Trustee, Religious Education Adya Riss Trustee, Security Paul Dryman Trustee, Social Action Pam Friedman Trustee, Sustainability Ely Jacobsohn
Trustee, Ways and Means Judy Gindi Trustee, Rachel Carmona Trustee, Shira Soria
President, Men’s Club Mark Goldstein
President, Women of TEC Phyllis Dankberg & Elissa
Letters from Our Leaders
Rabbi
Ari Averbach rabbiaverbach@templeetzchaim.org
I struggle with spirituality. And I know that I am not alone. What are the paths we take towards achieving something deeper, feeling something grander than our everyday existence? Even in the Torah, Jacob’s name gets changed to Israel because he struggles with divinity – and we are the inheritors of that lineage.
I went to yoga with our immediate past president, Eric Feigenbaum. It is not in my comfort zone, but I am always interested in stretching myself – literally and metaphorically.
As I was trying my best to hold different poses, my mind traveled through time. Work-related thoughts and family scheduling and current events, but by the time we reached Warrior 2, and I wondered what a rabbi was doing meditating in the Eastern tradition, I remembered a tidbit that my Orthodox friend Rabbi Hyim Shafner taught me: yoga is pretty Jewish. Not only because most of the rabbis I know participate in the Indian stretching tradition, but because it
It’s been a wonderful month here at TEC. We recently had Havdalah and Hotdogs, which brought so many of us together for a beautiful evening of music, art, food, and togetherness. Our Shabbat services have been especially meaningful lately: We’ve made some changes to Friday nights, adding more music and creating a more intimate atmosphere, and it’s been incredible to see how it’s brought a renewed energy to our Kabbalat Shabbat services.
As we approach Hanukkah, I’ve been reflecting on the theme of perseverance. It’s one of the key ideas of the holiday—not just the perseverance of the Maccabees in the face of overwhelming odds, but also the endurance of the oil in the menorah that lasted eight nights. These stories remind us of the strength and resilience that are so deeply embedded in Jewish tradition. But perseverance isn’t just about the big, miraculous moments we remember in our stories. It’s also about the quieter, everyday acts
was developed by a Jewish woman.
The origins of what we know today as yoga is not so ancient, even if it stems from an ancient practice. The Holy Mother of Pondicherry founded an ashram on the coast of India in the 1920s. Yoga at the time was monastic – the practitioner would have to give up their entire life to focus on a yogic lifestyle. The Mother, as she was known, developed “integral yoga” where the practitioner would aim to be more present in day-to-day life by taking on this extra layer of physical spirituality.
She took a Jewish idea – how to integrate deep spirituality and ancient rites with living in the modern world – and made it universal in a new way. And no wonder! The Mother was born Blanche Rachel Mirra Alfassa to a Sephardic family.
May we all find a way to integrate spirituality into our everyday lives. And to stretch ourselves a bit in the year to come.
that sustain Judaism. There’s an image in Jewish thought of a “still small voice”—a voice that’s been carried through centuries and generations, through times of challenge and times of celebration. And I think that when we come together at shul, when we pray and sing, we express that ongoing voice. Showing up, engaging in the service, and participating in music and prayer are all ways of persevering as Jews and keeping that voice alive. This is one of the things that makes TEC so special. It’s a space where we can gather, not only to connect as a community but also to engage in the traditions that give Judaism its enduring strength and meaning.
My Hanukkah wish for all of us is that we find ways to come together, sing, and keep the Jewish music and traditions alive. Whether it’s through Hanukkah songs, Shabbat prayers, or just being there for each other, may this season remind us of the beauty of sticking together and the joy of community. Happy Hanukkah to everyone!
Felicia Toporoff, President ftoporoff@templeetzchaim.org
How are we in 2025 already? It seems like I blinked and 2024 blew right past me! (But in all fairness, the years do seem to be going by a lot faster than they did when I was much younger.) As we are all no doubtedly recovering from the many end of year festivities we’ve attended from Hanukkah celebrations to New Year’s Eve parties, it is my hope that everyone has had the opportunity to take a moment to reflect on the past year and what new goals or tasks we hope to achieve in this new one. I certainly have. Perspective is a powerful tool and as I look back on all the improvements we’ve needed to make as an organization from better transparency to more streamlined operations, I can see how far we’ve come and how much we’ve accomplished this past year. But that doesn’t mean
there isn’t more to do, and your Board of Trustees and amazing group of volunteers and staff are hard at work making sure our “to do” list continues to be addressed. There certainly is more to accomplish and we aren’t taking our foot off the gas.
Things are moving and shaking at TEC so look out for our emails and flyers notifying you of all the fun and interesting programming coming your way this spring. We also have many b’nai mitzvahs on the calendar and all of us can’t wait to celebrate these wonderful group of kids as they become adults in our community. Thank you all for continuing to support TEC, which enriches our lives every day. I hope everyone has a wonderful year ahead and that 2025 brings you all joy, health and happiness.
benny@templeetzchaim.org
O Hanukkah, o Hanukkah come light the menorah... I hope that you all have enjoyed the holiday. It overlaps nicely with the Gregorian calendar and creates a bridge between past and future. The miracle of oil has been transposed to the miracle of not eating too many sufganiyot and latkes. The new year brings with it resolutions and the hope of a better 2025. Israel is in a crossroads with so many changes in the countries around them. When I write this, the Syrian government has fallen and Israel has destroyed their military power by bombing their arsenal of military equipment. I pray for peace and that it will happen soon. My desire to go and visit is building up, but the situation needs to be stable before the trip can happen. We have passed the halfway mark of short days with a little sunlight.
We are headed towards the lighter side of the year. Our next new year is in sight, which is Tu B’shevat, the new year of the trees. When living in Israel in 2023 we moved there in February, and the almond tree started to bloom just around Tu B’Shevat. I am in my final year of Chaplaincy school and will be graduating in May of next year 2025 (B”H). As part of my thesis work, I would like to involve the 67+ group in the community, to assess their spiritual wellbeing. I hope if you belong to this cohort that you can help me by filling out a short questionnaire that should take around 10 minutes to complete. The idea is to identify spiritual opportunities that is, addressing different need-categories: 1) meaning and direction in life; 2) self-worth and belonging, and 3) reconciliation/to love and be loved.
Benny Sommerfeld, Associate Chaplain
TEC Education
Debbie Blumenthal, Early Education Director
debbieb@templeetzchaim.org
Happy New Year! As we begin a new year and the second half of our school year, we look forward to coming back from winter break and getting back to our classroom routines and learning!
The holiday of Hanukkah is ending as we return to school. I hope that everyone’s holiday was filled with family, memorable experiences, and happiness. How great it is that one-year ends and another begins all during the Hanukkah holiday. We have lots to celebrate!
We want to give a big welcome to all the new preschool and infant families who are joining us in January 2025. We look forward to getting to know you and introducing you to our Temple Etz Chaim friends and family.
We invite you to join us for our January 31st Tot Shabbat dinner and service. Let’s begin 2025 with a musical Tot Shabbat! Everyone can bring a musical instrument and join the band! We will enjoy Shabbat dinner and an interactive family Shabbat service starting at 5:00 p.m. on January 31st!
Before we know it, we will be starting registration for the 2025-26 school year! In the month of January, all current TEC preschool and infant families will be asked to register for the new school year and then we will start filling open spaces from our Wait List and
new registrations starting in February. The first day of the new school year will be Monday, July 7th!
Wishing everyone a very happy, healthy, and bright New Year 2025! Thank you for being a part of our Temple Etz Chaim family!
Joyce Bronstein, Religious School Director
joyce@templeetzchaim.org
When you receive this bulletin, we will most likely have celebrated our eighth night of Hanukkah. I hope your family had a wonderful holiday filled with warmth and light and enjoyed a festive New Year. I’m excited that Religious School will resume on January 5th! The staff and I look forward to interacting with our students—we’ve missed them!
In December, families enjoyed our annual Havdalah and Hotdogs event, where the theme was Hanukkah. It was a fantastic way to begin thinking about our own Hanukkah celebrations. The evening was filled with positive energy and creative activities. A special Todah Rabah (thank you) to everyone who made the event such a success: our incredible clergy, the hot dog committee, the Friday setup crew, workshop facilitators, office staff, Board Members, maintenance and
security, and all the many volunteers who contributed their time and energy. We are incredibly fortunate to have had over 60 volunteers working together.
There is a special Havdalah and Hotdogs team that I so enjoy working with: a heartfelt thank you goes to Susan Kane, Karen Garelik, and Heidi Birnbaum. Together, we plan, prepare, purchase, and coordinate the entire evening. Thank you to this amazing group.
A huge shout out to the anonymous TEC family who generously supports this meaningful endeavor each year. Your contribution creates long-lasting positive memories for all participants.
As I write this article, it’s a Monday night, and our teens are engaged in their first-hour grade-level core class. It’s truly heartwarming to see them enjoying their Confirmation and Post-Confirmation classes.
TEC Happenings
Our teens can participate in various electives for their second hour, including pyrography (wood burning), cooking, Krav Maga (Israeli self-defense), ceramics, and band class. Students can choose their elective, with the option to switch mid-year—ensuring a dynamic and flexible learning environment.
The first hour is the students’ grade level core class, which fantastic teachers teach. I feel incredibly fortunate to work with such an outstanding team:
• 8th Grade: Karen Garelik
• 9th Grade: Maya Tenenbaum
• 10th Grade: Hazzan Noam
• 11th & 12th Grades: Rabbi Averbach
I’m immensely proud of our teens and their commitment to continuing their education beyond Bar/Bat Mitzvah. It’s a privilege to see them grow in knowledge and their connection to our Jewish traditions. Our teachers provide invaluable educational moments that our students will carry with them into adulthood.
We are fortunate to offer an education that teaches our rich traditions, heritage, history, prayers, and much more. Even more importantly, we hope to instill in our students a deep and lasting love of being Jewish—one they will hold in their hearts throughout their lives.
Here’s to a fantastic 2025 filled with good health, joy, and happiness!
Havdalah and Hotdogs, December 14
Adopt a Family Collection
Joyce Bronstein, Religious School Director (continued)
TEC Community
Phyllis Dankberg & Elissa Lazarus, Co-President, Women
of TEC
As I am writing this article, Women of TEC had a spectacular event of “Latkes and Vodka” at the home of Carol and Buzz Schoenkerman. It was a heart-warming evening of friendship and fun. Lots and lots of latkes, drinks, jelly doughnuts, etc. Thanks to Carol and Buzz for their extraordinary hospitality. Although Chanukah is not quite here yet as I write this in early December, Phyllis and I want to take this opportunity to wish you all a great Chanukah and a happy secular New Year. Onward to 2025.
As we start our programming for 2025, mark your calendars for Knish Klatch under the leadership of Wendy Margolis at 6:30 on Tuesday, January 14. Look for the flyer for all the details. Each month will bring a new program to which all are invited.
If you have not yet paid your dues for 2024-25 please do so. We’d love to have you as a member and, most importantly, have you attended our programs. There is something for everyone in Women of TEC. And patronize our terrific Gift Shop under the leadership of Ann Ross and Phyllis Dankberg. Our dollars go toward helping the synagogue and youth programs, scholarships for trips to Israel and overnight Jewish camps and the list goes on.
If you have any suggestions or questions, please reach out to me at elazarus@templeetzchaim.org or to Phyllis Dankberg, my copresident at phyllis@templeetzchaim.org. We would be happy to speak with you.
Mark Goldstein, President, Men’s Club
Shalom All! Men’s Club has been actively planning upcoming events for 2025! We will be having a Dragon Fruit Orchard visit, a Hike and Havdalah for the entire TEC community, a magic night for adults, an astronomy night for all, and a game night for adults. Plus, a Hearing Men’s Voices program to address challenges of being a dad and grandfather is being scheduled. World Wide Wrap tefillin event is set for February 9, 2025. We welcome your participation in organizing, leading or assisting in these programs. Please email mensclub@ tempeetzchaim.org to volunteer.
Men’s Club is excited to host the 25th Annual Men’s Cub Scholar in Residence Weekend, April 25 – 27, 2025. In view of events in Israel and worldwide, the weekend will provide learning
opportunities centered on the importance of the State of Israel entitled Learn, Grow, and Stay Connected with the State of Israel. Event Highlights include Speakers from StandWithUs, visiting clergy and experts who will provide engaging talks on a variety of topics on Israel and community building opportunities. The weekend will include presentations and discussions to foster a sense of community and camaraderie, strengthen our bonds with each other and with Israel, and inspire us with calls to action to help strengthen Israel. Check the temple website for details and sponsorship opportunities.
All are welcome to our Men’s Club Board Meetings held the third Tuesday of the month @ 7:00 pm.
Pam Friedman, VP, Social Action
We are closing out the year with our annual Adopt a Family Drive. Working together, Shari Mark and Robyn Zimmet, our Adopt-aFamily leaders, did an incredible job organizing and contacting past donors and recruiting new donors. They matched up donors to those in need from Senor Concerns’ Meals on Wheels Program for the Home Bond and Westminster Free Clinic’s families in need. Donors were given a wish list to guide their gift buying. After making their purchases, donors wrapped their gifts beautifully and delivered them to TEC. They looked spectacular.
Other TEC community members donated unwrapped toys for
the Westminster Free Clinic. Later this season, parents in the Westminster program will be given the opportunity to pick out gifts to give to their children for the holidays. Shari and Robyn also collected Target gift cards for Harbor House which will be given out to our local homeless community so that they can buy needed personal items.
Every year, I am warmed by the generosity of our congregation. Our Adot a Family Program is truly a perfect mitzvah to end the year with.
Susan Kane, Chairperson, Inclusion Committee
Did you know that February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month? We are thrilled to welcome author, storyteller, Autism advocate (and father of Hazzan Noam), Tom Fields-Meyer on Friday, February 7th to share with us during services. Tom and his wife, Rabbi Shawn Fields-Meyer are also the parents of Ezra, who has autism, and will hold a Q & A during the Oneg, after services. It’s sure to be an inspiring and informative evening.
Tom is the author of Following Ezra: What one Father Learned About Gumby, Otters, Autism and Love from his Extraordinary Son as well as the co-author of Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism Purim is around the corner and this year, we will be coordinating a FUN-raiser, to provide Mishloach Manot (gifts given to friends and family) to every family in the TEC community! Please keep an eye out for the emails and flyers with information on how you can
sponsor and support this fun holiday tradition. We hope everyone will participate!
Magnifying sheets continue to be available to support those with vision impairment. They will be available in the lobby to be used during services. Please return them to the lobby at the conclusion of services. Should you need them for any other temple related activity, please notify the office in advance to make arrangements.
The Inclusion Committee seeks to expand the opportunities for full participation and support by listening to congregants’ needs and experiences so we can advocate for positive changes. We certainly don’t have all the answers, so we are leading with curiosity and welcome your thoughts and suggestions... where can we improve and what are we doing well. Email us at hurykne@mac.com
Tova
Birthdays & Anniversaries January
B’nai Mitzvah
Tova Lubetkin January 4
Hi! I’m Tova Lubetkin, and I am currently in 7th grade at A. E. Wright Middle School. I have been at TEC since Preschool. Now, I attend Confirmation and volunteer as an aide in the TK class. For some of my hobbies, I like to play basketball and soccer. I also love going to the beach, spending time with family and friends, and traveling. As I become a Bat Mitzvah, I have many people to thank for this long journey My parents, my brother, Elijah, my sister, Ayla, my lovely tutor, Rivka, Rabbi Averbach, Joyce Bronstein and all my Hebrew School teachers from the past. Thank you all.
Asher Sklar January 18
Hi, my name is Asher Sklar and I am in the 7th grade at Medea Creek Middle School. This is my second year at Temple Etz Chaim, and before TEC I received my Jewish education from Jewish day school. Although I’ve only been at TEC for a short period, I’ve really enjoyed getting to know the kids and community. In my spare time I enjoy being on the swim team, surfing, snow skiing and playing piano. I also enjoy time with my family and friends. I would like to thank my parents, my sister Cora and especially my grandparents who have spent time each morning with me for the past year on FaceTime to help me prepare for my Bar Mitzvah. In addition, I’d like to thank the TEC community and my wonderful Bar Mitzvah tutor, Betty Zonshine, who has helped me and encouraged me throughout my journey to being a Bar Mitzvah. I am very much looking forward to my big day!
Congratulations to the Karamas family on the birth of Levi David Karamas
Born on November 1, 2024
Parents:
Nicole and Michael Karamas
Grandparents:
Sarah and Frank Karamas
Lisa and Chris Lodter
Congratulations to the Michaels family on the birth of June Charlotte Michaels
Born on November 26, 2024
Parents:
Juliette and Jake Michaels
Grandparents:
Catherine and David Michaels
Tributes
Barbara & Harvey Scherr
Memorial Fund
In Memory of Lillian Moskowitz
Harvey Moskowitz
In Memory of Leon Noel Blaugrund
Fern Blaugrund
Dr. Ruth Kaplan RSSF
In Memory of Mollie Lederich
Larry & Judy Mayer
Dunaier Music Fund
In Memory of Sofia Landau
Gina Landau
In Memory of William Deutsch
Frances Deutsch
Early Childhood Education Fund
In Memory of Al Smith
Stan & Lynne Rosen
In Honor of ECE Fundraiser
Noreen Beiro
In Memory of Harvey Goldberg
Joyce Goldberg
Elisa Feldman Memorial Religious School Scholarship Fund
In Honor of In Honor of Rachel & Joey Janowski’s Marriage
In Memory of Abe Werber
In Honor of the Birth of Levi Davis Karamas
William & Cynthia Koepcke
In Memory of Seymour Feldman
Les & Debbie Feldman
In Memory of Sam Freed
Nomi Freed
In Memory of Evelyn Dubinsky
Jeff Schoenwald
Karen Sugarman
Fienberg-Lerner Chapel Minyan Fund
In Honor of Stephen & Elinor Fienberg
Jerry & Sandie Leventhal
Giving Tuesday
Fran Curtis
Jerrald & Deborah Cohen
Jotkowitz Camp Ramah Scholarship Fund
In Memory of Lowell Benjamin
Lisa Benjamin
Kiddush Fund
In Honor of David Michael’s B’nai Mitzvah
David & Catherine Michaels
Lipnick RSSF
In Memory of Lillian Gurien
Harvey Gurien
In Memory of Solomon Stockell
In Memory of Irwin Stockell
Bonnie Rothman
In Memory of Bertha Winterstein
Susan Goldberg
Jeannine Blakefield
Melton Conejo West Valley Adult Jewish Learning
Susan Ehrlich
Michael and Lorraine Raileanu
Ben Zion & Gail Kogen
In Appreciation of Rabbi Camras
Cheryl Lewis
Men’s Club
In Memory of Rabbi Jack Shechter
Marc & Carole Firestone
In Honor of Men’s Club Scholar in Residence Program
Steve & Pam Friedman
Men’s Club Scholar-in-Residence
Harris Kaufman
Joel Shrater
In Honor of 2025 SIR Weekend
David & Melinda Harris
Men’s Club Silverstein Humanitarian Fund
Myrna Stelman
In Memory of Ernie Silverstein
Richard & Gari Saly
Wilma Saly
Richard & Gari Saly
Rabbi Averbach’s Discretionary Fund
In Memory of Betty Chislov
Rhonda Averbach
In Honor of Rachel and Joey Janowski’s Marriage
Zvi & Yola Kalinski
In Memory of Evelyn Greenberg
Lauri Arons
In Memory of Irving Garvin
In Memory of Eleanor Garvin
In Memory of Glenn Bradley Garvin
Laurel Warner
In Memory of Goldie Warner
In Memory of Alexander Warner
Kenneth Warner
In Memory of John Weiss
In Memory of Betty Weiss
Laurel Warner
In Graditude to Rabbi Ari for so beautifully officiating
Talia’s Baby Naming
Aaron Palmer & Annie Lascoe Palmer
In Appreciation of Rabbi Averbach for the beautiful service for Geoff and all he has done for our family
Karin Bara
Sandra Rosenfeld
In Honor of the Birth of June Charlotte Michaels
Robert & Betty Zonshine
In Honor of our Daughter, Tami Kessler Wakeman’s Successful Surgery
Gil & Lynda Kessler
In Memory of Vivian Sterling
In Memory of Noel Sterling
In Memory of Maxine Cohn
In Memory of Marvin Cohn
Randi Cohn
In Memory of Ruth Beaudry
Lorraine Raileanu
In Memory of Francine Raileanu
Michael Raileanu
In Memory of Jack Chislov
Rhonda Averbach
In Memory of Benjamin Marx
David Marx
In Memory of David Sachs
Eileen Sachs
In Memory of Sylvia Samson
Donald Samson
In Memory of Stubby Kaye
Hattie Wolf
In Memory of Marilyn Solomon
Neil & Carolyn Bordofsky
In Memory of Joseph Markowitz
Bonnie Garfinkel
In Memory of Samuel Groden
Ronald Groden
In Memory of Francine Synder
Cheryl Cohen
In Memory of Irv Alper
Gil & Lynda Kessler
In Memory of Jordan Raileanu
Michael Raileanu
In Memory of Manuel Label
Lorne Label
In Memory of Yona Friedman
Rivka Moscovitch
In Memory of Mary Waisman
In Memory of Raymond Waisman
Ellen Smith
In Memory of Arnold Patent
Vanessa Averbach
Ellen Hustead
Sarah Recher
Adam Eagle
Leora Fersht
Lorne Label
Eliah Atlas
Religious School Fund
In Honor of the birth of Levi Davis Karamas
Ellen Zucker
In Memory of Patricia Rose
Steve & Pam Friedman
In Memory of Elizabeth Fair
In Memory of Marcia Baslow
Risa Leonard
In Honor of the Birth of Levi Davis Karamas
Jay & Debra Levine
In Memory of Alexander Mayer
Iris Antell
In Memory of Sylvia Schneider
Mitchell Schneider
In Memory of Rhea Myra Dersh
Cynthia Schein
Ritual Fund
In Memory of Rabbi Jack Shechter
David & Rebeccah Schwartz
Sandee Tischler RSSF
In Memory of Stephan Alan Bass
In Memory of Marcelle Carlin
Jerome & Dawne Ratzan
Social Action Fund
In Honor of Feed the Hungry for Harbor House
William & Cynthia Koepcke
In Honor of Feed the Hungry for Harbor House
Myles & Gail Simpson
Patricia Rose
Steve & Pam Friedman
Temple General Fund
In Honor of Pamela Rooks
Ruth Ann Hapner
In Memory of Rabbi Jack Shechter
Liz Groden
In Memory of Hector Cornelio
Sofia Kobrin
In Memory of Rabbi Jack Shechter
Lee & Susan Simowitz
In Memory of Sylvan Simowitz
In Memory of Rhoda Simowitz
Lee & Susan Simowitz
Golda Brill
In Memory of Toby Miller
Susan Kanner
William Jacobs
Marilyn Jorrie
In Memory of Eli Yale
Eric Feigenbaum
Tzedakah Fund
In Memory of Rochelle Lewinter
Debra Byer
In Memory of Lillian Bettman
Lou Kluber
Women of TEC Fund
Get Well Soon Dr. Flora Treger
Get Well Soon Neil Heller
Get Well Soon Linda
Shirley Lipkin
Women of TEC Fund Torah Fund
In Memory of Sophie Tenenbaum
William Tenenbaum
ISRAEL UPDATE
Israel's strength, innovation, and resiliency creates a new realty in the Middle East
Now that Israel has nearly destroyed Hamas, crippled Iran and Hezbollah, and enabled the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, the geopolitical environment in the Middle East has markedly changed. A hostage deal seems imminent, and improved relations with the Saudis appear to be on the horizon. Yet, Israel still struggles with the effects of over a year of constant war, in both human and economic terms. How does the Israeli-in-the-street see these developments? Join us as we chat live with Dr. Avi Weissman, Deputy Director of Rambam Hospital who will participate remotely from Haifa,Israel and provide a first-hand account of life in Israel today and expectations for the future.
The Mitzvah Committee is here to help...
• Large plastic trash bags and remember your loved ones.
MEMORIAL RECEPTION
Services offered by Women of TEC Mitzvah Committee
What to Expect
We will be at your house a day or two before the funeral, or as time permits, for planning and any questions. We will arrive at your house half hour to one hour before you leave for the cemetery to receive any last-minute instructions. Our volunteers will be there to accept all deliveries and complete the set-up.
We will provide:
• Handwashing station to be set up outside, in front of the door, including water pitcher, paper towels, TV tray and trash bag
• Hard-boiled eggs (12)
• Challah, wine and mini wine cups
• Large and small paper plates, napkins, and cutlery
• Hot and cold cups
• Ice cubes in a cooler
• Large coffee maker, coffee, tea bags
• Sugar, sweeteners, mocha mix
Family provides:
• Tablecloth, serving platters and utensils
• Cold drinks, water bottles
• Folding chairs
Have the deli/bakery deliver:
• Platters of food, bread, salads, cakes, etc.
Special Instructions for the deli/bakery:
• Be sure to schedule these items to be delivered at the same time the funeral is scheduled to begin.
• Remind them not to mix meat and dairy on the same platter.
To ask questions or make arrangements
Contact the Temple Office at 805-497-6891 or inquire via email at Shiva@templeetzchaim.org
After hours, please contact Roni Rosen at 818-585-9449
