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June – August 2019 | 27 Iyyar– 30 Av 5779
Hello Summer!
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Upcoming Events
This Summer at Temple Emanuel...
Pride Shabbat Unplugged
Friday, June 7, 8:00 pm, 300 N Clark Drive
ChaivillageLA 3rd Year Anniversary Sunday, June 9 3:30 pm, Greer Social Hall
ChaiVillageLA is having a party and you are invited! Join us to celebrate the third anniversary of our very special Village. Get together with old friends and meet new ones. All adult Temple Emanuel members are welcome to attend—you don’t have to be a ChaiVillageLA member to join in the fun. Register at tebh.org/CVLAparty or contact ChaiVillageLA at 310.592.0321 or Devorah@ChaiVillageLA.org.
First Yahrzeit Commemoration for Richard Siegel
Pride Shabbat Unplugged
Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills invites you show your pride and support on Pride Weekend 2019. Come celebrate love and community as members of the LGBTQ community, family, friends or as allies. All are welcome! Together, let's show our pride and highlight the diversity that makes us who we are as a synagogue!
Bim Bam Shabbat
In partnership with PJ Library and the Jewish Federation of LA Friday, June 14 9:30 am, ECC Movement Room
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With Joey Weisenberg Friday, Sunday June 16 2:00 pm, Temple Beth Am Make your Father’s Day plans early this year!
Sunday, August 25 3:00 pm, Bess P. Maltz Center Join us as we remember the life of Richard Siegel, with Temple Emanuel clergy, ChaiVillageLA, and Marc Freedman, founder and CEO of Encore.org and the author of five books including the groundbreaking The Big Shift and his newest book How to Live Forever. All Temple Emanuel members are welcome to attend.
Sacred Sounds Unbound
Let’s Bim Bam Shabbat one more time before the summer! Join Cantor Weiss and Rabbi Lutz as they sing and share story-time with your children. Sing, dance, and play in this event geared for children 2.5 years old and under with their parents (and grandparents!) Bim Bam Shabbat is a great way to introduce to your children the beautiful and fun Shabbat traditions! Stay tuned for more exciting Bim Bam news in the upcoming year starting in September.
Join us at Temple Beth Am for an extraordinary, soulful concert experience with premiere Jewish song leader & composer Joey Weisenberg. We’ll immerse in prayerful niggunim both familiar and new, and we’ll create an unforgettable elevated circle of song featuring unbelievably talented musicians from around Los Angeles. Sacred Sounds Unbound is the newest partnership with Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills and Temple Beth Am to bring you some of the best in contemporary Jewish music Los Angeles has to offer. For tickets and more information on upcoming concerts, please visit SacredSoundsUnbound.com.
Courtyard Shabbat
Every Friday in July and August (weather permitting) 6:15 pm, 300 N Clark Drive
LEARNING WITH EACH OTHER
We Are Responsible Music Salon Come Alive with the Spiritual Music of Temple Emanuel
Tuesday, June 18, 7:00 pm, Location upon RSVP With Cantor Lizzie Weiss
This educational music salon offers up music as a spiritual and intellectual guide, where we explore our responsibilities to each other through a distinctly Reform Jewish lens. This incredible journey of sound— of meaningful lyrics and joyful melodies—will offer you comfort, knowledge and a greater appreciation of the music in our lives. This is the new date on the calendar, as our scheduled May date had to be postponed. RSVP to tebh.org/Responsible.
Shabbat in the Park
Saturday, June 22 10:00 am, Beverly CaÑon Gardens
Join us for this incredible family-friendly Shabbat morning service in partnership with PJ Library and the LA Jewish Federation. This program is for children 6 and under but all are welcome to enjoy the outdoors with us to celebrate Shabbat. Sponsored by Patty and Larry Goodman and Family. Let us know you're coming at tebh.org/ShabbatInThePark.
All summer long we will make the most of the beautiful weather and have our Friday night services out in the courtyard. Let’s congregate together and welcome in the Shabbat as a community in our beautiful outdoor courtyard!
Welcome Back Shabbat Friday, September 6 Time and Location TBA
Mark your calendars for this very special Shabbat service. In the past we have delighted guests with Beatles songs and ABBA melodies. We are incredibly excited to surprise you once more for this amazing opportunity to enjoy Shabbat under the stars, with music that will take you to the moon and back! Stay tuned for more details on reserving your spot. Visit tebh.org/WelcomeBack later in the summer!
HIGH HOLY D AY S 2019 • 5780
Rosh Hashanah starts September 29. Be sure to make your temple membership commitments, so you can receive your tickets. tebh.org/Commitment
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Calendar of Services & Special Events Visit tebh.org/Calendar for our full schedule of events.
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August
Saturday, June 1
Friday, July 5
Friday, August 2
Saturday, July 6
Saturday, August 3
Expression of Soul 10:00 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center
Friday, June 7
Pride Shabbat Unplugged 8:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary
Saturday, June 8
Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center
Friday, June 14
Simply Shabbat 6:15 pm, Belle Chapel
Saturday, June 15
Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel & Adult B’nai Mitzvah 10:00 am, Corwin Family Sanctuary
Courtyard Shabbat 6:15 pm, 300 N Clark Drive Expression of Soul 10:00 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center
Friday, July 12
Courtyard Shabbat 6:15 pm, 300 N Clark Drive
Saturday, July 13
Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center
Friday, July 19
Simply Shabbat 6:15 pm, 8844 Burton Way
Saturday, July 20
Simply Shabbat 6:15 pm, Belle Chapel
Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center
Saturday, June 22
Friday, July 26
Friday, June 21
Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center Shabbat in the Park 10:00 am, Beverly Cañon Gardens
Friday, June 28
Simply Shabbat 6:15 pm, Belle Chapel
Courtyard Shabbat 6:15 pm, 300 N Clark Drive
Saturday, July 27
Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center
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Expression of Soul 10:00 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center
Friday, August 9
Courtyard Shabbat 6:15 pm, 300 N Clark Drive
Saturday, August 10
Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center
Friday, August 16
Courtyard Shabbat 6:15 pm, 300 N Clark Drive
Saturday, August 17
Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center
Friday, August 23
Courtyard Shabbat 6:15 pm, 300 N Clark Drive
Saturday, August 24
Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center
Friday, August 30
Courtyard Shabbat 6:15 pm, 300 N Clark Drive
Saturday, August 31
Saturday, June 29
Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center
Courtyard Shabbat 6:15 pm, 300 N Clark Drive
Watch select services at tebh.org/Livestream
Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center
Temple Staff
Here are some fun book, app, and restaurant recommendations from your Temple Emanuel team.
Books
Apps
Restaurants
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Words With Friends 2 Test your vocabulary skills!
The Henry New American
Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult
Life 360 Family location sharing
Tartine Bianco Bakery Café
Girl Go Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis (Helene)
Libby Borrow digital/audio titles from public libraries
Vincenti Ristorante Italian
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
Tunity Hear any muted TV
Cleo Mediterranean
The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd (Stacy)
Monument Valley A visually stunning maze and puzzle quest
Ruam Mitr Thai
Men Explain Things to Me by Rebecca Solnit
Citizen A community safety app
Din Tai Fung Taiwanese
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(Rabbi Lutz)
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(Lia)
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Bruno Mars Purim Shpiel & Party
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ChaiVillageLA Annual Community Seder
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Congressman Adam Schiff in Conversation
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Memorial Day Spark BBQ and teen service
Fighting Hate with Love by Rabbi Jonathan Aaron
The last six months have been filled with human tragedy after human tragedy. When natural disasters occur, we react with sympathy and empathy and caring.
When murder and terror occur we are struck with two sides of our emotional repertoire: compassion and anger. Our hearts go out to all the families who were affected by the attacks on religious communities in the midst of prayer. From Pittsburgh to Christchurch to Sri Lanka to San Diego, hate took the lives of peaceful, prayerful communities, and shook us all down to our core. Anger wells up and fills us with an uneasy energy, with
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furrowed brows and short fuses. At these times, I use verses from our tradition to help ground me. The first is “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Leviticus 19:18), the second is, “they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks: Nation shall not take up sword against nation; they shall never again know war.” (Isaiah 2:4). The first is my own spiritual quest, and the effect I have on the people with whom I interact: to treat everyone that I meet with love and compassion, with kindness and embrace. If I am able to accomplish that, then I am spreading the energy of goodness to those around me, and contributing towards peace and love between people. The second is our hope and task—to live in a world without bloodshed and war. And to live in a world without articles of war in our streets, without citizens who are filled with hate being able to purchase and use weapons of destruction in our houses of worship, or any public place. Join our fight against gun violence—to beat swords into plowshares, and join our mission to bring love and kindness towards our neighbor. Together, through love and work, can we help to make this world a better, more safe place to live.
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...To live in a world without articles of war in our streets...
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Dayenu—Enough is Enough! In Response to the Gun Violence Epidemic by Sue Brucker You’ve heard the names: Sandy Hook Elementary; Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School; The Tree of Life Synagogue; Poway Chabad Center; and most recently, Highlands Ranch STEM School. The tragic and unique bond that these institutions share is gun violence and being a victim of a mass shooting. According to the Gun Violence Archive, to date in 2019, there have already been 18,604 gun violence incidents and 117 mass shootings (defined as indiscriminate rampages in public places with four or more victims) in the United States. It seems like gun violence and mass shootings have become so commonplace that our society has become desensitized to the gravity of this terrible epidemic. Turning a blind eye and allowing our elected officials to bury their heads in the sand will not make this tragic issue go away. It should be deeply troubling to know that across our nation, our school children
now have to contend with “active shooter” drills as part of their education day. Support of victim’s families through “thoughts and prayers” is not enough. We must take action to ensure change will happen. That is why Temple Emanuel created TEBH Safe, a gun violence prevention task force. This group formed in the aftermath of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. When the Pittsburgh Tree of Life Synagogue shooting occurred that is when our congregants said dayenu—enough is enough! We are an active committee whose goal is to raise awareness and take action. We have created partnerships with organizations on a local and national level to help effect change in California and nationally to stop this insidious infection of gun violence.
We have the support of several dedicated congregants, one of whom is Andrea Grossman of Writers Bloc Presents. Writers Bloc partnered with Temple Emanuel and offered two public service programs regarding the gun violence epidemic featuring Congressmen Ted Lieu and Adam Schiff respectively. And we have more of these events lined up. Mark Kelly (astronaut, gun violence prevention activist and husband to former Arizona Senator Gabby Giffords) will be speaking with us in the fall. TEBH Safe is also partnered with the Jewish Center for Justice and the URJ’s Religious Action Center, the latter of which hosted a Legislative Call-In week that Temple Emanuel participated in. We joined a coalition of statewide synagogues calling on Governor Newsom to increase gun violence prevention program funding. These programs have been shown to reduce gun violence by as much as 40%, so we continue to push forward. We need your help to ensure gun violence is once and for all controlled. Please join us. Get involved at tebh.org/SocialJustice and help make a difference. As Margaret Meade said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
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Our Temple Family
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Mazel Tov to Our B'nai Mitzvah
Mazel Tov to...
Ella Azari June 1, 2019
Lilya Aleksandrovskaya on the birth of her grandson, Ziggy Wasserman Amanda Collin on the marriage of her daughter Sofi to Adam Gelvan Daryana and David Grobman on the birth of their son, Alexander Moreno Grobman Alisa and Craig Karlan on the birth of their daughter, Gia (Gianna) Karlan Karen and Rob Porper on the marriage of their daughter Naomi to Aaron Korn Schuyler Sorosky and Matt Roston on the birth of their daughter, and Alissa and Warren Roston on the birth of their granddaughter, Everly Brightyn Roston Samantha Roth and Tom Ciapponi on the birth of their son, and Trisha Roth on the birth of her grandson, Dante Jaoska Ciapponi Sara Lynne and David Savar on the engagement of their son Aaron to Carly Steinbaum Marissa and Casey Horrigan on the birth of their son, River Horrigan Rina Varughese and Sebastian Davis on their marriage Sheryl and David Weissberg on the birth of their granddaughter, Addison Sadelle Melissa and Jonathan Wolf and on the birth of their daughter, Jessica Louise Gary Yale and Leah Bishop on the birth of their grandson, Miles Jay Marsh
Adult B'nai Mitzvah June 15, 2019
"Never take no as an answer"
Alex Novian June 8, 2019 "Positivity, confidence and persistence are key in life, so never give up on yourself.” –DJ Khaled
Zachary Samuels August 24, 2019 "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." –Antoine de Saint- Exupéry
Welcome to Our New Members Lauren & Charles Alexander Lauren Aslatei & Mitchell Adler Tania & Peiman Berdjis Robbie Brenner Ellen & Wayne Carmona Adina Brin & Evan Goldblatt Phyllis Cohen & Jeffrey Lazarus Shirah & Andrew Cohen Matthew Davidson Gloria & David Frankel Hollie & Benjamin Gruber Laura and Ronnie Kahan Liya Kazbekova Nikki Levy and Scarlett Davis Amber & Orin Malatskey Mark Masliah and Nicholas Pasqua Jessica Mathisen Jeanie Mordukhay & Nick D’Amico Lily Nusinovich Raquel & David Pressberg Sandra Savis & Julie Preuss Charlotte & Michael Resnick Katie Siedel & Scott Bailey Elise & Dan Taheri Rina Varughese and Sebastian Davis Jerri & Nathan Werksman Helene & Brad Winston
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Michele Seipp It's been wonderful to experience the adult B'nai Mitzvah's academic, spiritual, philosophical, and deeply meaningful journey that embraces our heritage, traditions, and generational wisdom. L'dor Vador! Suzanne Rosencrans I embarked on my Adult B’nai Mitzvah experience to learn Hebrew and traditional prayers, but also to connect with Temple Emanuel and the larger Jewish community. I’m pleased to say that I’ve met these goals…and had a fun time with my classmates in doing so! Thank you, Lizzie! Katie Piel The B'nai Mitzvah journey has been an enriching experience of Jewish learning. As I began to read Hebrew and connect to the text in a focused way, I found a deeper connection to Judaism and a stronger sense of purpose in my faith. Bob Stein My two years in the Bar Mitzvah class had many benefits but most of all I learned to read Hebrew reasonably well, I read Torah and finally, after all these years I came to understand the order of the Shabbat service and the meaning of the prayers. Carmelita Bouie This experience has been a meaningful Jewish adventure that has brought me closer to others and mostly importantly to the Torah! I feel blessed to have been given the opportunity to complete this journey and gain more wisdom and growth for use within community, and to be counted officially among the Jewish people. Thanks Lizzie.
Condolences to… John & Lorrie Stone and family on the death of Phyllis ‘Pio” Dubow Brian Fortman and Lisa Rosenblatt on the death of Brian’s father, Marvin Fortman Andrew Dzedulionis on the death of his grandmother, Gisela Kaspar Sydney Turk Porter on the death of her husband Cantor Hale Porter Samantha Roth and family on the death of her father Dr. Andrew Roth Bob Schwab and family on the death of his wife Louise Schwab
A Message from Outgoing President Barry Brucker It is hard to believe that my term as president of Temple Emanuel has come to an end. Ensuring Temple Emanuel’s success weighed heavily in my thoughts and was the source of quite a few sleepless nights this past year. Temple Emanuel, like many synagogues, was not immune to the downturn in full paying membership with congregants wrestling with choices of how and where to spend their disposable income. However, the way in which our temple lay and professional leadership responded to our congregational family is an example of what I have found to be most rewarding. For me, knowing the impact Temple Emanuel has had in our members’ lives, AND the spiritual connections that have been made through our unique community, is what makes me so proud. Additionally, I cannot help but reflect on how blessed and fortunate I have been to work with a dedicated team of phenomenal people: our clergy, staff, board of directors, lay leaders, and many active members who collectively represent Team Emanuel. The collective energy of the team has allowed our synagogue to thrive, function, and embrace “Living Judaism.” It is they who helped facilitate turning so many shared goals and ideas into realities. When I began my term three years ago as your president, enhanced communication and collaborative decision making were important goals of mine, along with everyone else on Team Emanuel. Balancing our needs with our budgetary constraints is not an easy task—especially during some unexpected challenges. It was our dynamic clergy in concert with our board of directors and executive director who took on this challenging task. They were especially mindful to look outside the box and make difficult yet bold decisions to shape and reimagine what TEBH can and should look like over the next 50 years. Even with its challenges, I am confident we will be a shining example of building tomorrow's Judaism today! Your clergy, staff, and board of directors made a conscious decision to create a vibrant community where people felt connected. Be it unique and inspiring worship opportunities, social advocacy
involvement, inspiring classes, our Saturday morning minyan, a Mamma Mia themed Shabbat service, or a wine and cheese reception, these are just a sampling of our diverse and inclusive community programming. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” It is to this end that we have made the bold yet fiscally prudent decision to monetize the Burton Way school building, which has been virtually empty for over a year. This decision will allow us to pay off our long-term debt and reimagine a new and improved multipurpose facility on Clark Drive. We want to deliver our style of Judaism to a broader range of worshippers, all while adapting to the more fluid ways Jews pray and embrace their community. There are so many people to thank and I would be remiss if I didn’t start with my wife Sue. Sue has been a wealth of advice, encouragement, and wisdom as well as my inspiration. To our clergy: Rabbi Aaron, Rabbi Bassin, Cantor Weiss, Rabbi Lutz, and of course our always inspiring Rabbi Laura Geller—thank you from the bottom of my heart. Huge gratitude goes to our former Executive Director Ellis Kirschenbaum and our new Executive Director Matt Davidson along with their outstanding staff for keeping our engine running with efficiency and professionalism. Without a doubt I am thankful to have served with the finest temple board any president can dream of. This board has spent an enormous amount of time planning, chairing committees, and ultimately making difficult policy decisions to ensure Temple Emanuel remains the vibrant, fiscally accountable, and caring community we have become. For that, I am grateful! I am also very grateful to our members, who make up the diverse tapestry of committed Jews wishing to celebrate their faith their way and without judgment. This world could learn by example at how Temple Emanuel’s diversity has become our strength. It is you, our congregational family, who have helped transform Emanuel into a kind and socially responsible community. It has been a privilege to be your president these past three-plus years. This experience has left a handprint on my heart and enriched my life in so many ways. I know I will look back at this time with much affection because of so many cherished memories that stirred my soul, rejuvenated my spirit, and left me feeling a deep sense of warmth and compassion from a community that truly cares! Thank you very much!! Temple Topics
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Contributions General Fund In appreciation from Lori & Simon Furie Maia Lazar Linda & Mike Roberts Jana Roediger Natalie Spector Marcie & Howard Zelikow In honor of Amanda Collin on the marriage of her daughter Sofi from Karen Porper Judie Fenton from Linda & Mike Roberts In memory of Harold Block from Roni & Steve Heller Joyce Krawll and Jack Berman from Sonia Rapoport Berman Ruth Turkell from Lilly & David Lewis Rabbi Aaron’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from Dolores Benjamin Renee & Harold Brook Brown & Jay Kogan Richard Seff Lorraine Sheinberg Lorrie & John Stone Alisa Wecker & Eric Dahan In memory of Ruth Turkell from Renee & Harold Brook Rabbi Bassin’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from Congregation B’Nai B’rith Lorraine & Jerry Factor for Justice Programming Alexandra Goldman The Schwab Family Dr. Trisha Roth and family Ellen & Jon Vein Cantor Weiss’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from Renee & Harold Brook The Schwab Family Richard Seff for Brandon becoming a Bar Mitvah Ellen & Jon Vein In memory of Ruth Turkell from Renee & Harold Brook Ruth Turkell from Lilly & David Lewis Rabbi Geller’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from Erin and Nattan Hollander in honor of their daughter Alma’s baby naming Toni Frederick & Dr. Bruce Phillips for Chai Village Dennis Roach and family In honor of M. Pat Gelbart from the Gelbart Family In memory of Ruth Turkell from Renee & Harold Brook
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Rabbi Lutz's Discretionary Fund In appreciation from Rabbi Sarah Bassin Sue & Barry Brucker Michelle & Alan Kaye and family for the Genesis program Michelle & Alan Kaye Alissa & Warren Roston Religious School General Fund In honor of The marriage of Karen and Rob Porper’s daughter from Tannaz Lavian Gatto & Frank Gatto The marriage of Karen and Rob Porper’s daughter from Sheri & Jeff Goldstein Cantor Edward and Mark Krawll Courtyard and Garden Memorial Fund From Judith L. Champagne From Kudy Jamner-Freedman and family Yahrzeit Fund In memory of Nina Abney from Veronica Abney Richard Abramson from Joan & Stan Abrams Bessie Alberts from Sylvia Alberts Jackson Alberts from Sylvia Alberts Margit Anderman from Linda & Harvey Monastirsky Murray Averack from Susan Lava Jack Barenfield from Patty, Larry, Greg & Jeff Goodman Mickey Beckenfeld from Ron Beckenfeld Mickey Beckenfeld from Esther Degen Mickey Beckenfeld from Linda & Harvey Monastirsky Martin Berman from Marianne & Martin Berman Rebecca Bichachi from Susan Robman Barney Bilson from Suzanne & Howard Furst Abraham Braff from Reba Simon Ceal Braff from Reba Simon Gordon Brandon from Wendy Magur Elva Breitbard from Ronda & Stanley Breitbard Harvey J. Councelbaum from Pearl Councelbaum and family Annette Cutler & Edward Cutler from Iris & Gordon Cutler Blanche Drobnis & Leo Drobnis from Nancy Drobnis and Jeffrey S. Levine Sarah Finkelstein from Susan Robman Rose Freeman from Joanna Segel Abraham Freedman from Joyce Levine Theresa Furst from Suzanne & Howard Furst Sam Gold from Ron & Marcia Gold-Levenson Judith Goldman from Ann Laurel Goldman and Paula Sue Goldman Adam Goldstein from William Goldstein Martin Goldstone from Felice Goldstone Harry Goodman from June Goodman Paul Grossman from Andrea & Rick Grossman Irwin Grossman from Susan & Matt Grossman Betram Harrison from Holly & Ron Toplitzky
Jerome Harrison from Holly & Ron Toplitzky Ethel Heller from Arleen Bachner Jose Jerugim from Lora and Jaime Jerugim Marianne Kasler from Ron Levenson and family Harvey Kates from Fran and Don Kates H. Sonny Kavin from Irma Kavin Michael Kosoy from Sima Myakovsky Cantor Edward Krawll from the Feinberg family Mark Krawll from the Feinberg family Irving Kreeger from Muriel Kreeger and family Lynette Kurtzman from Rhea Coskey and family Leona & Maurice Kustner from Marcia & Dick Schulman Jack Lasman from Nancy L. Barth Betty Levy from Natalie Spector Maxine Lipschultz from Pamela & David Bennett Albert Newman from Elisa Newman & Andy White Irene F. Paris from Sanford P. Paris Harry Perel from David Perel Alma Pop from Belinda & Jeffrey Pop and family Gertrude Prezant from Claire Rexon Maxine Robinson from Dr. & Mrs. Marty Gordon Rose Rudnick from Arleen Bachner Julian Samayoa from Belinda & Jeff Pop and family Herbert Sapper from Al & Bobbie Sapper Gertrude Schlesinger from Lora & Jaime Jerugim Cantor Gary Shapiro from Judy & Aron Shapiro Norman Shapiro from Julie & Chuck Shapiro Lois Sherman from Fran & Don Kates Mildrey & Morris Schnitzer from Jeanne S. Marks and family Abram Szuchmann from Betty Short Celia Siegle from Rabbi Avi & Ann Magid Herman Siegle from Rabbi Avi & Ann Magid Esther Silber from Lee & David Silber Sharon Silverglade from Harriette Hirsch David Simon from Reba Simon Frances Simons from Suzanne & Howard Furst Jerry Spector from Natalie Spector Esther Stern from Gloria Stroock Stern Irving Sternig from Debbie & Michael Bear Sara Sternlight from Helen Starlight, Naomi Fabe & Natalie Fabe-Ubias Biana Stroock from Gloria Stroock Stern Rebecca Tishkoff from Lee & G. Edward Tishkoff Marvin Wager from Sarelyn Wager and family Ella Weissberg from Mr. & Mrs. M. Weissberg Joyce Yale from Leah Bishop & Gary Yale Norma Zernik from Helene & Brad Winston
Pillar Members 2018–2019 Pillar members are a special group of donors whose contributions go to the heart of our operating budget—they are the lifeblood that allows us to continually create innovative, cutting-edge programs and sustain our thriving congregation. Pillar donors strengthen Temple Emanuel by giving annually in addition to their membership. In appreciation, special Pillar perks include: ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙
Pillar's name on our Sanctuary Recognition wall Complimentary reserved parking during the High Holy Days Early entry to all High Holy Days services taking place in the Corwin Family Sanctuary Guest passes at High Holy Days (Double Chai and above) Free participation in our Mishloach Manot Purim gift giving (L'dor V'dor and above)
Joining is easy, and membership has a tremendous impact. Contact Tannaz Lavian Gatto, Development Coordinator, at Tannaz@tebh.org or 310.409.4640 for more information. Learn more at tebh.org/Pillar. Bonim (Builders)
Kathy Javor and Julian Javor
Malachim (Angels) Sheryl & Jon Sokoloff
L’dor V’dor Nadine & Harold Davidson Barbara Coyne & Jeffrey Hendel Marilyn & Jeffrey Katzenberg Helene & Arthur (z"l) Laub Shana & Don Passman Sylvia Price
Sustaining
Anonymous Lili & Jon Bosse Sue & Barry Brucker Toni & Bruce Corwin Myra Lurie & David Goldman Blanche Howard Abby & Alan Levy Julie & Ken Moelis Belinda & Jeff Pop Ron & Shelley Singer
Double Chai
Renee & Harold Brook Pearle Rae & Mark Levey Lilly & David Lewis Nancy & Stephen Paul Kathleen & Larry Paul Jill & Dennis Roach Michal & Ken Salkin Marcia & Dick Schulman Lisa & Mark Schwartz Susan Resnick West & David West Elisa Newman-White, M.D. & Andrew White Leah Bishop & Gary Yale
Leadership
Chai
Isa & Bill Aron Arleen & Sam Bachner Lynda Barrad Cynthia & Neal Baseman Pamela and David Bennett Roberta (z"l) & Elliot Berkowitz Robert Bird Jan & Alan Block Ronda & Stanley Breitbard Barbara Bruser & Richard Clark Iris & Gordon Cutler Brad Donenfeld Allison & Michael Druyanoff Lorraine & Jerry Factor Jane & Max Factor III Bonnie & Ronald Fein Bunni & Murray Fischer Elayne Garber & John Forbess Linda & Gary Goldfein Patty & Larry Goodman Andie & Larry Harrow Roberta Holland Kristin & John Jameson Judy & Ron Kabrins Aviva & Aric Kadosh Gloria Kaplan Terri & Michael Kaplan Vickie & Fred Kaplan Judy Karlan Ruth Karp Jackie Kassorla Fran & Don Kates Joyce & Harvey (z"l) Kates Michelle & Alan Kaye Sue & Bob Kazdan Linda & Ross Kemper Barbara & Stuart Klabin Char & Sandy Kornblum Nancy & John Lee Marcia & Ron Levenson Rochelle & Richard Maize Jeanne & Leonard Marks Stacey Mickell Jody Minsky
Clergy
Board of Directors
Jonathan Aaron, Senior Rabbi Sarah Bassin, Associate Rabbi Lizzie Weiss, Cantor Adam Lutz, Rabbi Educator Laura Geller, Rabbi Emerita
Officers
Senior Staff
Matt Davidson, Executive Director Stacy Kesner, M.A., ECC Director Alex Kojfman, Director of Communications & Membership
Kristin Jameson, Co-President Myra Lurie, Co-President Scott Stone, Co-President Geoffrey Wharton, Co-President Jeffrey Wolf, Secretary Eric Muhlheim, Treasurer/Finance
Committee Chairs
Farhad Novian, Legal Affairs Jan Block & Judie Fenton, Membership
Lauren & Eric Muhlheim Farhad Novian Corinne Auge & Laurent Opman Vicki Reynolds & Murray Pepper Ondania & David Pick Alys Pollet Elizabeth & William Quicksilver Jack Quinn Cathy Costin & Mitch Reback Carol & Jerry Redston Claudia & Bruce Resnikoff Nancy Davis & Kenneth Rickel Ronda & Fred Rose Alissa & Warren Roston Mary & Robb Rothman Paula & Allan Rudnick Louise (z"l) & Robert Schwab Karen Breslow & Bobby Schwartz Diane Vanette & Sander Schwartz Marla (z"l) & Richard Seff Leslie & Scott Shlecter Phyllis Shlecter Hope Stevens & Peter Siegel Marilyn (z"l) & Edgar Simon Linda Smith Terri & Michael Smooke Annika & Abe Somer Laurie Goodman & Don Spetner Lisa & Adam Stoll Lorrie & John Stone Holly & Ronald Toplitzky Sunnye & Richard Tuch Cathy & Len Unger Halina Wachtel Sheila & William Wasserman Karen (z"l) & Sandy Weiner Diane & Max Weissberg Susan and Geoffrey Wharton Penny & Bob White Joan Cohen Wilson & Chuck Wilson Marilyn Weltman Wizenberg & Howard Wizenberg Marcie & Howard Zelikow
Directors
Pamela Bennett Bruce Corwin (honorary) Toni Corwin (honorary) Simone Friedman Julian Javor Jackie Kassorla Samuel Kolstad Nancy Lee
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Eric Muhlheim Lewis Rudzki Peter Siegel Danielle Soto Kenneth Stempel Tony Storm Jeffrey Wolf
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Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills 8844 Burton Way (at corner of Herzl Way) Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Main
310.288.3737
Clergy
310.288.3742
Membership
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Accounting
310.409.4650
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Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills
Stunning premier event spaces in the heart of Beverly Hills For more information, or to schedule a private tour, contact Lia Fischer: Lia@tebh.org, 310.409.4644