January – February 2020 | 4 Tevet – 4 Adar 5780
The Place of Joy in our Spiritual Lives With Rabbi Jonathan Aaron
Tuesdays, January 7, 14, & 21 7:30 pm, Bele Chapel In Rabbi Aaron’s upcoming class participants will explore how one finds joy in the midst of difficult times. How does joy and positive thinking actually help us to live and connect? Through science and Hasidic texts, we will discover the how-to and why joy is an important spiritual endeavor. RSVP to Events@tebh.org.
Justice Shabbat Unplugged
with Guest Speaker Rabbi Jonah Pesner of RAC Friday, January 10 8:00 pm*, Corwin Family Sanctuary Temple Emanuel is honored to host Rabbi Jonah Pesner, Executive Director of the Reform movement’s Religious Action Center in Washington. Rabbi Pesner has been extremely influential in the direction of the reform movement’s social justice initiatives.He is an inspirational speaker and calls on all of us to fight for change to make our world a better place. We are very excited to have this esteemed guest join us for services. For more information, visit tebh.org/Pesner. *You are welcome to join us for wine and cheese prior to our service starting at 7:15 pm.
Sacred Sounds Unbound
Musical Innovation Across Denominations Saturday, February 1 7:00 pm, Temple Beth Am A new musical partnership between Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills and Temple Beth Am, these concerts bring you the very best in contemporary Jewish music. This February, we are fortunate to have both Chava Mirel and Yosef Goldman performing . Delight in Chava’s blend of rich, soulful energy with Yosef’s spiritually driven voice. Together they will spark joy in your hearts in this beautiful Saturday evening concert. Tickets available at sacredsoundsunbound.com
Shabbat Shira Unplugged
Friday, February 7, 6:15 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary In one of our most joyful musical services of the year, we celebrate the moment when Moses and Miriam led the Israelites through the Red Sea towards freedom. Join us for this special Shabbat service where melody and lyrics bring you to a harmonious start to the weekend. RSVP at tebh.org/Shira.
New Laws on Abortion Access: How Should Jews Respond? A Behrendt Conversation
Thursday, February 20 7:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary With the recent wave of new KEEP STOP N ABORTI legislation either O O N TI R LEGAL ABO NOW codifying or challenging Roe v. Wade (U.S. Supreme Court ruling, 1973), the public debate on abortion access and women’s reproductive health care has become increasingly polarized. Reform Jewish thought leader Rabbi Rachel Sabath BeitHalachmi, Ph.D. and Daphne Lazar Price of the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance will go beyond traditional political divides to explore the ethical and practical implications of currently debated policies. How does our Judaism—from Orthodox and Reform perspectives—reframe a controversial conversation? RSVP to Events@tebh.org.
Shabbat in the Park with Ellen Allard
A musical Shabbat Experience for Young Families Saturday, February 29 10:00 am, Beverly CaÑon Gardens Join us in February for our lively Shabbat in the Park service in the heart of Beverly Hills. Let the temple ‘s clergy and our special musical guest, Ellen Allard, start your morning off with story, song, and dance in a beautiful sunlit setting. Perfect for families with children 6 years and younger, but all are welcome. Proudly partnered with PJ Library and sponsored by Patty and Larry Goodman and Family.
Calendar of Services
January January 3
Simply Shabbat 6:15 pm, Belle Chapel 4. Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Corwin Family Sanctuary 10 Bim Bam Shabbat 9:15 am, Movement Room 10 Justice Shabbat Unplugged with Rabbi Jonah Pesner 7:15 pm—Wine & Cheese 8:00 pm—Service Corwin Family Sanctuary 11 Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Belle Chapel 17 Little Sparklers 5:15 pm, Belle Chapel 17 Shabbat Spark: Commemorating MLK, Jr 5:45 pm—Dinner, 6:30 pm—Service 300 N Clark Drive
For all events and program dates, visit tebh.org/Events
18 Shabbat Morning @Emanuel
10:00 am, Belle Chapel 24 Simply Shabbat 6:15 pm, Belle Chapel 25 Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Belle Chapel 31 Simply Shabbat 6:15 pm, Belle Chapel
February 1
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Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Shira Unplugged 6:15 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Belle Chapel Bim Bam Shabbat 9:15 am, Movement Room Simply Shabbat 6:15 pm, Belle Chapel
Our Temple Family
15 Shabbat Morning @Emanuel
10:00 am, Belle Chapel 21 Simply Shabbat 6:15 pm, Belle Chapel 22 Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Belle Chapel 28 Little Sparklers 5:15 pm, Belle Chapel 28 Shabbat Spark 5:45 pm—Dinner, 6:30 pm—Service 300 N Clark Drive 29 Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Belle Chapel
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B'nai Mitzvah—Mazel Tov!
Welcome to Our New Members
Samantha Ugolnik January 18, 2020
Yana Barbashova Susana Benaim & Flynn Mitchell Dayna Berkowitz Marissa & Benjamin Bluen McCall Bronson Vida & Shawn Delrahim Janis Fulford Gabriel Joseph Hannah & Jeff Kirschner Gail & Matt Klein Jill & Gary Mittman Aileen Morse Cheryl & David Nelson
"There is nowhere you can be that isn’t where you're meant to be." –John Lennon
Stephen Carmona January 25, 2020 "Music is life. That's why our hearts have beats." –Unknown
Daniel Salkin February 1, 2020 "Those who say it can’t be done are usually interrupted by others doing it." –James Baldwin
Margalit Salkin February 1, 2020 "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." –Eleanor Roosevelt
Rebecca Horowitz February 8, 2020 "Love is where the heart beats the fastest." –Marlene Horowitz
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Mazel Tov to...
Alix Padnos Ariel Pepper Blaise Petrullo Lindsay & Rabbi Nathan Roller Jennifer & Yuval Shelem Taylor Stayton Emily Sundberg Rhonda Taylor & Dr. Harold Amer Marta Waller Amie & Amir Ben-Yohanan Jasmine & Allen Yadgari Hava Young Ed Gecovich & Inga Gecovich Franci Blattner & Andreas Becker
Shirah & Andrew Cohen & family on the birth of their son, Brooklyn Rebecca Phillips & Aaron Epstein & family on the birth of their son, Andrew Jeanie Mordukhay & Nicholas D’Amico on their marriage Dana Season & Adam Ellison and family on the birth of their son, Miles
Condolences to… Anne Factor & family on the death of Anne's father, Paul Molmud Jessica & Dr. Babak Azizzadeh & family on the death of Jessica's father, John Damavandi Myra Lurie & David Goldman & family on the death of Myra's mother, Bess Lurie Dr. Renee, Brian, Caleb & Oliver Mann on the death of Renee's father, Dr. Morris Katz Mark & Lisa Schwartz, Robert Schwartz & Karen Breslow & family on the death of Mark & Robert's mother, Suzanne Schwartz Lee Tishkoff & family on the death of Lee’s husband ,Gordon Tishkoff Jeff Wallach & family on the death of Jeff’s brother, Allan Wallach Dr. Elisa Newman-White & Andy White & family on the death of Elisa’s mother, Shirley Newman.
January—February 2020
Contributions General Fund In appreciation from John Burke Evelyn Dreyfuss Alexandra Jamison Deborah Levine Lilly & David Lewis Perl Family Charitable Foundation Leslie & Scott Shlecter Terri & Michael Smooke Shiena Sneed Jane Stiglitz Sherrie Vamos Terri & Dick Wolf In honor of Stan Abrams from Jill & Dennis Roach Sue Brucker from Pamela and David Bennett Keith Gurnick, Jason Gurnick, Jack Ross, happy birthday from Lilly & David Lewis & family Keith Gurnick from Sue & Barry Brucker Of the Rosenstein Family from Cathy & Roger Strull Marcie Zelikow from Sue & Barry Brucker In memory of Dolph Kornblum from Lorraine & Jerry Factor Shirley Newman from Sue & Barry Brucker Shirley Newman from Judie Fenton Shirley Newman from Janis & Keith Gurnick Suzanne Schwartz from Janis & Keith Gurnick Rabbi Aaron’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from Sue & Barry Brucker Anthony Fein Julie Mason -Fram Rochelle & Richard Maize Renee Mason Davina Massey The Claire & Theodore Morse Foundation Robert Schwartz & family Lisa & Mark Schwarz Schuyler Sorosky & Matthew Roston The Aaron & Sylvia Rothenberg Family Foundation Lee Tishkoff Dr. Vivian Krepack In honor of Noah Greenwald & Wennie Lu’s wedding from Marnie & Randy Greenwald In memory of Suzanne Schwartz from Lily & David Lewis In Celebration of Our 15th Wedding Anniversary from Melissa Greenspan & David Azar Rabbi Bassin’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from Vanessa Armstrong & Jeffrey Sussman Leah & Leonard Bassin Sue & Barry Brucker Anne Factor & family Julie Mason-Fram Rebecca Miller Bonnie Pastor & Ben Pomerantz Lisa & Mark Schwartz Judith Selzer Sheila & William Wasserman The Aaron & Sylvia Rothenberg Family Foundation In honor of Noah Greenwald & Wennie Lu’s wedding from Marnie & Randy Greenwald Ella Kuperman Kojfman’s baby naming from Julie & Alex Kojfman Cantor Weiss’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from Julie Mason-Fram Gail Goldstein Amy McRae Lisa & Mark Schwartz Soundis & Daniel Passman The Aaron & Sylvia Rothenberg Family Foundation In honor of Noah Greenwald & Wennie Lu’s wedding from Marnie & Randy Greenwald Rabbi Lutz's Discretionary Fund In appreciation from Julie Mason-Fram The Aaron & Sylvia Rothenberg Family Foundation
Rabbi Geller’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from Hebrew Congregation from Chautaqua, NY The Handman family The Aaron & Sylvia Rothenberg Family Foundation Cantor Edward and Mark Krawll Courtyard and Garden Memorial Fund In appreciation from Sonia Rapoport Berman E.D. Friedman Fund In Memory of Harold Friedman & Mina Sobel Yahrzeit Fund In memory of Abraham Abrams from Susan & Matt Grossman Melba Abrams from Joan & Stanley Abrams Hilda Allen from Belinda & Jeff Pop & family Philip Alberts from Sylvia Alberts Julius Alterman Kurt R. Anker from Marion, Dennis & Jacki Anker Mary Aronberg from Sandra & Charles Aronberg Ann Bachner Hyman Bachner from Arleen & Sam Bachner Alvin W. Baer from Rochelle Adelman Ann Ball from Stanford Tabb Sylvia Barenfeld from Frances & Lester Boxer Sylvia Barenfeld from Patty, Larry, Greg & Jeff Goodman Jean Bastomsky from Helene & Benjamin Boston Henry Baumgold from Sharon Baumgold & Roy A. Young Lillian Beckenfeld from Linda & Harvey Monastirsky & family Dara Susan Becker from Rona Becker Bess & Robert Berman from Sonia Rapoport Berman Sadelle Bernstein from Diane & Max Weissberg Sadelle Bernstein from Richard Seff & family Helen Bilson from Suzanne & Howard Furst & family Trudy & Rubin Bird from Robert Bird Ester Blachman from Rochel and Cayla Blachman Harold Block from Jan & Alan Block Benny & Dina Borys from Tillie & Larry Borys & family Rose Brandt from Dennis Brandt Malcolm Brook from Joy Brook Abraham Cadiff from Andrew Cadiff Ruth Camins from Diane Camins Siegel Marie Caraccia from Linda & Gary Briskman Eliezer Chammou from Shoshana Chammou Ann Davidson from Linda & Gary Goldfein Arnold Degen from Esther Degen Arnold Degen from Jan & Alan Block & family Ramona Delson from Marlene Grossman Albert Dorn from Joy Brook Helen Dorn from Joy Brook Bernice Esenoff from Ronda & Stanley Breitbard Bernice Esenoff from Belinda & Jeffrey Pop Bernice Esenoff from Ronda & Fred Rose David Flanzbaum from Lynn Flanzbaum Laura Franco from Karen & Rob Porper Emanuel Furst from Suzanne & Howard Furst & family Leonard Gazin Sydney Gelender from Suzanne & Howard Furst & family Marjorie Gershaw from Gary Gershaw Milton Gershaw from Gary Gershaw Louis Goodman from Patty, Larry, Greg & Jeff Goodman Lorraine Grant from Irvin Grant Edgar F. Gross Beatrice Harmell from Steven Harmell Myron Hendel from Jeffrey Hendel & Barbara Coyne Dr. Paul Hirsch from Harriette Hirsch Frank Hoffman Ben Ingber From Rona Becker Gilbert Jacobson from Arlene Jacobson Louis Jackson from Frances & Lester Boxer Jerome S. Jaffe from Sunnye & Richard Tuch Rose Kabrins from Judy & Ron Kabrins Barbara Lipson Kahn from Jane Stiglitz Meyer Kandell from Toby & Roger Brooks Henry Kaplan from Rose B & Susan Kaplan Rose Kaplan from Bonnie & Ronald Fein Jack Kasner Maurice Kates from Fran & Don Kates Frieda & George Klein from Sylvia Alberts Karl Kleinberg from Connie Bennett Bert Knaster from Ronda & Stanley Breitbard Bert Knaster from Belinda & Jeffrey Pop & family Ralph Kopelove from Robert Siegel Rhonda Kreeger from Muriel Kreeger & family Vitalis Nachmias from Karen & Rob Porper Ida & Nathan Lans from Barbara Weinstock Zeverly Lapin from Susan Lapin Ruth Lasman from Nancy Barth
Jack Lazner & Harold Lazner from Doris Lazner & Leslie Lazner Geller Patricia Levey L. Jack Levy from Abby & Alan Levy Sarah Levine from Susan & Joel Levine Sarah Liepoff from June Goodman David Lipsey from Charles Lipsey Barnett Lipson from Jane Stiglitz David Mercer from Georgia Mercer Rose Micon from Marlene Grossman Samuel Micon from Marlene Grossman Robert Miller from Susan & Matt Grossman Paul Minsky from Jody Minsky & family Dora Mintz from Mitzi Costin Marvin Mintz from Mitzi Costin Esther Molnar from Jan & Alan Block & family Stanley Muskat from Belinda & Jeffrey Pop & family Stanley Muskat from Fran & Don Kates Joseph Najdicz from Eileen, Graham & Linsey Markley Shirley Newman from Susan & Rabbi Joel Levine 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 Albert Okuneff from Alissa & Warren Roston Marvin Pizer from Elizabeth & William Quicksilver Gus Pollet and Rabbi Jay Kaufman from Alys Pollet Ethel Polsky Solomon from Diane & Michael Solomon Samuel Pops from from Belinda & Jeffrey Pop Samuel Pop from Ronda & Fred Rose Mikhail Purman from Fenya Purman Phillip & Anna Raby from Mickey Keys Betty & Maurice Rapoport from Sonia Rapoport Berman Donald Reynolds from Jeanne S. Marks & family Dr, Bernard Robinson from Dr, & Mrs, Marty Gordon Kiel Robman from the Robman family Nettie Robman from the Robman family Phil Robman from Susan Robman & the Robman family Alice Ross from Bobbie & Al Sapper Lois Roston from Alissa & Warren Roston Richard Rowan from Melanie, Barry, Jake & Daniel Landsberg Eve Rubin from Sylvia Price Marcella Rubin from Paula Rubin Nathan Rubin Phil Rudnick from Arleen Bachner Ida & Ira Rushall from Miriam Rushall Helen Sapper from Bobbie & Al Sapper Joey Schanzer, Laura Ambor Schanzer, Ruth Schanzer Gilman from Lisa Gilman-Schanzer & Orven Schanzer Jack Schwartz from Irvin Grant Maj-Lis Schwartz from Diane Vanette & Sander Schwartz Marla Seff from Dick Seff & family Marla Seff from Diane & Max Weissberg Kimberly Sonia Seiden from Eileen, Graham, & Lindsey Markley Mary Sendowski from Francine & Howard Fisher Mae & Isadore Shapiro from Jerold Shapiro Earl Sheffer from Hinda Lee Sheffer Bernice Sheinart from the Ronald Singer family David Sheinart from Shelley & Ronald Singer Charles Sherman from Fran & Don Kates Betty Shupe from Diane Vanette & Sander Schwartz Gussie Siegel from Robert Siegel Leah Silverman from Ronda & Fred Rose Edward Simon Fay Slavitt from Roberta & David Slavitt Alberta Stahl from Bobbie & Al Sapper Wilbert “Bill” Stein from Sylvia Price Mitchell Steiman from Tanis & Art Harris Morris Sternlight freom Helen Starlight & Natalie Fabe Ubias Bruce M. Stiglitz from Jane Stiglitz Nathan Sussman from Tessie Gumbiner Alice & Simon Steven Tennyson from Lee Tishkoff & family Irwin Topper from Muriel Kreeger & family Irving Tuch from Sunnye & Richard Tuch Leo Turkell from Renee & Harold Brook Roger Wakefield from Muriel Kreeger & family Albert Wallen from Martin Wallen Gertrude Wallen from Martin, Ruth & Jeffrey Wallen Alfred Weisberg from Ruth Weisberg Bernard Weissberg from Diane & Max Weissberg Ethel Wizenberg from Marilyn & Howard Wizenberg & family Izak Wizenberg from Marilyn & Howard Wizenberg & family Beverly Esther Young from Beth & Scott Karlan Abe Zeitz from Susan & Joel Levine Ann Zimmerman
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January—February 2020
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Thank You to Our 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, Member Engagement Coordinator, at Tannaz@tebh.org or 310.409.4640 for more information. Learn more at tebh.org/Pillar.
Bonim (Builders)
Carmen Kobor, Kathy Kobor, Lauren Escobar & Julian Javor
Malachim (Angel)
Sheryl & Jon Sokoloff
Tzadikim
Sue & Barry Brucker Barbara Coyne & Jeffrey Hendel Marilyn & Jeffrey Katzenberg Helene Laub Shana & Don Passman Kathleen & Larry Paul Nancy & Stephen Paul Sylvia Price Lisa & Adam Stoll
L’dor V’dor
Anonymous Myra Lurie & David Goldman Blanche Howard (z'l) Abby & Alan Levy Julie & Ken Moelis Belinda & Jeff Pop Ron & Shelley Singer
Sustaining
Lili & Jon Bosse Toni & Bruce Corwin Nadine & Harold Davidson Andrea & Rick Grossman Pearle Rae & Mark Levey Jill & Dennis Roach Michal & Ken Salkin Lisa & Mark Schwartz Marcie & Howard Zelikow
Double Chai
Isa & Bill Aron Arleen & Sam Bachner Lynda Barrad Pamela & David Bennett Elliot Berkowitz Ronda & Stan Breitbard Barbara Bruser & Richard Clark
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Nancy Davis & Ken Rickel Pamela Reisman & Brad Donenfeld Allison & Michael Druyanoff Lorraine & Jerry Factor Jane Factor & Max Factor III Bonnie & Ronald Fein Bunni & Murray Fischer Elayne Garber & John Forbess Linda & Gary Goldfein Patty & Larry Goodman Bobbi Holland Kristin & John Jameson Judy & Ron Kabrins Vickie & Fred Kaplan Terri & Michael Kaplan Judy Karlan Ruth Karp Jackie Kassorla Fran & Don Kates Joyce Kates Michelle & Alan Kaye Sue & Bob Kazdan Linda & Ross Kemper Barbara & Stuart Klabin Marcia & Ron Levenson Lilly & David Lewis Rochelle & Richard Maize Jeanne & Leonard Marks Stacey Mickell Jody Minsky Lauren & Eric Muhlheim The Farhad Novian Family Corinne Auge & Laurent Opman Alys Pollet Elizabeth & William Quicksilver Cathy Costin & Mitch Reback Carol & Jerry Redston Claudia & Bruce Resnikoff Ronda & Fred Rose Alissa & Warren Roston Mary & Robb Rothman Paula & Allan Rudnick Marcia & Dick Schulman Robert Schwab Diane Vanette & Sander Schwartz Richard Seff Phyllis Shlecter Leslie & Scott Shlecter Hope Stevens & Peter Siegel Linda Smith Terri & Michael Smooke
January—February 2020
Annika & Abe Somer Lorrie Stone & John Stone Karl Thurmond Sunnye & Richard Tuch Cathy & Len Unger Halina Wachtel Sheila & Bill Wasserman Sandy Weiner Diane & Max Weissberg Susan & Geoff Wharton Elisa Newman White & Andy White Penny & Bob White Marilyn & Howard Wizenberg Leah Bishop & Gary Yale
Chai
Colette & Gerald Ament Cynthia & Neal Baseman Robert Bird Jan & Alan Block Renee & Harold Brook Iris & Gordon Cutler Eileen Dardick Simone & Lester Friedman Amy & Noah Furie Bonnie & Bernie Goler Gloria Kaplan Caroline Bloxsom & Samuel Kolstad Char & Sandy Kornblum Eugene Korney Dennis Lavinthal Nancy & John Lee Julie Mason-Fram Arline & Buddy Pepp Vicki Reynolds & Murray Pepper Ondania & David Pick Jack Quinn Dorothy & Abe Salkin Karen Breslow & Bobby Schwartz Natasha & Shawn Sedaghat Edgar Simon Laurie Goodman & Don Spetner Susan & Ilan Tamir Holly & Ronald Toplitzky Ruth Weisberg Joan & David Wellisch Susan Resnick West & David West Joan Cohen Wilson & Chuck Wilson