September–October 2015
17 Elul 5775–18 Cheshvan 5776
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From Strength To Strength We Strengthen Each Other
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THIS DESIGN CELEBRATES THE CIRCLE OF STRENGTH THAT RADIATES FROM A STRONG CENTER, AND RESONATES THROUGHOUT THE TEMPLE COMMUNITY. CORWIN FAMILY SANCTUARY CARPET ART, BY RIOS CLEMENTI HALE STUDIOS
High Holy Days Schedule Rosh Hashanah Service Times and Locations Service
Time
Location
Clergy (*Sermon)
Erev Rosh Hashanah Sunday, September 13 Family Service
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Bess P. Maltz Center
Rabbi Aaron*, All Clergy, Junior Cantors, Family Choir
Adult Service
8:00 pm – 9:45 pm
Corwin Family Sanctuary
Rabbi Bassin*, All Clergy
Rosh Hashanah, First Day Monday, September 14 Family Service
8:45 am – 10:30 am
Bess P. Maltz Center
Rabbi Bassin*, Junior Cantors, Family Choir
Adult Service
8:45 am – 11:15 am
Corwin Family Sanctuary
Rabbi Geller*, Rabbi Aaron, Cantor Weiss
Belle Chapel
Richard Siegel, Ryan Weiss
R 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Contemplative Service
Tot Service (Pre-Readers) C
11:00 am – 11:30 am Bess P. Maltz Center
Michelle Aaron
Adult Service
12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Corwin Family Sanctuary
Rabbi Geller*, All Clergy
PCH & Temescal Canyon
All Clergy
C 5:00 pm
Tashlich
Rosh Hashanah, Second Day Tuesday, September 15 C 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Adult Service
Corwin Family Sanctuary
Rabbi Aaron*, All Clergy, Family Choir
Yom Kippur Service Times and Locations Service
Time
Location
Clergy (*Sermon)
Kol Nidre Tuesday, September 22 Family Service
6:30 pm – 7:45 pm Bess P. Maltz Center
Rabbi Aaron*, Rabbi Bassin, Junior Cantors, Family Choir
Adult Service
6:30 pm – 8:15 pm Corwin Family Sanctuary
Rabbi Geller*, Cantor Weiss
Adult Service
9:00 pm – 10:45 pm Corwin Family Sanctuary
Rabbi Geller*, All Clergy
Yom Kippur Wednesday, September 23 Family Service
8:45 am – 10:30 am Bess P. Maltz Center
Rabbi Bassin*, Rabbi Geller, Junior Cantors, Family Choir
Adult Service with Yizkor
8:45 am – 11:20 am Corwin Family Sanctuary
Rabbi Aaron*, Cantor Weiss
Contemplative Service
R 9:00 am – 11:00 am Belle Chapel
Richard Siegel, Ryan Weiss
Tot Service (Pre-Readers)
C 11:00 am – 11:30 am Bess P. Maltz Center
Michelle Aaron
Adult Service with Yizkor
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Afternoon Meditation
12:00 pm – 2:35 pm Corwin Family Sanctuary
Rabbi Aaron*, All Clergy
2:00 pm – 4:15 pm Belle Chapel
Contemporary Issues— Who Shall Live and Who Shall Die... and Who Decides?
2:45 pm – 4:15 pm Davidson-Sheffer Hall
Guest Speakers
Contemporary Issues—Who by Drought & Who by Famine? Understanding the Drought
2:45 pm – 4:15 pm Beyt Midrash
Guest Speakers
Story & Song with Neshama Carlebach
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Corwin Family Sanctuary
All Clergy
Adult—Neilah/Havdallah
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Corwin Family Sanctuary
All Clergy
C Complimentary. R Complimentary; Reservations highly recommended; space is limited (see page A on the forms). Children’s Program runs concurrently with service. Reservations are highly recommended; space is limited (see page B on the forms).
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Temple Emanuel's 2015–2016 Musical Artist Series Spotlight on Today’s Jewish Voices
Story & Song with
Neshama Carlebach
Yom Kippur Wednesday, September 23 4:30 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary
Six13 Latka Party Saturday, December 12 Greer Social Hall, Time TBA A six-man vocal band, Six13 brings an unprecedented style of Jewish music to the stage, fueled by thumping beatbox, intricate arrangements, and soulful harmonies. The members of the New York City-based group sound like a full band – while using nothing but their voices.
Los Angeles Zimriyah Chorale
Continuing the legacy established by her father Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, who was known as the “The Singing Rabbi,” Neshama Carlebach has sung on the Broadway stage, has sold more than one-million records, and was a six-time entrant in the 2011 Grammy Awards. If you would like to attend, but do not have a High Holy Day Ticket, please contact HHD@tebh.org.
Mostly Kosher Simchat Torah’s Hora with the Torah Sunday, October 4 6:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary An award-winning Jewish culture revival band based in Southern California, Mostly Kosher repeatedly wins over audiences with their upbeat klezmer, plaintive Yiddish melodies, and other Jewish heritage folk genres spun with a modern twist.
Amy Robinson Katz & Friends Roven Family Shabbat Unplugged Friday, November 13 7:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary Shabbat Morning @Emanuel Featuring Hal’lu Saturday, November 14 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center Amy Robinson Katz is an accomplished musician, songwriter, and choir leader. Robinson Katz, a Cantorial Student at Academy for Jewish Religion in Los Angeles, approaches davening with the goal of connecting those around her to the joy, mystery, and majesty of the Jewish tradition.
Shabbat Shira Friday, January 22 7:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary Formed in 1997 to perform Jewish music in the Los Angeles area, the Los Angeles Zimriyah Chorale (LAZC) is a master choir, led by renowned conductor, composer, arranger, and music scholar, Dr. Nick Strimple.
Noah Aronson Special Shabbat Friday, February 5 7:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary An energetic and soulful composer/ performer, Noah Aronson’s unique musical style propels his music into communities across the country and in Israel. Aronson’s music is now sung in progressive communities worldwide, and has been included as part of the cantorial curriculum at the Hebrew Union College Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music in New York City.
Cantor Marsha Attie & Friends Special Shabbat Friday, March 18 7:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary Shabbat Morning @Emanuel Saturday, March 19 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center Cantor at Congregation Emanu-El In San Francisco, Cantor Marsha Attie brings her passion for Jewish music, prayer and life to her community, and has successfully released her music to the world. Joining her are musicians Eric Schoen and Jonathan Ferris, who accompany her and lead at her services in San Francisco.
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Upcoming Featured Events Elul Classes A series of complimentary classes to help you enrich your High Holy Day experience; join us for as many as you wish. Thursday, September 3 7:00 pm, Beyt Midrash Opening the New High Holy Day Prayer Book with Rabbi Sarah Bassin. Thursday, September 10 7:00 pm, Beyt Midrash
Simchat Torah Community-Wide Celebration Family Center Grand Opening Sunday, October 4 3:30 pm, 300 N. Clark Drive
Sukkot Baby Blessing
Opening Your Hearts Through High Holy Day Music with Cantor Lizzie Weiss.
Sunday, October 4 4:45 pm, 300 N. Clark Drive
Slichot Service and Study Session
Religious School, Family Center & Baby Blessing Dinner
Saturday, September 5 7:00 pm, Bess P. Maltz Center Join us for the culmination of the High Holy Day preparation period, with a service and study session.
YoPro Fundraiser for Charity
4th Annual Dodgers Beverage Bus
Saturday, September 19 3:30 pm, Off-site (Dodger Stadium) What could be better than having a drink with 60 cool friends, taking in a Dodgers baseball game against the Pirates, and doing it all in the name of charity? Join Temple Emanuel’s Rabbi Sarah Bassin, and other members of our 20s and 30s Young Professionals (YoPro) Group for Jewish Family Services (JSF) of Los Angeles’ 4th Annual Dodgers Beverage Bus on Saturday, September 19 to benefit their new Annual Tools for School Program. To purchase tickets for this fun and worthwhile event, visit: tebh.org/Dodgers.
Sukkot Morning Service Monday, September 28 10:00 am in the Belle Chapel
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Sunday, October 4 5:00 pm, 300 N. Clark Drive
Boomers & Beyond Gathering & Reception Sunday, October 4 3:00 pm, 8844 Burton Way Featuring Rabbi Rachel Cowan, coauthor of Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience, & Spirit. Stay tuned for RSVP information in "ChaiLights," our weekly email newsletter.
Simchat Torah’s Hora with the Torah Featuring Mostly Kosher Klezmer Band & Consecration Sunday, October 4 6:00 pm, 300 N. Clark Drive You have prayed, you have fasted… now it’s time to dance!
YoPro Simchat Torah After Party Sunday, October 4 7:00 pm, 300 N. Clark Drive Dinner, Dancing, and YoPro socializing. Stay tuned for RSVP information in "ChaiLights," our weekly email newsletter.
September – October 2015
Simchat Torah Service with Yizkor Monday, October 5 10:00 am, Belle Chapel
Temple Emanuel Men’s Club Presents the 13th Annual
Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament Sunday, October 25 5:00 pm, Bess P. Maltz Center Support our schools at our annual Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament. Everyone is welcome! For more information, contact Lewis Rudzki at lrudzki@aol.com.
10 Days. 10 Questions. Answer one question per day in your own secret online 10Q space. Make your answers serious. Silly. Salacious. However you like. It's your 10Q. When you're finished, hit the magic button and your answers get sent to the secure online 10Q vault for safekeeping. One year later, the vault will open and your answers will land back in your email inbox for private reflection. Want to keep them secret? Perfect. Want to share them, either anonymously or with attribution, with the wider 10Q community? You can do that too. Next year the whole process begins again. And the year after that, and the year after that. Do you 10Q? You should. 10Q begins September 13, 2015 To sign up, visit: doyou10q.com.
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.
September Friday, September 4 Simply Shabbat 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel
Saturday, September 5 Expression of Soul 10:00 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center Bat Mitzvah: Skylar Kaplan Quinn 10:00 am, Corwin Family Sanctuary Slichot Service and Study Session 7:00 pm, Bess P. Maltz Center
Friday, September 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, September 12 Expression of Soul (Abbreviated) 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center
Sunday, September 13 Erev Rosh Hashanah See page 2 for complete schedule
Monday, September 14 Rosh Hashanah, First Day See page 2 for complete schedule
Tuesday, September 15 Rosh Hashanah, Second Day See page 2 for complete schedule
Friday, September 18
Saturday, September 19
Saturday, October 3
Friday, October 16
Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center YoPro Fundraiser for Charity: 4th Annual Dodgers Beverage Bus 3:30 pm, Off-site (Dodger Stadium)
Expression of Soul 10:00 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center Bar Mitzvah: Justin Damian Wolfe 10:00 am, Corwin Family Sanctuary
Simply Shabbat 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel
Tuesday, September 22
Family Center Grand Opening 3:30 pm, 300 N. Clark Drive Sukkot Baby Blessing 4:45 pm, 300 N. Clark Drive Religious School, Family Center & Baby Blessing Dinner & Dancing 5:00 pm, 300 N. Clark Drive Boomers & Beyond Gathering & Reception 3:00 pm, 8844 Burton Way Simchat Torah’s Hora with the Torah Featuring Mostly Kosher Klezmer Band & Consecration 6:00 pm, 300 N. Clark Drive YoPro Simchat Torah After Party 7:00 pm, 300 N. Clark Drive
Erev Yom Kippur See page 2 for complete schedule
Wednesday, September 23 Yom Kippur See page 2 for complete schedule
Friday, September 25 Simply Shabbat 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel
Saturday, September 26 Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center Bar Mitzvah: Jesse Brenner 4:30 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary Bar Mitzvah: Charlie Silver 4:30 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary Tisha B'Av City-Wide Reform Commemoration 7:30 pm, Leo Baeck Temple
Monday, September 28 Sukkot Morning Service 10:00 am in the Belle Chapel
October Friday, October 2 Simply Shabbat 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel
Simply Shabbat 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel
Sunday, October 4
Moday, October 5 Simchat Torah Service with Yizkor 10:00 am, Belle Chapel
Friday, October 9 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, October 10 Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center Bar Mitzvah: Samuel Graci-Glazer 10:00 am, Corwin Family Sanctuary
Saturday, October 17 Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center Bat Mitzvah: Natasha Melamed 10:00 am, Corwin Family Sanctuary
Sunday, October 18 HUC College Commons Webinar—Our Jewish Future: Revolutionizing Bar/Bat Mitzvah 9:30 am, Location TBD
Friday, October 23 Shabbat SPARK Featuring Our Religious School Students 7:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary
Saturday, October 24 Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center
Sunday, October 25 Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament 5:00 pm, Bess P. Maltz Center
Friday, October 30 Simply Shabbat 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel
Saturday, October 31 Expression of Soul 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.
Family Center
Featuring Pre-parent to three years
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.
zooga: yoga for kids.
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
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Lifelong Learning Classes: Fall 2015 To sign up for classes, visit: tebh.org/Learning. Pre-Registration required, unless otherwise specified. For more information, 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 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.
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 or $10 per class Led by: Chaim Plotzker 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.
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 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 fivepart series.
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WHAT I NEVER LEARNED IN HEBREW SCHOOL
When: Sundays, 12:15–1:00 pm When Religious School is in Session Where: Beyt Midrash Cost: Free Led by: Rabbi Sarah Bassin Join Rabbi Bassin with visits from other members of the clergy team, as well as guest teachers, in a class tailored to what you want to know. The class will respond to what participants want to learn with a lens toward the critical thinking and sophistication that we might have missed as children. From unknown Bible stories and Yiddish folklore, to contemporary political issues, it’s all about building the Jewish knowledge that you now desire, or may have always wanted, but never received. If interested, please register so that you can get information about session topics. Feel free to drop in to one, or all, of these free classes.
PARENT EDUCATION CLASSES When: Where: Cost:
Third Thursday of the Month Beginning October 15 9:15 am Belle Chapel Free
Drop in on a variety of topics (to be announced) and build a community with other parents.
INTRO TO JUDAISM When: Where: Cost:
Wednesdays, 7:00–9:00 pm October 14, 21, 28 November 4, 18 December 2, 9, 16 January 6, 13, 20, 27 February 3, 10, 17, 24 March 2, 16 Davidson-Sheffer Hall $280 ($200 for members of the Union for Reform Judaism- affiliated congregations) Led by: Rabbi Sarah Bassin
THE “SEASON OF MUSSAR”
When: Mondays, 7:00–8:30 pm Starting on October 12 Where: Conference Room Cost: $100 Led by: Bonnie Pastor
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. Led by Bonnie Pastor, trained by The Mussar Institute. For more information about course curriculum, visit: mussarinstitute.org/learning-season.htm.
MODERN HEBREW
When: Tuesdays, 7:00–9:00 pm (Beginners) Wednesdays, 7:00–9:00 pm (Intermediate) Starting the week of October 11 10-week Program Where: Family Center Room Cost: $295 Led by: An instructor from American Jewish University (AJU) In this Ulpan program, students develop all four skills of language acquisition: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. After completing both beginner and intermediate levels, students can converse in Hebrew; read relatively complex texts, and express themselves in writing. Registration: Beginners level—tebh.org/Hebrew1 Intermediate level—tebh.org/Hebrew3
JEWISH HOLIDAY COOKING
When: September 27 for Sukkot December 6 for Hanukkah 2:00–4:00 pm Where: Temple Kitchen(s) Cost: Members — $40 per session Non-Members – $45 per session Led by: Jen Stempel and Ellie Laycook
An 18-week exploration for individuals and couples interested in deepening their understanding of what “Living Judaism” might mean for them. 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.
Make Bubbe proud. Learn to make the dishes traditionally featured on the Jewish holiday table. A series of five sessions with guest chefs will include cooking for Sukkot, Shabbat, Hanukkah, and Passover, as well as other treat recipes for special occasions.
HEBREW CRASH COURSE
When: Orientation on Sunday, October 4, 10:30 am in Cantor Weiss’ office Ongoing meeting times to be determined by the group Led by: Cantor Lizzie Weiss
When: Mondays, 8:15–9:30 am Wednesday 9:00–10:00 am Where: Family Center Room Cost: Family Center Pricing Led by: Michelle Aaron & Zooga Yoga Instructors
Cantor Lizzie Weiss will partner with The National Jewish Outreach Program (NJOP) in their fall initiative, “Read Hebrew America,” in an exciting and fulfilling Hebrew Crash Course. 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.
Connect breath with movement as we move through a series of yoga poses in a mediumpaced flowing formation. Explore your own edge, strengthen your body, expand your heart, and free your mind. Participants should not eat directly before class, wear comfortable clothing, and bring a towel and a mat.
September – October 2015
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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. 2015-2016 Registration Our registration for the school year 2015-2016 has limited space available. 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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Temple Emanuel Awarded Cutting Edge Grant
From Strength To Strength High Holy Days 2015 This year’s High Holy Days’ theme
based village designed to create a draws from a phrase recited when THE SHALOM HARTMAN INSTITUTE OF NORTH AMERICA PRESENTS strong intergenerational community
finishing each book in the Torah, prior to moving onto the next book. The phrase—“Chazak, Chazak, V’nitchazek,” from strength to strength, we strengthen each other—serves as a powerful reminder that the strength we need to move through life’s changes comes not only from ourselves, but also from each other. CONVERSATION SERIES
built on a foundation of Jewish values where neighbors are interdependent, support each other, have fun together, and deepen their Jewish connections within the neighborhood. While there are more than 100 villages around the country that are part of the Village-toVillage Network, ours will be the first created by faith communities.
Justice and Righteousness:
Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills is proud to announce that, along with Temple Isaiah, and Congregation Kol Ami, we have received a major, multiyear Cutting Edge Grant from The Jewish Community Foundation of Los A MULTIDENOMINATIONAL Angeles.
The Ethical Agenda of the Jewish People
We encourage you to “share your PREMIERING OCTOBER 25, 2015 strength” with us by answering the The Cutting Edge Grant has been Together, our three synagogues will spend followingJewish questions, so that we can awardedHow to create and establish “The have the concepts of “justice” and “righteousness” evolved within tradition? the first year structuring operations, share the anonymous responses Synagogue Village… a participatory, relationships, designing services during High Holy of Dayjustice? services. intentional directsandcreating Howcommunity do North that American Israeli Jewish communities differ in their discussion and programs, and identifying the first resources, talents, services, and I feel strong when I________ cohort. does If youbuilding are interested more energies toward members to Whatenabling dilemmas and challenges a justinand righteous community raise? My community strengthens information about “The Synagogue age-in-place. me by________ Village,” please email: Engaging current challenges in North America and Israel, this series will explore the role As a continuation of the work done with RabbiGeller@tebh.org. Submit your responses at justice and righteousness in Jewish life today. We will consider what these Jewish the “Next of Stage: Boomers & Beyond tebh.org/strength, This project is really cutting edge! It Initiative” values led by demand Rabbi Laura Geller, of us, how moral courage should be expressed, or and the requirements tweet them with the hashtag takes a village to enrich our lives. Be a "The Synagogue Village" will be the and parameters of justice inpart theofpublic square. We will examine these issues in light of #strength2strength. it! first inter-congregational neighborhood-
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the multiple dimensions of North American Jewish identity.
Westside Collaborative Lecture Series Sunday Afternoons // 4:00 – 6:00 pm
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October 25, 2015 November 15, 2015 December 13, 2015 January 31, 2016 DONNIEL HARTMAN
RUTH CALDERON
TAL BECKER
ELANA STEIN HAIN
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YOSSI KLEIN HALEVI
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Register at www.shalomhartman.org/LAcollaborative All lectures are free for members of sponsoring organizations. $100 series pass and $18 tickets to individual lectures available for non-members.
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Our Temple Family Mazel Tov to... Max and Jessica Baril, on their wedding David and Sara Lynne Savar, on the marriage of their daughter Elizabeth to Eric Marks Phyllis Schlecter, for sponsoring a Shabbat Morning @ Emanuel luncheon, in honor of her 88th birthday and the sixth anniversary of her Bat Mitzvah Terry and Neal Teplin, on the marriage of their daughter Robin to Kevin Comstock Mindy Weiss and Robert David, on the birth of their granddaughter, Goldie Vida Weiss
Welcome to our New Members Kelsey Amara Tania and Peiman Berdjis Emma and Sylvain Bitton Rachel Cox Lital and Eran Gilad Barbara Payne and Michael Grodner Talia Hassid Melanie Kalmar Jason Levine Sherri Lewis Matt Louchheim Yasmin and Robin Rahmani Jasmine Kahen and Jacob Rastegar Sam Savarick and Marc Saltzman Lisa Shapiro and Leigh Mierke
Temple Team News Congratulations to Daniel Brenner, our new rabbinic intern, and a warm welcome to Leeav Sofer, our new High Holy Day Intergenerational Choir conductor and pianist. Brenner, a third year rabbinic student, will also be leading our popular My Time Service during The Roven Family Shabbat Unplugged. Sofer is a critically acclaimed musician and philanthropist, and is currently on faculty at The Colburn School of Music in Los Angeles. To learn more about the latest changes and additions to our Temple Team, please visit: tebh.org/Team.
Mazel Tov to Our B'nai and B'not Mitzvah
New Bereavement Support Group
Skylar Kaplan Quinn September 5, 2015 "I'm excited about my bat mitzvah! This is a big step towards becoming who I'll someday be. Huge thanks to my Temple Emanuel Beverly Hills friends and family for your love and support."
As part of the wonderful services we are able to offer to our Congregants through the Ezra Network, we are looking to form a Bereavement Support Group, day and time to be determined.
Jesse Brenner September 26, 2015 "Don't let the fear of striking out hold you back." —Babe Ruth
If you are interested in joining, or if you know someone who may be interested, please contact Ezra Netowrk 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.
Temple Emanuel Leadership
Charlie Silver September 26, 2015 “The dude abides.” From his favorite movie The Big Lebowski.
Justin Damian Wolfe October 3, 2015 “Never forget the 6 Million Jews who died in the Holocaust. I share my Bar Mitzvah with them!” Natasha Melamed October 17, 2015 “You’ve gotta dance like there’s nobody watching, Love like you’ll never be hurt, Sing like there’s nobody listening, And live like it’s heaven on earth.” —William W. Purkey
Condolences to… Elisa and Nison Adeff and family, on the passing of her brother, Gregory Igdal Allison Margolin and Jonathan Lachman and family, on the passing of her grandmother, Shana Guta Peck
Board of Directors
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 Resource Development & Secretary: Mark Schwartz Treasurer: Eric Muhlheim Immediate Past President: Dr. Elisa Newman-White John Adler Harold Brook Barry Brucker Bunni Fischer Julian Javor Jackie Kassorla
Dr. Jack Quinn Lewis Rudzki Jennifer Stempel Tony Storm Brian Weinberg
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, Programming: Alison Warshal Director, Religious School & Family Center: Sara-Jean Lipmen
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Contributions General Fund
Shabbat Morning @ Emanuel Fund
In memory of
In appreciation from
Sam Goldman, to David Goldman and Myra Lurie, from Isabel and Adi Hacker
Robert Bird, for the honor of Hagbah David Gingold, to Rabbi Jonathan Aaron, for his great service, voice, and guitar David Gingold, to Cantor Lizzie Weiss, for her beautiful voice
Rabbi Geller’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from
Bernie and Bonnie Goler, for making our 51st anniversary so special Nattan and Erin Hollander Fran and Don Kates Vivian and Howard Krepack In honor of
The birth of Avery Peter Goldstein, grandson of Rabbi Geller, from the Wecker family In memory of
Sam Goldman, to David Goldman and Myra Lurie, from Lisa and Josh Greer Greti Herman, from Dr. Pini Herman
Rabbi Aaron’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from
Fran and Don Kates In honor of
Marlowe Nachman’s baby naming, from Colette and Gerald Ament In memory of
Sam Goldman, from David Goldman and Myra Lurie Sam Goldman, to David Goldman and Myra Lurie, from Mike and Linda Roberts Greti Herman, from Dr. Pini Herman Robert Heyward, to Evelyn Heyward and family, from Shirley Block Estelle Krantz, from Scott Krantz and Roberta Swartz Nathan Langer, to Bruce and Stefani Langer, from Lisa and Josh Greer
Rabbi Bassin’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from
Eric Hamburg, for David Hamburg’s Bar Mitzvah Fran and Don Kates In honor of
Goldie Vida Weiss’ baby naming, from Mindy Weiss and Robert David In memory of
Greti Herman, from Dr. Pini Herman
Cantor Kliger’s Discretionary Fund In memory of
Greti Herman, from Dr. Pini Herman
Cantor Weiss’s Discretionary Fund
In appreciation from Eric Hamburg, for David Hamburg’s Bar Mitzvah
High Holy Day And Daily Prayer Book Fund In honor of
Jerry Redston’s special birthday, from Sally and Don Friedman
Gus Pollet Memorial Fund In honor of
Gayle Jagoda’s birthday, from Judy and Michael Narvid In memory of
Gus Pollet, from Gayle, Steve, Jeremy, Whitney, Danielle, and Justin Jagoda
Temple Emanuel Religious School General Fund In honor of
Koa Shaw’s baby-naming, from Miriam Shaw
Temple Emanuel Early Childhood Center General Fund In honor of
Cantor Yonah Kliger, from Sandy Borak, Marla Weiss, Rachel and Madelaine Marks
Yahrzeit Fund In memory of
Melba Abrams, from Stan and Joan Abrams Donald S. Afriat, from Susan Afriat Jayson Alberts, from Sylvia Alberts Philip Alberts, from Sylvia Alberts Samuel Aron, from Bill Aron Lottie Banks, from Bobbe Banks Salkowitz Paul Banks, from Bobbe Banks Salkowitz Israel Bichachi, from Susan Robman and family Dina Borys, from Larry, Tillie, Geoff and Alex Borys Jack Brandstein, from Eve Brandstein Gene Costin, from Cathy, Mickey, Isaac and Mia Costin Lisa Dubow, from John and Lorrie Stone Lottie Erlich, from Iris and Gordon Cutler Elaine Feldman, from Nancy L. Barth Gertrude Feldman, from Edward and Lorraine Feldman Beatrice Freedman, from Joyce Levine Harry Freiheiter, from Aviva Kadosh Herman Garber, from Elayne Garber and John Forbess Lillian Freiheiter Gillman, from Aviva Kadosh George and Edith Goldfein and Harold Davidson, from Linda and Gary Goldfein Rose Goodman, from Larry, Patty, Greg and Jeff Goodman Anne Harris, from Art and Tanis Harris Sam Harris, from Art and Tanis Harris Greti Herman, from Pini, Jonathan and Joey Herman
Nathaniel Hyman, from Steve Hyman Sergio Igdal, from Nison and Elisa Adeff Stanley Jackson, from Susan Jackson and Ken Dreshfield Victoria Kadosh, from Aric and Aviva Kadosh Arthur H. Kaplan, from Bonnie and Ronald Fein Sherry Kavin, from Irma Kavin Irene Kleinberg, from Connie Bennett Regina Kluger, from the Wecker family Roberta Knaster, from Ronda and Stanley Breitbard Roberta Knaster, from Jeffrey and Belinda Pop Bluma Kornblum, from Charlene and Sandy Kornblum Edward J. Kosmal, from Nili Kosmal and family Schuyler Krebs, from Ann Del Monte Beatrice Kreeger, from Muriel Kreeger and family Frances Lander, from Adele L. Burke Dr. Nathaniel Lans, from Barbara L. Weinstock Abraham Max, from Lois and Morey Sein Sadie Max, from Lois and Morey Sein Irving Miller, from Connie Bennett Jean Miller, from Connie Bennett Marx Newman, from Harriette Newman Hirsch Joseph Nissenbaum, from Offer and Bonnie Nissenbaum Toby Perel, from David Perel Alex Polk, from Shirley Block Harold Roach, from Betty Roach Pauline Roberts, from Terri and Michael Smooke Marvin Robman, from Susan Robman and the Robman family Morris Rothkopf, from Betty Rothkopf Saul Rudich, from Bruce and Lori Rudich and family Ethel Sapper, from Alberta Stahl Sidney Schneir, from Ann Del Monte Michael Schwartz, from Charlotte M. Schwartz Lou Shapiro, from Carey and Danny Simon David Sheinart, from Shelley and Ronald Singer family Meyer Solomon, from Michael and Diane Solomon Anne Hirsch Spektor, from Harriette Hirsch Dora Stollman, from Claire S. Cohon Lillian Topper, from Muriel Kreeger and family Edward Trostler, from the Trostler/Schwarzkopf family Albert Waldman, from Sarane Waldman Bennett Anne Waldman, from Sarane Waldman Bennett Albert Weiss, from Sandy Borak Stanley Young, from Drs. Beth and Scott Karlan
We also welcome contributions to the following funds: Building Fund • Cantor Edward And Mark Krawll Courtyard And Garden Memorial Fund • Legacy Fund • Imagine LA Program Match Fund • Mitzvah Circle Fund • Wisdom Circle Fund • New Emanuel Capital Campaign • Shabbat Unplugged & Shabbat Spark Oneg Fund • Rashi Class Fund Religious Action Center Teen Program • Technology Fund • Temple Emanuel School Scholarship 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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Temple Topics
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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 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 & Stan 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 Brown & Jay Kogen 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 Barbara & Howard (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
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. Temple Topics
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