MARCH 2013 ADAR/NISAN 5773 VOL. 70 NO 3 WWW.TEMPLEMENORAH.ORG
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RABBI ‘I was a Slave in Egypt’ Steven L. Silver, Rabbi
Dear Friends, In a few weeks Jews the world over will bring Passover into their homes. Families and friends will gather from great distances, copious amounts of food will be prepared, a multitude of haggadot will read and heaps of horse radish and matzah will be consumed. Jewish Holidays are rich with traditions. Many of us gently kvetch about the many days of cleaning and meticulous preparation required; some change over their dishes, remove the leavened products and give their homes a thorough spring cleaning. It is exhausting, but we do it anyway because it’s our tradition. Even so there are subtle changes in every family’s Seder. I’m not referring to the recipes we follow but the messages we derive from the ancient Pesach story. We will still declare as did our forbearers ‘we were slaves to Pharaoh and now we are free.’ But, as our society becomes more secular and individualistic our understanding of those words has shifted over the last few generations.
Our ancestors understood the concept of freedom in Jewish terms. It meant for them the freedom to be Jewish, to worship and serve God as Jews, freedom to not be persecuted. The world they inhabited was, for the most part, intolerant of Jews and Judaism. They were subject to discrimination and humiliation, or worse, on a daily basis. Our children have grown up with a far different reality. I suspect if our children were asked what the ‘freedom’ of the Liberation from Egypt meant to them they would reference personal freedom, especially freedom of choice and expression. Of course, that’s a good thing. But I do worry that they understand the message of Passover freedom to include the very American idea that they are free to choose their identity- even free to leave the Jewish People. While identity is a matter of personal choice in our contemporary society I assure you the ancient haggadah and even contemporary Judaism make no such claim. Our religion teaches that every Jew, regardless of belief or daily practice, is part of an eternal covenant of holiness. The 1999 Statement of Reform Jewish Principles says it best, “We are Israel, a people aspiring to holiness, singled out through our ancient covenant and our unique history among the nations to be witnesses to God's presence. We are linked by that covenant and that history to all Jews in every age and place.” As ‘witnesses to God’s presence’ we are freed from the oppression of slavery and liberated to envision a world based on justice, peace and equity for all people. As Jews that is our heritage; we must only declare, “I was a slave in Egypt, now I am free.” The Pesach message is clear, we must include our ourselves in the narrative, it is our personal story.
M I C H A E L M I T Z V A H D AY SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2013 9:00AM - 3:00PM
April 21st 2013 10:00 am Mile Square Park Orange County
BE A PART OF MICHAEL MITZVAH DAY! Michael Mitzvah Day is a yearly event, where we honor the memory of Michael Porzucki, by coming together as a community to do good deeds. How can you participate on Michael Mitzvah Day? Sign up TODAY for any of the activities at: www.signupgenius.com
There is something for everyone!!
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TEFILAH erev shabbat (weekly) 6:00 pm – Nosh & Social 6:30 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat
shabbat morning (weekly) 10:00 am – Shacharit Service Kiddush Lunch follows service
family tot shabbat Friday, March 1 - 6:30 pm Candle lighting times are located in the enclosed calendar
parashat ha shavuah March 2 March 9 March 16 March 23
Ki Tissa Vayakhel-Pekudei Vayikra Tzav
A new class for babies & toddlers.
Beginning on Wednesday, April 10th
saturday morning torah study
9:15 - 10:00am % 6 - 12 months 10:15 - 11:00am % 12 - 24 months
March 2... Rabbi Deborah Goldmann March 9..................Rabbi Steven Silver March 16...................... Rabbi Gila Katz March 23................ Rebecca Yussman March 30................Rabbi Steven Silver
For more information, or to register for a class, contact Sara Rice at (310) 316-8997 or srice@templemenorah.org
Sisterhood Invites You to Join In a
Special Women’s Seder Facilitated by Miriam Nash
Sunday, March 17 at 12:30 PM Temple Menorah Garden Room
Advance reservations required ~ Please RSVP by March 12 To RSVP, please send a $10 check payable to Sisterhood of Temple Menorah to the Temple office. For reservation information contact Andrea at 213-940-1704 andreaangie6@yahoo.com
See enclosed registration form for details!
THIS MONTH’S B’NAI MITZVAH STUDENTS
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Stella Speciale
Max Glasman
Samuel Hirsch
March 2 | Ki Tisa
March 9 | Vayakhel-Pekudei
March 16 | Vayikra
Daughter of Keri Cohen and Chris Speciale
Son of Amy and Mike Glasman
Son of Margie and Howard Hirsch
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CONDOLENCES Temple Menorah and its members extend heartfelt condolences to the families of:
Toby Cohen on the loss of her sister
June “Jaye” Cohen
Susan Schauer, Soren Schauer, Francine Schauer, Jamie (& Diane) Schauer, z’’l David (& Carol) Schauer and Emily, Rebecca, Nathan and Sam Schauer on the loss of their husband, father, son, brother and uncle
Andy Schauer
Cynthia Cohen, Mindy (& Ron) Siegel, Shelley (& Doug) Kaufman, Jody (& Darin) Greenblatt, and Barney (& Rachelle) Cohen, Eric, Blake and Mitchell Siegel, Morgan and Evan Kaufman, Noah & Asher Greenblatt and Zoe & Sam Cohen on the loss of your husband, father & grandfather
Marvin Cohen
MISHEBEIRACH Temple Menorah wishes a speedy recovery to the following people: Janeta Abelson Pat Alexander Debbie Simon Allison David Bates Robert Berliner David Blackburn Marjie Block Don Buschhoff Charles Carlson Brett Davidson Jodi Davidson Alice Dewey Sidney Entin Harry Fischman Dorothy Fogel Nancy Friedman Sylvana Hems Alan Gershman Samuel Herron-Goldman Catherine Gotthoffer Samuel Hason Rickie Hoffman Sandra Horwitz Ann Kates Phillip Kaufman
Registration forms available on line, at the Temple or by emailing Daniel Sher at camp@templemenorah.org
GOLDaSCREEN, presents Israeli films, the Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival, and National Theater Live. Israeli films will be shown on Monday nights with dinner proceeding the movie. The first movie, the ludicrously funny “A Matter of Size” will be shown at 6 P.M. on Monday, March 18. The donation for the evening is $15 for members and $18 for non-members. “A Matter of Size” has won 10 Film Festival Audience Awards and three Israeli Academy Awards (Ophirs). The Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival has chosen Temple Menorah as their only venue in the South Bay. The Festival will run from June 6 to June 13. The date for the LAJFF at Temple Menorah has not been chosen yet. National Theater Live presents current LONDON plays streaming to Temple Menorah every other month. The Temple is the only venue chosen by National Theater Live in South Los Angeles County.
Vicki Kaufman Edith Koslow Judge Bess Lavine Nacha Lesser Keith Lewis Elaine Levine Viola Lucero Ben Markman Tillie Markman Mildred Milstein Carlos Obando Stephen Ragow Jeff Sampson John Schugel Dr. Ken Silver Ava Schwartz Paul Seide Len Solomon Patricia Spector Gloria Steinberg Spencer Witkin Barbara Wolfe Claudio Wolff Shari Yellin Tuba Zinger
Would you like a visit from Rabbi Silver or a name added to our Mishebeirach list? Please contact Paola Hirsch at the Temple office (310) 316-8444 or phirsch@templemenorah.org to let us know how we can help you.
Join us for Deli every Sunday 11:30am–2pm (When the Religious School is in session March 3, 10, 17 & 24) SPECIAL ORDER ITEMS FROM THE RESTAURANT MENU!! Email CantersTruck@gmail.com by Friday, and your order will be ready for pick-up when you get there! (put Temple Menorah in the subject line)
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E V E N T S A N D AC T I V I T I E S COMMUNITY shabbat morning hevrat torah with alternating teachers Saturdays, 9:00 am
michael mitzvah day Sunday, March 10, 9 am Michael Mitzvah Day is a yearly event, where we honor the memory of Michael Porzucki, by coming together as a community to do good deeds. Sign-up to volunteer at http://www.signupgenius.com/ go/70A0E4DACA92D6-michael1
leaders in action Wednesday, March 13, 7:30 pm DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES Rabbi Arthur Gross-Schaeffer will discuss ethical decision making in the 21st century. Tickets are $25 per person, $10 student rate. To purchase your tickets go to www.ourleadersinaction.com.
p.a.c.e. class with Muriel Berks Tuesdays, 10:40 am (People with Arthritis Can Exercise)
hevrat torah with Rabbi Silver Tuesdays, 12:00 pm Torah Study incorporates reading the weekly Parasha and studying various contemporary commentaries on the portion. Open group discussions and reading from the regular Torah book rounds out this lively form of worship and study with Rabbi Silver.
adult b’nai mitzvah with Cantor Jessica Tuesdays, 6:00 pm Learn the ancient text of our people, chant its mystical melodies, and be transformed through Torah. For further information, or to enroll, please contact Sue-Anne at ssilkes@templemenorah.org or (310) 316-8444.
torah discussion group with Ed London Thursdays, 9:30 am Time to join the reading and discussion of the weekly Parashat that has been going on at the Temple for several years! The current, historical, and ethical reading materials come form a variety of source, including the Torah, American and British Jewish Reform groups, Israel, and Europe. All readings are supplied as handouts, often with references. Come by and hear how interesting and inspirational current events compared with historical events can be! Bring your Jewish expertise with you! Contact Ed for more details at (310) 378-4617 or edjudylondon@gmail.com.
yiddish club with Hy Sabath Thursdays, 11:00 am We are looking for some new members to join our warm, friendly, fun loving group which enjoys reading humorous Yiddish anecdotes, singing and watching DVD’s of old Jewish comedians and Yiddish movies. The Yiddish we read is in Transliteration (phonetic English words) and all levels of Yiddish ability are welcome. One of our members says “It is the highlight of the week!”
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judaism 101 w/Rabbi Silver & Rabbi Deborah
kochavim
Thursdays, 7:30 pm Judaism 101 is a class designed for peoplee who want to gain an intellectual knowledge of Judaism as well as the skills to perform basic rituals. It can also serve as a “refresher” course for those returning to a more active synagogue life. The class meets once a week for a total of 18 weeks during the year. The course is broken down into two 9-week sessions attendance at all 18 weeks of the class is a requirement for conversion.
Tuesdays, March 5, 12, & 19 4:30-6:30pm Join us in this amazing performing arts program. Work with talented specialists and learn performance skills while you learn more about Judaism. 1st graders and older are welcome to participate, adults too! Contact Randi at Randi@Templemenorah.org or 310-316-8444 for more information or to sign up.
SISTERHOOD sisterhood board meeting Wednesday, March 6, 7 pm
sisterhood women's seder Sunday, March 17 at 12:30 $10 Sisterhood members, $15 guests. Don’t miss this Taste of Passover, featuring the classic Miriam’s Cup Women’s Seder. Includes light lunch and traditional foods. Make your reservation by March 12 with check payable to Sisterhood of Temple Menorah. Contact Andrea at 213-840-1704 or andreaangie6@yahoo.com
sisterhood membership For information regarding Sisterhood membership and events, contact Madeline Eble, Sisterhood President, at MadelineEble@yahoo.com or 310-7803057.
sisterhood tributes Send a beautiful message for any occasion while making a donation to Sisterhood. Contact Marcia Spanier at 310-378-3156 or marcia.spanier@gmail.com
plant a tree in Israel To recognize or memorialize family, friends and loved ones. To purchase a tree and have Sisterhood send a Certificate of Recognition contact Lori Ernster at 310-375-8743 or Jazboo2@aol.com
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL 6th grade field trip Sunday, March 3, 9:00 am All 6th grade students and parents are invited to join on a trip to the Steps to Tolerance program at the Museum of Tolerance. RSVPs are a must so be sure to contact your teacher or Randi. We will meet at 9:00 am in the garden room to begin the experience.
5th grade family education program Sunday, March 3, 9:00 am All 5th grade students and their parents gather to learn together. We will be learning about our ancestors. Join us at 9:00 am in the garden room to begin our special time together.
4th grade family education program Sunday, March 17, 9:00 am All 4th grade students and their parents gather to learn together. We will be learning about Passover and the 10 plagues. Join us at 9:00 am in the garden room to begin our special time together.
YOUTH my club Sunday, March 3, 12 pm Tropical Ice Skating MY Club is Menorah Youth Club and is open to all 3rd, 4th and 5th graders and their Jewish friends. Contact Daniel Sher for more information at Youth@TempleMenorah.org or 310-316-8444.
club noar Wednesday, March 6, 6:30 pm Board Meeting Club Noar welcomes all 6th, 7th and 8th graders to join us for our events and programs. Contact Daniel Sher for more information at Youth@TempleMenorah.org or 310-316-8444.
kids night out Saturday, March 16, 5:30 pm Flushed Away Take a break on us! Bring your kids over to eat and play with some of our Camp Menorah and Tuvia staff while you enjoy a kid-free evening! $36 for the first child and half for siblings; all new programming and activities for multiple age levels from 2 years through 5th grade. RSVP to Daniel at KNO@Templemenorah.org or 310-316-8444 ext 113.
ga-ga tournament Sunday, March 17, 1:30 pm Compete against different congregations across the South Bay! Contact Daniel at Youth@templemenorah.org for more information.
TUVIA family tot shabbat Friday, March 1, 5:30 pm Passover All Tuvia students will participate in this fun Shabbat Service. Our evening begins at 5:30 pm with a family-friendly craft, followed by dinner at 5:45 pm, service at 6:30 pm & a potluck dessert oneg with Israeli dancing following the service. RSVP to Naomi Garcia at ngarcia@templemenorah.
ROSENBERG CULTURAL CENTER WILL RESUME ON APRIL 1ST
TRIBUTES RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
ROSENBERG CULTURAL CENTER
Joan & Harvey Roth Allen Shupps
IN MEMORY OF Mildred Birnbaum, by Milton Birnbaum Myra Diamond, by Carol Brennan, Alyse Laemmle, Eleanor Lindenbaum, Sally Feldman and Marcia Spanier Berdie Feldman, by Ronald Feldman Philip Feldman, by Ronald Feldman Bea Greenwood, by Marcia Spanier Lillian Roberts, by Marcia Spanier Solomon Shulman, by Miriam Shulman Jean Szwec, by Yvette Hamon Toni Wolff, by Alan and Julie Gross
IN HONOR OF Aidan Vaughan’s Consecration, by Kevin Vaughan IN MEMORY OF Barbara Engel, by Jason Engel Ruth Garen, by Todd Gray & Mary Anne Koontz Phillip Greenstein, by Renee Rodson Frank Harris, by Melissa Buller Gertrude Markman, by Ben Markman
CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND Jean Adelsman Isay & Sofia Billit Michael & Kelly Bluman Sally Feldman Abbey Gaske Nancey Kasse IN HONOR OF Rachel Green, by Scott Barth, Rebecca & Seth Goldstein
CHOIR FUND Lynne La Fleur
CONTINUING EDUCATION FUND IN MEMORY OF Milton Cohen, by Clarence Cohen
FLOWER/LANDSCAPE FUND IN MEMORY OF Mildred Birnbaum, by Milton Birnbaum
BERNARD SPANIER MEMORIAL L’ATIDENU FUND IN MEMORY OF Bernie Spanier, by Marcia Spanier Stanley Cole, by Marcia Spanier Max Goldman, by Marcia Spanier Pauline Goldman, by Marcia Spanier
MITZVAH / GENERAL FUND Ruth & Alvin Blinder Michael & Kelly Bluman Saul & Frida Bluman Maureen Evans Melvin Feldman Irwin & Karen Goldberg Thomas Long Allen & Susan Shall IN HONOR OF Marlee Becker’s Consecration, by Lisa, Steve and Olivia Becker IN MEMORY OF Sidney S. Abelson, by Robert Abelson Myra Diamond, by Larry Leopold Renee Silver, by Rabbi Steven Silver Toni Wolff, by Muriel & Bill Berks
NEU HELP THE NEEDY FUND IN MEMORY OF Arthur Bernstein, by Lory Greenbaum Sylvia Seide, by Paul Seide Jeffrey Tidus, by Sheryl Stein Tidus
TUVIA PLAYGROUND FUND IN MEMORY OF Myra Diamond, by Zita Bar Mildred Gitomer, by Jeff & Mariana Gitomer Toni Wolff, by Zita Bar
FAMILY CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF Steven Laskoff, by Susan Laskoff
SCOTT SILVER MEMORIAL FUND
Gotthoffer Gerry Wolff on the loss of your wife Toni Wolff from Dale & Howard Korman, Audrey & Bob Goldman, Judy & Ed London, Ann Gotthoffer and Linda Feldman Nancy Diamond on the loss of your mother Myra Diamond from Andrea & Glenn Lawrence, Kelly & Mike Bluman, Lori Ernster, Ellie Preston Reed, Ruth & Bruce Blumfield, Judy & Ed London, Ann Gotthoffer, Barbara Hirsch, Shirley & Hal Kaufman, Gladys & Irv Rubin, and Linda Feldman WISHES FOR GOOD HEALTH & BLESSINGS TO: Jim Boyd from Gail Weinstein Monroe Mair from Gail Weinstein Bettie Nixon from Kelley & Mike Bluman, Beverly & Ike Radmanovich, Barbara Hirsch, Elaine & Joe Porzucki, Ann Gotthoffer, Cindy & Tom Bryan and Marcia Spanier Marvin Cohen from Lori Ernster, Andrea & Glenn Lawrence, Ann Gotthoffer, Ellie Preston Reed, Shirley & Hal Kaufman, Ruth & Al Blinder, Dale & Howard Korman, Elaine & Joe Porzucki, Gladys & Irv Rubin, Naomi Schiff, Audrey & Bob Goldman, Cathleen & Scott Richland and Marcia Spanier
IN MEMORY OF Sylvia Haferling, by Regina Katz
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND IN HONOR OF Holden & Riley Nix’s Consecration, by Kevin & Denise Nix
For information regarding Sisterhood Tributes or to send a Tribute, please call Marcia Spanier at (310) 3783156 or email marcia.spanier@gmail.com
SISTERHOOD TRIBUTES MAZEL TOV: Eve Silverman on your 90th birthday from Ruth & Al Blinder Audrey Goldman on your birthday from Ann Gotthoffer, Faith Goldman & Marcia Spanier Gail Weinstein on your pending marriage to Michael Krause from Faith Goldman Ruth & Al Blinder on the birth of your greatgrandson Yakov Akiba from Claire & Victor Kaufman CONDOLENCES: Morgan & Cammy Land on the loss of his grandmother Lillian Roberts from Elaine & Ben Berris, Lori Enster, Ann Gotthoffer, Cathleen & Scott Richland, Shirley & Hal Kaufman, Barbara Hirsch, Alice Musick and Audrey & Bob Goldman Rabbi Silver and family on the loss of the children’s grandmother Grace Ellowitz from Elaine & Ben Berris and Ruth & Bruce Blumfield Cheri Silver and Family on the loss of her mother Grace Ellowitz from Kelly & Mike Bluman, Ann Gotthoffer, Audrey & Bob Goldman, Naomi Schiff, Gladys & Irv Rubin, Beverly & Ike Radmanovich, Andrea & Glenn Lawrence, Alice Musick, Elaine & Joe Porzucki, Ellie Preston Reed, Shirley & Hal Kaufman, Cathleen & Scott Richland and Marcia Spanier Michael & Joyce Gordon on the loss of your father Ken Gordon from Linda Feldman Mr. & Mrs. Mel Boudin on the loss of Florence Citrin from Gail Weinstein Naomi Schiff on the loss of your sister Bea Greenwood from Gladys & Irv Rubin, Audrey & Bob Goldman, Judy & Ed London and Ann
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Steven L. Silver, Rabbi x 104 rabbi@templemenorah.org Jessica Hutchings, Cantorial Soloist x 123 cantor@templemenorah.org Robin Franko, Executive Director x 109 rfranko@templemenorah.org Randi Sher, Director of Education x 108 randi@templemenorah.org Sara Rice, Interim Assistant Tuvia Director x 120 srice@templemenorah.org Jessica Tourtelot, Rosenberg Cultural Center x 125 jtourtelot@templemenorah.org Daniel Sher, Director of Camp & Youth Programs x 113 dsher@templemenorah.org Dan Spector, Music Director anspector@live.com Cathleen Richland, President CathleenRichland@gmail.com Tuvia School of Temple Menorah (310) 316-8997 Sue-Anne Silkes, Layout & Design Marcia Spanier, Editor
THE DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES will explore the poignant moral and ethical issues that confront us in the 21st Century. Each of our speakers is an accomplished, well-known and well respected authority in his field.
ARTHUR GROSS-SCHAEFER Wednesday, March 13, 2013 路 7:30 pm
Ethical decision making in the 21st Century in our public lives, in our work place and in our personal lives.
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HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOME KOSHER L'PESACH
Based on “Guide to passover� published by the Union of Reform Judaism 1. What is Chametz? If one of the five grainswheat, oats, rye, barley or spelt comes in contact with water after being cut of from the ground, it becomes fermented or chametz. This fermentation takes 18 minutes according to tradition. Pesahdik baked goods are made from flour which has not been fermented. The term chametz is also applied to dishes and utensils which have been in contact with chametz food during the year.
2. Why do most Ashkenazim not eat beans, rice, corn, peas or peanuts on Pesach? Although these are not among the five species of grain that can become chametz the Rabbis forbade their use because in the past, flour was made from them. To avoid possible confusion, most Ashkenazic rabbis ordained that these not be used at all. Non-flour products, such as peanut oil, may be used if they are prepared under Rabbinic supervision and properly certified.
3. Why must we clean our houses so thoroughly before Pesach? The rule against chametz on Pesach applies not only to eating but to enjoyment and also involves removing all the chametz from one's home. No chametz is even allowed to be in the possession of a Jew during Pesach. To facilitate this cleaning, the following rituals are part of Passover preparations.
a. Bedikat-Chametz - After the house has been cleaned, on the night before Pesach, we search one again for any crumbs of chametz we may have missed. We use a candle, a feather and a wooden spoon. This symbolized that all the chametz which we could see was removed.
b. Bittul Chametz - A formula renouncing any chametz left that we may have inadvertently missed is said, canceling our responsibility for it, thus symbolically removing it from our homes.
c. Be'ur Chametz - On the morning before Passover we burn the chametz that has been found during the search of the night before.
d. Merchirat Chametz - We are not always able to destroy or get rid o the chametz. It may be economically disastrous. so the Rabbis ordained that a symbolic sale is made of all the chametz of a non-Jew in the community who then sells it back to us after Pesach. The chametz is then no longer "in our possession." This is normally done by the Rabbi for the entire congregation. Incidentally, it is only necessary to sell or destroy food stuffs; dishes and utensils are simply locked away in storage or the duration of the festival.
6. Can any dishes and utensils used during the year be used on Passover? It is preferable to have dishes and utensils specifically reserved for Pesach and stored away during the rest o the year. However, since this is not always possible, the Rabbis ordained that certain types of utensils may be "Kashered," specifically prepared for Pesach. Earthenware, enamelware or porcelain utensils, if used during the year, may not be used during Pesach. a. Silverware, knives, forks and spoons made wholly of metal, if used during the year may be kashered by scouring thoroughly and then immersing in boiling water. They are then Pesahdik and parve. b. All table glassware is permitted after thoroughly scouring. There is also a practice of soaking glassware for 72 hours. c. Fine translucent chinaware, if not used during the previous year, is permitted. d. Metal pots and pans used for cooking purposes only (but not for baking), if made wholly of metal, may be used during Pesach if first thoroughly scoured and immersed in boiling water. Kashering is done in the following way: Fill a large pot with water and heat to boiling. Take the utensil, tie a string to it and immerse completely in the boiling water. For small items, a cord nettings can be used to dip several at once. (This process renders utensils Pesahdik and parve).
7. How may the stove be kashered? The stove is prepared by thoroughly scrubbing and cleaning all parts and turning on a full flame or the clean cycle in the oven and all the grates.
8. How may a Microwave be kashered? Microwave ovens present a special case, since the inside surface does not become hot. There is a difference of opinion as to whether, or how, one can be kashered. We recommend thorough cleaning and then placing a dish of water into the oven and allowing it to boil as a symbolic kashering.
9. How may a dishwasher be kashered? A dishwasher maybe used for Pesach after thoroughly scouring with boiling water and then running it empty for two cycles, one with soap and one without.
10. How may a refrigerator be kashered? Remove all chametz food and open packages. Cleans thoroughly with boiling water and scour the racks. In a freezer, frozen chametz foods should be put in a special closed-off section and should be sold with other chametz.
11. What are Ma'ot Hittim?
All these foods are considered chametz and may not be used during Pesach: Leavened bread, cakes, biscuits, crackers, cereals, wheat, barley, oats, rice, peas, dry beans and liquids which contain ingredients made from grain alcohol.
Matzah for Pesach is a mitzvah and a collection was taken up before Pesach to provide money for mitzvah and other Passover essentials to the poor. this is called Ma'ot Hittim. In our congregation, money collected goes to support Mazon, a Jewish organization working to eliminate hunger.
5. What foods require Rabbinic supervision for Pesach?
12. What will you have if you follow the above rules?
4. What foods may not be used during Pesach?
Matzah, noodles, candles, cakes, beverages, canned and processed foods, butter, jam, cheese, jelly, relishes, wines, liquors, salad oils, vegetable, gelatin, shortening and vinegar. A "Kosher L'Pesach" label without produce name and Rabbinic signature is of no value. This applies to produces made in America, Europe or Israel.
A "Pesahdik" home and a joyous, healthy and happy Pesach.
March 2013 Adar / Nisan 5773 Sunday February 24 No Religious School
Monday February 25 9:00am Jazzercize
4:30pm RCC Oscar Party
Tuesday February 26 10:40am PACE 12:00pm Hevrat Torah 4:30pm Kochavim 6:00pm Adult B’nai Mitzvah 7:30pm Israeli Dancing
Wednesday February 27 9:00am Jazzercize 11:00am Cultural Ctr 4:30pm Religious School 7:00pm Tuvia Parent Committee Workshop
Thursday February 28 9:30am Torah Study 11:00am Yiddish Club 7:30pm Judaism 101
Friday March 1 9:00am Jazzercize 5:30pm Craft & Dinner 6:00pm Family Tot Shabbat Service (5:31pm)* March 8 9:00am Jazzercize 5:30pm Nosh & Social 6:30pm Shabbat Service
March 3 9:00am Religious School
March 4 9:00am Jazzercize
March 5 10:40am PACE 12:00pm Hevrat Torah 4:30pm Kochavim 6:00pm Adult B’nai Mitzvah 7:30pm Israeli Dancing
March 6 9:00am Jazzercize 4:30pm Religious School 7:00pm Sisterhood Mtg.
March 7 9:30am Torah Study 11:00am Yiddish Club 7:30pm Judaism 101 7:30pm Executive Mtg
March 10 9:00am Religious School Michael Mitzvah Day
March 11 9:00am Jazzercize
March 12 10:40am PACE 12:00pm Hevrat Torah 4:30pm Kochavim 6:00pm Adult B’nai Mitzvah 7:30pm Israeli Dancing
March 13 9:00am Jazzercize 4:30pm Religious School 7:30pm Rabbi Arthur Gross-Schafer
March 14 9:30am Torah Study 11:00am Yiddish Club 7:30pm Judaism 101
March 19 10:40am PACE 12:00pm Hevrat Torah 4:30pm Kochavim 6:00pm Adult B’nai Mitzvah 7:30pm Israeli Dancing
March 20 9:00am Jazzercize 11:00am Tuvia Passover Program 4:30pm Religious School 6:30pm Club Noar
March 21 9:30am Torah Study 11:00am Yiddish Club 7:30pm Judaism 101 7:30pm Full Board Mtg
March 22 9:00am Jazzercize 6:00pm Nosh & Social 6:30pm Shabbat Service
March 25 9:00am Jazzercize
March 26 10:00am Pesach Service
March 27
March 28 9:30am Torah Study 11:00am Yiddish Club 7:30pm Judaism 101
March 29 9:00am Jazzercize 6:00pm Nosh & Social 6:30pm Shabbat Service
First Seder Temple Closes at 1:00pm
Passover Day 1 Temple Closed
Passover Day 2 Temple Closed
Passover Day 3
Passover Day 4 (6:53pm)*
March 17 9:00am Religious School 12:00pm Youth Gaga Tournament 12:30pm Sisterhood Seder
March 24 9:00am Religious School March 31 No Religious School
March 18 9:00am Jazzercize
Saturday March 2 10:00am Shabbat Service Bat Mitzvah of Stella Speciale
(5:37pm)* March 15 9:00am Jazzercize 6:00pm Nosh & Social 6:30pm Shabbat Service
March 9 10:00am Shabbat Service Bar Mitzvah of Max Glasman
March 16 10:00am Shabbat Service Bar Mitzvah of Samuel Hirsch 5:30pm Kids Night Out
(6:42pm)* March 23 10:00am Shabbat Service
(6:48pm)* March 30 10:00am Shabbat Service
Passover Day 2
* Shabbat Candle Lighting Time
Looking Ahead
March Birthdays and Anniversaries Birthdays 2 2 3 3 3 4 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 9 9 9 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 14 14 16 17 17 19 19 19 20 20 20 21 21 21 21 21 22 22 22 22 22 22 22
Andrew Czuzak Jack Lampert Ashley Goussak Samuel Hirsch Gladys Rubin Rebecca Reines Edward Casper Ellen Seaman Megan Stokes David Bates Daniel Ziegler Myra Diamond Samantha Goldberg Molly Golper David Hall Rascha Hall Max Cotugno Lori Ernster Joshua White Victoria Billit Shae Cole Weiser Eddy Mayer Alice Musick Ethan Zaro Garrett Nelsen Lela Sarnat Madeleine Glassman Richard Mink Abigail Saul Ben Berris Justin Prupas Mike Glasman Dawn Kaplan John Schugel Wesley Nash Zabrina Nash Stefan Tetenbaum Simon Aron Dan Ezratty Nicolena Hasson Alex Materman Simon Aron Samuel Forel Jonathan Forel Daniel Hall Adam Maggid Jairo Reyes Reveca Reyes Madeleine Hoye
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Ronald Feldman David Hall Evelyn Jacobson Tahani Creisat Hannah Ezratty Sarai Saul Aidan Vaughan Aidan Vaughan Soledad Birnbaum Matthew Czuzak Katelynn Perry Ronnie Goldstein Sheridan Reha Isabel Zaro Jared Block Linda Feldman Holden Nix Abigail Henry Zachary Kim Bonnie Millman Jeremy Zager Jordan Block Ariel Donato Sara Donato Jason Henry Hal Kaufman Ezree Mualem Lori Musicer
Anniversaries 3 3 9 12 18 26 27 29
Rose Contreras & Michael Kaplan Lynn Summers & David Bates Audrey & Robert Goldman Cynthia & Thomas Bryan Kimberly Botwin & Daniel Lazarow Judy & Edward London Lisa & Evan Greene Nancy & William Hirsch
Recognize your friends and family by contributing to a fund in their honor Bernard Spanier Memorial L’Atidenu Fund – supports special programming including guest scholars, enhanced
educational opportunities and high profile speakers. Camp Fund – provides additional funding to enable Camp Menorah to offer greater choices in activities and enrichment programs. Choir Fund – helps cover and expand choirrelated supplies. Continuing Education Fund – subsides the cost for guest speakers. Flower/ Landscape Fund – provides additional funding for the gardens. Hedy Gutman Tuvia Scholarship – assists families in financial stress to send preschool-aged children to Tuvia School. Joe Katzelnick Social Action (Feed the Hungry) Fund –food to be served monthly at the various homeless shelters and soup kitchens located in the South Bay community. Mitzvah / General Fund –support the ongoing activities around Temple Menorah. Neu Help the Needy Fund –to ensure that every hungry family and child have enough food to fill their tummies. Prayer/Torah Book Fund –replace old and torn prayer books with fresh new copies. Religious School Enrichment Fund –provide enhanced programming and educational opportunities for the children in Religious School. Rosenberg Senior Cultural Center – enhance the outstanding programming delivered to the senior community at Temple Menorah. Scott Silver Memorial Library– help purchase new books and materials for the library. Tuvia Playground Fund-help remodel the Tuvia playground with new equipment and bathrooms!. Tuvia School- enables enhanced programming and educational opportunities for the children and faculty. Youth– support our Youth Center with new
furniture & equipment.
April Events 2 4 6 10 12 13 14 16 18 20
Pesach Service & Yizkor Executive Committee Meeting Club Noar Activity Sisterhood Meeting Hindu Jewish Interfaith Shabbat Kids’ Night Out & Sleepover MYClub Guest Speaker: Elliot Dorff Board of Trustees Meeting Shir Shabbat / Teacher & Community Appreciation 24 Tuvia Grandpeople’s Day 28 Cantor’s Concert
B’nai Mitzvah 27 Isabella Beristain
May Events 1 Sisterhood Meeting 2 Executive Committee Meeting 3 Family Tot Shabbat & Dinner 4 Kids’ Night Out 4 Club Noar Activity 4 Kochavim Performance 5 Blood Drive 14 Confirmation Dinner & Service 16 Shavuot Service & Yizkor 17-19 Family Camp @ JCA 24 Shir Shabbat & 7th Grade Siyyum 26 TOSAC Meeting
B’nai Mitzvah 11 Danielle Silkes 25 Brandon Rice 25 Sabrina Rice
second salon of the season comes to south bay/palos verdes peninsula buy tickets today. one night only!
jewish women’s theatre presents
god plans, and woman laughs spellbound. “ II was couldn’t keep my eyes off the performers or wait to hear the end of the stories.” - David Suissa, Jewish Journal, about a recent JWT salon show
A new show about the surprising outcomes to the hopes, dreams, and private wishes of Jewish women.
Sunday, March 17
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7:30 pm
$30 presale/$35 at the door Q & A post-show with talent dessert buffet TICKETS:
JEWISHWOMENSTHEATRE.ORG When you buy your ticket, you will receive a confirmation and the address of the home in which the Salon will be presented.
a project of community partners