Temple Topics: November - December 2016

November – December 2016

30 Tishrei – 2 Tevet 5777

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Hanukkah December 24 to January 1

New! • Dear Rabbi Advice Column • Extended Photo Section • YoPro Corner • Prayer of the Month

Upcoming Events The 2016 The Art of Diplomacy with the Hanukkah Bash Workshop, Dinner & Special Consul General of Craft Concert with Michelle Citrin & Band Azerbaijan Saturday, December 10 Part of the Behrendt Conversation Series

4:30 pm, Bess P. Maltz Center

Cantor Lizzie Weiss Installation

VERY SPECIAL EVENT

Roven Family Shabbat Unplugged

Thursday, November 3

7:00 pm, Bess P. Maltz Center For the first conversation in this new series, come and hear the Consul General of Azerbaijan, Nasimi Aghayev, talk about his Muslim majority nation's unique relationship with Israel and Jews worldwide. Learn more about this great series at tebh.org/Conversations.

Friday, December 9

Dinner 6:15 pm, Services 7:30 pm Corwin Family Sanctuary

Josh Goldberg Album Launch Thursday, November 10

7:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary Josh Goldberg is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and Jewish educator. He has performed with Grammywinning artists including Macy Gray, Melissa Manchester, and Lamont Dozier.

Josh released his first self-titled EP in 2012, and is excited to celebrate the release of his full length contemporary Jewish album, ONE, at Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills, where he serves as the Musical Artist in Residence. RSVP at tebh.org/One.

Honoring Our Veterans

Roven Family Shabbat Unplugged Friday, November 11

8:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary On this Shabbat we will honor the veterans in our congregation, and give thanks to all service men and women who devote their lives to defend our country.

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Join us for a very special Hanukkah Bash with a performance by Michelle Citrin, a delicious dinner and our contemporary craft experience that makes artists out of amateurs!

Create high-end personal Hanukkah gifts during this unique opportunity.

Projects available for young and older alike — ages 3-plus. Learn from the best local artists and designers and go home with hand-made, personal gifts for your family and friends.

Prepare for a one-of-a-kind musical experience with Michelle Citrin — a dynamic, award-winning Brooklynbased singer/songwriter and producer whose music is celebrated in Jewish communities around the world. Time. com listed Michelle in their Top 10 Jewish rock stars and Jerusalem Post calls Michelle, “the Jewish it-girl.” Learn more at www.MichelleCitrin.com.

RSVP online for this fun-filled event at tebh.org/Hanukkah2016.

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Hanukkah is a time of dedication and celebration. Join us as we officially install Lizzie Weiss as cantor of Temple Emanuel.

The entire congregation is invited to this inspirational and meaningful moment as we celebrate Temple Emanuel's full-time cantor.

The Hartman Lecture Series

Visions for a Shared Society: The Tribes of Israel

Yehuda Kurtzer Sunday, November 13 4:00 pm, Leo Baeck Temple

Tal Becker Sunday, December 11

4:00 pm, Stephen S. Wise Temple More information and registration at tebh.org/Hartman.

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

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Friday, November 4

Saturday, November 19

Friday, December 2

Saturday, December 17

Tot Shabbat 5:30 pm, Belle Chapel Simply Shabbat 6:15 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary

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

Tot Shabbat 5:30 pm, Belle Chapel Simply Shabbat 6:15 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary

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

Saturday, November 5

Friday, November 25

Saturday, December 3

Simply Shabbat 6:15 pm, Belle Chapel

Friday, December 23

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

Friday, November 11 Shabbat Unplugged 8:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary

Saturday, November 26 Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center

Saturday, November 12 Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center

Friday, November 18 Shabbat Spark 6:15 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary

Dear Rabbi...

I’m finding myself so busy, with work emails, to-do lists, meetings, and family time — I’m not making any time for any sort of meditation or reflection for myself. Is there any way to infuse a little spirituality so I can start my day on the right foot, without taking a ton of time?

– Busy Mind(ful)

Dear Busy Mind(ful),

Saturday, December 24

Friday, December 9 Cantor Lizzie Weiss Installation Shabbat Unplugged 8:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary

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

Friday, December 16 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

Friday, December 30 Simply Shabbat 6:15 pm, Belle Chapel

Saturday, December 31 Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center

This new feature has our rabbis answer a new question in each Temple Topics prayer before even getting out of bed.

And as a one-liner, it helps me start the day with intention.

Modeh / Modah ani le’fanecha,

What’s so beautiful about the prayer is that it doesn’t speak about our faith in God – just how great is God’s trust/faith in us. Try saying it each morning for a week before you get out of bed and see what happens. Trust me, it’s worth the 30 seconds.

,‫מֹודָ ה אֲנ ִי לְפָנ ֶֽיָך‬

– Rabbi Sarah Bassin

Melech chai v’kayam, she-hechezarta bi nishmati b’chemlah, rabbah emunatecha.

/ ‫מֹודֶ ה‬

,‫מלְֶך חַי וְקַי ָּים‬ ֶֽ ‫מלָה‬ ְ ‫ח‬ ֶ ‫ב‬ ְ ‫מתִי‬ ָ ‫ש‬ ְ ִ ׁ ‫בּי נ‬ ִ ‫ת‬ ּ ָ ְ‫החֱז ַֽר‬ ֶֽ ‫ש‬ ֶ ׁ .‫תָֽך‬ ֶ ָ ‫בּה אֱמּֽונ‬ ָ ַ‫ר‬ I offer thanks to You,

Every morning like you, I fight the impulse to immediately prune my emails or review my mental to-do list. It’s not how I want to start the day. I’m in such a better mood when I take the time to acknowledge how lucky I am to be able to wake up and face the day. A spiritual life-hack I learned to help me get into that mind space of gratitude is saying – “modah ani” (“modeh ani” if you’re a man). Traditionally, Jews recite this

ever-living Sovereign, that You have restored my soul to me in mercy: How great is Your trust.

Submit your questions to DearRabbi@tebh.org Temple Topics

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Our Temple Family Condolences to…

Alejandro and Sabina Chazanas, on the passing of his mother, Minna Chazanas Amy Cohen and Sidney Levinson and family, on the passing of his stepfather, Walter Harrison Emily Glickman and family, on the passing of her father, Edmund Edelman Ellen Isaacs and Lary Rappaport and family, on the passing of her father, David Isaacs Kathy, Tommy and Julian Javor and family, on the passing of her mother, Erika Kobor Carmen Kobor and Lauren Escobar, on the passing on her mother, Erika Kobor Dennis and Jill Roach and family, on the passing of his mother, Betty Roach Radell Simon and family, on the passing of her brother-in-law, Jerry L. Ezrin Scott Stone and Gary Brown and family, on the passing of his mother, Harriet Stone

Mazel Tov to...

Susan Afriat and Steve Hyman and family, on the birth of their grandson, Elon Afriat Allee Tania and Peiman Berdjis, on the birth of their son, Liam Berdjis Stacey and Joseph Feldman and family, on the wedding of their daughter Erin Feldman to Joshua Kuyt Francine and Howard Fisher and family, on the birth of their grandson, Jackson Oliver Fisher Linda and Gary Goldfein and family, on the wedding of their son Kevin Goldfein to Bianca Levin Stephanie and Zachary Levinson, on the birth of their son, Wesley Joseph Levinson Amy and Tommy Millstone and family, on the birth of their daughter, Rebecca Julia Millstone

Welcome to our New Members

Emily Abrams Rebecca Arzoian Eric Arzoian L.B. Brodie Leslie and Art Brodie Amanda Collins Suri Coppens Julia and Daniel Goodman Sarah Amburgey and David Graber Sarah Green Carol Green Emily Moore and Aaron Himmel Marlene Horowitz Matthew Hurwitz Alissa Jameson Sally Karbelnig Paul and Dorit Kemsley Talla Farivar and Zach Kuperman Erynn and Joshua Kuyt Perry Leon Limor Vink and Yarden Lior Talia Hassid and Liran Machlouf Jessica and Benjamin Maslin Rhonda and Ruben Ortiz Elizabeth Gabbay and Greg Otto Katie Piel Taylor Rhode Sam Roston Diana Han and Claude Schwab Leila Shaffer Eric Shapiro Allison Abner and Gene Sperling Cynthia and Paul Turbow Paul Turner Dan and Susan Unger Jeffrey White

Hadassah Reyes-Matzner − November 12, 2016 “We’re all stories in the end, just make it a good one, eh?”

– The 11th Doctor a.k.a Matt Smith

David Shapiro − November 19, 2016 “The greatest tragedy in life is not Death, but that which dies within us while we are still alive.”

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Amos Blumberg − December 3, 2016 I'm gon' praise Him, praise Him 'til I'm gone; When the praises go up, the blessings come down – Chance The Rapper

Joey Schwartz − December 17, 2016 “Success comes from having dreams that are bigger than your fears.”

– Unknown

YoPro Corner Temple Emanuel’s 20’s and 30’s group has completed another parody of Drunk History – The Book of Jonah. Watch the hilarious video at tebh.org/TipsyTorahJonah, and check out photos from the premier, below. Stay tuned for “Light and Laughter” – our Hanukkah Comedy event with Jewish Women’s Theater.

Visit tebh.org/Join to learn about membership.

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Mazel Tov to Our B'nai Mitzvah

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High Holy Days

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Tashlich on the Beach

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Contemporary Issues Forum

6-10 Rabbi Jonathan Aaron Installation and Simchat Torah Celebration

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Prayer of the Month When I was a student, a rabbi once asked my class, “What is the BEST prayer in the prayer book?” Fellow students yelled out: “Shma!” “Kaddish!” “Shalom Rav!” After entertaining everyone’s ideas, he paused and said, “I’ll tell you what the most important prayer in the prayer book is!” We all leaned in anticipating

with Cantor Lizzie Weiss

the answer and to glean wisdom from our respected teacher. He said “Modim Anachnu Lach.” Why hadn’t I thought about that prayer? Modim is found in the Amidah (the standing prayer), the pinnacle of all prayer services, and it is Judaism’s prayer of thanks. It literally means, “We thank you (God).” Many prayers in our liturgy are petitionary, but Modim is simply an acknowledgement

Modim anachnu lach

‫מֹודִ ים אֲנַחְנּו לָ ְך‬ ָ ‫שא‬ ‫ַּתה הּוא ה' אֶלֹהֵינּו ו ֵאלֹהֵי‬ ָ ׁ ‫אֲבֹותֵינּו‬ .‫לְעֹולָם וָע ֶד‬

she-ata hu Adonai eloheynu velohey avoteynu le-olam va-ed.

of our thanks to God. We praise God for the good in our lives. More than any other prayer, Modim reminds us to recognize the blessings we have been granted each and every day, as we open our eyes, as we walk, as we sing, and as we breathe.

We gratefully acknowledge that You are Adonai our God and the God of our ancestors for all eternity.

Contributions General Fund In honor of The B’not Mitzvah of Sara Weinberg and Samatha Weinberg, from Elisa and Andy White In memory of Frank Fenton, from Elisa and Andy White Donna Goldstein, from Elisa and Andy White Walter Harrison, from Elisa and Andy White Betty Roach, from Elisa and Andy White Harriet Stone, from Ann and Stan Forman Harriet Stone, from Elisa and Andy White Rabbi Aaron’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from Myra Lurie and David Goldman and family, in honor of his father, Sam Goldman’s unveiling Patti and Scott Serden, in honor of their daughter Kelli and Scott Waldman’s wedding Helen Starlight and family In memory of Walter Harrison, from Barry and Sue Brucker Erika Kobor, from Sue and Barry Brucker Erika Kobor, from the Javor and Kobor family Betty Roach, from Patty, Dennis and Steve Roach Harriet Stone, from Scott Stone and Gary Brown Rabbi Bassin’s Discretionary Fund In honor of The marriage of Bri and Lee Dreyfuss, from Heidi and Lee Dreyfuss The marriage of KK and Zach Okyle, from Allison and Tom Levyn In memory of Walter Harrison, from Amy Cohen and Sidney Levinson Cantor Weiss’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from Nancy Barth

Rabbi Geller’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from Melissa Rick and Ross Melczer, honoring ther wedding In memory of Elyse Grinstein, from the Grinstein family Erika Kobor, from Sue and Barry Brucker Erika Kobor, from the Javor and Kobor family Harriet Stone, from Scott Stone and Gary Brown Temple Emanuel ECC General Fund In memory of Gladys Natalie Bloom, from Penelope Rosenberg and family Yahrzeit Fund Melba Abrams, from Stanley and Joan Abrams Esther Altabet, from Rhea Coskey and family Ann Tabb Ball, from Stanford Tabb Stephanie Barber, from Bobbe Banks Salkowitz Jean Bastomsky, from Ben and Helene Boston Bernard Bear, from Michael and Debbie Bear Sadelle Bernstein, from Marla and Richard Seff Helen Bilson, from Howard and Suzanne Furst & family Benny Borys, from Larry, Tillie, Geoff and Alex Borys Malcolm Brook, from Joy Brook Louis Cherry, from Jeff and Nancy Cherry Hal Coskey, from Don and Eileen Coskey Fracchia and family Ann Davidson, from Linda and Gary Goldfein Helen Dorn, from Joy Brook Berenice Esenoff, from Ronda and Stanley Breitbard Berenice Esenoff, from Belinda and Jeff Pop and family David I. Flanzbaum, from Lynn D. Flanzbaum Sari Glickman, from Holly and Ron Toplitzky Hildreth Harrison, from Holly and Ron Toplitzky & family Murray Hecht, from Don and Anita Hecht and family Victoria Kadosh, from Aric Kadosh George Klein, from Sylvia Alberts Regina Kluger, from the Wecker family Bert Knaster, from Ronda and Stanley Breitbard Bert Knaster, from Belinda and Jeffrey Pop and family

Larry Labell, From Sheri Labell Ruth Lasman, from Nancy L. Barth Arthur M. Laub, from Helene Laub Jack Lazner, from Mr. and Mrs. Hal Lazner Henry S. Lipschultz, from Pamela and David Bennett Abraham Max, from Lois and Morey Sein Irving Miller, from Connie Bennett Esther Molnar, from Jan and Alan Block and family Stanley Muskat, from Belinda and Jeffrey Pop and family Joseph Najdicz, from Eileen, Graham and Lindsey Markley Gabriel Nichols, from Diane and Michael Solomon Marika O’Dell, from Jan and Alan Block and family Marika O’Dell, from Esther Degen Ethel Polsky, from Michael and Diane Solomon Samuel Pop, from Belinda and Jeff Pop and family Samuel Pop, Berenice Esenoff, Stanley Muskat, and Leah Silverman, from Ronda and Fred Rose Nettie Robman, from Susan Robman and family Alice Ross & Helen Sapper, from Bobbie & Al Sapper Karl Roth, from Radell Simon William and Laura Schanzer, Ruth Schanzer Gilman, Esther Schanzer Fishman, and Joey Schanzer, from Orven Schanzer and Lisa Gilman-Schanzer Mania Schwartz, from Elisa and Nison Adeff Joe Sein, from Lois and Morey Sein Meyer Solomon, from Michael and Diane Solomon Mollie Sternig, from Sandra Sternig Babcock, Ph.D. Mollie Sternig, from Michael and Debbie Bear Irwin Topper, from Muriel Kreeger and family Maurice Turbow, from Jackie and Stan Gottlieb Leo Turkell, from Renée Turkell Brook Roger Wakefield, from Muriel Kreeger and family Albert Wallen, from Martin, Ruth and Jeffrey Wallen Anne Hirsch Spektor, from Harriette Hirsch Bruce M. Stigilitz, from the Stigilitz family Lillian Topper, from Muriel Kreeger and family Edward Trostler, from the Trostler/Schwarzkopf family Albert Weiss, from Sandy Borak Stanley Norman Young, from Beth and Scott Karlan

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

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Pillar Members Angel

Double Chai

Kobor Family Sheryl & Jon Sokoloff

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 Blanche Howard Abby & Alan Levy Julie & Ken Moelis Cathy & Steve Needleman Belinda & Jeff Pop Marcia & Dick Schulman Ron & Shelley Singer Laurie Goodman & Don Spetner

Renee & Harold Brook Jay Glazer Bonnie & Bernie Goler 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 Abraham Stein Bunny & Jerry (z"l) Steinbaum Elisa Newman-White, M.D. & Andrew White

Chai

Isa & Bill Aron Denise & Terry Avchen Arleen & Sam Bachner Lynda Barrad Cynthia & Neal Baseman Roberta & Elliot Berkowitz Alberta Stahl Bilson Jan & Alan Block 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

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 Marla & Richard Seff Leslie & Scott Shlecter Phyllis Shlecter Hope Stevens & Peter Siegel Marilyn & Edgar Simon Linda Smith Terri & Michael Smooke Annika & Abe Somer Lisa & Adam Stoll Lorrie & John Stone Rachel & Tony Storm Susan & Peter Strauss Holly & Ronald Toplitzky Sunnye & Richard Tuch Wendy & Bryan Turner Cathy & Len Unger Halina Wachtel Sheila & William Wasserman Karen & Sandy Weiner Barbara and Harold (z”l) Weinstock Estelle Weisberg Susan Resnick West & David West Penny & Bob White Joan Cohen Wilson & Chuck Wilson Marilyn Weltman Wizenberg & Howard Wizenberg Leah Bishop & Gary Yale

Bunni & Murray Fischer Elayne Garber & John Forbess Milton Golden (z"l) 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 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 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 Kathleen & Larry Paul Vicki Reynolds & Murray Pepper Ondania & David Pick Alys Pollet Elizabeth & William Quicksilver

Temple Emanuel Leadership Board of Directors Officers Barry Brucker Myra Lurie Farhad Novian Mark Schwartz Kristin Jameson Bonnie Nissenbaum Eric Muhlheim Dr. Elisa Newman White

Directors – Committee Chairs President Executive Vice President VP Legal Affairs VP Development & Secretary VP Governance & Operations VP Marketing Treasurer Past President

Clergy Jonathan Aaron Sarah Bassin Lizzie Weiss Laura Geller

Brian Weinberg Diane Vanette Scott Stone Tony Storm Lewis Rudzki

Chairperson – Endowment Chairperson – Programming & Adult Education Chairperson – Facilities Chairperson – Religious School Chairperson – Human Resources

John Adler Harold Brook

Bunni Fischer Julian Javor

Jackie Kassorla Nancy Lee

Lilly Lewis Dr. Jack Quinn

Jennifer Stempel Jeffrey Wolf

Senior Staff Senior Rabbi Associate Rabbi Cantor Rabbi Emerita

Eric G. Reiter Julie Macht Stacy Kesner, M.A. Alex Kojfman Rachel Waltuch

Executive Director Director of Development Early Childhood Center Director Director of Communications: Religious School & Family Center Director

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