temple topics: november - december 2015

AnnualHanukkah

PartySaturday,

December 125:30 pm, Greer Social Hall

Holiday Fun with Latkes, Lights & MoreWith human foosball, Disneyland Ticket Giveaway, and a special performance by A Cappella Group

November – December 2015 19 Cheshvan–19 Tevet 5776

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Upcoming Events

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 [email protected].

Tipsy Torah Hanukkah Premiere PartySaturday, 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.

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NovemberSunday, November 1Holiday Boutique 9:30 am, Greer Social HallCutting My Hair in Jerusalem 3:00 pm, Bess P. Maltz Center

Friday, November 6Family Retreat 5:00 pm, Brandeis-Bardin InstituteSimply Shabbat 7:00 pm, Belle ChapelOm 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 CenterBat Mitzvah: Amanda Cohen 4:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary

Friday, November 13Tot Shabbat 6:00 pm, Belle Chapel Roven Family Shabbat Unplugged Featuring Amy Robinson Katz's Prayersong 7:00 pm, Corwin Family SanctuaryMy Time 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel

Saturday, November 14Expression of Soul (Abbreviated) 9:30 am, Belle ChapelShabbat Morning @Emanuel Featuring Amy Robinson Katz & Friends' Hal'lu 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center

Friday, November 20Simply Shabbat 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel

Saturday, November 21Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle ChapelShabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center

Friday, November 27Simply Shabbat 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel

Saturday, November 28Expression of Soul (Abbreviated) 9:30 am, Belle ChapelShabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center

Tuesday, November 30Workshop: Entertainment Professionals Networking Into Your Next Job 10:00 am, Beyt Midrash

DecemberFriday, December 4 Simply Shabbat 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel

Saturday, December 5Expression of Soul (Extended) 10:00 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz CenterTipsy Torah: Hanukkah Premiere Party 8:00 pm, Offsite

Friday, December 11 Tot Shabbat 6:00 pm, Belle Chapel Roven Family Shabbat Unplugged 7:00 pm, Corwin Family SanctuaryMy Time 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel

Saturday, December 12Expression of Soul (Abbreviated) 9:30 am, Belle ChapelShabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz CenterAnnual Hanukkah Party Featuring SIX13 A Cappella Group 5:30 pm, Greer Social Hall

Tuesday, December 15Webinar 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 18 Simply Shabbat 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel

Saturday, December 19Expression of Soul (Abbreviated) 9:30 am, Belle ChapelShabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center

Friday, December 25Simply Shabbat 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel

Saturday, December 26Expression of Soul (Abbreviated) 9:30 am, Belle ChapelShabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz CenterBar Mitzvah: Dov Sikowitz 4:30 pm, Offsite

Calendar of Services & EventsAll Shabbat services now start at 7:00 pmTot Shabbat, preceding The Roven Family Shabbat Unplugged and My Time Services, will take place at 6:00 pm.

Visit tebh.org/Calendar for our full schedule of events and programs.

zooga: yoga for kids.

Family Center 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.

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, [email protected].

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Temple Emanuel LeadershipBoard of DirectorsPresident: Lisa GreerVP Education: Myra LurieVP Governance: Kristin JamesonVP Legal Affairs: Jeffrey WolfVP Marketing: Bonnie NissenbaumCo-VP Membership: Lilly LewisCo-VP Membership: Farhad NovianVP Programming & Adult Education:

Diane VanetteVP Pulpit: Amy CohenVP Religious Activities: Israel EichensteinVP Religious School: Farhad NovianVP Resource Development & Secretary:

Mark SchwartzVP Treasurer: Eric MuhlheimImmediate Past President: Dr. Elisa Newman-White Immediate Past Treasurer: Brian Weinberg

ClergyRabbi Laura Geller, Senior RabbiRabbi Jonathan Aaron, Senior RabbiRabbi Sarah Bassin, Associate RabbiCantor Lizzie Weiss, Interim Cantor

Senior StaffExecutive Director: Eric G. ReiterDirector, Development: Julie MachtDirector, Early Childhood Center:

Stacy Kesner, M.A.Director, Marketing & Engagement: Jennifer PaulDirector, Religious School & Family Center:

Sara-Jean Lipmen

Condolences to…Joy Brook and family, on the death of

her husband, Malcolm BrookThe family of Milton Golden, on his deathBeth 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

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

Our Temple FamilyWelcome to our New MembersAndrew BlockAdam Bonoff PaulsenMarcelle and Freddy BrandLindsey and Richard BruckerAnnie and Ben CaspiShara CooperAdah and Aaron EllenportSilvina and Sam FrankielSergio FurtadoNicole GipeMari and Alex GrodnikGabrielle Pinkwasser Hawkes and Jeff

HawkesDenise and Ron KeinanSamantha Lefkowitz and Devin

BarshayAlana Lefkowitz and Jake KucheckSydney Borman and Brian MansouriJohn MargolisGraham MarkleyLisa and Ronen MintzSima MyaskovskyNathan NissaniKatherine Shiel and Zachary OkyleBonnie Pastor and Ben PomerantzMadeleine Huttenback and Andrew

RansfordEve RodskyMarsha RosenbergSheri Bloomberg and Michael

RosenblumKristin Lancione and Elan RuspoliYasmin and Orie SagieAaron SchwarzkopfZacary SchwarzkopfAlex TuchRachel Honig and Jeff VertunElla Foux and Eran WeinbergJonathan WhiteNaz YadegarMaddie and Evan ZariderMatthew Zarider

Visit tebh.org/Join to learn about membership.

John AdlerHarold BrookBarry BruckerBunni FischerJulian Javor

Jackie KassorlaDr. Jack QuinnLewis RudzkiJennifer StempelTony Storm

Mazel Tov to OurB'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

New Bereavement Support GroupTemple 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.

Dov Sikowitz December 26, 2015

"Be the change you wish to see in the world." — Ghandi


Religious SchoolPre-Kindergarten through Twelfth GradeTemple 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: [email protected] or 310.409.2950.

Temple Emanuel SchoolsJewish Education for All AgesEducation 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 CenterStarting at two years and two monthsOur 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: [email protected] or 310.276.9776.

Visit tebh.org/Schools for more information on all of our schools.


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 [email protected].

Tikkun Olam in Our Community

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 [email protected].

Contemporary Issues Forums: Reflection & Partnerships

Celebrating Community: Recognition & SupportTemple 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.

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 non-profits worldwide participating in the mitzvah of tzedakah during this year's Giving Tuesday, December 1, 2015, and we thank you for your support.


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.”

Supporting Our TemplePoker Tournament: A “Full House”

A Big Thank You To OurTemple 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)

Julian Javor

Silvio’s Photo Works (Silvio Bello)

Stone Construction (John Stone)

Gary Yale

Holiday Boutique: Shopping & SupportingThe 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.

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.

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.

Early Childhood Center NAEYC Re-AccreditedCongratulations 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.


Lifelong Learning Classes

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 [email protected] 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 MidrashCost: FreeLed by: Rabbi Jonathan AaronRegistration: 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, 19Where: Beyt MidrashCost: FreeLed by: Cantor Lizzie WeissRegistration: 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.

Intro to JudaismWhen: Wednesdays, 7:00–9:00 pm October 14, 21, 28 November 4, 18 December 2, 9, 16Where: Davidson-Sheffer HallCost: $280 ($200 for members of the Union for Reform Judaism- affiliated congregations)Led by: Rabbi Sarah BassinRegistration: 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.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 sessionLed by: Jen Stempel and Ellie LaycookRegistration: 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.

Beginning Again: The Book of Genesis Through the Eyes of RashiWhen: Sundays, 9:30–11:00 am October 11, 18, 25 November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 December 6, 13, 20, 27Where: Clergy LibraryCost: $100 for 12 classes; $10 per classLed by: Chaim PlotzkerRegistration: 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.

HUC College Commons Webinar When: December 15, 7:00 pmWhere: Conference RoomCost: FreeRegistration: 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.

Current Offerings: Fall 2015

The “Season Of Mussar”When: Mondays, 7:00–8:30 pm Starting on October 12Where: Conference RoomCost: $100Led by: Bonnie PastorRegistration: 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.

Hebrew Crash CourseWhen: Sundays, 9:30 – 10:30 amWhere: 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.


Lifelong Learning Classes

Adult B’nai Mitzvah Year One: Decoding HebrewWhen: Sundays, Starting January 10 Where: Family Center RoomCost: $180, Members OnlyLed by: Cantor Lizzie WeissRegistration: 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.

Intro to JudaismWhen: Wednesdays, 7:00–9:00 pm January 6, 13, 20, 27 February 3, 10, 17, 24 March 2, 16Where: Davidson-Sheffer HallCost: $280 ($200 for members of the Union for Reform Judaism- affiliated congregations)Led by: Rabbi Sarah BassinRegistration: 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.

Jewish Holiday CookingWhen: 2:00–4:00 pm February 21 for Shabbat April 17 for Passover June 5 to make ChallahWhere: Temple Kitchen(s)Cost: Members — $40 per session Non-Members — $45 per sessionLed by: Jen Stempel and Ellie Laycook Registration: Open

Make Bubbe proud. Learn to make the dishes traditionally featured on the Jewish holiday table.

Through the Eyes of RashiWhen: Sundays, 9:30–11:00 am January 24, 31 February 7, 21, 28 March 13, 20, 27 April 3, 10, 17Where: Clergy LibraryCost: $100 for 12 classes; $10 per classLed by: Chaim PlotzkerRegistration: Open

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.

How to Be An AdultWhen: Thursday, January Where: Beyt Midrash Cost: Free Led by: Various ExpertsRegistration: 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.

Coming Soon: Winter 2016

The “Season Of Mussar”When: Mondays, 7:00–8:30 pm Where: Conference RoomCost: $100Led by: Bonnie PastorRegistration: 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.

YogaWhen: 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.

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 13Where: Family Center RoomCost: $295Led by: Ahuva RosenblumRegistration: 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

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 [email protected] or call 310.409.2950.


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 fromErin and Nattan HollanderPhyllis Shlecter In honor of Jake Landsberg’s Bar Mitzvah, from Melanie

and Barry LandsbergIn memory of Malcolm Brook, from Joy BrookSam Goldman, from David Goldman and

Myra LurieSydney Sperling, from the Sperling and

Rocklin families

Rabbi Aaron’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation fromPhyllis Shlecter In honor of Jake Landsberg’s Bar Mitzvah, from Melanie

and Barry Landsberg Skylar Quinn’s Bat Mitzvah, from Genia and

Bruce QuinnIn memory of Bella and Saul Friedman, from Lester and

Simone FriedmanMilton Golden, from Jo Anne GoldenArthur Laub, from Helene Laub and

Deborah LaubRuth 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 weddingAnn Goldman Ann and Avi Magid Phyllis ShlecterBill and Sheila Wasserman, in honor of

Jewish World Watch

Cantor Weiss’s Discretionary FundIn appreciation fromRenee MasonPhyllis 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

KelterIn memory of Gladys Natalie Bloom, from Penelope

Rosenberg

Yahrzeit Fund In memory of Esther Altabet, from Rhea Coskey and familyStephanie Barber, from Bobbe Banks

SalkowitzEster Blachman, from Rochel and Cayla

BlachmanBenny Borys, from Larry, Tillie, Geoff and

Alex BorysAnn Davidson, from Gary and Linda GoldfeinArnold Degen, from Esther DegenHelen Dorn, from Joy and Mal BrookMilton Gershaw, from Gary GershawRuth Schanzer Gilman, from Lisa Gilman

and Orven SchanzerKatherine Goldblatt, from Stanley GoldblattHildreth Harrison, from Holly and Ron

Toplitzky and familyPaul Hirsch, M.D., from Harriette Hirsch George Klein, from Sylvia AlbertsRabbi Berthold Kleinberg, from Connie BennettKarl Kleinberg, from Connie BennettBert Knaster, from Ronda and Stanley

BreitbardBert Knaster, from Belinda and Jeffrey Pop

and family

Anita Kohn, from Herbert KohnAaron Kumetz, from Nancy and John LeeRuth Lasman, from Nancy BarthHerman Millman, from Nancy and Allen

KramerPaul Minsky, from Jody Minsky and familyEsther Molnar, from Jan and Alan Block and

familyStanley Muskat, from Jeffrey and Belinda

Pop and familyJoseph Najdicz, from Eileen, Graham and

Lindsey MarkleyGabriel Nichols, from Diane and Michael

SolomonMarika O'Dell, from Jan and Alan BlockEthel Polsky, from Michael and Diane

SolomonSamuel Pop, from Belinda and Jeff Pop and

familyNettie Robman, from Susan Robman and

the Robman familyPhil Robman, from Susan Robman and the

Robman familyLeonard Rosenthal, from Dr. and Mrs. Neil

Paul RosenthalAlice Ross, from Al and Bobbie Sapper Karl Roth, from Radell SimonHelen Sapper, from Al and Bobbie SapperErnest Schnesel, from Frann LefkowitzMania Schwartz, from Elisa and Nison AdeffSol Seff, from Marla and Richard SeffJoe Sein, from Lois and Morey SeinEarl Sheffer, from Hinda Lee ShefferBernice Sheinart, from Shelley and Ronald

SingerCharles Sherman, from Fran and Don KatesAlvin H. Simon, from Radell SimonFay Slavitt, from Robert and David SlavittMargaret Springer, from Diana and Josef FarahiMollie Sternig, from Sandra Sternig-

Babcock, Ph.D.Irwin Topper, from Muriel Kreeger and familyE. Myriam Turbow, from Jackie and Stan

GottliebLeo Turkell, from Renée Turkell Brook Roger Wakefield, from Muriel Kreeger and

familyAlbert Wallen, from Martin WallenAaron Joseph Weiss, from Sandy BorakTod Winkler, from Helen W. Rogaway

Contributions

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 FundShabbat 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.

Visit tebh.org/Support-Us to learn about ways to support our Temple.


AngelKobor FamilySheryl & Jon SokoloffKarl Thurmond

TzadikimKathy & Tommy & Julian JavorMarcie & Howard Zelikow

L’dor V’dorNadine & Harold DavidsonBarbara Coyne & Jeffrey HendelMarilyn & Jeffrey KatzenbergHelene & Arthur LaubShana & Don PassmanSylvia PriceStephanie Haymes Roven

& Charles RovenKate Capshaw & Steven Spielberg

SustainingAnonymousLili & Jon BosseSue & Barry BruckerToni & Bruce CorwinMyra Lurie & David GoldmanLisa & Josh GreerBlanche HowardAbby & Alan LevyJulie & Ken MoelisCathy & Steve NeedlemanBelinda & Jeff PopMarcia & Dick SchulmanRon & Shelley SingerLaurie Goodman & Don Spetner

Double ChaiJay GlazerBonnie & Bernie GolerPatty & Larry GoodmanFran & Don KatesJanice White & Gene Krieger (z"l)Marcia & Ron LevensonPearle Rae & Mark LeveyLilly & David LewisAnne & Harold MillsFarhad NovianJill & Dennis RoachBrian RosensteinLisa & Mark SchwartzLeslie & Scott ShlecterAbraham SteinBunny & Jerry (z"l) SteinbaumJane & Les TrachmanSusan Resnick West & David WestElisa Newman-White, M.D.

& Andrew White

ChaiIsa & Bill AronDenise & Terry AvchenArleen & Sam BachnerLynda BarradNancy BarthCynthia & Neal BasemanRoberta & Elliot BerkowitzAlberta Stahl BilsonJan & Alan BlockHelene & Ben BostonBarbara & Morton BowmanRonda & Stanley BreitbardDeborah & Gabriel BrenerRenee & Harold BrookBarbara Bruser & Richard ClarkMitzi CostinIris & Gordon CutlerBrad DonenfeldAllison & Michael DruyanoffRita & Izzy EichensteinLorraine & Jerry FactorJane & Max Factor III

Bonnie & Ronald FeinJessica & Ben FeingoldBunni & Murray FischerElayne Garber & John ForbessKim Zeitlin-Gold & Victor GoldMilton GoldenLinda & Gary GoldfeinCarol GoldsmithAndie & Larry HarrowHarriette HirschRoberta HollandKristin & John JamesonJudy & Ron KabrinsAviva & Aric KadoshBrooke & Adam KanterGloria KaplanJanet Levine & Steve KaplanTerri & Michael KaplanVickie & Fred KaplanJudy KarlanRuth KarpShirley KartonJackie KassorlaJoyce & Harvey KatesMichelle & Alan KayeSue & Bob KazdanLinda & Ross KemperLauren & Richard KingBarbara & Stuart KlabinChar & Sandy KornblumJoyce KrawllEllen & Dennis LavinthalNancy & John LeeAmy Cohen & Sid LevinsonPamela Skaist Levy & Jefery LevyLeslie & Clifford Gilbert-LurieRochelle & Richard MaizeJeanne & Leonard MarksStacey MickellJody MinskyLauren & Eric MuhlheimJanet & Mark NoahCorinne Auge & Laurent OpmanNancy & Stephen PaulKathy & Larry Paul

Vicki Reynolds & Murray PepperOndania & David PickAlys PolletElizabeth & William QuicksilverJack QuinnCathy Costin & Mitch RebackCarol & Jerry RedstonClaudia & Bruce ResnikoffRonda & Fred RoseSally & Ron RosenblattAlissa & Warren RostonLois Roston (z"l)

& Ellsworth Roston (z"l)Mary & Robb RothmanPaula & Allan RudnickLouise & Robert SchwabKaren Breslow & Bobby SchwartzDiane Vanette & Sander SchwartzTamar & Randy SeffMarla & Richard SeffPhyllis ShlecterHope Stevens & Peter SiegelMarilyn & Edgar SimonLinda SmithTerri & Michael SmookeAnnika & Abe SomerLisa & Adam StollLorrie Stone & John StoneSusan & Peter StraussHolly & Ronald ToplitzkySunnye & Richard TuchWendy & Bryan TurnerSarelyn Wager & Robert TurnerCathy & Len UngerHalina WachtelSheila & William WassermanKaren & Sandy WeinerEstelle WeisbergPenny & Bob WhiteJoan Cohen Wilson & Chuck WilsonMarilyn Weltman Wizenberg

& Howard WizenbergLeah Bishop & Gary YaleRachel & 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.

Pillar Members

Visit tebh.org/Support-Us to learn about ways to support our Temple.

Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills8844 Burton Way (at corner of Herzl Way)Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Main 310.288.3737

Clergy 310.288.3742

Membership 310.409.2942

Accounting 310.409.4650

Venue Rentals 310.409.4644

Religious School 310.409.2950 tebh.org/Schools/ReligiousSchool

Early Childhood Center 310.276.9776 tebh.org/ECC

Family Center 310.409.2950 tebh.org/Schools/Family-Center

Website tebh.org

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Make sure your next special event fulfills its most memorable potential. Whether you are hosting a wedding, engagement party, bar or bat mitzvah, bris, or important meeting, the premier venues at Temple Emanuel will accommodate your individual needs and preferences. All religious, secular, social, and civic events are welcome. For more information, or to schedule a private tour, contact Lia Fischer: [email protected], 310.409.4644.

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temple topics: november - december 2015

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