from the RABBI

Steven L. Silver, Rabbi

O C T O B E R 2 0 1 2 T I S H R I / H E S H V A N 5 7 7 3 V O L . 6 8 N O 8 W W W . T E M P L E M E N O R A H . O R G

Dear Friends,

On Yom Kippur I challenged our congregation to get more involved in Jewish activism in various ways; specifically with regard to Israel advocacy. I believe that it is essential to visit Israel so we can see for ourselves what is at stake. As I said in my Kol Nidre sermon, as long as we have not personally walked Israel’s streets, tasted its food, drunk its water, smelled its soil, Israel is an idea only, not a reality. How can we claim to love Israel when we have not made the effort to experience Israel personally? To that end, Cantor Jessica and I will be leading a Temple Menorah Mission to Israel this July. Further information will be available on-line soon.

On Yom Kippur morning I focused on the terrible situation of our public school system, which has the highest student-teacher ratio of all 50 states and is 47th in per pupil funding. How can that be when California is by far the richest state of the 50! I urge you to look at Proposition 30 this November 6th which will restore a portion of the

massive budget cuts made to our state schools in the last five years.

In the same sermon I challenged our congregation to personally get more involved with community projects, particularly in the area of mentoring at-risk children. Our own Tikkun Olam-Social Action Committee (TOSAC) is partnering with the prestigious Children’s Law Center (whose CEO is our member Leslie Heimov) to offer mentor training. Every school district has programs to place community volunteers with individual children as math and English tutors. As the People of the Book how can we tolerate the waste of a child’s mind? For additional information please email socialaction@templemenorah.org.

Lastly, we have arranged for the two major candidates for the newly apportioned 33rd congressional district to meet with our congregation. Businessman and community activist Bill Bloomfield (I) will address the congregation on Saturday, October 13 and will speak about the Genesis of a Political Activist. Thank you Harvey & Joan Roth and Gerry & Valerie Hale for co-chairing this program.

Congressman Henry Waxman (D) will address the congregation on Friday, October 19 and will speak about Iran and the Oil Embargo. Thank you Rascha Hall (chair) and Geoff Hirsch, Cliff Numark and Nelson Zager co-chairs of this Program. Please join us for our first Community Shabbat Dinner of 5773 following the service. There is a $22 per person fee for the dinner with reservations before October 9 ($30 ppn from October 10). Reservations should be made with Paola at PHirsch@TempleMenorah.org.

Do Not Separate Yourself from the Needs of the Community

Al Tifrosh Min HaTzibbur (Pirke Avot)

TEFILAH

COMMUNITY TEMPLE MENORAH

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erev shabbat (weekly) 6:00 pm – Nosh & Social 6:30 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat

shabbat morning (weekly) 10:00 am – Shacharit Service Kiddush Lunch follows service

sukkot morning service Monday, October 1 - 10:00 am

family tot shabbat Friday, October 5 - 6:30 pm

shemini atzeret & yizkor service Monday, October 8 - 10:00 am

simchat torah celebration service Monday, October 8 - 7:00 pm

shir shabbat service Saturday, October 20 - 10:00 am

shalev b’lev service - 1,000 Shabbat celebrations Friday, October 26 - 6:30 pm

Candle lighting times are located in the enclosed calendar

parashat ha shavuah October 13 Bereshit October 20 Noach October 27 Lech-Lecha

simchat torah Monday, October 8 - 7:00 pm A traditional oneg of apples and ice cream sandwiches will follow the service.

5773 Temple Menorah Gala Honorees Leslie Friedberg became active in the Tuvia Parent

Committee in 2006. She served as Kindergarten Room

parent, Tuvia Committee Chair, Tikkun-Olam Co-Chair

as well as President of the Parent Committee from 2011-

2012.

Leslie became a member of Temple Menorah in 2009

and is off to a fast start contributing to our community.

For example, she recently Co-Chaired and produced,

along with Megan Cotugno, the Charlotte Diamond

Concert which brought hundreds of people beyond Temple Menorah community

and was a key fundraiser for the Tuvia Playground project.

Leslie has enjoyed taking adult education classes at Temple, including Judaism

101 and 102 and plans to tackle Hebrew with Cantor Jessica. She enjoys

spending time with her family — husband Russell, Hunter in 3rd grade and

Hamilton in Kindergarten. Her hobbies include gardening, running and yoga.

Before becoming a full time Mom, Leslie was a math teacher, specializing in AP

Calculus. She fits in to our Temple equation perfectly!

Donations Needed for our Silent Auction

For information contact Les Latner at drles@ucla.edu or (310) 316 6955

Deadline October 30

Reserve space in the Tribute Book

information contact Ann Gotthoffer at anngott@aol.com or (310) 291 2982

Deadline October 12

Faith Goldman has been a Temple and Sisterhood

member since 1980. She served as Sisterhood

Program VP, along with Bonnie Leopold from 1985-

1988 and has also served as Sisterhood

Corresponding Secretary and Sunshine Committee

Chair. Faith received the Sisterhood Women of Merit

Award in 2009. She has been Chair of the Sisterhood

Bereavement Committee for over six years, facilitating

approximately 30 funeral receptions. Faith

serves on the Bikkur Cholim Committee and recently accepted a position as a

Trustee on the Temple Board.

Faith produced the show, Slow Boat from China; a journey finding Robert’s past,

that was a successful Sisterhood fundraiser in 2005. She is very involved in the

Rosenberg Cultural Center; as a participant, presenter and committee member.

Faith also brings Shabbat light and joy to the Pacific Inn residents weekly and

reaches out to Temple members who are unable to get out of the house.

Faith treasures her daughter Naomi, her son Sam and his wife Melissa, and

Harry who has been the love of her life for the past 17 years. Her hobbies include

cooking—she baked and donated 2000 slices of mandle bread for Purim in

2008. In short, Faith is one of Temple Menorah’s key ingredients!

Faith Goldman

Leslie Friedberg

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Alissa Materman has been affiliated with Temple

Menorah since 2002, when her daughter Maia, who will

become Bat Mitzvah next year, began Tuvia preschool.

From the beginning, Alissa took on various positions in the

Tuvia Parent Committee, becoming Co-Chair of the

Committee in 2005.

In 2009 she became bat mitzvah along with 8 other

fabulous adults with whom she still shares a special

bond. In 2010 and 2011, Alissa was the chairperson of the Religious School

Committee, a position that came with a Board seat — a small fact that was not

uncovered until after she accepted the role! In 2012, Alissa stepped up to

organize our first-in-a-long-time Temple Menorah Congregational Retreat and

Family Camp this year at JCA Shalom, where we had more than 50 Temple

members for an amazing weekend.

Between Temple activities, volunteering at the kids’ school, working at UCLA,

and being an active member of her high school’s reunion committee, Alissa

does not have much spare time. When she finds a free moment, she enjoys

reading and drinking wine with the book group girls, theatre-going and other

artistic endeavors.

She learned the importance of volunteerism and giving back from her parents,

in-laws, and grandparents and is proud to demonstrate to her children how they

can also make a positive difference through actively engaging with the Jewish

community and causes that are important to them.

Alissa, along with her very supportive and understanding husband Dan,

daughter Maia, and son Darin, who is now in 4th grade Religious School, feel

an amazing kinship with Temple Menorah. They truly feel like it is their home.

Maxine Adams Pat Alexander David Bates Burt Belzer Gerry Belzer Robert Berliner David Blackburn Bob Blafkin Marjie Block Don Buschhoff Jaye Cohen Brett Davidson Jodi Davidson Alice Dewey Joyce Dumtschin Sidney Entin Essie Farber Mark Feldman Harry Fischman Dorothy Fogel Nancy Friedman Sylvana Hems Samuel Herron-Goldman

Cantor Beth Garden Alan Gershman Jeff Gitomer Andrew Goldberg Larry Goodfried Irwin Gross Edith Koslow

Ann Kates Howard Korman Bob Lerner Nacha Lesser Elaine Levine Diane Levy Keith Lewis Priscilla Lewis Marguarett London Viola Lucero Ben Markman Tillie Markman Mildred Milstein Janet Neu Cheryl Niden Carlos Obando Erika Robinson Jeff Sampson John Schugel Ava Schwartz Patricia Spector Karen Stone Gloria Steinberg Spencer Witkin Shari Yellin Tuba Zinger

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Gerard & Becky Amzallag Sanda Barnat, Eric, Leah & Benny Daley

Neda, Nalani & Nova Dardashti David, Lisa, Rylee & Chelsea Goldfarb

Frieda & Jack lampert Rochelle Land Louise Sirota

Richard & Eileen Smernoff Kevin Vaughan

MAZEL TOV

Diane & Cliff Numark, on the birth of their daughter, Pearl Elizabeth Numark

Ben Lichtman & Zhanna Pinkus, on the birth of their son,

Joshua Morris Lichtman

CONDOLENCES Temple Menorah and its members extend

heartfelt condolences to the families of:

Burt Belzer, on the loss of his wife, Gerry Belzer

Morleen Golub, on the loss of her husband, Jeff Golub

MISHEBEIRACH Temple Menorah wishes a speedy recovery to the following people:

Would you like a visit from Rabbi Silver or a name added to our Mishebeirach list?

Please contact Paola Hirsch at the Temple office (310) 316-8444 or phirsch@templemenorah.org

to let us know how we can help you.

Pat Alexander David Bates Robert Berliner David Blackburn Bob Blafkin Marjie Block Ron Botwin Don Buschhoff Brett Davidson Jodi Davidson Alice Dewey Joyce Dumtschin Sidney Entin Essie Farber Dorothy Fogel Nancy Friedman Sylvana Hems Alan Gershman Samuel Herron-Goldman Naomi Goldman Larry Goodfried Catherine Gotthoffer Irwin Gross Ann Kates

Phillip Kaufman Vicki Kaufman Edith Koslow Judge Bess Lavine Nacha Lesser Keith Lewis Priscilla Lewis Elaine Levine Viola Lucero Ben Markman Tillie Markman Mildred Milstein Janet Neu Carlos Obando Jeff Sampson John Schugel Arthur Schwartz Ava Schwartz Patricia Spector Gloria Steinberg Karen Stone Spencer Witkin Claudio Wolff Shari Yellin Tuba Zinger

Alissa Materman

SHABBAT SERVICE & A KIDDUSH LUNCHEON with BILL BLOOMFIELD (I)

Genesis of a Political Activist

10:00am ‐ Shacharit Service  12:00pm ‐ Kiddush Luncheon   

SHABBAT SERVICE & COMMUNITY DINNER with Representative HENRY A. WAXMAN (D)

Iran & the Oil Embargo

6:30pm ‐ Shabbat Service  7:30pm ‐ Shabbat Dinner      

 

 

RSVP ON or BEFORE October 9, 2012     RSVP AFTER October 9, 2012  adults ($22) children ($18)       adults ($30) children ($23)  

Meet the Candidates for the 33rd Congressional District

RSVP to Paola at phirsch@templemenorah.org at the Temple office  or online at www.templemenorah.org  

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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Grades K-5 Andrew Paskil Kids Club Supervisor

Our Mission To serve South Bay families by providing an enriching experience and fun-filled learning environment. Kids will practice necessary homework skills within an exciting planned curriculum. The program is founded on the values of respect, responsibility, diversity, and community.

Why Tuvia Kids Club? We teach: Homework prioritization & time management skills Organization and study skills

Children with special needs are welcome (Prior appointment with the Director is required.)

Hours of Operation 2 – 6 pm** September-June

**Also open full days on RBUSD days off

Special arrangements made for Kindergarten children TKC is a non-sectarian program

Lori Davidson Kids Club Director 310.316.8997 ldavidson@templemenorah.org

SUKKOT 5773

Friday, October 5

Family Tot Shabbat Dinner & Craft

5:30 pm

Family Tot Shabbat Service in the Sukkah

6:30 pm (bring sweaters and blankets!)

Fruit Pie & Ice Cream Oneg 7:30 pm

Please bring your favorite fruit pie! Temple Menorah will provide

the ice cream.

Monday, October 8

Shemini Atzeret & Yizkor Service

10:00 am

Simchat Torah 7:00 pm

Calling all families, kids & adults to celebrate the beginning of

the Torah cycle.

A traditional oneg of apples & ice cream sandwiches will

follow the service.

Tuvia Kid’s Club

For Parents: Year-round programs available Safe, caring environment Family and movie nights

For Kids: Theme-based planned activities Fitness, games, teambuilding Fun and Learning

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PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENT UPDATE

Tuvia and the Temple Menorah community celebrated the completion of the new Tuvia playground, Maureen Liner Memorial School Yard, with a dedication ceremony and Kiddush lunch after Shabbat services on September 15. The playground is named in memory of beloved Tuvia teacher Maureen Liner and the Kiddush lunch was hosted by Maureen’s parents Judy and Mort Liner. About 150 Menorah community members were in attendance as well as family and friends of the Liners.

The Liners gave a short speech and Leah Ackermann thanked playground committee chair Evy Jacobson and committee member Peter Cotugno for their efforts with framed hand-made art she created. Peter’s construction industry expertise has been essential to the project. He has also secured $90,000 worth of in-kind donations in materials and skilled professional service to build the bathroom and oversee construction of the playground.

As you may know the full scope of the projects includes Phase One, the playground remodel, which is complete, and Phase Two, building a two-stall bathroom adjacent to the playground. This bathroom is important as it helps potty-training children (no walking down a very long hallway) and aids teachers in staffing and supervision while on the playground.

Since the dedication ceremony, the Playground Improvement Committee has raised almost $5,000, which covers the cost of sealing the roof and installing the windows. The project still needs $7,000, which will make installing the toilets and sinks possible and then the bathroom will be usable! You can help by purchasing a tile for the dedication wall or by making a direct donation to the playground fund.

The deadline has been extended to October 8. Contact Evy Jacobson with any questions at (310) 701-9541 or evyj9@aol.com.

Monday, October 8 7:00 pm

A CELEBRATION FOR THE

ENTIRE FAMILY!

Join us as the Torah will be completely

unrolled for all to behold!

TODAH RABAH!! Dede Moya, Barbara Hirsch, Corey Newman, Jaye Cohen, Joanie Schoeny, Eli Pilowsky, Keri Cohen and Carla Bradford for your help in the office!

Be Enlightened, Be Enriched, Be Knowledgeable. What better way to start the New Year than to learn more about our heritage,

culture and tradition thru Torah with a warm and congenial group. Saturday, October 6, 9 am ‐ Rabbi Deborah % Saturday, October 13, 9 am ‐ Rabbi Silver 

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E V E N T S

COMMUNITY hevrat torah with Rabbi Silver Tuesdays, 11:00 am Torah Study incorporates reading the weekly Parasha and studying various contemporary commentaries on the portion. Open group discussions and reading from the regular Torah book rounds out this lively form of worship and study with Rabbi Silver.

yiddish club Thursday, 11:00 am We are looking for some new members to join our warm, friendly, fun loving group which enjoys reading humorous Yiddish anecdotes, singing and watching DVD’s of old Jewish comedians and Yiddish movies. The Yiddish we read is in Transliteration (phonetic English words) and all levels of Yiddish ability are welcome. We meet weekly on Thursday at 11:00 am for one hour. One of our members says “It is the highlight of the week!”

judaism 101 classes begin Thursday, October 11, 7:30 pm Judaism 101 is a class designed for people who want to gain an intellectual knowledge of Judaism as well as the skills to perform basic rituals. It can also serve as a “refresher” course for those returning to a more active synagogue life. The class meets once a week for a total of 18 weeks during the year. The course is broken down into two 9-week sessions - attendance at all 18 weeks of the class is a requirement for conversion.

women’s torah study group Saturday, October 6, 9 am Rabbi Deborah Saturday, October 13, 9 am Rabbi Silver Be Enlightened, Be Enriched, Be Knowledgeable. Held on the first and second Saturday of each month at 9:A.M. Our first session will be taught by Rabbi Deborah on Oct. 6th and the second session by Rabbi Silver on Oct. 13th… What better way to start the New Year than to learn more about our heritage, culture and tradition thru Torah with a warm and congenial group. We need your interest and your attendance to keep this wonderful program going. So please support us in this worthy endeavor.

SISTERHOOD sisterhood board meetings Wednesday, October 3 Wednesday, November 7 6:30 pm schmooze & nosh 7:00 pm meeting begins

sisterhood lilith Thursday, November 29, 6:30 pm For information on how to join our Lilith magazine discussion group, contact Lynn Schubert at 310-376-3984 or lynnschubert@verizon.net

Monday, October 1st Closed Wednesday, October 3rd

rabbi’s sukkot tisch (table) Rabbi Steven Silver will hold a discussion and meal in the Sukkah, including the children of Tuvia singing a few songs and a festive holiday lunch.

Time: 11:00am – 1:30pm Cost: $10 Everyone

Monday, October 8th Closed

Wednesday, October 10th

faberge exhibit at bowers museum Private docent tour of the Faberge: Imperial Jeweler to the Tsars. Lunch provided.

Time: 10:00am – approx. 3:00pm Cost: $35 Member; $40 Guest

Monday, October 15th

member stories – joe reines Joe will recount tales from his interesting childhood and early life. Lunch will be served, followed by “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen” film screened at Temple Menorah.

Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm Cost: $12 Member; $15 Guest

Wednesday, October 17th

member stories – faith goldman Faith will speak about Shanghai’s history as a wartime refuge for Jews during WW2 and lead a discussion on “The Port of Last Resort” film screened at Temple Menorah.

Time: 11:00am – 2:30pm Cost: $12 Member; $15 Guest

Sunday, October 21st

“the rabbi and the shiksa” A revival of the wildly popular play about scandal, romance, duty and friendship. Sunday brunch in Hollywood before the play.

Time: 11:00am – approx. 5:30pm Cost: $50 Member; $55 Guest

Wednesday, October 24th

“argo” movie with morgan Trip to the movie theater to see recent release “Argo.” Lunch at Temple Menorah, followed by discussion led by Morgan Land.

Time: TBD approx. 11:00am – 4:00pm Cost: $30 Member; $35 Guest

Monday, October 29th

“book of eli” Epic film screened at Temple Menorah. Introduction and discussion led by Michael Kraus. Lunch provided.

Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm Cost: $12 Member; $15 Guest

Wednesday, October 31st

point counterpoint – middle east update

Rabbi Steven Silver and Dr. Howard Laitin will speak about current topics. Followed by lunch and “2012: Time for Change” film screened at Temple Menorah.

Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm Cost: $12 Member; $15 Guest

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A N D AC T I V I T I E S

TIKKUN OLAM SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE

upcoming meetings Sunday, October 14, 9:30 am Temple Menorah Sunday, October 28, 12:00 pm Temple Menorah

During the past year, the Social Action Committee, under the direction of Gail Rodkin, committee chair, has been focused on making the Committee a more vital and integral part of the Temple Menorah family. We are striving to create events that both benefit and connect with our three core areas of interest: the synagogue community, our local community, and the Israeli community.

foster kids need your voice! Educational Advocacy Training October 14, 2012 at 1pm

Nearly three quarters of children in foster care currently perform below grade level, and nearly half have been held back in school. Forty-six per cent of foster youth fail to complete high school, compared with 16% of non-foster youth. Once they leave the foster care system, typically around age 18, more than half of foster youth are unemployed, almost a third will become homeless, and one in five will be incarcerated within two years. To addresses this need the CLCC Children’s Advocate program trains individuals to serve as a child’s advocate at their schools to ensure the requirements of the child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) are being met and that their education needs are being taken care of. Join us and make a difference in the life of a child!

For further information on how to support these projects, contact: SocialAction@templemenorah.org.

annual membership party Sunday, October 21 - 12:30 pm YA YA Sisterhood - The Joy of Sisterhood

Temple Menorah Social Hall. The affair is complimentary for current Sisterhood members $36 for all other guests Contact Andrea at 213-840-1704 or andreaangie6@yahoo.com

sisterhood membership To join or renew your membership Contact Elaine at 310-370-0677 or elaineporzucki@gmail.com

sisterhood tributes Send a beautiful message for any occasion while making a donation to Sisterhood. Contact Marcia Spanier at 310-378-3156 or marciaspanier1@yahoo.com

plant a tree in Israel to recognize or memorialize family, friends and loved ones. To purchase a tree and have Sisterhood send a Certificate of Recognition contact Lori Ernster at 310-375-8743 or Jazboo2@aol.com

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL kochavim Tuesdays, October 9, 16, 23, & 30 November 6, 13 & 27 4:30-6:30pm Join us in this amazing performing arts program. Work with talented specialists and learn performance skills while you learn more about Judaism. 1st graders and older welcome to participate, adults too! Contact Randi at Randi@Templemenorah.org or 310-316-8444 for more information or to sign up.

sukkot picnic lunch Sunday, October 7, noon Join other Religious School families for a picnic in the sukkah. Bring your lunch and we will provide drinks and otter pops for dessert.

shir shabbat Saturday, October 20, 10:30 am Shabbat morning with the entire Religious School community. What could be better! All classes will be participating in the service which will be followed by a festive Kiddush luncheon and Israeli dancing with Lee. Please note that this takes the place of Religious School for the next day.

rs parent committee meeting Sunday, October 28, 9:15 am Interested in being more involved in your child/ren’s Religious School experience? Want to help expand and improve our program? Then join us at this introductory meeting to find out how you can participate.

4th-6th grade retreat Friday-Sunday, November 9-11 Spend a weekend at the beautiful Shalom Institute in Malibu! Our 4th-6th graders will join students from other reform congregations as far away as Santa Barbara and Palm Dessert. The cost is $180 including transportation. Contact Randi for more information or to RSVP.

1st grade field trip Sunday, November 18, 8:45 am All 1st grade students and parents are invited to join us at the Noah’s Ark exhibit at the Skirball museum for a fun-filled morning of learning. We will meet at 8:45am in the garden room to begin the morning.

6th grade family education program

Sunday, November 18, 9:00 am All 6th grade students and their parents gather to learn together. We will be learning about Al Shlosha Devarim. Join us at 9:00am in the garden room to begin our special time together.

confirmation parent meeting Sunday, November 18, 12:30 pm All 10th grade parents are invited to discuss Confirmation. Join us as we organize for this special milestone.

YOUTH myclub Sunday, October14,12-3pm Create your own Music Video!

MY Club is Menorah Youth Club and open to all 3rd. 4th and 5th graders and their Jewish friends. Contact Daniel Sher for more information at Youth@TempleMenorah.org or 310-316-8444 ext 113.

club noar October 17, 6:30-8pm Info Meeting, includes dinner Club Noar welcomes all 6th, 7th and 8th graders to join us for our events and programs. Contact Daniel Sher for more information at Youth@TempleMenorah.org or 310-316-8444

kids night out Saturday, October 13, 5:30 pm “Smurfs”

Saturday, November 3, 5:30 pm “Madagascar”

Take a break on us! Bring your kids over to eat and play with some of our Camp Menorah and Tuvia staff while you enjoy a kid-free evening! $36 for the first child and half for siblings; all new programming and activities for multiple age levels from 2 years through 5th grade. RSVP to Daniel at Youth@Templemenorah.org or 310-316-8444

TUVIA family tot shabbat Friday, November 2, 6:30 pm Gratitude and Jewish Book Month.

Tuvia 3 year olds participating Our evening begins at 5:30 pm with a family-friendly craft, followed by dinner at 5:45 pm, service at 6:30 pm, and a potluck dessert oneg with Israeli dancing following the service. RSVP to Naomi Garcia at ngarcia@templemenorah.org with the number and names of all attending. This program is open to everyone, both members and guests!

kindergarten open house November 14, 7 pm

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T E M P L E M E N O R A H A P P R E C I A T E S T H E T H O U G H T F U L O F T H O S E W H O R E M E M B E R A N D H O N O R T H E I R F R I E N D S A N D L O V E D O N E S T H R O U G H

T H E I R G E N E R O U S C O N T R I B U T I O N S .

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND IN MEMORY OF:

Jeff Golub, by Laural Ayala

IN GRATITUDE: Patrick Benedek Morleen Golub

CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND IN HONOR OF:

The B’nai Mitzvah Class, by Mel & Sally Feldman David’s Bar Mitzvah, by the Zaro family

IN MEMORY OF: Lorine Latner, by Les & Nora Latner Joyce Sudhoff, by Mel & Sally Feldman

CHOIR FUND IN HONOR OF:

Cantor Jessica Hutching’s & Dan Spector’s beautiful High Holy Day music, by Michael & Kelly Bluman

The High Holy Day Choir, by Lynne La Fleur

BERNARD SPANIER MEMORIAL L'ATIDENU FUND

IN MEMORY OF: Gerry Belzer, by Marcia Spanier Eugene Letvin, by Jane Letvin Flora Matles, by Viviana Birnbaum Bernyce Schmerken, by Marcia Spanier & Rose

Wain

MITZVAH / GENERAL FUND Les and Nora Latner Lela and Gerry Sarnat Bonnie and Harvey Siegel

IN HONOR OF: Gila Katz’s ordination, by Robert & Ellen Meyer

IN MEMORY OF: Thomas Lenighan, by Maureen Evans Evelyn Davison, by Maureen Evans Lesley Evans, by Maureen Evans Mary Diamond, by Morleen Golub Pinchas Kharkats, by Alexander & Gina Kharkats Margaret Koch, by Robert Koch Jack Kuperman, by Charles Kuperman Jeff Golub, by Rickie & Gary Sefton Roger Sirota, by Louise Sirota Lillian Elkin, by Miriam Sleven Chaia Urmacher, by Uri Urmacher

JOE KATZELNICK SOCIAL ACTION FUND

IN MEMORY OF: Jeff Golub, by Robin & Neal Bychek Jacob Casper, by Edward Casper Hyman Rosenfeld, by Leonard & Diane Rothstein Julius David Seide, by Paul Seide

TUVIA SCHOOL FUND IN MEMORY OF:

Michael Hollander, by Sandra Horwitz

TUVIA HEDY GUTMAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND

IN MEMORY OF: Jeff Golub, by Judy & Jay Stahl Enamuel Stahl, by Judy & Jay Stahl Hedy Gutman, by Helen Dennis

NEU HELP THE NEEDY FUND Janet Neu

IN MEMORY OF: Alexander Berks, by Bill & Muriel Berks Jack Diamond, by Bill & Muriel Berks Julius David Seide, by Paul Seide

CAMP FUND Gwendolyn Tremail

IN MEMORY OF: Robert Zendle, by Lynn Schubert

SCOTT SILVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY FUND

IN MEMORY OF: Maria Helena Giusti, by Celso Guisti

TUVIA PLAYGROUND FUND Robert Barone Barbara Brook Bubble Rock Productions Marilyn Burns Johanna Cohen The Cotugno Family Lynne Hunter Dale Thomas & Gordon McWilliams Katheryn Leiter Juve Ron & Lois Maurer Anton Mink Allen & Susan Shall Michelle and Kevin Smith Lori Streicher Ellen Tarlow Margo Tarlow

IN HONOR OF: Mort & Judy Liner’s 49th anniversary, by Heath &

Katherine Liner

IN MEMORY OF: Maureen Liner, by Sara Brown Everett Jacobson, by Joel & Carol Andrykowski Selma Krouse, by Aaron Krouse Eli Zendle, by Lynn Schubert Maureen Liner, by Eve Wechsberg

ROSENBERG CULTURAL CENTER FUND

IN MEMORY OF: William Gasner, by Linda Feldman

YOUTH FUND IN MEMORY OF:

Michael Porzucki, by Joe & Elaine Porzucki

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND IN MEMORY OF:

Marc Emmerman, by Scott Emmerman

SISTERHOOD TRIBUTES MAZEL TOV:

Diane & Cliff Numark on the birth of your daughter Pearl Elizabeth from Cathleen & Scott Richland, Barbara Hirsch, Kelly & Mike Bluman, Barbara Stokes, Elaine & Joe Porzucki, Madeline Eble, Ann Gotthoffer, Lynn & Roy Schubert, Ellie Preston Reed, Andrea & Glenn Lawrence, Michelle Dean, Lori Ernster, Shirley & Hal Kaufman, Nancy & Bill Hirsch, Ruth & Al Blinder, Gladys & Irv Rubin, Ellie Preston Reed and Marcia Spanier

Judith Schwartz on you 75th birthday from Gail Weinstein

Faith Goldman a Gala Honoree from Shirley & Hal Kaufman, Judy & Ed London, Michelle Dean, Andrea & Glenn Lawrence, Ann Gotthoffer, Madeline Eble, Cathleen & Scott Richland, Barbara Hirsch, Kelly & Mike Bluman and Marcia Spanier

Gila Katz on your Ordination, from Nancy & Bill Hirsch

Wendy Wengrow on the birth of your granddaughter Pearl Elizabeth Numark from Ann Gotthoffer, Judy & Ed London, Ellie Preston Reed, Elaine & Joe Porzucki, Lori Ernster, Michelle Dean, Andrea & Glenn Lawrence, Barbara Hirsch, Shirley & Hal Kaufman, Kelly & Mike Bluman, Cathleen & Scott Richland, Ruth & Al Blinder

Dale & Howard Korman on the birth of your granddaughter Pearl Elizabeth Numark from Ann Gotthoffer, Elaine & Joe Porzucki, Shirley & Hal Kaufman, Andrea & Glenn Lawrence, Michelle Dean, Lori Ernster, Kelly & Mike Bluman, Cathleen & Scott Richland, Barbara Hirsch, Barbara Stokes, Gail Weinstein & Michael Kraus

Rabbi Silver on your 60th birthday from Cathleen & Scott Richland, Barbara Hirsch, Barbara Stokes, Judy & Ed London, Shirley & Hal Kaufman, Andrea & Glenn Lawrence, Michelle Dean, Kelly & Mike Bluman, Elaine & Joe Porzucki, Lori Ernster, Madeline Eble, Ann Gotthoffer and Marcia Spanier

Phyllis & Jerry Marcus on your special birthdays from Gail Weinstein

Marilyn Boudin on your birthday from Gail Weinstein

CONDOLENCES: Burt Belzer on the loss of your wife, Gerry Belzer,

from Ruth & Al Blinder, Elaine & Ben Berris, Cathleen & Scott Richland, Barbara Hirsch, Shirley & Hal Kaufman, Ann Gotthoffer, Michelle Dean, Andrea & Glenn Lawrence and Kelly & Mike Bluman

Carole & Ed Casper on the loss of your sister-in-law, Gerry Belzer, from Michelle Dean, Andrea & Glenn Lawrence, Ann Gotthoffer, Ruth & Al Blinder, Cathleen & Scott Richland, Barbara Hirsch, Kelly & Mike Bluman and Marcia Spanier

Sunny Felburg on the loss of your grandson, from Laura Dubrow and Andrea & Glenn Lawrence

Renee Rodson on the loss of your cousin, Sabuel Eiserman, from Laura Dubrow and Andrea & Glenn Lawrence

Cynthia & Marv Cohen on the loss of your cousin Steven Katz, from Ellie Preston Reed

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Joan & Harvey Roth on the loss of your niece, Felicia Kaplan, from Ellie Preston Reed

Harriet Allyn on the loss of your husband, Irwin Allyn, from Ruth & Al Blinder Morleen Golub on the loss of your husband, Jeff Golub from Elaine & Joe

Porzucki, Ann Gotthoffer, Barbara Stokes, Andrea & Glenn Lawrence, Michelle Dean, Cathleen & Scott Richland, Barbara Hirsch, Kelly & Mike Bluman, Shirley & Hal Kaufman, Carole & Ed Casper, Ellie Preston Reed, Gladys & Irv Rubin and Marcia Spanier

Milt Birnbaum on the loss of your sister-in-law, Sue Delott, from Evelyn Greene

Carla Bradford on the loss of your mother, Cleone Edwards, from Michelle Dean, Valerie Hale, Kelly& Mike Bluman, Lori Ernster, Judy & Ed London, Shirley & Hal Kaufman, Cathleen & Scott Richland, Barbara Hirsch, Madeline Eble, Ann Gotthoffer and Marcia Spanier

WISHES FOR GOOD HEALTH AND BLESSINGS TO: Jeff Gitomer from Cathleen & Scott Richland, Shirley & Hal Kaufman, Kelly &

Mike Bluman, Barbara Hirsch, Ann Gotthoffer, Andrea & Glenn Lawrence, Michelle Dean, Elaine & Joe Porzucki, Nancy & Bill Hirsch and Marcia Spanier

Howard Korman from Cathleen & Scott Richland, Barbara Hirsch, Kelly & Mike Bluman, Andrea & Glenn Lawrence and Michelle Dean.

Marjie and Mark Block for 5773 from Marcia Spanier Bill Berks from Anna & Chuck Greenberg Jeannie Knell from Nancy & Bill Hirsch

For information regarding Sisterhood Tributes or to send a Tribute, please call Marcia Spanier at 310-378-3156

Many thanks to Erika Robinson for her donation honoring the many friends who sent Tributes and blessings for her good health.

Friday, December 14, 2012

Nosh 6:00pm * Service 6:30pm * Dinner 7:30pm

For more information contact Ann at (310) 291-2982 or at anngott@aol.com

Event sponsored by

Sisterhood of Temple Menorah

Latkes Music Dreidels Games 

Our next blood drive is

Sunday, November 18,

8:00 AM – 1:30 PM .

Please save the date and plan to join us.

DONATIONS TO THE EVA COHEN INTERGENERATIONAL FUND

Janet Neu in memory of friend Gerry Belzer Miriam Schulman in memory of mother Hannah Grossman Lil Olander in memory of father Robert Levine

To make an appointment, or for more information contact Ann at (310) 291‐2982 or anngott@aol.com or go to American Red Cross info at: www.givelife.org.  Thank you!  

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P L E A S E P A T R O N I Z E O U R G E N E R O U S A D V E R T I S E R S

DRE #01317822

In appreciation of your business, I will donate at least $1,000 to Temple Menorah on your behalf for your completed transaction.

(310) 892-6016 www.IgorRealEstate.com

Temple Menorah has a double plot at Hillside Memorial Park to sell. Please contact Robin Franko at Rfranko@templemenorah.org or (310) 316-8444 for more information.

Stan K. Levine

Specialized in employee benefits (medical, dental, vision & disability), workers comp and commercial lines.

PRESIDENT

715 N. Irena Ave., Suite B Redondo Beach, CA 90277

(310) 529-7201

Staninsuranceman@yahoo.com License # 0G05811

STANLEY KEITH LEVINE INSURANCE SERVICES, INC

Grant.norris@platinumcapital.com

Address Service Requested

Steven L. Silver, Rabbi x 104 rabbi@templemenorah.org

Jessica Hutchings, Cantorial Soloist x 123 cantor@templemenorah.org

Robin Franko, Executive Director x 109 rfranko@templemenorah.org

Randi Sher, Director of Education x 108 randi@templemenorah.org

Lori Davidson, Tuvia Director x 120 ldavidson@templemenorah.org

Jessica Tourtelot, Rosenberg Cultural Center x 125 jtourtelot@templemenorah.org

Daniel Sher, Director of Camp & Youth Programs x 113 dsher@templemenorah.org

Dan Spector, Music Director anspector@live.com

Cathleen Richland, President CathleenRichland@gmail.com

Tuvia School of Temple Menorah (310) 316-8997

Sue-Anne Silkes, Layout and Design Marcia Spanier, Editor

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Join Us at the 40thAnnual

Concert & Service Hosted by

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

7:30 pm

   

 The opportunity to learn the ancient text of our people, chant its mystical melodies, and be transformed through Torah. The year begins with a review of basic Hebrew pronunciation, followed by learning prayers, and followed by learning to chant from the Torah. The culmination of the class will be B’nai Mitzvah that will take place on Saturday, October 12, 2013.

Wednesday evenings at 6:45-8:15pm

Part I begins Wednesday, October 17, 2012

(contact Cantor Jessica directly if you would like to enroll in the class without the B’nai Mitzvah component.) For further information, or to enroll, please at contact

Sue-Anne at ssilkes@templemenorah.org or (310) 316-8444.

Name: _______________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________

Daytime Phone: Evening Phone: __________________________

Email: _______________________________________________________________________

Cost $180

o Attached is my check (Payable to Temple Menorah) o Please bill my account

 

  

  (310) 316-8444 www.templemenorah.org

Donor / Company name:_____________________________________________

Phone: _____________________email:__________________________________

Enclosed is my check payable to Temple Menorah for $______________

Please bill my credit card for $ _____________

VISA MC Number:________________________ Exp:_______

Name on credit card:________________________________________________

Signature:__________________________________________________________

Please Check Tribute Size:

Full Page 6 x 7 1/2 inches $ 1000 Half Page 6 x 3 1/2 inches $ 500 Quarter Page 2 3/4 x 3 1/2 inches $ 250

Sixth Page Tribute 2 3/4 x 2 1/4 inches $ 75

Sixth Page Coupon 2 3/4 x 2 1/4 inches $ 100

Mazel Tov List $ 36 Include me on the Mazel Tov List congratulating the honorees.

Name(s) to appear as follows: (max. 2 names per listing)

________________________________________

Temple Menorah & Tuvia Kids List $ 36 Include ALL of my children on the Kids List congratulating our honorees.

Name(s) to appear as follows:

________________________________________

TOTAL: $ _____

Tribute Book Order Form

Black & White Gala Dinner November 3rd, 2012

Honoring

Please attach text or email copy (without border) to anngott@aol.com

Tribute orders due by October 12th, 2012 Regretfully, late entries cannot be accepted.

Mail completed form with payment to:

Temple Menorah/Tribute Book • 1101 Camino Real • Redondo Beach, CA 90277

For information contact: Ann Gotthoffer at 310 291-2982 or anngott@aol.com

Leslie Friedberg Faith Goldman Alissa Materman

For Office Use

Temple Menorah Silent Auction Donation form

For information contact: Megan Cotugno at 310-644-4836 or mzcotugno@gmail.com

Donated Item Title:

Please provide a brief description of the donated item for use on the Auction Bid Sheet listing as many details as possible.

List any restrictions or black-out dates and/or expiration dates for item or gift certificate.

Estimated value of donation:

Company and/or individual to be acknowledged:

Address:

Phone Number: Email Address:

Person to be contacted regarding donation:

Donations of cash, goods, or services are tax deductible. No goods or services were provided in return for this donation. Please make a copy of this donation form for your records. The committee reserves the right not to accept any item; those items will be returned to the donor. Once donated, all items become the property of Temple Menorah.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF TEMPLE MENORAH!

Donations will be accepted in the Temple office through Sunday, October 20

Auction Category Mdse or Cert Cert avail or to be printed

Item # Item rec’d by

Value $ Item storage location

Opening Bid $ Increment $

\ South Bay Jewish Softball League?

Yes. We are planning on starting a Jewish Softball League in the South Bay for

men and women over 15 years of age.

With this in mind we are inviting you to join us for this one time friendly pick-up game to be held on

Sunday October 28th, 2012 from 2:00 to 5 P.M., at

De Portola Pak in Torrance Rolling Hills Road, between Crenshaw and Hawthorne

Please RSVP for head count to: SBJSBall@gmail.com

1101 Camino Real Redondo Beach, CA 90277

(310) 316-4233 www.campmenorah.org

october Birthdays and Anniversaries Looking Ahead

Birthdays 2 Adrian Berger 2 Shelley Fineman 2 Roberta Hamilton 2 Daniel Sher 2 Gail Heimov-Weinstein 3 Michael Lipstein 3 Paityn Spector 4 Gabriela Dreyer 4 Isabella Levinson 5 Mildred Milstein 5 David Morrison 5 Suzanne Nastaskin 5 Eliana Stuart 5 Joshua Zager 6 Patricia Alexander 6 Rebecca Feinerman 6 Haley Greene 6 Caryn Musicer 7 Staci Lawrence 8 Dave Dreyer 9 Elijah Aron 10 Alexis LeVee 10 Samuel Schwartz 11 Scott Marantz 11 Cameron Windt 12 Emily Albert 12 Susan Laskoff 14 Eugene Knell 15 Joshua Kesselman 15 Roy Schubert 15 Merrill Spicker 16 Macey Kim 17 Alfredo Rosenberg 18 Joshua Fogelson 19 Alexys Berman 19 Jason Majors 20 Emily Dean 20 Kayla Kaplan 20 Louise Sirota 21 Jean Adelsman 21 Samaya Welter 22 Viviana Birnbaum 22 Gustavo Feder 22 Morleen Golub 23 Ester Farber

23 Aaron Richland 24 Jeff Manson 25 Jill Albert 25 Cooper Lelchuk 25 Kelsey Newman 26 Lynn Schubert 27 Jennifer Birnbaum 27 Leah Daley 27 Sonia Musnikov 27 Seymour Sundell 29 Cory Kaplan 29 Brian LeVee 30 Carol Andrykowski 30 Alex Berger 30 Stephen Goldberg 30 Esther Kahan 30 Roy Steinfeld 31 Faith Goldman

Anniversaries 2 Jennifer & Scott Emmerman 6 Marjie & Mark Block 6 Lori & Andrew Hoye 7 Mariana & Jeffrey Gitomer 8 Miriam & Jaime Abaud 14 Ellyn & Alan Reback 15 Roberta & Marc Hamilton 17 Hal Light & Dr. Susan Stolovy 18 Lauren Kim-Zaro & Lee Zaro 24 Paola & Mike Hirsch 25 Rose & Mark Berman 28 Melissa & Scott Golper Recognize your friends and family by contributing to a fund in their honor

Bernard Spanier Memorial L’Atidenu Fund – supports special programming including guest scholars, enhanced educational opportunities and high profile speakers.

Camp Fund – provides additional funding to enable Camp Menorah to offer greater choices in activities and enrichment programs.

Choir Fund – helps cover and expand choir-related supplies.

Continuing Education Fund – subsides the cost for guest speakers.

Flower/ Landscape Fund – provides additional funding for the gardens.

Hedy Gutman Tuvia Scholarship – assists families in financial stress to send preschool-aged children to Tuvia School.

Joe Katzelnick Social Action (Feed the Hungry) Fund –food to be served monthly at the various homeless shelters and soup kitchens located in the South Bay community.

Mitzvah / General Fund –support the ongoing activities around Temple Menorah.

Neu Help the Needy Fund –to ensure that every hungry family and child have enough food to fill their tummies.

Prayer/Torah Book Fund –replace old and torn prayer books with fresh new copies.

Religious School Enrichment Fund –provide enhanced programming and educational opportunities for the children in Religious School.

Rosenberg Senior Cultural Center – enhance the outstanding programming delivered to the senior community at Temple Menorah.

Scott Silver Memorial Library– help purchase new books and materials for the library.

Tuvia Playground Fund-help remodel the Tuvia playground with new equipment and bathrooms!.

Tuvia School- enables enhanced programming and educational opportunities for the children and faculty.

Youth– support our Youth Center with new furniture & equipment.

November Events 1 Executive Committee Meeting

2 Family Tot Shabbat & Dinner

3 GALA

3 KNO & Sleepover

9-11 4th – 7th Grade Retreat

14 Club Noar

15 Board of Trutees Meeting

18 Blood Drive

18 MYclub

20 Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

B’nai Mitzvah

Robert Katz

Emily Dietz

December Events 1 KNO

5 Tuvia Hanukkah

6 Executive Committee Meeting

7 Family Tot Shabbat & Dinner

14 Shir Shabbat Service & Community Hanukkah Dinner

19 Club Noar

20 Board of Trutees Meeting

26 Winter Camp Begins through January 4, 2013

October 2012 Tishrei/ Heshvan 5773

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday October 1 October 5 September 30 October 2 October 3 October 4 October 6 Sukkot Day1 9:00am Religious School 9:30am Torah Study Sukkot Day2 9:00am Jazzercize 9:00am Jazzercize 9:00am Torah Study

Program 9:00am Building the

Sukkah Party 11:00am Yiddish Club 11:30am Cultural Ctr 5:30pm Craft & Dinner

10:00am Sukkot Service

10:00am Shabbat Service 7:30pm Exec. Mtg 4:30pm Religious

School

* Shabbat Candle Lighting Time

6:30pm Family Tot Shabbat Service

12:00pm Social Action Committee Mtg.

Temple & Tuvia

7:00pm Erev Sukkot Service Temple & Tuvia 7:00pm Sisterhood Mtg

Closed Closed (6:13pm)* October 13 October 12 October 11 October 10 October 7 October 8 October 9

9:00am Jazzercize 9:30am Torah Study 9:00am Jazzercize 9:00am Religious School 9:00am Torah Study Program

10:00am Shemini Atzeret & Yizkor Service

10:40am PACE 4:30pm Kochavim 6:00pm Nosh & Social 11:00am Yiddish Club 11:00am Cultural Ctr 7:30pm Israeli Dancing 10:00am Shabbat Service

Visit with Bill Bloomfield

7:30pm Judaism 101 6:30pm Shabbat Service 4:30pm Religious School 7:00pm Simchat Torah

Temple & Tuvia 5:30pm Kids Night

Out (6:04pm)* Closed

October 20 October 19 October 18 October 14 October 15 October 16 October 17 9:00am Torah Study

Program 9:00am Jazzercize 9:30am Torah Study 9:00am Religious School 9:00am Jazzercize 9:00am Jazzercize 10:40am PACE

12:00pm Hevrat Torah 9:30am Social Action Committee Mtg.

6:00pm Nosh & Social 11:00am Yiddish Club 11:00am Cultural Ctr 11:30am Cultural Ctr

4:00pm Tuvia Family Picnic

4:30pm Kochavim 7:30pm Israeli Dancing

4:30pm Religious School

7:30pm Judaism 101 7:30pm Full Board Mtg

6:30pm Shabbat Service 7:30pm Community Shabbat Dinner with Rep. Henry Waxman

10:00am Shir Shabbat Service

(5:45m)* October 27 October 25 October 23 October 24 October 22 October 21 October 26

9:00am Jazzercize No Religious School 9:00am Torah Study Program

9:30am Torah Study 9:00am Jazzercize 9:00am Jazzercize 10:40am PACE 6:00pm Nosh & Social 12:00pm Hevrat Torah 11:00am Yiddish Club 11:30am Cultural Ctr 12:30pm Sisterhood

Membership Party 11:00am Cultural Ctr

4:30pm Kochavim 6:30pm Shalev B’Lev Service 1,000 Shabbats Across America

10:00am Shabbat Service 7:30pm Judaism 101 4:30pm Religious School 7:30pm Israeli Dancing

(5:48pm)*

November 3 October 30 October 31 November 2 October 28 October 29 November 1 9:00am Jazzercize 9:00am Jazzercize 9:00am Religious School 9:00am Jazzercize 9:30am Torah Study 9:00am Torah Study

Program 10:40am PACE 12:00pm Hevrat Torah 12:00pm Social Action

Committee Mtg. 11:30am Cultural Ctr 5:30pm Craft & Dinner 11:00am Cultural Ctr 11:00am Yiddish Club

4:30pm Kochavim 10:00am Shabbat Service 6:00pm Family Tot Shabbat Service

7:30pm Judaism 101 3:00pm Club Noar 7:30pm Israeli Dancing 5:30pm Kids Night

Out & Sleepover

No Religious School

6:00pm Temple Gala (5:41pm)*