Etzetera - June/July 2018

ETZETERA June & July 2018 JUNE WORSHIPSERVICES Minyan (Winer Chapel) Every Monday—7:15PM Every Wednesday—7:15PM Every Sunday—8:30AM

Sivan, Tammuz, and Av 5778

Yasher Koach Adult B’not Mitzvah Class of 2018/5778

JULY WORSHIPSERVICES Minyan (Winer Chapel) Every Monday—7:15PM Every Wednesday—7:15PM Every Sunday—8:30AM

Friday, June 1st

Friday, July 6th

Candle lighting—7:42PM Kabbalat Shabbat Adult B’not Mitzvah Service— 7:30PM

Candle lighting—7:50PM Kabbalat Shabbat—7:00PM Saturday, July 7th Shabbat Services—10:00AM

Saturday, June 2nd Adult B’not Mitzvah Service Shabbat Services—10:00AM

Friday, July 13th Candle lighting—7:48PM Kabbalat Shabbat—7:00PM

Friday, June 8th Candle lighting—7:46PM Kabbalat Shabbat—7:30PM

Saturday, July 14th Shabbat Services—10:00AM

Saturday, June 9th

Friday, July 20th

Daniel Strauss Bar Mitzvah Shabbat Services—10:00AM

Candle lighting—7:45PM Kabbalat Shabbat—7:00PM

Friday, June 15th

Saturday, July 21st

Candle lighting—7:49PM Kabbalat Shabbat—7:30PM Saturday, June 16th

Shabbat Services—10:00AM

Pictured from left to right: Sylvia Schwartz, Tina Novorr, Laura Withrow, Karen Longobart, Carla Shaw, Elisha Manzur, and Amie Deitel

Candle lighting - 7:41PM Kabbalat Shabbat—7:00PM

Shabbat Services—10:00AM Friday, June 22nd Candle lighting—7:50PM Kabbalat Shabbat—7:00PM

Friday, July 27th

Have a great summer break!

Saturday, July 28th Shabbat Services—10:00AM

Saturday, June 23rd Shabbat Services—10:00AM Friday, June 29th Candle lighting—7:51PM Kabbalat Shabbat—7:00PM Saturday, June 30th Jenna Lotterman Bat Mitzvah Shabbat Services—10:00AM Jess Norton Bar Mitzvah– 5:00PM

1080 E. JANSS ROAD ● THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91360 Phone (805) 497-6891 ● Fax (805) 497-0086 ● www.templeetzchaim.org

Jeff Solomon, President president@templeetzchaim.org

President’s Message

in Speech Pathology at the University of Texas at Austin,

Shalom Haverim!

and Hannah will be pursuing a Ph.D. in Mathematics at My

name

Solomon,

is

Jeff

and

after

Texas A&M University. So, if we are not here in Thousand Oaks, expect us to be visiting them in Texas.

spending the last two years as Executive VP,

Here at TEC, my whole family has been very involved. I

I now have the honor

have served in one capacity or another on the Temple

of being the President

Board for the past fourteen years. While I was Project

of

your

Funding VP, my committee of dedicated volunteers

Congregation. We have much to discuss over the coming

helped me to create and launch the TEC Legacy

months, but I thought I would take this opportunity to

Society. You may also know me from my four years as

introduce myself and my family to those of you who do

TEC Treasurer. Jan spent several years sewing the denim

not know the Solomons of Thousand Oaks. I grew up in

book covers given to 3rd graders and the Tallitot that you

the San Fernando Valley and graduated from Brandeis

designed for your children to wear in 4th grade. Both of

University, which is located in a suburb of Boston. I am a

my daughters spent their high school years as aides in the

native Californian, so after graduating, I moved back

Religious School helping to teach some of your children.

home and have held some diverse jobs, and lived all over

You may have spoken to Hannah during the summer of

Southern California. In 2000, we moved to Thousand

2015 or 2016 when she worked in the Temple Office or

Oaks just as Rabbi Richard Spiegel was commencing his

your preschooler may know Rebekah from the last few

long run as TEC’s Rabbi (this mirrors what my parents

summers working as a teacher in the Early Childhood

did in 1969 when they joined Valley Beth Shalom just as

Education Center.

Rabbi Harold Schulweis (z”l) was starting his long run as

I am looking forward to learning more about those of you

their Rabbi). Currently, I run a small software company

that I have not had the opportunity to meet yet over the

headquartered in Newbury Park that assists companies of

next two years. There is a lot going on at TEC and I

all sizes in the manufacturing world to save both time

hope you (and your family) can find something here that

and money.

meets your needs. If not, please feel free to write to me at

president@templeetzchaim.org.

My wife, Jan, is an amazing mom and an outstanding Special Education Teacher at Acacia Elementary here in

That’s all for this month. I hope that everyone has a safe,

the Conejo Valley. We are celebrating our 25th wedding

healthy and happy summer!

anniversary this month. We have two wonderful daughters, Rebekah (23) and Hannah (21). Both of our

L’hitraot,

girls will be moving to Texas later this summer to begin Jeff

graduate school. Rebekah will be pursuing her Master’s 2

Rabbi’s Message

Rabbi Richard Spiegel rabbi@templeetzchaim.org

The summer is almost upon us, and with the pleasant weather comes also the long awaited opportunity for leisure. In the modern world, we are all very busy with our favorite expression being 24/7. There is no downtime. We can be reached by phone, text, or emails at any time of the day or night wherever we are and we are expected to respond

services, trips to Israel (a lucky few), reading Jewish books, attending bar/bat mitzvah services, or a family wedding- the list goes on and on.

But what about adults? What can I do in the summer that will add to my Jewish experience? Summer camps are mainly for children, but Friday night under the stars on the Warren lawn gives us all a feeling of camp. Services are informal- the setting is beautiful- and we all have a warm feeling.

For those who like camping- with family, friends, or Havurahwhat about bringing candles, wine for Kiddush, and challah with you as you spend a Shabbat enjoying the outdoors? For all of us, the opportunity to read a good Jewish book or look at an amazing video about Jewish life can bring us a wonderful learning experience. Of course, our Temple is open for services for Shabbat and weekday minyan all summer for whoever wishes to be part of our Temple’s religious community.

instantaneously.

But, summer represents something different. Summer is the season for vacation, relaxation, and a slower pace. Summer is the time for recharging our batteries so that we are fresh for the busy year ahead.

What about recharging our Jewish batteries? Whenever I speak to the Religious School students in their closing assembly, I challenge them by asking them to do something Jewish during the summer. They return in the fall with great enthusiasm telling me about their activities- Jewish camps, Shabbat

So, enjoy the summer months and remember that prayer, study, and doing mitzvoth are part of Jewish life all year long.

Rabbi Richard Spiegel

Guess Who’s Coming to Shabbas?

Our final Shabbas dinner of this year is scheduled for June 8. Over the past 13 months, we’ve hosted 41 dinners with more than 25% of Temple families participating!

Are you ready to take part in the fun? If you would like to host, or if you would like to be invited as a guest, just e-mail us at guesswho@templeetzchaim.org.

Your picture can be here in a future article!

Beth Meyer, Cindy Scherr, Myles Simpson TEC Guess Who’s Coming to Shabbas Committee

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TEC Guess Who’s Coming to Shabbas Committee

guesswho@templeetzchaim.org

Rabbinic Search Committee

Rabbinic Search Committee RSC@templeetzchaim.org

The Rabbinic Search Committee remains committed to our mission of finding the next rabbi for our wonderful synagogue and community. We are refreshing our Joint Placement Committee application (job posting) to attract more attention from candidates. Applications and resumes will be screened when received and we will interview candidates as appropriate. Top candidates will be invited for a weekend visit as soon as they are identified.

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

Women of Temple Etz Chaim Is it really time for my “farewell column” as president of Women of TEC? We moved to southern California 10 years ago, and one of the first things we did was join a synagogue – TEC. I immediately got involved and the rest, as they say, is history. I want to thank my mentors: Phyllis Dankberg, Etta Weinstein, Wendy Margolis, and Gertie Sanders. Gertie was so warm and welcoming at the Membership Open Houses that I couldn’t resist getting involved.

Elissa Lazarus, WOTEC President WomenOfTEC@templeetzchaim.org

2018 Nominating Committee. And Claire Maultasch, my right and left hand, who anticipated what I needed so efficiently. I treasure our friendships.

Please remember what I have always said: TEAM – Together Everyone Achieves More. Women of TEC is a group for women of all ages at all stages. If I could go from being Sunshine Chair to Membership VP and to President, so can you! Get involved!

Gratitude to my family for their support, Steve, my husband of almost 52 years, was my sounding board for difficult decisions and my calming influence when I got stressed.

During my tenure we changed the name of Sisterhood to Women of TEC for a more modern look. But, in the end, we are all truly “sisters” no matter what the name of the organization. Thanks to officers Sarah Karamas and Etta Weinstein for carefully watching over our finances during the last 4 years; to Linda Wallace and then Wendy Halpert for excellent programming; to Irma Sommerfeld and Heather Silverman Nordahl, and now Linda Hutchings for their work with Torah Fund; to Karen Longobart for her dedication to keeping students connected; to Samantha Sherman Ofir, Leslie Markman and now Pam Friedman for the carefully recorded minutes from our Board meetings…..the list goes on and on of committee chairs and Tami Wank who designed our new brochure and chaired the

Finally, special thanks to my assistant, 9 year old granddaughter Eden Lazarus whose comment to me recently was “Grandma, it’s been a great 4 years!!!!!”

Elissa Lazarus President, Women of TEC

SAVE THE DATE!

WOTEC IS SAILING AGAIN MARCH 8-11, 2019 NEVER 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 we move into our final weeks of school, Shavuot is our last Jewish holiday of this school year. We will be celebrating the time the Jewish people received the Torah on Mt. Sinai.

We will be decorating the synagogue and our classrooms with flowers, greens, and enjoying dairy treats.

Even though our children are not done with their formal Hebrew school studies, our Gesher/Pre-K children will be graduating preschool, the first stage of their Jewish education, on Wednesday, June 13th. We look forward to celebrating in the sanctuary with our families, Rabbi Spiegel, Hazzan Pablo, and teachers. Hopefully June 13th is not their last day at TEC. We are looking forward to seeing our graduates on Sundays as they begin their Religious School education at TEC in September.

Summer camp begins on Monday, June 18th and continues for 10 weeks until August 24th.

Camp enrollment is open for children between the ages of 18 months - 5 years old and we hope that you will be able to join us for some summer fun! If you have a child younger than

Religious School moment to congratulate her.

I am very proud to announce that, Barbara Budish, a fifth/sixth grade teacher in our Religious School, was chosen to receive the prestigious and noteworthy “Sara and Simcha Lainer Award.” This award is extended to the most deserving teacher for excellence in Religious School education.

The Builders of Jewish Education is responsible for choosing the person based on specific established criteria.

The children in our classrooms represent our Jewish future. The staff and I want our school to be rich in Jewish content and experience. We work as a team to ensure that the continuity of Jewish Education offered at Temple Etz Chaim Religious School will be exciting and informative. I am delighted and blessed with an extraordinary and dedicated faculty; teachers who work beyond the ticking of the clock, who are eager to learn new methods and teaching styles, and most importantly, teachers who are “menschen,” and love what they do.

Barbara is extremely dependable and always puts forth great effort in everything she pursues. She quickly and enthusiastically embraces any new ideas, responsibilities or challenges presented to her. Barbara also has the “gift” of positively relating to students, parents, and colleagues.

Barbara was thrilled and honored to be chosen for this award. Should you see Barbara at school or Shul, please take a

Debbie Blumenthal

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

Drum Roll Please …

Barbara has been a teacher at our school for the past sixteen years. Her years of experience enable her to provide a wealth of information to her students.

18 months, we are also offer Parent and Me classes all week long during the summer!

Parents and their toddlers can join us for some social interaction, songs, Shabbat celebrations, and art activities and outside play. You can call the school office for a schedule of classes.

I personally want to thank our Vice President of Early Childhood Education, Shari Mark.

Shari has been representing and supporting our preschool for the past two and half years! She is always seen greeting families at Tot Shabbat services and other family events.

We are so thankful for her leadership during the past couple of years as our preschool and infant programs have been flourishing. As her term with ECE ends, we know she will continue to help TEC grow and thrive even more!

We have all had a wonderful year and we are anxiously awaiting summer time so that we can greet our returning and new summer friends.

Remember to return your child’s registration card(s) if you have not done so already.

Also, please refer your friends to join and become members of TEC. If they have children, I would love to speak with them about registering for Religious School.

Again, Yasher Koach and Mazal Tov to Barbara Budish!

Joyce Bronstein

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Shannon Tepfer, Youth Director youth@templeetzchaim.org

USY & Youth

Upcoming Summer Events

We hope everyone is having an awesome summer! Don’t wait until Fall to sign up for USY, Kadima, or Machar. We have so many awesome things planned for you next year and we can’t wait to get started. My name is Shannon, I am the Director of the Youth Department here at Temple Etz Chaim. This is my 4th year as Director and my 12th year working at TEC. I am currently going to AJU and working toward my masters in Jewish Education. I have the privilege of working with kids grades Kindergarten to 12th grade every year and love every minute of it! In the Youth Department your child/children will learn leadership, a love of Judaism like no other, connect with friends, old and new, and get to participate in amazing and unforgettable experiences on and off campus! We have four programs available for our TEC’ers: Machar K-2nd grade, Kadima 3rd-6th grade, Jr USY 7th-8th grade, and Sr USY 9th-12th grade. All of the groups have special programming that is age appropriate, engaging, and fun! The Youth Staff and I work hard and take pride in being your child’s home away from home. For more details and information email youth@templeetzchaim.org or check out our TEC website at www.templeetzchaim.org (under Youth Department) or call (805) 494-3648. We are already planning our 2018-2019 Machar/Kadima/USY year! Don’t wait until the last minute, sign up to be a TEC Youth Group Member today.

June events: June 3 - Summerfest USY Bake Sale!! Warren Lawn from 11:30am2:30pm June 10 - Summer Fun Par ty/Boar d installation for 7th-12th graders September’s activities in a nutshell: Welcome Back Kick off lounges for Machar, Kadima, Jr’s, and Sr’s Disney Day with USY (more info to come about prices) Rosh Hashanah Tashlich Walk at Conejo Creek Park 8th-12th graders Yom Kippur discussion series for 8th-12th graders Operation Isaiah Canned Food Drive Activities throughout the year: L’dough V’dough (challah baking with Holocaust survivors and families), Movie nights under the stars, Sushi in the Sukkah, Chapter Shabbat Potluck Dinners, Teen weekends (Kinnusim) spent at Camp Alonim/Camp Ramah/ local Synagogues, and more!

Email youth@templeetzchiam.org for more details

Summer Smash Information summersmash@templeetzchaim.org

Summer Smash

Summer Smash 2018 is just around the corner! If you have yet to do so, there is still time to register!

Registration is by the week, starting June 11th through August 10th.

We offer a sibling discount as well!

Summer Smash is an exciting day camp, with fun trips on Mondays and Thursdays, water day on Wednesdays, and electives on Tuesdays and Fridays!

Check out our calendar of activities on our website, https://templeetzchaim.org/summersmash Reach out to the new Summer Smash Director, Micaylen Brenner, with any questions you may have! summersmash@templeetzchaim.org (805)-494-3648

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We Proudly Congratulate our B’nai Mitzvah Daniel Strauss

June 9, 2018

Hi, my name is Daniel Strauss. I am a seventh grader at Los Cerritos Middle School. I like to hang out with my friends, playing sports, and playing the piano. My Bar Mitzvah is significant to me because it means that I am an adult in the Jewish Community. I would like to thank my religious school teachers, my tutor Rivka Moscovitch, and Hazzan Pablo for preparing me for my big day. I would also like to thank my parents for enriching my Jewish education and for throwing such an amazing event for me. Shabbat Shalom!!!!

Jenna Lotterman

June 30, 2018

Hi. My name is Jenna Lotterman and I am a 7th grader at Colina Middle School. I enjoy dancing, swimming, and reading. Going through the process of studying and preparing for my bat mitzvah again has been an amazing experience and I hope to carry on the Jewish tradition. I would like to thank my parents and brother, my tutor Rivka Moscovitch, Rabbi Spiegel, and Hazzan Pablo for supporting me throughout my journey.

Jess Norton

June 30, 2018

My name is Jess Norton and I live in Simi Valley. People who know me can tell you that I love sports. Football is my favorite. Last year, I was the team captain of my football team. I am also a trumpet player and I sit in the second chair of my school band. I would like to thank Marv, my Bar Mitzvah tutor. I have learned so much from him.

I would also like to thank my family for their help and support.

Lily Ann Perlmutter

June 26, 2018

My name is Lily Ann Perlmutter. Later this month, I will have my Bat Mitzvah in Israel. I am especially grateful that most of my family is coming to share this special day with me. To be Jewish is a great honor and it is very important in my life. For the past 5 years I have been going to Hebrew school and learning more and more about our history as Jews. Recently, I went with my Hebrew School class to the Museum of Tolerance. This experience made me realize that I live in a bubble where everything is made exactly how I want it and we often take that for granted. This is why it is so important that we stay committed to our religion and continue to follow the teachings of Hashem. As Jews it is are job to be leaders and set positive examples for others on how to act and how to treat other people.

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Community Outreach Bereavement Support Group

Tami Wank, Trustee-Community Outreach

outreach@templeetzchaim.org

6/13/18, 6/27/18, 7/11/18, 7/25/18

9:30 AM in the Library

We invite you to join our group if you are grieving the loss of a special person in your life. This community-wide support group (no charge) can provide you with an opportunity to share your feelings and be of support to others in a similar situation.

The 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month (9:30am-10:30am) at TEC in the library; led by Lori Oberman, MFT.

Order Scripts!

Help support the temple just by purchasing gift cards. You purchase gift cards (script) of any amount (from $25-$100) from popular retailers that you already frequent and use them for your purchases. TEC earns a percentage with each gift card purchase, no hidden fees or costs. Get cards for popular stores: Starbucks, Target, Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, Staples, Gelson's, Office Depot, Best Buy, and Vons! You can even custom order for most other stores!

Stop by the main TEC office and see Jessica or call (805) 497-6891. You can also email sharimark@templeetzchaim.org to place your order.

Pop-Up Paint Party

Brought to you by Tami Wank, Community Outreach:

Introducing the newest Georgia O'Keeffe artists at TEC's April 26 Pop up Paint Party!

From wine, cheese, desserts, laughter and our own personal style, a beautiful masterpiece was crafted. It was an evening filled with laughter and friendship amongst us with our very own take home masterpiece. Color Mi Vino presided to teach us, while we learned the steps. A thank you shout out to Lisa Warren who helped create this fun filled evening of engagement. As Lisa and I both have a palette for creativity, fun, and social engagement right here in our TEC backyard, we look forward to sharing more artistry together with you. Have an idea or talent to share, don't hesitate to get in touch at outreach@templeetzchaim.org 9

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Men’s Club

Mark Zucherman, Men’s Club President

mensclub@templeetzchaim.org

The past several months has been very busy planning some great end of year Men’s Club events. On June 3rd we hope everyone will enjoy the Men’s Club BBQ as part of TEC SummerFest.

Of course, we are always looking for new members and leaders, or those just looking to have fun, or engaging with friends old and new. As always please contact us with questions, ideas, suggestions, thoughts, interested, or just curious.

It might look like we’re working hard, but who doesn’t enjoy a great BBQ party! Also, on Monday June 11th, don’t miss our signature Jeff Finn Cigar, Scotch and Talmud event with BBQ Steaks served this year. This is always a fun event with a great turnout and a fitting capstone to our calendar year of activities.

We look forward to seeing you at this event.

Finally, I must humbly thank all our donors, Men’s Club board, WOTEC, and numerous volunteers and members this past year. Together you made our TEC Men’s Club a national club role model and delivered a positive social and educational experience for the entire TEC community - A big Todah Raba.

It's been my pleasure and an honor to serve 2 terms as president of your TEC Men’s Club.

Your Men’s Club is working hard on next year’s calendar of activities. Our goal is to continue to make TEC Men’s Club fun, engaging, and accessible for Men of all ages in our temple community.

I look forward to many more years of continued friendships, and the community, social, and educational engagements made possible by our Men’s Club.

Our new Men’s Club board will work hard to continue our great education programs like Scholar-In-Residence, our Sunday Brunch Speakers, and new engaging activities that we hope will enrich and expand your social or religious Journey.

Wherever you are in your arc of Temple life, we welcome you to Men’s Club.

Yom HaShoah Candle Donors

Dayna and Roger Toman

Linda and Harvey Moscowitz

Terri and Joe Zwicker

The Warren Family

Family of Fred Lipsig

Marc and Randi Cohen Bonnie & Merrill Goldenberg Steve and Elinor Mark & Julie Fienberg Goldstein Peter & Wendy Margolis Liz & Ron Groden Marcey and Buzz Schoenkerman

Susan E. Cohen

Contributors Irwin and Ilene Barney Robert and Eileen Peisner

Mark Family

Tess and Bruce Wilkoff

Sandy and Art Pfefferman

Sarah Orlin Jeff and Sheri Schoenwald Nicole Gage

Donors

Kevin Longobart

Nomi Freed

Marc and Carole Firestone

Victor and Raisa Ivanov Susan E Cohen Bonnie Rothman Arnold and Diane Rudman Lynne and Stan Rosen Jerry and Patricia Kaye

Ann & Elliot Sturman

Rick and Barbara Rosenberg

Arnold Stern

Steven Salant

Nomi Freed

Scholar Benefactors

Sponsors Judith Sneed

Scholar in Residence Sponsors

Libby Scop

Benefactors Myles and Gail Simpson

Mark Zucherman

Tina Novorr Myrna Stelman

Phyllis and Joseph Bayewitch Ellen Gleimer-Hustead Bonnie and Merrill Goldenberg Andrea and Scott Smith Seymour B Horowitz Jack and Leah Shechter

Herbert Wexler

Sydelle Goodman

Ken & Linda Leon

Melinda and David

Jan and Janice Orlowski

Rabbi Jack & Leah

Colin and Esther Pullan

Myrna Stelman

Barry and Claire Maultasch

Anonymous (1)

Bonnie Rothman

Goldberg Family

Family of Scholarship Sheri & Jeff Schoenwald Irwin and Ilene Barney Judy Sneed Susan Bernstein Benny and Irma Mark Cher Sommerfeld Rich and Lisa Eidman Nathan and Cindy

Susan and Lee Simowitz

Anonymous

Marc and Carole Firestone

Anonymous - 4

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Alan & Susan

Noel and Vivian Sterling

Marc and Randi Cohn

Lisa and Richard Eidman

Other Sponsors

Myles & Gail Simpson Patty & Jerry Kaye

Mark & Inez Zucherman

Barbara and Al Ungar David Munowitch and Emily Habib

Raisa and Victor Ivanov

Anonymous (1)

Stelman Arnold & Jackie Stern

Andrew Smith

David Yodkovik Gail Simpson Jeff Schoenwald

TEC Caring Connections - Donor Needed Can you be that match needed?

Allison Himber is in desperate need of a kidney donation.

Allison is 26 years old and it was a mere 13 years ago she became a Bat Mitzvah here at TEC after attending preschool and religious school. The family has reached out to us as she is in need of a kidney. Her father Steve donated his kidney in 2013 through a successful surgery, but sadly it has since rapidly deteriorated. Through various infections, endless medications and injections, Allison’s health is such that she is in need of a kidney and is hopeful for a donor. While on a list of over 100,000 persons in need of a kidney, the average wait time is ten years. With no promising donor in sight so far, the family is now searching beyond their limits—hoping that, perhaps, a donor might be within our very own TEC family.

Interested in being tested to find out if you are a match?  Are you in good health?  It starts with blood type matching: The ideal blood type match is A or O (positive or negative).  Potential donors preferred are ages younger than 65 years of age.

Those interested in being tested as a potential match for Alli can contact her father, Steve Himber, directly at (805) 304-0739 or can email him at kidney4alli@gmail.com.

Steve encourages you to reach out to him for any questions about the screening process, the procedure, or any questions you might have.

He can give you firsthand knowledge of what to expect. Steve is also an advocate for the Cedars Sinai Living kidney donor program.

Even if you are not a match, please pass this incredible story on to any group with which you are involved, to any organization or friends that might be able to help Allison. The article in The Acorn, dated April 12, 2018, provides further information on Allison's story.

Please visit https://www.theacorn.com/articles/urgent-call-out-for-kidney-donation/ for more information.

Contributions to our Synagogue Rabbi Richard Spiegel Discretionary Fund In Memory of Edward Bernstein, Shari Mark In Memory of Florence K insbruner, J odi Greenberg In Memory of Raquel Saranga, Rivka Moscovitch In Memory of Florence Renny Golditch, J udy Gindi

In Memory of Franklin Fromer, Bar bar a Fromer In Memory of Fannie “Nana” Markowitz, Bonnie Garfinkel

Hazzan Pablo Duek Discretionary Fund In Memory of Fannie Zamkoff, Pauline Kaplan In Memory of Aghdass Harounian Safani, Michael Safani

In Memory of Maurice Samson, Kar en and Donald Samson

In Memory of Jack Siegel, J udith Feldman

In Memory of Eva Minarsky, Eileen Peisner

In Memory of Edward Bernstein, Shar i Mar k

In Memory of Harold Goldwasser, Laur a Goldwasser

In Memory of Lillian Fleishman, Sandr a Levy

In Memory of Belle K unin, Lor r aine Dennis

In Memory of Raquel Saranga, Rivka Moscovitch

In Memory of Hilda Mann, Beau Mann

Rabbi Spiegel, In appreciation, Michael and Tamara Lieber

In Memory of Florence Renny Golditch, J udy Gindi

In Memory of Sheldon Friedman, Heywood Friedman

Rabbi Spiegel, In appreciation, Dov, Mor gan, and Adam Isaac

In Memory of Samuel Ratzan, J er ome Ratzan

In Memory of Jack Y askiel, Cyndi Mahler

Rabbi Spiegel, In appreciation, J oyce-Ruth and Michael Bunkin

In Memory of Emily Safani, Michael Safani

In Memory of Evelyn Peisner, Rober t Peisner In Memory of David Roos, Tamar a Roos Unger

In Memory of Samuel Galatz, Ar r i Gubner In Memory of Frank E. Harary, Mar tin Har ar y In Memory of Rose K umin, Er r ol Ber k In Memory of Virginia Moore, Sandy Pfefferman

The Shechter Family, Mazel tov on Aidan’s bar mitzvah, David and Rebeccah Schwartz Steve Greenwood, Hoping for good health, Judith Sneed

In Memory of Reuben Zucker, Ellen Zucker

In Memory of Jack Gorman, Sandy Rosenfeld

In Memory of Franklin Fromer, Bar bar a Fromer In Memory of Ezra Levy, Daniel Levy In Memory of Emanuel Friedman, Mar vin Friedman In Memory of Alenne Mayer, Ir is Antell

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Contributions to our Synagogue continued...

Linda Moskowitz, Get well, Neil and Car olyn Bordofsky

Patty Kaye, Happy Birthday, Nancy and Neal Federman

In Memory of Harold Goldwasser, Ann Goldwasser

Erik Curtis, Get well, Anne Fr iedman and Hadassah Levine

Dan, Debbie, and Jaymee Margolis, In appreciation, J osh, Debbie, Andrew, and Talia Atlas

In Memory of Aaron Goldwasser, Ann Goldwasser

Steve Greenwood, Hoping for good health, Judith Sneed

Temple General Fund In Memory of Eva Rita Rogers, Marc and Betsy Kozinn In Memory of Florence Renny Golditch, Marc and Betsy Kozinn In Memory of Larry Dvorkin, J udith Dvor kin In Memory of Sonia Waksman, J eanne Waksman In Memory of Nathaniel Goodman, Roger Lifeset In Memory of Jean K anner, Allen Kanner In Memory of Alvin Rinkov, Debr a, J ay, and Noah Levine In Memory of Marvin W aksman, J eanne Waksman

Ritual Fund Elisa Feldman Memorial Religious School Scholarship Fund

In Memory of Albert Nathanson, Lois Gir sky

In Memory of Harry Altman, Nomi Freed In Memory of Gary Feldman, Debbie and Les Feldman

Tzedakah Fund

In Memory of Earl Brooks, Benny Sommer feld

In Memory of Sarah Solomon, Mar ie Rubens

David and Alane Shechter, Mazel tov on your son Aidan’s bar mitzvah, Debbie and Les Feldman

In Memory of Annie Rubens, Mar ie Rubens

Rabbi Jack and Leah Shechter, Mazel tov on your grandson Aidan’s bar mitzvah, Debbie and Les Feldman

USY Youth & Scholarship Fund

Eileen and David Sachs, Mazel tov on your grandson Jacob’s bar mitzvah, Debbie and Les Feldman

In Memory of Marcus Kluber, Lou Kluber

In Memory of Jack Savloff, Betty Reiser In Memory of Abraham Savloff, Betty Reiser In Memory of Richard Siegel, Ter r i Br yant

Rachael and Eric Brusseau, Mazel tov on your In Memory of Leo Reiser, Betty Reiser son Jacob’s bar mitzvah, Debbie and Les Feldman

In Memory of Dora Weiss, Ralph Weiss

Wendy Margolis, In appreciation, Karen Longobart

In Memory of Maurice Benchimol, Elaine Benchimol Scully

Wendy Halpert, Condolences on your loss, Sarah In Memory of Seymour Lipkin, Alan Lipkin Orlin In Memory of David Forman, Har r iet Shr ater

Men’s Club Scholar-in-Residence

Patty Kaye, Happy Birthday, Linda Zweig Aidan Shechter, Mazel Tov on your Bar Mitzvah, Marc and Betsy Kozinn

Lipnick Religious School Scholarship Fund

Men’s Club Silverstein Humanitarian Fund

In Memory of Dorann Bunkin, Joyce-Ruth and Michael Bunkin

In Memory of Dorothy Schoenwald, Jeff Schoenwald

Jotkowitz Camp Ramah Scholarship Fund

In Memory of Dorann Bunkin, Judith Sneed

In Memory of Sarah Simpson, Myles Simpson

In Memory of Nancy Rudman, Bruce Rudman

In Memory of Natalee Gurien, Harvey Gurien

Religious School Fund

Early Childhood Education Fund

Ner Tamid Education & Community Center Fund

In Memory of Raquel Saranga, Rivka Moscovitch

In Memory of Abraham Blumenthal, Scott Blumenthal

In Memory of Gary Alpern, Cindy, Joel, and Michael Alpern

In Memory of Marcie Budish, Gary and Barbara Budish

Scott Blumenthal, In appreciation and wishing good health, Ronnie Greenberg

Barbara & Harvey Scherr Memorial Fund

In Memory of Samuel Sereboff, Steven Ser eboff

In Memory of Naomi Aminoff, Jerome Ratzan

In Memory of Jack Lipschitz, Claire Maultasch

Dunaier Music Fund

In Memory of Abraham Maultasch, Bar r y Maultasch

In Memory of Helena Dain, Cherie Wrigley

In Memory of Martin K onigsberg, Shirley Bressler In Memory of Davood Moradian, Nasser Moradian In Memory of Seymour Kane, Daniel Kane In Memory of Charlotte Lipschitz, Clair e Maultasch In Memory of Harry B. Wank, David Wank

In Memory of Lazarus Falk, Ber yl Mann

In Memory of Harvey Dunaier, Howar d Dunaier Fienberg-Lerner Chapel Minyan Fund In Memory of Fanny Buchbinder, Fr ances In Memory of Kay Fienberg, Stephen Fienberg Deutsch In Memory of Sheila Rubenstein, Stephen Fienberg Torah Fund In Memory of Larry A. Gruer, Lillian Gruer In Memory of Ruth Rabin, Mar cia Waldman In Memory of Ida Loenthal, Ann Goldwasser

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Calendar

JUNE 2018 Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Temple Etz Chaim Calendar of Events Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

1

18 Sivan 2

19 Sivan

10:00 AM Shabbat Services Adult B’not Mitzvah Service

6:00 PM “In Gratitude” Say Shalom Dinner 7:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat Adult B’not Mitzvah Service 3

20 Sivan

4

21 Sivan

10

27 Sivan

8:30 AM Minyan

22 Sivan

6

23 Sivan

7

24 Sivan

10:00 AM Tuesdays with Rabbi

8:30 AM Minyan 11:30 AM Summerfest End of the Year Picnic and BBQ

5

7:15 PM Minyan

11

28 Sivan

7:30 PM Jeff Finn Cigars, Scotch, Steak, and Talmud Event

5:00 PM Bingo LAST DAY OF RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

7:15 PM Minyan

12

13

29 Sivan

10:00 AM Tuesdays with Rabbi

30 Sivan

9:30 AM Bereavement Support Group

25 Sivan

9

26 Sivan

10:00 AM Shabbat Services Daniel Strauss Bar Mitzvah

7:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat GUESS WHO’S COMING TO SHABBAS?

14

1 Tammuz

15

2 Tammuz

16

3 Tammuz

10:00 AM Shabbat Services 5:00 PM Bingo

9:30 AM Gesher Graduation

7:15 PM Minyan

8

7:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat Board Installation

7:15 PM Minyan 17

4 Tammuz

18

5 Tammuz 19

6 Tammuz 20

7 Tammuz

7:15 PM Minyan

7:00 PM Book Club 7:30 PM Board Meeting

25

12 Tammuz 26

11:30 AM Woman of Valor Luncheon

5:00 PM Bingo

7:45 PM Interfaith Committee Meeting

13 Tammuz 27

10:00 AM Tuesdays with Rabbi

8:30 AM Minyan

22

9 Tammuz

7:00 PM Kabbalat Shabbat 7:15 PM Minyan

11 Tammuz

8 Tammuz

10:00 AM Tuesdays with Rabbi

8:30 AM Minyan

24

21

14 Tammuz

9:30 AM Bereavement Support Group

SHABBAT UNDER THE STARS BEGINS

23

10 Tammuz

10:00 AM Shabbat Services 10:00 AM JAM

BEACH BOYS SHABBAT 28

15 Tammuz

29

16 Tammuz

5:00 PM Bingo 7:15 PM Minyan

17 Tammuz

10:00 AM Shabbat Services Jenna Lotterman Bat Mitzvah

10:30 AM Dodgers Day

7:15 PM Minyan

30

7:00 PM Kabbalat Shabbat SHABBAT UNDER THE STARS

5:00 PM Jess Norton Bar Mitzvah

SAVE THE DATE Aaron Moskoff Bar Mitzvah August 4, 2018

Yale Hammer Bar Mitzvah August 4, 2018

Jonathan and Sarah Glassman B’nai Mitzvah August 11, 2018 14

Tommy Deitel Bar Mitzvah August 18, 2018

TEC Book Club August 21, 2018

Calendar

JULY 2018 Sunday

Monday

1

2

18 Tammuz

Tuesday

19 Tammuz 3

20 Tammuz

8:30 AM Minyan

Temple Etz Chaim Calendar of Events Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

4

5

6

7

21 Tammuz

22 Tammuz

23 Tammuz

7:15 PM Minyan

24 Tammuz

10:00 AM Shabbat Services

7:00 PM Kabbalat Shabbat

5:00 PM Bingo 7:15 PM Minyan

SHABBAT UNDER THE STARS 8

25 Tammuz

9

26 Tammuz

10

27 Tammuz

11

28 Tammuz

12

29 Tammuz

9:30 AM Bereavement Support Group

8:30 AM Minyan

3 Av

16

4 Av

17

5 Av

8:30 AM Minyan

18

2 Av

SHABBAT UNDER THE STARS 6 Av

19

7 Av

20

8 Av

7:15 PM Minyan

21

9 Av

10:00 AM Shabbat Services 7:00 PM Kabbalat Shabbat

5:00 PM Bingo 7:15 PM Minyan

14

10:00 AM Shabbat Services

5:00 PM Bingo

15

1 Av

7:00 PM Kabbalat Shabbat

7:15 PM Minyan

7:15 PM Minyan

13

7:00 PM Book Club

7:30PM Tisha B’Av Services

SHABBAT UNDER THE STARS 22

10 Av 23

11 Av

24

12 Av

25

13 Av

26

14 Av

27

15 Av

28

16 Av

7:30 pm board meeting 10:00 AM Shabbat Services

9:30 AM Bereavement Support Group

8:30 AM Minyan Feast of Tisha B’Av 7:15 PM Minyan

5:00 PM Bingo 7:15 PM Minyan

29

17 Av 30

18 Av

31

7:00 PM Kabbalat Shabbat SHABBAT UNDER THE STARS

19 Av

8:30 AM Minyan

7:15 PM Minyan

SAVE THE DATE Ruby Wasserman Bat Mitzvah August 25, 2018

Labor Day September 3, 2018

First Day Rosh Hashanah September 10, 2018 15

Yom Kippur September 19, 2018

First Day Sukkot September 24, 2018

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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 Adam Ainley, Trustee Audit Debbie Cohen-Sitt, VP Youth Mark Goldstein, VP Social Action 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 Cindy Scherr, Corresponding Secretary thru 7/2018 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 Mark Zucherman, Men’s Club President Ken Leon, Men’s Club President - eff. 7/2018 Elissa Lazarus, WOTEC President Cindy Scherr, WOTEC President - eff. 7/2018 Gary Katz, Past President Marshall Scherr, Past President Myles Simpson, Past President

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