Etzetera - February 2020

ETZETERA

February 2020 - Shevat/Adar 5780

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Hazzan Pablo Duek Purim is around the corner and as usual we celebrate it BIG at TEC. On the weekend of March 7th to 9th we’ll begin with the Purim Shpiel (Play) in which we recreate the story of Esther in a parody style. Volunteers with or without experience in singing and acting are welcome. Reach out if interested.

Clergy Corner Rabbi Ari Averbach It is always surprising to me how many of our congregants have lived in Israel or spent significant time visiting Israel.

It is a special place historically, biblically, religiously and culturally - not to mention the hiking, the food scene…

When my wife and I were living in Jerusalem, we had the opportunity to speak with government leaders and one question we often asked was whether or not we, as American Jews, should voice our opinions about what happens within Israel’s borders, or if that is better left to our brothers and sisters residing in the land. Every leader we met said that we need to care about the country, the people, the land, and we need to find a way to voice that opinion.

This year gives us one of those rare opportunities.

In 1897, Theodor Herzl envisioned Israel as a homeland for all Jews, and established the World Zionist Congress as a body to voice that opinion.

Every five years, an international election decides

....if we want the ability to feel religiously comfortable in our homeland, we must take five minutes to make our voices heard.

who will sit in the seats to help allocate the available funds. This is not political - it is religious.

The financial decisions made by this august body have the ability to grow schools, to ensure that pluralistic religious organizations exist and can thrive, that our students have a place to study, that Israel is a homeland for all Jews.

Our vision aligns with the delegation called MERCAZ. A vote for MERCAZ is more than just the opportunity to gain delegates to the World Zionist Congress – it is our best opportunity to send a strong message to the people and government of Israel that we stand for an Israel that is pluralistic, that recognizes and empowers all streams of Jewish practice, and that guarantees the civil and political rights of all of its citizens.

Voting just opened and continues through the beginning of March. I will send out a reminder soon to let everyone know how to vote. We want to make this as easy as possible for everyone at TEC to stand up for our commitment to Herzl’s dream. If we want our programs to continue in Israel, if we want our land to thrive, if we want the ability to feel religiously comfortable in our homeland, we must take five minutes to make our voices heard.

Rabbi Averbach can be reached at rabbiaverbach@templeetzchaim.org

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Years past we did the Shpiel according to the Beatles, ABBA, The Eagles, Elton John and Elvis. Acting or not, all adults are welcome to enjoy the Purim Shpiel Saturday, March 7th. Sunday, March 8th is the Purim Fair, this year the theme is “Renaissance”, and Monday night we’re reading Meguillah’s Esther,

singing Purim songs and much more.

JAM, Jewish Arts and Movement, is livelier than ever! Once a month young families with children 2 to 6 years old get together for a musical Shabbat. Our next two dates are: Saturday February 15th, with an art project revolving around the 10 Commandments, and Saturday March 14th, preparing for Pesach. I want to thank Lindsey Alpert who always comes up with engaging and fun arts projects for all to enjoy.

Also, thank you to Lior Geller, who volunteers on the guitar bringing beautiful music to lift our souls and make us dance; and thank you Rabbi Averbach for telling thoughtful stories to our kids, we love having you at JAM. We begin at 11 am and conclude at 12:15 with a complimentary Shabbat lunch.

One day after my son, Carmel Duek’s Bar Mitzvah, I’ll have the honor to be accompanied by Director Nick Strimple and his Los Angeles Zimriyah Chorale in our own Sanctuary at TEC. When? Sunday March 29 at 5 pm. Admission is free. I’ll sing a couple of pieces with them, but the main performance is a diverse repertoire including an eclectic menu of genres. A great first TEC Choir concert not to be missed.

B’Shalom,

Hazzan Pablo can be reached at

President Jeff Solomon Shalom Haverim, One of the many marketing challenges that all organizations face is what I call the value statement.

We struggle with answering the question, “Why should I become a member of Temple Etz Chaim?” The answer to this is our Unique Selling Proposition or USP. During my term as President, I have used the entire Board as a Strategic Planning Committee and this is at the core of what we are working on in re-writing our Mission Statement (who we are) and our Vision Statement (who we want to be). It is true that you can come to many things at Temple Etz Chaim for free such as minyan (Monday & Wednesday nights at 7:15 PM or Sunday morning at 8:30 AM), Friday night services or Saturday morning services.

You can attend other temple events and pay a few dollars

as a non-member.

But, why sign up and actually join?

There are many answers I could give to this question. Some join to be part of a community that will warmly welcome you by name.

That is a great feeling. Others join for selfless reasons such as making sure there is an active Jewish community in their neighborhood (i.e., it was there for me, now I want to provide for others). Others join for some very specific and purposeful reasons such as social action. And certainly many join because they are driven by an internal drive to provide a Jewish education and a Jewish foundation for their children.

I am a member because the Temple Etz Chaim community gives back to me in multiple ways. It is so nice to be greeted by the Rabbi on a Friday night or Saturday morning.

I love my Saturday morning Pirke Avot brothers and look forward to studying with them. Working with the Board energizes me about the

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bright future we have as we write the current history of TEC and plan for tomorrow. I enjoy showing up at minyan or at Bingo or in the school and talking with fellow congregants or the Bingo gang or Joyce and Debbie. For me, it is well worth the price to be part of Temple Etz Chaim.

I hope that you can find the same sense of belonging that I have.

Jeff Solomon can be reached at president@templeetzchaim.org

Contents

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B’Nai Mitzvah 2-3 Clergy Corner 5 Simchas

Hannah Ross

February 8, 2020

Hello! My name is Hannah Ross, and I am a 7th grader at Medea Creek Middle School. On February 8, 2020, I will become a bat mitzvah and look forward to taking my place as an adult in the Jewish community. In my spare time, I enjoy playing soccer and basketball, taking hip hop classes, participating in musical theater, and spending time with my friends and family. I would like to thank my parents, grandparents, and my brother for being my biggest supporters. I’d also like to give a very special thank you to my amazing tutor, Marv Friedman, Rabbi Averbach, Hazzan Pablo, Joyce Bronstein, and all of my TEC teachers since

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pre-school for helping me reach this milestone. Shabbat Shalom!

Elie Gorowitz

February 14, 2020

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My name is Elie Gorowitz and I am leading the Friday night service on February 14, 2020.

Women of TEC and Men’s Club

Grader at Medea Creek Middle School. My favorite subject is science and I love reading

This summer I will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah in Israel. I am currently a 7th science fiction books. I enjoy playing all sports, particularly basketball and volleyball. I have been attending Religious School at Temple Etz Chaim since kindergarten. I would like to

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thank my Religious School teachers, Joyce Bronstein, Hazzan Pablo, Rabbi Averbach and

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my life. I am very grateful to my parents, Alison and Jason Gorowitz, as well as my brother,

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especially my tutor, Rivka Moscovich, for helping to prepare me for this special milestone in Evan, for always supporting my goals and dreams.

Ashley Tepfer

February 22, 2020

Shalom! My name is Ashley Tepfer and I am becoming a Bat Mitzvah on February 22, 2020.

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I am a 7th grader at Medea Creek Middle School and a proud member of the Jr USY Board here at TEC. I love spending time with my family and friends, reading, watching anime, going to Camp Alonim and having the ability to be who I am. I have been a part of TEC since I was 17 months old. Temple Etz Chaim has been a huge part of my development and pride as a Jew and I am very grateful for all of these experiences. I want to thank my parents for

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always supporting me and helping me when I need it, and my grandparents for loving me

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all of my religious school teachers for making my studies so interesting and fun, and a very

unconditionally and instilling the pride and confidence that I have. I would also like to thank special thank you to my tutor, Rivka Moskovitch, for teaching and preparing me for my Bat Mitzvah. I am ready to shine on my big day and it’s because of all of you. Thank you!

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Molly Fingerman

February 29, 2020

Shalom! My name is Molly Fingerman. I am a seventh grader at Medea Creek and cannot wait to be called to the Torah on February 29. When I am not doing schoolwork or studying, I enjoy video editing, listening to and creating music, and spending quality time with my loved ones. I have been receiving a Jewish education at Temple Etz Chaim since first grade and am beyond grateful for the experiences, friends, and knowledge it has supplied. I would like to thank my tutor, Betty Zonshine, for all that she has done to prepare me for the special day. I would also like to thank Rabbi Averbach, Hazzan Pablo, Joyce Bronstein, and all of my teachers. I am especially thankful for the support my mom, dad, and brother (along with my dog, of course!) have provided throughout this journey.

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Shannon Tepfer - Youth Department

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Joyce Bronstein - Religious School

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I sincerely appreciate the many positive comments people have shared about their “Havdallah and Hotdogs” experience. Thank you to Karen Garelik and Susan Kane for developing the ideas/activities with me. I also thank the “hot dog” and “set up” committees for their help to make this event successful. A huge thank you to the anonymous family who donates to this

Religious School students will be celebrating Tu B’Shevat this month. Although Tu B’Shevat is known as “The New Year of the Trees,” its literal meaning is “the 15th day of the month of Shevat.”

Although Tu B’Shevat is not mentioned in the Bible, our tradition teaches that when the Israelites entered Israel, G-d commanded them to plant trees. The Torah is called a “tree of life” as is our synagogue, Temple Etz Chaim. Trees symbolize life and rebirth.

Planting a tree represents an investment in the future.

Let’s keep the excitement going this month by marking your calendars and RSVPing for our events in February! We are so excited for the Purim Festival on March 8th. We can’t wait to see you all there! We will have game booths, food stations, bounce houses and inflatables, art tables, silent auction, an awesome DJ and MC, photo booth, and a petting zoo!

There will be fun for the entire family. Please contact the Youth Department if you are interested in volunteering.

You can sign up as a volunteer and pay for tickets on the TEC Website. Kids in grades 4th and up are welcome and wanted to volunteer as well as all adults. It takes a village to help run this event, so please sign up for at least one time slot. Thank you to everyone in advance for making this festival and fundraiser a success!

Shannon can be reached at shannon@templeetzchaim.org Youth Department ages and groups: Machar K-2nd, Kadima 3rd- 6th, Jr’s 7th-8th, Sr’s 9th-12th.

February 2nd - USY SA/TO Bake Sale- Everything’s $1 sale will start at the close of RS February 4th - Kadima “Chopped” Cooking lounge February 9th - Jr/Sr Tu B’shvat Project: Pizza, Planting, and more February 23rd - Machar “Tikkun Olam”

The Jewish National Fund has designated Tu B’Shevat as a time for Jewish people to purchase trees in Israel. Your children will bring home information which will give your family the opportunity to plant trees in Israel. Tu B’Shevat is an important time to consider our connection to the earth and the need to take care of it.

In a hot, dry country like Israel, trees make the difference between an unfriendly desert and a welcoming land. By holding the moisture in the soil, the roots of trees help many other plants grow. Years ago, our ancestors realized that things that grow, such as flowers and trees, are important to all human beings.

Joyce can be reached at joyce@templeetzchaim.org

Debbie Blumenthal - Early Childhood Education In our ECE Center we all had non-stop fun in January and February is looking to be much of the same! We begin the month with Groundhog Day activities, searching for shadows, measuring and exploring their shapes. Next up will be celebrating our 100th day of school, learning about Presidents, Dental Awareness, Tu B’Shevat, and getting ready for our annual TEC Grandparent Days!

Tu B’Shevat, the Jewish holiday celebrating trees and all they give us falls on Monday, February 10th! Our entire preschool, parents are invited too, will be celebrating at 9:30 a.m. in our garden area with songs, blessings and planting!

Summer Camp registration has begun! We have 10 weeks of super fun themed activities including pony rides, reptiles, science, cooking, water play, community helpers, dress up days, creation station and so much more. Every day will be an opportunity to explore, create, and take part in hands-on fun both indoors and outdoors. Register by the end of February and you will be entered in our raffle for a camp discount!

The Preschool and Infant Centers will be closed on Monday, February 17th in observance of Presidents’ Day. If you missed our January Family Fun Day/Open House and you are interested in a tour of our preschool or infant center, want information about summer camp or Parent & Me classes, contact Debbie Blumenthal or Kathy Sharp at 805-497-6852 or stop by the school office!

Debbie can be reached at debbie@templeetzchaim.og

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Women of TEC

Cindy Scherr - WOTEC President On January 14, Women of TEC held our night of Wine and Line Dancing. Close to 40 women enjoyed learning new dances – both Israeli and country line dancing.

Thanks so much to Sarah Karamas for planning this event.

This month is Tu B’Shvat Seder on Tuesday, February 11. We’ll have a special dinner and have invited a speaker to discuss Israel’s treeplanting programs. Phyllis Dankberg is chairing this event. Please contact WOTEC for more information and to RSVP if you’d like to attend.

WOTEC has multiple opportunities for involvement. You can plan a Shabbat dinner or sponsor an Oneg, purchase a gift for an occasion at our Judaica Shop or order invitations for a special simcha. Our meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month, at 7:00 pm. Please feel free to contact me any time with any questions, or if you need any information about Women of TEC’s activities.

Cindy can be reached at womenoftec@templeetzchaim.org

Men’s Club

Brian Tepfer - Men’s Club Vice President

We hope you had a wonderful start to the New Year. As we begin 2020, Temple Etz Chaim’s Men’s Club has some great events and programs that we are excited about. The first big event of the year will begin on Friday, January 31st and continuing on Sunday, February 2nd. Men’s Club will be partnering with TEC USY and Community Outreach for a weekend focused on mental health, as we help kick off the new TEC Cares initiative. The weekend will start with a joint Men’s Club and USY lead Shabbat, with guest speaker Marla Ben Tov, LMFT and Expressive Arts Therapist; and Shannon Teper, TEC Youth Director, speaking about mindfulness. On the morning of Sunday, February 2nd at 9:45 am, Men’s Club will also be hosting a complimentary breakfast for our TEC community as we bring speakers that will address mental health challenges and support in our community impacting pre-teens to seniors.

Another big event happening on Sunday, February 2nd (aside from the Super Bowl), is our annual World Wide Wrap happening at 8:30am. We encourage everyone who wants to wrap Tefillin to join us with others around the world as we participate in this global program. If you don’t have your own Tefillin, don’t worry, we have extras available to use.

Our February events will culminate with a great program called Hearing Men’s Voices, where we discuss various topics and how we can address them through various lenes. More information about this event will follow.

I hope to see a lot of you during these events. If you have any questions, and would like more information on upcoming Men’s Club events, please email me.

Brian can be reached at mensclub@templeetzchaim.org

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Community Outreach - Mark Goldstein and Social Action - Judy Gindi WINE, CHEESE AND CHAT is a monthly community discussion about being Jewish and living Jewishly.

Thank you to those of you who attended January’s discussion on traveling in Israel. The second discussion will be at 6:30pm – 7:20 pm on Friday February 21, 2020.

We invite members of the TEC community to discuss Jewish food. Come to tell stories of Jewish food that you like and, even better, food that you cook. Bring family recipes and share family stories while learning about Jewish food and Jewish cooking with other congregants.

Be prepared to share your Jewish cooking tips and tricks and to hear some great stories. Please email a favorite Jewish food recipe to outreach@templeetzchaim.org by February 18, 2020 so we can make copies of your favorite recipes to share with everyone attending. This ongoing community forum will be Friday nights an hour before services. Future topics will include Jewish music, Jewish art, Jews in television/film, Jewish holidays, Jewish rituals, Jewish books and more. Please let us know at outreach@templeetzchaim.org if you plan on attending or would like to lead a session. TEC will provide veggies, hummus, pita, cheese and wine - BYOB encouraged!

TEC Cares will be a roundtable coffee talk discussion monthly on Sunday mornings led by professionals. TEC Cares will address life issues we’re all confronting or will be confronting. Coffee, fruit and bagels will be provided.

Topics will include supporting friends and loved ones with aging parents, ailing loved ones, youth anxiety and destructive behavior, addiction to substances, video game addiction, LGBTQ support, end of life issues and hospice, and more.

When: February 23 and March 22, 2020 (the 4th Sunday of the month) in the TEC Library from 9:45am to 11:15 am.

Join in after dropping the kids at religious school, after Minyan, or otherwise starting your day. The topics will be publicized by email.

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Our blanket and jackets drive officially ended Sunday, January 26th. We received quite a lot of things. I am very proud of the generosity of our temple. I also want to thank Pam Friedman for storing many bags of “stuff” in her house. The committee will now begin sorting the items. Some of them will go to the local homeless and will be distributed by Harbor House to the winter shelters and to others in need. Many of the items will be distributed in Los Angeles also. If you are interested in helping to sort and/or distribute, please contact me at socialaction@templeetzchaim.org

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On February 9th, the director of advocacy and grantmaking at Jewish World Watch, Ann Strimov Durbin, J.D., will speak on mass atrocities in our world today. It will be held at Temple Adat Elohim from 9:1510:45 in the morning. The event is open to the entire community. Email rsafi@alumni.stevens.edu to RSVP. $5.00 donation is requested. Bagels and fruit breakfast will be served.

The Interfaith Council of the Conejo Valley is planning a weekend of events called Love Your Neighbor. Save March 11-15 on your calendar for activities throughout the weekend. They also want to plan art projects where members of different faiths come together to create art and then display them the following week. More information to follow.

The JWW Walk and Fair will be held at Temple Adat Elohim on April 19th. They will need volunteers from our temple to help run planned activities.

We are in the planning stages of a Social Action Shabbat Service. More details to follow.

GET INVOLVED! Temple Etz Chaim has many opportunities for Members to become involved. We value the commitment of our volunteers to help steer the direction of our community in the form of program planning, event selection, education and many many more.

If you are interested in becoming involved, please send an email to getinvolved@templeetzchaim.org today!

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Upcoming Programs/Events February World Wide Wrap Sunday, Feb. 02 @ 8:30 AM (details pg. 8)

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Men’s Club & USY Mental Health Breakfast Sunday, February 2 9:30 AM

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Gabbai Training Class Sunday, February 9 10:00 AM

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WOTEC Tu B’shvat Seder Tuesday, February 11 7:00 PM

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JAM Saturday, February 15 11:00 AM

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Book Club Tuesday, February 18 7:00 PM

March Purim Shpiel Saturday, March 7 7:30 PM Purim Carnival Sunday, March 8 11:30 AM Pop-Up Purim Pizza Party Monday, March 9 5:30 PM

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Tot Shabbat Friday, February 21 6:15 PM

Wine, Cheese, and Chat Friday, Feb. 21 @ 6:30 PM (details pg. 10)

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TEC Cares Sunday, February 23 9:45 AM Details pg. 10

Candle Lighting Times: Sat. Feb. 1 Havdalah: 6:03 PM Fri. Feb. 7 Candle Lighting: 5:12 PM Sat. Feb. 8 Havdalah: 6:09 PM Fri. Feb. 14 Candle Lighting: 5:18 PM Sat. Feb. 15 Havdalah: 6:15 PM

JAM Saturday, March 14 11:00 AM Book Club Tuesday, March 17 7:00 PM Tot Shabbat Friday, March 20 6:15 PM Wine, Cheese, and Chat Friday, March 27 6:30 PM An Evening with the Los Angeles Zimriyah Chorale Sunday, March 29 5:00 PM

Fri. Feb. 21 Candle Lighting: 5:25 PM Sat. Feb. 22 Havdalah: 6:21 PM Fri. Feb. 28 Candle Lighting: 5:31 PM Sat. Feb. 29 Havdalah: 6:27 PM

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Tributes Dunaier Music Fund In memory of: Lucielle Deutsch

Frances Deutsch In support of:

Michael Godfrey

Fienberg-Lerner Chapel Minyan Fund In memory of: Mazel tov to: Ken and Julie Saul

Lois Girsky Inbar Israel Travel and Education Scholarship Fund Get well soon: Marc Elson

Judy Sneed Our condolences to: The Winkler Family

Rosalie Fromberg Jotkowitz Camp Ramah Scholarship Fund In memory of: Norma Smith

Andy Smith Herman David Crane

Linda Kulik Bernard Rest

Reva Kern Hazzan Duek’s Discretionary Fund In memory of: Thomas Sneed

Judy Sneed Sylvia Samson Maurice Samson

Donald Samson Sylvia Mahler

Harvey Mahler Zalman Leibovich

Anna Friedman Katherine Spero

Lynda Kessler Sylvia Samson Maurice Samson

Karen Samson Smith Morris Kanner

Allen Kanner Our condolences to: The Pullan family

Judy Sneed In support of:

Heidi and Mark Birnbaum Rabbi Averbach’s Discretionary Fund In memory of: Jylian Mendelson

Beau Mann Irving Peisner

Robert Peisner Fannie Sturman Herman Sturman

Martin Sturman Leona Sachs Theodora Aronson

David Sachs Shirley Zeitlin Lubetkin

The Lubetkin Family Evelyn Dubinsky

Jeff Schoenwald

Sandor Nemet

John Nemet Sarah Wank

David Wank Kari Munowitch

Dave Munowitch Esther Kane

Daniel Kane Bernard Isidore Becker

Marc and Michelle Tuchman Phyllis Lipson

Cynthia Urbach In honor of: Harlowe Leigh

Allyn and Jeff Levine Our condolences to: The Pullan Family

Judy Sneed In support of:

Heidi and Mark Birnbaum

Michele Feldman Ner Tamid Education & Community Center Fund In memory of: Myer Greenberg

Janis Leshnov Otilia Kellerman

Rita Kovar Barbara & Harvey Scherr Memorial Fund In memory of: Leon Noel Blaugrund Dora Bigley Louis Bigley

Ferne Blaugrund Religious School Fund In memory of: David Maultasch

Barry Maultasch Bernard Mezey

Gail Simpson Esther Kane

Daniel Kane In support of:

Hedi and Mark Birnbaum Elisa Feldman Memorial Religious School Scholarship Fund In memory of: Clara Stockell

Bonnie Rothman Gertrude Mezey Lisa O’Brien

Gail Simpson Get well soon: Les Feldman

Lynne and Stan Rosen

Sheri and Jeff Schoenwald Our condolences to: The Kaye Family

Lynne and Stan Rosen

Nomi Freed The Pullan Family

Sheri and Jeff Schoenwald Mazel tov to: Ken and Julie Saul

Nomi Freed

Sheri and Jeff Schoenwald

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Lipnick Religious School Scholarship Fund In memory of: Ben Saunders Jerry Kaye Bill Gerber Arnold Stern

Joyce-Ruth and Michael Bunkin Emil Altenburg

Myrna Stelman

Our Sponsors

Tzedakah Fund In memory of: Lillian Bettman Kluber

Lou Kluber USY Youth & Scholarship Fund In memory of: Kari Munowitch

Barry and Sharon Munowitch Temple General Fund In memory of: Barbara King Maurice King David King

Paul King Joseph (Papa Joe) Markowitz

Bonnie Garfinkel Manuel Label

Lane Label Sofia Weinstein Rebecca Weinstein Cornelio

Sofia Kobrin Our condolecnes to: The Ratzan and Wank Family

Patty Kaye The Schoenkerman Family The Gallenburg Family

Judy Sneed Men’s Club Scholar-in-Residence Fund In memory of: Jack Treger

Shirley Lipkin Marcia Pomush

Steve Pomush Our condolences to: The Pullan Family

Susan Bernstein Men’s Club Silverstein Humanitarian Fund In memory of: Bernie Silverstein

Ellen Levitt Happy anniversary to: Rosa Lee and Marty Schentes

Gari and Richard Saly Women of TEC Beautification of TEC Fund In memory of: Amy Melissa Hagler

Ann Moore-Ross Aristides Saiez

Rebeccah Schwartz Marcia Marks

Kenneth Marks 2019-2020 Beautification Campaign In memory of: Yahrzeit

Jan Solomon

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Clergy Rabbi Ari Averbach Hazzan Pablo Duek Rabbi Emeritus Shimon Paskow Rabbi Emeritus Richard Spiegel Staff Gideon Manzur - Executive Director Debbie Blumenthal - ECE Director Joyce Bronstein - Religious School Director Shannon Tepfer - Youth Director Kathy Sharp - ECE Assistant Director Lindsey Alpert - Administrative Support Dana Gallenberg - Programs/Events Coordinator Jessica Jacoby - Accounts Receivable Board of Directors Jeff Solomon - President Shari Mark - Executive Vice President Sherri Finn - Immediate Past President David Abramovicz - VP Ways and Means Jennifer Elson - VP Membership Eric Feigenbaum - VP Youth Mark Goldstein - Trustee Community Outreach Judy Gindi - VP Social Action Robin Kahn - Trustee Business Services Elissa Lazarus - Corresponding Secretary Ken Leon - Men’s Club President Dan Lubetkin - VP Communications Wendy Margolis - Financial Secretary Beth Meyer - Recording Secretary Tom Milhaupt - VP Personnel/Legal Michael Roberts - Trustee Bingo Cindy Scherr - Women of TEC President Larry Slomowitz - VP Building and Grounds Benny Sommerfeld - VP Religion and Worship Felicia Toporoff - VP Religious School David Yodkovik - Treasurer Joe Zwicker - VP Early Childhood Education Terri Zwicker - Trustee Strategic Planning Gary Katz - Past President Marshall Scherr - Past President Myles Simpson - Past President

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