Etzetera - May 2019

ETZETERA Growing Forward, Rooted in Tradition

May 2019

Nisan And Iyar 5779

‫יום העצמאות‬

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

Rabbi’s Message

Rabbi Richard Spiegel rabbi@templeetzchaim.org

As I begin to write this column, I am aware that this is my penultimate Rabbi’s column- the next to last after 43 years of writing monthly articles for Temple bulletins. Next month, I will have a chance to reflect on all of the years (especially the 19 years here at TEC), but this month I want one last chance to talk about two significant events that occurred in modern times that have had such an impact on World Jewry and on my career as a rabbi.

In the month of May, we are observing Yom HaShoah Holocaust Memorial Day and Yom Ha’atzmaut - Israel Independence Day. They are “minor” holidays on our calendar (the major holidays come from the Torah), but these two days are truly significant days in our hearts. How else can we describe the worst genocide ever perpetrated in human history in which six million of our people were brutally murdered and the greatest redemption a people has known - when the State of Israel was established almost 2,000 years after our forced exile by Roman conquerors.

world we live in. When I took a position on the Board of Jewish World Watch, it was to lend a voice against many attempts at genocide that still continue in so many places. Yom HaShoah reminds us that we can not be naïve or innocent or oblivious.

The voices of our loved ones- of our six million sacred soulscry out to us to remember, to act, and to care.

One week after the solemn day of Yom HaShoah is the most amazing day of joy - Yom Ha’atzmaut - Israel Independence Day. Who can believe that after almost 2,000 years of hoping, of wishing, of praying, of pleading, of working, and of remembering the Jewish people would be back in Eretz Israelin the land of Israel - to build and create a vibrant, modern state. Today, the term “wandering Jew” describes a plant but no longer the Jewish people. Today, when a Jewish person is in trouble in any corner of the world, there is a refuge, a safe haven that awaits.

For me as a Rabbi, it has been my greatest joy and privilege to bring groups of members (and family and friends) to experience our ancient and modern homeland. I truly believe that all of us are blessed to be living in such a glorious age when the words of the prophets of a return from exile are no longer a dream but have become a reality.

For me, a baby boomer, born in the shadow of the Holocaust, the message was clear early in my life. Never again! When I joined fellow students or fellow Temple members in protests for Soviet Jewry, it was to make certain that the ultimate cruelty of the Holocaust would not occur again. When I (we) support Israel in her constant battle for survival, we do so recognizing that we can not close our eyes to the dangerous

The month ahead is a time to think about the history of the Jewish people in our modern era. From tragedy has come a miracle. It is the Jewish way to recognize both parts of life. But above all, we pray for peace- for an end to suffering and for joy and happiness to prevail.

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President’s Message

Jeff Solomon, President president@templeetzchaim.org

As many of you know, Rabbi Spiegel is

A week later, we were back in Jerusalem and we attended

retiring at the end of June. At the end

Saturday morning Shabbat services. One of my daughters was

of this month, May, we will be hosting a

given the honor of an aliyah. Since we knew where we were

gala to honor the Rabbi for all of his

going (we had been there the week before), we walked over

accomplishments and the wonderful

without Rabbi and did not even see him until after.

works he has done in our community.

services, Rabbi remarked to me that he could not have been prouder when he realized, “Hey, I know that girl up there” and

I know that so many of us have stories about Rabbi Spiegel.

“That’s one of my congregants being called to the Torah for an

This is one of mine. In the summer of 2010, my family was lucky enough to travel to Israel with the Rabbi.

After

aliyah.” That was a really great and selfless moment. But that is

As an aside,

the Rabbi that I know at his essence. The words he speaks or

everyone should take a trip to Israel. There is no way to

sentiment he emits may be similar on any given Saturday

recreate it or accurately describe the experience. The Rabbi

morning at TEC, but he is genuinely proud of every Bar and

planned the trip so we arrived midday on Friday, went to our

Bat Mitzvah individually.

hotel in Jerusalem, cleaned up and headed for the Kotel for Shabbat. It was an amazing experience. That first evening is

I hope each of you can join me in honoring Rabbi’s 19 years

truly indescribable. The people. The sounds. The singing. The

(Chai + 1) at TEC on Sunday night, May 26th at our 2019 Gala.

joy. The magnetic-like energy in the air. It’s just special. And it

It should be a very special night honoring a very special Rabbi.

was only our first night there. To top that off, our first full day

Until next month,

in Israel was Shabbat and I had never before experienced a

Jeff Solomon

Shabbat like that one. It was just so different and so special and so Shabbat.

The Walk to End Genocide 3

Early Childhood Education As our school year winds down, we have

barbeque lunch, snow cones, music and more! Invite your

so many exciting activities yet to come.

friends and family! I look forward to seeing everyone there.

The month of May begins with our

For more information on any of our infant or preschool

annual Family Friday! Parents are invited

programs, feel free to email or call Debbie Blumenthal at

to join their children for a day of

debbieb@templeetzchaim.org or 805-497-6852 between 7:30

preschool including art, group time singing, outdoor play,

a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday- Friday.

Shabbat sing-a-long in the sanctuary and a bagel brunch. I’m

Debbie Blumenthal

not sure who will have more fun the children or the parents!

Teacher Appreciation Week 2019 in the United States will begin on Monday, May 6th.

Our preschool parents are

already working hard to come up with creative ideas to show the TEC staff how much they appreciate and thank the teachers for all they do all year long to care and teach the children in our program. Look for messages from the Room Parents with more details.

Our last Tot Shabbat service for this school year will be on Friday, May 17th at 6:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. Everyone is invited to join us for songs, blessings, and a fun Shabbat story.

Our toddler classes will be singing with us that night!

Summer camp registration is ongoing.

Our last day of

preschool is Wednesday, June 12th and camp will begin on Monday, June 17th. We have 10 weeks of fun camp themes and activities planned.

Summerfest 2019 will take place on Sunday, June 2nd from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Join us as we say goodbye to our school year and welcome summer! This is a complimentary event for all ages!

Debbie Blumenthal, Director of ECE debbieb@templeetzchaim.org

We will have a waterslide, a foam pit, 4

Religious School

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

The month of May is a very busy one.

Many important events and programs are planned.

Please refer to the Religious School Calendar for specific dates and times.

years, prefilled registration cards will be sent to you in the mail.

Please return your child’s Religious School Registration Card early so that our teachers can effectively plan for the upcoming school year.

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

In fact, I love when families stop by to say hello…

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On Friday evening, May 17 , I want to personally invite you to Yom Ha'Moreh. At Shabbat services, we will honor our very special, caring, and dedicated Religious School teachers. They are so committed to the education and happiness of the children in the Religious School that I feel honored to acknowledge them to the Congregation.

Joyce Bronstein

It is also the evening that the Religious School staff, students and parents will have the pleasure of honoring our very own Rabbi Spiegel – “Our Teacher of Teachers.” Over the years, Rabbi Spiegel has directly influenced and helped our students to have strong Jewish identities and to feel their Judaism in their hearts. He is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and always open to frank discussion in which he strives to help our children apply their Jewish values and beliefs to the real world situations they find themselves in.

Please join us on this very important and special evening when we honor both our Religious School teachers and “Our Teacher of Teachers.”

The importance of your child receiving a comprehensive Jewish Education cannot be overestimated. The greatest gift we give our children are a sense of life’s purpose and meaning, the values we uphold, the causes we fight for, and the passions that make life worthwhile. The sages warned us: “The time is short, and the task substantial.”

We are looking forward to another wonderful year of teaching, learning and growing at TEC Religious School. As in past 5

Shannon Tepfer, Youth Director youth@templeetzchaim.org

USY & Youth May is an opportunity for kids and teens to connect to Israel, to Jewish history, and with each other during our awesome events this month. We are looking for kids to help lead Friday night services at TEC in honor of Rabbi Spiegel. That Friday night, we are going to give a special thanks to Rabbi and also give him a gift showing him how much he means to all of us during this time. Calling all teens!

We are having Into the Night on May 4th! 7th-12th graders are going on a bus and traveling all over the Valley for a fun and exciting adventure from 8pm-8am. Yom Ha'atzmaut is Israel Independence Day and we are celebrating with an Israel Lounge focused on all things Israel from music and art, to food and dance, on May 7th. For Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) we are working with L’dough V’dough to braid challah with Holocaust survivors and hear their stories of survival. All of May and one week in June are our last opportunities for TEC USY/Kadima/Machar events, but the fun doesn’t have to stop there! Are you interested in running lounges? Planning events? Being a part of a team? We are holding elections for Jr & Sr 2019-20 Board Members on May 28th. Applications can be found outside of the Youth Office or on the TEC website under Youth Department. This is an incredible experience that you won’t want to miss out on!

Please Email youth@templeetzchaim.org if you want more information about our events this month or are interested in running for a position on our USY Board.

May/June Calendar: May 3:

Youth Department Lead Shabbat 7:30 pm

May 4:

Into the Night 7th-12th grade, 8:00 pm-8:00 am

May 7:

Israel Lounge 3rd-7th grade, $10 each, 11:30 am1:15 pm

May 9:

L’dough V’dough 6th-12th grade, $10 each, 4:15pm-6:15pm

May 19:

Machar Israel K-2nd grade, $10, 11:30 am-1:30 pm

May 21:

Kadima Summer Fun Lounge, 3rd-6th grade, $10, 6:15 pm- 7:45 pm

May 24-27: USY Convention @ Alonim, 8th-12th graders May 28:

Jr/Sr Chapter Board Elections 7th-12th graders, 6:15 pm- 6:45 pm

May 28:

Kadima/Jr Future Lounge 3rd-8th grade, 6:45 pm8:00 pm

June 2:

Summerfest and USY Bake Sale 11:30 am- 2:30 pm

June 7:

Youth Department Shabbat Dinner, everyone is invited, location TBD

June 7-9:

Shannon Tepfer

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Jr/Sr Board Retreat and Installations, location TBD

Women of Temple Etz Chaim

Cindy Scherr, WOTEC President womenoftec@templeetzchaim.org

On April 12 and 13, WOTEC and Men’s

people who want to volunteer – whether in our Judaica shop,

Club shared a beautiful Shabbat

serving on our communications committee or any of our other

weekend, leading services together.

committees, or helping plan events. Please let me know if you

We had great participation, as did

are interested in any of these, or if you would like to volunteer

Men’s Club. Seeing so many of us on

in any other activity. Our monthly meetings are held on the

the bima, leading prayers, and joining together was so

first Tuesday of every month, and are open to all members.

wonderful.

And as always, if you have any questions about WOTEC, feel

Thank you to Irma and Benny Sommerfeld for

planning our Shabbat weekend. We are all so lucky to have

free

you!

womenoftec@templeetzchaim.org. I look forward to hearing

contact

me.

I

can

be

reached

at

from you!

On June 4, WOTEC will be sponsoring a program which we will open to the entire congregation.

to

Rebecca Jackson, a

I am excited to be attending the upcoming conference for

violinist, will be performing for us, and we will hear the story

Pacific Southwest Region of Women’s League, to be held on

of David Borden, a violinist who was a Holocaust survivor.

May 5 and 6 at Temple Adat Ariel in North Hollywood. It’s a

Please join us for an evening of beautiful music and inspiring

wonderful

words. Before the program begins, WOTEC will have a short

Sisterhoods in our area, to network and share ideas for our

meeting open to all WOTEC members as we vote on our slate

organizations, and to hear presenters speak about topics

of new officers for the coming term. For more information,

important not just to Jewish women, but to all women. I’m

please contact Sarah Karamas at sarah@templeetzchaim.org.

really looking forward to going, and will present a report from

opportunity

to

meet

women

from

other

the conference at our next WOTEC meeting, to be held on

Speaking of our elections, our nominating committee, led by

Tuesday, May 7.

Elissa Lazarus, has been hard at work, finding ladies to fill our

Cindy Scherr

open positions. If you are interested in serving our WOTEC’s board, please let us know! And we are always looking for

Guess Who’s Coming to Shabbas?

Temple Etz Chaim’s Guess Who’s Coming to Shabbas program continues to bring friends together for Shabbat dinner in March. Terri and Joe Zwicker hosted the Mark, Scherr, and Sommerfeld families. Thus far, 115 Etz Chaim families have participated.

This fun program is back in May, for the last set of dinners prior to the summer break. You can host a Shabbat dinner for your Temple friends on May 3, 10, 17, 24, or 31. To host a dinner or get invited over to a friend’s house for Shabbas, contact us at guesswho@templeetzchaim.org. Let’s create meaningful memories and strengthen our TEC community one Shabbat dinner at a time!

Beth Meyer, Cindy Scherr, and Myles Simpson TEC Guess Who’s Coming to Shabbas Committee 7

TEC Guess Who’s Coming to Shabbas Committee guesswho@templeetzchaim.org

Community Outreach

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

Bereavement Support Group 5/8/19 and 5/22/19 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 (9:30 am-10:30 am) 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, Gelson's, 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.org and then upon pickup simply give Jessica a check. It is that easy!

Happy Mother ’s Day From Community Outreach and everyone at Temple Etz Chaim, have a happy Mother’s Day. Take some time to show your mother, grandmother, and the special women in your life that you love and appreciate them.

Debra Levine, Blood Drive Coordinator dlevine@templeetzchaim.org

Blood Drive We had a very successful Spring Blood Drive!

Appointments every 15 minutes from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Email your preferred donation time to Debra Levine at dlevine@templeetzchaim.org.

Thanks to all the HERO DONORS that made our April 7th Spring Blood Drive very successful, with a total collection of 91 units!

Debra Levine

“Many people believe that most blood is needed after major disasters. However, daily personal emergencies and ongoing medical needs of thousands of patients require a constant and ready blood supply. It’s the blood already on hospital shelves that saves lives.” (www.Vitalant.org)

Thanks again to all our Spring HERO Donors: Kevin Axelrod

Bruce Pollack

Heidi Birnbaum

Marc Rashba

Monica Borochoff

Michael Rios

Think about that last sentence… while all the long lines at blood drives after Borderline made headlines, the blood collected at our Mitzvah Day Blood Drive 3 days earlier was actually ready and available for use! That’s what makes donating regularly so important.

Bruce Cohen

Ken Robbins

Jack Dvir

Marshall Scherr

Michael Fox

Buzz Schoenkerman

Nomi Freed

David Silverman

TEC opened our Social Hall doors again 4 days later to Heroes scheduled to donate at the Four Seasons in Westlake Village, which had to be evacuated due to the Woolsey Fire.

Steve Friedman

Andrea Smith

Judi Gill

Jeff Solomon

Andrea Gillett

Irma Sommerfeld

Steve Goldblatt

Myrna Stelman

Lauri Grenner

Elliot Sturman

Liz Groden

Joel Volk

Branden Kennedy

Mark Wallen

Peter Margolis

Laura Withrow

Temple Etz Chaim and Temple Adat Elohim have been holding joint bi-annual Blood Drives for over 18 years (Fall @ TEC, Spring @ TAE); and we are consistently one of Vitalant’s (formerly United Blood Systems) top 3 Conejo Valley Blood Drives.

Help continue the tradition, schedule your appointment to donate on November 3rd, Mitzvah Day 2019, NOW! 8

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

Social Action This past month was full. Thank you to

Conejo Pride / LGBTQ+ Team is planning a Pride Weekend at

all of you who participated in helping to

TEC

make the world a better place by

coordination with Conejo Pride this fall.

attending the 2019 Conejo Valley Walk

highlighting

informative

speakers

at

services

in

Visitor Welcome Team guides those visiting Shabbat services

to End Genocide and giving blood at

or TEC for the first time.

the Blood Drive at Temple Adat Elohim.

Learning Seder Team provides educational Seders to other

Many of us attended the Family of Abraham Picnic hosted by

faiths in our community at their places of worship.

the Islamic Center of the Conejo Valley in support of our Muslim neighbors. Some of our Social Action regulars

Feeding the Needy Team - Members of TEC participate with

attending the Conejo Valley Refugee Welcome Team meeting

Westlake Village Calvary Church in feeding those less

and the Women’s Interfaith Network.

fortunate or homeless on the second Tuesday of the month.

For more information and to volunteer please contact Lynne

The Social Action Committee continues to roll out new teams

Katz at lynneradman@yahoo.com.

and participate in interfaith activities. We look forward to you joining us. See the TEC website to learn more about each of

Garden and Bird Sanctuary Team - Maintain and enhance the

the following as well as interfaith opportunities.

garden and bird area behind the temple.

Bimah Benefits Team provides alternatives to flowers for those

We will resume regular meetings starting in July and joined by

sponsoring bimah decorations.

Rabbi Averbach. Please join us as we solidify activities of the above teams and plan for Mitzvah Day in November.

Mark Goldstein

Elliot Sturman and Myrna Stelman 9

Contributions to our Synagogue Rabbi Richard Spiegel Discretionary Fund In memory of: Sadie Alperson Bonnie Garfinkel Lester Sachs David Sachs Florence Kinsbruner Jodi Greenberg Our condolences to: Karen and Michael Roberts From Liz and Ron Groden Hazzan Pablo Duek Discretionary Fund In memory of: Joel Spitzer Leonard Spitzer Reba Stelman Myrna Stelman Martin Wolin Howard Wolin Max Portnoy Ed Portnoy Abe Lutzker John Lutzker Abraham Ratzan and Abraham Bass Jerome Ratzan Aghdass Harounian Safani Michael Safani Julius Kaplan Pauline Kaplan Johnnie Bruun Judith Sneed Our condolences to: Karen Roberts From Carolyn and Neil Bordofsky Karen Roberts From Janice and Jan Orlowski Cindy and Nathan Stelman From Liz and Ron Groden Get well soon: Arnold Stern From Susan and Alan Flaschner Temple General Fund In memory of: Selig Spero Lynda Kessler

Anna Konigsberg Shirley Bressler Benjamin Weiss Ralph Weiss Bob Landun Doreen LandunQuerido Our condolences to: Karen Roberts From Anita Kelly Karen Roberts From Gloria and Irwin Katz Karen Roberts From Donna and Martin Lichtmann Cindy Stelman From Beth and Scott Meyer Cindy Stelman From Gloria and Irwin Katz Jotkowitz Camp Ramah Scholarship Fund In memory of: Dora and Israel Borenstein Jeffrey Borenstein Evelyn Perlman Rabbi Jack Shechter Inbar Israel Travel and Education Scholarship Fund In memory of: Leonard Halpern Joy Rosenberg Religious School Fund In memory of: Marcie Budish Gary Budish Aaron Gerson Myron Funk Maurice Fine Lila Oberman Jerry Schneider Mitchell Schneider Sam Gill Anat Erman Harvey Levine Jerome Ratzan Elisa Feldman Memorial Religious School Scholarship Fund In memory of: Helen Finkelstein Sheri Schoenwald

Rebecca Atterman Denise Coleman Morris Freed Nomi Freed Our condolences to: Karen Roberts From Debbie and Les Feldman Karen Roberts From Sheri, Jeff, Josh, and Elyse Schoenwald Karen and Michael Roberts From Nomi Freed Cindy Stelman From Debbie and Les Feldman Cindy Stelman From Sheri and Jeff Schoenwald Cindy Stelman From Ellen and Ron Stein Sherri Finn, Alan, and Scott Flaschner From Debbie and Les Feldman Lipnick Religious School Scholarship Fund In memory of: Anne Goldstein Ronald Goldstein Yetta Edelstein Judi Gill Early Childhood Education Fund In memory of: Florence Golditch Stephanie Shipow Dunaier Music Fund In memory of: Jack Goldberg Harvey Goldberg Women of TEC Tributes Get well soon: Andrew Lipkin From Shirley and Alan Lipkin Seth Cohen From Shirley and Alan Lipkin Our condolences to: Joe Litvack From Bonnie Rothman Karen Roberts From Etta Weinstein 10

Torah Fund In memory of: Irwin Marco Fran Curtis Our condolences to: Karen Roberts From Claire Maultasch Ritual Fund In memory of: Charlotte Lichtmann Martin Lichtmann Tzedakah Fund In memory of: Stan Rubens Marie Rubens Blanche Kulik Morry Kulik Ruth Rabin Marcia Waldman Eli Levine Barbara Kluber USY Youth & Scholarship Fund In memory of: Morris Spitzer Leonard Spitzer Barry Cantor Memorial Fund for Cohen Family Library Our condolences to: Karen Roberts From Cyndi and Harvey Mahler Women of TEC Beautification Fund In memory of: Lillian Reuben Sandra Reuben and Ken Marks Morris Marks Kenneth Marks Get well soon: Sheila Chadroff From Nomi Freed Women of TEC Scholarships Fund Our condolences to: Karen Roberts From Gertie Sanders Barbara & Harvey Scherr Memorial Fund In memory of: Sarah and David Norkin Harry Norkin

Calendar

May 2019 Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday 1

Thursday

26 Nisan 2

27 Nisan 3

Yom HaShoah/ Holocaust Memorial Day

7:00 PM Al Anon 7:15 PM Minyan 8:00 PM Morocco Trip Info Session

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30 Nisan 6

1 Iyar 7

2 Iyar 8

8:30 AM Religious School Spring Boutique

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6:00 PM Yoga 7:15 PM Minyan

7 Iyar 13

3 Iyar 9

11:15 AM Mah Jongg Class

9:30 AM Bereavement Support Group

5:00 PM Bingo

7:30 PM Women of TEC Board Meeting

7:00 PM Al Anon

8 Iyar 14

6:30 PM L'dough V'dough

Saturday

28 Nisan 4

29 Nisan

8:30 AM Preschool Family Day

10:00 AM Shabbat Services

7:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat with USY and Guest Speaker Clara Knopfler

8:00 PM USY Into the Night

4 Iyar 10

Yom Ha’atzmaut/ Independence Day

10:00 AM Tuesday with Rabbi

8:30 AM Minyan

5:00 PM Bingo

Yom Ha'Zikaron/ Memorial Day

Cinco de Mayo

Friday

5 Iyar 11

6:00 PM Fifth Grade Shabbat Dinner and Program

6 Iyar

10:00 AM Shabbat Services 10:00 AM J.A.M.

7:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat

7:15 PM Minyan

9 Iyar 15

10 Iyar 16

11 Iyar 17

12 Iyar 18

13 Iyar

Mother’s Day 8:30 AM Minyan

10:00 AM Tuesdays with Rabbi

6:00 PM Yoga 7:00 PM Religious School Education Committee 7:15 PM Minyan

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14 Iyar 20

7:00 PM Al Anon

4:15 PM Religious School Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration

7:15 PM Minyan

5:00 PM Bingo

7:30 PM Men’s Club Poker Night

9:45 AM Congregational Meeting 10:30 AM Men’s Club Brunch and Guest Speaker

15 Iyar 21

16 Iyar 22

4:30 PM USY Senior 10:00 AM Tuesdays Hangout and Dinner with Rabbi

17 Iyar 23

18 Iyar 24

7:15 PM Minyan

7:00 PM Book Club

5:45 PM Seventh Grade Promotion

7:30 PM TEC Board Meeting

21 Iyar 27

22 Iyar 28

USY Convention Ends

8:30 AM Minyan

Memorial Day (US)

7:00 PM Gala for Rabbi Spiegel (check time)

Front Office, Infant Center/ECE, and Religious School Closed

10:00 AM Twelfth Grade Blessings and Wishes

19 Iyar 25

20 Iyar

USY Convention Begins

10:00 AM Shabbat Services

9:30 AM Bereavement Support Group

6:15 PM Kadima Lounge

6:00 PM Yoga

11:30 AM Machar

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7:30 PM Rock Shabbat and Yom Hamoreh

7:30 PM Advisory Meeting

Lag B’Omer 8:30 AM Minyan

10:00 AM Shabbat Services

6:00 PM Tot Shabbat

7:00 PM Al Anon 7:15 PM Minyan 7:45 PM Men’s Club Board Meeting

23 Iyar 29

24 Iyar 30

10:00 AM Tuesday with Rabbi

Preschool Book Fair Begins

6:15 PM Kadima Junior Lounge

7:00 PM Al Anon

6:15 PM USY Junior/ Senior Chapter Elections

5:00 PM Bingo

7:15 PM Minyan

7:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat

25 Iyar 31

26 Iyar

Preschool Book Fair Ends

5:00 PM Bingo

7:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat

SAVE THE DATE June 8 Shavuot Program: Theodore Bikel Documentary

June 9 Shavuot

June 12 Last Day of Preschool 11

June 12 Jeff Finn Scotch, Steak, Cigars, and Talmud

June 17 Summer Camp Begins

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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

Debbie Blumenthal, ECE Director

Robin Kahn, Trustee Business Services

Joe Zwicker, VP Early Childhood

Kathy Sharp, ECE Assistant Director

Ken Leon, VP Religion and Worship

Education

Joyce Bronstein, Religious School Director

Gideon Manzur, VP Communications

Terri Zwicker, Trustee Strategic Planning

Shannon Tepfer, Youth Director

Wendy Margolis, Financial Secretary

Ken Leon, Men’s Club President

Beth Meyer, Recording Secretary

Cindy Scherr, WOTEC President

Tom Milhaupt, VP Personnel/Legal

Gary Katz, Past President

Michael Roberts, Trustee Bingo

Marshall Scherr, Past President Myles Simpson, Past President

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