Etzetera - August 2018

ETZETERA August 2018 AUGUST WORSHIPSERVICES Minyan (Winer Chapel) Every Monday—7:15PM Every Wednesday—7:15PM Every Sunday—8:30AM Friday, August 3rd Candle lighting—7:35PM Kabbalat Shabbat—7:00PM

Av and Elul 5778

Back to School!

Let’s get ready for the next school year

High Holidays 5779 are almost here!

Saturday, August 4th Aaron Moskoff Bar Mitzvah Shabbat Services—10:00AM Yale Hammer Bar Mitzvah— 5:00PM Friday, August 10th Candle lighting—7:28PM Kabbalat Shabbat—7:00PM Saturday, August 11th Jonathan and Sarah Glassman B’nai Mitzvah Shabbat Services—10:00AM Friday, August 17th Candle lighting—7:20PM Kabbalat Shabbat—7:00PM Membership Open House Tailgate Shabbat Shabbat Under the Stars Ends Saturday, August 18th Tommy Deitel Bar Mitzvah Shabbat Services—10:00AM Friday, August 24th Candle lighting—7:12PM Kabbalat Shabbat—7:30PM Saturday, August 25th Shabbat Services—10:00AM Ruby Wasserman Bat Mitzvah— 4:30PM Friday, August 31st Candle lighting—7:03PM Kabbalat Shabbat—7:30PM

Havdalah and movie night on August 11th!

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Jeff Solomon, President president@templeetzchaim.org

President’s Message Shalom!

and I thank them for their time and commitment.

As the summer rolls along, I am

In June, I ran my first Board of Directors meeting as President and

now entering my 3rd month as

your new Board is taking on some exciting challenges starting

President of Temple Etz Chaim

with defining, in writing, some expectations for ourselves and for

and I believe we are off to a great

each other. This is an endeavor that I expect will make us, as a

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TEC.

Temple Etz Chaim as President on my very first Shabbat in office at a pair of Adult B’Nai Mitzvah

At the end of June, I traveled to Fiji with my wife of 25 years and

services on June 1st and 2nd. This was so special as I realize how

had the opportunity to experience the Fijian people and culture.

hard these women worked in order to reach this milestone.

We drove through many villages, visited a local school, and

Additionally, on Saturday morning, I had the pleasure to witness

participated in local customs and ceremonies. This reminded us

an aliyah by the women of the first B’Nai Mitzvah class on their

how fortunate we are to live here in the Conejo Valley.

40th anniversary. I will always remember my first Shabbat as

Wherever your summer plans take you (or don’t take you), I hope

TEC President because of them.

you all are having a fantastic summer and I look forward to

The Rabbinic Search Committee continues its great work in

greeting everyone during the High Holy Days next month.

search of the next leader of our congregation. Eric, Dan, Patty, Buzz, Benny, Susan, Terri, Cindy, Ken, and Gideon are some of

Keep cool,

the most wonderful volunteers to work with on this sacred task

Jeff Solomon

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Rabbi Richard Spiegel rabbi@templeetzchaim.org

Rabbi’s Message

It is still the middle of the summer with hot summer days draining our energy. But, in our Jewish calendar, the Holidays are early this year and the time to start preparing is really almost upon us. In fact, Selichot (the special Saturday night service) will be on September 1, ushering in the sacred days we know as the Days of Awe. Our New Year will be here before we know it.

A story is told about a Hasid who came to his Rebbe during the month of Elul (our month of preparation before the High Holidays) to ask for permission to be dismissed from studying. The Rebbe asked, “Why are you

hurrying?” He answered, “I am a reader and I must look into the Mahzor (the High Holiday prayer book) and put my prayers in order.” The Rebbe responded, “The prayer book is the same as it was last year. But, it would be far better for you to look into your deeds and to put yourself in order.”

So, it is for all of us at this season. It is time to begin the process of looking inside ourselves and putting our deeds and actions in order. A very sacred season is almost here. Let us be ready when the Days of Awe arrive.

Rabbi Richard Spiegel

Men’s Club

Ken Leon, Men’s Club President

mensclub@templeetzchaim.org

The Men’s Club calendar year has ended, and a new year has begun. With the start of the year came changes to the Men’s Club Board and the beginning of a whole new event calendar. It is now my honor to take over the leadership of the club, along with the support of my Executive Vice President, Brian Tepfer, and the new slate of officers.

One of the first Men’s Club events of our calendar year happened on July 29th when we honored our Man of the Year, Mark Cher, and our Youth of the Year, Rachael Tahir. A hearty Mazal Tov to both of you. The event was marked by a celebration of the entire Western Region of FJMC at Congregation Beth Shalom in Santa Clarita. The day was marked by a brunch followed by the presentation ceremony to the honorees.

I want to welcome Neil Sipos to his position as our Membership Chair. This is Neil’s first time on the MC Board, and we’re happy to have his help and enthusiasm. Many of our board members are continuing their positions, and I and grateful for their continued energy and assistance in keeping the Men’s Club Board active and vital.

Our first formal TEC Men’s Club event will be the annual Sukkah Building. This will take place on Sunday September 23 rd beginning at 9:30 AM. Bring the kids and come help us build and decorate our Sukkah for the enjoyment of the entire congregation.

Just three days later, on Wednesday September 26 th we will hold our Scotch, Steak, and Torah in the Sukkah. Bring your own kosher steak and enjoy the comradery and conversation. Rabbi Spiegel will lead the discussion, and it is sure to be fun.

At this time, we still have a couple open board positions including Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, and Religious Chair. If you have an interest in joining the Men’s Club board, and helping us make 5779 a great year, please contact us.

Please be sure to pick up a Men’s Club calendar at High Holidays so that you will be aware of all of the fun and new events planned for 5779. But, mark your calendars now for February 8-10, 2019 for the 2019 Scholar-in-Residence with our scholar Rabbi Michael Uram.

We finished 5778 with a bang at the annual Jeff Finn Scotch, Steak, Cigars, and Talmud with the Rabbi event. We met on the Warren Lawn and enjoyed barbequed ribeye steaks, baked potatoes, grilled onions, and a variety of desserts and libations.

There were thirty-three people in attendance, our largest so far.

The entire Men’s Club extends its warmest thanks to Richard Finn, whose generous donation made the entire event no-cost for all attendees.

L’shanah Tovah Tikatevu Ken Leon 3

Rabbinic Search Committee

Rabbinic Search Committee RSC@templeetzchaim.org

Save the Date!

The Rabbinic Search Committee is happy to announce two candidates are visiting on the following dates: First Rabbinic Candidate Friday, October 26 - Sunday October 28, 2018 Second Rabbinic Candidate Friday November 2 - Sunday, November 4, 2018 Please keep an eye out for additional information via email, the temple website, and always through email at rsc@templeetzchaim.org.

Once again, we appreciate your participation in the search process and welcome your questions and comments.

Torah Fund Donors, 2017-2018 (5777-5778) Campaign Guardian Donor

Eva Liebman

Cyndi Mahler

William Tenenbaum

Wendy Margolis

Stuart and Bonnie Hockman

Barbara Rosenberg

Liz Groden

Benefactor Donor

Bonnie Rothman

Gail Simpson

Stephen and Elinor Fienberg

Robyn Oberman

Janice Orlowski

Barbara Krupin

Etta Weinstein

Sandra Fine

Pam Friedman

Ann Moore-Ross

Leah Shechter

Harriet Shrater

Sarah Olsen

Nomi Freed

Patricia Kaye

Debbie Feldman

Myrna Stelman

Sheri Schoenwald

Anat Erman

Elissa Lazarus

Gertie Sanders

Shirley Lipkin

Sydelle Goodman

Cindy Scherr

Lynne Rosen

Phyllis Dankberg

Ellen Hustead

Barbara Shannon

Cynthia Urbach

Esther Pullan

Anita Ehrlich

Sandra Reuben

Diane Rishe

Donors

Susan Cohen

Ann Goldwasser

Wendy Halpert

Michael Safani

Debi Weisberg

Sheila Chadroff

Lillian Gruer

Janis Leshnov

Judy Sneed Ann Ross 4

Women of Temple Etz Chaim

Cindy Scherr, WOTEC President WomenOfTEC@templeetzchaim.org Wednesday, November 14, and our Chanukah Boutique is scheduled for Sunday, November 18. In the spring, we will have our annual WOTEC/ Men’s Club Shabbat weekend and our Woman of Valor luncheon. Sarah Karamas and Ilana Sweet (our Programs co-VPs) are busy planning some fun social activities, so be sure to check your Temple Bulletins and email blasts for upcoming activities.

Be sure to mark your calendars for our upcoming WOTEC cruise to Ensenada, March 8 through 11. Last year, more than 40 women sailed away for an incredible weekend. Bring your sisters, daughters, mothers, and Hello! Welcome to a new year of Women of Temple Etz Chaim! My name friends! Get your deposits (only $100 per person) in to Lisa Eidman as soon is Cindy Scherr, and I am the new President of WOTEC. My husband as possible in order to reserve your spot!

Marshall (a former TEC President) and I have belonged to TEC for 18 years. Both my sons celebrated their Bar Mitzvahs here and went through I would like to thank Elissa Lazarus, our outgoing WOTEC president, for both Confirmation and Post-Confirmation. This is home to us, and I am so her amazing leadership over the last four years. She has been a wonderful excited to start a new adventure here leading Women of TEC! role model for me, and we are lucky to have her remain on our board as Parliamentarian. Our incoming executive board also includes Linda Hutchings as Executive VP (she will also continue her role as Torah Fund chair), Jenn Sonnenberg-Rhim as Treasurer, Sarah Karamas and Ilana Sweet as Program co-VPs, and Julie Goldstein as Membership VP. Continuing in their positions are Karen Longobart as Youth VP, Pam Friedman as Recording/Corresponding Secretary, and Etta Weinstein as Financial Secretary. Thank you to all board members, past and present, for your commitment to WOTEC!

Before anything else, I want to congratulate Irma Sommerfeld, who was honored as our 2018 Babe Dunaier Woman of Valor at a luncheon held on June 24. It would be hard to find someone more deserving! She is our historian and can always be found at our events with her camera in her hand! As well, she has been our WOTEC Shabbat chairperson for the last several years and has provided us with Shabbat services full of meaning and ruach.

Our new WOTEC board is hard at work, planning many wonderful activities and programs. We will host a Shabbat dinner in the Sukkah on September 28, as well as provide an Oneg after Rosh Hashana and a break-fast after Yom Kippur. Our paid-up membership luncheon (free to all paid-up members of WOTEC!) will be on Sunday, October 14, and is always an entertaining program. Our second annual Challah Bake is scheduled for

Our WOTEC meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month at TEC. Our first meeting of the new year will be held on August 7 in the Scherr Conference Room at 7:00 pm. Please feel free to come and see what we are all about! I look forward to seeing you all at our meetings and events and at shul.

Cindy Scherr

SAVE THE DATE!

WOTEC IS SAILING AGAIN MARCH 8-11, 2019 IT’S NOT TOO EARLY TO BOOK! CONTACT LISA EIDMAN lisa@seymourassociatestravel.com

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Debbie Blumenthal, Director of ECE debbieb@templeetzchaim.org

Early Childhood Education As our 10-week summer camp program nears its end, I am anxiously awaiting the transition from camp to our new school year! Between now and September my staff and I will be completing our yearly First Aid training, team-building activities, and updating our safety and emergency training.

All the classrooms will be cleaned and prepped for your children to enter on our first day, September 4th!

Our Parent Orientation will be on Thursday, August 30th at 7:00 p.m. This night is for parents (no children please) to meet your child’s teachers, see the classrooms, and hear about all the great curriculum and activities we have planned for the 2018-19 school year.

We have planned a Back to School Popsicle and Play date on Sunday, September 16th from 3-4:30 p.m. so our preschool and infant families can meet each other and have

Our first Tot Shabbat service will be on Friday, September 21st and it will be Pajama Night! Come dressed in pajamas and be ready for some songs, blessings, and a new Shabbat story! What a great way to begin our year together!

We have big changes this year beginning with our new Infant & Toddler Office near the Wolfson Auditorium. Kathy Sharp, our new ECE Assistant Director, and Nicole Lelie, our Parent & Me Coordinator, will be working out of this new office.

Our Infant Center and Parent & Me programs have expanded, and we look forward to offering even more activities and events for our ECE parents. We are going to have an amazing year!

Debbie Blumenthal Shannon Tepfer, Youth Director youth@templeetzchaim.org

USY & Youth We have such a fun filled 2018-2019 year planned for your

some play time together on our wonderful front lawn.

Coming Attractions

kids! The USY Board members are gearing up for all of our TEC’ers and we can’t wait to share our exciting lounges,

8/25: Havdalah and Movie Night. USY and Cantor Pablo are coming together to get our work week started with a movie and sing along under the stars.

Chapter Activities, and events with all of you! Kadima is entering 3rd- 6th grade, Jr USY is 7th-8th, and Sr USY is

9/2: Disney Day with USY at 7:30 am -12:00 am. Cost is TBD.

9th-12th grade. We are looking forward to being a part of

9/4: Welcome Back Kadima Lounge at 6:15 pm-7:45 pm. We want to welcome back all of our 3rd-6th graders with a party in their honor! Cost is $10 and dinner is included.

your child’s journey in building lifelong friendships, Jewish identity, and community here at TEC.

9/10: USY Tashlich Walk at 11:30 am-1:30 pm. We will meet in the rotunda and walk to Conejo Creek Park where we will have Tashlich, and lunch.

The Youth Department is excited to continue our Machar (K-2) program too! Machar is a special program for kids in

9/19: USY Yom Kippur Sicha at 12 pm-1 pm. We will have special thought-provoking and interactive programming on how to be our better selves this new year.

grades K-2 that will meet once a month on Sundays after Religious School from 11:30-1:30 pm. Some of the things

9/30: Sushi in the Sukkah at 2:00 pm-3:45 pm. 7th-12th graders will learn to make sushi, listen to music, and make a special dessert in the Sukkah!

we will do: community and Tikkun Olam projects, gain

Machar: K-2 experiences will be on the following dates fr om 11:30 am - 1:30 pm: 9/30, 10/28, 11/18, 12/16, 1/13, 2/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/28, 5/19

friendships and create bonds, play games, and have fun!

11/4: Mitzvah Day at 9 am-1:00 pm. USY will have many Mitzvah Day projects available for Parents and Kids alike throughout the day. We will collect toys for tots, books for Sova, Jackets and sweatshirts for Casa Pacifica, and recycling for SATO.

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!

E-mail youth@templeetzchaim.org for more information.

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Religious School

Joyce Bronstein, Director of Religious School Education joyce@templeetzchaim.org

The staff and I miss our students smiling faces and their words of “I love Religious School” as they take a piece of licorice. The last couple summer months, we are preparing for another incredible Religious School educational experience. If you know a family that is looking to “find” a temple, please refer them to me. I would love to have the opportunity to speak with them!

the Jewish perspective and gaining knowledge on issues regarding values, traditions, heritage, history, prayers, and so much more will become an intrinsic part of our children’s everyday life.

With this sentiment in mind, if you have not done so already, please return your prefilled registration cards. I am currently planning for the upcoming school year and your completed registration cards will Families, please make a note in your calendar to join us on August enable me to prepare appropriately. If you have any questions or 17th at 5:30 p.m. for our third annual “Tailgate Shabbat.” The would just like to “schmooze,” my door is always open. I love when Religious School will provide a delicious dinner from “Pizza Nosh.” families stop by to say hello…...

We will even have dessert! NO CHARGE! Everyone is welcome to Wishing you and your family a very happy and safe summer! attend. All you need to do is R.S.V.P. and bring your blankets and chairs. After dinner, we can enjoy the final Shabbat Service under Joyce Bronstein the Stars.

Bring your friends and let’s welcome Shabbat together….as you know, everyone is invited!

Parents, we all have friends that talk about one day joining TEC and enrolling their children in Religious School. But, for some reason, some families need a little more encouragement to take this step. If you know of a family that has mentioned to you that they are planning to join, I am asking you to help those friends by bringing them to TEC and introducing them to me at “Tailgate Shabbat.”

Being a member of a TEC and sending your children to Religious School is pouring the cement for a strong Jewish foundation that will sustain your children for the rest of their lives. A religious school education is truly a gift that you are giving your children. Learning

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We Proudly Congratulate our B’nai Mitzvah Aaron Moskoff

August 4, 2018

Hi! My name is Aaron Moskoff, and I am going into 8th grade at Medea Creek Middle School. I enjoy hanging out with my friends, playing basketball, and cycling. My Bar Mitzvah is an integral part of my life because according to Jewish law, I become an adult, and with that comes many responsibilities. I would like to thank my tutor, Rivka, for perfecting my ability to recite prayers and Torah. I would also like to thank my friends and family for their love and support. Shabbat Shalom!

Yale Hammer

August 4, 2018

My name is Yale Hammer, and I will be starting 8th grade in the fall at Lindero Canyon Middle School. In my free time, I enjoy playing on my Xbox, playing basketball, and hanging out with my friends all while listening to my rap music. My Bar Mitzvah means a lot to me because I will become a man in the Jewish community. I hope to carry on this tradition for generations to come. I would like to thank my religious school teachers, Rabbi Spiegel, Hazzan Pablo, and especially my tutor Marv Friedman for being so patient, supportive, and caring throughout the process. I would also like to thank my family for encouraging me to study Judaism and always supporting me throughout my life.

Jonathan Glassman

August 11, 2018

Hello! My name is Jonathan Glassman, and I am looking forward to my Bar Mitzvah in August. I have been going to Hebrew school at TEC since kindergarten and appreciate everyone who has supported my religious education. I am on Newbury Park Mountain Biking Team, play the drums and tenor saxophone, and like spending time with my friends skateboarding. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of my religious school teachers, Rabbi Spiegel, Hazzan Pablo, Joyce Bronstein and my tutor, Rhawn Freelander for supporting me and making TEC a wonderful place to learn. I look forward to sharing this special day with my parents, twin sister, Sarah, and my little sister Grace and all my family and friends traveling to be with me on my Bar Mitzvah day.

Sarah Glassman

August 11, 2018

Hello! My name is Sarah Glassman, and I am having my Bat Mitzvah in August. I started going to Hebrew school at TEC in kindergarten. I am on swim team, play the violin and guitar, and enjoy spending time with my friends. I look forward to spending this special day with my parents, my twin brother, Jonathan, and my little sister Grace and all of my family traveling from near and far. I would like to thank all of my religious school teachers, Rabbi Spiegel, Hazzan Pablo, Joyce Bronstein and my tutor, Rhawn Freelander for helping me on my educational and spiritual journey through Hebrew School, to becoming a Bat Mitzvah. Thank you!

Tommy Deitel

August 18, 2018

My name is Tommy Deitel. I’m an 8th grade honors student at Sycamore Canyon School. I love to play ice hockey and enjoy technology. My Bar Mitzvah journey has been amazing. I proved that I can achieve my goals when I dedicate myself and work hard. I really enjoyed going to Israel last summer so that I could connect more with my ancestry. I enjoyed studying the Torah and learning about the stories and its life lessons. One of the big lessons I learned is the importance of remembering. I am proud to be involved in the ‘Remember Us’ project along with my choice to have my Bar Mitzvah dedicated to Josef Goldman z”l. Having a very supportive and loving family definitely has made by own Bar Mitzvah journey special. I also want to thank my tutor, Rivka Moscovitch, and all my Hebrew school teachers for helping to prepare me for becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

Ruby Wasserman

August 25, 2018

My name is Ruby Wasserman. I will be in eighth grade at Viewpoint School in Calabasas this fall. I've been fortunate to be part of the Temple Etz Chaim community from my early days (18 months) with Mommy and Me classes till now. Over the years, I've been blessed to be taught by many morot, including, but not limited to Miss Donna, Miss Maureen, Miss Eliza, Miss Laura, Miss Tobi, Miss Rosalie, and Miss Heidi. They've instilled in me an appreciation for Judaism and our heritage. Special thanks to Rhawn who helped me prepare for this weekend. Lastly, I would like to thank my parents, my wonderful brother Max (who is a great friend, always listens, and always makes me laugh) and you for sharing my Bat Mitzvah with me.

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Community Outreach

Tami Wank, Trustee-Community Outreach

outreach@templeetzchaim.org

Bereavement Support Group

8/8/18 and 8/22/18 9:30 AM in the Library

If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, this community-wide support group can provide you with an opportunity to share your feelings free of charge.

The 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month (9:30am-10:30am) at TEC in the library.

The Bereavement Support is led by Lori Oberman (MFT), loriobernan@aol.com.

Order Scrip Gift Cards!

Purchase gift cards and support the temple. You purchase gift cards (scrip) from $25-$100 and use them at your favorite retailers. TEC earns a percentage with each gift card purchase- no hidden fees or costs. Get cards for a variety of stores: Starbucks, Target, Amazon, Staples, Best Buy, and Vons! You can even custom order for most other stores!

To place your order, see Jessica in the front office, call (805) 497-6891, or email sharimark@templeetzchaim.org.

A little note of thanks!

Thank you to all the wonderful, dedicated Bingo volunteers for all your continued commitment each and every week!

You continue to be a pillar of substantial financial contribution to Temple Etz Chaim each year.

If any TEC member would like to volunteer, just call the office at 805-497-6891 ext. 166 and get in on the fun.

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Family Events in September

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Calendar

AUGUST 2018 Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Temple Etz Chaim Calendar of Events

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

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21 Av

Saturday 22 Av

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23 Av

10:00 AM Shabbat Services Aaron Moskoff Bar Mitzvah 7:15 PM Minyan

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24 Av

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25 Av

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26 Av

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27 Av

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28 Av

9:30 AM Bereavement Support Group

8:30 AM Minyan

7:15 PM Minyan

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5:00 PM Bingo

1 Elul

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2 Elul

7:30 PM Women of TEC Board Meeting

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3 Elul

4 Elul

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5:00 PM Yale Hammer Bar Mitzvah

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29 Av

7:00 PM Shabbat Under the Stars

5:00 PM Bingo

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7:00 PM Shabbat Under the Stars

30 Av

10:00 AM Shabbat Services Jonathan and Sarah Glassman B’nai Mitzvah 5:30 PM Havdalah and Classic Movie Night Sing Along

5 Elul

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6 Elul

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7 Elul

5:30 PM Religious School Tailgate Shabbat

8:30 AM Minyan

7:00 PM Shabbat Under the Stars MEMBERSHIP OPEN HOUSE

7:15 PM Minyan

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8 Elul

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9 Elul

7:15 PM Minyan

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10 Elul

11 Elul

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SHABBAT UNDER THE STARS ENDS

12 Elul

15 Elul

7:15 PM Minyan

7:00 PM Book Club

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16 Elul

7:15 PM Minyan

17 Elul

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13 Elul

7:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat

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14 Elul

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4:30 PM Ruby Wasserman Bat Mitzvah

LAST DAY OF PRESCHOOL CAMP

5:00 PM Bingo

18 Elul

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10:00 AM Shabbat Services Shabbat JAM

9:30 AM Bereavement Support Group

8:30 AM Minyan

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5:00 PM Bingo

10:00 AM Shabbat Services Tommy Deitel Bar Mitzvah

19 Elul

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20 Elul

10:00 AM Tuesdays with Rabbi

8:30 AM Minyan

7:30 PM TEC Board Meeting 5:00 PM Bingo 7:15 PM Minyan

7:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat

7:15 PM Minyan

SAVE THE DATE September 4, 2018 First Day of Preschool

September 4, 2018 First Day of Religious School, Grades 3-7

September 5, 2018 First Day of Religious School, Grades 6-7 11

September 9, 2018 First Day of TK, K, Grades 1-2

September 17, 2018 First Day of Confirmation, Grades 8-10

High Holidays 5779 & Sukkot Selichot

September 1, 2018 at 8:00 pm

Our Selichot program also includes Havdalah, a complimentary buffet dinner, a movie viewing, and a Selichot service late in the evening.

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

September 9-11, September 18-19

Please remember that you must have no outstanding balances on your membership dues to reserve High Holiday tickets.

For ticket prices, please refer to the chart below. Payment is accepted in cash, checks payable to Temple Etz Chaim, or credit card. The price in parentheses is the ticket price should you choose to pay by credit card.

If you are interesting in reserving a parking spot or seats in the sanctuary for High Holidays, please call or e-mail Jessica Jacoby in the front office at (805) 497-6891 or jessica@templeetzchaim.org.

Sukkot

September 23-30

If you want to order a Lulav and Etrog set, the deadline to place an order is Monday, August 27.

Men’s Club is building the TEC sukkah on September 23 at 9:00am. Steak, Scotch, and Torah in the Sukkah will take place on September 26 at 7:45 pm.

Women of TEC Sukkot Dinner is F riday, September 28 at 5:45 pm. Please RSVP to the front office no later than F riday, September 21.

Service

Type

Price

Main Service-Paskow Sanctuary Members Only

N/A General Seating

Main Service-Paskow Sanctuary Reserved Pews

$200 ($206) each

Main Service– Paskow Sanctuary

Reserved Chairs

$150 ($155) each

Admission for Non-Members (Paskow Sanctuary)

Admission Only

$250 ($255) each

Admission for Relatives of Members

Admission Only

$135 ($140) each

College Students

Admission Only

N/A General Seating

All Services

$500

Must show Student ID at door to gain admittance to services Reserved Parking Limited number of spots

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High Holidays 5779

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Contributions to our Synagogue Rabbi Richard Spiegel Discretionary Fund

Hazzan Pablo Duek Discretionary Fund

In Memory of William Groden, Ronald Groden

In Memory of Rose Morris, Liz Groden

In Memory of Penny Neugroschl, Cindy Scherr In Memory of Louis M. Samson, Kar en Samson Smith In Memory of Cecyl Silverman, Lewis Silverman In Memory of Dolores Helen Greenberg, Heywood Friedman In Memory of Y itzchak Saranga, Rivka Moscovitch In Memory of Luzer Finkelstein, Reuben Finkelstein In Memory of David Pfefferman, Ar thur Pfefferman In Memory of Samuel Levine, Gar y Levine In Memory of Bernard Silverman, Lewis Silverman In Memory of Evelyn and Bert Schoenkerman Sr., Sidney Ross, and Milton Rosenberg, Marcey and Buzz Schoenkerman In Memory of Maxine and Marvin Cohn, Marc Cohn

In Memory of Geri Schneider, Donna Lichtmann In Memory of Harry K ramer, Linda Natlin

Judy Rosenbaum, Condolences on the loss of your brother-in-law, Marsha Rosenblum Avra Borgen, Condolences on the loss of your husband, Marsha Rosenblum Carla Shaw, In honor of your bat mitzvah, Victor and Raisa Ivanov

In Memory of Frieda Freilich, Marshall Scherr Lisa and Ricard Eidman, Our condolences, Neil and Carolyn Bordofsky In Memory of Fanny K essler, Gil Kessler In Memory of Benjamin Zamkoff, Pauline Kaplan

Temple General Fund

In Memory of Edward Glick, J oan Ber nick

In Memory of Ira Jay Berk, Errol Berk

In Memory of Anne Lutzker, J ohn Lutzker

In Memory of Mary and Michael Wexler, Herb Wexler

In Memory of Charles Sneed, J udith Sneed In Memory of Y itzchak Saranga, Rivka Moscovitch In Memory of Arthur Dell, J an Or lowski In Memory of Shmuel Orlowski, J an Orlowski

In Memory of Nathan Hockman, Stuar t Hockman In Memory of Florence Levine, Anne Weiss In Memory of Stanley Scherr, Mar shall Scherr

In Memory of Emily Safani, Shahna Safani

In Memory of Abraham Freilich, Mar shall Scherr

In Memory of Aghdass Harounian Safani, Shahna Safani

In Memory of Louis Miller, Susan Kanner

In Memory of Rouhollah Safani, Shahna Safani

In Memory of Solomon Fleishman, Sandr a In Memory of Judith Albaum, Kar en Albaum Levy

In Memory of Lionel Conn, Debr a, J ay, and Noah Levine In Memory of Herbert K atz, Danica Katz In Memory of Steven Seery, Holly Seer y

Ann Sturman, Our condolences, Beth and Scott Meyer

In Memory of Sarah Ratzan, J er ome Ratzan

In Memory of Ada Bloom, Dois Weinber g

In Memory of Arnold Borgen, J udith Sneed

Lisa Eidman, Our condolences, Beth and Scott Meyer

In Memory of Doris Ruvman, Maur een Levine

In Memory of Michael Schwartz, Debr a, J ay, and Noah Levine

Marvin Liebman, Reufah Shleimah, Alan Flaschner

In Memory of Andrew “Bandi” Sabolch, Judith Feldman

Linda and Burt Lewesohn, In honor of the birth of your grandson, Alan F laschner

In Memory of Harry Treisman, Robin Oberman

In Memory of Rose Alpern, Cindy, J oel, and Michael Alpern

Claudia and Richie Ackerman, In honor of your granddaughter’s adoption, Alan Flaschner

In Memory of Morris Plotnick, Barbara and Howard Skurka

In Memory of Henia Rutberg, Bar bar a Nemet

Ilene and Irwin Barney, In honor of your granddaughter’s baby naming, Alan F laschner

In Memory of Irving Matzner, J udith Sneed

Eileen Sachs, Condolences on the loss of your brother, Marsha Rosenblum Lisa and Richard Eidman, Our condolences, Liz and Ron Groden Sylvia Schwartz, In honor of your bat mitzvah, Ellen Zucker and Richard Engler Karen Longobart, In honor of your bat mitzvah, Victor and Raisa Ivanov Rabbi Spiegel, In appreciation, Her b Wexler Rabbi Spiegel, In appreciation, J oan Koss

In Memory of Tillie Zabel, Sandr a Lutzker In Memory of Terrill Oberman, Robin Oberman In Memory of Ida Dell, J anice Or lowski In Memory of Evelyn and Bert Schoenkerman Sr., Sidney Ross, and Milton Rosenberg, Marcey and Buzz Schoenkerman In Memory of Rodger Goodman, J anice Orlowski

Jotkowitz Camp Ramah Scholarship Fund In Memory of Hanna Hyman, Ann Hayman

In Memory of Daniel Scop, Libby Scop Esther Brenner, In memory of Harvey, Rosalie Fromberg Inbar Israel Travel and Education Scholarship Fund In Memory of Howard Grossman, Beth Meyer In Memory of Penny Meth, Bonnie Goldenberg

Religious School Fund Bridgette and Neil Spector, Our Condolences, In Memory of David Presser, Francine Liz and Ron Groden Finkelstein

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Contributions to our Synagogue In Memory of Maurice Budish, Gar y Budish In Memory of Ruth Wachs, Lesley Schneider In Memory of Melvin S. Wank, David Wank In Memory of Y itzchak Saranga, Rivka Moscovitch In Memory of Sophie Friedlander, Car l Friedlander In Memory of Robert Smith, Linda Friedlander

In Memory of Evelyn and Bert Schoenkerman Sr., Sidney Ross, and Milton Rosenberg, Marcey and Buzz Schoenkerman

In Memory of Nathaniel Rubens, Marie Rubens

Hazzan Pablo, In appreciation, Lisa and Richard Eidman

In Memory of Charlotte Levine Hammer, Barbara Kluber

Dorothy Rosengard, Happy Birthday, Lisa and Richard Eidman

USY Youth & Scholarship Fund

In Memory of Ernest Solomon, Marie Rubens

In Memory of Rebecca Baker, Leonard Spitzer Early Childhood Education Fund

In Memory of Evelyn Goldberg Barnett, J ane Spitzer

In Memory of Joan Darsa, Susan Kane

In Memory of David Abdolrazagh, Zoe Abdolrazagh

In Memory of David Cohen, Fr ed Cohen

In Memory of Courtney Maltz, Er ic Maltz

In Memory of Ida Goldstein, Susan Cohen

In Memory of Frieda Bompey, Edythe Rabinowitz

In Memory of David Isaac Cohen, Fr ed Cohen

In Memory of Morton Adler, J oyce Goldber g

Ann and Elliot Sturman, Our condolences, Patty and Jerry Kaye

Joyce Bronstein, In appreciation, Liz and Ron Groden Elisa Feldman Memorial Religious School Scholarship Fund In Memory of Elisa Feldman, Debbie and Les Feldman In Memory of Gertrude Barney, Ilene and Irwin Barney In Memory of Lionel Conn, Bar bar a and Al Ungar

In Memory of Lenore and Sharon Adler, J oyce Goldberg

In Memory of Golda and David Savloff, Betty Reiser

In Memory of David Isaac Cohen, Br uce Cohen

In Memory of Fanny Goldfarb Freedman, Sheldon Malchicoff

Men’s Club Scholar-in-Residence

In Memory of Anna Cogan, Judith Ross

In Memory of Paul Chesnick, Myr na Stelman

In Memory of Lillian Wexler, Alan Lipkin

In Memory of Sue Shrater, J oel Shr ater

Zerlin Library Fund Laura Withrow, In honor of your bat mitzvah, Neil, Roz, Andrew, and Elianna Sokoler

In Memory of Marilyn Zimmerman, Shir ley Lipkin

Laura Withrow, In honor of your bat mitzvah, Radell Simon

Ilene and Irwin Barney, In honor of your granddaughter’s baby naming, Gloria and Irwin Katz

In Memory of Sam Freed, Nomi Fr eed

Dunaier Music Fund

Men’s Club Silverstein Humanitarian Fund

In Memory of Elisa Feldman, Zona and Bar r y Pidgeon

In Memory of Abe W einberg, Susan Solovy

In Memory of Geraldine Altenburg, Myrna Stelman

In Memory of Sophie Schein, Bonnie Goldenberg

Women of TEC Tributes

In Memory of Abraham K lapper, Bonnie Goldenberg In Memory of Charles Stein, Ron Stein

The Adult B’not Mitzvah Students, Mazel tov, Debbie and Les Feldman Lipnick Religious School Scholarship Fund In Memory of Dorann Bunkin, Joyce-Ruth and Michael Bunkin In Memory of Ben Gurien, Har vey Gur ien In Memory of Louis Rothman, Bonnie Rothman Eileen and David Sachs, Our condolences, Sybil and Ron Goldstein Sandee Tischler Religious School Scholarship Fund In Memory of Dena Y askiel, Cyndi Mahler In Memory of Sandra Tischler, Ann Stur man Joe Tischler, In honor of your Afikomen story, Ann Sturman

The Eidman Family, Our condolences, Steve and Elissa Lazarus

Ner Tamid Education & Community Center Fund In Memory of Florence Greenberg, Janis Leshnov

Torah Fund In Memory of Albert Loenthal, Ann Goldwasser

In Memory of Rudolf Mozes, Shmuel Mozes

In Memory of Hymen Tenenbaum, William Tenenbaum

TEC Beautification Fund

In Memory of Josef Herskovits, Evey Liebman

In Memory of Magda Chesnick, Myrna Stelman

In Memory of Charles Loenthal, Ann Goldwasser

Women of TEC Scholarships Fund

In Memory of Perle Gil, Bar bar a Kr upin

Laura Withrow, In honor of your bat mitzvah, The Meyer Family

Irma Sommerfeld, In honor of being awarded Woman of Valor, Alan Flaschner

Barbara & Harvey Scherr Memorial Fund

Tzedakah Fund

In Memory of Jack Friedman, J er ome Ratzan

In Memory of Mary and Michael Wexler, Herb Wexler

Fienberg-Lerner Chapel Minyan Fund

In Memory of Ben Zion K ulik, Mor r y Kulik

In Memory of David Isaac Cohen, Susan Cohen

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

Temple Etz Chaim 1080 E. Janss Road Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 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

Board of Directors Jeff Solomon, President Shari Mark, Executive Vice President Sherri Finn, Immediate Past President Debbie Cohen-Sitt, VP Youth Mark Goldstein, VP Social Action Robin Kahn, Trustee Business Services Ken Leon, VP Religion and Worship Larry Levine, VP Project Funding Gideon Manzur, VP Communications Wendy Margolis, Financial Secretary Beth Meyer, Recording Secretary Tom Milhaupt, VP Personnel/Legal Michael Roberts, Trustee Bingo Elissa Lazarus, Corresponding Secretary Larry Slomowitz, VP Building and Grounds Felicia Toporoff, VP Religious School Tami Wank, Trustee Community Outreach David Yodkovik, Treasurer Joe Zwicker, VP Early Childhood Education Terri Zwicker, Trustee Strategic Planning Ken Leon, Men’s Club President Cindy Scherr, WOTEC President Gary Katz, Past President Marshall Scherr, Past President Myles Simpson, Past President

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