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AHAVAT TORAH CONGREGATION P.O. BOX 442 SANTA MONICA, CA 90406

Torah Portion: TerumahExodus 25:1 - 27:19 Torah Teacher: Rabbinic Intern Florence Dann Torah Chanter: Miriam Cantor Greeter: Marilyn and Marvin Warsofsky

AHAVAT TORAH CONGREGATION 343 South Church Lane, Los Angeles, CA 90049 (310) 362-1111 ONE TORAH, ONE COMMUNITY, MANY TEACHERS COMMITTED TO REPAIRING THE WORLD ahavattorahla.org

March 4, 2017

THIS SHABBAT 9:00AM Ethics/Mussar Rabbi Miriam Hamrell 10:00 - 12:15 PM Shabbat Services 12:15 PM - Potluck

Dairy Lunch 1:15 -2:30 PM Pearls of Torah w/Chaplaincy Intern Judy Weintraub

This week’s parsha is Terumah which is Hebrew for “gift or offering.” God tells Moses to have the children of Israel contribute gifts for the building of the Tabernacle so that He may “dwell among them.” On the summit of Mount Sinai, Moses is given instructions for constructing, transporting and reassembling the Ark, table on which the showbread (loaves of bread) is placed and menorah. The Ark is to contain the tablet engraved with the Ten Commandments. The ark cover is to be made of pure gold with two winged cherubim. So much importance is given to the Ark that in the Holy of Holies it is called “the house of the kapporeth.” The root of the word means not only “to cover” but also “to atone.” God details what the Tabernacle (Miskhan) will look like and how it should be constructed.

Israeli Artist Yonam Raaman

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THE WEEKLY MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT SHOSHI WILCHFORT

AHAVAT TORAH CLASS In the Mid-Wilshire Area

Rabbi Bruce Skolnick is teaching a class on the

TORAH PORTION OF THE WEEK

Date: Wednesday, March 1st, 2017 Time: 10:00AM-12:00 Noon

Place: A Private Home

Thank you M & Ms for your gracious hospitality for hosting these fantastic classes.Please RSVP to email:  mwarsofsky@roadrunner.com, or pooshieboy@roadrunner.com.

Enjoy learning Torah like you never did before! Come and bring a friend.

Shalom Haverim and Haverot!

Seems like the days and months are flying by; I hope you are all enjoying and feeling grateful.

After Rabbi's loss and mourning in Israel this past month, we're all anticipating her and Dr. Chuck’s return this Shabbat.

Last Saturday night, 17 members and friends of A.T. saw a real winner, the production of a fictional story based on true events, BAKERSFIELD MIST. The play returned to Hollywood after five years, and was absolutely LOL great!  Thank you Barbara and Alan for planning and going back to see it a second time with all of us.

Reservations are now being taken for the following: * Purim Party beginning at 3 PM Sunday, March 12 with Megilla reading at 3:30,

followed by a shpeil and meat potluck supper AND * 2nd night Seder, Tuesday April 11 at 6 PM at a private home. RESERVATIONS

ARE A MUST since space islimited, so please call Linda Badger now.Two other very important dates to hold are:

* Saturday evening, May 27 for the 14th Annual Gala, honoring Kimberly Haynes, ** Judy Weintraub and Joel Warren and Woman of Valor Rita Reuben and 

  * Saturday June 3, Annual membership meeting and elections. B'shalom v'Ahava, Shoshi 

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Judy Weintraub is the Ahavat Torah Chaplaincy Intern from Sept. 2016 to May 2017.

Schedule of Services:

DISCUSSION GROUPS: TORAH PEARLS: What the Torah Can Teach Us For Our Lives Every other Shabbat after lunch AT Social Hall 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm

SPIRITUAL CARE GROUP: A weekly group providing you with a safe place to talk and receive support – we’ll discuss what’s in your heart – it’s not therapy. Every Wednesday 11:00 am – 12:30 pm at Judy’s Home in Brentwood Glen Space is limited to 7 people. Please RSVP for this group at judyweintraub@me.com or call Judy at 310-773-0334

INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS: Private & Confidential

WHERE: at the Village Church -EVERY WEDNESDAY 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm by RSVP ONLY PLEASE -ON SHABBAT after the discussion group

Judy looks forward to serving the AT community! judyweintraub@me.com

FREEDOM PARTY FOR LINDA BADGER AND JUDY AND JOEL’S 10th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Please join us in a very special

celebration of Linda’s third year of her freedom and Judy and Joel’s 10th Wedding Anniversary. Judy and Joel have wonderful memories of so

many of you being with them at their wedding when all the congregation was invited 10 years ago. It was a true “village” wedding! They are delighted to join with Linda and celebrate together in an afternoon of Simha! We will have special foods, music and dancing. WHEN: March 18, 2017 @ 12:15 - 3:00 PM WHERE: 343 S. Church Lane, L.A.

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JOIN TEAM AHAVAT TORAH AS WE WALK TO END GENOCIDE

On Sunday, April 30th, 2017 we will be TEAM AHAVAT TORAH as we support Jewish World Watch’s efforts to End Genocide. The Walk (5 K) will take place in the Pan Pacific Park between 8AM-12 noon.   A generous AT member is providing partial subsidies for AT members who may want to participate in the walk ( $28 registration fee) and find the registration fee a bit high for their budget.  Contact Linda Badger if you think you need help with the registration fee.  She is coordinating AT's Team and will advise you on how to register  on the registration site:  la.walktoendgenocide.org.   We are hoping for many AT members to join the AT Team on this walk which is the major fundraising activity for the Jewish World Watch.  This organization supports many necessary projects in Sudan, Darfur, Chad, and other African countries where genocide is rampant and must be stopped!  For more info, you may check the JWW website jww.org .  

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Generously funded by the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles

See shalomhartman.org/LAcollaborative

VISIONS FOR A SHARED SOCIETY: THE “TRIBES” OF ISRAEL

www.shalomhartman.org

The Ethics of Living in a Shared Society

ELANA STEIN HAIN

Sunday, March 5, 2017 4:00 – 6:00pm Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles

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PLEASE JOIN AHAVAT TORAH CONGREGATION AS WE CELEBRATE SIMHAT SHABBAT

WHEN: SATURDAY March 11th, 2017 @9:00 AM MUSSAR CLASS @10:00 AM SERVICES @12:15 PM KIDDUSH AND CAKE

WHERE: 343 S. Church Lane, LA 90049

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO: Judy Weintraub and Joel Warren Miriam and Phil Cantor

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO: Gloria Orenstein Judith Weinberger Florence Dann Ellen DuBois Chana Bell Paulette Rochelle-Levy Vicki Crawford Judy Kollack

We hope you will join us at services so that your fellow congregants can extend their best wishes. Let us make your moments of celebration into memories we share together.

FREEDOM PARTY Linda Badger

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PURIM PARTYWITH THE MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF

AHAVAT TORAH CONGREGATION

WHEN: SUNDAY, MARCH 12th @3:00 - 9:00 pm WHERE: VIVIAN AND PHIL’S HOME Addressed Provided Upon RSVP

Vivian will be cooking the main Potluck Kosher Meat Dish, any additional Kosher Meat

Dish would be wonderful. Please consider bringing Salads, Pasta, Potato Dishes,

Vegetables, Fruit or Dessert. NO DAIRY! Dinner will be @6:00PM

WEAR ANYTHING YOU WANT, INCLUDING A COSTUME, HAT, MASK, OR WHIMSICAL

CLOTHING.

MEGILLAH READING @ 3:30 PM

RSVP TO LINDA BADGER @lindabadger0713@yahoo.com or 310-625-3146

We will be partying, schmoozing, maybe even singing and dancing!

PURIM PLAY PRESENTED BY MARILYN AND MARVIN WARSOFSKY

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WE ARE IN THE MONTH OF ADAR - THE MONTH OF PURIM PLEASE JOIN AHAVAT TORAH CONGREGATION FOR A FUN FRIDAY NIGHT SOUL SHABBAT The Topic of the month is HUMOR

Donations to cover room rental and kitchen helpers are very much appreciated.

WHEN: March 17, 2017 @ 6:45 - 9:30 PM WHERE: Ahavat Torah Synagogue 343 S. Church Lane, LA 90049

Kabbalat Shabbat with Candle Lighting and Blessings by Rabbi Miriam Hamrell together with great music by Rev Eli Lester and Phil Bell POTLUCK DINNER, dairy, vegetarian - After dinner a SONG CIRCLE. Our topic is Humor Please bring a poem, short story, joke or a memorable experience to share.

PLEASE BRING A FRIEND FOR A FABULOUS SHABBAT EVENING

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RABBI MIRIAM HAMRELL AND AHAVAT TORAH CONGREGATION

INVITES YOU TO SHARE AN INNOVATIVE AND FUN SECOND NIGHT

PASSOVER SEDER

WHEN: TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2017 @6:00 pm to 9:30 pm WHERE: Private Home in the Bel Air Area

The Seder will be at the home of our President Shoshi (and Izydor) Wilchfort in the Bel Air area.

There will be an amazing catered kosher meal. You may come in a robe and sandals (optional) and we

will reenact the Exodus together as well as have Parents Blessing their Children, the Priestly

Benediction and songs.

Pre-registration is a MUST. Call or email Linda Badger at lindabadger0713@yahoo.com

(310) 625-3146. Cost for members $35, non-members $40. and children under 12 $10.

Upon registration address will be given.

THERE IS A PLACE FOR YOU AT OUR SEDER! Register now since there is a limit of 30 Guests

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IT’S A WIN-WIN SITUATION

WE PLACE AN ADVERTISEMENT FOR YOUR BUSINESS IN THE PUBLICATION THAT WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT OUR

ANNUAL GALA ON MAY 27, 2017.

YOU DONATE A GIFT CERTIFICATE OR MERCHANDISE TO OUR

AUCTION THAT WILL BE HELD THAT EVENING. WHO WE ARE: Ahavat Torah Congregation is deeply committed to Tikkun Olam (healing the world through social action) within the community and the world. This past year, Ahavat Torah Congregation participated in a Thanksgiving Celebration for over 5000 veterans and their families (many of whom are struggling financially and are challenged in other ways as well).  We collected over 250 boxes of gently used clothing, over 200 pairs of brand new sneakers and shoes, bought hundreds of new toys and distributed all for free to some very appreciative men, women, and children at our booth on the Veteran's Administration's campus.  Some of our other Social Action activities include: Feeding the Hungry through SOVA, conducting Interfaith Activities, activities and outings with Chil-dren’s Institute, and supporting Jewish World Watch.

Social Action is an important part of our philosophy and the money that is collected from the Auction of your merchandise or gift certificates at this year’s Fifteenth Annual Anniversary Party on May 27, 2017 will be used to help fund these programs.

Your donation to Ahavat Torah is tax-deductible to the extent al-lowed by law and a written acknowledgement will be sent to you for your records. Please fill in the enclosed Donation Form and return it by May 7, 2017. Please send the donation to: Ahavat Torah, c/o Coleman Colla, 535 S. Curson #3H, Los Angeles, CA 90036.

With much appreciation, Arlene Rosenblatt Silent Auction Chairperson

Your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Ahavat Torah is a 501C(3). Tax identification number is 20-1000739. P.O. Box 442, Santa Monica, CA 90406 ▪343 South Church Lane, Brentwood CA 90049 (310) 362-1111▪ www.ahavattorahla.org

AHAVAT TORAH CONGREGATION One Torah, Many Teachers, One Community Committed to Repairing the World

Rabbi: Miriam Hamrell MHL,MAEd Cantorial Soloist: Gary Levine Associate Cantorial Soloist: Kimberly Haynes President: Shoshi Wilchfort Treasurer: Hal Jaffe Secretary: Mary Kalifon Board Members: Sophia Avants Linda Badger Debra Barrath Barbara Burbank Vivian Gold Ben Greenberg Gary Levine Rita Reuben Renee Schwartz Jonathan Troper Andrea Yahudian Executive Director and News-letter Editor: Linda Badger Past Presidents Judy Kollack Michael Stevens Rena Jaffe Jean Katz Ron Estroff Sid Rosenblatt Blanche Moss Ex-officio Members: Rabbi Miriam Hamrell Charles Hamrell, MD

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AHAVAT TORAH

One Torah, Many Teachers, One Community

PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW AND RETURN WITH YOUR GIFT CERTIFICATE BY April 27, 2017

Your donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law IRC Section 501C (3)Tax I.D. #20-1000739

P.O. Box 442, Sata Monica, CA 90406 343 Church Lane, Brentwood, CA 90049 (310)362-1111

www.ahavattorahla.org

Your donations are greatly appreciated. There will be a busi-ness size card advertisement for your company in our “SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS” publication.

DONOR INFORMATION Name (Business or Individual):_________________________________________________

Contact Person (If different than above)__________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip_______________________________________________________________ Email Address:_________________________________________ Phone ______________

DONATION INFORMATION Please describe in detail the item you are donating,

and any restrictions, blackout dates, or expiration date: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Fair Market Value ________; if you do not know, what starting bid should be used:___________ I will provide gift certificate Please design one for me Donor Signature_____________________________________________

Solicited by _________________________________ Phone #___________________________

MAIL TO: Ahavat Torah c/o Coleman Colla 535 South Curson Ave. #3H Los Angeles, CA 90036

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2017 AUCTION DONATIONS START THIS WEEK

Packets of donation letters and forms will be available after services this week. Any questions,

email Arlene at arlenesid@gmail.com

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"Special Guest Speakers will include alumnae of Congregation B'not Or who have successfully returned to their lives in the

community"

Rabbi Miriam Hamrell, Rev Shayna Lester and many of our members have been volunteers at the California Institution

for Women for years. Please join them on April 2nd to support and celebrate Pesach with the women at CIW.

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Enclose checks payable to Am Or Olam or click here for PayPal

Reservation Form IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Two government forms (CDCR 996 and CDC 181)  for clearance must be completed in full by everyone, and returned with the bottom of this flyer. (Click on each form to get a copy of it.)

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LAST SHABBAT

We were blessed to have Rabbi Corinne Copnick

give the Drash.

Rabbi Bruce and Gary conducted a beautiful service with readings in English

from the back pages of our Siddur.

Ellen with Arnie had her brother and sister-in- law visiting from Baltimore to witness the honor she received from UCLA for her career achievements.

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