TEMPLE BETH AM AFFILIATED WITH THE UNITED SYNAGOGUE OF CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM • VOL 16, NO. 11-12 • Tishrei /Cheshvan/Kislev/Tevet 5777 • November/December 2016

Voice of the People

OGV KUE

The following is excerpted from my Kol Nidre charge to the

congregation, To read the full speech, visit www.tbala.org/yk. I attended a professional

conference in 1996, 20 years

ago, the keynote speaker was

a Futurist. A Futurist, as was

explained to me, lifts their sights slightly higher on the

horizon to project and conjure the nature of culture

and society 50 years or 100 years down the road.

This Futurist asked how many people were

within our circle of friends/family/colleagues and

connections. The well-connected people had

hundreds of people in their sphere. And the Futurist

said that by the next generation, our children and

grandchildren will be in spheres of 1000, 1500, 2000

people and some many more.

The Futurist didn’t articulate that these astounding

networks would propel us forward – to be swept up

in an intoxicating and addictive life of communication

and relentless connectivity. All these ways to connect,

faster and faster, navigating our lives so broadly with

tremendous need for efficiency and productivity. We

require new paradigms of collaboration and learning

–to keep up, and be productive, and relevant.

While thinking about this, I caught a report by

Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post Columnist and

CNN host. He introduced a woman who presented

JIBO – the family Robot. JIBO sits on the counter and

participates in conversation, takes pictures, orders

take out, and helps with homework. Kind of like Rosie

the Robot from the Jetsons – a human - ish helper.

Then I saw a piece on Dr. Oz, who was saying

that we are in the midst of an epidemic of social

isolation and that social media and connectivity is

creating a disconnect of human interaction, making

us lonely despite the revolution of communication

& technology. Holes have bubbled up into this

productive human experience.

Amidst this backdrop - Rabbi Sid Schwartz has

written a book called Jewish Megatrends – that is

fast becoming a road map for the future of American

Judaism. He argues that any organization that hopes

to engage the next generation in Jewish life, needs

to advance one or more of the following four values:

FROM THE PRESIDENT

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Kol HaRavI can’t figure out for sure why this congregation has not been

successful at getting a shul Israel trip off the ground in years. I have

tried several times, including linking journeys to Eastern Europe.

Rabbi Lucas attempted to gather a trip. Each time, we were not able to

build a cadre large enough to warrant a trip. These trips have certain

fixed costs (tour guide, bus transportation, etc…) and so the smaller

the group the more expensive it is per participant.

This has particularly flummoxed me because at my former

congregation, in Monroe, NY, where on a good day we had 130 families if we read the list

generously, we ran three successful Israel trips in a five year period.

As Rabbi Lucas and I have discussed this, some explanations include:

• Many TBAers get themselves to Israel with regularity, and so don’t “need” a shul Israel trip.

• The Pressman Academy 6th-grade trip to Israel to visit the Magen School in

Tel Aviv sends a parent delegation, and so many families in the community count

that trip as their “family Israel trip.”

• For some communities, group travel just isn’t “a thing.”

Any and all of those explanations may bear some truth. But if the last bullet point is true,

it is the one I would most want to work on changing within the TBA family.

Congregational travel is powerful. It is different than private travel, as you are beholden

to a group schedule and there is something limiting about that. Why would anyone want

to restrain themselves on vacation? And yet, some restraints and limitations open you

up to deeper experiences. What is deep about traveling with members of your spiritual

community and members of your clergy?

• Moments of fun have the ability to become moments of transcendence.

• You return from the experience more bonded to your fellow spiritual travelers,

and more deeply embedded in your shul experience.

• Learning with peers, and with clergy, “off-campus,” off the bimah, in more informal

and spontaneous settings ends up being a transformational experience.

I am firm believer in the value and impact of such travel excursions. I have not given up

hope that Beth Am can initiate a culture in which such travel becomes part of the rhythm of

the community.

As I think of the possible explanations for failed Israel trips above, if the first two bullet

points have truth, and the third can be influenced, then perhaps we ought to start with a

TBA trip not going to Israel.

And so…I want to announce two burgeoning projects. The first, more developed one, has

our compasses set on Cuba. Even before the recent warming of relations between the US

and Cuba, travel there for cultural exploration was permitted. Jewish groups have been

traveling there for years, including many local shuls that have had meaningful visits. There

remains Jewish life in Cuba. And there is certainly rich Jewish history there. We started

exploring the possibility of a TBA trip there after a question about it came up at the Annual

Meeting. I want to thank Stuart Weiss for taking the reins of this trip. Depending on when

this issue of KHA reaches you, you may still be able to attend the initial parlor meeting of

potential travelers, on Nov 2. If you missed that, there will be future such gatherings as we

work to set a date, create an itinerary and determine a price for the trip. I look forward to

sharing this experience with many of you.

The second idea, just in its infant stage, is to visit Japan as a community. I was contacted by

a specialized tour operator who is focused on taking Jewish groups to Japan. Aside from its

being a fascinating and majestic destination, Japan has meaningful Jewish history from the

era of the Shoah that is far less known than stories from Eastern Europe. Some of you may

know that Japanese diplomat Chiune Sugihara saved thousands of Jews in Lithuania during

the Holocaust by hand-writing thousands of transit Visas despite not having approval from

his government. This selfless act put himself, his wife and two children in danger, but he did

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YOUTH LEARNING & ENGAGEMENT

This past holiday season, Epic Chag transformed the ordinary

into extraordinary. A birthday party for the world, a Sukkah

walk in the neighborhood, and a Torah scavenger hunt made the

holiday experience for families of children in Gesher to 3rd grade

completely unique.

What’s Next? Coming this December to Temple Beth Am is

EPIC SHABBAT! Say goodbye to lazy Saturday mornings of trying to get your kids

out of the house, trying to figure out something fun to do together,

or wondering how parents and kids can both get their soul buckets

filled. Epic Shabbat comes to the rescue to make your Shabbat unique

and spectacular.

Our December 10th premier of Epic Shabbat welcomes Gesher/

Kindergarten-3rd Grade families to celebrate a “Superhero Shabbat.”

The children will lead a brief and fun family service with prayers

they have learned in their Pressman Academy and JLC classes. Then

parents and children will form separate groups where the kids,

through activities, and the adults, through study and conversation

with a Rabbi, will delve into “What’s so Jewish about superheroes?”,

and explore the Jewish origins of superheroes! To make this Epic

Shabbat even more fantastic, we encourage participants to dress up

or wear clothes celebrating their favorite superheroes.

For subsequent Epic Shabbats in 2017, we will transform Shabbat

into “A Seussical Shabbat” and a “Star Wars Shabbat”, making

Shabbat fun, dynamic and engaging for the whole family.

Make your Shabbat anything but ordinary, and get ready for

Epic Shabbat. Get updated information and RSVP forms at

www.tabala.org/family

Epic Shabbat Dates

December 10th: Superhero Shabbat

January 28th: A Seussical Shabbat

March 25th: Star Wars Shabbat

Epic Shabbat Schedule

10:00-10:30: Nosh and Schmooze

10:30-11:00: Family Service

11:00-12:00: Learning Activities for kids & Study for adults

12:00-12:15: Kiddush (After 12:15 Parents and children can join any Kiddush at one of the TBA services)

Teen Minyan is Back on November 18th at 6:00 p.m.

TBA Teens Opening Shabbat 2016

I Love Teen Minyan Because...

“... I love sharing a ruach filled Shabbat with my best friends!” - Mira Berenbaum (11th grade)

“...I get to have a meaningful prayer experience with my friends.” - Noa Kligfeld (10th grade)

“...it’s a time where I’m surrounded with amazing people who are just as excited to bring in shabbat as I am.” - Sarit Ashkenazi (12th grade)

“...I love being with the community and being able to connect in my own way.” - Adinah Singer-Frankes (8th grade)

“...I come to Teen Minyan because it’s a good way to unwind and relax with my friends after a long week.” - Yaacov Broidy (10th grade)

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Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make Me A Match:

$2,000,000Beth Am Manor, Inc. has provided an incentive where the next $2M in gifts will be matched dollar for dollar.

A TRANSFORMED SANCTUARYWe are a vibrant and forward-thinking community, one whose

facility is in need of an upgrade to match the quality of our

programs. Our current sanctuary, built in 1955, has served the

community well for 60 years. While it was a true gem of its time,

the needs of the community have changed.

A STATE-OF-THE-ART EDUCATION CENTERTechnology has changed the world and how we educate our children

to prepare them for the future. Pressman Academy continues to

adapt and position itself as a premier center for secular and Judaic

education. Our new building will foster the development of well-

prepared, creative problem solving and socially-aware menches.

TotalAmountRaised

$19.6MFrom 150+ Families

ProjectedAmount

Remaining$8.4M

$2.0M fromProposed Match

$1.0M ProjectedEndowment Allocation

$5.4M from Membersof the Community

Projected Project Cost: $28.0M

In securing $2M from the community and fully leveraging the match, we will be $3.4M away from our projected goal!

FINANCIAL OUTLOOK

The total project has an estimated cost of $28M,

which includes:

• Acquisition of six contiguous properties on Corning, which squares off our lot

• Sanctuary redesign, including separating the balcony into its own independent space

• Construction of a new school building

For information on how you can help make a match, contact Director of Development, Seth Rosenzweig • (310) 652-7353 • development@tbala.org

Idan Erez LandaSon of Yael and Ronen Landa

Brother of AdiBorn on September 6, 2016

Given the name Idan Erez

Leo Benjamin HartmansSon of Sharon and Eagle Hartmans

Born on September 15, 2016Given the name Liev

Nomi Miriam Rothblum

Daughter of Erica and Daniel RothblumSister of Maya and Jack

Born on September 17, 2016Given the name Nomi Miriam

Jacob Abrams, Elaine Jaffee Appelbaum, Martin Ballonoff, Peter Banks, Ben Baran,

Murray Barnett, Ruth Berkowitz, Philip Berlin, Anne Breskin, Rachel Evalenko,

Claire Feinberg, Harriet Fox, Sally Frankl, Esther Frockt, Anna Ganzberg,

Harry Gibbons, Hilda Goss, David Grablow, Heimer “Buddy” Green,

Lev Grinetz, Max Hollander, Dorothy Hurwitz, Max Jacobs, Boris Kamisher,

Harry Kaplan, Jules Kaplan, Stanford Kegel, Nathan Korman, Norma Kouzel,

Philip Kunstler, Rita Labbate, Mitzi Leitner, Meir Lepor, Ernest Lovinger,

Bencion Malicki, Moishe Malicki, Sidney Mandel, Nathan Marder, Rudy Moll,

Ralph Pearlman, Sophie Peters, George Rheuban, Jeannette Rheuban, Gail Roth,

Ann Rubin, Beatrice Sachs, Joseph Sachs, Nathan Samborsky, Simon Schimmel,

Irving Schulman, Rose Sesky, Hillel Silvera, Charlotte Simon, Solly Stawisky,

Lewis Stock, Sylvia Stock, Stanely Strassberg, Judah D. White

MALINA ANIELDaughter of David & Elizabeth AnielNovember 5, 2016

Yahrzeit DonationsWe thank those who support the synagogue community

in memory of their loved ones named below:

IN MEMORIAMWe mourn the passing of:

Enayatollah Aminzad, father of Sharona (Joseph) Amin

Herschel Elkins, husband of Miriam, father of David, Jeremy, Joel and Jonathan z”l,

Nandor Markovic, father of Robert (Debra) Markovic, grandfather of Jordan, Hannah and Elijah Markovic

Morton Margolis, husband of Judy Margolis

Iran Naghi, mother of David (Pantea) Naghi

Jerome Milton Wasserman, husband of Susan Wasserman

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Our B’nei Mitzvah

Mazal Tov to Lori Harrison Port and David Horwich

on their engagement!

Engagements and Weddings

WELCOME NEW MEMBERSohtcv ohfurc

We welcome the following New Members to our Temple Beth Am family (as of 10/10/16):

RACHEL KALTDaughter of Paul Kalt &

Amber DavidheiserNovember 12, 2016

JACQUES MANISon of Joseph & Shiri ManiNovember 12, 2016

TALIA TIZABIDaughter of

Raymond & Hayley TizabiNovember 19, 2016

NOA WALLOCKDaughter of Steven & Sue WallockNovember 24, 2016

NOAH BASSIRATSon of Farzad (Mayer) & Lailee BassiratNovember 26, 2016

HARRISON FELDSon of

Jason & Rebecca FeldNovember 24, 2016

Bris and Baby Namings

Enbal Dayan

Whitney Gaglio

Babak & Sara Giladi

Dan & Lauren Guan

Jason & Jill Handman

Eliana Harris

Larry & Diane Herman

Ron & Beth Hoffman

Diana Levi

Chirli Rabbani

Rachel Salston

Yifal & Bracha Shaham

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 CALENDAR

Wednesday - 8:15 a.m.

BETH AM LAWYERS - BAGELS AND MCLE

Presentation by leaders of Beit T’Shuvah, discussing the impact

that substance abuse has on people’s lives and strategies for

treatment and prevention. Satisfies the MCLE Competence

Issues requirement. Suggested donation: $20 at the door;

RSVP to ashane@tbala.org

Friday

YABA MOROCCAN SHABBAT AT CORNING

(for 20s and 30s) co-sponsored by JIMENA

RSVP to YABA@tbala.org

Tuesday

ELECTION DAY

Friday

4:45 p.m. - KABBALAT SHABBAT

6:00 p.m. - MULTICULTURAL SHABBAT DINNER

with special guest, Joshua Silverstein, a award winning actor, comedic

writer, beatboxer, educator and bi-racial Jew. Don’t miss Joshua’s

entertaining interactive program exploring Jewish identity today.

Bring one meaningful artifact per person to share with those at your

table, that will give others insight into your own Jewish identity.

RSVP for dinner at www.tbala.org/communityshabbat

Monday

PARTNERS IN SUPPORT OF ISRAEL

TBA and Israel Bonds Evening of Camaraderie & Commitment

(see back cover for details)

Tuesday

ROSH HODESH HESHVAN - A WOMEN’S GATHERING

with our Cantor, Rabbi Hillary Chorny. At the home of Gabriela Litov.

Thursday - 7:30 p.m.

B’NEI MITZVAH FAMILY ORIENTATION

Friday - 5:30 p.m.

SHIR KABBALAT SHABBAT & DINNER

Families with young children (up to age 5) are invited to this

instrumental service with guitar, percussion and other surprise

instruments, followed by a delicious community dinner.

RSVP at www.tbala.org/kabbalatshabbat

6:00 p.m. - TEEN KABBALAT SHABBAT & DINNER

RSVP to Reut Sklar at rsklar@tbala.org

Thursday - Thanksgiving

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON FOR SENIORS in Memory of Bill Strick z”l

Volunteers are needed! Participate in this long-standing TBA

tradition of providing a kosher Thanksgiving meal for those in

need. Sponsored by the Schneider Family. For details and sign-

up info, visit www.tbala.org/thanksgiving

CLASSES OF THE REMBAUM INSTITUTE OF ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY PROGRAMMINGFor information and class sign-ups, visit www.tbala.org/classes, or email RembaumInstitute@tbala.org, or call Lia Mandelbaum at (310) 652-7354 x 215

HUMASH WITH RASHI WITH RABBI ADAM KLIGFELDWednesdays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30, & Dec. 7,14, 21, 28 at 8:30 a.m.Study Rashi’s original Hebrew commentary on the text of the Torah.

THE BOOK OF JEREMIAH WITH RABBI ARI LUCASThursdays, Nov. 10, 17 & Dec. 8, 15, 22, 29 at 8:30 a.m.Jeremiah lived through the destruction of the first temple and the beginning of the exile. He contends with theological issues that emerge from destruction – outrage at God, hope in return and rebuilding, criticism of the people of Israel. Join Rabbi Lucas as we study this Biblical text together in Hebrew and English. No prior knowledge necessary.

WOMEN IN THE BIBLE WITH MARLYNN DORFF Mondays at 9:30 a.m. at a private homeThis class will explore the stories of women using the original Hebrew text. Limited space available; address provided with RSVP.

MINI SIDDUR CLASS WITH RABBI AVI HAVIVITuesday mornings for 20 min after minyan

LIBRARY MINYAN MISHNAH STUDYShabbat Mornings, 9:20 - 9:40 a.m.Rabbis, teachers, and other members of the Library Minyan will take turns teaching a weekly session in Mishna on Tractate Avot.

PRAYING THE PSALMS: HOW TO JOURNEY INTO THE PSALMS AND FIND YOUR OWN SOUL’S LONGINGSTuesdays, November 15 & 29 at 7:00 p.m.Join Rabbi Miriyam Glazer as she leads us in a study of the psalms included in our liturgy, unfolding the ways in which they can become richly meaningful for each individual.

ETHICAL WILLSWednesdays, December 7 & 14 and January 4 at 9:00 a.m.This class will give you the tools to start writing your own Ethical will to ensure that your possessions are passed onto future generations.

DIVERSITY & UNIQUENESS OF JEWISH MUSICWith Mark Kligman Sunday, December 4 at 1:00 pm Survey Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Jewish communities on how they chant the Torah, the sound of their tefi llah and other songs they sing. Audio and video examples provided.

SHALOM HARTMAN INSTITUTE PRESENTS - VISIONS FOR A SHARED SOCIETY: THE “TRIBES” OF ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE COLLABORATIVE LECTURE SERIES co-sponsored by TBAWhat are the core values of some of the “tribes” that comprise Israel today? How does a divided people build a shared society? What are the challenges and the possibilities for building a Jewish and Democratic Israel?

Yehuda KurtzerSunday, November 13 at 4:00 p.m., Leo Baeck Temple

Tal BeckerSunday, December 11 at 4:00 p.m., Stephen S. Wise TempleSee shalomhartman.org/LAcollaborative for cost, details, and registration.

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Saturday Morning ServicesMeditation Plus

9:15 a.m. - Whiteman Conference Room

Shir Hadash9:15 a.m. – Sanctuary

No Shir Hadash on December 24

BAIT Tefillah/Hava Narishah9:45 a.m. Pilch Hall

No BAIT/Hava Narishah on December 24

Library Minyan9:45 a.m. – Dorff Nelson Chapel

9:30 a.m. early start time on December 31, Hanukkah

Kadima ShabbatNovember 19, December 10

10:30 a.m.

Judaism by Choice Servicewith Rabbi Neal Weinberg

December 179:30 a.m.

Hashkama Early ServiceDecember 24

8:30 a.m. – Pilch Hall

Hama’alotDecember 24

10:30 a.m. - Adelson Hall

November 4 5:39 p.m.

November 11 4:33 p.m.

November 18 4:29 p.m.

November 25 4:26 p.m.

December 2 4:25 p.m.

December 9 4:25 p.m.

December 16 4:27 p.m.

December 23 4:31 p.m.

December 30 4:35 p.m.

November 5 Noah

November 12 Lekh-Lekha

November 19 Vayera

November 26 Chayei Sarah

Decenber 3 Toldot

December 10 Vayetze

December 17 Vayishlakh

December 24 Vayeshev

December 31 Miketz

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Friday - 6:00 p.m.

TEEN KABBALAT SHABBAT & DINNER

RSVP to Reut Sklar at rsklar@tbala.org

Thursday - 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

HANUKKAH BOUTIQUE

(see back cover for details)

Saturday

EREV HANUKKAH – 1ST CANDLE

(8th candle lit on Saturday night, Dec. 31)

Monday

TEMPLE OFFICES CLOSED

School Vacation (classes resume Jan. 9)

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MORNING MINYAN:

Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m.

Sunday & Federal Holidays: 8:00 a.m.

December 26 Special Start Time: 8:30 a.m.

Rosh Hodesh & Hanukkah: 7:15 a.m.

Daily Minyan Times

FRIDAY NIGHTSNovember 4 5:30 p.m.November 11, 18, 25 4:45 p.m.December 4:35 p.m.

DAILY MINYAN - EVENING MINYANNovember 1 – 3 5:30 p.m.November 6 – 10 4:30 p.m.November 13 – December 29 4:20 p.m.

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In the typical middle school classroom students

are expected to compartmentalize their learning:

when one class ends they must stop thinking about

that subject in order to turn their attention to

the subject of their next class. It is challenging to

connect the dots of relevance between the subjects.

Over the past few years, our middle school faculty

and administration have been scrutinizing research

from the fields of neuropsychology and education in order to better

serve our students. We have been identifying ways in which our school

can become more student-centered, integrated, with increased student

engagement and real-world relevance. As a dual-curriculum school, we

are uniquely positioned to create a program that incorporates the tikkun olam imperative students experience when they study Judaism alongside

general studies classes. We are on the cutting edge of pedagogy as we

embark on this shift.

This year we are consulting with High Tech High (HTH) in San Diego,

a network of Project-Based Learning (PBL) elementary, middle, and high

schools, to support us as we bring PBL to our middle school. We will

try out one project as we learn and are supported by HTH, increasing

the projects and support the second year and the third year we will

be fully PBL. What exactly is PBL? According to the Buck Institute for

Education it is an approach to teaching and learning in which teachers are

curriculum designers and students are project and product developers.

Projects are complex tasks, based on challenging questions or problems,

that involve students in design, problem-solving, decision making, or

investigative activities. These projects integrate multiple subject areas

and give students the opportunity to work relatively autonomously over

extended periods of time that culminate in professional presentations.

Other defining features include authentic assessments as opposed to

standardized tests, teacher facilitation but not direction, cooperative

learning, reflection, and incorporation of professional skills.

Working with HTH will provide us with the professional development to

learn how to take students through a project using a multidisciplinary and

interdisciplinary approach. Our goal is for teachers to plan together and

teach students the 21st century skills of:

• personal and social responsibility

• planning, critical thinking, reasoning, and creativity

• strong communication skills, both for interpersonal

and presentation needs

• cross-cultural understanding

• visualizing and decision making

• knowing how and when to use technology and

choosing the most appropriate tool for the task

• initiative and self-direction

• flexibility and adaptability

It is a growth mindset process and an intentional move towards meeting

the students’ developing minds where they are, not where we wish them

to be. With increased engagement and connections we are designing our

middle school with the students at the center.

OPEN HOUSES FOR THE2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR

DAY SCHOOLNovember 16

December 6 (specific for Middle School)December 7 (current ECC parents - starts at 9:15)

December 15 January 12

Our Open House program begins promptly at 8:30a.m.Come meet our Head of School, principals, parents, current students, tour the campus and learn about

our innovative academic curriculum and warm Jewish Community.

RSVP: www.pressmanacademy.org/dsopenhouse

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER November 15 and November 29

Our Open House program begins promptly at 9:30 a.m.Come meet our ECC Director, Angie Bass, current parents, tour our beautiful school,

and learn about our warm Jewish community,our rich curriculum and our exceptional Hebrew Program.

RSVP at www.pressmanacademy.org/eccopenhouse

For more information regarding all of our Open Houses, please contact Lesley Bloom, Admission Director at

310-652-7354, ext. 227or email her at Lbloom@pressmanacademy.org

PRESSMAN ACADEMY ECC PARENT AND ME CLASSES

The Pressman Academy Early Childhood Center is offering many terrific classes:

Grandparent and Me; Toddler Music; Musical Infant and me, and an amazing Shabbat class!

For more information on any of our Parent and Me classes or to register,

please contact Lesley Bloom, Admission Director:email lbloom@pressmanacademy.org

or call (310) 652-7354 x227.www.pressmanacademy.org/parentandme!

*Winter sessions begins December/January

PROJECT-BASED LEARNING IN THE PRESSMAN ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL:

PUTTING STUDENTS AT THE CENTER OF THEIR LEARNING

By Inez Tiger, Middle School Principal

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Chochma – engaging in the wisdom and practice of our Jewish heritage,

Kedusha – helping people live lives of sacred purpose, Tzedek – inspiring

people to work for a more just and peaceful world, and Kehillah –

creating a community that binds us to one another and to our shared

Jewish mission.

At Beth Am, we are actively engaged in every one of these four values,

and if we are not, we are eager and ready to do so. And the reason

that these four value propositions are the keys to engaging the next

generation, is because these values are the glue that fills in the holes in

our collective human experience.

We are in the midst of an impressive and expressive Campus

Expansion project – it expresses our commitment to the next generation.

We will raise the bar of what it means to implement new paradigms of

collaborative learning and technology. Our students will be poised to

succeed beyond our imaginations, because their success will correlate

to their rich experiences of this community – with Chochma, Kedusha, Tzedek and Kehillah at its heart.

Our tradition and institution understands that 10 JIBOS do not make

a minyan. We have the material to fill in when those holes of human

experience bubble up.

And in the central sacred space - the sanctuary, the architecture itself

is being designed to weave us together as a connected community –

together in a space intended to hold us close and raise us up. A space

that both echos our sacred communal history while inspiring us now

and for generations to come. A space where we lift up one another in

Chochma, Kedusha and Kehillah.

Now let me go back to the topic of Futurists. 35 years ago, Al Berg,

Max Salter and Winston Millet, Shul leaders thought it a good idea

for the long term to build a senior housing project on the corner of

Whitworth and La Cienega.

Last year, Beth Am Manor sat in the center of an unbelievable confluence

of good fortune. With great market conditions, and an expert Manor

Board of six individuals most of whom are here tonight – Jeff Rabin,

Mark Wolf, Eric Maman – three talented specialists in affordable

housing, and Lloyd Gilbert, Brant Dveirin and Marshall Temkin, experts

in Finance, Land Use, and Real Estate -- So with all of this in place, Beth

Am Manor was sold for a record price.

The proceeds of the sale of Beth Am Manor delivers a gift to

Temple Beth Am of nearly $12 Million Dollars. $12 Million Dollars.

Some of that $12 M will go directly to the Beth Am and Pressman

Academy Endowments to provide support forever. Some of that gift

will go directly to the main building of our campus for long deferred

maintenance and infrastructure. Some of that money will go directly to

ensure that the sanctuary is remodeled to keep pace with changing and

evolving needs for rich experiences of Chochma, Kehilla and Kedusha.

But the frosting on this big cake – is $2 M, to the Campus Expansion/

Capital Campaign – as matching gifts. The next $2 M in gifts to the

Capital Campaign will be matched dollar for dollar adding $4 M to the

Campus Expansion.

So – Al, Max and Winston - those were some Accidental Futurists.

Marilyn Ziering – the very first investor in the campus expansion – a

Futurist and Visionary. As is everyone else who has already invested in

this project. Now we all have the opportunity to be the same. How much

impact can we have? This opportunity allows us to become the Futurists

and the Visionaries.

I started by saying that I didn’t know what it takes to be a Futurist.

Accidental or otherwise – but – vision, opportunity, Chochma, Kedusha, Tzedek and Kehilla – and investment. This is what it takes – so let’s all

make the match now. It is a most exciting time.

Susan Hetsroni

For more information on the Campus Expansion/Capital Campaign, see page 4.

FROM THE PRESIDENT continued from page 1

Dear Sisters and Friends,

By the time you read this, God looked down on us, as we said goodbye

to one year and greeted the New 5777.

I hope you celebrated all the renewals and transformations of the

upcoming year by eating delicious food, enjoying the company of

family and friends in the Sukkah, and dancing during Simhat Torah.

TBA Sisterhood started the New Year by welcoming new and

returning members at the Par-tea time, an afternoon tea, at the home of

Heather and Alan Broidy. Thank you for your kindness and hospitality!

A hearty Yasher Koakh to Sherri Cohn, Rebecca Friedman , Sandra

Braun and Kathy Rosenblatt for their efforts to make it so much fun.

We are trying to create a community of all the women of our shul.

A sense of belonging that you are embraced and engaged in the life of

the community- that is a core of what TBA Sisterhood is about.

Thanksgiving is around the corner! Let’s be greateful for our

families, people that we hold dear, our friends, neighbors and our

extraordinary community. Let’s be thankful for each moment and for

what it brings!

Dearest Sisters, your work and input is an inspiration to others .

I am filled with gratitude for all of you!

May all of us be blessed with many miracles and joyous moments

to be thankful for!

My Family and I wishing you all a Happy Holiday Season!

UPCOMING IN NOVEMBER/DECEMBER:Tuesday, November 15 -Rosh Hodesh Heshvan - A Women’s Gathering: We will greet the New Moon with RC Chorny at the home of Gabriela Litov. Details to follow .

Mahjong Nights: Nov 9, Dec 21 - at the home of Ann Istrin. RSVP to amsi79@aol.com

Novel Book Group: Nov 17 - at the home of Ann Istrin. RSVP to amsi79@aol.com

Mystery Book Club: Nov 29, Dec 27RSVP to Marlene Braer at mbraer2@ca.rr.com

Check your Shabbat Bulletin for updated info on Sisterhood

events. To join TBA Sisterhood, visit www.tbla.org/sisterhood

B’Shalom ,Stella Ezros, Sisterhood President

Kol Ha’am 10

GENERAL FUND IN HONOR OFThe birth of Adrienne Fifi Braun Susan & Ofer HetsroniRefuah shlemah to Teri Cohan Link Marnie & Steve StiglitzThe birth of Jonah Avraham Betesh Sue & Paul HoffmanLori Harrison Port & David Horwich’s engagement Karen & Steve GreyRabbi Harry Silverstein’s 90th birthday Mimi & Howard Landres

IN MEMORY OFEnayatollah Aminzad Phyllis & Mitchell MillerJaime Davidovich Rachel & Ephraim PelcovitsHeny Erso Bonnie SalinasErnest “Jack” Lebovic Mimi & Howard LandresJonathan Messeloff Ali and Jon Baird, Jennifer SaluteJerome Wasserman Kathe Pilch, Thelma & Harvey Shaps

BILL STRICK MEMORIAL HELPING HAND FUND IN HONOR OFMelissa Berenbaum’s birthday Lisa Feldman & Brian GreeneThe birth of Nomi Miriam Rothblum Jo Ann Colker-Arison & Teralis ArisonRabbi Harry Silverstein’s 90th birthday Tillie Barnett, Tamara & Marvin Greenstein, Marlene & Harvey Glaser, David Kaplan, Nate Milmeister, Shandy & Melvin Small, Selma & Samuel Sorger, Shoshi & Izydor Wilchfort

IN MEMORY OFJonathan Messeloff Vivian & Ron Alberts

DAVID DVORAK CHESED FUND IN HONOR OFRabbi Harry Silverstein’s 90th birthday Bainvoll & Dvorak Family

IN MEMORY OFHoward Pilch Bainvoll & Dvorak Family

ROBERT FRIEDMAN MEMORIAL FUND IN HONOR OFRabbi Harry Silverstein’s 90th birthday Elaine & Larry Friedman, Shoshi & Izydor Wilchfort

CANTOR KELEMER’S MUSIC FUND IN HONOR OFRabbi Harry Silverstein’s 90th birthday Shoshi & Izydor Wilchfort

MARCY COLKER KLEIN/BARRY SHAPIRO MEMORIAL FUND IN HONOR OFThe birth of Poppy Henrietta Hammer Karen Kass & Michael BerlinThe birth of Nomi Miriam Rothblum Dvorah ColkerRabbi Harry Silverstein’s 90th birthday Shoshi & Izydor Wilchfort

IN MEMORY OFErnest “Jack” Lebovic Jo Ann Colker-Arison & Teralis Arison, Dvorah ColkerJerome Wasserman Dvorah Colker, Marilyn Ziering

LAINER LIBRARY FUND IN HONOR OFThe birth of Nomi Miriam Rothblum Essia & Howard Fredman

IN MEMORY OFJaime Davidovich Essia & Howard FredmanHenry Erso Bonnie SalinasLinda Caro Fisher Essia & Howard FredmanJonathan Messeloff Essia & Howard FredmanArmand Perez Essia & Howard FredmanHoward Pilch Essia & Howard FredmanElaine Stern Essia & Howard Fredman

PRAYER BOOK FUND IN MEMORY OFIsrael Kupferwasser Kupferwasser FamilyHoward Pilch Judy & Alan BunnageErnest “Jack” Lebovic Sandy & Mayer BrennerJerome Wasserman Sandy & Mayer Brenner

PILCH SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN HONOR OFRabbi Harry Silverstein’s 90th birthday Allen R. Baker

IN MEMORY OFHoward Pilch Judy & Arnold Alban, Beryl Arbit, Lainie & Dave Becky, Melissa & Michael Berenbaum, Jeff Berg & Family, Rochelle & Jeffrey Boren, Matthew Casen, Rosana & Ed Chermisqui, Cohen-Friedberg-Kohan-Liebross-Marinoff Families, Crossroads School, Elaine & Larry Friedman, Mara & Adam Geronemus, Marlene & Harvey Glaser, Carol & Rick Glenn, Ivonne & Daniel Goldberg, Sheryl & Seth Goldman, Dana & Michael Goldstein, Roz & Abner Goldstine, Alice Greenfield, Joelle & Daniel Gryczman, Isabel & Adi Hacker, Nicole Halle, Grace Hewitt, Jaysen Family, Bella & Howard Kapp, Debra & Robert Kasirer, Eleanor Klausner, Mimi & Howard Landres, Bonnie & Roger Leib, Pam, Amanda, Lianna & Eddie, Jessica Liberman, Keri Levitus, Walter Levy, Beverly Lund, Hersh Mannis, Mary Kelly & Larry Miller, Phyllis & Mitchell Miller, Pamela & James Moloshok, Jason R. Morgan, Barbara Neistat, Lisa & Alan Petlak, Linda Pfeffer, Felisa Pivko & Family, Susie & Josh Pretsky, Susan Green & Robert Ring, Rita Shachar & Harvey Rosen, Nancy & Mark Rosenberg, Emily & Mark Scheyer, Tobie & Larry Schwimmer, Claire Shapiro, Esti & Izak Saul, Ellen & Ted Stein, Irving Szkolnik, Janet Metson Urman, Michal & Jacob Vaakil, Miriam Wagman, Sharon Webb & Rebecca Webb, Shoshi & Izydor Wilchfort, Toni Howard & David Yarnell, Haeram Zedeck, Jane & Jack Zuckerman

PRESSMAN ACADEMY DAY SCHOOL IN HONOR OFThe birth of Nomi Miriam Rothblum Bella & Howard Kapp, Dina Hellerstein & Joshua Metzger

IN MEMORY OFJonathan Messeloff Joelle & Daniel Gryczman & Family, Dina Hellerstein & Joshua Metzger, Susie & Josh Pretsky, Adina, Fariba, Farrah, Harriet, Michal, Michelle, Nancy, Shani, Shlomit

Danny Nemetz Bonnie & Roger LeibArmand Perez Frida & Mark Greenberg & FamilyHoward Pilch Sanders Family

PRESSMAN ACADEMY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER IN HONOR OFThe birth of Nomi Rothblum Monica & Gabriel Kramer

IN MEMORY OFHoward Pilch Talia & Josh BenderElaine Stern Frida & Mark Greenberg PRESSMAN ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN HONOR OFThe birth of Adrienne Fifi Braun Sharon & Brad GrobThe birth of Yahra Temima Goldstein Sharon & Brad GrobThe birth of Nomi Miriam Rothblum Rita Shachar & Harvey Rosen, Sanders Family, Janet Metson Urman

IN MEMORY OFJaime Davidovich Sharon & Brad GrobCurtis Green Sharon & Brad GrobArmand Perez Rita Shachar & Harvey RosenHoward Pilch Sharon & Brad GrobJonathan Messeloff Sharon & Brad Grob, Rita Shachar & Harvey RosenElaine Stern Sharon & Brad Grob, Joelle & Daniel Gryczman & Family CAMP RAMAH SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OFHoward Pilch Samantha & Jeremy GarelickJonathan Messeloff Samantha & Jeremy Garelick

YOUTH DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIPS DONATIONAaron Jacobs

Temple Beth Am Gratefully Acknowledges Donations through October 5, 2016

11 Kol Ha’am

DAILY MINYAN IN MEMORY OFRachel Evalenko’s yahrzeit Stella Ezros Goldroys & FamilyLev Grinetz’s Yahrzeit Stella Ezros Goldroys & FamilyErnest “Jack” Lebovic Rena & Perry Horowitz, Klausner Family

LIBRARY MINYAN FUNDIN HONOR OFDina Bernat-Kunin Sandey FieldsFredi Spiegel Sandey FieldsAliyah to the Torah Baruch LinkAnniversary of Abe & Annette Berman Allan & Laraine Kokin, Debbie Rich90th birthday of Rabbi H. Silverstein Herbert & Lorraine PregozenGail Labovitz & Bill Seligman Lewis Polishook & Susan Sapiro

IN MEMORY OFFaye Gelb, mother of Paul Nisenbaum Del & Sandey FieldsNette Ross, mother of Dale Bodenstein Diane KabatJack Lebovic Joseph & Mindy Lebovic

RABBI KLIGFELD’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDIN HONOR OFMiri’s babynaming Adam & Melissa ReichOur babynaming for Noa Laura Wasserman and Michael SteuerYour support for our family this last year Tamara & Marvin GreensteinThe Eruv Natalie Roberts

IN MEMORY OFHoward Pilch Marie & Jeff GreenJack Lebovic Cathy & Michael BarrySid Moray Cathy & Michael BarryJerome Wasserman Miryam Jannol

RABBI LUCAS’ DISCRETIONARY FUNDIN HONOR OFRabbi Lucas Fran & Joel GrossmanYour support for our family this last year Tamara & Marvin Greenstein RABBI CHORNY’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDIN HONOR OFYour support for our family this last year Tamara & Marvin Greenstein

SISTERHOOD DONATIONS

To place a Sisterhood Tribute, contact Marlene Glaserat (310) 550-1738 or email: hagesq@aol.com

MAZEL TOV!Ann and Ollie Istrin Elaine and Richard Gross Birth of Grandson, Archer Graham Pearlman

CONDOLENCESThe Wasserman Family Marlene & Harvey Glaser Loss of Husband, Father and Grandfather, JeromeRebecca and George Greenberg & Family Darlene & Abe Schlossberg & FamilyLoss of Father and Grandfather, Howard PilchKathe Pilch and Family Shirley AshkenasLoss of Husband, Son, Father and Elaine and Richard Gross Grandfather, Howard Pilch Darlene & Abe Schlossberg & Family Rose Pilch and Family Shirley Ashkenas Loss of Son, Howard Elaine and Richard Gross Darlene & Abe Schlossberg & FamilyJessica & Mark Samuel Shirley Ashkenas Chason, Eleanor and Sienna Darlene & Abe Schlossberg & Family Loss of Father & Grandfather, Howard Pilch Cathy and Jeff Turkell Ellen Wolf & Family Marlene and Harvey Glaser Loss of Mother, Eileen Kaufman Kathy Lebovic and Family Goldie Altman Loss of Father, Jack Lebovic Stella Ezros Marlene and Harvey Glaser Tami and Marv Greenstein Cathy and Jeff Turkell

Donations (continued)

TBA is joining other synagogues in being represented at

JNF’s 11th Annual Breakfast! It’s one of the biggest pro-Israel community events in LA, with over 1,200 people expected. Keynote speaker is Dr. Frank Luntz, a nationally renowned communications expert and political pollster.

No Charge, but you must register now at:

jnf.org/labreakfast16Type “Bobby Ring” in the Table Captain section

to sit with other TBA members.

For more information, contact Neuriel Shore at NShore@jnf.org.

it because in his own words he believed, “Do what is right, because

it is right.” It was documented that Sugihara wrote visas for 18-20

hours per day producing a month’s worth of visas each day until he

was forced to leave his post. A shul trip to Japan would investigate

this amazing story in depth, among other wonderful experiences.

Some of the families from Monroe with whom I am in the closest

regular contact, and who now remain some of the most devoted

families in that community, traveled to Israel with me at some

point. While many were close to me and devoted before the trip,

the experiences shared together cemented those relationships.

Let’s create such experiences at Beth Am. Email me if you are

interested in either the Cuba or Japan trip. Or suggest another

destination. Start packing!

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

Kol HaRav continued from page 2

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