May - Temple Israel

May 2014 • Iyar/Sivan 5774
Kol Yisra’el
The Voice of Temple Israel
Shabbat Services
Services are conducted by
Rabbi Steven Moskowitz, Cantor Marvin Finnley,
and Organist David York
Friday, May 2
7:00 p.m. Family Shabbat Service
Saturday, May 3
8:45 a.m. Torah Study
10:30 a.m. Sabbath Fellowship Service
Friday, May 9
6:00 p.m. Shabbat Evening Service
Saturday, May 10
8:45 a.m. Torah Study
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
Friday, May 16
6:00 p.m. Tot Shabbat
7:00 p.m. Shabbat Evening Service
Saturday, May 17
8:45 a.m. Torah Study
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
Bar Mitzvah of Jacob Falach
Saturday
May 10 - 6:00pm
Enjoy an evening of dining,
dancing, and Toasting
Join us as we toast the Past Presidents of our Board
and our Foundation, and our Founding Families.
Friday, May 23
6:00 p.m. Ruach Shabbat
Saturday, May 24
8:45 a.m. Torah Study
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
Friday, May 30
7:00 p.m. Foundation Shabbat
Saturday, May 31
8:45 a.m. Torah Study
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
Bar Mitzvah of Nate Ehrenberg
Table of Contents
Shabbat Services Cover
President’s Message
Page 3
Joys of Jewish Learning
Page 4
SisterhoodPage 5
Bnai Mitzvah / Cantor Finnley
Page 6
Library/ Women’s Book Club
Page 7
Oneg Sponsors/ Sustaining Members
Page 8
Mazel Tov/ SCIC
Page 9
Torah Center/ Earlly Childhood
Page 10
CalendarPage 11
YahrzeitsPage 12
TI FundsPage 13
ContributionsPgs 14-16
Get Well /Sponsors
Pgs 16-19
Kol Yisra’el is a monthly newsletter published August - June
by Temple Israel (a member of the Union for Reform Judaism).
The deadline for submission of all material for the newsletter is the
10th of the preceding month prior to publication.
Professional Staff
Rabbi Steven Moskowitz • Cantor Marvin Finnley • David York, Organist
Eric J. Shatzkin, Executive Director • Sharon Amster Brown, Educator
Our Mission Statement:
To actively engage in a journey of Jewish spiritual, educational
and social growth.
Our Vision Statement
A vibrant, caring Reform congregation of living Judaism
that embraces the rich legacy of Jewish thought, practice and
spirituality.
Temple Israel invites you to join us for our
Featuring
Rob Klopfenstein
pianist and singer
Saturday, June 7 ~10:30 a.m.
at Temple Israel
Next month, Sabbath Fellowship features Rob Klopfenstein a
consummate professional who has studied music since he was a
child and performed for audiences since he was a teen. His musical
background runs the gamut of all styles - classical, pop standards,
latin, jazz, rock, the blues. Perfecting the old and keeping up
with the fun of what’s happening today. Rob has arranged and
recorded piano pieces for the Yamaha’s Disklavier project which
is now utilized throughout the world, led and directed choirs, and
is known for his energetic and interactive shows. Rob is also an
accomplished songwriter having produced six cd’s.
This program includes live entertainment,
a brief Shabbat Service and lunch ($5).
Please RSVP to the Temple Office (562) 434-0996
Board of Directors 2013 - 2014
Jonathan Kass
President
Dawn Haldane
VP Ritual Practices
Deborah Lewis
VP Ways and Means
Gary Roberts
VP Education
Valerie Condon
VP Membership
Ed Green
VP Programming
Seth Goldman
Secretary
Steven Keiles
Treasurer
Amy Lipeles
Past President
Mark Beizer
Foundation President
Evan Braude, Martha De Young, Joyce Feldman, Joanne Levy,
Dove Mayo, Barry Mitnick, Joel Perler, David Philips, David Tillman
Torah Study
Saturday Mornings
8:45 - 10:00 a.m.
Rabbi Moskowitz facilitates this participatory weekly Torah
study. Each week, this enthusiastic group examines the parashat
hashavuah (weekly Torah portion) and discusses its meaning
and relevance through the use of traditional commentaries
and personal reflection. This Torah study is for everyone. No
previous background or knowledge of Hebrew is required.
Come one time or every week!
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President’s Message
Matzah, Free will, & Temple finances
By Jonathan Kass, Temple President
Recently, a guest leading a Torah
Study on the Passover story opened
with a controversial premise – what
if the story of the exodus is not
about freedom, but simply about
exchanging one yoke of slavery for
another. We dove into some deep
conversations about the nature of
slavery, servitude, and freedom - not
to mention a callout to Bob Dylan,
whose song “Gotta Serve Somebody”
captures the heart of the question –
are we born to serve, and are we unable to be ‘free’ without a king
to serve?
Ultimately, the group agreed that one of the fundamental
differences between the Israelites being enslaved by the Pharaoh,
and their later accepting the burden of serving Adonai, was that
the latter was an intentional, accountable choice – one that,
when ready, they entered into consciously and reverently.
This idea resonated strongly with me as I thought about the
language Rabbi Jacobs used in his URJ Biennial speech. He spoke
about a Chabad leader’s comment that the Reform movement
doesn’t care about Shabbat, mitzvot, and kashrut – and Rabbi
Jacob’s response was that we care greatly about all of these, we
just care differently. For me, those words crystalized the idea
that as a modern Reform movement, we are always challenging
ourselves to make conscious choices about the context and
relevance of our practices. We don’t simply ignore that which we
may find irrelevant – we discuss, debate, and struggle to develop
a context for the choices we make.
So, for example, some of us chose to honor the Passover tradition
of not having leavened bread – choosing to remind ourselves, at
meals, of our heritage, and the Passover story. Even those who
do not follow this tradition are making a conscious choice, and
still remembering it’s Passover, even if they don’t find Matzo a
relevant way to honor their tradition.
they no longer set minimums, they did a good job ensuring the
congregation understood its budget, and the operating costs
per family. Another key point was that these congregations
continue to depend on those who can contributing more than
the average operating costs, so that the congregation would be
open to all, regardless of ability to pay.
Ultimately the goal is to lower the barriers to entry, and attract
and retain more congregants, while still maintaining a financially
sound platform from which to pay for the services, staff, and
programming that create a congregational home.
The question this raises for me is whether we can move from a
financial support model that is predicated on the Temple telling
you as a member what you ‘owe’ – to a model where you, as a
congregational partner, tell us what you are willing to commit
– consciously, reverently, of your own free will – to sustain our
congregation.
Temple Israel is somewhere in the middle on this spectrum – we
are defined as a “fair share with minimum” congregation, sharing
the average cost per family to run the Temple, and asking our
families to contribute a percent of their household income (“fair
share”), with minimums based on household demographics. In
recent years, we’ve tried to be as accommodating as possible to
live up to our vision of ensuring that everyone can be a member,
regardless of ability to pay. But we still do publish minimums
and expectations, and ask many members to ‘apply’ for ‘relief ’ as
part of their membership.
Our Temple Treasurer, Steve Keiles, has been leading a study
group on membership and dues as part of our strategic plan. We
will be talking about this more in the coming year, as that group
reaches out to the congregation to get your feedback. I’d certainly
appreciate hearing from you as well. If your renewal letter was a
‘pledge’, and a ‘commitment’ to your fellow congregants, rather
than a statement of ‘dues’ for membership, what would that
mean? Email me at [email protected] with your thoughts.
Temple Israel’s Men’s Club
Mailing out Yom Ha’Shoah candles
Currently, the movement is debating a modern practice that we
often treat like ancient wisdom – the meaning of belonging to
a congregation, and how the dues one pays for that privilege
strengthens, or weakens, that sense of belonging.
The cover story in March’s Reform Judaism magazine is about a
number of congregations in North America experimenting with
alternatives to the traditional ‘fixed’ or ‘fair share’ dues models.
They are evaluating something they call “free will” – the idea
that a congregation could fund the majority of its operations by
asking its members to pay what they feel compelled to contribute,
without enforcing an expectation based on the member’s
income, family makeup, age, or other demographic information.
One thing these congregations had in common was that while
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Joys of Jewish Learning
Movie & Havdallah
Screening of “Philip Roth: Unmasked”
Saturday, May 3 ~7:00 p.m.
As we read the TI Reads One Book
selection Patrimony, explore the life of
Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award
winning novelist Philip Roth, often referred
to as the greatest living American writer.
“Goodbye, Columbus,” his collection of short
stories published in 1959, put the 26-yearold Roth on the map, and 10 years later,
“Portnoy’s Complaint” propelled him into an
international scandalous spotlight. Yet he steadily earned
his reputation as a man of letters, commanding ownership of
the Jewish-American novel and making Newark, New Jersey,
a literary destination. Roth’s career was considered declining by
1990 and then exploded with a dozen bestsellers in the past two
decades. “Philip Roth: Unmasked” features candid interviews
with Roth, who fulfills his promise to directors William Karel
and Livia Manera to unmask himself, freely discussing very
intimate aspects of his life and art as he has never done before.
Cost: None
Please RSVP to Charmaine at [email protected]
Prayer...And All That Jazz
Thursdays, May 8, 15, and 29 ~7:00 p.m.
How meaningfully can I pray, if the words that I am using
were written by someone else a thousand or more years
ago? Originally, the Jewish prayer service probably took the
form of a creative ensemble, with individuals offering their
personal interpretations of some basic themes. Over time these
compositions became standardized and edited into a prayer
book. In this class, we will explore: the thematic structure of the
prayer service; interpretations of some of the prayers; and our
own responses to them.
Teacher: Rabbi Moskowitz Cost: None
Please RSVP to Charmaine at [email protected]
Temple Israel Reads One Book
Sunday, June 8 ~ 10:00 a.m.
Panel Discussion
featuring
Rabbi Moskowitz, Joan Leb
and Nancy Schindler
followed by brunch
$12 per person
( JJL Patrons are Complementary)
Please RSVP to Charmaine
[email protected] or (562) 434-0996
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PATRIMONY: POINTS TO PONDER
By Nancy Schindler, lcsw, bcd
Temple Israel’s Read One Book selection, “Patrimony” by Philip
Roth, is a riveting memoir, captivating the indignant challenges of
his father’s aging decline amidst the idiosyncratic conflicts within
their relationship. Capturing both the intimacy and heartache
of his father’s eventual death from a benign brain tumor, Roth
touches a universal cord, one of which we must all ultimately
confront for ourselves and loved ones.
The following excerpt is indicative of his heartfelt narrative: “I was
alone and without inhibition, and so, while the pictures of his brain,
photographed from every angle lay spread across the hotel bed, I
made no effort to fight back anything…God’s will erupted out of a
burning bush and, no less miraculously, Herman Roth’s had issued
forth all the years from this bulbous organ. I had seen my father’s
brain, and everything and nothing was revealed.” The reader is left
to experience the paradoxical unraveling of the inevitable, amidst
the realities of role reversible, maintaining one’s dignity, redefining
quality of life and celebrating the intimacy gained in sharing the
challenges inherent in such a journey together.
As you read this remarkable and poignant documentary, I
encourage each of you to consider some of the following issues for
yourself given your own experiences:
•How do we feel about the power of technology to assess, inform
and predict our life’s journey and that of our loved ones?
•How much might we want to know about the path that leads
to the road less traveled and when we may reach that inevitable
moment?
•How do we define quality of life and how flexible are we in
respecting our loved ones’ choices to do the same?
•How does one juxtapose deathbed reconciliation between
loved ones within the confines of feeding tubes, respirators,
transfusions, intractable pain, possible fear of death or the
unknown ahead and grief in having to say goodbye?
•How do we balance our spiritual, emotional and social selves
within the limitations that our ailing bodies impose?
•Have we taken the risk to share our end of life choices, fears,
expectations and concerns with those we love?
For Philip Roth, it seems this journey becomes a script over
which he is powerless to edit and yet he has managed to provide a
manuscript of life’s inevitabilities in which we will likely be drawn
to explore throughout this touching memoir. Father and son
share intimate moments despite embarrassment, reveal and avoid
impending realities for the sake of each other’s self-respect and
struggle to maintain both independence and closeness.
It is well worth reading and coming together in our Faith
Community to share, learn and grow from the collective experience
that we each offer in the process. Please plan to join us in a panel
discussion and a sharing of thoughts at the Temple Israel Reads
One book concluding program on Sunday, June 8. Panel discussion
at 10 a.m., followed by a celebratory brunch. Reservations for
brunch should be made to Charmaine Weiner at [email protected]
$12/brunch.
TI Sisterhood
Look Both Ways
By Anne Gundry
It is that time of year again for
Sisterhood members. We begin to
contemplate the end of our year
and look forward to the wonderful
projects and possibilities of our next
year in Sisterhood. This year has
been full of activities, art, dining,
togetherness, learning, and mitzvot.
Generations of Sweethearts, our very
successful fundraising event this year,
raised enough money to enable us
to fund several projects around the
Temple. We’ve been able to collect shoes, coats and chametz in
social action projects. We have learned how Jews are portrayed
in Hollywood movies. We have planned and prepared a meal for
families of ill children at the Ronald McDonald House.We have
worshipped together at the Women’s Service just last month.
We have cheered each other on happy occasions and supported
each other in times of sadness.
On Sunday, May 18th, we will gather together for a wonderful
brunch for paid-up members of Sisterhood. Just because you
aren’t a current member of Sisterhood, doesn’t mean you can’t
come. On the contrary, you may join Sisterhood even on the day
of the Brunch! If you would rather just come to the brunch as
a non-member, the brunch will be $10. All paid-up members
of Sisterhood will enjoy their brunch at no cost. A delightful
program has been arranged for the brunch. Dr. Ginny Baxter, a
retired historian with a delightful sense of humor, will regale us
with stories about America’s First Ladies. Please be sure to send
in your reservations now!
Women’s Night Out at Mimi’s Restaurant
in Lakewood, March 24th
TI Sisterhood
Paid-up Membership Brunch
America’s First Ladies
Guest Speaker: Dr. Ginny Baxter
Sunday
May 18 ~ 10:30 a.m.
© Wally McNamee, 1991
Former First Ladies: Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon, Rosalyn Carter, Betty Ford,
Nancy Reagan and Barbara Bush
The brunch will be $10.00 for non-members.
If you join TIS on May 18, your lunch will be at no cost.
RSVP to [email protected] or (562) 434-0996 x.100
Coming Attraction
TI Sisterhood Annual Meeting & Dinner
Monday, June 9th
Temple Israel
Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Wedding & Anniversary Gifts,
Israeli made products, Havdallah Sets,
Candles & Candle Sticks, Beautiful Jewelry
New Merchandise All the Time
Gift Shop Hours:
Mon-Thurs. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. & an hour before Friday Services
Sunday 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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May’s B’nai Mitzvah
CANTOR FINNLEY IS TRAVELIN’ ON
When Jacob transferred his
Hebrew and religious school studies
to Temple Israel two years ago,
he had no idea what a wonderful,
warm and welcoming experience
he would soon have. The Long
Beach community is a special one
and all of the staff at the Temple
are always going far beyond to
dedicate themselves to our children.
Jacob would like to express his
Picture removed for web appreciation to Sharon Amster
Brown, Eric Shatzkin, Shlomit
Jacob Falach
Jackson, Rabbi Steven Moskowitz ,
May 17, 2014
Seth Goldman, Nico Turien, Janet
Liss, Jay Alhadeff and everyone else in the Temple community.
Join Cantor Finnley, and the choir
in his last concert and for a special dinner
For his Mitzvah Project, Jacob chose to dedicate his time to
Temple Israel by working with the Seniors at the Sabbath
Fellowship luncheons and services. It is a special Mitzvah to help
and honor the senior community. Jacob also enjoyed helping
Rabbi Moskowitz and Jay Alhadeff in the fellowship morning
services by reading Hebrew blessings and prayers and opening and
closing the Ark. Temple Israel has made a special mark in Jacob’s
life and he hopes he can do the same for them in return.
Jacob is looking forward to celebrating his Bar Mitzvah on May
17 at the Temple. He looks forward to fun with family and friends
and having Grandparents from Kentucky and Israel attend.
Nate Ehrenberg will celebrate his
Bar Mitzvah on May 31, 2014
at 10:30 a.m. at Temple Israel.
Nate is a seventh grader at Oak
Middle School in Los Alamitos
and Temple Israel Torah School.
He attended elementary school
at Newcomb Academy in Long
Beach and Lee Elementary is
Rossmoor. Nate enjoys surfing and
skateboarding. During the summer
Nate also enjoys his annual trip to
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Camp JCA Shalom. Nate plans to
Nate Ehrenberg
attend Los Alamitos High School
May 31, 2014
after eighth grade and is looking
forward to joining their surf team. Nate’s parents are Gayle
Ehrenberg and Alice Kuchinskas and his older brother is Asher
Ehrenberg.
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Saturday, June 14th
A special invitation to all who had
a Bar or Bat Mitzvah with him
Come one, come all to the final concert led by Cantor
Finnley and to a reception on Saturday, June 14 starting at
5:30 p.m., followed by a special dinner to further honor him
at 7 p.m. Cantor Finnley will lead the Choir in some of his
favorite musical selections and will reminisce about his 30
years at Temple Israel. We will honor him for his loving and
inspirational musical leadership. The newly renovated organ will
be played by David York.
Immediately following the concert will be a wine and hors
d’oeurves reception to allow everyone to greet and honor Cantor
Finnley. The concert and reception are free.
Everyone is invited to the last event of the day, a special elegant
dinner at only $36.00 per person in the Social Hall. A special
recognition will be given to every child and adult whom Marvin
helped with his or her B’nai Mitzvah in the past 30 years, so a
special invitation is extended to them. Reservations are required
for the dinner. Please RSVP to Charmaine at (562) 434-0996,
ext. 100 by June 6th for the dinner.
Join us in this last opportunity to listen to Cantor Finnley’s
wonderful voice, enjoy his musical leadership with the Choir
and to wish him and Hannah a wonderful retirement as they
look forward to traveling all over the world.
News from the Library
By Joan Leb
The Temple Israel Women’s Book Club will begin its 10th year this
fall, bringing books highlighting Jewish life in the past and the
present. Here are some favorites through the years.
Joy Comes in the Morning, by Jonathan Rosen. (2005-2006)
F ROS
During their courtship, Lev Friedman and Deborah Green, a Reform
rabbi on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, confront many crises of
faith. Join them on their journey of self-discovery.
What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank,
by Nathan Englander. (2012-2013) F ENG
These eight stories from the celebrated novelist and short-story writer
display a gifted young author grappling with the great questions of
modern life, with a command of language and imagination that place
Englander at the very forefront of contemporary American fiction.
The selections for this year, 2013-2014, are listed in the Joys of
Jewish Learning catalog. There are two more meetings, May 14
and July 9.
Happy Reading.
The Autobiography of God, by Julius Lester.
Women’s Book Club
(2006-2007) F LES
Wednesday, May 14 ~ 7:30 p.m.
Rabbi Rebecca Naachman is a counselor at a small
“Tomorrow There Will Be Apricots” by Jessica Soffer
Vermont college. She is on the verge of losing her
faith when she discovers a manuscript, written in
This is a story about accepting the
Hebrew, titled My Life. The author is God.
people we love — the people we
have to love and the people we
choose to love, the families we’re
The Bread Givers, by Anzia Yezierska. (2007given and the families we make.
2008) F YEZ
It’s the story of two women adrift
This is one of the few books about the American Jewish immigrant
in New York, a widow and an
experience written by a woman. We follow Sara Smolinsky as she
almost-orphan, each searching
grows from a young child into a strong and independent woman. The
for someone she’s lost. It’s the
novel was selected as one of the Significant Jewish Books by the Union
story of Lorca, who spends her
for Reform Judaism.
life poring over cookbooks,
and Victoria, dreaming of the
People of the Book, by Geraldine Brooks. (2008-2009)
daughter she gave up forty years
The actual Sarajevo Haggadah, found in Vienna in 1894 and lost in
ago. An Iraqi Jewish immigrant
the early 1940s during the Nazi occupation of Bosnia, is the basis for one
who used to run a restaurant, she
of the most prodigious feats of literary imagination. The author traces
starts
teaching
cooking
lessons;
Lorca signs up. Together, they
the provenance of the little illuminated book back to medieval Spain
make
cardamom
pistachio
cookies,
baklava, kubba with squash.
through the eyes of a contemporary book conservator. This is a pageSoon,
though,
they
must
reckon
with
the past, the future, and
turner about Jews throughout the ages, mother-daughter relations, the
the
truth
—
whatever
it
might
be.
Bukra
fil mish mish, the
heroism of ordinary people, and oh, yes, book conservation.
Arabic saying goes. Tomorrow, apricots may bloom.
All Other Nights, by Dara Horn. (2009-2010) F HOR
Facilitator: Marilyn Day
Jacob Rappaport is a Jewish soldier in the Union army. On Passover
1862, he is ordered to kill his uncle who is plotting to kill Lincoln. This
NCJW Scholarships
historical novel will challenge your preconceptions about the role of Jews
to Benefit Jewish Students
during the Civil War.
National Council of Jewish Women Long Beach Section is still
A Conspiracy of Paper, by David Liss. (2010-2011) F LIS
accepting applications from all students who have completed at
Benjamin Weaver, a Jewish ex-boxer, lives in 18th century London
least 12 undergraduate college units and are in need of funds
where he tracks down debtors and felons for aristocratic clients. He
to continue their studies to apply for its annual scholarship
is estranged from his wealthy stock trader family until he is asked to
awards. Open to Jewish students who are permanent residents
investigate his father’s sudden death. The more Benjamin uncovers, the
in this area, they must be currently enrolled for the 2014darker the truth becomes, until he realizes that following his father’s
2015 academic year in a college, university or vocational
footsteps could lead him to his own grave. In this historical thriller,
program. More information and/or an application form may
readers may find that not much has changed in the stock market in the
be had by calling Romola Temkin, (562) 596-6447 or e-mail
last three hundred years.
[email protected], or Harriette Ellis at (714) 6122319 or e-mail [email protected]. Applications must
The Jew Store, by Stella Suberman. (2011-2012) 799 SUB
be postmarked no later than June 15, 2014. Selections will be
A memoir of the author’s childhood as a member of the first family of
based on financial need, academic standing, motivation and
Jews to live in a rural Tennessee town. Her father ran a dry-goods
achievements. A statement about her/himself and two letters of
store, the “Jew Store”, and was optimistic about the future while her
recommendation from a professor, teacher, rabbi, youth advisor,
mother was anxious about her ability to provide the children with a
or similar professional must accompany the application. Final
Jewish education.
selections will be announced by June 30.
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Through April 18
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SCIC Interfaith Greetings
The Dignity of Difference*
By Roni Love, Member of the South Coast Interfaith Council
Mazel Tov to Rabbi Michal Loving, daughter of Janet Liss, who
is a contributor to “The Sacred Encounter, Jewish Perspectives
on Sexuality,” a book just published. In Chapter 20 you will find
Michal’s essay on how the CCAR decided to ordain gay and
lesbian rabbis.
2 Myron Wollin & Cynthia Gordon - 32 years
4 Gary & Regina Roberts - 18 years
Kenneth & Lara Treseder - 11 years
9 Bob & Ronni Kaplan - 43 years
17 Kenneth Chesnin & Gwen Shaffer - 6 years
18 Cary Feibelman & Kim Savage - 28 years
19 Glenn & Stacy Levine - 13 years
20 Bert & Alexis Rabenn - 41 years
23 Seth & Amy Goldman - 16 years
24 Bill & Sharon Coleman - 28 years
Brian & Laurie Garabedian - 27 years
Daniel Hart & Sheila Carter-Hart - 22 years
Carl & Elise Hartman - 27 years
25 Lloyd & Nancy Blum - 16 years
26 William Gould & Adelle Drane-Bosch - 1 year
Gary & Lisa Marschall - 12 years
Harold & Janet Pottebaum - 45 years
Bob & Phyllis Wallis - 46 years
27 Ricky & Dana Cherry - 8 years
Marvin & Lory Glickman - 58 years
Linda Keiles & Leslie Ciletti - 7 years
David Tillman & Karen Zoller - 35 years
29 Barry & Kendra Cogert - 26 years
Michael & Cheryl Laven - 20 years
Alex & Ellen Polsky - 36 years
Harold & Gerda Seifer - 59 years
30 Paul & Marian Martin - 21 years
Jeffrey & Sheryl Stewart - 21 years
31 Charles & Dorothy Samuel - 70 years
Greater Long Beach is an increasingly diverse area. Its landscape
has become dotted by the arches and domes of temples, synagogues,
gurdwaras, mosques, churches and more. As we meet people from
other backgrounds, whether as neighbors, shopkeepers, colleagues,
relatives or friends, instead of seeing these encounters as potential
sources of conflict, our community is beginning to view them as
unique opportunities to engage, work together, learn, share and
“serve to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 18)
The SCIC and other Southern California interfaith/intercultural
groups are heavily involved with seeking ways to bring people
together for fun, to learn about each other, to work together, to give
back to our community, and to live in peace. This May and June,
the SCIC is sponsoring the following events, complementing that
objective which you, your family and your friends will enjoy and,
at the same time, fulfill a mitzvah or two!
BEACH CLEANUP DAYS
Saturday, May 17 & June 21, 10-10:30 a.m.
This 30-Minute Beach Cleanup seeks to create a clean and safe
place for residents, visitors and aquatic wildlife along the Long
Beach coast. Volunteers will begin at the Belmont Pier. All
volunteers are encouraged to wear shoes and sunscreen. Bags,
gloves and free parking are provided. If you are interested in
volunteering, please email the SCIC at [email protected] or
call 562/983-1665.
JAINISM: HISTORY, BELIEFS & PRACTICES
Thursday, May 22, 7-9 p.m.
Presenter: Whitny Braun, Director of the Centers for Jain and
Sikh Studies, Claremont School of Theology, is an American
bioethicist featured on the National Geographic Channel
program “Taboo” and is known for her research with regard to
the Jain practice of Sallekhana and the Parsi practice of Dakhmanashini. This event will be held at the Long Beach LDS Institute
of Religion on the CSULB Campus: 6360 E State University
Drive**. To RSVP, email the SCIC at [email protected] or call
562/983-1665.
For both these events, go to the SCIC webpage at www.
scinterfaith.org/scic101, for more details and further information.
**Located on the east side of Lower Campus. At Palo Verde Ave., turn right
onto State University Dr. Then turn left into the driveway. Parking is in back
of the building.
Peace, Shalom, Salaam, Paz, Shanti, Her Ping...
*The Dignity of Difference: How to Avoid the Clash of Civilizations by
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
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Torah Center’s
Grade Mitzvah Fair
Early Childhood programs
Friday, May 9 ~10:00 a.m.
This program is designed for stay-at-home parents, or parents
with flexible work schedules and their little ones. Newborns up to
age 3 are invited, as well as older siblings, if they’re not in school.
We will sing songs, play games, and enjoy some challah and juice
together before Shabbat! This program is a great way to get to
know other new parents in the Jewish community and have your
kids play in a fun and cozy environment.
All are welcome to attend! Free of charge.
Friday, May 16 ~ 6:00 p.m.
Led by Kelly Cooper Perler
Our Tot Shabbat is a fun, informal, child-centered Shabbat Service,
designed especially for children, ages newborn to elementary school
age and their loved ones. Through songs, prayers, stories, and Torah
time, children love this Service. Tot Shabbat Services will be
followed by challah and grape juice.
Services include a FREE pizza dinner
Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 14
by calling Michelle (562) 434-0996, ext. 101
or email [email protected]
Saturday, May 24 ~ 10:00a.m.
Come join us for our next Shabbat ShaPARK Shalom! This
gathering at Marina Vista Park is designed for families with
young children, ages newborn – 4 years old. Come meet other
parents and celebrate Shabbat with us at the playground. Kids
can play. Parents can chat. Shabbat singing and challah too!
See you at the park! All are welcome to attend.
Free of charge
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Y ahrzeit O bservance
“Zecher Tzadik Livracha”
May 7-13
Solomon Allman*
Ben Berman
Suki Berro
Walter Brady
Ida Brodsky
Alex Chapin
Barbara Chasin-Ketterling*
Joseph Cohen*
Leslie Kay Dobkin*
Maria D’Orio
Mort Dover
James Eisenberg*
Freda Entin
Rizalina Fackler
Karen Fine
Agnes Gaines
Diana Gubmann Ribakoff
Franklin Kampelman
George Koppel*
Bill Mandi
Michale Obodov
Ester Pallacios-Bravo
Ben Rabenn*
Beckey Rosen
Manuel Rosen
Lillian Rosenberg
Sol Rosenthal
Nicholas Roth*
Saul Savitz*
Hulda Schallamach
Ben Schwartz*
Jack Schweig
Belle Shaffer
Henrietta Stein
Monita Waldo
Elaine Weinberger*
May 14-20
Jack Justin Bard*
Helen Barth
Jacob Braude
Albert Butler
Fred Coleman
Lorraine Edwards
Barbara Gertz
H. Melvin Giges
Mervin Glow*
Jennie Goldberg*
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The memory of the righteous are a blessing
Miriam Goldberg*
Kurt Gutschwager*
Lillian Handelsman
Anna Hillinger*
Aimee Hirsch
Kenny Hirschhorn
Dorothy Hollander Weil*
Evelyn Hooker
Hyman Horn
Rose Jaffe*
Jack Kagia*
Morris Lieberman*
Gertrude Mizenberg*
Marvin Nachlis
Nathan Perrin*
Arthur Pomper*
Lillian Rosenberg*
Gertrude Rosenthal
Milton Safier
Don Saltman
Elsie Seligman*
Harold Sloan*
Jacqueline Slutsky
Sarah Tall*
Samuel Weil
Henry Witherspoon*
May 21-27
Belle Axel
Scott Baumel
Beverly Brawer
Harry Brodsky
Irving Brukman
Shimon Budeshtsky
Anita Ehrenberg
Mordechai Fleischer
Rabbi Harvey B. Franklin*
Frieda Freidman*
Abraham Goldkind
Louis Goldstone
Sophie Greenberg
Linda Harrison*
Max Huttner*
Lou Kaplan
David Krugman
Anna Lubkin
Al Marcus
Lousi Matthias*
Joseph Israel Rabin*
Max Rosensweig
Arthur Rubenstein
Louis Rubin*
Miriam Rubin*
Sarah Rubin*
Miriam Schaefer
Esther Schneider*
Manya Silverman*
Louis Slatoff*
Marcus Strauss
Sam Sugarman
Alex Tropp
Daniel Zarowitz*
May 28-June 3
Charles Adelson*
Sam Becker*
Sara Benjamin
Theodore Berman
Sam Corman
Ida Diamond
Alexander Duberstein*
Ann Dworkin*
Mirium Dworkin*
Edith Edelstein
Henrietta Eisman
Max Eisman
Laurie Fabricant
Samuel Federman*
Bernice Feibleman
Joseph Freedman
Morton Friedenthal
Marian Friedman
Lloyd Fromm*
Richard Fuentes
Pauline Gawryn
Everett Giles
Dave Goodman*
Dorothy Gordon
Milo Guest
Pearl Guest
Steven Guest
Helene Gurewitz
Paul Hallwerck
Irving Harris
Madeline Heft
Yetta Hollander
Harry Horowitz
Stanely Kaplan
Shirlee Kinsbursky
Max Kull
David Labow
Mortimer Lazzar*
Ernest Leb*
Herbert Lewis
Hannabelle Lieberman*
Matthew Locks
William Madison
Edward Miller*
Joshua Nakamura
Abe Olinsky*
Frances Oster
Marvin Oster
Jeanette Padway*
Evelyn Parker*
Martha Posalski*
Madeline Rabin
Katie Roberts
Sam Rosen
Kurt Rosenfeld*
Charles Rosner*
Marvin Stern
Dorothy Weil*
Robert White*
Beatrice Wolpow*
Stanley Zack*
* These names will be permanently inscribed on Memorial plaques
and are to be read in perpetuity.
Our Condolences To...
Karen & Tim Strelitz
on the death of her father, Curtis E. Blank
Heather Raphael
on the death of her friend, Susan Plichta
Temple Israel Funds
Tzedakah is a central mitzvah of Judaism. It humanizes both the giver and the recipient.
It acknowledges an important occasion, honors a person for a job well done, or pays tribute in sympathy.
Torah Center Funds
Music Funds
Temple Israel Fund
‰‰ Rob & Debbie Feldman Family Got Shabbat
Funds quarterly Friday Shabbat alternative
music service.
‰‰ General Fund
For the support of on going congregational activities
Discretionary Funds
‰‰ Music Patrons
Funds musical programs
‰‰ Rabbi Steven Moskowitz
Tzedakah projects at the Rabbi’s discretion
‰‰ Educator
For benefit of the Torah Center and its teachers
‰‰ President
For special projects at the President’s discretion
Community Funds
‰‰ Homeless Assistance
Helps those in need pay first and/or last month’s rent
‰‰ Caring Community
Funds programs for families in need
‰‰ Nancy Leff and Donald Leff Memorial
Purchases Hanukkah gifts for children of needy families
‰‰ Yad B’Yad
Purchases kitchen and catering supplies for Yad B’Yad
Book Fund
Camp Funds
‰‰ Michael Avchen Memorial Campership
Camp/trip program for children in financial need
‰‰ Lester Elbert and Corinne Van Boemel
Memorial Campership
Camperships for those in financial need
Miscellaneous Funds
‰‰ Rabbi Wolli Kaelter Sabbath Fellowship
For purchase of kitchen items and programming
‰‰ Stan Solomon Building
For building repairs
‰‰ A. Estin Comarr Memorial
Torah Scholarship
Funds scholarships for Torah Center
‰‰ Torah Center Scholarship
Assists with Torah Center fees and scholarships
‰‰ Roselle & Herbert Sommer
Scholarship Fund
Assists with Torah Center fees and camp scholarships
‰‰ Lipeles Family Camp & Adult Shabbaton
Fund for Families in need
‰‰ Jewish Campership
Camperships for those in need
Temple Israel Foundation
Endowment Funds
Please make checks payable to
Temple Israel Foundation
Programming Funds
‰‰ Jack Bard Memorial
For Jewish programs of interest to the congregation
‰‰ Social Action
For social action and programming needs
‰‰ Joys of Jewish Learning
Funds adult education programs at the Temple
‰‰ Library Fund
Purchase of library books
‰‰ HUM (Horim U’Morim)
Funds Torah Center projects
Torah Center Funds
‰‰ Torah Center Fund
‰‰ The Speizer Youth Development
Funds youth activities
‰‰ Pilger Lectureship
Funds annual guest speaker lectures
‰‰ Lapid-Shapiro
Funds annual lectureship programs and
Torah Center educational programs
‰‰ Syd Lemmerman Jewish Camping
and Youth Fund
‰‰ Polly Alevy Memorial Education
Funds for Torah Center
In support of Jewish camping, Israel experiences,
and other informal Jewish educational programs
To make a donation, please check off any fund above to which you would like to donate and fill out the form below.
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Contributions Through April 10
We appreciate the thoughtfulness of those who support Temple Israel by remembering and honoring their friends and loved ones through generous contributions
IN LOVING MEMORY
Jeannie & Robert Alban in loving memory of Jeannie’s father, Henry
Cohen.
Bea Aron in loving memory of her husband, Leo Aron.
Mollie Berman in loving memory of her step-mother, Tess Kampelman.
Linda & Rich Burney in loving memory of Linda’s great aunt,
Gitti Simon.
Susanne Cameron & Jackie Fritz in loving memory of their
grandfather, Max Schallamach.
Dana & Ricky Cherry in loving memory of Dana’s father, Alan Paul
Schneider.
Judy & Gary Cooper in loving memory of Judy’s mother, Betty
Fimberg.
Wynndi & Bill Dahlin in loving memory of Wynndi’s mother, Helen
Halter.
Lidia Fahlk in loving memory of her mother, Edith Neumann.
Gary & Lindsey Fields in loving memory of Gary’s father, Paul Fields.
Lory & Marvin Glickman in loving memory of Lory’s mother, Rose
Brodsky.
Marvin & Lory Glickman in loving memory of Marvin’s father,
Michael Glickman.
Morton Godlas in loving memory of his father, Aaron Godlas.
Morton Godlas in loving memory of his wife, Roz Godlas.
Morton Godlas in loving memory of his mother, Bessie Porter.
Morton Godlas in loving memory of his mother-in-law, Sarah
Fishkind.
Morton Godlas in loving memory of his brother-in-law, Abraham
Fishkind.
Morton Godlas in loving memory of his brother-in-law, Gerald
Fishkind.
Morton Godlas in loving memory of his brother-in-law, Samuel
Fishkind.
Paul Gurewitz in loving memory of his father, Albert Gurewitz.
Jeanne & Dale Halliday in loving memory of Jeanne’s mother, Sadie
Berman Nahum.
Donna Hallwerck in loving memory of her brother, Lawrence Singer.
Donna Hallwerck in loving memory of her stepmother, Gertrude
Singer.
Donna Hallwerck in loving memory of sister-in-law, Jean Hallwerck.
Judith Hardaker in loving memory of her fiancé, Ed Ferraro.
Paul & Dorothy Hartstein in loving memory of Paul’s mother, Clara
Hartstein Budnick.
Bobbi Horowitz in loving memory of her father, Jacob Horowitz.
Sandra & Gerald Joffe in loving memory of Sandra’s father, Milton
Levey.
Gerald & Sandra Joffe in loving memory of Gerald’s mother, Jeannie
Joffe.
Paddy Kaller in loving memory of her Machetuneste, Bernice Stelling.
Dorothy Levin in loving memory of her mother, Anne Roth.
Dorothy Levin in loving memory of her sister, Sylvia Beach.
Mark Levinstein in loving memory of his father, Abraham Levinstein.
Mark Levinstein in loving memory of his mother, Dena Levinstein.
Paul & Susanna Levitt in loving memory of Paul’s parents, Ed &
Dorothy Levitt.
Danny & Sammy Levy in memory of Robert Jonathan Stepner,
beloved brother of Danny, beloved uncle of Sammy.
Nancy & Steve Levy in loving memory of Nancy’s father, Robert
Reitzes.
David & Irene Leib in loving memory of David’s mother, Mary Leib.
Jim & Nancy Linden in memory of Jim’s beloved stepfather, Bob Baldwin.
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Roni Love in loving memory of her cousin, Rose Antignas.
Roni Love in loving memory of her uncle, Ben Jones.
Roni Love in loving memory of her mother, Dorothy Gelzer Lerner.
Roni Love in loving memory of her aunt, Edythe Gelzer Jones.
Carol Masters in loving memory of her husband, Mike Masters.
Marc & Diane Merrick in loving memory of Marc’s father, Marvin
Merrick.
Barbara & Arthur Miller in loving memory of Barbara’s aunt, Rebecca
Willner.
Bethlaine Moreno in loving memory of her father, Simpson Singer.
Akira Nakamura in loving memory of his wife, Meryl Gladstone.
Susy Oster in loving memory of her husband, Harry Oster.
Susy Oster in loving memory of her father, Miklos Zimmerman.
Susy Oster in loving memory of brother-in-law, Robert Oster.
Alexis & Bert Rabenn in memory of Harry Goldberg, beloved father of
Alexis.
Albert Roller in loving memory of his wife, Tiby Roller.
Moises Sanft in loving memory of his father, Moises W. Sanft.
Nancy Schindler & Jay Lentzner in loving memory of Nancy’s father,
Paul Joseph Schindler.
Lara & Kenneth Treseder in loving memory of Lara’s mother, Anita
Cherniack.
Howard & Ava Weiss in loving memory of Howard’s mother & Ava’s
mother-in-law, Harriet Weiss.
Doreen Wright Wendell in loving memory of her husband, Michael
Dale Wendell.
Barry & Rita Zamost in loving memory of Barry’s mother, Regina
Zamost.
GENERAL FUND
Binnie & Jack Berro in honor of the birth of Lila Millie Tillman,
granddaughter of Karen Zoller and David Tillman.
Linda & Rick Burney in memory of Shirley Schnee, beloved
mother of Joanne Levy.
Linda & Rick Burney in memory of Marilyn Gale, beloved mother
of Elizabeth Sharzer.
Thelma Conway in appreciation of the beautiful Purim Bag she
received from Temple Israel.
Irene Hirschland in honor of Helen Barrad’s 90th Birthday
Irene Hirschland in honor of the birth of Bea Aron’s great-grandson.
Irene Hirschland in honor of the marriage of Tybie Becker’s
granddaughter.
Dorothy Levin sends her wishes for a very Happy Birthday to Helen
Barrad.
Ronnie Levine in honor of the Purim Bag she received.
Louise Lakoff made a donation as a friend of Israel.
Bethlaine Moreno in honor of receiving her Purim “Goodie Bag”.
Eleanor Reicher in appreciation for receiving her Purim Bag even
though she lives far away and can’t drive.
Norman Slomann & Gail Webster in memory of Ronni Kaplan’s
beloved father, Buddy Gasman.
RABBI STEVEN MOSKOWITZ
DISCRETIONARY FUND
Thelma Becker in memory of Bea Bragin, beloved wife of Irving Bragin.
Binnie, Jack, Denise, Michele Berro & family sends their wishes for a
very Happy Birthday to Jackie Besley.
Al & Rita Birch in honor of Rabbi Moskowitz.
Judy & Denny Blumenthal in loving memory of Judy’s grandmother,
Eva Sreiberg.
Denny & Judy Blumenthal in loving memory of Denny’s father, Israel
Blumenthal.
Judy & Denny Blumenthal in memory of Estelle Meyerson, beloved
sister of Harriette Ellis.
Judy & Denny Blumenthal in memory of Conner Firstman, beloved
nephew of Barbara & Don Kaplan.
Judy & Denny Blumenthal in memory of Marilyn Gale, beloved
mother of Liz Sharzer.
Irving Bragin in appreciation of the kindness of Rabbi Moskowitz.
Stuart & Vicky Cahn.
William John Cousin in honor of Rabbi Moskowitz.
Harriette Ellis in appreciation for Rabbi Moskowitz’s kindness and
caring.
Linda R. Fox in gratitude to Rabbi Moskowitz.
Linda R. Fox in loving memory of her grandfather, Samuel Bass.
Arlene C. Finger in loving memory of her brother, Alan Crawford Teff.
Donna Hallwerck in fond memory of Margot Benardo.
Paul & Dorothy Hartstein in memory of Pauline Sinow, beloved
mother of Elisabeth Hutchinson.
Paul & Dorothy Hartstein in loving memory of Paul’s cousin, Alvin
Waxman.
Paddy Kaller in memory of her beloved cousin, Jerry Greenblatt.
Paddy Kaller sends her wishes to Bo Hughes for a speedy recovery.
Marian Lerner in memory of her beloved husband, William Lerner.
Marian Lerner in loving memory of Margot Benardo.
Ronnie Levine in memory of Martha & Zoli, beloved parents of Tom
Rich and Susie Rich Kritzer.
Ronnie Levine in memory of Conner Firstman, beloved nephew of
Barbara & Don Kaplan.
Fred Masback in loving memory of his wife, Leona K. Masback.
Al & Ruth Rudis in honor of the Yahrzeits of Walter Steel and Joseph
Rudis, beloved father of Al.
Burt Schild in memory of Estelle Meyerson, beloved sister of Harriette
Ellis.
Cindy Shilkret in loving memory of her husband, Wayne Shilkret.
Melanie & Dan Spellens in honor of Rabbi Moskowitz.
Karen, Tim, Lauren, Samantha Strelitz and Sabrina & Greg Weiss in
memory of Patsy Gilbert, beloved mother of Debbie Gilbert Glassman.
Ilsebill Wolfe sent her Get Well Wishes to Edna Statman.
POLLY ALEVY MEMORIAL
EDUCATION FUND
Melanie & Dan Spellens in memory of beloved Great Uncle, Joe Lichter.
Melanie & Dan Spellens in memory of Joseph Berro.
MICHAEL AVCHEN MEMORIAL
CAMPERSHIP FUND
Sandy Avchen in memory of Carey Appel’s dear grandmother.
Sandy Avchen in memory of Bob Gluckstein, beloved husband of
Rochelle Gluckstein.
Sandy Avchen in memory of Carol Roth’s dearest Arthur.
Sandy Avchen sends her wishes for Happiness and love for all the
things they are to Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Epstein.
Mimi Feldman in honor of Sandy Avchen’s Birthday.
Mimi Feldman in memory of Michael Avchen, beloved son of Sandy
Avchen.
CARING COMMUNITY FUND
Irving Bragin in gratitude for the help they received from the Caring
Committee with their recent meal of condolence.
Joy & John Fisher in memory of Marilyn Gale, beloved mother of
Elizabeth Sharzer.
LESTER ELBERT & CORINNE VAN BOEMEL
MEMORIAL CAMPERSHIP FUND
David & Joanne Feldman in loving memory of David’s grandfather,
George Elbert.
Cheryl & Allan Waterman in memory of Cheryl’s mother,
Corinne Van Boemel.
ROB & DEBBIE FELDMAN FAMILY
GOT SHABBAT FUND
Binnie & Jack Berro in loving memory of Jack’s brother, Joseph Berro.
Rob & Debbie Feldman in memory of Marilyn Gale, beloved mother
of Liz Sharzer.
Janice Wood & Leon Neumann in loving memory of Brandon Thorpe,
son of Sandi Thorpe.
HIGH HOLY DAYS FLOWER FUND
Bea Aron in honor of Helen Barrad’s very special 90th Birthday.
Bea Aron in loving memory of Adele Hirsch.
HOMELESS ASSISTANCE FUND
Binnie & Jack Berro in loving memory of their uncle Joe Lichter.
Binnie & Jack Berro in memory of Estelle Meyerson, beloved sister of
Harriette Ellis.
Harriette Ellis & Frank Weinberger in loving memory of Estelle
Meyerson, beloved sister of Harriette.
Jean Feldman in memory of Estelle Meyerson, beloved sister of
Harriette Ellis.
Paddy Kaller in memory of Estelle Meyerson, beloved sister of
Harriette Ellis.
Robin & Alan Lilien in memory of Estelle Meyerson, beloved sister of
Harriette Ellis.
Carol Masters in memory of Estelle Meyerson, beloved sister of
Harriette Ellis.
Mona Panitz & Ed Zwieback in memory of Estelle Meyerson, beloved
sister of Harriette Ellis.
Norman & Sheila Pokras in memory of Estelle Meyerson, beloved
sister of Harriette Ellis.
Sadie & David Sacks in memory of Estelle Meyerson, beloved sister of
Harriette Ellis.
Barbara Wolfe in honor of Helen Barrad’s very special 90th Birthday.
Barbara Wolfe in memory of Estelle Meyerson, beloved sister of
Harriette Ellis.
JOYS OF JEWISH LEARNING FUND
Nancy & Jeff Barrad in honor of Helen Barrad’s 90th Birthday.
Tybie Becker in honor of Helen Barrad’s special Birthday.
LIBRARY FUND
Jean Feldman in loving memory of her mother, Eva Berliner.
Jean Feldman in loving memory of her cousin, Audrey Green Frank.
Jean Feldman sends her well wishes to Paul Hillinger.
Bill Gould purchased a copy of “National Geographic Who’s Who in
the Bible: Unforgettable People and Timeless Stories from Genesis to
Revelation” as a donation to the Temple Israel Library.
MUSIC PATRONS FUND
Marcie & John Blumberg in loving memory of Marcie’s grandmother,
Sarah Wilkofsky.
Joyce Hayes Harn in memory of Libby Cowan, beloved mother of
Teri McCasland.
Marc & Diane Merrick in support of Cantor Marvin Finnley’s CD
project.
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David York in memory of Libby Cowan, beloved mother of
Teri McCasland.
ORGAN REFURBISHMENT FUND
Harriette Ellis & Frank Weinberger in honor of Leon and Barbara
Shoag on their fantastic Birthdays and their Anniversary.
Marlene & Burrell Ross in loving memory of Marlene’s mother,
Sylvia Berger.
Elisa & Nico Turien in support of the 7th grade field trip to Jewish
World Watch-Walk to End Genocide.
Simona & Richard Wildman in honor of the Wedding Anniversary of
David & Marilyn Wildman.
RABBI WOLLI KAELTER Sabbath Fellowship
Jean Feldman special message to June & Herman Rubin-“Todah
rabah, grazie, merci beaucoup, gracias and thank you with love for your
kindness”.
Dodie Robbins in memory of Harriette Ellis’s beloved sister,
Estelle Meyerson.
Dodie Robbins in memory of her beloved father-in-law,
Charles Rabinowitz.
Dodie Robbins in honor of Helen Barrad’s special Birthday.
THE SPEIZER YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
FUND (FOUNDATION)
Nancy & Mark Speizer in honor of Helen Barrad’s 90th Birthday.
TORAH CENTER FUND
Burrell & Marlene Ross in loving memory of Burrell’s mother,
Sylvia Ross.
Get Well Wishes To...
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Sylvia Coonen
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Please Support our Sponsors
Malinow
&
Silverman
Mortuary
Randy M. Ziegler, President
Sandra B. Fine
Toll Free (800) 710-7100
Family owned and operated
FD487
This Space could be yours
Don’t miss the opportunity to reach interested
members of our Temple Israel family and
the Long Beach Jewish Community.
Sponsorship Rates
Full Page
1 month
$ 200
Annual (11 Issues)
$1,100
Half Page
1 month
$ 150
Annual (11 Issues)
$ 825
Quarter Page 1 month
$ 100
$ 550
Annual (11 Issues)
Business Card 1 month
$
50
Annual (11 Issues) $ 275
Deadline is the 10th of the month. Please contact
Michelle in the Temple Office at [email protected]
This Space could be yours
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
Paid
269 Loma Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90803
Office: 562.434.0996 • Fax: 562.434.0252
Website: www.tilb.org
Change Service Requested
Cantor Marvin Finnley
Is Travelin’ On...
Come celebrate his 30 years with us
and bid him adieu and shalom
SATURDAY
June 14, 2014
atTempleIsrael
269LomaAvenue,LongBeach
5:30 p.m. Free Farewell Concert & Reception
with Cantor Finnley and our Temple Israel Choir
A collection of light musical selections
7:00 p.m. Farewell Dinner -$36perperson
Please RSVP to Charmaine
(562) 434-0996 ext 100
by Friday, June 6
Permit No. 180
Long Beach, CA