Summer 2020 | Kayitz 5780
The COVID Crisis
How Jewish Family Service of LA Helps Families in Need by Shana Passman, Director at JFSLA
Over the last couple of months, we have all experienced the immense anxiety of the COVID-19 public health crisis changing the way we must conduct our lives – and yet the impact is far greater for the most vulnerable people in our Los Angeles community. People have felt the world turn upside down – suddenly they don’t know how they’ll feed their families, make ends meet, stay in their homes, or just stay healthy and safe. Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles has responded with expanded services, comprehensive support, and added capacity to meet the needs of all those who depend on us. We have ensured that our critical, life-sustaining services remain available to those who need them most, including: ∙ Delivering over 8,000 meals each week to over 800 seniors. ∙ Providing nutritious groceries to over 3,000 families a month at our SOVA pantries. ∙ Keeping our three domestic abuse shelters open and safe at this time of critical need. ∙ Mobilizing our 55 social workers to provide phone and telehealth support to over 2,000 individuals. ∙ Keeping our JFS Community Resource Line open and available to anyone in need: 877-275-4537. We have been able to do this thanks to the outpouring of generosity and compassion from the Los Angeles community. If you would like to contribute to the JFS Emergency Response Fund, you can do so by visiting www.jfsla.org/emergency-response-fund. You can help support our mission of creating a kinder, more compassionate Los Angeles where no one must navigate life alone.
Organizing to Survive and Thrive Tzedakah U’mishpat by Diane Vanette, Volunteer Leader at One LA-IAF
One LA-IAF organizes people across lines of race, class, ethnicity, religion, geography and political perspective to fix the deep and deadly holes in the fabric of our society. Since COVID-19, we have been training new leaders to address the inequities that have become even more visible and face the new challenges before us. Having met with over 350 diverse families in the last two months, we hold house meetings to listen, deliberate and organize as One LA. It is institutions, like Temple Emanuel, that pay dues to One LA, so that we can build the relationships necessary to acquire sustainable power to create the Los Angeles and California that we all deserve. We are currently fighting to support all essential workers, including undocumented workers, so that they can be safe and so no one gets left behind. Undocumented workers contribute $3 billion in state and local taxes in California. Providing them with economic relief is both a matter of justice and sound public policy. At a statewide action, we asked the Governor to permanently expand the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) to include any tax filer who uses an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). We are working with city and county leaders to provide COVID-19 testing, contact tracing, supportive isolation, and work force development to help revive our economy as well as working on the plan to help renters and landlords survive the crisis. I began this work with Rabbi Geller in 2004 and welcome all interested in helping.
Our Temple Family
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Welcome to Our New Members... Susan & Don Davis Jessica Fischer & Jason Schiff Melissa Martinez & Alex Mezey Stacy & Ricardo Rozen Anna & Michael Tounian
B'nai Mitzvah–Mazel Tov! Matthew Hanasab August 15, 2020 "I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination." –Jimmy Dean
Mazel Tov to... Ava Azizi, Jeff, Grace & Vivian Faust on the birth of Charlie Faust Rabbi Sarah Bassin & Jordan Reimer on the birth of their son, Ronan Wyle Bassin-Reimer Rita & Izzy Eichenstein on the birth of their grandson, Kip Ezra Fyhrie Erynn & Joshua Kuyt on the birth of their daughter, Georgia Elizabeth Molly Fox & Stas Minsker on the birth of their son, Albert Zev Eliezer Fox Minsker Belinda & Jeff Pop on the birth of their granddaughter, Ariana Emmanuelle Weinstock Hope Stevens & Pete Siegel on the birth of their granddaughter, Phoebe Putnam Zenz Rachel & Eric Wagner on the birth of their daughter, Stella
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Condolences to… Shelley MacEwen on the passing of Shelley’s mother, Ethel Abel Sam Bachner & family on the passing of Sam's wife, Arleen Bachner Abe & Debra Carnow on the passing of Abe’s mother, Marilyn Carnow Margery Chirchick on the passing of Peter Chirchick Andrea Kune-Clark, Woody Clark & Paxton Clark on the passing of Andrea’s mother, Inga Kune Nancy Davis & Ken Rickell & family on the passing of Nancy's son, Jason Davis Adam & Eliza Green & family of the passing of Adam’s mother, Grace Green Adam Kanter & family on the passing of Adam’s sister, Victoria Kanter Alan & Michelle Kaye & family on the passing of Alan’s father, Barry Kaye and mother, Carole Kaye Kara, David & Matthew Hurwitz and Barbara Klein on the passing of Kara's father and Barbara's husband, Robert A. Klein. Jenny Kramer & family on the passing of Jenny’s father, Theodore Kramer Nazila & Raphael Levy & family on the passing of Nazila’s cousin, Charlotte Yamin Raquel & David Pressberg on the passing of Raquel’s grandfather, Paul Sigmund Adrienne Schafler on the passing of her brother, Norman Schafler Julie & Robert Shapiro & family on the passing of Julie’s mother, Helene Laub Holly & Richard Shuter on the passing of Richard’s father, Bruce Shuter Michael Solomon & family on the passing of Michael’s wife, Diane Solomon Flora Trostler, Zacary & Amanda Schwarzkopf, Aaron & Samantha Schwazrkopf & family on the passing of Flora’s husband, Dan Schwarzkopf Jennifer & Phillip Turkat on the passing of Jennifer’s cousin, Howard Moss Friends of Diane Ring on her passing To the family of Morey Sein on his passing
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the shelter in place order, and the fact that we know many congregants will not participate in person until there is a vaccine available, we will be offering a robust virtual service experience for High Holy Days. In addition, during the month of Elul, we will provide opportunities and experiences to prepare for the 10 days of awe. We are already audio and video recording our choirs, creating experiential moments, and will curate meaningful and beautiful services up to Temple Emanuel standards. We will also be calling upon members to participate in services through recorded moments (if you are interested in having a video honor, please contact sheri@tebh.org). As we move closer to the High Holy Days, we will continuously monitor how we can offer some kind of live congregational experience in a safe way for everyone, so people can be in the room as we lead virtual services from the Sanctuary. We wish we could say that we will definitely be gathering in person, but we will have to make that call closer to September. The clergy, staff, and board of Temple Emanuel are committed to creating a series of experiences that will help us all feel a part of the community, even in a virtual environment, and create moments of spiritual expression that will have an impact in our lives.
Summer 2020
Contributions General Fund In honor of Bess Lurie from Michelle & Alan Kaye Bess Lurie from Helene & Gunter Winston Rabbi Adam & Cantor Emma Lutz on the birth of their daughter Ruby from Gloria & Ellis Kirschenbaum In memory of Peter Chirchick from Elisa Newman White & Andy White Barry Kaye from Lilly & David Lewis & family Barry Kaye from Judie Fenton & Miles Lee Barry & Carole Kaye from Pamela & David Bennett Barry & Carol Kaye from Alissa & Warren Roston Barry Kaye from Elisa Newman White & Andy White Robert A. Klein from Sharon Baumgold & Roy Young Theodore Kramer from Elisa Newman White & Andy White Theodore Kramer from Karen & Rob Porper Theodore Kramer from Sheri & Jeff Goldstein Morey Sein from Natalie Spector Dan Schwarzkopf from Ellen and Larry Heller Dan Schwarzkopf from Ronda & Fred Rose
Rabbi Aaron’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from Debra & Abe Carnow & family Michele & Julian Gold Sally Karbelnig Michelle & Alan Kaye Nazila & Raphael Levy Helen & Frank Ponder Cathy Jo & Louis Rosenmayer Leslie & Scott Shlecter Flora Trostler & Dan Schwarzkopf In honor of Emma Goldstein becoming a Bat Mitvah from Gerry Schwarzblatt
Rabbi Bassin’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from Robin & Kevin Comstock Jody Minsky Helen & Frank Ponder Leslie & Scott Shlecter In honor of The birth of Ronan Wyle Bassin-Reimer from Natalie Spector In memory of Peter Chirchick from Radell Simon Phyllis Shlecter from Rose B. Kaplan
Cantor Weiss’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from Jeannine Abraham Gail Goldstein Michelle & Alan Kaye Helen & Frank Ponder Leslie & Scott Shlecter Jay Zuckerman In honor of Hebrew Boot Camp from Jay Zuckerman
Rabbi Lutz's Discretionary Fund In honor of The birth of Cantor Emma Lutz & Rabbi Adam Lutz's daughter from Radell Simon In memory of Benjamin Goldman from Ann L. Goldman Cathie Lutz from Karen & Rob Porper
Rabbi Geller’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from Pearl Councelbaum Myra & Earl Pomerantz Leslie & Scott Shlecter Sam & Aaron Schwarzkopf
Religious School Fund In memory of Inga Kune from Karen Porper Genesis Camp Dick Seff
ChaiVillage LA In appreciation from Bonnie Pastor
Yahrzeit Fund In memory of Bessie Alberts from Sylvia Alberts Jackson Alberts from Sylvia Alberts Margit Andermann from Linda & Howard Monastirsky & family Murray Averack from Susan Lava Jack Barenfeld from Frances & Lex Boxer Jack Barenfeld from Patty, Larry, Greg & Jeff Goodman Rose Baumgold from Sharon Baumgold & Roy Young
Mickey Beckenfeld from Jan & Alan Block & family Mickey Beckenfeld from Esther Degen Milton Bennett from Sarane Bennett Jack Berman from Sonia Rappaport Berman Rebecca Bichachi from Susan Robman & family William Brach from Carol Hyman Abraham Braff from Reba Braff Simon Ceal Braff from Reba Simon Veronica Braxton from Veronica Abney Elva Breitbard from Ronda & Stanley Breitbard Esther Cohen from Judy & Aron Shapiro Terry Collin from Amanda Collin Terry Collin from Valerie Collin Harvey Councelbaum from Pearl Councelbaum Annette & Edward Cutler from Iris & Gordon Cutler Abraham Freedman from Joyce Levine Sam Gold from the Gold-Levenson family Benjamin Goldman from Ann L. Goldman Judith Goldman from Ann L. Goldman Margit Herman from Pini, Jonathan & Joey Herman Paul Hoffman from Pamela Bennett Lillian Holtzman from Gloria & Stephen Seiff Marianne Kasler from the Levenson family Sonny Kavin from Irma Kavin Roberta Knaster from Ronda & Stanley Breitbard Roberta Knaster from Fran & Don Kates Roberta Knaster from Ronda & Fred Rose Howard M. Kornberg from Iris & Howard Kornberg Scott Kornberg from Iris & Howard Kornberg Rose Kortz from Pearle Rae & Mark Levey Charles T. Kramer from Pamela Bennett Alan Laff from Pearle Rae & Mark Levey Rose Lebovits from Dianne & Moses Lebovits Abraham Leibzon, Israel Leibzon & Reuven Vainstein from Rimma & Roman Leibzon Moses Lesser from Johann & Robert Lesser Morris Levy from Natalie Spector Maxine J. Lipschultz from Pamela & David Bennett Joseph Lipson from Jane Stiglitz Alvin Meyrowitz from Linda & Martin Blank Sylvia Mondrala from the Sterling family Harry Perel from David Perel Alma Pop from Ronda & Fred Rose Beatrice Rose from Ronda & Fred Rose Shirley Rosenthal from N. Paul Rosenthal, MD Julian Samayoa from The Pop family Herbert Sapper from Bobbie & Al Sapper Lois Sherman from Fran & Don Kates Frances Simons from Suzanne & Howard Furst Mildred & Morris Schnitzer from Jeanne Schnitzer Marks & family David Simon from Reba Braff-Simon Edith & Si Sobel from Wendy Sobel Sarah Sobel from Wendy Sobel Rose Spector from Natalie Spector Sara Sternlight from Helen Starlight & Naomi Fabe-Ubias Rebecca Tishkoff from the Tishkoff family Ruth Turkell from Renee Turkell Brook & Harold Brook Marvin Wager from Sarelyn Wager & family Albert & Anne Waldman from Sarane Bennett Kenneth Yale from Leah Bishop & Gary Yale Joyce Yavitch from Ronda & Fred Rose Gary Zimmerman from Howard Zimmerman
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Thank You to Our 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 Matt Davidson, Executive Director, at Matt@tebh.org or 310.409.4646 for more information. Learn more at tebh.org/Pillar. Bonim (Builders) Carmen Kobor, Kathy Kobor, Lauren Escobar & Julian Javor
Malachim (Angel) Sheryl & Jon Sokoloff
Tzadikim Sue & Barry Brucker Barbara Coyne & Jeffrey Hendel Marilyn & Jeffrey Katzenberg Shana & Don Passman Sylvia Price Lisa & Adam Stoll
L’dor V’dor Anonymous Myra Lurie & David Goldman Abby & Alan Levy Julie & Ken Moelis Belinda & Jeff Pop Shelley & Ron Singer
Sustaining Lili & Jon Bosse Toni & Bruce Corwin Nadine & Harold Davidson Andrea & Rick Grossman Kathleen & Larry Paul Nancy & Stephen Paul Pearle Rae & Mark Levey Jill & Dennis Roach Michal & Ken Salkin Lisa & Mark Schwartz Marcia & Dick Schulman Marcie & Howard Zelikow
Double Chai Anonymous Isa & Bill Aron Arleen (z'l) & Sam Bachner Lynda Barrad Pamela & David Bennett Elliot Berkowitz Ronda & Stan Breitbard Barbara Bruser & Richard Clark
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Nancy Davis & Ken Rickel Pamela Reisman & Brad Donenfeld Allison & Michael Druyanoff Lorraine & Jerry Factor Jane Factor & Max Factor III Bonnie & Ronald Fein Bunni & Murray Fischer Elayne Garber & John Forbess Linda & Gary Goldfein Patty & Larry Goodman Bobbi Holland Kristin & John Jameson Judy & Ron Kabrins Vickie & Fred Kaplan Terri & Michael Kaplan Judy Karlan Ruth Karp Jackie Kassorla Fran & Don Kates Joyce Kates Michelle & Alan Kaye Sue & Bob Kazdan Linda & Ross Kemper Barbara & Stuart Klabin Marcia & Ron Levenson Lilly & David Lewis Rochelle & Richard Maize Stacey Mickell Jody Minsky Lauren & Eric Muhlheim The Farhad Novian Family Corinne Auge & Laurent Opman Alys Pollet Elizabeth & William Quicksilver Cathy Costin & Mitch Reback Carol & Jerry Redston Claudia & Bruce Resnikoff Ronda & Fred Rose Alissa & Warren Roston Mary & Robb Rothman Paula & Allan Rudnick Robert Schwab Karen Breslow & Bobby Schwartz Richard Seff Leslie & Scott Shlecter Hope Stevens & Peter Siegel Linda Smith Terri & Michael Smooke Annika & Abe Somer Lorrie & John Stone Karl Thurmond
Sunnye & Richard Tuch Cathy & Len Unger Halina Wachtel Sheila & Bill Wasserman Sandy Weiner Diane & Max Weissberg Elisa Newman White & Andy White Penny & Bob White Marilyn & Howard Wizenberg Leah Bishop & Gary Yale
Chai Colette & Gerald Ament Cynthia & Neal Baseman Robert Bird Jan & Alan Block Renee & Harold Brook Iris & Gordon Cutler Eileen Dardick Simone & Lester Friedman Amy & Noah Furie Bonnie & Bernie Goler Gloria Kaplan Caroline Bloxsom & Samuel Kolstad Iris Perl-Kornberg & Howard Kornberg Char & Sandy Kornblum Eugene Korney Dennis Lavinthal Nancy & John Lee Samantha & Gregory Lombardo Jeanne & Leonard Marks Julie Mason-Fram Arline & Buddy Pepp Vicki Reynolds & Murray Pepper Ondania & David Pick Jack Quinn Dorothy & Abe Salkin Diane Vanette & Sander Schwartz Natasha & Shawn Sedaghat Edgar Simon Laurie Goodman & Don Spetner Susan & Ilan Tamir Holly & Ronald Toplitzky Ruth Weisberg Joan & David Wellisch David Weissberg Susan Resnick West & David West Joan Cohen Wilson & Chuck Wilson