Early Childhood Education Director Debbie Blumenthal
Religious School Director Joyce Bronstein
Early Childhood Education Asst. Director Keri Loventhal
Office Manager Shane Silverstein
ECE Administrative Assistant Jessica Jacoby
RS Administrative Assistant Sarah Karamas
Clergy Assistant Jill Rosenberg
Musical Director Mariano Dugatkin
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President Dan Lubetkin
Vice President Adya Riss
Immediate Past President Felicia Toporo
Treasurer Arnie Blitstein
Secretary Brianna Abrams Trustee, Bingo Michael Roberts
Trustee, Building and Grounds Steve Plotkin Trustee, Early Childhood Education Josh Atlas Trustee, Endowment Je Landau
Trustee, Financial Consideration Neal Arons
Trustee, Membership, Sarica Klein
Trustee, Personnel & Legal Affairs Mike Wellen Trustees, Programming Eric Feigenbaum* & Shari Mark* Trustee, Religion and Worship Cheryl Math
Trustee, Religious School Education Leah Neiderman
Trustee, Security Paul Dryman
Trustee, Social Action Pam Friedman
Trustee, Special Projects Paula Lefko
Trustee, Volunteer Coordination Evan Robichaud
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Mark Goldstein, President, Men’s Club
Phyllis Dankberg, President, Women of TEC
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Ryan Gelfound July 11
Hello, my name is Ryan Gelfound, and I am advancing to the 8th grade at Medea Creek Middle School. I have been a part of Temple Etz Chaim since the 3rd grade. I am enrolled in the Agoura baseball league and enjoy other sports such as basketball and football, which I play occasionally. Over the summer, I am planning on getting involved in martial arts or boxing and participating in various camps to pursue outdoor experiences. Additionally, I will take part in spending time with family and friends during the summer. Lastly, I would like to acknowledge all the people who have helped me through my journey of becoming a Bar Mitzvah. Starting with my dad and mom for giving me the opportunity and confidence to achieve this milestone. I would also like to mention my brother, who always makes me laugh, and my Religious School teachers, who taught me what it means to be a Bar Mitzvah. I would finally like to thank Hazzan Noam, Cantor Kenny, Rabbi Averbach, Joyce, and Rivka, who guided me along the way, teaching me the necessary prayers to become a Bar Mitzvah. I wouldn’t have been able to do this without all of you, and I’m really grateful for your support.
Congratulations to the Spiegel/Braverman family on the birth of
Sam William Braverman
Born April 24, 2026
Parents: Katie Hawkins and Joshua Braverman
Siblings: Sophie Jane Braverman
Grandparents: Linda and Rabbi Richard Spiegel & Rebecca and Doug Braverman & Michelle and Joe Hawkins & Maia Jachimowitz and Jeremy Spiegel & Alyssa and Brian Spiegel
Congratulations to the Cedillos family on the birth of
Benjamin Eli Cedillos Estrada
Born May 28 2026
Parents: Temple members, Nicolette Estrada and Ilan Cedillos
Sibling: Felipe
Grandparents: Gail Seidman and Raphael Cedillos & Carmen Rios and Flavio Estrada
Aunt: Michael Cedillos
Pre-Hagafen
Pre-Hagafen
The Mitzvah Committee is here to help...
MEMORIAL RECEPTION
Services offered by Women of TEC Mitzvah Committee
• Large plastic trash bags and remember your loved ones.
What to Expect
We will provide:
We will be at your house a day or two before the funeral, or as time permits, for planning and any questions. We will arrive at your house half hour to one hour before you leave for the cemetery to receive any last-minute instructions. Our volunteers will be there to accept all deliveries and complete the set-up.
• Handwashing station to be set up outside, in front of the door, including water pitcher, paper towels, TV tray and trash bag
• Hard-boiled eggs (12)
• Challah, wine and mini wine cups
• Large and small paper plates, napkins, and cutlery
• Hot and cold cups
• Ice cubes in a cooler
• Large coffee maker, coffee, tea bags
• Sugar, sweeteners, mocha mix
Family provides:
• Tablecloth, serving platters and utensils
• Cold drinks, water bottles
• Folding chairs
Have the deli/bakery deliver:
• Platters of food, bread, salads, cakes, etc.
Special Instructions for the deli/bakery:
• Be sure to schedule these items to be delivered at the same time the funeral is scheduled to begin.
• Remind them not to mix meat and dairy on the same platter.
To ask questions or make arrangements
Contact the Temple Office at 805-497-6891 or inquire via email at Shiva@templeetzchaim.org
After hours, please contact Roni Rosen at 818-585-9449
