Temple Topics: January - February 2016

January – February 2016

20 Tevet – 20 Adar I 5776

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Upcoming Events Exclusive New Member Wine & Cheese Welcome Reception

OM Shalom Yoga Service & Nama"Stay" Social Hour

Shabbat SPARK

With Rabbi Jonathan Aaron and Cantor Lizzie Weiss

With Founder Zack Lodmer Friday, January 29 8:00 pm, Bess P. Maltz Center

Friday, February 26 6:00 pm Dinner, Greer Social Hall 7:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary

Get ready to “Move, Pray, Yoga!” No seats, no books, no stress... bring your yoga mat, towel, and water, and dress in comfortable exercise clothes. Be sure you also Nama"Stay” with us for the get together after Om Shalom, for some tea and treats.

With only three during the whole year, get ready to "ignite the spark" of Shabbat with our second electric and energyfilled Shabbat SPARK service, featuring our new Soul Singers, our amazing Junior Cantors, and extraordinary Religious School students.

Om Shalom Yoga is an experience which celebrates Jewish prayer through the moving meditation of a gentle Vinyasa flow yoga class, creating a moving, rhythmic space and a unique opportunity to share life as God intended... in the present moment.

Musically, Om Shalom Yoga is anchored by leader Zack Lodmer's clarinet, as he plays songs, prayers, and other Jewish musical meditations throughout.

A fun service for families and adults, movement is encouraged with choreography and instruments, and there is no need for prayer books as the whole service is projected onto a big screen.

Friday, January 8 6:15 pm, Belle Chapel We can't wait to celebrate the new members of our community, and to get to know one another better, with an exclusive wine and cheese gathering* with our clergy and pillars right before our Roven Family Shabbat Unplugged musical service at 7:00. *New Member and Pillar Invitations were mailed out in December. Please email Events@tebh.org with any questions.

Roven Family Shabbat Unplugged With Special Guest Janice Kaminer-Reznik of Jewish World Watch Friday, January 8 7:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary An added bonus for our already-great Unplugged service, we will welcome special guest speaker Janice KamenirReznik, co-founder and president of Jewish World Watch (JWW) — one of our four Community Engagement & Social Justice cohort organizations.

For additional information, visit tebh.org/JWW.

Featuring Soul Singers, Junior Cantors, and Religious School Students

To RSVP for the community-wide dinner preceding the service, please visit tebh.org/ShabbatDinner.

This service is offered just three times a year, so make sure to save the date now for our last SPARK set for Friday, May 27.

Noah Aronson and Band Dinner & Shabbat Friday, February 5 Dinner at 5:30 pm, Greer Social Hall Shabbat at 7:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary Bring your friends and enjoy a special night of dinner, music, and the chance to mingle with our special musical guests, Noah Aronson and Band.

Shabbat Shira

Our next-to-last musical guest as part of our 2015 – 2016 Musical Artist Series: Spotlight on Today's Jewish Voices, we will all join together for a community-wide dinner with Noah Aronson and the incredible band of Israeli musicians he met while studying at Berklee College of Music in Boston.

Featuring the Los Angeles Zimriyah Chorale and Cantor Lizzie Weiss

Combined with Aronson’s engaging performance style, audiences experience a highly interactive, spiritually uplifting and emotionally moving concert which we can’t wait to experience together as a community.

Friday, January 22 7:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary

To RSVP for the dinner, be sure to visit tebh.org/Noah.

Join us for this extraordinary musical experience as part of our 2015 – 2016 Musical Artist Series: Spotlight on Today's Jewish Voices. Featuring the Los Angeles Zimriyah Chorale, LA's premiere Jewish choir — conducted by Nick Strimple, our very own Cantor Lizzie Weiss, the night will also include a special dessert Oneg following the service.

We look forward to seeing you for this special night.

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Calendar of Services & Events All Shabbat services now start at 7:00 pm

Tot Shabbat, preceding The Roven Family Shabbat Unplugged and My Time Services, will take place at 6:00 pm.

January Friday, January 1 Simply Shabbat 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel

Saturday, January 2 Expression of Soul (Extended) 10:00 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center

Friday, January 8 Tot Shabbat 6:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary Exclusive New Member Welcome Wine & Cheese Reception With Clergy 6:15 pm, Belle Chapel The Roven Family Shabbat Unplugged New Member Welcome Featuring Guest Speaker Janice KaminerReznik of Jewish World Watch 7:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary My Time: Children's Shabbat Experience 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel

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

Friday, January 15 Simply Shabbat 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel

Saturday, January 16 Expression of Soul (Abbreviated) 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center

Friday, January 22 Shabbat Shira Featuring the Los Angeles Zimriyah Chorale & Cantor Lizzie Weiss 7:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary

Saturday, January 23 Expression of Soul (Abbreviated) 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center

Friday, January 29 Simply Shabbat 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel Om Shalom Service 8:00 pm, Bess P. Maltz Center

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

February

Friday, February 26

Friday, February 5 Noah Aronson & Band Dinner & Shabbat 5:30 pm, Dinner, Greer Social Hall 7:00 pm, Shabbat, Corwin Family Sanctuary

Saturday, February 6 Expression of Soul (Extended) 10:00 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center

Shabbat Spark 6:00 pm, Dinner, Greer Social Hall 7:00 pm, Shabbat, Corwin Family Sanctuary Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center

Saturday, February 27

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

Friday, February 12 Simply Shabbat 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel

Saturday, February 13

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

Friday, February 19 Simply Shabbat 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel

Saturday, February 20

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

Visit tebh.org/Calendar for our full schedule of events and programs.

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Join us for

Transition Program (14+ months) New 12-Week Series, Starting January 12, 2016

$50 Off For New Students Use Discount Code TRANSITION50 This program helps empower your toddler during the separation process. Your child will develop independence, learn socialization skills, and be prepared to enter preschool with confidence.

Taught By: Emily Glickman, Early Childhood Development Specialist Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9:30 – 11:00 am For additional information, email Registrar@tebh.org.

To sign up, visit tebh.org/Transition.

Shabbat A very special, intimate, and free Shabbat ceremony led by our dynamic clergy, for toddlers and their families. Dance and sing with your little ones around the Bima, every second Friday of the month.

Come to our Tot Shabbats:

Friday, January 8 & February 12, 6:00pm Belle Chapel Temple Topics January – February 2016 3

Our Temple Family Condolences to…

The entire Brucker family, on the passing of Aunt Marion Brucker Doritte and Alfred Cohen and family, on the passing of her mother, Sara Epstein Anne and Steve Factor and family, on the passing of her mother, Arline Molmud Bonnie and Ronald Fein, and Michael and Terri Kaplan, and their families, on the passing of their mother, Rose May Kaplan Mike and Gail Feuer and family, on the passing of his father, Mel Feuer Paul Molmud and family, on the passing of his wife, Arline Molmud Trisha Roth and family, on the passing of her aunt, Rose Feldman Evelyn and Jerry Shapiro and family, on the passing of her brother, Dr. Jack Share Leonard and Lisa Shapiro and family, on the passing of his uncle, Dr. Jack Share Jordan and Jennifer Toplitzky and family, on the passing of his grandmother, Vivian Toplitzky Ronald and Holly Toplitzky and family, on the passing of his mother, Vivian Toplitzky

Mazel Tov to Our B'nai and B'not Mitzvah Ian Feinberg January 15, 2016 "For every dark night, there is a brighter day."

— Tupac Shakur

Lucy Rosen January 23, 2016 "Everything in the universe is within you. Ask all from yourself."

Arleen and Sam Bachner and family, on the marriage of their daughter Laurie Bachner Cole and Dr. Michael Sheps Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg and family, on the birth of their grandson, Ryan Sudack Marc Saltzman and Samantha Savarick and family, on their marriage Garson Silvers and family, on the birth of his grandson, Kip Willis Laura Katzenberg Sudack and Mark Sudack and family, on the birth of their son, Ryan Sudack Neal and Terry Teplin and family, on the marriage of their daughter Robin to Kevin Comstock

— Rumi Jonathan Mills February 6, 2016 "If we all did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves."

— Thomas Edison

Welcome to our New Members

Mazel Tov to...

Sophie Dadashti February 6, 2016

Ralph Allen Mari Toplitzky and Alexander Grodnik

#SundayShare

"Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it."

— Maya Angelou

Don’t forget to post your #SundayShare or #SelfieSunday photos to our Facebook “wall” at facebook.com/TempleEmanuelBH so that we can be a part of your Sunday Fundays, too!

Temple Emanuel Leadership Board of Directors

President: Lisa Greer Treasurer: Eric Muhlheim VP Education: Myra Lurie VP Governance: Kristin Jameson VP Legal Affairs: Jeffrey Wolf VP Marketing: Bonnie Nissenbaum Co-VP Membership: Lilly Lewis Co-VP Membership: Farhad Novian VP Programming & Adult Education: Diane Vanette VP Pulpit: Amy Cohen VP Religious School: Farhad Novian VP Resource Development & Secretary: Mark Schwartz Immediate Past President: Dr. Elisa Newman-White Immediate Past Treasurer: Brian Weinberg John Adler Harold Brook Barry Brucker Bunni Fischer

Julian Javor

Jackie Kassorla Dr. Jack Quinn Lewis Rudzki Jennifer Stempel Tony Storm

Clergy

Rabbi Laura Geller, Senior Rabbi Rabbi Jonathan Aaron, Senior Rabbi Rabbi Sarah Bassin, Associate Rabbi Cantor Lizzie Weiss, Interim Cantor

Senior Staff

Visit tebh.org/Join to learn about membership.

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Executive Director: Eric G. Reiter Director, Development: Julie Macht Director, Early Childhood Center: Stacy Kesner, M.A. Director, Marketing & Engagement: Jennifer Paul Director, Religious School & Family Center: Sara-Jean Lipmen

Temple Emanuel Schools Jewish Education for All Ages

Education is one of the pillars of our congregation. We offer outstanding, diverse programs that reflect our true commitment to lifelong learning at Temple Emanuel.

Early Childhood Center Starting at two years and two months

Our Temple Emanuel Early Childhood Center provides children with a nurturing Jewish environment designed to stimulate curiosity, learning, and imagination. We offer a broad range of activities carefully designed for preschoolers and work closely with parents to maximize the unique potential of each child.

NAEYC Accredited Our Early Childhood Center program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Only 8 percent of early childhood center programs nationally are NAEYC accredited.

2016-2017 Registration Our registration for the school year 2016-2017 will begin in February. We are currently making appointments for families to tour our center.

For more information, contact: Stacy@tebh.org or 310.276.9776.

Religious School

Pre-Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade Temple Emanuel Religious School is focused on building a confident Jewish community around its students. We believe that participating in Judaism is preferable to simply learning about Judaism. Our approach to Jewish education centers on an experiential and project-based environment where all students are actively engaged in “Living Judaism.”

For more information, contact: Registrar@tebh.org or 310.409.2950.

Visit tebh.org/Schools for more information on all of our schools.

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Contributions General Fund In memory of Rose Feldman, from Trisha Roth Vivian Toplitzky, from Marcie and Howard Zelikow Rabbi Aaron’s Discretionary Fund In memory of Aunt Marion Brucker, from the entire Brucker family Sara Epstein, from Doritte and Alfred Cohen and family Rose May Kaplan, from Bonnie Fein, Michael Kaplan, Steven Kaplan, and families Rabbi Bassin’s Discretionary Fund In honor of The birth of Guiliana Chipp, from David and Cayla Chipp The birth of Ryan Sudack, from Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg The marriage of Robin Teplin and Kevin Comstock, from Robin and Kevin In memory of Sara Maron and Irvan Maron, from Stephen, Randee, and David Louis Meadows, from Pamela Meadows Jacobs and family Shabbat Morning @Emanuel Fund In memory of Henry Baumgold, from Sharon Baumgold and Roy Young

Yahrzeit Fund In memory of B. Patricia Afriat, from Susan Afriat and Steve Hyman Ann Bachner, from Samuel Bachner Sylvia Barenfeld, from Frances Boxer Zalman Bastomsky, from Benjamin and Helene Boston Lillian Beckenfeld, from Linda and Harvey Monastirsky and family Katherine Berman, from Susan Afriat and Steve Hyman Rubin Bird, from Robert Bird and Gail Goldstein Ruth Camins, from Diane Siegel Eliezer Chammou, from Shoshana Chammou Libby Champagne, from Andy Cadiff Harry Eisenstein, from Frances Arkin Monroe Feldman, from Trisha Roth Muriel Finerman and Marion Weinstein, from Dr. Matthew Finerman and Jill Radin Muriel S. Flanzbaum, from Lynn D. Flanzbaum Minnie Hecht, from Don and Anita Hecht and family Sarah Hirsch, from Harriette Hirsch Ben Ingber, from Rona Becker Gilbert Jacobson, from Arlene Jacobson and family Berta Jerugim, from Lora and Jaime Jerugim Rose Kabrins, from Judy and Ron Kabrins Frieda Klein, from Sylvia Alberts

Todd Aaron Levett, from Jennifer and Jordan Toplitzky Dora Mintz, from Mitzi Costin Celia Noah, from Mark and Janet Noah Dr. Marvin Pizer, from Roselle Pizer Marvin Pizer, from Elizabeth, William, Laura, and Matthew Quicksilver Richard W. Rowan, from Melanie and Barry Landsberg and family Phil Rudnick, from Arleen Bachner Anna Sacks, from Pearl Councelbaum Kimberly Sonia Seiden, from Eileen, Graham and Lindsey Markley Gerald Simon, from Radell Simon Rose Simon, from Radell Simon Morris Sternlight, from Helen Starlight, Naomi Fabe and Natalie Fabe Ubias Morris Toplitzky, from Holly and Ron Toplitzky and family Gertrude Wallen, from Martin Wallen Harold Weinstock, from Barbara, Neil, Michael and Philip Weinstock Alfred Weisberg, from Ruth Weisberg Charles Harvey Weisberg, from Damaris and William Weisberg Bernard Weissberg, from Max and Diane Weissberg Abraham Weltman, from Marilyn WeltmanWizenberg and family Ethel Wizenberg, from Howard Wizenberg and family

We also welcome contributions to the following funds:

Annual Appeal Fund • Building Maintenance Fund • Early Childhood Center Fund • Legacy Fund Imagine LA Program • Mizvah Circle Program • Prayer Book Fund & Sponsorship • Religious School Fund Shabbat Morning @Emanuel Fund • Shabbat Unplugged & Shabbat SPARK Fund • Technology Fund Teen Civic Leadership Program • Wisdom Circle Fund Listed contributions were received by the publication closing date. Gifts received after the closing date will be acknowledged in the following issue.

Congratulations Students at Temple Emanuel’s Religious School always learn about giving back, but recently one Temple Emanuel Bat Mitzvah student got to experience the power of tzedakah first-hand.

As part of the Sol & Evelyn Zuckerman Memorial Trust, Abby Segal was announced as the recipient of the Albert & Malca Pasternak Mitzvah Grant for 2015. As a result, Temple Emanuel’s Religious School was also awarded a matching gift, accepted by Executive Director Eric Reiter... a true double mitzvah.

We couldn’t be more proud of Abby Segal and all of our hard working Religious School students and temple staff, and we are so thankful to the Zuckerman and Pasternak families, represented by Jane Zachary, for this honor, acknowledgement, and support.

Visit tebh.org/Support-Us to learn about ways to support our Temple.

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Pillar Members Angel

Kobor Family Sheryl & Jon Sokoloff Karl Thurmond

Tzadikim

Kathy & Tommy & Julian Javor Marcie & Howard Zelikow

L’dor V’dor

Nadine & Harold Davidson Barbara Coyne & Jeffrey Hendel Marilyn & Jeffrey Katzenberg Helene & Arthur (z"l) Laub Shana & Don Passman Sylvia Price Stephanie Haymes Roven & Charles Roven Kate Capshaw & Steven Spielberg

Sustaining

Anonymous Lili & Jon Bosse Sue & Barry Brucker Toni & Bruce Corwin Myra Lurie & David Goldman Lisa & Josh Greer Blanche Howard Abby & Alan Levy Julie & Ken Moelis Cathy & Steve Needleman Belinda & Jeff Pop Marcia & Dick Schulman Ron & Shelley Singer Laurie Goodman & Don Spetner

Double Chai Renee & Harold Brook Jay Glazer Bonnie & Bernie Goler Patty & Larry Goodman Fran & Don Kates Janice White & Gene Krieger (z"l) Marcia & Ron Levenson Pearle Rae & Mark Levey Lilly & David Lewis Anne & Harold Mills Farhad Novian Jill & Dennis Roach Brian Rosenstein Lisa & Mark Schwartz Leslie & Scott Shlecter Abraham Stein Bunny & Jerry (z"l) Steinbaum Jane & Les Trachman Susan Resnick West & David West Elisa Newman-White, M.D. & Andrew White

Chai

Isa & Bill Aron Denise & Terry Avchen Arleen & Sam Bachner Lynda Barrad Nancy Barth Cynthia & Neal Baseman Roberta & Elliot Berkowitz Alberta Stahl Bilson Jan & Alan Block Helene & Ben Boston Barbara & Morton Bowman Ronda & Stanley Breitbard Deborah & Gabriel Brener Barbara Bruser & Richard Clark Mitzi Costin Iris & Gordon Cutler Brad Donenfeld Allison & Michael Druyanoff Rita & Izzy Eichenstein Lorraine & Jerry Factor Jane & Max Factor III

Bonnie & Ronald Fein Jessica & Ben Feingold Bunni & Murray Fischer Elayne Garber & John Forbess Kim Zeitlin-Gold & Victor Gold Milton Golden (z"l) Linda & Gary Goldfein Carol Goldsmith Andie & Larry Harrow Harriette Hirsch Roberta Holland Kristin & John Jameson Judy & Ron Kabrins Aviva & Aric Kadosh Brooke & Adam Kanter Gloria Kaplan Janet Levine & Steve Kaplan Terri & Michael Kaplan Vickie & Fred Kaplan Judy Karlan Ruth Karp Shirley Karton Jackie Kassorla Joyce & Harvey Kates Michelle & Alan Kaye Sue & Bob Kazdan Linda & Ross Kemper Lauren & Richard King Barbara & Stuart Klabin Char & Sandy Kornblum Joyce Krawll Ellen & Dennis Lavinthal Nancy & John Lee Amy Cohen & Sid Levinson Pamela Skaist Levy & Jefery Levy Leslie & Clifford Gilbert-Lurie Rochelle & Richard Maize Jeanne & Leonard Marks Stacey Mickell Jody Minsky Lauren & Eric Muhlheim Janet & Mark Noah Corinne Auge & Laurent Opman Nancy & Stephen Paul Kathy & Larry Paul

Vicki Reynolds & Murray Pepper Ondania & David Pick Alys Pollet Elizabeth & William Quicksilver Jack Quinn Cathy Costin & Mitch Reback Carol & Jerry Redston Claudia & Bruce Resnikoff Ronda & Fred Rose Sally & Ron Rosenblatt Alissa & Warren Roston Lois Roston (z"l) & Ellsworth Roston (z"l) Mary & Robb Rothman Paula & Allan Rudnick Louise & Robert Schwab Karen Breslow & Bobby Schwartz Diane Vanette & Sander Schwartz Tamar & Randy Seff Marla & Richard Seff Phyllis Shlecter Hope Stevens & Peter Siegel Marilyn & Edgar Simon Linda Smith Terri & Michael Smooke Annika & Abe Somer Lisa & Adam Stoll Lorrie Stone & John Stone Rachel & Tony Storm Susan & Peter Strauss Holly & Ronald Toplitzky Sunnye & Richard Tuch Wendy & Bryan Turner Sarelyn Wager & Robert Turner Cathy & Len Unger Halina Wachtel Sheila & William Wasserman Karen & Sandy Weiner Estelle Weisberg Penny & Bob White Joan Cohen Wilson & Chuck Wilson Marilyn Weltman Wizenberg & Howard Wizenberg Leah Bishop & Gary Yale

Pillar members, the “Pillars” of our temple community, annually contribute an additional amount above full dues. The Pillar program is a significant source of the temple’s support and it enables us to provide important programs and services for our members.

Our Pillar members have all the benefits of full membership and also receive a Pillar Pass with priority entrance and seating for High Holy Days, and complimentary parking. Pillar members are invited to special select events during the year as guests of Temple Emanuel, and have their names displayed in the foyer of the Corwin Family Sanctuary.

If you are interested in becoming a Pillar member and supporting Temple Emanuel in this special way, please call Julie Macht at 310.409.4635.

Visit tebh.org/Support-Us to learn about ways to support our Temple.

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