sarah and her family to flee their home country. She had grown up hearing terrible things about Israel and its people, but when she visited the Jewish state, her eyes were opened to the truth. —- Peggy N., Manhattan Beach
6. ** I just drove across a terrible e-bike accident on Rosecrans at Pacific in Manhattan Beach. —- Jan N., Manhattan Beach
7. ** MBPD Chief Rachel Johnson reported a 43.6% drop in crime offenses against individuals from Jan. 1 to August 2023 compared to 2022. Crimes against persons dropped 16.7% in 2023 compared to the five-year average (Jan. 1–August). If you actually believe that crime is down, I have a bridge I would like to sell you in Brooklyn. —- Lawrence Z., Manhattan Beach
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9. ** The sucking, lying paper of record (New York Times) header should have been: “Hamas indiscriminately murders its own, this time in a hospital.” Disgusting, the world buys into these savages’ “news” so long they can blame the Jews. Blaming the Jews is a sport that should be part of the Olympic Games. —- Dorit B., Manhattan Beach
10. ** MB United produces an outstanding newsletter. —- Luna C., Manhattan Beach
11. ** Facts are facts! There is a strong correlation between fatherless households and increased antisocial behavior. —- Jonathan R., Manhattan Beach
12. ** Congratulations to MB Weekly on snagging Deborah Hofreiter as a new columnist. She is intelligent and honest. —- Alice G., Manhattan Beach
13. ** Dressing down works in today’s environment. Ditch the tie. I think you dress depending on what your career path is. I believe financial industry people should dress nicely, and those in technology and working from home can pretty much determine what they will wear. —- Ed M., Manhattan Beach
14. ** Mr. Handyman is the biggest rip-off ever! Never, ever, ever use them. —- Nancy B., Manhattan Beach
15. ** Big fan of Susan Boettner. —- Jefferson G., Manhattan Beach
16. ** My phone says 2023 with a 1948 vibe. After storming the border, Hamas eliminated all doubt about the situation. Not a state with Israel. No Israel, either. But Israelis cease to exist. Heartbroken. Adolf would be so proud. —- Marlene F., Manhattan Beach
17. ** Some parents pin their sense of adequacy to their children’s behavior. When their children misbehave, they ask “What did we do wrong?” As a result, their children don’t have to accept responsibility for their own misbehavior. —- Claire H., PhD, Manhattan Beach
18. ** Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see. —- Warren S., Manhattan Beach
19. ** Please! Please! Please! Remember Manhattan Beach Police Officer Chad Swanson —- J.S., MBPD
20. ** Somewhere in the world, there is somebody with your dream job that hates going to work every day. —- Michael S., Manhattan Beach
21. ** Get a turtle. It’ll be a nice pet for your great grandkids. —- Carole G., Manhattan Beach
22. ** Moral equivalence has two purposes. One is to enable the morally confused to hide their confusion. The other is to enable the immoral to hide their immorality. —- Arthur O., Manhattan Beach
23. ** This year’s “Best of Manhattan” Awards was great. Congratulations to the Chamber of Commerce. —- Tiffany L., Manhattan Beach
24. ** Halloween is stupid. —- Emma D., Manhattan Beach
25. ** John McKinney is not an ideological politician. He recognizes the socioeconomic reasons of crime but won’t break the law for an ideology. —- Leo Y., Manhattan Beach
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