Winter 2021-2022 | Choref 5782
As the nights grow lon-
against them. Where do you see injustice? Where do you see darkness?
ger, and darkness descends more quickly, the lights of Hanukkah remind us that there is always hope in the world, always a light that can dispel darkness, and we can shed that light upon the world. Each light is like a small beacon to remind us that we can overcome any darkness that overcomes us. This year, we need light more than ever...it’s nearly two years since the darkness of the pandemic first entered our lives. In those two years, we’ve seen the sparks of light that help others: the frontline workers, the family members who checked in with regularity to make sure others are doing well, people making lunches for the homeless, and so many other activities that make the world better. Andy Goldfarb, on his website BreakingMatzo.com writes that “the light of the Shamash can be interpreted as God’s helping hand in partnership with
human action.” Each night of Hanukkah, we can partner with that light of the Shamash to make our world better. Where can you make a difference? Where can you add light to the world? The Maccabees saw the injustice of religious persecution and acted upon it, taking back their Temple and stomped out the armies
The Shamash sheds light to all the other candles of the menorah. This year, take that one light, partner with it, and perform an action that will make a difference. One action, one light, one measure of goodness in the world. Whether it be through HIAS and helping refugees, to helping feed the homeless in Los Angeles, to bringing awareness to our ever changing climate, to volunteering to give a ride to the doctor for someone who is unable, or even to make a donation to a non-profit organization who is doing work you support. One Shamash. One Action. We partner with God to make a difference in the world through the light of goodness and deed. Hag Samayach, may the light of Hanukkah illuminate us all!
–Rabbi Jonathan Aaron Senior Rabbi
SPECIAL EVENT
Our Hanukkah Hoedown
is Friday, December 3 and we can't wait to welcome you. Yeehaw! Join us to hear Jewish country music sensation, Joe Buchanan and stay for a bull ride, latkes, and dinner. Proof of vaccination and RSVP required to attend. tebh.org/Hanukkah.
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Welcome to Our New Members... Rafaela & Ross Babel and family Anna Reyner & Alan Blaustein Debra & Isaac Burgin and family Tannaz & Tom Fouladi and family
Allison & Ryan Franks and family Bonnie Hyde & Brett Glatman Dena & Gerard Karsenty and family Cis Klein Michael Rosenmayer and family
Mazel Tov to... Rebecca & Jeffrey Braer on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Emily Clare & Mitchell Davis on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Sloane Cydney Shorkend and Justin Delemo on their marriage Sara Sharaf & Kaz Kalai on their marriage Davina Massey on the Bar Mitzvah of her son, Joshua Melanie Murray & Brent Kaplan on their marriage Lisette Curtis & Brandon Bank on their marriage Ronald Levin on the Bar Mitzvah of his son, Trevor Jillian Raskin & Jeremy Levine on their marriage Lauren Fishelman & Ben Marcus on their marriage Eliya Lavine & Soren Marl on their marriage Susy Benaim & Flynn Mitchell on their marriage Jenus & George Nourafchan on the marriage of their daughter, Gabriella to Alex Ismaj Karolina Kecki & Jason Ouaknine on their marriage Shana & Don Passman and family on the birth of their grandson, Judah Rosin Passman
B'nai Mitzvah Aliza Bresnick & Nathan Philipp on their marriage Rebecca Berg & Greg Porper on their engagement Karen & Rob Porper on the engagement of their son, Greg, to Rebecca Berg Allie Davis & Mike Rostov on their marriage Samantha Stevens & Aaron Schwarzkopf on their marriage Ladan Shams on the Bat Mitzvah of her daughter, Ella Shams-Schaal Holly & Richard Shuter on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Zachary Taylor Millman & Zach Silverman on their marriage Janet & David Suber on the marriage of their daughter Carly, to Dustin Moaven Flora Trostler on the marriage of her son Aaron, to Samantha Stevens Melissa & Mark Weissman on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Ryan Elisa Newman White & Andy White on the engagement of their son, Jonathan to Paige Feldman Paige Feldman & Jonathan White on their engagement Barbara & David Zarider on the birth of their grandson, Rowan Maxwell Zarider
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Temple Topics
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Henry Unger December 11, 2021 "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving." –Albert Einstein
El Broder December 18, 2021 "Reading is the key that opens doors to many good things in life." –Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Henry Markowitz January 22, 2022 "I don't dream at night, I dream at day, I dream all day; I'm dreaming for a living." –Steven Spielberg
Geffen Lombardo February 5, 2022
Condolences to… Rabbi Jonathan Aaron and family on the passing of his uncle, Hugh Aaron Leah Bishop and family on the passing of her mother, Evelyn Bishop Kara & David Corwin and family on the passing of his father, Bruce Corwin Toni Corwin on the passing of her husband, Bruce Corwin Iris & Gordon Cutler on the passing of their friend, Frea Teplinsky Rhonda & Kenneth Dapeer on the passing of his mother, Florence Dapeer Michael Goldstein and family on the passing of his father, Bruce Goldstein Kalanit Kamara and family on the passing of her father, Edward Mansur Maia Lazar on the passing of her aunt, Michele Seipp
Melissa Jean McDaniel & Rocky Ruchman Fran & Arthur Sherwood Sharon & Evan Silver and family Sara & Josh Zuboff and family
Sherri Morr & Paul Verger, on the passing of his cousin, Linda Baran Shana & Don Passman and family on the passing of her niece, Rachel Levine The family of Helen Walder Rogaway on her passing The family of Blanca Roven on her passing Suzanne Rosencrans and family on the passing of her father, Martin Rosencrans Amy and Andy Schwartz on the passing of her father, Sherman Tobin The family of Michele Seipp on her passing Jenny Stempel and family on the passing of her grandfather, Manuel Rodriguez
"Don't fear failure. Not failure, but low aim, is the crime. In great attempts it is glorious even to fail" –Bruce Lee
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Rabbi Geller’s Discretionary Fund
In honor of
Samantha Stevens & Aaron Schwarzkopf Flora Trostler
General Fund
Judy Axonovitz and Roman Anshin Rochelle & Richard Maize Howard Goodman from Elisa Newman White & Andy White Marilyne Keith from Cindy & Chuck Aronberg Zach Shuter’s Bar Mitzvah from Jocelyn and Carl Feldman
In memory of
Sharon Castiel from Laurie Goodman & Don Spetner Bruce Corwin from: Patti Bell Pamela & David Bennett Lanie Bernhard Jacqueline Cahn Katie & David Hay Kristin & John Jameson Gloria & Ellis Kirschenbaum Vivian Krepack and family Lilly & David Lewis Bobbie & MIchel Stern and family Bruce Goldstein from Amy Friedkin Larry Stempel from Laurie Goodman & Don Spetner
In appreciation from In memory of
Abraham Cadiff from the Cadiff Family
ChaiVillageLA In memory of
Henry (Chaim Gershon) Baumgold from Sharon Baumgold & Roy Young
Alys Pollet Scholarship Fund & Gus Pollet Memorial Fund In honor of
The anniversary of Alys (z"l) & Gus (z"l) Pollet from Jill & Robert Cahn
In memory of
Alys & Gus Pollet from Gayle & Steve Jagoda Gus Pollet from Jill & Robert Cahn
Rabbi Aaron’s Discretionary Fund
E. D. Friedman Award Fund
Andrea & Terry Bresnick Linda & Gary Goldfein Michelle & Alan Kaye Ann & Rabbi Avi Magid Elaine & David Maltzman Jenus & George Nourafchan Suzanne Rosencrans & Mike Novicoff Shana & Don Passman Adam Porter Leslie & David Shlecter Flora Trostler
Harold Friedman from Eleanor & Marvin Sobel Mina Sobel f rom Eleanor & Marvin Sobel
In appreciation from
In honor of
Emmett Corwin’s Bar Mitzvah from Kara & David Corwin
In memory of
Evelyn Bishop from Michelle & Alan Kaye Bruce Corwin from Sue & Barry Brucker
Rabbi Bassin’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from
Georgianne & Rabbi William Cutter Lisa Ponder
In honor of
Emily Braer’s Bat Mitzvah from Nancy & Steven Schneider The Auf Ruf of Samantha Stevens and Aaron Schwarzkopf from Flora Trostler Mike Tauber’s 25th birthday from Phyllis & Paul Tauber
In memory of
Michele Seipp from Sharon Baumgold & Roy Young G. Edward Tishkoff from Lee Tishkoff and family
Cantor Weiss’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from
Rabbi Julie Jacobs Suzanne Rosencrans & Mike Novicoff Judy & Lew Rudzki
In honor of
Emmett Corwin’s Bar Mitzvah from Kara & David Corwin Emily Braer’s Bat Mitzvah from Nancy & Steven Schneider
Rabbi Lutz's Discretionary Fund In appreciation from
Judy & Lew Rudzki Jane Zachary & Stephan Shikes
Ethel Lipson from Jane Stiglitz Dora Mintz from Mitzi Costin Marvin Mintz from Mitzi Costin Esther Molnar from, Esther Degen Vitalis Nachmias from Karen & Rob Porper Donald Reynolds from Jeanne & Leonard Marks and family Marla Seff from Amy, Jon, Livy & Kyle Seff Marla Seff from Dick Seff and family Ruth Silverhardt from Jerry Silverhardt Alice Tennyson from Lee Tishkoff and family Melvin Wax from Joy Brook Ed Wecker from Hannah & Michael Wecker and family Bernard Weissberg from Diane & Max Weissberg
In memory of
Early Childhood Education Fund In memory of
Edward Mansur from Karen Porper
To Heal The Beautiful World In memory of
Bruce Corwin from Ronda & Stanley Breitbard
Wisdom Circle Fund In memory of
Herb Lieberman from Rabbi Beth Lieberman
Yahrzeit Fund In memory of
Sylvia Barenfeld from Patty & Larry, Greg, and Jeff Goodman Rubin Bird from Robert Bird Trudy Bird from Robert Bird Malcolm Brook from Joy Brook Joseph Champagne from Andy Cadiff Minna Chazanas from Alejandro Chazanas Steven Davidson from Linda & Gary Goldfein Arnold Degen from Jan Block Helen Dorn from Joy Brook Bernice Esenoff from Ronda & Stanley Breitbard Larry Flynt, Adrienne & Marty Luskin, Peter M. Richman, Billy Scruggs and Marilyn Spencer from Angela and Adrienne Stone Isabelle Shapiro Fox from Sheila Goldman and family Laura Franco from Karen & Rob Porper Beverly Gersh from Ellyn & Erik Lerner Rachel Gollance from Ruth & Richard Dickes Louis Goodman from Patty & Larry, Greg, and Jeff Goodman Tessie Gumbiner from Jill Gumbiner Beatrice Harmell from Steven Harmell Hildreth Harrison from Holly & Ron Toplitzky Estelle Kandell from Toby & Roger Brooks Meyer Kandell from Toby & Roger Brooks Henry Kaplan from Rose Kaplan and Susan Kaplan George Klein from Sylvia Alberts Jess Kortz from Pearle Ray Levey Barnett Lipson from Jane Stiglitz
Leadership Clergy Jonathan Aaron, Senior Rabbi Sarah Bassin, Associate Rabbi Lizzie Weiss, Cantor Adam Lutz, Assistant Rabbi/ Dir. of Education Laura Geller, Rabbi Emerita
Senior Staff Matt Davidson, Executive Director Stacy Kesner, M.A., ECC Director Jenny Kramer, Program Director
Board of Directors Co-Presidents Kristin Jameson Scott A. Stone Geoffrey Wharton
Directors & Committee Chairs Veronica Abney Pamela Bennett Jan Block – Co-VP Membership Barry Brucker Sue Brucker – Resource Development Co-Chair Bruce Corwin (z"l) Kara Corwin – Social Action Toni Corwin Vida Delrahim – ECC Rachel Ellenport – ECC Judie Fenton – Co-VP Membership Simone Friedman Noah Furie Farhad Hanasab Julian Javor – Security Jackie Kassorla – Resource Development Co-Chair Nancy Lee – Caring Committee Myra Lurie – Immediate Past President Eric Muhlheim – Treasurer Farhad Novian – VP Legal Affairs Danielle Soto – YoPro Anike Tourse Jeffrey Wolf – Secretary
Temple Topics
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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 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 and Julian Javor
Malachim (Angel)
Sheryl & Jon Sokoloff
Tzadikim
Barbara Coyne & Jeffrey Hendel Marilyn & Jeffrey Katzenberg Shana & Don Passman Sylvia Price Lisa & Adam Stoll
L’dor V’dor
Sue & Barry Brucker Julie & Ken Moelis Belinda & Jeff Pop Shelley & Ron Singer
Sustaining
Lili & Jon Bosse Toni & Bruce (z"l) Corwin Nadine & Harold Davidson Lorraine & Jerry Factor Andrea & Rick Grossman Pearle Rae & Mark (z"l) Levey Lilly & David Lewis Kathleen & Larry Paul Nancy & Stephen Paul Nancy Davis & Ken Rickel Cathy & Louis Rosenmayer Jill & Dennis Roach Michal & Ken Salkin Marcia & Dick Schulman
Double Chai
Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Isa & Bill Aron Sandra & Chuck Aronberg Arleen (z"l) & Sam Bachner Pamela & David Bennett Elliot Berkowitz Ronda & Stan Breitbard
Barbara Bruser & Richard Clark Pamela Reisman & Brad Donenfeld Allison & Michael Druyanoff Anne & Steve Factor Jane Factor & Max Factor III Bonnie & Ronald Fein Bunni & Murray Fischer Elayne Garber & John Forbess Linda & Gary Goldfein Myra Lurie & David Goldman Patty & Larry Goodman 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 Linda & Ross Kemper Barbara & Stuart Klabin Rochelle & Richard Maize Stacey Mickell Jody Minsky Lauren & Eric Muhlheim The Farhad Novian Family Elizabeth & William Quicksilver Carol & Jerry Redston Claudia & Bruce Resnikoff Ronda & Fred Rose Alissa & Warren Roston Paula & Allan Rudnick Dorothy & Avram Salkin Robert Schwab Richard Seff Tamar & Randy Seff Leslie & Scott Shlecter Linda Smith Terri & Michael Smooke Annika & Abe Somer Sunnye & Richard Tuch Cathy & Len Unger Halina Wachtel Sandy Weiner Diane & Max Weissberg Elisa Newman White & Andy White
Penny & Bob White Marilyn & Howard Wizenberg Leah Bishop & Gary Yale
Chai
Lynda Barrad Robert Bird Jan & Alan Block Renee & Harold Brook Iris & Gordon Cutler Eileen Dardick Anne & Steve Factor Simone & Lester Friedman Bonnie & Bernie Goler Bobbi Holland Susan & Rob Kazdan Caroline Bloxsom & Samuel Kolstad Iris Perl-Kornberg & Howard Kornberg Char & Sandy Kornblum Eugene Korney Dennis Lavinthal Nancy & John Lee Marcia & Ron Levenson Samantha & Gregory Lombardo Juliet Markowitz Jeanne & Leonard Marks Julie Mason-Fram Corinne Auge & Laurent Opman Arline & Buddy Pepp Vicki Reynolds & Murray Pepper Ondania & David Pick Cathy Costin & Mitch Reback Mary & Robb Rothman Diane Vanette & Sander Schwartz Hope Stevens & Peter Siegel Edgar Simon Laurie Goodman & Don Spetner Susan & Ilan Tamir Dorothy Schouten & Steven Tator Karl Thurmond Holly & Ronald Toplitzky Flora Trostler Sheila & Bill Wasserman Ruth Weisberg David Weissberg Joan & David Wellisch Susan Resnick West & David West Joan Cohen Wilson & Chuck Wilson
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