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November – December 2017 | 12 Cheshvan 5778 – 13 Tevet 5778
Hanukkah Shabbat A BLUESY CELEBRATION SERVICE
Friday, December 15
With Jewish Blues Musician Saul Kaye
Upcoming Events
This Fall at Temple Emanuel...
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Talmud, Shavuot39a 39a Talmud, Shavuot We can't wait for you to join us as our community gathers at this most sacred time of year. Rosh Hashanah starts September 9. See page 4 for the schedule of services. For all information, visit tebh.org/HHDinfo. You can also watch live from anywhere at tebh.org/Livestream.
Bim Bam Shabbat
Our newest Tots program
In Partnership with PJ Library and the Jewish Federation of LA
Simchat Torah with Mostly Kosher
Sunday, September 30, 5:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary
Fridays, September 14, October 12, & November 9 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Bim Bam Shabbat is a Friday morning experience where we sing, play, and enjoy a story with Cantor Lizzie Weiss and Rabbi Adam Lutz. This service is designed for families with children 0-2 years old.
Sisters in the Sukkah Second Annual Event
Wednesday, September 26 7:00 pm, 300 N Clark Drive After the success of last year's Sisters in the Sukkah, we are back! Enjoy some custom Etrog Cocktails, wine and cheese. Then get to know the inspiring intergenerational women of our community with a moving teaching and a bit of brainstorming for the year to come! And always remember, friends are welcome.
First Year Baby Blessings Fruits of Our Lives
Sunday, September 30 4:30 pm, Early Childhood Center, Courtyard (In the Sukkah) On Sukkot, we welcome the first fruits of the harvest, and in that spirit we gather to bless our children born in the past year. Bring your baby to the Sukkah for a blessing to celebrate life and family, followed by Simchat Torah at 5:00 pm. 2
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We officially end the High Holy Days season as we open up the Torah all the way around our sanctuary, and dance the night away! Mostly Kosher returns for a fourth year in a row to bring to life this celebration. Let their amazing klezmer music energize you, and let the joyous act of dance take control!
Rabbi Aaron Teaches His Brother's Unique Biblical Commentary Genesis Ideology by David H. Aaron Wednesdays, Starting October 3 7:00 pm, Davidson-Shefer Hall In his new book Genesis Ideology: Essays on the Uses and Meanings of Stories, Dr. David H. Aaron, Professor of Hebrew Bible and History of Interpretation at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and brother of Rabbi Jonathan Aaron, explores the first book of the Torah. How did Genesis set the foundation for Jewish culture? How do the stories in Genesis reflect the history of the Israelites? What makes the Torah sacred? What can we learn today from reading these stories? Explore these questions and more in this seven-week class. For more information, email Events@tebh.org.
September‒ November 2018
The Sisterhood of Emanuel Challah Bakes
Shabbat Service Honoring Our Veterans
Join the sisterhood for the first bi-monthly bake of the Jewish New Year. Learn from some of our congregation’s best challah bakers!
On this Shabbat we honor the veterans in our congregation who devote their lives to defending our country.
Thursday, October 11, 7:00 pm, 8844 Burton Way
Monthly Wine & Cheese
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Friday, November 9 6:15 pm, Belle Chapel
Animal Blessings Shabbat Friday, October 12, 6:15 pm, Courtyard
Before Shabbat Unplugged Fridays, October 5 & November 2 7:15 pm, Belle Chapel Mix, mingle, sip, and nosh! Join us before every Shabbat Unplugged for delicious wine and cheese. For more information, visit tebh.org/Wine.
Shabbat Unplugged
Fridays, October 5 & November 2 8:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary* Temple Emanuel’s signature in-theround service features spiritually uplifting meditation and poetry. Come and feel the energy of this wonderful service while listening to music from our acoustic band. Enjoy a thoughtful short teaching by our clergy, or diverse and engaging special guests. *Friday, September 7, at 6:15 pm, join us in the Belle Chapel for Simply Shabbat Unplugged Style. We'll enjoy a more relaxed version of our in-theround service, saving our energy for Erev Rosh Hashanah on September 9!
Wisdom Circle
Starting Back up in October 2nd Wednesday of the Month 10:45 am, Belle Chapel Join our monthly social and informal luncheon for mature adults that begins with an invited speaker followed by a discussion. The Wisdom Circle meets from October through June, on the second Wednesday of the month. There is a modest cost for lunch: $5.00 for members and $7.00 for non-members. For more information, contact Devorah Servi, at 310.592.0321 or email Devorah@ChaiVillageLA.org.
Bring your beloved pets to receive a special blessing on this Shabbat, dedicated to Noah and all of the creatures he saved.
Behrendt Conversation Series #MeToo Learning Group and Task Force
Thursday, October 25; Thursday, November 15; and Tuesday, December 4, Location upon RSVP The Behrendt Conversation Series models how to engage in difficult conversations by inviting speakers with different ideologies. This year we will apply these lessons to a single issue: the aftermath of the #MeToo movement. This movement has highlighted sexual violence and challenged assumptions about our behavior. We are assembling a learning group and task force of congregants to communicate concerns of women and men. Apply to join at tebh.org/MeToo.
Poker Tournament
Night of Skill and Chance, to Raise Funds for Our Educational Programs—Brought to You by the Temple Emanuel Men's Club Sunday, October 28, 5:00 pm, Bess P. Maltz Center Come participate in our Texas Hold'em tournament to raise money for the synagogue and see who has the best poker face. Are you all in? The event will feature an opportunity drawing for exciting prizes. RSVP at tebh.org/Poker. Temple Topics
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HIGH HOLY DAYS
Schedule of Services 2018 · 5779
For more information, visit tebh.org/HHDinfo.
ROSH HASHANAH Service Times and Locations
SERVICE
TIME
DATE/VENUE
CLERGY, CHOIRS, AND MORE
EREV ROSH HASHANAH
Sunday, September 9
One Community***
Corwin Family Sanctuary
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
All Clergy*, Intergenerational Choir, String Trio
ROSH HASHANAH, 1 st DAY
Monday, September 10
Family Service
8:45 am – 10:30 am
Bess P. Maltz Center
Rabbi Sarah Bassin*, Rabbi Adam Lutz, Junior Cantor, Intergen. Choir
Adult Service
8:45 am – 11:20 am
Corwin Family Sanctuary
Rabbi Jonathan Aaron*, Cantor Lizzie Weiss
Contemplative Service
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Belle Chapel
Ryan Weiss
Tot Service
11:00 am – 11:30 am
Bess P. Maltz Center
Michelle Aaron, Rabbi Adam Lutz
Adult Service**
12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Corwin Family Sanctuary
Rabbi Jonathan Aaron*, Rabbi Sarah Bassin, Cantor Lizzie Weiss
Tashlich (Open to All)
5:00 pm
PCH & Temescal Canyon
All Clergy
ROSH HASHANAH, 2 nd DAY
Tuesday, September 11
Adult Service
Corwin Family Sanctuary
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
All Clergy, Rabbi Adam Lutz*, Family Choir
YOM KIPPUR
Service Times and Locations
SERVICE
TIME
KO L NID RE
DATE/VENUE
CLERGY, CHOIRS, AND MORE
Tuesday, September 18
Family Service
6:15 pm – 8:00 pm
Bess P. Maltz Center
Rabbi Jonathan Aaron*, Rabbi Adam Lutz, Junior Cantor, Intergen. Choir
Adult Service
6:15 pm – 8:30 pm
Corwin Family Sanctuary
Rabbi Sarah Bassin*, Cantor Lizzie Weiss, String Trio
Adult Service
9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Corwin Family Sanctuary
Rabbi Jonathan Aaron, Rabbi Sarah Bassin*, Cantor Lizzie Weiss, String Trio
YO M KIP P U R
Wednesday, September 19
Family Service
8:45 am – 10:30 am
Bess P. Maltz Center
Rabbi Sarah Bassin, Rabbi Adam Lutz, Junior Cantors, Intergen. Choir
Adult Service w/ Yizkor
8:45 am – 11:20 am
Corwin Family Sanctuary
Rabbi Jonathan Aaron*, Cantor Lizzie Weiss
Contemplative Service
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Belle Chapel
Ryan Weiss
Tot Service
11:00 am – 11:30 am
Bess P. Maltz Center
Michelle Aaron, Rabbi Adam Lutz
Adult Service w/ Yizkor** 12:00 pm – 2:35 pm
Corwin Family Sanctuary
Rabbi Jonathan Aaron*, Rabbi Sarah Bassin, Cantor Lizzie Weiss
Contemporary Issues Forum**
2:45 pm – 4:15 pm
Bess P. Maltz Center
Rabbi Sarah Bassin
Music, Meditation, and Jonah**
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Corwin Family Sanctuary
Rabbi Jonathan Aaron, with Congregant Participants
Corwin Family Sanctuary
All Clergy, Rabbi Laura Geller* (at 5:20)
Adult Neilah/Havdallah** 5:20 pm – 7:00 pm *Sermon
**Children’s Program runs concurrently with service. Reservations required (see page B on the forms).
*** You will notice that we have made one important change this year. On Rosh Hashanah Evening, instead of two services, we will offer one service and welcome the New Year together as One Community, a service in the Sanctuary at 7:30 pm. The music of this service will feature our Intergenerational Choir (we have wanted the energy of this choir in the sanctuary for years,) and the string trio that has led our Love Shabbat services. We believe this combination of music and community will provide the perfect start to the High Holy Days.
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Calendar of Services & Special Events Visit tebh.org/Calendar for our full schedule of events
September
October
November
Expression of Soul 10:00 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center
Simchat Torah Festival Service with Yizkor 10:00 am, Belle Chapel
YoPro Wine & Cheese 7:15 pm, Belle Chapel Shabbat Unplugged 8:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary
Saturday, September 1
Friday, September 7
Simply Shabbat Unplugged Style 6:15 pm, Belle Chapel
Saturday, September 8
Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center
Sunday, September 9 Erev Rosh Hashanah
Monday, September 10 Rosh Hashanah (1st Day)
Tuesday, September 11
Rosh Hashanah (2nd Day)
Friday, September 14 Simply Shabbat 6:15 pm, Belle Chapel
Saturday, September 15
Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center
Tuesday, September 18 Kol Nidre
Wednesday, September 19 Yom Kippur
Friday, September 21 Simply Shabbat 6:15 pm, Belle Chapel
Saturday, September 22
Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center
Wednesday, September 26
Monday, October 1
Friday, October 5
Friday, November 2
New Member Wine & Cheese 7:15 pm, Belle Chapel Shabbat Unplugged 8:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary
Saturday, October 6
Expression of Soul 10:00 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center
Friday, October 12
Animal Blessings Shabbat 6:15 pm, Courtyard
Saturday, October 13
Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center
Friday, October 19
Simply Shabbat 6:15 pm, Belle Chapel
Saturday, October 20
Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center
Friday, October 26
Simply Shabbat 6:15 pm, Belle Chapel
Saturday, October 27
Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center
Saturday, November 3
Expression of Soul 10:00 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center
Friday, November 9
Shabbat Service Honoring Our Veterans 6:15 pm, Belle Chapel
Saturday, November 10
Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center
Friday, November 16
Shabbat Spark 6:15 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary
Saturday, November 17
Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center
Friday, November 23 Simply Shabbat 6:15 pm, Belle Chapel
Saturday, November 24
Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center
Friday, November 23 Simply Shabbat 6:15 pm, Belle Chapel
Sisters in the Sukkah 7:00 pm, 300 N Clark Drive
Friday, September 28
Simply Shabbat Sukkot Service 6:15 pm, Belle Chapel
Saturday, September 29
Expression of Soul 10:00 am, Belle Chapel Shabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center
Sunday, September 30
First Year Baby Blessings 4:30 pm, In the ECC Sukkah Simchat Torah with Mostly Kosher 5:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary
Shabbat
A musical Shabbat service for the whole community! Friday, November 16, 6:15 pm Corwin Family Sanctuary
Have young children? Join us early for Little Sparklers at 5:30 pm! Watch select services online at tebh.org/Livestream Temple Topics
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When I first arrived
in Mannheim, my mother’s childhood home, my emotions were whirling. My daughter asked if we needed to worry about coming into Germany as Jews, and I assured her that we were perfectly safe. Yet I, too, was feeling a little strange, even though I also felt comfortable. I spotted my brother and my parents just as we were pulling up to the Maritim Hotel. I had a warm familial feeling inside of me. But when I returned our rental car to the main train station in the city, My mind flashed to black and white images and videos, which up to that moment, were the only way I had seen Germany. I kept hearing a voice in my head saying, “This country tried to annihilate my people,” and every face I saw as I walked the streets back to the hotel, I pictured in uniform. That feeling did not last very long, however. As I looked closer into the faces of those who passed by me, I realized that the people living in this city (and all others in Germany), were two and three generations removed from those who perpetrated crimes against the Jews. The German people have come a long way over the last
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eight decades, through reparation, through commemoration, and through education. The Germany of 2018 is not the Germany my family left eighty years before. I reflected on the fact that two of my twentysomething-year-old nephews were opening a cafe in Berlin. I thought about the power of returning, as a Jew, like them, and be accepted and welcomed, not just as a Jew, but as a human being.
where he served as Cantor until his death in 1955. I can’t imagine that my grandparents Hugo and Selma could have foreseen that 80 years after they were forced to flee Germany, their two children, four of their grandchildren, and all nine of their great-grandchildren would return to that very spot where they lived (28 Collinistrasse - see picture) to honor their son, and yet there we all were.
On Sunday, June 24, 2018, I sat in the social hall of the Mannheim Synagogue, listening to performances of some of the music written by my uncle, Dr. Samuel H. Adler, who was being honored by the city of Mannheim and the synagogue, for his accomplishments in contemporary music over the last six decades. The social hall was then named for my Uncle Sam, and in the sanctuary there was also a plaque for my Grandfather, Cantor Hugo Ch. Adler, who was the main Cantor of the Mannheim synagogue from 1920-1938. Shortly after Kristallnacht, my mother and her family left Germany and found their way first to New York, and then to Worcester, Massachusetts,
We visited the graves of my greatgreat grandparents, Augusta and Samuel Sohn. On it was written a phrase that said future generations would continue the lessons they taught. As we were leaving, my daughter reflected that she does feel as if she is carrying on the lessons we have taught her, and I believe that inside of those lessons were those given to me by my parents, and their parents, carried through the generations, and that in those lessons is a kernel of what the Sohn’s taught to their children. At that moment, standing in a cemetery of Mannheim, Germany, my ancestors’ home, I understood even more strongly the power of L’dor vador, the sustenance of generations.
It’s no secret that our society is experiencing a crisis of civility—that the mechanism in our culture that enabled debate for a greater purpose has given way to a public sphere that demeans, de-legitimates, and dehumanizes the ideological other. I have just returned from two weeks at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem studying what Jewish tradition offers for navigating a deteriorating society as moral leaders. Hartman scholar Tal Becker offered us two paradigms of how our leaders have engaged these kinds of toxic issues in the past. Aaron—as the high priest—even when his people were at their worst in the case of the golden calf, chose to stay with them as their leader. Moses, on the other hand, removed himself from the people so as not to lose perspective. Moses spent time in God’s presence and returned to the people with clear standards of behavior in the form of the Ten Commandments on how to behave. There are pros and cons for each approach to dealing with a deteriorating society. Aaron’s desire to stay with the people let him minimize damage. Had he not been around, perhaps they would have resorted to By worse than a golden calf. And yet in his choice to stay, he likely lost some sense of Rabbi Sarah Bassin much standards for himself. After all, he did justify his participation in idolatry. Moses, on the other hand, maintained a sense of moral clarity that enabled him to smash the golden calf upon his return. But his separation from the people allowed them to devolve further than they ever would have with him present. Moses and Aaron represent two different ways of taking on society’s ills.
Building Character And Building Society
We can choose our own moral integrity as our highest value like Moses and do our best to separate ourselves from the toxicity of our public debates. Or we can choose to be like Aaron and find ourselves in the muck of it all—hoping not to lose too much of ourselves as we face the ugly around us. In all likelihood, there will be times when we will need to be Moses and other times when we need to be Aaron. The trick is figuring out which situations demand which type of leadership.
The Genesis of a New Religious School Experience By Rabbi Adam Lutz
What will Judaism look like over the course This year, Cantor Lizzie Weiss and I are excited to pilot of the twenty-first-century? How will your children practice our music conservatory program (with additional Judaism when they become doctors, lawyers, engineers, arts and science programs coming in the future.) It artists, and chefs? These questions are at the center of is our goal that when your child graduates from our Genesis, Temple Emanuel’s newest educational Religious School programs such as Genesis, they program. Genesis brings new opportunities are prepared to live meaningful Jewish for Jewish children and teenagers to adult lives. However, we do not limit develop their Jewish identity through this preparation to religious matters. the practical arts and sciences. By infusing the study of Judaism Genesis is a first-of-its-kind with science and art fields, we educational experience intended equip our students with the to foster students’ love of Judaism tools they need to become Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills through STEAM (science, successful modern-day Jewish technology, engineering, art, adults in spiritual, academic, and mathematics). STEAM professional, and personal education reflects an increased contexts. We hope that your awareness of twenty-first- Conservatory | Laboratory children will join us on this century skill sets which are journey of innovation. increasingly interdisciplinary. As the new year 5779 starts, By exploring the ways that science this groundbreaking opportunity and art disciplines interact, students will take flight. We are so excited to learn how to innovate beyond the launch Genesis, and we look forward to constraints of a single field of study. Similarly, having your children join us in Genesis aims to bring Jewish tradition to life in a twentythis unique endeavor! first-century context by investigating the intersections of students’ Jewish identities with their practical, everyday To enroll your child in this unique after-school program, educational and career interests. visit tebh.org/RSRegistration. Temple Topics
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Our Temple Family
Mazel Tov to...
Condolences to…
Rabbi Sarah Bassin and Jordan Reimer, on their marriage Mallory Gamer and Joey Axelrod, on their marriage Rabbi Nicole Frances Berne from her parents Peri Ellen and Fred, and brother Jacob, celebrating the simcha of her ordination as rabbi Mari and Alexander Grodnik, on the birth of their daughter, Elle Vivian Grodnik Leslie Lazner and Bruce Geller, on their marriage Elle Gound and Eliav Kadosh, on their marriage Holly and Ronald Toplitzky, on the birth of their granddaughter, Elle Vivian Grodnik
Shelley Sinay Blumenfeld and Michael Blumenfeld and family, on the passing of her father, Sam Sinay Amanda Collin and family, on the passing of her brother, David Collin Jackie Kassorla and family, on the passing of her stepfather, Dr. Norman E. Friedmann Rabbi Laura Geller and family, on the passing of her husband, Richard Siegel Dana Maltz and family, on the passing of her husband, Morris (Chuck) M. Maltz Jerry Silverhardt and family, on the passing of his nephew, Lewis Silverhardt Gloria and Hector Ziperovich and family, on the passing of his father, Saul Ziperovich
Welcome to our New Members Terry Berland Emily Eitches Asher Emanuel and Matt Emanuel Elle and Eliav Kadosh Ali and David Lee Alana Leiter Jennifer Mejia Molly Fox and Stas Minsker Ian Pittluck Sandra Porter Laura Robbins and Tony Regenstreif
Krystal Bravo and Robert Rivani Linda and Mike Roberts Samantha Roth and Tom Ciapponi Michele and Michael Schaffer Laura Silver Galit Garrett and Jeff Thieme Sherri Morr and Paul Verger Elizabeth Verter Alisa Wecker and Eric Dahan Juliana White and Austin Farnaz and Abraham Zilkha
Welcome back!
Mazel Tov to Our B'nai Mitzvah Jack Goodman October 13, 2018 "I'm very proud to be a part of the long tradition of Bar Mitzvah and celebrating my heritage."
Natalie Herskovitz November 10, 2018 "Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence." –Helen Keller
Ruby Kemper November 10, 2018 "On my Bat Mitzvah day, everyday should feel that good."
Learn more about membership at tebh.org/Join
One Wednesday evening in March, Barry Brucker called and asked whether I would consider returning to Temple Emanuel as Interim Executive Director. The call was completely unexpected. Gloria and I discussed the pros and cons and I responded affirmatively the next day. After close to four years in retirement, I was back at work the following Monday. Two days later, I participated in my first weekly Wednesday staff meeting. These meetings kick off with Ellis Kirschenbaum a Good and Welfare segment during which we share Interim Executive Director recent events from our personal lives, whether positive or negative. When it was my turn, my only comment was, “Well, I’m back.” Someone asked in jest, “Is that good or is that welfare?” I’m very pleased to be able to report that it is a definite Good! The positive reception I have received from the Board and other congregants is most gratifying. The strength and dedication of the staff is impressive. The energy and vision of the clergy team is invigorating. On a personal note, the most important change in my life since I retired in 2014 is that Gloria and I have been blessed with two wonderful grandchildren. I’ve used my close to four-year sabbatical to read a few hundred books, cumulatively take our rescue dog for several thousand miles of walks, and had a great time overall. Thank you all for your warm welcome. I’m energized and will give Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills my very best efforts during this interim transition period. Looking ahead to the long-term, I am convinced Temple Emanuel’s best days are yet to come.
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Peter De Pelsmacker Controller
Please allow me to reintroduce myself. After 22 years, I am happy to return to my position as Controller for Temple Emanuel.
Between my first Controllership at Emanuel and now, I was employed for many years in the wind industry and in the medical referral industry, with 2,800 medical sites under contract. All these years later, I have recognized some friendly faces in the Temple Emanuel community. I also am struck by just how much has changed here for the better. And it doesn’t hurt that being back at Temple Emanuel makes me feel 20 years younger. I am so happy to be back, and I look forward to a long and productive second career as Controller.
Temple Emanuel in Photos Mamma Mia Shabbat!
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Contributions General Fund
In appreciation from Joyce Levine Judy Friedman Rudzi and Lew Rudzi Terri and Richard Wolf
Rabbi Aaron’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from Rabbi Sarah Bassin Lance Friedman In honor of Maya Gibson’s Bat Mitzvah, from Susan Jacobs Abigail Wolf’s Bat Mitzvah, from Emily and Jeffrey Wolf In memory of Norman Friedmann, from Irene and the Friedmann family Herman Gold, from Michele and Dr. Julian Gold and family
Rabbi Bassin’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from Leslie and Arthur Brodie Robin and Kevin Comstock Ann Del Monte Rabbi Aaron Lucas In honor of The wedding of Rabbi Sarah Bassin and Jordan Reimer, from Cathy and Mitch Reback The birth of Hudson Comstock, from Robin and Kevin Comstock
Cantor Weiss’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from Rabbi Sarah Bassin Judy Kramer In honor of Maya Gibson’s Bat Mitzvah, from Susan Jacobs Abigail Wolf’s Bat Mitzvah, from Jeffrey and Emily Wolf
Rabbi Geller’s Discretionary Fund In memory of Richard Siegel, from Peri Ellen Berne and Fred Berne, Jr. Richard Siegel, from Sandy Borak Richard Siegel, from Helene Harris Richard Siegel, from Michele and Alan Kaye Richard Siegel, from the Kuperstock family Richard Siegel, from Abby J, and Alan D. Levy Richard Siegel, from Julie Mason-Fram, Eric Fram, and Renée Mason Richard Siegel, from Karen and Rob Porper Richard Siegel, from Charlotte M. Schwartz Richard Siegel, from Flora Trostler and Dan Schwarzkopf
Gus Pollet Memorial Fund In memory of Gus Pollet, from Jill Cahn and family Gayle Jagoda and family Judy Narvid and family Alys Pollet
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Yahrzeit Fund
In memory of Melba Abrams, from Stan and Joan Abrams Philip Alberts, from Sylvia Alberts Jayson Alberts, from Sylvia Alberts Adel Anbinder, from Sima Myaskovsky Samuel Aronberg, from Drs. Charles and Sandra Aronberg Paul Banks, from Bobbe Banks Salkowitz Cantor Baruch and Claire Cohon, from Dora Stollman Rhoda Bear, from Michael and Debra Bear Louis Cherry, from Jeff Cherry Hal Coskey, from Rhea Coskey and family Hal L. Coskey, from Don and Eileen Coskey Fracchia, Jamie Fracchia, Anthony Fracchia, and Jaxon Bellet Gene Costin, from Mitzi Costin Gene Costin, from Cathy, Mickey, Isaac and Mia Reback Lottie Erlich, from Iris and Gordon Cutler Sam and Anne Harris, from Tanis and Art Harris Benjamin Goldman, from Ann L. Goldman Lynn Horowitz, from David Horowitz Rose Goodman, from Larry, Patty, Greg and Jeff Goodman Golda Igdal, from Elisa and Nison Adeff Gregory and Sergio Igdal, from Elisa and Nison Adeff Besse Isenberg, from Helene I. Laub Max R. Kahn, from Charlene and Sanford Kornblum Estelle Kandell, from Toby and Roger Brooks Arthur Kaplan, from Bonnie and Ronald Fein Murray Kassorla, from Ronnie and Jackie Kassorla Rabbi Jay Kaufman, from Alys Pollet Sherry Kavin, from Irma Kavin Myrna Kiek, from Judy and Ron Kabrins Regina Kluger, from the Wecker family Roberta Knaster, from Ronda and Stanley Breitbard Roberta Knaster, from Belinda and Jeff Pop and family Bluma Kornblum, from Charlene and Sandy Kornblum Irving Kornblum, from Charlene and Sandy Kornblum Schuyler Krebs, from Ann Del Monte Beatrice Kreeger, from Muriel Kreeger and family Beatrice Kreeger and Gladys Friedman, from Lindy Friedman Sobel and Marvin Sobel Frances Lander, from Adele Lander Burke Isidore Lander, from Adele Lander Burke Henry Lipschultz, from Pamela and David Bennett Aaron Mannis and Haim Zakar, from Lisa and Izak Zakar Marx Newman, from Harriette Hirsch Joan Osadchey and Esther Schanzer Fishman, from Lisa Gilman-Schanzer and Orven Schanzer Toby Perel, from David Perel Philip Raby, from Mickey Keys Piroska Roth, from the Roth family Lou Shapiro, from Carey and Danny Simon Gale Sklar, from Edmund Knerr Meyer Solomon, from Michael and Diane Solomon Anne Spektor, from Harriette Hirsch Lillian Topper, from Muriel Kreeger and family Edward Trostler, from Flora Trostler and Dan Schwarzkopf Blanche Wecker, from the Wecker family Albert Weiss, from Sandra Weiss Borak
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Leadership Clergy
Jonathan Aaron, Senior Rabbi Sarah Bassin, Associate Rabbi Lizzie Weiss, Cantor Adam Lutz, Rabbi Educator Laura Geller, Rabbi Emerita
Senior Staff Ellis Kirschenbaum, Interim Executive Director Stacy Kesner, M.A., Early Childhood Center Director Alex Kojfman, Director of Communications & Membership Peter De Pelsmacker, Controller
Board of Directors Barry Brucker, President Myra Lurie, Executive Vice President Eric Muhlheim, VP Finance & Treasurer Farhad Novian, VP Legal Affairs Mark Schwartz, VP Development & Secretary Kristin Jameson, VP Governance & Synagogue Operations Bonnie Nissenbaum, VP Marketing Jan Block and Judie Fention, Co-VP Membership
Directors – Committee Chairs Scott Stone, Facilities Tony Storm, Religious School Lewis Rudzki, Human Resources
Directors Harold Brook Nancy Lee Jeff Wolf Noah Furie Julian Javor Jackie Kassorla Jack Quinn Peter Siegel Pamela Bennett Simone Friedman Samuel Kolstad Danielle Soto (YoPro) Kenneth Stempel
Venue Locations 300 N Clark Drive Belle Chapel Clergy Offices Corwin Family Sanctuary
Courtyard Early Childhood Center Foyer Greer Social Hall
8844 Burton Way Administrative Offices Bess P. Maltz Center Beyt Midrash Conference Room
Davidson-Sheffer Hall Family Center Room Weinberg Auditorium Youth Lounge
Pillar Members Pillar members are a special group of donors whose contributions go to the heart of our operating budget—they are the lifeblood that allows us to continually create innovative, cutting-edge programs and sustain our thriving congregation. Pillar donors strengthen Temple Emanuel by giving annually in addition to their membership. In appreciation, special Pillar perks include: ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙
Pillar's name on our Sanctuary Recognition wall Complimentary reserved parking during the High Holy Days Early entry to all High Holy Days services taking place in the Corwin Family Sanctuary Guest passes at High Holy Days (Double Chai and above) Free participation in our Mishloach Manot Purim gift giving (L'dor V'dor and above)
Joining is easy, and membership has a tremendous impact. Contact Tannaz Lavian Gatto, Development Coordinator, at Tannaz@tebh.org or 310.409.4640 for more information. Learn more at tebh.org/Pillar. Bonim (Builders) Kathy Javor and Julian Javor Malachim (Angels) Sheryl & Jon Sokoloff Tzadikim Sari and Shahram Melamed L’dor V’dor Nadine & Harold Davidson Barbara Coyne & Jeffrey Hendel Marilyn & Jeffrey Katzenberg Helene & Arthur (z"l) Laub Shana & Don Passman Sylvia Price Kate Capshaw & Steven Spielberg Sustaining Anonymous Lili & Jon Bosse Sue & Barry Brucker Toni & Bruce Corwin Myra Lurie & David Goldman Blanche Howard Abby & Alan Levy Julie & Ken Moelis Belinda & Jeff Pop Ron & Shelley Singer Double Chai Renee & Harold Brook Bonnie & Bernie Goler Janice White & Gene Krieger (z"l) Pearle Rae & Mark Levey Lilly & David Lewis Nancy & Stephen Paul Kathleen & Larry Paul Jill & Dennis Roach Michal & Ken Salkin Marcia & Dick Schulman Lisa & Mark Schwartz Susan Resnick West & David West Elisa Newman-White, M.D. & Andrew White
Chai Isa & Bill Aron Arleen & Sam Bachner Lynda Barrad Cynthia & Neal Baseman Pamela and David Bennett Roberta (z"l) & Elliot Berkowitz Robert Bird Jan & Alan Block Ronda & Stanley Breitbard Deborah & Gabriel Brener Barbara Bruser & Richard Clark Iris & Gordon Cutler Brad Donenfeld Allison & Michael Druyanoff Rita & Izzy Eichenstein Lorraine & Jerry Factor Jane & Max Factor III Bonnie & Ronald Fein Bunni & Murray Fischer Elayne Garber & John Forbess Linda & Gary Goldfein Patty & Larry Goodman Andie & Larry Harrow Roberta Holland Kristin & John Jameson Judy & Ron Kabrins Aviva & Aric Kadosh Gloria Kaplan Terri & Michael Kaplan Vickie & Fred Kaplan Judy Karlan Ruth Karp Jackie Kassorla Fran & Don Kates Joyce & Harvey (z"l) Kates Michelle & Alan Kaye Sue & Bob Kazdan Linda & Ross Kemper Barbara & Stuart Klabin Char & Sandy Kornblum Joyce Krawll Nancy & John Lee Marcia & Ron Levenson Rochelle & Richard Maize Jeanne & Leonard Marks Stacey Mickell
Jody Minsky Lauren & Eric Muhlheim Farhad Novian Corinne Auge & Laurent Opman Vicki Reynolds & Murray Pepper Ondania & David Pick Alys Pollet Elizabeth & William Quicksilver Jack Quinn Cathy Costin & Mitch Reback Carol & Jerry Redston Claudia & Bruce Resnikoff Nancy Davis & Kenneth Rickel Ronda & Fred Rose Sally & Ron Rosenblatt Alissa & Warren Roston Mary & Robb Rothman Paula & Allan Rudnick Louise & Robert Schwab Karen Breslow & Bobby Schwartz Diane Vanette & Sander Schwartz Marla (z"l) & Richard Seff Leslie & Scott Shlecter Phyllis Shlecter Hope Stevens & Peter Siegel Marilyn (z"l) & Edgar Simon Linda Smith Terri & Michael Smooke Annika & Abe Somer Laurie Goodman & Don Spetner Lisa & Adam Stoll Lorrie & John Stone Karl Thurmond Holly & Ronald Toplitzky Sunnye & Richard Tuch Cathy & Len Unger Halina Wachtel Sheila & William Wasserman Karen (z"l) & Sandy Weiner Susan and Geoffrey Wharton Penny & Bob White Joan Cohen Wilson & Chuck Wilson Marilyn Weltman Wizenberg & Howard Wizenberg Leah Bishop & Gary Yale Marcie & Howard Zelikow
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