Temple Topics: December 2018–February 2019

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Upcoming Events Pop-Up Hanukkah Palooza

The Party of the Season for the Whole Emanuel Community!

Sunday, December 2 3:00 pm—Religious School 4:00 pm—General Admission 300 N Clark Drive Let us light up your night at our Hanukkah celebration with the help of our Spark Band, Soul Singers, and Intergenerational Choir! Sing along with us, and make the night your perfect excuse to eat as many latkes and sufganiyot as you can. Our PopUp Hanukkah will give you plenty of Instagram-worthy opportunities.

We'll have Hanukkah games, crafts, and other fun surprises! Don't forget to BYOM (Bring Your Own Menorah) and witness our very own miraculous festival of lights.

Family pass for members: $10 (up to 5 people) Family pass for non-members: $25 (up to 5 people) Free for our Religious School and ECC families.

For more information and to purchase tickets for admission go to tebh.org/Hanukkah.

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This Winter at Temple Emanuel...

Shabbat Unplugged

Fridays, December 7, and February 1 8:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary Friday, January 4 8:00 pm, Bess P. Maltz Center

Temple Emanuel's signature in-theround service features spiritually uplifting meditation and poetry.

Come and feel the energy of this wonderful service while listening to music from our acoustic band!

Don't forget to join us for our monthly Wine and Cheese prior to services. Each Wine and Cheese will bring something new for the congregation to experience. RSVPs are appreciated at tebh.org/Wine.

Bim Bam Shabbat

Our Newest Tot program In partnership with PJ Library and the Jewish Federation of LA Fridays, December 14, January 11, and February 8 9:30 am, Belle Chapel

Bim Bam Shabbat is a Friday morning experience where we sing, play, and enjoy a story with Cantor Lizzie Weiss and Rabbi Adam Lutz. This service is designed for families with children 0-2 years old. Bring family, bring friends and get ready for a really fun and active morning program with Bim Bam!

December 2018‒February 2019

Martin Luther King, Jr. Shabbat Shira & Spark with the Urban Voices Project and Temple Emanuel Choirs

Friday, January 18 6:15 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary It is truly a Shabbat of Song as we celebrate the Torah portion where the Israelites cross the Red Sea! This year, we will also reflect upon the lessons of Martin Luther King Jr. as this special Shabbat also coincides with Shabbat Tzedek, the Shabbat of Justice.

For the second year, we welcome Leeav Sofer's Urban Voices Project, a Skid Row Choir, bringing the healing power of music to those disenfranchised with homelessness, mental illness, and unemployment.

Irena Sendler: A Musical

Part of our 2018–2019 Musical Artist Series

Wo Premrld Even ier t!

January 26, 7:00 pm January 27, 2:00 pm 8844 Burton Way Join us for the story of Irena Sendler, a Polish social worker who was enraged by the Nazi Occupation of Poland. She risked her life by rescuing children from the Warsaw Ghetto, saving over 2,500 lives. This event benefits the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust. Composed by TEBH congregant Megan Cavallari and playwright Kait Kerrigan. Contact Jenny@tebh.org for more info.

The Sisterhood of Emanuel Challah Bakes Thursday, February 7 7:00 pm, 8844 Burton Way

LEARNING WITH EACH OTHER All the "Tribes" of Israel are Responsible for One Another

An In-Depth Look at the Religious, Ideological, National, and Geographic Tribes that Make Up the State of Israel

Derech Eretz: Building Society and Building Character What Jewish Tradition Offers Us to Respond to the Breakdown of Civil Society

Tuesdays, January 8, 15, & 29 7:00 pm, Davidson-Shefer Hall With Rabbi Adam Lutz

Tuesdays, February 12 – March 5 7:00 pm, Location upon RSVP With Rabbi Sarah Bassin

How does a people divided along religious, geographic, and ideological lines build a shared society? In this course we will explore the various "tribes" which make up Israel using the iEngage program from the Shalom Hartman Institute as our springboard. To learn more email Events@tebh.org.

Using the extraordinary material she learned at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem during the summer of 2018, Rabbi Sarah Bassin will lead discussions about who we want to be and what we are responsible for in an era where the rules of civil society are breaking down. RSVP to Events@tebh.org.

Wisdom Circle

2nd Wednesday of the Month 10:45 am, Belle Chapel Join our monthly social and informal luncheon for mature adults that begins with an invited speaker followed by a discussion. December's Wisdom Circle will be on the rise of American anti-Semitism. Stay tuned for more information on January's and February's topics.

There is a modest cost for lunch: $5.00 for members and $7.00 for non-members. For more information, contact Devorah Servi, at 310.592.0321 or email Devorah@ChaiVillageLA.org.

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Join the sisterhood bi-monthly as you learn from some of our congregation's best challah bakers!

RSVP by emailing CantorWeiss@tebh.org.

Mordechai Rosenstein: Artist in Residence Feb 28 – March 3

We are pleased to welcome artist Mordechai Rosenstein to Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills. Since 1979 Mr. Rosenstein has been creating Jewish art that adorns the walls of synagogues, private homes, and agencies throughout the world. His work comprises of vibrant colors and forms with a special appreciation for the Hebrew alphabet. “The flowing forms of the letters have been an inspiration since my youth,” Mr. Rosenstein says. Many temples have requested Mordechai to design their ark doors, stained glass windows, memorial walls and more. Come and experience something unique this spring and meet artist Mordechai Rosenstein. For more information on specific events that week, please see page 4.

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Calendar of Services & Special Events Visit tebh.org/Calendar for our full schedule of events.

Watch select services online at tebh.org/Livestream

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January

Expression of Soul 10:00 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center

Wine & Cheese 7:15 pm, Belle Chapel Shabbat Unplugged 8:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary

Saturday, December 1

Friday, December 7

Friday, January 4

February

Friday, February 1

Wine & Cheese 7:15 pm, Belle Chapel Shabbat Unplugged 8:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary

Saturday, January 5

Saturday, February 2

Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center

Friday, January 11

Friday, February 8

Friday, December 14

Saturday, January 12

Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center

Saturday, February 9

Friday, January 18

Friday, February 15

Wine & Cheese 7:15 pm, Belle Chapel Shabbat Unplugged 8:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary

Saturday, December 8

Simply Shabbat 6:15 pm, Belle Chapel

Saturday, December 15

Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center

Friday, December 21 Simply Shabbat 6:15 pm, Belle Chapel

Expression of Soul 10:00 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center Simply Shabbat 6:15 pm, Belle Chapel

Little Sparklers 5:30 pm, Belle Chapel Martin Luther King, Jr. Shabbat Shira & Spark 6:15 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary

Expression of Soul 10:00 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center 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 Little Sparklers 5:30 pm, Belle Chapel Shabbat Spark 6:15 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary

Saturday, January 19

Saturday, February 16

Friday, December 28

Friday, January 25

Friday, February 22

Saturday, December 29

Saturday, January 26

Saturday, February 23

Saturday, December 22

Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center

Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center Simply Shabbat 6:15 pm, Belle Chapel

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

Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center

Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center 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

Mordechai Rosenstein

Artist in Residence Painting and Pinot Wednesday, February 27 7:00 pm Bess P. Maltz Center $20 per Person Open to all congregants age 21+ 4

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Learn more at tebh.org/Art

Painting in the Lobby @8844 Burton Way Thursday, February 28 & Friday, March 1 10:00 am–2:00 pm

Special D’var Torah (at Shabbat Morning @Emanuel) Saturday, March 2 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center

My Journey as an Artist (at Shabbat Unplugged) Friday, March 1, 8:00 pm Corwin Sanctuary

Religious School Art Program Sunday, March 3 9:00 am, 8844 Burton Way

December 2018‒February 2019

HANUKKAH in context

Last month, on the

first Shabbat after the murders in Pittsburgh, our sanctuary was packed full of people in search of the peace Shabbat brings.

There were Jewish people and non-Jewish people, there were congregants and the unaffiliated. All the people in the room were there to nourish their souls and to make a statement about our freedom to practice Judaism. Indeed, religious freedom was one of the pillars upon which this country was built.

In 1785, James Madison wrote, "The Religion then of every man must be left to the conviction and conscience of every man: and it is the right of every man to exercise it as these may dictate." One gunman’s deed will not intimidate us, nor keep us from exercising our right to be a Jew in America. Being together on that Shabbat was an evening of Jewish pride.

No holiday is more about pride in being Jewish than Hanukkah. Showing pride and publicly observing the holiday is one of the most important aspects of the celebration.

By Rabbi Jonathan Aaron

Maimonides, the great Jewish scholar of the Middle Ages, wrote that Hanukkah “…should be commemorated to be days of happiness and praise [of God]. Candles should be lit in the evening at the entrance to the houses on each and every one of these eight nights to publicize and reveal the miracle.” The original custom called for the candles to be seen from the street, so that any passerby would know that the occupants of the house are celebrating Hanukkah.

This year, especially, let us celebrate the fight to freely express our Judaism, a fight that began over two thousand years ago.

We are free to be Jews in this country, but the event in Pittsburgh reminded us that our “fight” is living Judaism. As long as we continue to gather together and perform our culture’s rituals and customs, we will survive, despite those who wish otherwise.

We hope you have a healthy and happy holiday.

Happy Hanukkah from the clergy team and everyone at Temple Emanuel.

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Mazel Tov to Our B'nai Mitzvah

Betsy and Marc Axelrod on the marriage of their son Joey to Mallory Gamer Molly Fox and Stanislav Minsker on their marriage Galit Hirsch and Jeffrey Thieme on their marriage Samantha Lefkowitz and Devin Barshay and family on the birth of their daughter Eliza Jules Barshay Sally and Dr. Ron Rosenblatt on the birth of their granddaughter Alyssa Mara Fortman Sara-Lynne and Dr. David Savar on the birth of their grandson Jacob Noah Marks and Jacob’s parents Elizabeth and Eric Marks Jill and Dennis Roach on the marriage of their daughter Stephanie to John William Weiss Jodi Shapiro and Dr. Samuel Friedman on the birth of their daughter Maribelle Ruth Friedman and to Shari and Leonard Shapiro, the proud grandparents Rachael Shapiro and Sean Moran on their marriage Jennifer and Kenneth Stempel on the birth of their daughter, Maya Rae Amanda Susskind and Kirankumar Lalloo on their marriage

Welcome to our New Members Sarah Cohen Dr. Amy Clayton and Wade Clayton Beatriz and Dr. Jeremy Herman Shaun Herzig Jamie Horowitz Jessica Jacobs Kim and Becky Hartley Kershman Maia Lazar Ellyn and Erik Lerner Alexandra Levitt Babak and Negin Benyamini Iris Friedman and Petru Popescu Rebecca Berg and Greg Porper Samantha Rose Dorothy and Avram Salkin Rebecca and Joseph Samuels Kyle Silverstein Heidi and Rony Soussan Jordan Taffet and Jonathan Stachel Melissa and Todd Stein Susie and Jeff Wallach Roya and Farshid Yassian

Nate Dudley December 1, 2018

"Who acts from love is greater than who acts from fear."

–Talmud, Sota

Dylan Unger December 1, 2018

"A champion is defined not by their wins but by how they can recover when they fall."

–Serena Williams

Maya Rendon December 8, 2018

"Don’t let the world change your smile.

Let your smile change the world."

–Unknown

Naomi Daneshgar December 15, 2018 "Winners are not people who never fail, but people who never quit."

–Unknown

Talia Golshani January 12, 2019

“Keep your head up darling, your tiara is falling.”

–Unknown

Tyler Shuter January 19, 2019

"My motto was to always keep swinging.

Whether I was in a slump or feeling badly or having trouble off the field, the only thing to do was keep swinging."

–Hank Aaron

Gloria Boraz on the passing of Stanley Goldblatt Stacy and Brad Kesner on the passing of Brad’s mother, Phyllis Ruth Kesner Dr. Vivian Krepack and family on the passing of her mother-in-law, Irene Krepack Michele Seipp on the passing of her father, Harvey Seipp Maia Lazar on the passing of her grandfather, Harvey Seipp

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"Dancing through life is the best gift you can give yourself."

–Sydney Azar

Joey Herman January 26, 2019

"People never lie so much as after a hunt, during a war, or before an election."

–Otto Von Bismarck

Phillip Turkat February 2, 2019

"I've always believed that a lot of the trouble in the world would disappear if we were talking to each other instead of about each other." –Ronald Reagan

Lauren Stoll February 2, 2019

"We are all of us stars, and we deserve to twinkle."

–Marilyn Monroe

Logan Azizzadeh February 9, 2019 "Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough."

–Og Mandino

Condolences to…

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Sydney Azar January 19, 2019

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Jake Brand February 16, 2019

"You can do anything when you set your mind to it."

–Jake Brand

Hannah Segal February 23, 2019 "The most effective way to do it is to do it."

–Amelia Earhart

ChaiVillageLA Gives Back The members of ChaiVillageLA are no strangers to giving back to the community.

Throughout our many members’ distinguished careers, they have worked and volunteered at nonprofits, helping to make the world a better place. So, it stands to reason that they would want to work together as Village members to make their efforts even more significant.

ChaiVillageLA member Barbara MaromPollack, along with a group of other members, decided to support 826LA, a local organization that helps students ages 6 through 18 with their writing skills. As Barbara explained, “826LA believes that strong writing skills are fundamental to future success and they have created programs that help students with their writing.” ChaiVillageLA members are focusing their volunteer efforts on the Field Trips program, in which LAUSD classes visit 826LA where

they write and edit compositions. Student leave with something tangible—a bound book and a renewed sense of confidence in their reading and writing.

As the mid-term elections neared, ChaiVillageLA member Idelle Davidson wanted to help others register to vote. She contacted the League of Women Voters who provided a training for ChaiVillagers. Members of our Village have been staffing voter registration tables in numerous sites around town. Idelle remarked, “Members of the community are incredibly engaged right now about voting in national, state and local elections, and on issues that really matter.”

ChaiVillageLA is a program of Temple Emanuel and Temple Isaiah. We are a virtual community, led by adults who share their optimism, skills, support and expertise with each another to joyfully navigate the next steps in our lives. To learn more, contact us at 310592-0321 or Devorah@ ChaiVillageLA.org.

What We're Reading

Why I Do YoPro

By Danielle Soto

If you had told me when I left Boston in 2014 that

a major element of my Los Angeles life would be a Temple, I would have asked, “What is this mishegas?” I couldn’t imagine finding a synagogue that would consistently keep me inspired, engaged, and entertained. My love for Temple Emanuel pumps from the heart which is YoPro. YoPro, our group for members in their 20s and 30s, was founded by Jennifer Stempel. Her vision was to create a welcoming (both emotionally and financially) pocket of Temple Emanuel for young adults to connect with other Jews, as well as their own Judaism.

The reason YoPro keeps me coming back is because it gives me an opportunity to flex all my favorite muscles. As a performer and writer, YoPro gave me a space to produce and host comedy shows and trivia nights. As a social extrovert, YoPro assigned me the role of “Membership” which put me in the position to invite new members out for coffee and really get to know them one on one.

And as a transplant, YoPro introduced me to some of my best friends bordering on chosen family.

YoPro is for anyone in their 20s or 30s who identifies as Jewish, and honors the same values that we do. Whether you went to Jewish camp every year, or barely know the words to “Dreidle Dreidle,” there is a place for you in YoPro. We accept people of all genders, races, nationalities, and sexual orientations.

YoPro will make sure you’re never without a Shabbat service, a seder table, or a place to feel like death after breaking the Yom Kippur fast. (Just me?? Eats til they die??) Come check out what we’re all about because YoPro is here to support you and show you a Jewtastic good time. Visit tebh.org/YoPro.

Interesting Finds on Living Judaism through Great Books

The Hard Break: The Case for the 24/6 Lifestyle by Aaron Edelheit outlines a practical, easy to understand need to disconnect from a world of constant connectivity. Without being preachy Mr. Edelheit outlines the dangers of overworking one self and gently offers the numerous benefits of a digital and physical break from work with an old, but time-tested solution to burnout: celebrating Shabbat. The beauty of this book lies in how simply the author shares his personal story and that of other well-known politicians, entrepreneurs, and celebrities. If you’ve ever wondered how taking a oneday break (at any point during the week) can benefit your life, read this book. The Hard Break is Living Judaism at its finest—accessible, relatable, and meaningful. I really enjoyed this book!

– Alex Kojfman, Director of Communications and Membership.

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3–5 1st Day of Religious School

13–19 Animal Blessings Shabbat

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Simchat Torah w/ Mostly Kosher

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Contributions General Fund

In honor of Jon Bosse from Sue & Barry Brucker Julian Javor from Sue & Barry Brucker Barbara & Hugo Rosenstein from daughter Cathy & Roger Strull Dr. David Wellisch from Esther Degen

Rabbi Aaron’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from Jeannine Abraham Betsy and Marc Axelrod Dorothy & Avram Salkin Dr. John J. Quinn In memory of Donald Levine from Stephanie & Arnold Gale Samuel Sinay from Shelley Sinay Blumenfeld Phyllis Tell from Franklin Tell

Rabbi Bassin’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from Jeannine Abraham Deborah Azar & Eric Goldberg for a beautiful blessing for our Jack Aviva & Aric Kadosh in honor of the marriage of their son Eliav Kadosh to Elle Gound Rachel Shapiro & Sean Moran on their marriage Danielle Soto In memory of Esther Elfenbaum from Adrian Elfenbaum & family

Cantor Weiss’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from Jeannine Abraham Pini Herman for Cantor Weiss's great work & influence to TEBH In honor of Radell Simon for Cantor Weiss's extraordinary work in all aspects of the fabulous High Holiday music.

In memory of Sam Sinay from Shelley Sinay Blumenfeld & Michael Blumenfeld

Rabbi Geller’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from Morris L. Kramer Amanda Susskind Holly & Ron Toplitzky for officiating & blessing our granddaughter, Elle Vivian Grodnik at baby naming In memory of Richard Siegel, from Peri Ellen & Fred Berne

Music Ambassador Program In appreciation from Dr. John Quinn

Temple Emanuel Early Childhood Center General Fund

In memory of Phyllis Ruth Kesner from Karen & Rob Porper

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Yahrzeit Fund

In memory of Gwen Abney from Veronica Abney Hilda Allen from Belinda & Jeffrey Pop & Family Julius Alterman from Helene & Benjamin Boston Ann Bachner from Samuel Bachner Hyman Bachner from Samuel Bachner Ann Ball from Stanford Tabb Sylvia Barenfeld from Patty, Larry, Greg & Jeff Goodman Jean Bastomsky from Benjamin Boston Lillian Beckenfeld from Linda & Harvey Monastirsky Dara Becker from Rona Becker Sadelle Bernstein from Dick Seff & Family Helen Bilson from Suzanne & Howard Furst Gladys Natalie Bloom from Penelope Rosenberg Marie Caraccia from Gary & Linda Briskman Minna Chazanas from Alex Chazanas Michael Chirtin From Bobbie & Al Sapper Ann Davidson from Linda & Gary Goldfein Steven Davidson from Linda & Gary Goldfein Arnold Degen from Esther Degen Bernice Esenoff from Ronda & Stanley Breitbard Bernice Esenoff from Ronda & Fred Rose Harold Friedman from Lindy & Marvin Sobel Herman Garber from Elayne Garber & John Forbess & Family Beverly Gersh from Ellyn & Erik Lerner Milton Gershaw & Marjorie Gershaw from Gary Gershaw Sari Glickman from Holly & Ron Toplitzky Louis Goodman from Patty, Larry, Greg, & Jeff Goodman Hildreth Harrison from Holly & Ron Toplitzky & Family Paul Hirsch, MD, JD from Harriette Hirsch Jerome S. Jaffe from Sunnye & Dr. Richard Tuch Blanche Kahn from Judy & Ron Kabrins Meyer Kandell from Toby & Roger Brooks Harvey Kates from Fran & Don Kates Sylvia Keys from Mickey & Harvey Keys George Klein from Sylvia Alberts Karl Kleinberg from Connie Bennett Bert Knaster from Ronda & Stanley Breitbard Bert Knaster from Ronda & Fred Rose Roberta Knaster from Fran & Don Kates Ruth Lasman from Nancy L. Barth Jack Lazner from Doris & Leslie Lazner Pauline Lazner from Doris & Leslie Lazner Arthur Laub from Helene & Arthur Laub Daniel Laub from Helene & Arthur Laub Rosalyne Lesser from Johann & Robert Lesser Sarah Levine & Abe Zeitz, from Susan & Rabbi Joel Levine Paul Minsky from Jody Minsky & Family Dora Mintz from Mitzi Costin Esther Molnar from Jan & Alan Block & Family Stanley Muskat from Belinda & Jeffrey Pop & Family Stanley Muskat from Ronda & Fred Rose Joseph Najdicz (Najdich) from Eileen, Graham & Lindsey Markley Belle Newman from Harriette Hirsch Gabriel Nichols from Diane & Michael Solomon Aaron R. Nislick from Marty Nislick & Beth Alpert Marika O’Dell from Jan & Alan Block & Family Marika O’Dell from Esther Degen Samuel Pop from Ronda & Fred Rose Donald Reynolds from Jeanne S. Marks & Family

December 2018‒February 2019

Bernard Robinson from Dr. & Mrs. Marty Gordon Nettie Robman from Susan Robman & Family Alice Ross from Bobbie & Al Sapper Joey Schanzer from Lisa Gilman-Schanzer & Orven Schanzer Mania Schwartz from Elisa Adeff Sol Seff from Dick Seff & Family Mae Shapiro from Jerold Shapiro Earl Sheffer from Hinda Lee Sheffer Bernice Sheinart from Shelley & Ronald Singer Charles Sherman from Fran & Don Kates Leah Silverman from Ronda & Fred Rose Mina Sobel from Lindy & Marvin Sobel Ethel Solomon Polsky from Diane & Michael Solomon Hyman Spitz from Mel Spitz Margaret Springer from Diana Springer & Family Morris Sternlight from Helen Starlight, Naomi Fabe & Natalie Fabe-Ubias Alice Tennyson from Lee & Eddie Tishkoff Irwin Topper from Muriel Kreeger & Family Roger Wakefield from Muriel Kreeger & Family Albert Wallen from Martin Wallen Ed Wecker from the Wecker family Karen Weiner from Sandy Weiner Izak Wizenberg from Marilyn & Howard Wizenberg & Family

Leadership Clergy

Jonathan Aaron, Senior Rabbi Sarah Bassin, Associate Rabbi Lizzie Weiss, Cantor Adam Lutz, Rabbi Educator Laura Geller, Rabbi Emerita

Senior Staff

Ellis Kirschenbaum, Interim Executive Director Stacy Kesner, M.A., Early Childhood Center Director Alex Kojfman, Director of Communications & Membership Peter De Pelsmacker, Controller

Board of Directors

Barry Brucker, President Myra Lurie, Executive Vice President Eric Muhlheim, VP Finance & Treasurer Farhad Novian, VP Legal Affairs Mark Schwartz, VP Development & Secretary Kristin Jameson, VP Governance & Synagogue Operations Bonnie Nissenbaum, VP Marketing Jan Block and Judie Fention, Co-VP Membership

Directors – Committee Chairs Scott Stone, Facilities Tony Storm, Religious School Lewis Rudzki, Human Resources

Directors

Harold Brook Nancy Lee Jeff Wolf Noah Furie Julian Javor Jackie Kassorla Jack Quinn

Peter Siegel Pamela Bennett Simone Friedman Samuel Kolstad Danielle Soto (YoPro) Kenneth Stempel

Pillar Members 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 Tzadikim Sari and Shahram Melamed L’dor V’dor Nadine & Harold Davidson Barbara Coyne & Jeffrey Hendel Marilyn & Jeffrey Katzenberg Helene & Arthur (z"l) Laub Shana & Don Passman Sylvia Price Kate Capshaw & Steven Spielberg 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 Bonnie & Bernie Goler Janice White & Gene Krieger (z"l) 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

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 Deborah & Gabriel Brener Barbara Bruser & Richard Clark Iris & Gordon Cutler Brad Donenfeld Allison & Michael Druyanoff Rita & Izzy Eichenstein 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 Joyce Krawll Nancy & John Lee Marcia & Ron Levenson Rochelle & Richard Maize Jeanne & Leonard Marks Stacey Mickell

Jody Minsky 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 Sally & Ron Rosenblatt Alissa & Warren Roston Mary & Robb Rothman Paula & Allan Rudnick Louise & 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 Karl Thurmond 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

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