Etzetera - February 2019

ETZETERA February 2019

Shevat And Adar 5779

The Temple Etz Chaim Men’s Club Presents Our 19th Annual

SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE February 8-10, 2019

RABBI MICHAEL URAM Executive Director and Campus Rabbi University of Pennsylvania Enjoy a series of enriching talks on Jewish millennials and the changing demographics of the American Jewish Community 1080 E. JANSS ROAD ● THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91360 Phone (805) 497-6891 ● Fax (805) 497-0086 ● www.templeetzchaim.org

Rabbi Richard Spiegel rabbi@templeetzchaim.org

Rabbi’s Message This year in our Hebrew calendar is a leap year, which requires that we have Adar I and Adar II (to balance the calendar seasonally) and the holiday of Purim is therefore pushed out of February into March.

That means that in February there are no Jewish holidays- a rare occurrence. But, it gives us an opportunity to focus on an idea that is truly central to Jewish thinking.

and his basic outgoing happiness.

What a marvelous way to approach life. Our ancient Rabbis would surely approve. In Pirkei Avoth- the wonderful text of rabbinic sayings- we read that Rabbi Shammai thought “Greet every person with a cheerful face.” It is my favorite verse in the entire book. What a great act that is for yourself and for others. To give people a positive feeling about life- to lift your feelings as well. Who doesn’t like to see someone smiling and embracing the world around us? Who doesn’t need a little bit of good cheer in his or her life?

In our teaching and our praying- we say Baruch Ha Shem Yom Yom – Blessed be G-d every day. Every day is a

So the month of February this year has no official Jewish holidays. But, actually, it has 28 days of holidays because every day is a holiday- every day is a special day. If we can recognize this basic principle of our Faith then we will be able to live more impactful and more meaningful lives filled with gratitude and happiness. Is there a better way to live?

special day. Every day is precious. In our morning prayer, we recite “Awesome in praise, sovereign of wonders, the Almighty, in divine goodness, renews Creation every day.” Yes, we have wonderful holidays all year long and our sacred Shabbat every week. All of our holidays are magnificent. But, let us never forget how glorious it is to be alive each and every day!

Rabbi Richard Spiegel

That is Jewish teaching 101. Life itself is a blessing and every day should be appreciated for the opportunities that we are given. We should not take life for granted. We should not let ourselves get bogged down in the difficulties and burdens that sometimes seem so overwhelming. We should try and find a moment every day when we pause and say that we are grateful to be alive and to be a part of divine creation.

Bingo Marathon Huge Success Thank you to the dozens of Bingo Volunteers who spent the whole day at TEC ensuring a very successful 2019 Bingo Marathon!

For the past many years, Linda and I have had a very sweet man who cleaned our carpets. We saw him at least two or three times a year (he is now retired) and whenever we would greet him, we would ask “How are you, Carl?” and he would always answer “I never met a bad day!” It was such a joy to see him. He cleaned the carpet very well, but more importantly he lifted our spirits with his enthusiasm, his smile,

We thank you!

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President’s Message From a global perspective, Temple Etz Chaim is a business. We have “customers” that we call congregants, vendors from whom we purchase supplies and services, and a staff of employees. And just like other businesses, we have an on-going need to market ourselves to the world especially in this new social media age that we now find ourselves. We continue to market TEC through traditional media such as print media (i.e., various local Acorn editions), we have a Facebook presence (https://www.facebook.com/templeetz for those of you not already a “friend” of TEC), and we have a website.

Jeff Solomon, President president@templeetzchaim.org

If you have not looked at the TEC website in a few months, you should take a look as it has a really nice design and flows differently than our old website.

Does this change give us an advantage (in business, a “competitive advantage”) when compared to other “businesses” who are temples? Maybe. It is certainly an improvement from 2018 TEC that marketed ourselves via the old website as the new site gives us a lot more features as well as complete control of the site (it was managed and hosted by a 3rd party previously). One of the best new features of the web site is our ability to take payments or donations directly.

Back in January, I registered for and paid for Havdallah and Hot Dogs exclusively through our website. No call to Jessica. No check in the mail. Simple, easy and secure. Also, from the home page, in one click you can get to our streaming site to see our services or look at our calendar of events or even locate this newsletter. If you have a minute or two, I invite you to take a look at the new web site as we are really proud of it.

While we have not publicized this, recently, we launched a completely new version of the TEC website (www.templeetzchaim.org). It’s completely new because we did not just modify the old site, but rather built a new site from the ground up. There was a lot of work that went into this effort that was spearheaded by our VP of Communications, Gideon Manzur, who did most of the heavy lifting for the redesign. The VP of our Men’s Club, Brian Tepfer, is an executive in the IT industry and was instrumental in the effort to move the hosting of our page (for those of you who do not know, our web site sits on a computer in a server farm in a secure data center) as well as a lot of the designing and coding.

‘Til next month,

Jeff Solomon

Executive Director

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David Brook, Executive Director david@templeetzchaim.org

Early Childhood Education

Debbie Blumenthal, Director of ECE debbieb@templeetzchaim.org

In our ECE Center we all had non-stop fun in January and February is looking to be much of the same! We begin the month with Groundhog Day activities, searching for shadows, measuring and exploring their shapes. Next up will be celebrating our 100th day of school, learning about Presidents, Chinese New Year and getting ready for our annual Grandparent Day! Summer Camp registration has begun! We have 10 weeks of super fun themed activities including pony rides, reptiles, science, cooking, water play, community helpers, dress up days, creation station and so much more. Every day will be an opportunity to explore, create, and take part in hands-on fun both indoors and outdoors.

Our February Tot Shabbat will be on Friday, February 15th at 6; 15 p.m. Join our preschool toddlers as we sing, hear Shabbat stories, and joy celebrate Shabbat together. We will all enjoy a delicious dessert reception after the service.

The Preschool and Infant Centers will be closed on Monday, February 18th in observance of Presidents’ Day. Mark your calendars because Friday, March 1st is Grandparent Day! All preschool children will be inviting their grandparents for a morning of art, singing, and lots of play!

If you missed our January Family Fun Day/Open House and you are interested in a tour of our preschool or infant center, want information about summer camp or Parent & Me classes, contact Debbie Blumenthal or Kathy Sharp at 805-4976852 or stop by the school office!

Shalom!

Debbie Blumenthal

Photos from Preschool Tu B’Shevat

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Religious School

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

By the time you read this article, Havdallah and Hotdogs will have already taken place. I love hearing from attendees that “Havdallah and Hotdogs is my favorite holiday.” Or, “I can’t wait for Erev Havdallah and Hotdogs.” Knowing that this program has gained an incredibly positive response from congregants gives me a feeling of fulfillment and joy.

School and Pre-School teachers who work in the classrooms and assist all of our families.

On a different note, please mark your calendar and join us on May 17th for a very special Religious School Shabbat Service at which time we will honor and recognize Rabbi Spiegel – “Our Teacher of Teachers.” Rabbi Spiegel has directly influenced and helped our students to have a strong Jewish identity and to feel their Judaism in their heart. Let’s show our Rabbi Spiegel how important he is to us and how much we care about him.

A huge “Todah Rabah” to the anonymous family who donates money to support Havdallah and Hotdogs. Because of this TEC family, members are able to have a truly memorable evening enjoying food, crafts and community spirit. I personally thank them each and every year, but I think it’s important that our congregants know that this event is financially supported by a TEC family. This family’s commitment is truly amazing and appreciated by all.

At this same service, we will also be honoring our Religious School Teachers. Our teachers truly spend hours and hours trying to create special lessons to teach our students the beauty of Judaism.

I am constantly amazed by TEC’s wonderfully creative and dedicated Religious School Teachers.

Again, please plan on attending and showing your support for Rabbi Spiegel and our Religious School Teachers at this Shabbat Service on May 17th.

Thank you again to Susan Kane and Karen Garelik who worked with me to plan the evening’s activities and programs.

I am grateful to Wendy Margolis for volunteering to lead her annual cookie decorating workshop in one of the classrooms. I sincerely thank Felicia Toporoff, V.P. of Religious School Education, and Religious School Education Committee Members for helping me with the set up and implementation of all the festivities. A great thank you to all the Religious

Please stop by my office anytime. I look forward to seeing you!

Joyce Bronstein

Mah Jongg for Beginners

Adult U Returns Classes resume January 28 Monday evening 6:30-7:30 pm

Contact Joyce Bronstein with

Five sessions starting February 5 from 11:15-2:15 pm $50 for members, $70 for non-members Reserve your space by contacting Tami Wank outreach@templeetzchaim.org or Joyce Bronstein

questions at 805-494-8174

joyce@templeetzchaim.org

10 sessions for $118 Enjoy a range of fun, educational, and enriching classes such as Yoga, Hebrew Conversation, and Knitting

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Shannon Tepfer, Youth Director youth@templeetzchaim.org

USY & Youth So many fun experiences and activities happened in January! We took 20 Youth Department kids to Kadima/Jr Kinnus and Encampment (a.k.a Mega Kinnus). It was a great event where the kids experienced new and exciting programs and got to hang out with their friends, old and new, for the weekend. Machar K, 1, 2 got together and celebrated Tu B’Shevat by baking 7 species cakes, playing pin the leaf on the tree, doing yoga/ interpretive dance, and planting parsley.

Our activities for February are:

Our Mystery History Kadima lounge was a huge success with 24 kids playing Kahoot, Mighty Israel matching game, and drawing pictures of how they can influence the world! Let’s keep the excitement going this month by marking your calendars and RSVP’ing for our events in February!

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February 4th - Jr & Sr Hangout and Homework

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February 5th - Kadima Wild and Wacky lounge

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February 10th - Jr/Sr Havdalah Project: Pizza, Painting, and Candle making

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February 15th -17th- Specialty Kinnus @CBA San Diego

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February 19th - Kadima/Jr Master Chef cook off

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February 24th - Machar “Lot’s of Love”

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February 26th - Jr and Sr Movie Night

We are getting ready for our annual Purim Carnival on March 17th and we can’t wait to see you all there. We will need a lot volunteers to help run game booths, food stations, bounce houses and inflatables, art tables, silent auction, and tickets. Please contact the Youth Department if you are interested in helping. Kids in grades 4th and up are welcome to volunteer as well.

Thank you all of our TEC community for all of the support and help you gave during our “Feeding the Hungry” event on January 22nd. We helped to feed 150 people, warmed the hearts of those in need, and did mitzvot through a little ahavah.

Shannon Tepfer

Summer Smash 2.0

Micaylen Brenner, Summer Samsh Director SUMMERSMASH@templeetzchaim.org

I am so excited to be back for another summer here at Temple Etz Chaim. Summer Smash is back, bigger and better than last year, with reduced rates!

Summer Smash 2.0 will be holding camp from June 17th – August 9th, and will have weekly registration. Take a look at our registration forms and new weekly layout in the sample week flyer located in the administration office and the preschool office. Campers registered for a minimum of two weeks with payment submitted by March 29th will be given a 20% off early bird discount, and by May 3rd will be given 10% off.

There is also a sibling discount of $50 off each week that siblings attend together. Camp hours are Monday through Friday from 9am – 3pm, with early and late care available. We will also have a special Parent Night Out evening and an overnight.

A special thank you to those who volunteered during the drop-in camp program. The amount of support and appreciation received was remarkable!

Micaylen Brenner

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We Proudly Congratulate our Bat Mitzvah Ali Garnett

February 2, 2019

Shalom! My name is Ali Garnett and I will become a Bat Mitzvah on February 2nd. I am an honors student at Sinaloa Middle School. I have been part of Temple Etz Chaim since before I was born if that is even possible. From being in the Mommy and Me class with Ms. Bobbi, to Preschool with all the amazing teachers and Ms. Debbie, to Sunday and Religious school. I love volleyball, photography/art, anything Disney, and of course my Jewish religion. I'd like to thank Rabbi Spiegel, Hazzan Pablo, and Joyce Bronstein for all of their support and encouragement, and don't forget my amazing tutor, Ed Jotkowitz for teaching me everything I need to know for the big day. I'd also like to thank my beautiful mother, wonderful grandpa, and I guess my cool big brother too. I cannot wait to become a Bat Mitzvah!

Women of Temple Etz Chaim January was a wonderful month for Women of TEC. On January 13, we had five women attend Torah Fund Study Day at AJU. Thank you to our Torah Fund VP, Linda Hutchings, for all you do! And on January 23, we had a fabulous and fun evening visitng with Margie Miller (Women’s League President), drinking wine and eating delicious snacks, and experiencing our very own Israel Independence –themed Escape Room. Thank you so much to Shannon Tepfer and Ilana Sweet for planning the Escape Room, and to Sarah Karamas for putting the evening together.

It was so much fun!

Cindy Scherr, WOTEC President womenoftec@templeetzchaim.org

holiday items (Passover is approaching soon!), jewelry, greeting cards, Shabbat candles, and so much more! We are also looking for volunteers to help in the shop – just a few hours a week. If you are interested, please contact Ann Ross through the TEC office.

We are beginning to look at requests for summer camp scholarships. Scholarships are available for both Jewish overnight camps and student trips to Israel. If you have never received a WOTEC camp scholarship before, you may be eligible. Please check the TEC website for applications.

As always, if you have any questions about Women of TEC, or are interested in any of our activities, or might be interested in serving on one of our many committees, please feel free to contact me at womenoftec@templeetzchaim.org. I would love to speak to you any time! And remember, our WOTEC meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month, at 7:30 pm, at the synagogue – you are always welcome to attend!

And we have so much more to look forward to! Our annual WOTEC cruise is scheduled to set sail March 8-11, and is open to spouses as well.

Contact Lisa Eidman at lisa@seymourandassociates.com.

WOTEC/Men’s Club Shabbat weekend is April 12-13. Our Friday night service is always a special and spiritual evening. Please let me know if you are interested in participating. We have a hike/walk and picnic coming up in the spring as well – more information will follow soon.

B’Shalom,

Cindy Scherr

Our Judaica shop is open every afternoon Monday through Thursday, as well as Sunday mornings. We have so many beautiful items for all your needs – talliitot and keepahs,

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

Men’s Club

What a great year it’s been so far. Over Rabbi Uram will be discussing a variety of topics including Meet the last several months we’ve had several the Millennials, Seeding Change from Within, Anti-Semitism on different events and they have been College Campuses, and Peer-to-Peer Engagement. mostly successful.

Red bookmark calendars are available in the Temple Our Sukkah building brought Office to keep you up to date on our events. We now post the over twenty people out to help. Our entire calendar online to the Temple’s website on the Men’s Steak, Scotch and Torah in the Sukkah Club pages. Watch your email for event announcements. included lively conversation about Torah with Rabbi Spiegel with As a final note, the Men’s Club still has a few open a large group who were all involved in the discussion. Our first board positions, including Membership Chair and Religious Speaker Brunch of the year was Dr. Sam Slomowitz who gave us Chair.

If you are interested, or know someone who might be a a great view into the new and upcoming treatments for cancer. good fit, please contact us at MensClub@templeetzchaim.org.

December saw the Latkes and Lights. Unfortunately, due to the rain that day we moved the event to TEC. We had an Ken Leon excellent turn out, one of the highest ever, and every single latke was gobbled down.

On January 13th we started the new year with a special barbeque program for our 2018-2019 Bar and Bat Mitzvah families. We cranked up the grill to barbeque hamburgers and hot dogs while projecting the NFL quarter-final playoff games onto the big screen.

Superbowl Sunday, February 3 at 8:30 AM begins with the annual World-Wide-Wrap where the whole temple is invited to learn and wrap Tefillin.

February 8-10 marks our nineteenth year presenting the Scholar-In-Residence. This year we excited to present Rabbi Michael Uram, Hillel Executive Director and Campus Rabbi at the University of Pennsylvania. Author of Next Generation Judaism,

Social Action This year, we are holding Social Action / Interfaith Interaction monthly meetings the last Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm.

Please joins us on February 26. We’ll be planning all of the below.

Mark Goldstein, VP of Social Action socialaction@templeetzchaim.org

We are forming another new Social Action team, the Bimah Benefits team. We all like how the bimah looks with flowers. But flowers have no extended impact. The Bimah Benefits team will provide alternatives to flowers for those sponsoring bimah decorations. The alternatives will not only enhance the sanctuary but will also benefit local reading, education, food and hunger initiatives.

Bimah Benefits alternatives will include stacks of books for reading or school fundraiser, glass tubes of fruit, and decorative wheelbarrows with vegetables for food pantries and hunger causes. Please come to our next Social Action meeting to share your ideas for bimah alternatives that benefit our community and join the Bimah Benefits team.

The next major Social Action event is the 2019 Conejo Valley Walk to End Genocide, Sunday, April 7, 2019.

Hope you can participate. We are coordinating with our local chair of the event, Michael Lysobey, and will start rolling out publicity. To help promote the event and participate in planning, please come to our next Social Action meeting and join the Walk to End Genocide team. For more information see https://www.jww.org/take-action/events/walk/

Please regularly check the Social Action web page on the TEC website for updates on ways to participate in working The Interfaith Interaction Committee continues to with others in our community. The web page is updated prepare roll out of two teams. A Visitor Welcome Team to regularly with community volunteer events and Social Action guide those of other faiths visiting Shabbat services and our activities.

Mock Seder Team to provide mock educational Seders to other faiths in our community at their places of worship. We are currently planning a Mock Seder for Unity of the Oaks in Hope to see you on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 pm.

Thousand Oaks. These and other efforts enhance our bonds with those of other faiths in our community and provide nonJews an appreciation for our traditions which leads to greater Mark Goldstein understanding. Please come to our next meeting and join one or both of these teams.

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Community Outreach

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

Bereavement Support Group

2/13/19 and 2/27/19 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 Our current inventory has Amazon, Gelsons, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Office Depot, Regal, See’s, Sephora, Shell, Sprouts, Target, Albertans/Vons and Whole Foods. You can order and pick up in the same day! So many others are also available by special order.

Pay for things you are already buying using scrip (gift cards) instead of your debit card! We are all putting gas in our cars, buying groceries etc. By purchasing scrip, you are supporting TEC. Call Jessica, in the office, 805-497-6891 or email sharimark@templeetzchaim and then upon pickup simply give Jessica a check. It is that easy!

Hamantaschen Bake This year for Purim, come bake our traditional, festival food with the community at Temple Etz Chaim. For the first time ever, we will hold a hamantaschen bake on March 13, 2019.

The cost is $36 per baker, which covers the ingredients and cooking utensils. Please confirm your RSVP by Thursday, February 28. If you have any further questions, contact Joyce Bronstein at joyce@templeetzchaim.org or Tami Wank at outreach@templeetzchaim.org. We look forward to seeing you there!

The First Ever Hamantaschen Bake Wednesday, March 13, 2019 7:00 pm Nosh & Schmooze 7:30 pm Hamantaschen Bake Bring your friends as we bake Hamantaschen for Purim $36 per baker includes all the ingredients and cooking utensils RSVP due by Feb. 28 Contact Tami Wank at outreach@templeetzchaim.org

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Contributions to our Synagogue Rabbi Richard Spiegel Discretionary Fund In appreciation, Alan Horwitz In memory of Eva Glick, Joan Bernick In memory of Don Rennick, Stacy Borsuk In memory of William Frederick, Rose Frederick-Horowitz In memory of Tania Pfefferman, Arthur Pfefferman

Ed Jotkowitz, We miss you and get well soon, Lois Girsky Jessica Dennis, Our condolences, Evie Alpert and Ed Jotkowitz

Torah Fund

Religious School Fund

In memory of Jacob Stelman, Myrna Stelman

In memory of Richard Jeffress, Larry and In memory of Carolyn Berk Kotiaho, Errol Kathy Levit Berk In memory of Clara Stockell, Bonnie In memory of Richard Manes, Debbie, Rothman Randy, and Reed Manes In memory of Anette Shapiro, Barbara Rabbi Spiegel, In appreciation, Marilyn Budish Tiller Hazzan Pablo Duek Discretionary Fund In memory of Irwin Gollub, Michael Gollub In memory of Elizabeth Leibovich, Anna Friedman In memory of Alan Portnoy, Ed Portnoy

In memory of Manuel Label, Sarah Orlin In memory of Norman Epstein, Ilene Barney In memory of Benjamin Barney, Irwin Barney

In memory of Benjamin Cohen, Bruce Cohen

Lipnick Religious School Scholarship Fund

In memory of Sidney Green, William Green

In memory of Murray Goldberg, Susan Goldberg

In memory of Sylvia Lichtenfeld, Philip Lichtenfeld

In memory of Jim Levin, Barbara Shannon

In memory of Eva Weiss, Ralph Weiss

In memory of Anny Levin, Barbara Shannon

In memory of Morris and Bella Kaplan, Libby Scop Tom Milhaupt, Happy Birthday, Lynne and Gary Katz Jessica Dennis, Our condolences, Gail and Fred Rollman Jessica Dennis, Our condolences, Maria and David Wollner

In memory of Stewart Brookstein, Edward Chadroff

USY Youth & Scholarship Fund In memory of Sidney Barnett, Jane Spitzer In memory of Jack Chadroff, Edward Chadroff

Elisa Feldman Memorial Religious School Scholarship Fund Men’s Club Scholar-in-Residence

Jessica Dennis, Our condolences, Liz and Brodie West, Mazel tov, Debbie and Les Ron Groden Feldman In appreciation, Lorne Label Jessica Dennis, Our condolences, Debbie and Les Feldman Temple General Fund

In memory of Fred Kunin, Lorraine Dennis

In memory of Laura Tennenhouse, Lila Faitro

In memory of Katie Goldberg, Susan Goldberg In memory of Walter Michelson, Barbara Shannon Dr. Ruth Kaplan Religious School Scholarship Fund

In support, Andy Smith Men’s Club Silverstein Humanitarian Fund In memory of Joseph Mason, Claudine Marx Ner Tamid Education & Community Center Fund In memory of Gertrude Altman, Nomi Freed Women of TEC Beautification Fund In memory of Cecil Moll, Francine Finkelstein In memory of Sidney Reuben, Sandra Reuben Women of TEC Scholarships Fund In memory of Vivian Adelman, Sally Mark Barbara & Harvey Scherr Memorial Fund Josette Schaffner, Our condolences, Al and Barbara Ungar

In memory of Sadie Cohen, Tobi Gould

Fienberg-Lerner Chapel Minyan Fund

Early Childhood Education Fund

In memory of Aristides Saiez, Rebeccah Schwartz

Jotkowitz Camp Ramah Scholarship Fund In memory of Pearl Novorr, Deborah Atlas In memory of Lucille and Bernard Rest, Reva Kern Dunaier Music Fund In memory of Charles Shanok, Janice and Manny Perlman In memory of Gertrude Weiner, Elliot Harvey 10

Kendra Jones and Steve Sternberg, Mazel tov, Lynne and Gary Katz Brodie West, Mazel tov, Lynne and Gary Katz

Calendar Temple Etz Chaim Calendar of Events

FEBRUARY 2019 Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday 1

Saturday 26 Shevat 2

6:00 PM Religious School Second Grade Program 7:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat 3

28 Shevat 4

8:30 AM Minyan 8:30 AM World Wide Wrap

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29 Shevat 5

5:30 USY Senior Hangout and Dinner 7:15 PM Minyan

5 Adar I 11

6 Adar I

Scholar in Residence 8:30 AM Minyan 9:30 AM Scholar in Residence Brunch 17

7:15 Minyan

7 Adar I 13

5:00 PM Bingo

8 Adar I 14

9:30 AM Bereavement Support Group

10:00 AM Tuesdays with Rabbi

Temple Office, ECE, and Infant Center Closed

14 Adar I 20

19 Adar I 25

8:30 AM Minyan

5:00 PM Bingo

7:15 PM Minyan

11:30 AM Machar

15 Adar I 21

7:15 PM Minyan

7:30 PM Interfaith Interaction Committee Meeting

22 Adar I 28

9:30 AM Bereavement Support Group

11 Adar I

7:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat

16 Adar I 22

5:00 PM Bingo

7:30 PM Scholar in Residence Wine & Cheese Event

10:00 AM Shabbat Services

17 Adar I 23

6:00 PM Religious School Third Grade Program

21 Adar I 27

10:00 AM Tuesday with Rabbi

4 Adar I

10:00 AM Shabbat Services

10 Adar I 16

6:00 PM Tot Shabbat

6:15 PM USY Kadima and Junior Lounge

20 Adar I 26

7:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat

9 Adar I 15

10:00 AM Tuesday with Rabbi

7:30 PM TEC Board Meeting

Ali Garnett Bat Mitzvah

3 Adar I 9

6:00 PM Scholar in Residence Dinner

7:30 PM Women of 7:15 PM Minyan TEC Board Meeting

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10:00 AM Shabbat Services

Scholar in Residence Weekend

6:15 PM Kadima Lounge

7:00 PM Book Club

11:30 AM 6th Grade B’nai Mitzvah Families Education Session Two

2 Adar I 8

10:00 AM Tuesday with Rabbi

13 Adar I 19

President’s Day No Religious School Classes

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1 Adar I 7

7:15 PM Minyan

12 Adar I 18

8:30 AM Minyan

30 Shevat 6

27 Shevat

18 Adar I

10:00 AM Shabbat Services

7:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat

23 Adar I

5:00 PM Bingo

7:15 PM Minyan

SAVE THE DATE March 1 Preschool Grandparents Day

March 3 B’nai Mitzvah Organizational Meeting

March 8-11 Women of TEC Cruise 11

March 16 Purim Shpiel

March 17 Purim Carnival

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Temple Leadership Clergy

Board of Directors

Rabbi Richard Spiegel

Jeff Solomon, President

Elissa Lazarus, Corresponding Secretary

Hazzan Pablo Duek

Shari Mark, Executive Vice President

Larry Slomowitz, VP Building and Grounds

Rabbi Emeritus Shimon Paskow

Sherri Finn, Immediate Past President

Felicia Toporoff, VP Religious School

Debbie Cohen-Sitt, VP Youth

Tami Wank, Trustee Community Outreach

Administration

Mark Goldstein, VP Social Action

David Yodkovik, Treasurer

David Brook, Executive Director

Robin Kahn, Trustee Business Services

Joe Zwicker, VP Early Childhood Education

Debbie Blumenthal, ECE Director

Ken Leon, VP Religion and Worship

Terri Zwicker, Trustee Strategic Planning

Kathy Sharp, ECE Assistant Director

Gideon Manzur, VP Communications

Ken Leon, Men’s Club President

Joyce Bronstein, Religious School Director

Wendy Margolis, Financial Secretary

Cindy Scherr, WOTEC President

Shannon Tepfer, Youth Director

Beth Meyer, Recording Secretary

Gary Katz, Past President

Tom Milhaupt, VP Personnel/Legal

Marshall Scherr, Past President

Michael Roberts, Trustee Bingo

Myles Simpson, Past President

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