Etzetera - September 2018

ETZETERA September 2018 SEPTEMBER WORSHIP SERVICES Minyan (Winer Chapel) Every Monday—7:15PM Every Wednesday—7:15PM Every Sunday—8:30AM Saturday, September 1st Amanda Cohen Bat Mitzvah Shabbat Services—10:00AM Selichot—8:00PM

Elul and Tishrei 5778/5779

High Holidays 5779 A very warm L’ Shanah Tovah from us to you and your family

Friday, September 7th Candle lighting—6:53PM Kabbalat Shabbat—7:30PM Saturday, September 8th Shabbat Services—10:00AM Sunday, September 9th Erev Rosh Hashanah—7:30PM Monday, September 10th First Day Rosh Hashanah—9:00AM Tuesday, September 11th Second Day Rosh Hashanah— 9:00AM Friday, September 14th Candle Lighting—6:43PM Kabbalat Shabbat—7:30PM Saturday, September 15th Shabbat Services—10:00AM Tuesday, September 18th Kol Nidre—7:30PM Wednesday, September 19th Yom Kippur—9:00AM Yizkor Memorial Service—4:15PM Concluding Service—5:00PM Havdalah—7:00PM Friday, September 21st Candle lighting—6:34PM Kabbalat Shabbat—7:30PM Saturday, September 22nd Shabbat Services—10:00AM Sunday, September 23rd Erev Sukkot—7:15PM Monday, September 24th First Day Sukkot—10:00AM Tuesday, September 25th Second Day Sukkot—10:00AM Friday, September 28th Candle lighting—6:24PM Kabbalat Shabbat—7:30PM Saturday, September 29th Sydney Miller Bat Mitzvah Shabbat Services—10:00AM

Photo Credits: Rabbi Spiegel and Hazzan Pablo portraits, Jodye Alcon Photography Preschool kids sanding shofarot, Debbie Blumenthal

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

President’s Message

Jeff Solomon, President president@templeetzchaim.org

Shana Tova!

much as I do. Debbie, Joyce, Shannon, Linda, and Sarah are amazing and allow us to widen the circle of the TEC community. By reaching young and growing families through the preschool, religious school, and youth program, we can help to strengthen our Jewish community by instilling Jewish values and traditions in our children.

On behalf of me, my wife, Jan, and our daughters, Rebekah and Hannah, we want to wish all of you a very sweet and happy New Year as we enter 5779.

Hazzan Duek is truly the sound of TEC. If you have ever been to a Friday night or Saturday morning Shabbat service when the Hazzan is not there, something is missing and it is his voice. Right now, in your head, you can hear him saying to you, “Your voices!”

As is often the case, turning the calendar from one year to the next often makes us reflect back on the year we just completed. For us, we are thankful for our health, the opportunities available to us (both professionally and academically), and for all the time we have spent together. I am also thankful for my TEC family. Over the past 18 years, I have had the opportunity to meet and get to know so many wonderful volunteers that make the many events and accomplishments possible. I am especially thankful to those temple members who have agreed to take positions on our Board of Directors. It takes a special person to give their time and take on the responsibility that comes with serving on our Board.

Last, but certainly far from least, is a big thank you to Rabbi Spiegel.

I am so appreciative that the Rabbi agreed to take on the responsibilities as Senior Rabbi for this year after he had planned on retiring. I look forward to spending this next year working with him publicly on the bima and behind the scenes on projects to improve Temple life. We are all fortunate to have a wonderful Rabbi who cares so deeply for Temple Etz Chaim and its future. I am thankful for that.

I am looking forward to seeing all of you on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. If you do not know me, please find me and introduce yourselves to me.

Not only are we fortunate to have many volunteers as part of our TEC community, but also we are lucky to have such an amazing staff. In the office, Dana, Seth, and Jessica have become a wonderful team and working with them is such a joy. Each of them are professional, knowledgeable, caring, and helpful. Our professional staff lead wonderful programs and I am sure that you love them as

Happy 5779, Jeff Solomon

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Rabbi’s Message Sometimes in life, we are blessed with a full portion and sometimes we receive a little bit extra. This year, as it comes to an end, is my surplus: my extra blessing.

As I sat down to write this bulletin article, I glanced at my article from last year. At that time, I wrote the following: “As I sit to write this message before our upcoming High Holy Days, I feel a great sense of nostalgia. This will be the 18th High Holiday Services which I will be leading as the Rabbi of Temple Etz Chaim.

It will also be the last one. Next summer will be a time of transition in our Temple and a new Rabbi will officiate at services.”

As you know, the transition did not yet happen. So, I have my extra portion and one more opportunity (the 19th) to lead High

Rabbi Richard Spiegel rabbi@templeetzchaim.org

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Even more, I look forward to our coming together to welcome a New Year5779. It is always a glorious moment when we gather as a large congregation for our most sacred days and this year will be for me an especially precious one. But, in truth, what Judaism teaches is that every moment, every hour, every day, every year is sacredno matter what our circumstance or our lot in life. Every one of us should take advantage of the time we are allotted here on earth and make every moment we are granted a real blessing.

Save the Date!

The 2018 Cantor’s Concert November 11, 2018 at 7:00 pm Hazzan Pablo Duek is joined by three amazing voices for a night of song and celebration

So, one more time as Rabbi of Temple Etz Chaim. I want to join with my wife wishing you and your family a happy, health, and prosperous New Year. May 5779 truly be the best one yet in each of our lives.

Rabbi Richard Spiegel

Men’s Club

Ken Leon, Men’s Club President mensclub@templeetzchaim.org

The new Men’s Club calendar year 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.

with TEC Community Outreach and we are honored to welcome Oncologist, Dr. Sam Slomowitz, as our first Sunday Brunch Speaker. Dr. Slomowitz will be addressing the new and exceptional treatments for Cancer that have become available. Dr. Slomowitz will be joined by members of the Los Robles Medical Center Cancer Center who will bring additional materials. Dress in pink, or wear a pink ribbon, to show your support.

The Men’s Club wants to extend a hearty Mazal Tov to our Man of the Year, Mark Cher, and to our Youth of the Year, Rachael Tahir. Both were honored at the annual Man/Youth of the Year ceremony at Congregation Beth Shalom of Santa Clarita on Sunday July 29, 2018.

Please be sure to pick up a Men’s Club calendar at High Holidays so that you will be aware of all 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 begin our new Men’s Club year with the annual Sukkah Building. This will take place on Sunday September 23rd beginning at 8:00 AM. Bring the kids and come help us build and decorated our Sukkah for the enjoyment of the entire congregation. Just three days later, on Wednesday September 26th we will hold our Scotch, Steak, Cigars 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.

As a final note, the Men’s Club still has a few open board positions, including Recording Secretary and Religious Chair.

If you are interested, or know someone who might be a good fit, please contact us at MensClub@templeetzchaim.org.

From the entire board of the TEC Men’s Club, we wish you a L’shanah Tovah Tikatevu, a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year.

Our third event of the year is Sunday, October 7, 2018. In honor of Cancer Awareness Month, the Men’s Club is joining

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Rabbinic Search Committee

Rabbinic Search Committee RSC@templeetzchaim.org

Save the Date!

As the search continues, we invite you to mark your calendars for the upcoming weekend visits of our Rabbi candidates. There will be many opportunities throughout each weekend to meet and engage with the candidates. Among them are: Tot Shabbat Shabbat evening service followed by Oneg Shabbat morning service followed by Kiddush Saturday evening social event Sunday teaching brunch and Q & A forum October 26–28 Rabbi Ben Herman is currently the Senior Rabbi at J ericho J ewish Center located in J ericho, New York. He received a Bachelors degree in History, Hebrew and Jewish Studies from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and received Rabbinic Ordination with a Masters degree in Jewish Education from the Jewish Theological Seminary. Rabbi Herman and his wife Karina are parents to two and a half year old daughter Ariela and are expecting their second child later this year.

November 2–4 Rabbi Ari Averbach is currently the Assistant Rabbi at Congregation Beth Shalom in Northbrook, Illinois. He received a Bachelors degree from New York University and Rabbinic Ordination from the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at American Jewish University. Rabbi Averbach and his wife Vanessa have two children: a four year old daughter Paige and one and half year old son Shai.

Prior to each visit, information introducing the candidate and schedule of the weekend’s events will be included in the weekly email blast and will be available on the TEC website.

At the end of each visit, we welcome your feedback on each candidate will via online survey or written comment cards.

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Women of Temple Etz Chaim

Cindy Scherr, WOTEC President WomenOfTEC@templeetzchaim.org

I can’t believe it’s September already, and a whole year has gone by!

The kids are all back in school, religious school is starting, and it’s time for the holidays!

are on the first Tuesday of every month (7:30 pm in the Scherr Conference Room) unless we are pre-empted by a holiday. Our Judaica shop is back open, on a regular schedule. Please feel free to visit us for any needs you may have. We carry many items for every holiday, tallitim and keepot, greeting cards, jewelry, baby and Bar/ Bat Mitzvah gifts, and so much more, as well as everyday necessities such as Shabbat and yarzheit candles. We also can help you with your invitations for simchas such as Bar/BatMitvahs and weddings.

Our hours are:

WOTEC (Women of Temple Etz Chaim) is off to a great start in the Sunday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. new year! We’ve just had our first meeting of the year, and our Monday-Wednesday 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. programs are looking great! I just returned from WLCJ (Women’s Thursday and Friday By appointment League for Conservative Judaism) Leadership Institute, where I had the opportunity to participate in workshops led by Margie Miller, WLCJ’s International President. Her enthusiasm is contagious, and With the High Holidays just around the corner, why not make a New I am so excited with what lies ahead for WOTEC! Here’s just a Year’s Resolution to check out WOTEC, and become involved? We have committees that are always looking for new people and ideas, taste of what’s ahead, and some dates to mark on your calendars. our Judaica shop has openings for volunteers, and there are September 28 Family Shabbat Dinner in the Sukkah friendships waiting to be formed. Please feel free to contact me October 14 Paid-up Membership Luncheon (womenoftec@templeetzchaim.org) with any questions you might November 14 Second Annual Community Challah Bake have. I look forward to meeting you all!

November 18 Chanukah Boutique Marshall and I wish you all a wonderful new year. May you all be In addition, please join WOTEC for an Oneg immediately following written in the Book of Life for a good year. Shana Tovah!

Erev Rosh Hashanah services on September 9. Also, be on the lookout for more exciting programs, including an evening with B’Shalom, Margie Miller in January! There are so many more activities planned as well. Be sure to join us for our monthly meetings, which Cindy Scherr

Torah Fund Campaign Women of TEC Torah Fund, in conjunction with the Women’s League for Conservative Judaism, has begun our 2018-2019 Torah Fund Campaign.

We encourage donations for this wonderful cause of preserving and promoting Conservative/Masorti Judaism.

Thanks to your donations, we are able to support rabbinical schools and Jewish institutions of higher education such as the following: 

Jewish Theological Seminary (New York City, New York)

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Ziegler School of Rabbinc Studies (Los Angeles, California)

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Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies (Jerusalem, Israel)

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Seminario Rabinico Latinoamericano (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

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Zacharias Frankel College (Postdam, Germany)

Checks can be donated at the synagogue payable to Women of TEC with the note Torah Fund in the memo portion of the check.

Please contact Linda Hutchings with any questions at 805-844-5624 or lindahuci@gmail.com.

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USY & Youth Welcome back from summer! TEC Youth Department is very excited to start the 2018-19 year with everyone in Machar, Kadima,

Shannon Tepfer, Youth Director youth@templeetzchaim.org

Coming Attractions

and USY! Make sure to fill out your membership forms ASAP.

9/02- Disney Day for 7th-12th graders 7:15am-12:00am (limited spots for 5th-6th graders)

You can find them outside the youth office or at templeetzchaim.org under community, youth, and USY.

9/04- Welcome Back lounge for Kadima (3rd-6th graders) 6:15pm-7:45pm

If you are in grades 8-12, please join us for our Tashlich Walk and Lunch at the Conejo Creek Park on the first day of Rosh Hashanah,

9/10- Tashlich Walk to Conejo Creek Park with 8th-12th graders @11:30am-1:30pm

9/10 from 11:30 am- 1:00 pm. We will be leaving TEC at 11:30 am from the school rotunda to start walking. In addition, we will have a very special Yom Kippur “Teen Talk” from 12 noon-1:00 pm on

9/16- Jr/Sr Hangout 11:30am-1:30pm (7th-12th grade) 9/19- Yom Kippur “Teen Talk” @12:00pm-1:00pm (8th-12th grade)

9/19. this program is open to 8th-12th graders only. Our annual Operation Isaiah Food Drive will be held from 9/04- 9/20.

9/23- Machar “Tomorrow” lounge @11:30am-1:30pm (K -2nd)

Your donations help to feed many people and families through SOVA and Manna Conejo Valley. Please bring in a bag of canned/

9/30- Jr/Sr “Sushi” in the Sukkah @2:00pm-4:00pm (7th12th grade)

boxed food items to help us support the food banks that are always in great need! You can bring these items in your own bags, or look for labeled bags at TEC during the food drive found in the Temple,

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

Youth Department, and will also be sent home with students.

Excited for a great year!

This month we also have a few opportunities for the kids to meet up, hang out, and have fun. Check out our calendar to the right and make sure to save the dates. We are looking forward to seeing everyone and making memories that will last a lifetime. Todah rabah.

Shannon Tepfer

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Youth Department Events

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Early Childhood Education September is always a month of new beginnings- the start of a new school year, new children, families, and teachers, Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year), and for Temple Etz Chaim ECE Center- a new ECE Assistant Director. I am very excited to welcome and have you meet Kathy Sharp, our new Assistant Director of Early Childhood Education.

Kathy has her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Child Development and over 20 years’ experience in the field of child development.

Many of you may also know her as Coach Kathy as she owns PlayBall, one of our favorite afternoon enrichments. During the past month, Kathy has already gotten know our Infant Center staff and parents. Her new office is located by the Wolfson Auditorium (previously the Revo School Office). This will be an exciting year with new programming especially for our Infant Center as Kathy has lots of fun ideas to share with everyone.

Together Kathy and I have great plan and we are excited to offer new events for our young families. Look for Kathy’s monthly newsletters for Infant Center updates, Parent & Me

Social Action

Debbie Blumenthal, Director of ECE debbieb@templeetzchaim.org

information and special event information!

We are looking forward to telling our preschool parents all about our new school year at Parent Orientation on Thursday, August 30th at 7:00 p.m. in the Wolfson Auditorium.

Our preschool has grown, we have wonderful new staff and new classrooms and so much for you to see and hear about! Our first day of school is Tuesday, September 4th! We cannot wait to welcome our returning friends and get to know that new children and families who will be joining us for the first time. Remember that the entire preschool is closed the week of August 27-August 31 as the staff and I are doing our First Aid and safety trainings as well as organizing and setting up the classrooms for the school year. The Infant Center will be open.

Please know that both Kathy and I welcome you into our offices anytime and we look parent participation and support! I’m looking forward to this new school year and working with all of you!

Happy New Year!

Debbie Blumenthal

socialaction@templeetzchaim.org

Shalom Shana Tova! As the year begins, the Social Action Committee is looking forward to another year full of activities. While school has only started a few weeks ago, Mitzvah Day is just around the corner on the first Sunday in November, which this year is November 4 th. The day will be jampacked with Religious School in full swing and a Rabbinic candidate visiting TEC. On Mitzvah Day, it will be TEC’s turn to host the semiannual Blood Drive that we co-host with Temple Adat Elohim. We recommend that you reserve your spot to donate blood early because we are expecting larger than average crowds due to all the other events going on that day. You can contact Debra Levine, our extraordinary Blood Drive coordinator, at dlevine@templeetzchaim.org or (818) 271-1307 to sign up.

Our Religious School students, who will be packing backpacks, will need your donations. Items that are needed can be found in the box to the right.

Lynne Katz does an amazing job of organizing volunteers to assist in feeding the homeless at Calvary Church. Temple Etz Chaim is responsible for managing this activity once a month on Tuesday evenings. If you can spare two hours, we would love to include you in our Tikkun Olam activities. Lynne can be reached at lkatz@templeetzchaim.org.

In the spring, the Conejo Valley Walk to End Genocide will take place on Sunday, March 31, 2019. This annual event draws Jews and others from the Conejo Valley, Simi Valley and San Fernando Valley to raise funds and bring awareness to several genocides that are happening around the globe today. The motto of Jewish World Watch (www.jww.org) is “Do Not Stand Idly By” and we are proud to participate, run and host this event of importance.

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer your time, we can be reached at socialaction@templeetzchaim.org.

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We Proudly Congratulate our B’not Mitzvah Amanda Cohen

September 1, 2018

Hello! My name is Amanda Cohen. I am entering the 7th grade as an honor student at La Reina Middle school. I have been coming to TEC since I was 2 years old and I loved all the teachers, staff, and friends who made my time here at TEC amazing! I love to play with my dog, Toby, and to spend time with my family and friends. I love to sing, play piano, and participate in Mock Trial. I am excited to share this special day with all my family members traveling from the east coast and my friends. I would like to thank Rabbi Spiegel, Hazzan Pablo, Joyce Bronstein, and a special thanks to my tutor Rivka Moscovitch and my teachers for helping me prepare for my Bat Mitzvah. I would lastly like to thank my parents so much for being there for me, encouraging me to learn about and practice Judaism, and the congregation for sharing my Bat Mitzvah with me.

Sydney Miller

September 29, 2018

I’m Sydney Miller and soon I will become a Bat Mitzvah. It has been quite the learning experience is so many ways; I came to realize it’s not just about learning Hebrew. It’s also about learning who you are and who you want to be. My favorite poet is Shel Silverstein, and I’d like to insert his poem The Bridge here that explains how I feel about my Bat Mitzvah: “This Bridge will only take you halfway there, To those mysterious lands you long to see: Through gypsy camps and swirling Arab fairs, And moonlit woods where unicorns run free, So come and walk awhile with me and share the twisting trails and wondrous worlds I’ve known.

But this bridge will only take you halfway there– the last few steps you’ll have to take alone.” I need to thank my Aunt Mindy for all of her help and my Mom for being awesome.

Religious School

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

On Tuesday, September 4th, Religious School is officially back in High Holiday Junior Congregation will be held in the Chapel on session. The staff and I are eager to begin classes. We love seeing the first day of Rosh Hashanah and on Yom Kippur. This meaningful and interactive service will give students the opportunity our students and their families during this exciting time of year. to participate and learn more about this important time of year.

As you know, the Religious School is a busy place. We offer an Thought provoking discussions will be emphasized. This service is informative educational curriculum for students in grades K-12. especially geared for students in grades five and above.

Each class has many on-going activities. The students enjoy a fun, vibrant and stimulating educational experience. Children learn a Family Friendly High Holiday Services will be held from 2:30 – great deal about our Jewish traditions, heritage, prayers, holidays, 3:30 p.m. in the Paskow Sanctuary on September 10th for Rosh values and more. I hope that you will be able to join us during the Hashanah and on Saturday October 4th for Yom Kippur. These year for Religious School Family Services, Grade Level Shabbat creative services are geared towards families with younger children.

Dinners, Junior Congregation, Holiday Celebrations, Havdallah and Tickets are not necessary. All families are welcome.

Hotdogs and so much more. I am always happy to see our students Neilah Service will take place as the sun begins to set on Yom participate in the many activities and programs that make up Kippur. We invite your children to be part of this concluding synagogue life. I feel that it is important for our children to feel service. The sanctuary will be lit dimly as the children walk from pride in being Jewish. the very back of the sanctuary to the Bima holding a special For all of us, the High Holidays is a time when we reflect on our flashlight. This moment is an emotional time for the congregation as words and deeds during the past twelve months. It is a time for us to it signifies the closing of the gates of heaven, the time at which we think about interactions with others and situations we could have ask G-d to “Seal us in the Book of Life.” handled in a more positive way. We take responsibility for If your child would like to participate, please complete the enclosed ourselves, for our words, and for our actions. We think of ways we form and return it to the Religious School Office. We will meet in can improve ourselves in the coming New Year. the Winer Chapel at 7:10p.m. Hope to see you there.

Please read the descriptions below for many High Holiday programs As you can see, innovative programs are offered for children of all presented for children of all ages! ages. Our youth are very important to us as we strive to provide A High Holiday Experience for Kindergarten, First, Second, meaningful experiences for them.

Third, and Fourth Graders! Please join us on September 10th and I am looking forward to greeting our new and returning students. I September 19th from 9:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. On these dates, we will hope you find TEC to be a special place of sincere friendships, offer innovative programming created for students who are too old warmth, comfort and growth. for childcare and not yet ready for Junior Congregation. There will be a creative service, inspiring activities and snacks. Please R.S.V.P. May your year be filled with wonderful moments with family and for the “High Holiday Experience” today, so that we can plan and friends! prepare accordingly. See the flyers in this bulletin for additional information regarding all High Holiday children’s programming L’Shana Tova Tiketevu available at TEC. Joyce Bronstein 9

Tami Wank, Trustee-Community Outreach outreach@templeetzchaim.org

Community Outreach Bereavement Support Group

9/12/18 and 9/26/18 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.

SUNDAY SPEAKER AND BRUNCH SUNDAY OCTOBER 7, 2018 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM The Men’s Club and Community Outreach present DR. SAMUEL SLOMOWITZ Advances and Changes in Cancer Treatments $8.00 - Men’s Club Members $10.00 – Non-Members The brunch begins at 10:30 then the speaker’s presentation at 11:00. Q&A to follow.

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Guest Speaker and Yoga

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Say Shalom Dinner “Celebrate Life”

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The Second Annual Challah Bake

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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. See flyer and movie poster below.

Kol Nidre

September 18, 2018 at 7:30 pm

Please arrive early for the best choice of seats.

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

September 9-11, September 18-19

Please contact the office if you’d like to purchase tickets for relatives, non-members, or reserve seating in the pews. Payment is accepted in cash, checks payable to Temple Etz Chaim, or credit card. College students must show student ID at the door to gain free admittance to services.

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. Parking spaces are limited, so please make your reservation as soon as possible.

Sukkot

September 23-30

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.

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High Holidays 5779

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High Holiday Family Events in September

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Thank you!

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Contributions to our Synagogue Rabbi Richard Spiegel Discretionary Fund In Memory of Maurice Sachs, David Sachs In Memory of Carol K oerner, Beth Silver man In Memory of Eli Storch, Lawrence Storch In Memory of Max Minarsky, Eileen and Bob Peisner In Memory of Miriam Raviv, Ron Senderov In Memory of Rowline Feldman, Seymour Horowitz

In Memory of Sol Jaffe, Lawr ence J affe Jotkowitz Camp Ramah Scholarship Fund

Tzedakah Fund

In Memory of Louis Shechter, Rabbi J ack Shechter

In Memory of Sharon Kluber, Barbara Kluber

In Memory of Gladys Ratzan, J er ome Ratzan

In Memory of Lester Braverman, Douglas Braverman

Religious School Fund In Memory of Pearl Schwartz, Robin Goldfinger In Memory of Sylvia Dallek, Susan Cohen

In Memory of Bernice Banker, Donna Kinsbr uner

In Memory of Florence Goldfinger, Robin Goldfinger

In Memory of Sandra Miller, Shar i Mar k In Memory of Bertram Dallek, Susan Cohen In Memory of Robert Natlin, Mar vin Natlin In Memory of Yaakov Moscovitch, Rivka Moscovitch Ann and Elliot Sturman, My condolences, Judith Sneed Hazzan Pablo Duek Discretionary Fund In Memory of Maria Sabolch Siegel, Judith Feldman In Memory of Lillian K ramer, Linda Natlin In Memory of Melvin Simon, Jean Simon-Cohen, Moshe Cohen, and Mary Yaffa, Carolyn Bordofsky In Memory of Frances Portnoy, Ed Por tnoy In Memory of Leon Kamisky, Ellen Stein

In Memory of Beatrice Cohen, Fred Cohen

In Memory of Mel Lefko, Paul Lefko In Memory of Rachel Funk, Myron Funk

In Memory of Yaakov Moscovitch, Rivka Moscovitch Shayna, Talya, and Ella Rackow, In memory of Eli Korisky, Vickie Boshnack Hazzan Pablo Duek, In appreciation, J ohn and Sandra Lutzker Ann and Elliot Sturman, My condolences, Judith Sneed Lisa and Richard Eidman, Our condolences, the Hops family Temple General Fund In Memory of David Lichtenfeld, Philip Lichtenfeld In Memory of Mary Green, William Gr een In Memory of Shirley Neustadt, Debr a Levine

USY Youth & Scholarship Fund In Memory of Beatrice Cohen, Bruce Cohen In Memory of Beatrice Cohen, Susan Cohen In Memory of Beatrice Cohen, Fr ed Cohen In Memory of Bela Orensztein, Denise Rusiecki Joyce-Ruth and Michael Bunkin, My condolences, Lorraine Corwin

In Memory of Yaakov Moscovitch, Rivka Moscovitch

Men’s Club Scholar-in-Residence

Elisa Feldman Memorial Religious School Scholarship Fund

In Memory of Lillian Wilkoff, Bruce Wilkoff

In Memory of Evelyn Feldman and Ilean Kanter, Debbie and Les Feldman Lisa Eidman, Our condolences, Debbie and Les Feldman Fran and Michael Leb, Our condolences, Ellen and Ron Stein Beth and Alan Goodstein, In memory of Lester Trachman, Ellen and Ron Stein

In Memory of Eugene Wilkoff, Bruce Wilkoff

In Memory of Herman Shrater, J oel Shrater In Memory of Gladys Fishman, Alan Lipkin Men’s Club Silverstein Humanitarian Fund In Memory of Herma Silverstein, Ellen Levitt In Memory of Herma Silverstein, Gari and Richar d Saly In Memory of Neil Levitt, Gari and Richar d Saly

Betty and Bob Zonshine, Congratulations of David and Julia’s marriage, Nomi F reed

Ner Tamid Education & Community Center Fund

Lipnick Religious School Scholarship Fund

In Memory of Charlotte Levitt, Cindy Alper n and sons

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

In Memory of Helen and Milton Fixel, Francine Mozes

In Memory of Rae Carlin, J erome Ratzan In Memory of Benjamin Ratzan, J er ome Ratzan

In Memory of Shirley Halpern, Ann Goldwasser

In Memory of Tillie Gordon, Stan Helfand

In Memory of Julius L. Samson, Kar en Samson Smith

In Memory of Samuel Robinson, Err ol Ber k

Torah Fund

In Memory of Wally Michelson, Bar bara Shannon In Memory of William Edelstein, J udi Gill

Women of TEC Beautification Fund In Memory of James Reiter, Susan Simowitz

Early Childhood Education Fund

In Memory of Murray Reiter, Susan Simowitz

In Memory of Celia Cohen, Bruce Cohen

Elissa Lazarus, In your honor, J acqueline and Arnold Stern

In Memory of Ethel Lieberman, Sheldon Malchicoff In Memory of Esther Feldman, Br uce Cohen Zerlin Library Fund In Memory of Frederick Crawford, Brenda Friedman

Women of TEC Scholarships Fund In Memory of Miriam Hockman, Stuart Hockman In Memory of Joy K rieger, J acqueline and Ar nold Stern Barbara & Harvey Scherr Memorial Fund

Dunaier Music Fund

In Memory of Eleanor Landau, Debr a, J ay, and Noah Levine

In Memory of Larry Leiman, Jerome Ratzan

In Memory of Larry Seaver, Bar bar a Fr eeman

Ferne Blaugrund, Our condolences, Barbara and Al Ungar

In Memory of Joseph Bloom, Doris Weinberg

Women of TEC Tributes

In Memory of Sofia Kobrin, Sara Zimmer man Weinstein

Dr. Al Trejer, Get well soon, Shirley, Alan, and the Lipkin family

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Fienberg-Lerner Chapel Minyan Fund In Memory of Cynthia Lerner, Elinor Fienberg

Calendar

SEPTEMBER 2018 Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Temple Etz Chaim Calendar of Events Friday

Saturday 1

21 Elul

10:00 AM Shabbat Services Amanda Cohen Bat Mitzvah

PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 13 FOR HIGH HOLIDAYS WORSHIP SERVICES

8:00 PM Selichot

2

22 Elul

23 Elul TEMPLE OFFICE CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY

8:30 AM Minyan

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3

29 Elul

8:30 AM Minyan

4

24 Elul

7 Tishrei

9:00 AM Building the Sukkah with Men’s Club 7:15 PM Erev Sukkot Services 30

21 Tishrei

7

27 Elul

5:00 PM Bingo

7:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat

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11

12

13

14

1 Tishrei

2 Tishrei

TEMPLE OFFICE & RELIGIOUS SCHOOL CLOSED FOR ROSH HASHANAH

3 Tishrei

4 Tishrei

8 Tishrei

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15 Tishrei

18

9 Tishrei

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL CLOSED, TEMPLE OFFICE CLOSE AT 2:00 PM, & PRESCHOOL CLOSE AT 3:00 PM

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10:00 AM First Day Sukkot Services

10:00 AM Second Day Sukkot Services

7:15 PM Minyan

7:30 PM TEC Board Meeting

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10 Tishrei

TEMPLE OFFICE & RELIGIOUS SCHOOL CLOSED FOR YOM KIPPUR

16 Tishrei

TEMPLE OFFICE & RELIGIOUS SCHOOL CLOSED FOR SUKKOT

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17 Tishrei

28 Elul

15

6 Tishrei

10:00 AM Shabbat Services

5:00 PM Bingo

7:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat

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21

11 Tishrei

12 Tishrei

22

13 Tishrei

10:00 AM Shabbat Services

5:00 PM Bingo

7:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat

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18 Tishrei

9:30 AM Bereavement Support Group

7:15 PM Minyan

8:30 AM Minyan

5 Tishrei

9:30 AM Bereavement Support Group

7:15 PM Minyan 17

8

10:00 AM Shabbat Services

FIRST DAY OF RELIGIOUS SCHOOL, GRADES 6-7

FIRST DAY OF CONFIRMATION, GRADES 8-10

14 Tishrei

26 Elul

FIRST DAY OF PRESCHOOL & RELIGIOUS SCHOOL, GRADES 3-7

7:15 PM Minyan

8:30 AM Minyan

6

7:15 PM Minyan

8:30 AM Minyan

23

25 Elul

7:30 PM Women of TEC Board Meeting

FIRST DAY OF TK, K, GRADES 3-7 16

5

10:00 AM Tuesdays with Rabbi

19 Tishrei

5:45 PM Dinner in the Sukkah

5:00 PM Bingo

7:45 PM Steak, Scotch, and Torah in the Sukkah

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20 Tishrei

10:00 AM Shabbat Services Sydney Miller Bat Mitzvah

7:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat

SAVE THE DATE October 1, 2018 Simchat Torah Complimentary Dinner and Service

October 7, 2018 Men’s Club Speaker and Brunch

October 19, 2018 Say Shalom “Celebrate Life” 19

November 11, 2018 Cantor’s Concert

November 14, 2018 Challah Bake

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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 Kathy Sharp, ECE Assistant 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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