November – December 2015
19 Cheshvan–19 Tevet 5776
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Annual Hanukkah Party Saturday, December 12 5:30 pm, Greer Social Hall
Holiday Fun with Latkes, Lights & More With human foosball, Disneyland Ticket Giveaway, and a special performance by A Cappella Group
Upcoming Events Tipsy Torah Hanukkah Premiere Party Saturday, December 5 8:00 pm, Off-site The premiere screening of Tipsy Torah: Hanukkah edition with cast and crew members is almost here, and with lots of RSVPs already and limited space (we always say that, but this time we really mean it), you should secure your spot now. If you like Drunk History, you’ll love our Jewish parody of the Comedy Central hit series that explains the real story behind Hanukkah... with an intoxicated twist. Join us for cocktails at the Premiere Party hosted by Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills' Young Professionals (YoPro) Group in partnership with NuRoots as part of “Infinite Light," a city-wide festival (infinitelight.la). For more information and to RSVP to the premiere screening (ages 21 and over only, please), visit tebh.org/TipsyTorah. Can’t make it to the party, but still want to see the new, soon-to-be viral video, visit tebh.org/TipsyHanukkah.
Annual Hanukkah Party Featuring SIX13 Saturday, December 12 5:30 pm, Greer Social Hall Join us for a special holiday celebration with dinner, latkes & sufganiyot, drinks (bring wine to share), a community-wide menorah-lighting ceremony (be sure to bring your own menorah), and a special performance by A Cappella Sensations SIX13 as part of our 2015–2016 Musical Artist Series! With games (get ready for human foosball), crafts for the kids, and a drawing for the chance to win four tickets to Disneyland (valued at $650), you won’t want to miss this celebration. To purchase your tickets and/or drawing entries today, visit: tebh.org/LatkesandLights. If you would like to volunteer to help at the event (any, and all, help is appreciated), please email Events@tebh.org.
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November – December 2015
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.
November Sunday, November 1 Holiday Boutique 9:30 am, Greer Social Hall Cutting My Hair in Jerusalem 3:00 pm, Bess P. Maltz Center
Friday, November 6 Family Retreat 5:00 pm, Brandeis-Bardin Institute Simply Shabbat 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel Om Shalom Service 8:00 pm, Bess P. Maltz Center
Saturday, November 7 Expression of Soul (Extended) 10:00 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel Commemorating Veterans Day* 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center Bat Mitzvah: Amanda Cohen 4:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary
Friday, November 13 Tot Shabbat 6:00 pm, Belle Chapel Roven Family Shabbat Unplugged Featuring Amy Robinson Katz's Prayersong 7:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary My Time 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel
Saturday, November 14 Expression of Soul (Abbreviated) 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel Featuring Amy Robinson Katz & Friends' Hal'lu 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center
Friday, November 20 Simply Shabbat 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel
Saturday, November 21 Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center
Friday, November 27 Simply Shabbat 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel
Saturday, November 28 Expression of Soul (Abbreviated) 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center
Tuesday, November 30 Workshop: Entertainment Professionals Networking Into Your Next Job 10:00 am, Beyt Midrash
December
Tuesday, December 15 Webinar Featuring Rabbi Sarah Bassin: Armed With Scripture: Qur'an And Torah As Weapons In The War Of Ideas 7:00 pm, Conference Room
Friday, December 4 Simply Shabbat 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel
Saturday, December 5
Friday, December 18
Expression of Soul (Extended) 10:00 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center Tipsy Torah: Hanukkah Premiere Party 8:00 pm, Offsite
Simply Shabbat 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel
Saturday, December 19
Friday, December 11 Tot Shabbat 6:00 pm, Belle Chapel Roven Family Shabbat Unplugged 7:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary My Time 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel
Saturday, December 12 Expression of Soul (Abbreviated) 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center Annual Hanukkah Party Featuring SIX13 A Cappella Group 5:30 pm, Greer Social Hall
Expression of Soul (Abbreviated) 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center
Friday, December 25 Simply Shabbat 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel
Saturday, December 26 Expression of Soul (Abbreviated) 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center Bar Mitzvah: Dov Sikowitz 4:30 pm, Offsite
Visit tebh.org/Calendar for our full schedule of events and programs.
Family Center Featuring
First Class Free
Pre-parent to three years
zooga: yoga for kids.
Our families, Mishpachot, are the true heart and soul of all that we do here at Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills. With an amazing community, wonderful team of professionals, and spacious amenities all at our fingertips, our Family Center has become the best one-stop-shop for young Jewish families. The Family Center offers developmentally appropriate classes designed to involve pre-parents, parents, and children up to three years of age. Parents and caregivers learn together with children in an interactive and stimulating environment that promotes social skills, artistic expression, and family bonding. Register: tebh.org/fcregistration For more information: 310.409.2950, Registrar@tebh.org. Temple Topics
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Our Temple Family Welcome to our New Members Andrew Block Adam Bonoff Paulsen Marcelle and Freddy Brand Lindsey and Richard Brucker Annie and Ben Caspi Shara Cooper Adah and Aaron Ellenport Silvina and Sam Frankiel Sergio Furtado Nicole Gipe Mari and Alex Grodnik Gabrielle Pinkwasser Hawkes and Jeff Hawkes Denise and Ron Keinan Samantha Lefkowitz and Devin Barshay Alana Lefkowitz and Jake Kucheck Sydney Borman and Brian Mansouri John Margolis Graham Markley Lisa and Ronen Mintz Sima Myaskovsky Nathan Nissani Katherine Shiel and Zachary Okyle Bonnie Pastor and Ben Pomerantz Madeleine Huttenback and Andrew Ransford Eve Rodsky Marsha Rosenberg Sheri Bloomberg and Michael Rosenblum Kristin Lancione and Elan Ruspoli Yasmin and Orie Sagie Aaron Schwarzkopf Zacary Schwarzkopf Alex Tuch Rachel Honig and Jeff Vertun Ella Foux and Eran Weinberg Jonathan White Naz Yadegar Maddie and Evan Zarider Matthew Zarider
Mazel Tov to Our B'nai and B'not Mitzvah Amanda Cohen November 7, 2015 “Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment, until it becomes a memory.” — Dr. Seuss Dov Sikowitz December 26, 2015 "Be the change you wish to see in the world." — Ghandi
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Joy Brook and family, on the death of her husband, Malcolm Brook The family of Milton Golden, on his death Beth and Scott Karlan and family, on the death of her mother, Beverly Esther Young Helene Laub and family, on the death of her husband, Arthur Laub Caroline and David Miller and family, on the death of her mother, Diane Lavitt The family of Sydney Sperling, on his death David and Barbara Zarider and family, on the death of his mother, Ruth Zarider
Temple Emanuel Leadership Board of Directors
Mazel Tov to... Jeremy Fourteau and Rachel Teitelbaum and family, on their marriage Elchanan Grabarsky and Amy Weintraub and family, on the birth of their granddaughter, Sarah Maya Morris Ira and Aviva Monosson and family, on the birth of their grandson, Izzy Chase Monosson Perry Oretzky and Sandy Silas and family, on the birth of their granddaughter, Poppy Miko Hanasono
New Bereavement Support Group Temple Emanuel would like to form a Bereavement Support Group, day and time to be determined. If you are interested in joining, or if you know someone who may be interested, please contact Ezra Network Social Worker Nina Reinis, MSW, at 323.600.5722. For more information about the other Ezra Network services provided at Temple Emanuel, visit: tebh.org/EzraNetwork.
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Condolences to…
November – December 2015
President: Lisa Greer 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 Activities: Israel Eichenstein VP Religious School: Farhad Novian VP Resource Development & Secretary: Mark Schwartz VP Treasurer: Eric Muhlheim 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
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.
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Tikkun Olam in Our Community Contemporary Issues Forums: Reflection & Partnerships
Celebrating Community: Recognition & Support Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills was recently recognized, along with Imagine LA, as one of the Community Honorees at the Westside Coalition’s Celebrating Success Breakfast. The honor, specific to the work of our Imagine LA team, including Debra Carnow, Robert Jason, Stacey Raskin, and Rabbi Sarah Bassin, is part of our temple’s larger Community Engagement & Social Justice Program. The program, which focuses on four compelling organizations whose representatives are changing the world today, also includes Beverly Hills Public Works—Water Conservation, Jewish World Watch, and The MAJOR Fund.
The Jewish High Holy Days mark a period of reflection and a commitment to change, with the common refrain being to wish each other a Happy and Healthy New Year. The culmination of this season is Yom Kippur, the holiest time in the Jewish calendar, and when Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills offers their annual “Contemporary Issues Forum.” This year, Temple Emanuel hosted two timely Yom Kippur discussions, including “Who by Drought & Who by Famine? Building a Water-Conscious Society,” and “Who Shall Live and Who Shall Die… and Who Decides?” Each forum drew out renowned experts, notable speakers, and an audience filled with people curious about, and committed to, innovative solutions to current challenges. Among many takeaways from the forums is a partnership with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to develop a pilot program to encourage congregants to prepare Advance Healthcare Directives (AHCDs). The goal is to increase awareness of AHCDs, and the need for conversations with loved ones that will ease end-of-life decisions. If you are interested in taking part in our AHCD Survey, please visit tebh.org/AHCD. For additional information about the survey and pilot program, contact NextStage@tebh.org.
We wrap up our program’s inaugural year by highlighting this year’s cohort of Community Engagement programs in our Giving Tuesday campaign. We strongly throw our support toward member volunteerism in these programs, as well as their philanthropic efforts. This year, on Giving Tuesday, Temple Emanuel members will be encouraged to donate to one of the four cohort organizations through our Giving Tuesday webpage at tebh.org/GivingTuesday, and an anonymous donor will match the first $500 of these charitable donations as a gift to Temple Emanuel. Temple Emanuel is proud to join the more than 10,000 nonprofits worldwide participating in the mitzvah of tzedakah during this year's Giving Tuesday, December 1, 2015, and we thank you for your support.
Religous School Mitzvah Project Support As our Religious School students near the completion of their B'nai Mitzvah journey, they take it upon themselves to create a Mitzvah Project that reflects their individual values, by identifying a way that they want to help make the world a better place (Tikkun Olam). We value the efforts that our students make in helping to improve the world around us, and appreciate the support provided to help make their projects a success. Just a few months ago, Religious School student Abigail Segal chose SOVA as her Mitzvah Project, and we wanted to now bring attention to the latest Mitzvah Project with Alexandria House, as created by Skylar Quinn. To find out more about how you can help with our students’ Mitzvah Projects, email Religious School Registrar Mark Krasner at Mark@tebh.org.
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Supporting Our Temple Holiday Boutique: Shopping & Supporting
Poker Tournament: A “Full House”
The annual Temple Emanuel Holiday Boutique benefiting Temple Emanuel’s schools was a huge success thanks to all of you, and our wonderful Holiday Boutique Committee, including Tamar Steff and Lisa & Leonard Shapiro. What a great turnout we had with more than 30 vendors, and the amazing Grilled Cheese Truck for our hungry shoppers.
Thanks to everyone who joined us for our "fullest" and most successful poker tournament to-date. The 13th Annual “No Limit” Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament, sponsored by Temple Emanuel's Men’s Club and Young Professionals (YoPro) Group, was a night full of fun and fundraising with proceeds benefiting Temple Emanuel's schools.
Also, congratulations to the winner of our opportunity drawing, Roy Yarden, who got to go on a $500 shopping spree at our one-stop holiday shop. Thanks to everyone for proving that shopping while helping a great cause is the best type of shopping. To keep supporting this year’s Boutique vendors, log onto tebh.org/Boutique, for a complete list.
While everyone was a winner for coming out to support a great cause, the night’s “Poker Pros” were: Rabbi Jonathon Aaron, Dr. Chuck Aronberg, Thomas Javor (Grand Champion), Kevin Kaveh, Don Preiss, Kim Price, David Richmond, and John Stone. Many of our Poker Pro’s made the night even sweeter, by “giving back” their winnings to Temple Emanuel. Thanks again to our great community for giving even more meaning to, “From Strength to Strength… We Strengthen Each Other.”
Early Childhood Center NAEYC Re-Accredited Congratulations to our Early Childhood Center (ECC) staff for their re-accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) — the nation’s leading organization of early childhood professionals. The re-accreditation is in large part due to the ECC staff's unwavering commitment to excellence in education, and dedication to our students and families. In the 29 years since NAEYC Accreditation was established, it has become a widely recognized sign of high-quality early childhood education.
A Big Thank You To Our Temple Emanuel Men’s Club Poker Tournament Committee: Brad Kesner Scott Redston
Lewis Rudzki John Stone
Temple Emanuel Young Proffesionals (YoPro) Group Poker Tournament Sponsors: Rabbi Jonathan Aaron Beverly Hills Tennis Canon Equity Partners, LLC Toni & Bruce Corwin
FTA Events & Marketing (Judie Fenton) Holiday Products Instyler® products (David Richmond)
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Julian Javor Silvio’s Photo Works (Silvio Bello) Stone Construction (John Stone) Gary Yale
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Lifelong Learning Classes Current Offerings: Fall 2015 To sign up for classes, visit: tebh.org/Learning. Pre-Registration is required, unless otherwise specified. For more information, or to discuss entry into a class that is listed as closed, email Registrar@tebh.org or call 310.409.2950.
Who Were the Rabbis We Often Hear Quoted? When: Saturdays, 12:15–1:00 pm October 24 November 7, 21 December 5 Where: Beyt Midrash Cost: Free Led by: Rabbi Jonathan Aaron Registration: Open Rabbis like Hillel and Shammai, Yochanan ben Zakai, Shimon ben Gamliel, Akiva, Meir, Judah the Prince, and others, began the journey away from the Temple in Jerusalem and the Priests, and put the religion of Israel into the houses of gathering, study, and worship of the people. We will hear their stories and gain insight into their character, while discovering values that are still part of living Judaism 2,000 years later.
Trope Classes: Singing the Torah When: Saturdays, 12:15–1:00 pm October 10, 31 November 14 December 12, 19 Where: Beyt Midrash Cost: Free Led by: Cantor Lizzie Weiss Registration: Closed So you know how to read Hebrew but now you would like to learn how to chant! The ancient musical practice of chanting Torah is exciting and enlightening. Within five sessions you will be able to chant most everything in the Torah while connecting to the text in a new and enlightening way. Just as we begin reading the Torah from the beginning again on October 10, so shall we begin to study trope! This class will be offered as a five-part series.
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Beginning Again: The Book of Genesis Through the Eyes of Rashi When: Sundays, 9:30–11:00 am October 11, 18, 25 November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 December 6, 13, 20, 27 Where: Clergy Library Cost: $100 for 12 classes; $10 per class Led by: Chaim Plotzker Registration: Open We have read through the whole Torah one time. Now, we are beginning again with master teacher Chaim Plotzker. This class is open to all. No Hebrew necessary.
Hebrew Crash Course When: Sundays, 9:30 – 10:30 am Where: Family Center Room Led by: Cantor Lizzie Weiss Registration: Closed
This course is open to anyone, but is also a requirement for anyone interested in joining the Adult B’nai Mitzvah Course, which will begin in January 2016.
Jewish Holiday Cooking When: 2:00–4:00 pm September 27 for Sukkot December 6 for Hanukkah Where: Temple Kitchen(s) Cost: Members — $40 per session Non-Members – $45 per session Led by: Jen Stempel and Ellie Laycook Registration: Open Make Bubbe proud. Learn to make the dishes traditionally featured on the Jewish holiday table. A series of sessions with guest chefs will include cooking for Sukkot, Shabbat, and Hanukkah, as well as other treat recipes for special occasions.
November – December 2015
The “Season Of Mussar” When: Mondays, 7:00–8:30 pm Starting on October 12 Where: Conference Room Cost: $100 Led by: Bonnie Pastor Registration: Closed We will explore the centuries-old Mussar practices that purify and elevate the traits of the soul, create a local spiritual group in which participants can share and explore together, and strengthen the place of spirituality here at Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills.
Intro to Judaism When: Wednesdays, 7:00–9:00 pm October 14, 21, 28 November 4, 18 December 2, 9, 16 Where: Davidson-Sheffer Hall Cost: $280 ($200 for members of the Union for Reform Judaism- affiliated congregations) Led by: Rabbi Sarah Bassin Registration: Closed An 18-week exploration designed for those interested in conversion, as well as Jews who simply want to learn more. This class is offered in conjunction with the Union for Reform Judaism.
HUC College Commons Webinar When: December 15, 7:00 pm Where: Conference Room Cost: Free Registration: Open “Armed with Scripture: The Qur’an and Torah as Weapons in the War of Ideas.” Rabbi Bassin will be featured in this webinar as an expert in combating extremism from a faith-based perspective. Let’s all join together to watch the webinar with her as a community.
Lifelong Learning Classes Coming Soon: Winter 2016 To sign up for classes, visit: tebh.org/Learning. Pre-Registration is required, unless otherwise specified. For more information, or to discuss entry into a class that is listed as closed, email Registrar@tebh.org or call 310.409.2950.
The “Season Of Mussar”
Through the Eyes of Rashi
Intro to Judaism
When: Mondays, 7:00–8:30 pm Where: Conference Room Cost: $100 Led by: Bonnie Pastor Registration: Closed
When: Sundays, 9:30–11:00 am January 24, 31 February 7, 21, 28 March 13, 20, 27 April 3, 10, 17 Where: Clergy Library Cost: $100 for 12 classes; $10 per class Led by: Chaim Plotzker Registration: Open
When: Wednesdays, 7:00–9:00 pm January 6, 13, 20, 27 February 3, 10, 17, 24 March 2, 16 Where: Davidson-Sheffer Hall Cost: $280 ($200 for members of the Union for Reform Judaism- affiliated congregations) Led by: Rabbi Sarah Bassin Registration: Closed
We will explore the centuries-old Mussar practices that purify and elevate the traits of the soul, create a local spiritual group in which participants can share and explore together, and strengthen the place of spirituality here at Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills.
Adult B’nai Mitzvah Year One: Decoding Hebrew When: Sundays, Starting January 10 Where: Family Center Room Cost: $180, Members Only Led by: Cantor Lizzie Weiss Registration: Closed Begin a two-year journey that will include learning to read Hebrew, understanding prayer, chanting from the Torah and, if you choose, celebrating (again?) a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Please contact Cantor Lizzie Weiss if you are interested in Adult B’nai Mitzvah, but were not previously enrolled in the "Hebrew Crash Course” offered this fall.
Yoga When: Mondays, 9:45 am (Flow plus meditation) Wednesdays, 7:30 pm Where: Family Center Room Cost: Free Led by: Michelle Aaron Registration: Open To find out more information, visit: tebh.org/Yoga.
The study of Torah “Through the Eyes of Rashi” will continue through the books of Torah with master teacher Chaim Plotzker. This class is open to all. No Hebrew necessary.
An 18-week exploration designed for those interested in conversion, as well as Jews who simply want to learn more. This class is offered in conjunction with the Union for Reform Judaism.
How to Be An Adult
Modern Hebrew When: Tuesdays, 7:00 pm—9:00 pm (Beginner Level) Starting January 12 Wednesdays, 7:00 pm—9:00 pm (Intermediate Level) Starting January 13 Where: Family Center Room Cost: $295 Led by: Ahuva Rosenblum Registration: Open Students will learn to read Modern Hebrew text; write postcards, and letters, and engage in conversation in Hebrew while developing listening and speaking skills. Emphasis is on communication skills, as well as reading and listening comprehension. How to Register: Beginner Level — tebh.org/Hebrew1 Intermediate Level — tebh.org/Hebrew4
When: Thursday, January Where: Beyt Midrash Cost: Free Led by: Various Experts Registration: Open Our Young Professionals (YoPro) Group will offer a series of classes to spell out exactly what we need to know in becoming fully independent adults (think 401ks, mortgages, etc.). We’re opening with a first session featuring special guests, on the basics of financial planning and how to get started.
Jewish Holiday Cooking When: 2:00–4:00 pm February 21 for Shabbat April 17 for Passover June 5 to make Challah Where: Temple Kitchen(s) Cost: Members — $40 per session Non-Members — $45 per session Led by: Jen Stempel and Ellie Laycook Registration: Open Make Bubbe proud. Learn to make the dishes traditionally featured on the Jewish holiday table.
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Contributions General Fund In honor of The birth of Sarah Maya Morris, to Jeff and Annie Morris, from Elchanan Grabarsky and Amy Weintraub The special birthday of Jane Stiglitz, from Cathy and Roger Strull In memory of Beverly Esther Young, to Beth Karlan, from the Lurie-Goldman family Rabbi Geller’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from Erin and Nattan Hollander Phyllis Shlecter In honor of Jake Landsberg’s Bar Mitzvah, from Melanie and Barry Landsberg In memory of Malcolm Brook, from Joy Brook Sam Goldman, from David Goldman and Myra Lurie Sydney Sperling, from the Sperling and Rocklin families Rabbi Aaron’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from Phyllis Shlecter In honor of Jake Landsberg’s Bar Mitzvah, from Melanie and Barry Landsberg Skylar Quinn’s Bat Mitzvah, from Genia and Bruce Quinn In memory of Bella and Saul Friedman, from Lester and Simone Friedman Milton Golden, from Jo Anne Golden Arthur Laub, from Helene Laub and Deborah Laub Ruth Zarider, from Myra Lurie and David Goldman Rabbi Bassin’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from The Bram family Jeremy Forteau and Rachel Teitelbaum, in honor of their wedding Ann Goldman Ann and Avi Magid Phyllis Shlecter Bill and Sheila Wasserman, in honor of Jewish World Watch
Cantor Weiss’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from Renee Mason Phyllis Shlecter In honor of Skylar Quinn’s Bat Mitzvah, from Genia and Bruce Quinn Shabbat Morning @ Emanuel Fund In honor of Phyllis Shlecter’s recovery, from Shirley Block Temple Emanuel Religious School General Fund In appreciation from Rita Brucker Temple Emanuel Early Childhood Center General Fund In honor of Jerry Redston’s special birthday, from Susan Kelter In memory of Gladys Natalie Bloom, from Penelope Rosenberg Yahrzeit Fund In memory of Esther Altabet, from Rhea Coskey and family Stephanie Barber, from Bobbe Banks Salkowitz Ester Blachman, from Rochel and Cayla Blachman Benny Borys, from Larry, Tillie, Geoff and Alex Borys Ann Davidson, from Gary and Linda Goldfein Arnold Degen, from Esther Degen Helen Dorn, from Joy and Mal Brook Milton Gershaw, from Gary Gershaw Ruth Schanzer Gilman, from Lisa Gilman and Orven Schanzer Katherine Goldblatt, from Stanley Goldblatt Hildreth Harrison, from Holly and Ron Toplitzky and family Paul Hirsch, M.D., from Harriette Hirsch George Klein, from Sylvia Alberts Rabbi Berthold Kleinberg, from Connie Bennett Karl Kleinberg, from Connie Bennett Bert Knaster, from Ronda and Stanley Breitbard Bert Knaster, from Belinda and Jeffrey Pop and family
Anita Kohn, from Herbert Kohn Aaron Kumetz, from Nancy and John Lee Ruth Lasman, from Nancy Barth Herman Millman, from Nancy and Allen Kramer Paul Minsky, from Jody Minsky and family Esther Molnar, from Jan and Alan Block and family Stanley Muskat, from Jeffrey and Belinda 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 Ethel Polsky, from Michael and Diane Solomon Samuel Pop, from Belinda and Jeff Pop and family Nettie Robman, from Susan Robman and the Robman family Phil Robman, from Susan Robman and the Robman family Leonard Rosenthal, from Dr. and Mrs. Neil Paul Rosenthal Alice Ross, from Al and Bobbie Sapper Karl Roth, from Radell Simon Helen Sapper, from Al and Bobbie Sapper Ernest Schnesel, from Frann Lefkowitz Mania Schwartz, from Elisa and Nison Adeff Sol Seff, from Marla and Richard Seff Joe Sein, from Lois and Morey Sein Earl Sheffer, from Hinda Lee Sheffer Bernice Sheinart, from Shelley and Ronald Singer Charles Sherman, from Fran and Don Kates Alvin H. Simon, from Radell Simon Fay Slavitt, from Robert and David Slavitt Margaret Springer, from Diana and Josef Farahi Mollie Sternig, from Sandra SternigBabcock, Ph.D. Irwin Topper, from Muriel Kreeger and family E. Myriam Turbow, from Jackie and Stan Gottlieb Leo Turkell, from Renée Turkell Brook Roger Wakefield, from Muriel Kreeger and family Albert Wallen, from Martin Wallen Aaron Joseph Weiss, from Sandy Borak Tod Winkler, from Helen W. Rogaway
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.
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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 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
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 Renee & Harold Brook 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 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 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 Rachel & Tony Storm
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.
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