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August 2016 Tammuz/Av 5776 FRIENDSHIP TIKKUN OLAM LEARNING TORAH HAV3 FUN TZEDAKAH Calendar ERIM TODAH RABAH TEMPLE ETZ CHAIM COMMUNITY FRIENDSHIP 5 Contributions TIKKUN OLAM LEARNING TORAH Sherri Finn, Temple President FUN TZEDAKAH HAVERIM TODAH president@templeetzchaim.org 8 B’Nai Mitzvah RABAH TEMPLE ETZ CHAIM COMelcome back!

To those going back to school, to the ones returning from a summer MUNITY FRIENDSHIP TIKKUN OLAM High Holiday Schedule LEARNING11TORAH FUN TZEDAKAH off, and to those who are ready for a wonderful year to begin, welcome back.

HAVERIM TODAH RABAH TEMPLE Now that you are here, get involved. Temple Etz Chaim can be the warmest, ETZ CHAIM COMMUNITY FRIENDmost open and inspiring home away from home. It’s all in how you go about connecting SHIP TIKKUN OLAM LEARNING TORAH FUN TZEDAKAH HAVERIM TO-yourself; TEC has so many hands reaching out to you, don’t be shy, just grab one or two and DAH RABAH TEMPLE ETZ CHAIMwe will reel you in.

COMMUNITY FRIENDSHIP TIKKUN The most essential way to feel a part of our community is to get involved; and what a OLAM LEARNING TORAH FUN TZEDAKAH HAVERIM TODAH RABAHbetter way to get involved than by volunteering. There are so many ways for you to grab our TEMPLE ETZ CHAIM COMMUNITYhands. Since we are going into High Holiday mode, the main office is looking for help with FRIENDSHIP TIKKUN OLAM LEARN-answering phones, writing out tribute cards, stuffing and mailing envelopes, setting up High ING TORAH FUN TZEDAKAH HAVERIM TODAH RABAH TEMPLE ETZHoliday tables and Say Shalom, along with additional tasks all year long.

CHAIM COMMUNITY FRIENDSHIP Committees are always looking for those with creative minds to brainstorm and those TIKKUN OLAM LEARNING TORAHwho just want to come and work. Outreach and Membership are two great committees with FUN TZEDAKAH HAVERIM TODAH RABAH TEMPLE ETZ CHAIM COM-which to get involved. Both include meeting many wonderful, new people and are extremely MUNITY FRIENDSHIP TIKKUN OLAMsociable, mixed with social action. Our Temple Development and Bingo are other ways to LEARNING TORAH FUN TZEDAKAHvolunteer and help raise additional funds that the synagogue relies on to run efficiently.

HAVERIM TODAH RABAH TEMPLE ETZ There are always ways to help out in the Religious School, the Preschool, Men’s Club, CHAIM COMMUNITY FRIENDSHIP Women of TEC, the “kitchenette’s” kitchen crew, and of course, attending minyanim, which TIKKUN OLAM LEARNING TORAH FUN TZEDAKAH HAVERIM TODAHwill also enhance your spiritual involvement.

RABAH TEMPLE ETZ CHAIM COM- Every little bit of help matters and makes the greatest difference. Who wouldn’t want MUNITY FRIENDSHIP TIKKUN OLAM to be a part of something that you receive ten-fold what you give? Believe me, you will get LEARNING TORAH FUN TZEDAKAH HAVERIM TODAH RABAH TEMPLEso much more out of your TEC experience if you just get involved.

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From the Rabbi

Jewish Heritage Journey Rabbi Richard Spiegel rabbi@templeetzchaim.org

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s I write this message, in the middle of the summer, our group from the Jewish Heritage trip to Spain has just returned. On our wonderful journey, we enjoyed the magnificent Spanish architecture, the splendor and warmth of Spanish culture (and plenty of sangria!), and we learned a great deal about Jewish life that existed in Spain in the Middle Ages before the Inquisition.

For me, personally, it was extremely moving to travel to Cordoba—the birthplace of the great rabbi, teacher, and philosopher Rambam (also known as Maimonides)—and to Girona to tour the city of the Biblical commentator and Kabbalist Ramban (also known as Nachmonides). Even more, seeing the synagogues and Jewish museums that are remaining was a wonderful reminder of a once vibrant Jewish life that existed in Spain hundreds of years ago.

The truly difficult part of travelling to countries that once had a major Jewish population, but no longer do, is facing the anti-Semitism and persecution that ended a glorious period in Jewish life. In fact, when we study Jewish life in medieval times,

we speak of “The Golden Age of Spain.” Jewish life flourished in Spain for centuries, but when the Inquisition arrived, it abruptly ended.

This is the reason that my next trip will be so uplifting. This week, we have a beautiful group, including three Bat Mitzvah girls—Alexandra Appell, Isabella Appell, and Abigail Ebroon— which will be travelling to Israel. Israel is certainly filled with Jewish history and ancient holy sites. But best of all, Israel is a modern center of Jewish life with a vitality and vibrancy that cannot be matched.

With all of the hardships that have fallen upon our Jewish people, we are truly blessed to live in an era with a modern state of Israel and a “Golden Age” of American Jewish life. We live in a dangerous world, but also in a time when one can live openly and freely as a Jew. So I encourage you to travel, read, learn, experience, and enjoy our Jewish history, culture, and spirituality—our history tells us that there may never have been a better time to be a Jew in the world. Let us truly cherish our past while we move confidently forward to our future.

Cantor’s Corner

We are Looking Forward to Singing With You Hazzan Pablo Duek hazzanpablo@templeetzchaim.org

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am very excited to tell you that after many years we have a choir! It’s not an adult or children choir but intergenerational one, ranging 10 to 103 years old—yes we have members that age too! Many of you already know our new Choir Director Lorry Black, I should say Dr. Lorry Black, who coordinated and put together several music programs over the last years, the Yom HaShoah program (the Holocaust Remembrance day) among others.

The goal of the TEC choir, which rehearses every Wednesday from 7 to 9 pm in the Sanctuary, is to promote camaraderie as we keep our Jewish musical heritage alive and vibrant. Lorry and I have a vision of an eclectic repertoire that will appeal to a diverse group of people. Shabbat services, High Holy Days and special events like Chanukah, Thanksgiving, Yom Ha’atzamut and Yom Hamoreh (teacher appreciation day) among others are opportunities for the choir to participate and perform. Everyone is invited, no musical training is needed (but appreciated). Those of you interested, please contact Lorry at choirdirector@templeetzchaim.org.

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ear TEC congregants and friends, My name is Lorry Black and I am very excited to help establish a synagogue choir! The choir will offer us an opportunity to express our faith, explore our culture, and connect as a community. I feel very blessed to bring my musical experience as a conductor and musicologist to the TEC congregation, and I hope many of you will join us as we explore choral vocal technique, basic musicianship, and the extensive range of Jewish music from the ancient to contemporary. Inexperienced singers should feel welcome, and if anyone has questions, concerns, or is interested in playing an instrument with the choir, please feel free to contact me directly at choirdirector@templeetzchaim.org.

I look forward to singing with you!

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7:15 PM Minyan

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8:30 AM Minyan and Tisha B’Av Service

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9:30 AM Bereavement Support Group 7 PM Men’s Club Board Meeting 7 PM TEC Choir 7:15 PM Minyan

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7:15 PM Minyan 7 PM Book Club Meeting 7:30 PM Executive Board Meeting

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Women of TEC Gift Shop Hours On-Call Only Please call the Temple Office to arrange a visit to shop: 805-497-6891

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6:30 PM Say Shalom 7 PM “Shabbat Under the Stars” Shabbat Service

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5 PM Bingo 7 PM “Shabbat Under the 7 PM JNET Stars” Shabbat Service

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Motot-Masei Numbers 30:2-36:13 Maftir: Numbers 28:9-15 H: Isaiah 66:1-24

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10 AM Shabbat Services 10 AM Leila Herschenfeld Bat Mitzvah 5 PM Jacob Delavari Bar Mitzvah Erev Tisha B’Av Devarim Shabbat Hazon Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22 H: Isaiah 1:1-27

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10 AM Shabbat Services 10 AM Ben Goren Bar Mitzvah 7:30 PM Tisha B’Av Service

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Vaethanan Shabbat Nahamu Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11 H: Isaiah 40:1-26

5 PM Bingo 7 PM “Shabbat Under the Stars” Shabbat Service 10 AM Shabbat Services

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5 PM Bingo 7:30 PM Shabbat Services H: Isaiah 49:14-51:3 in the Sanctuary 10 AM Shabbat Services 4 PM Emily & Jacob Katz B’nai Mitzvah

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Temple Etz Chaim Choir Every Wednesday 7 PM in the Sanctuary

It is a mitzvah to comfort those in mourning Join our Weekly Minyan Every Monday and Wednesday 7:15 pm Sundays 8:30 am

*Times for events may change after publication date; visit www.templeetzchaim.org for the most up-to-date event information.

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A Delightful Afternoon with the Women of TEC Elissa Lazarus, President, Women of TEC womenoftec@templeetzchaim.org

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omen of TEC had a delightful afternoon at the end of June as we gathered to celebrate summer of 2016. We had an auction and raffles and a great lunch prepared by Wendy Margolis and her team. Thanks to Karen Roberts for being an extraordinary auctioneer. And thanks to the committee who planned the event. See the photos accompanying this article.

Watch your mail in mid-August. The Membership Committee has been busy planning for our annual Membership Lunch – Sunday, September 25th at noon. We are excited to have the Kabrillo Kids of Cabrillo Music Theatre as our entertainment that afternoon following a catered lunch – all complimentary for paid members of Women of TEC. RSVP

by September 15.

Remember, TEAM: together everyone achieves more!

Women of TEC is for women of all ages and women at all stages!

Men’s Club

Thank You to Past President, Nathan Stelman Mark Zucherman, Men’s Club President mensclub@templeetzchaim.org

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his is always a busy and fun time of year for the TEC Men’s Club. As the incoming new Men’s Club President, I would like to congratulate and personally thank our past Men’s Club president Nathan Stelman for more than two great years of tireless and dedicated leadership. It is with great pleasure that I let you know that he is the TEC Man of the Year. He will be honored on Aug 21st at the FJMC Regional Brunch at Sinai Temple. Come with us in support of Nathan.

Our signature event Scotch, Cigars and Talmud was a great success and dedicated in memory to Jeffrey Finn. We are planning lots of great events for 2016/2017, for instance, our “Back to School” event on August 28th, and a Sunday afternoon Dodger Game. Your Men’s Club has a limited number of tickets on sale. Act fast before they are all gone, we look forward to seeing you!

2017 Scholar-In-Residence Daniel C. Matt, PhD Feb 10-12, 2017 We are planning a very special SIR Weekend with a leading authority on the Zohar and Kabbalah, and author of the best-selling The Essential Kabbalah; Zohar: The Book of Enlightenment; and Zohar: Annotated & Explained.

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Contributions to our synagogue We record with sincere appreciation the following donations: Rabbi Richard Spiegel Discretionary Fund

Rabbi Spiegel, In appreciation, Sherri Finn Rabbi Spiegel, Thank you, Kenneth Warner Rabbi Spiegel, With appreciation, Deli Weisberg Rabbi Spiegel, In appreciation, & in loving memory of Penny Neugroschl, The Scherr, Sherden & Neugroschl families Rabbi Spiegel, In appreciation, Donna & David Berns Rabbi Spiegel, Thank you for your support, Cindy & Marshall Scherr Rabbi Spiegel, We love you, Victor & Raisa Ivanov Rabbi Spiegel, Thank you for my Shevuoth honor, Herb Wexler Mark Cher, June was a beautiful person, may her music continue forever, Bonnie Rothman Mark Cher, My deep condolences, Judy Sneed Bonnie Rothman, My deep condolences, Judy Sneed In Memory of Fannie Zamkoff, Pauline Kaplan In Memory of Bella Goldin, Dr. Herbert Goldin In Memory of Fannie (Nana) Markowitz, Bonnie Garfinkel In Memory of Shana Ozark, Lisa Warren In Memory of Nathaniel I. Goodman, Roger Lifeset In Memory of Hilda Mann, Beau Mann In Memory of Jack Gorman, Sandy Rosenfeld In Memory of Jack Yaskiel, Cyndi Mahler In Memory of Virginia Moore, Sandy Pfefferman In Memory of Rose Kumin, Errol Berk In Memory of Geri Schneider, Donna Lichtmann In Memory of Belle Kunin, Lorraine Dennis In Memory of Eva Minarsky, Robert Peisner In Memory of Marilyn Grosser, Carl & Diane Goer In Memory of Rose Morris, Liz Groden In Memory of William Groden, Ronald Groden In Memory of Ira Jay Berk, Errol Berk

Temple General Fund

Dr. Jerry Kaye, Thinking of you always, Happy Birthday, Evelyn Howard In Support, For Yom Hashoah, Lawrence & Gail Storch In Support, Theodore Dwork In Support, Dr. Michael Berlin In Appreciation, Katie Owens Wendy & Lester Halpert, In memory of your beloved mother, Liane & Fred Rosenberg In Memory of Mollye Solomon, Jeff Solomon In Memory of Jeff Finn, Joseph & Terri Zwicker In Memory of Robert Ehrlich, Anita Ehrlich In Memory of Jean Kanner, Anita Ehrlich In Memory of Larry Dvorkin, Judith Dvorkin In Memory of Evelyn Peisner, Robert Peisner In Memory of Sonia Waksman, Jeanne Waksman In Memory of Jerry Maze, Heidi Birnbaum In Memory of Natalee Gurien-Lipnick, Harvey Gurien In Memory of Sylvia Sicherman, Debra & Jay Levine In Memory of Penny Neugroschl, Debra & Jay Levine In Memory of Harold Goldwasser, Ann Goldwasser In Memory of Ida Loenthal, Ann Goldwasser In Memory of Harry B. Wank, David Wank In Memory of Marvin Waksman, Jeanne Waksman In Memory of Martin Konigsberg, Shirley Bressler In Memory of Louis M. Samson, Maurie Samson In Memory of Dora Weiss, Dr. Ralph Weiss In Memory of Harold Goldwasser, Laura Goldwasser In Memory of Emanuel Friedman, Marvin Friedman In Memory of Maurice Benchimol, Elaine Benchimol In Memory of Louis Miller, Susan Kanner In Memory of Charles Loenthal, Ann Goldwasser

Early Childhood Education Fund

Maurie Samson, Happy Birthday, Marian Haskell Robert Wynner, In appreciation, Dr. David Rosenfeld Hazzan Pablo, Thank you for your support, Cindy & In Memory of Morton Adler, Joyce Goldberg Marshall Scherr In Memory of Lillian Weil Klein, Lois Hamlish Hazzan Pablo, In appreciation, & in loving memory of Penny In Memory of Georg Wichmann, Monika Mendelson Neugroschl, The Scherr, Sherden & Neugroschl families In Memory of Irving Baker, Noreen Guler Hazzan Pablo, We love you, Victor & Raisa Ivanov Hazzan Pablo, In appreciation, Deli Weisberg Elisa Feldman Memorial Religious School Hazzan Pablo, In support, Howard & Barbara Skurka Scholarship Fund Hazzan Pablo, In appreciation, David & Donna Berns Debbie & Les Feldman, In memory of Elisa, my heart is Cindy Scherr, Our condolences on the loss of Penny with you, Nomi Neugroschl, Liz & Ron Groden Debbie & Les Feldman, In memory of Elisa, Elliot & Ann The Elson Family, With deep condolences & love, Judy Sturman Sneed Debbie & Les Feldman, In memory of your beloved Michelle Schroeder & family, With condolences & love, daughter, Elisa, may her memory be a blessing, Janice & Yaakov Judy Sneed Orlowski Mark Cher, My deep condolences, Judy Sneed Debbie & Les Feldman, In memory of Elisa, our thoughts Linda Flores, Sincere condolences, Judy Sneed are with you, Stan & Lynne Rosen Bonnie Rothman, In memory of Stan Rothman, Mildred Debbie & Les Feldman, In support, Maria Tsimanis Rubinstein Debbie & Les Feldman, In memory of Elisa, David & In Memory of Charles Sneed, Judy Sneed Eileen Sachs In Memory of Jack Siegel, Dr. Judith Feldman In Memory of Elisa Feldman, Debbie & Les Feldman In Memory of Meyer Racowsky, Ben Racowsky In Memory of Greg Feldman, Debbie & Les Feldman In Memory of Emily Safani, Shanna & Michael Safani In Memory of Dorothy Schoenwald, Dr. Jeff In Memory of Lillian Fleishman, Sandra Levy Schoenwald In Memory of Samuel Ratzan, Dr. Jerome Ratzan In Memory of Davood Moradian, Nasser Moradian In Memory of Frieda Bass, Dr. Jerome Ratzan In Memory of Harry Altman, Nomi Freed In Memory of Naomi Aminoss, Dr. Jerome Ratzan Melinda Garabenian, Our condolences, Debbie & Les In Memory of Harry Kramer, Linda Natlin Feldman In Memory of Alenne Meyer, Iris Antell Cindy Scherr, Our condolences, Alan & Susan Flaschner In Memory of Joe Axelrad, Dr. Kevin Axelrad Helene Sicherman, Our condolences, Alan & Susan In Memory of Ezra Levy, Daniel Levy Flaschner Mark Cher, Our condolences, Debbie & Les Feldman Ner Tamid Education & Community Center Fund Mark Cher, Condolences on the loss of June Cher, Sheri & In Memory of Gary Alpern, Cindy Alpern & sons Jeff Schoenwald In Memory of David Presser, Francine Finkelstein

Hazzan Pablo Duek Discretionary Fund

Helene Sicherman, In Memory of Sylvia Sicherman, Nomi Freed Sherri Finn & family, Our condolences, Sheri & Jeff Schoenwald Alan & Susan Flaschner, Our condolences, Sheri & Jeff Schoenwald Scott Flaschner & family, Our condolences, Sheri & Jeff Schoenwald Josh & Debbie Atlas, Mazel Tov, Debbie & Les Feldman Tobias Taylor, Mazel Tov, Debbie & Les Feldman Nomi Freed, Congratulations on the graduation of your son, Sheri & Jeff Schoenwald Carrie Friedman, All the best in your new adventure, you will be missed, Debbie & Les Feldman

USY Youth and Scholarship Fund

Jan & Jeff Solomon, Graduation from Melton, congratulations, we are proud of you, Mom & Dad Helene Sicherman, In memory of your mother, Nanette & Jeff Sigel In Memory of Samuel Galatz, Arri Gubner In Memory of Benjamin Brookstein, Sheila & Ed Chadroff In Memory of Ida Wolfson, Shirley Wolfson In Memory of Evelyn Goldberg Barnett, Jane Spitzer In Memory of Kari Baer Munowitch, Regina Munowitch

Jotkowitz Camp Ramah Scholarship Fund

Ed Jotkowitz, Many more happy & healthy birthdays, Libby Scop Ed Jotkowitz, Congratulations on your birthday, Rosalie & Ken Fromberg In Support, Elva Levine The Elson Family, With deep condolences & love, Judy Sneed In Memory of Richard Siegel, Terri Bryant In Memory of Melvin S. Wank, David Wank

Dunaier Music Fund

In Memory of Fanny Buchbinder, Frances Deutsch In Memory of Dena Yaskiel, Cyndi Mahler

Barbara and Harvey scherr memorial fund

Cindy Scherr, In memory of your mother, Nanette & Jeff Sigel Cindy & Marshall Scherr & family, In memory of Penny Neugroschl, Nomi Freed Audrey Blum, Our deepest sympathy and love on the loss of your husband Sheldon, Harry & Arlene Norkin In Memory of Lazarus Falk, Beryl Mann In Memory of Gerald Zimmerman, Dr. Jerome Ratzan In Memory of Alfred Warm, Dr. Jerome Ratzan

Zerlin Library Fund

In Memory of Helena Dain, Cherie Wrigley

Inbar Israel Travel & Education Scholarship Fund

Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Rosengard, Andrew Rosengard should return to good health, Dorothy Rosengard (Grandma) The Elson Family, Mazel Tov & Yasher Koach for Jamie & her husband’s wedding, Judy Sneed The Elson Family, With deep condolences and love, Judy Sneed Michelle Schroeder & family, With deep condolences & love, Judy Sneed Buzz & Marcey Schoenkerman, Many thanks for helping me, Dorothy Rosengard

*Memorial Plaques – A dear one’s name inscribed permanently on our Memorial Board.

Temple Members $300 or Non-Temple Members $400. Please call the temple office at (805) 497-6891 for more information.

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contributions Fienberg-Lerner Chapel Minyan Fund

In Memory of Kay Fienberg, Stephen Fienberg In Memory Sheila Rubenstein, Stephen Fienberg

Tzedakah Fund In Memory of In Memory of In Memory of In Memory of In Memory of

Irving Zale, Beverly Brutzkus Mary & Michael Wexler, Herb Wexler Annie Rubens, Stan Rubens Marcus Kluber, Lou Kluber Sarah “Sadie” Solomon, Marie Rubens

Women of TEC Torah Fund

In Memory of Ilse Charlotte Tiefenthal, Ann MooreRoss In Memory of Larry Gruer, Lillian Gruer In Memory of Magda Chesnick, Myrna Chesnick

Women of TEC Tribute Cards

Mark Cher, Memory of beloved wife, Barbara and Al Ungar Mark Cher, Memory of beloved wife, Sydelle Goodman Mark Cher, Memory of beloved wife, Etta Weinstein Marsha Rosenblum, Memory of beloved husband, Barbara and Al Ungar Brian and Shannon Tepfer, Loss of grandmother, Etta Weinstein Cindy Scherr & family, Loss of mother, Barbara and Al Ungar

Religious School Fund

Cindy Scherr, On the loss of your mother, The Hops Family Helene Sicherman, On the loss of your mother, The Hops Family In Memory of Murray Bass, Dr. Sharon Seiden In Memory of Jack Lipschitz, Claire Maultasch In Memory of Charlotte Lipschitz, Claire Maultasch In Memory of Abraham Maultasch, Dr. Barry Maultasch In Memory of Seymour Kane, Daniel Kane In Memory of Rebecca Baker, Leonard Spitzer In Memory of Abe Weinberg, Susan Solovy In Memory of Robert Smith, Linda Friedlander

Lipnick Religious School Scholarship Fund

Dr. Michael Cher & family, In memory of June Cher, Members of the Board - Berkley Orchestra Association In Memory of Paul Chesnick, Myrna Stelman Mark Cher & family, In memory of June Cher, our founding member of the TEC Lunch Bunch, The TEC Lunch Bunch In Memory of June Cher, Susan Goldberg In Memory of June Cher, Betty Dushkin In Memory of June Cher, Sara Meyer In Memory of June Cher, Barbara Roman Krupin

Scholar-in-Residence Fund In Memory of In Memory of In Memory of In Memory of In Memory of In Memory of

Silverstein Humanitarian Fund

The Kaplan Family, In loving memory of Harold Safran, Ellen Levitt The Kaplan Family, In memory of Harold Safran, Richard & Gari Saly The Weiss Family, In memory of Harold Safran, Richard & Gari Saly In Memory of Geraldine Altenburg, Myrna Stelman

Add your simcha to TEC’s Tree of Life to share your joy or a meaningful event. Each leaf costs $150.

Call the Temple office at 805-497-6891 for more information.

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Summer at the Preschool Shari Mark, Vice President, Early Childhood Education sharimark@templeetzchaim.org

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n the day of this writing, our wonderful Miss Debbie is enjoying a little sun and sand in Maui, a very well deserved and overdue week off. Debbie is the heart and soul of the preschool. No job is too big for her, there is nothing she won’t or can’t do! On any given day her presence can be found all over the school and in the afternoons with ‘her’ babies. Her commitment to TEC ECEC and to all the kids is legendary. She exemplifies great leadership in leading by example.

Welcome back to Miss Linda who was also on her welldeserved summer vacation with her family. Linda is Debbie’s right (and left) hand and is so much more than her title. Linda, too, can be found in a variety of locations during the day. How grateful are we, too, for all of our phenomenal teachers! Year round they love our kids -- nurturing, teaching and preparing them for their own successful futures. Finally, amidst all the summer fun is fall planning. If you haven’t returned your registration forms, it isn’t too late. Mark your calendars, the first day of school is Tuesday, September 6th.

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Beatrice Forman, Harriet Shrater Sarah Simpson, Myles Simpson Lillian Wexler, Alan Lipkin David Forman, Harriet Shrater Sue Shrater, Joel Shrater Fanny Kessler, Gil Kessler

upcoming events

Say Shalom

Take Me Out to the Ball Game!

08/05/2016 6:30 PM Rotunda

08/28/2016 1:10 PM Dodger’s Stadium

Come say “Shalom” before Shabbat services; be our guest, enjoy a nosh, a glass of wine and lively conversation with a new friend, an old friend, or a Board member.

Services following at 7:00 PM on the Warren Lawn.

Future Say Shalom, September 9th in Remembrance Hall

Join Temple Etz Chaim families at Dodger Stadium for Dodger Jewish Community Day. $40/ticket.

First Come First Serve so Buy your Tickets now! mensclub@templeetzchaim.org

Tisha B’Av 08/13/2016 7:30 PM Winer Chapel Tisha B’Av is our national day of mourning commemorating the destruction of the 1st and 2nd Temples in Jerusalem and many other national calamities. It is known as the Black Fast because of its somber tone. Our observance will include recitation of Maariv, the evening service, as well as the chanting of the Book of Lamentations.

TEC Book Club 08/16/2016 7:00 PM Book Club Dinner Upcoming Book Selections: September: Me Before You by JoJo Moyes & After You by JoJo Moyes (related stories) For information about TEC Book Club, contact Liz Groden via the Temple Office at (805) 497-6891 or adult-ed@templeetzchaim.org.

Next Meeting Date: Tuesday, September 20th

Jr/Sr Kick-off Lounge 08/23/2016 6:15 PM USY Lounge

“Kick-Off” lounge is an opportunity to meet new people and reconnect with our old friends. We will talk about our summer adventures and enjoy an evening of fun activities, games, food, and more! $8 or a lounge card. For TEC USY membership information contact the Youth Office: youth@templeetzchaim.org.

Hike and Havdalah 09/10/2016 5:00 PM Wildwood Park 928 W. Avenida de Los Arboles Thousand Oaks, CA 91361 Join TEC members and USY for an easy trail hike.

Havdalah Services led by Hazan Pablo **Please pack a parve or dairy meal for dinner**

Read Hebrew America 09/11/2016 9:30 AM Social Hall Read Hebrew America is the ideal way to learn how to follow synagogue services, to be more involved in your children’s Jewish education, or simply to enhance your own ties to Judaism. Gail Simpson will guide you through this free six week course, offered Sundays from 9:30am to 11:30am in September through November, beginning September 11th. To sign up, please contact Rebecca in the main office at 805-497-6891 or email rebecca@templeetzchaim.org.

Women of TEC Luncheon 09/25/2016 12:00 PM Social Hall

An Afternoon of Fun & Friendship with a Special Musical Performance By The Kabrillo Kids of Cabrillo Music Theatre. Complimentary for paid members of WOTEC Please RSVP by September 15 to Gloria Semer gloryess@gmail.com (805) 498-8717

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We proudly congratulate our b’nai Mitzvot Leila Herschenfeld

August 6, 2016 Hi, I am Leila Herschenfeld. I am 13 years old and attend Lindero Canyon Middle School.

In my spare time I enjoy playing soccer, volleyball, swimming, junior lifeguards, hiking, and biking. I like hanging out with my friends and going to the beach. Being a bat mitzvah means growing up and turning a new chapter in my life. I can’t wait to share my special day with all my friends and family.

Jacob Delavari

August 6, 2016 My name is Jacob Delavari and I just completed 7th grade at Los Cerritos Middle School. I have been going to Temple Etz Chaim since preschool. I’m excited about becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

I enjoy playing basketball and tennis. I want to thank all my past and present religious school teachers, Joyce Bronstein, my tutor Rivka, Hazzan Pablo, and Rabbi Spiegel for all their help and guidance.

Ben Goren

August 13, 2016 My name is Ben Goren and I am a student at Sycamore Canyon. I play basketball, golf, and run cross-country. I have been at TEC since preschool and I am very excited to become a Bar Mitzvah this summer. I would like to thank all of my Hebrew School teachers, Joyce Bronstein, Rabbi Spiegel, Hazzan Pablo, and especially my tutor, Marv. Thanks to my sister Revi and my parents for supporting me.

Danielle Withrow

August 15, 2016 My name is Danielle Withrow, and I’m going into 8th grade at Redwood MS. My favorite subject is Science. I’m in Choir, and am a goalie on my LA Galaxy Club soccer team. I’m extremely excited for my bat mitzvah in Israel. Thank you to my mom for supporting me and constantly reminding me to practice, and my tutor Benny Sommerfeld, for teaching me, encouraging me, and pushing me to do my best.

Emily and Jacob Katz

August 27, 2016 Emily Katz and Jacob Katz have been attending Temple Etz Chaim Religious School for the past 5 years. Additionally Rivka Moscovitch has been tutoring to help them prepare.

Tisha B’Av

Tisha B’Av

Saturday, August 13th, 7:30 PM Winer Chapel

Tisha B’Av is our national day of mourning commemorating the destruction of the 1st and 2nd Temples in Jerusalem and many other national calamities. It is known as the Black Fast because of its somber tone. At our Temple, we will observe Tisha B’Av with traditional services on August 13th in the Winer Chapel beginning at 7:30 p.m. Our observance will include recitation of Maariv, the evening service, as well as the chanting of the Book of Lamentations.

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Enhance and Strengthen Jewish Identity Joyce Bronstein, Director of Religious School Eduation Joyce@templeetzchaim.org

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ook at the pictures on this page, such beautiful “punums” (faces). We are so proud of our students and their accomplishments. We celebrated our 12th grade PostConfirmation students in a special Shabbat morning service, “Blessings and Wishes.” This service offers the congregation an opportunity to “kvell” and take pride in our young adults.

The priestly blessing from Rabbi Spiegel and Hazzan Pablo was a special moment for everyone.

Our seventh grade students led a beautiful and creative service and Promotion program. The staff and I are thrilled that the majority of these students will continue their Jewish education in our Confirmation Program. It is important that students remain in Religious School after their Bar/Bat Mitzvah as it will further enhance and strengthen their Jewish identity during these important teenage years. Our 10th grade students were Confirmed during Shavuot Services this past June. These terrific young adults represent our future, and in their hands I feel very comforted. Their hearts are in the right place.

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Building Lifelong Friendships

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halom, my name is Shannon Tepfer and I am Temple Etz Chaim’s Youth Director. We have such a fun filled 2016-2017 year planned for your kids! The USY Board members are gearing up for all of our TEC’ers and we can’t wait to share our exciting lounges, Chapter Activities, and events with all of you! Kadima is entering 3rd-6th grade, Jr USY is 7th-8th grade, and Sr USY is 9th-12th grade. We are looking forward to being a part of your child’s journey in building lifelong friendships, Jewish identity, and community here at TEC. The Youth Department is excited to continue our Machar (K,1,2) program too! Machar is a special program for kids in grades K-2 that will meet once a month on Sundays after Religious School from 11:30-1:30pm. Some of the things we will do: community and Tikkun Olam projects, gain friendships and create bonds, play games and have fun!

Are you looking for friends, fun activities, leadership opportunities, a place to chill and be yourself ? Become a member of our TEC USY Chapter and let the good times roll!

Shannon Tepfer, Youth Director youth@templeetzchaim.org

September Events: 8/23- Jr/Sr Kick Off Lounge!! 6:15 pm 8/30- Kadima Let’s Get Pumped Lounge!! 6:15 pm-7:45 pm 9/4 Disney Day!!! (More info coming soon) 9/6: Lounge for Jr/Sr USY 6:15 pm-7:45 pm 9/9-9/11: LTI at AJU, Bel Air – Sr. USY leaders and 8th grade Presidents 9/13: Lounge for Kadima 6:15 pm-7:45 pm 9/20: Jr/Sr Usy Lounge 11:30 am -1:00 pm 9/25: 1st Machar (K,1,2) lounge!! 11:30 am-1:30 pm

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religious school High Holidays To inspire love for judaism Schedule Selichot (S) Saturday, September 24, 8:00pm Erev Rosh Hashanah (S) Sunday, October 02, 7:30pm 1st Day Rosh Hashanah (S) Monday, October 03, 9:00am High Holiday Experience TK-4th (NT) 10:30am - 1:15pm.

High Holiday Hangout Grades TK-7th (W) 9:00am-10:45am Jr. Congregation Grades 5th-7th (WC) 10:45am-1:00pm Youth Tashlich Walk (Meet in Rotunda) 11:30am-1:00pm High Holiday Hangout Grades TK-7th (W) 1:00pm-1:45pm Family Services (S) 2:30pm-3:30pm 2nd Day Rosh Hashanah (S) Tuesday, October 04, 9:00am High Holiday Hangout TK-7th (W) 9:00am-1:45pm Congregational Tashlich Walk Sunday, October 09, 11:30am Meet at TEC parking lot to walk or join us by the pond at Conejo Creek North Park.

Kol Nidre (S) Tuesday, October 11, 7:30pm Yom Kippur (S) Wednesday, October 12, 9:00am High Holiday Experience TK-4th (NT) 10:30am-1:15pm.

High Holiday Hangout Grades TK-7th (W) 9:00am-10:45am Jr. Congregation Grades 5th-7th (WC) 10:45am-1:00pm Sicha (Teen Discussion) (R) 12:00pm-1:00pm High Holiday Hangout Grades Tk-7th (W) 1:00pm-1:45pm Open Community Forum (WC) 2:15pm-3:30pm Family Services (S) 2:30pm-3:30pm Yizkor Memorial Service (S) 4:15pm Concluding Service (S) 5:00pm Havdalah (S) 7:00pm

Locations:

(S) Main Services: Shimon Paskow Sanctuary (NT) High Holiday Experience: Ner Tamid Educational Center (W) High Holiday Hangout: Wolfson Auditorium (WC) Jr. Congregation: Winer Chapel (R) Teen Discussion: Rotunda *Children 8 years old and up are welcome at Main Services all day. *Childcare (Birth - K) available - reservations required through the Early Childhood Center *High Holiday Experience (TK-4th) reservations required through the Religious School.

Religious School Start Dates Sunday/Tuesday: Grades 3-7 Tuesday, Sept 6 Monday/Wednesday: Grades 3-7 Wednesday, Sept 7 Sunday: Grades TK-2 Sunday, Sept 11 Monday Evening: Grades 8-10 Monday, Sept 12 Monday Evening: Grades 11-12 Monday, Sept 19

Now registering Programs: Transitional Kindergarden - 12th Grade For more information call the religious school office at 805-494-8174 or email religious.school.office@templeetzchaim.org

Temple Etz Chaim

Infant Center Open for Enrollment Full-time Infant and Toddler Care serving children between the ages of 3 months to 2 years old.

Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm For more information or to schedule a tour call the preschool office at 805-497-6852 or email thepreschool@templeetzchaim.org

Temple Etz Chaim

Preschool

Now Registering for Fall 2016

Temple Etz Chaim ECE Center gives children a quality Jewish education and foundation that will enrich their lives.

With programs designed for children from the age of 18 months to 5 years 11 months, we offer both half and full-day schedules to meet your needs.

Important Dates 9/1/2016 Parent Orientation 7:00PM 9/6/2016 First Day of Preschool

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TEC’s Youth Department offers a variety of social, educational, religious, and charitable programs for USYers.

Join Today! Applications Available Online Machar: K - 2nd Grade Kadima: 3rd-6th Grade Jr. USY: 7th-8th Grade Sr. USY: 9th-12th Grade 11

Temple Etz Chaim

Non-Profit U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 131 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

1080 E. Janss Rd. Thousand Oaks, Ca 91360 (805)497-6891

www.templeetzchaim.org Clergy

Rabbi Richard Spiegel Hazzan Pablo Duek Rabbi Emeritus Shimon Paskow

Administration

Debbie Blumenthal, ECE Director Joyce Bronstein, Religious School Director Shannon Tepfer, Youth Director Dena Feingold, Media and Outreach Specialist

Board of Directors:

Sherri Finn, President Jeff Solomon, Executive Vice President Gary Katz, Immediate Past President Mark Zucherman, Men’s Club President Elissa Lazarus, Women of TEC President Larry Levine, Corresponding Secretary Lisa Eidman, Financial Secretary Debbie Cohen-Sitt, Recording Secretary Terri Zwicker, VP Adult Education Larry Slomowitz, VP Building and Grounds Brenda Kriger, VP Communications Shari Mark, VP Early Childhood Education Jeff Sigel, VP Legal and Personnel Karen Levine, VP Membership Howard Pollak, VP Religion and Worship Jen Sonnenberg Rhim, VP Religious School Doron Schnaid, VP Social Action Ken Leon, VP Ways and Means Amy B. Scop, VP Youth David Yodkovik, Treasurer Adam Ainley, Trustee Audit Wendy Margolis, Trustee Bingo Tami Wank, Trustee Community Outreach Steven Friedman, Trustee IT David Shechter, Trustee Strategic Planning Nanci Cooper, Past President Linda Friedlander, Past President Marshall Scherr, Past President Myles Simpson, Past President The Mission of Temple Etz Chaim is to provide a spiritual home for the exploration and expression of Judaism, to foster a warm and welcoming community for celebrating the joy and beauty of our Jewish heritage, and to bring meaning to Jewish lives through religious observance, study of Torah, and performance of mitzvot.

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Honoring Cancer Survivors Doron Schnaid, Vice President, Social Action socialaction@templeetzchaim.org

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n Saturday, May 21st and Sunday, May 22nd, TEC participated, once again, in the annual American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Together, we helped by raising $1,400, as a team, towards the event’s overall sum total of $121K; to help CELEBRATE, REMEMBER AND FIGHT BACK to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that has already taken too many. In the spirit of the event, Rabbi Spiegel led us in a moving and meaningful Havdalah service, under the stars, to help usher in the new week with peace and health for all. For more information on Social Action activities, and how to become involved, please visit our link on the website or feel free to contact Doron Schnaid at SocialAction@TempleEtzChaim.org.

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From the Community Outreach/ Caring connection corner:

Have you noticed a puzzle in the rotunda and in the Remembrance Hall? Grab a seat, someone new perhaps you’ll meet. Join in to begin. Caring connection Local resource guide is now available to borrow in tec office for quick easy reference to help navigate for your caring needs . this is a sampling of information on support groups, hot line numbers, various services, brochures, and other information, etc..

Did you know on our campus TEC offers: Al Anon support group and Bereavement support group (flyers are in kiosk and info on website) if you would like to start a support group at TEC please email: outreach@templeetzchaim.org

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