BULLETIN - Wilshire Boulevard Temple

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Volume 95, Number 16 • August 15, 2008
INtroducinG our new prayer book
Mishkan T’filah
F
or some, the discipline of prayer is
difficult; speaking of it is practically
pointless. For others, prayer is the essence
of being a Jew.
We are deeply excited by the birth of a
new prayer book for the Reform Movement,
Mishkan T’filah. The appearance of any new
prayer book—the heart and soul of Jewish
thought, faith, yearning, wonder, gratitude,
our outpourings to God—is cause for profound celebration. At Wilshire Boulevard
Temple, we have unique reasons to rejoice, as
Mishkan T’filah is only the third prayer book
to be used in our history as a Reform congregation. We’ve been served well by the Union
Prayer Book, as well as Shabbat Worship, created by Rabbi Fields with great love for our
community—and now Mishkan T’filah.
Some of you know that we’ve been
integrating Mishkan T’filah in a variety of
formats into our prayer opportunities for
several years now. It’s used by our youth in
our Center for Learning and Engagement
and Brawerman Elementary School, and
at our Shabbat Minyan and Soul Sounds
Shabbat as well. In the fall, we will adopt it
as our regular Shabbat evening and morning siddur.
Mishkan T’filah contains many
wonderful features. The editor, Rabbi Elyse
Frishman, conceived of a brilliant device
whereby every two-page spread contains a
traditional prayer with translation and full
transliteration on the right page, and alternative English readings on that prayer’s theme
on the left. Each page ends with the traditional chatimah (closing). Mishkan T’filah
encourages individual prayer alongside and
in addition to the congregational voice, and
offers a full array of traditional and contemporary liturgy.
Of course, the success of Mishkan
T’filah ultimately rests with us—each and
every one of us. For those to whom prayer
comes easily, you will find great fulfillment.
If you find prayer difficult, here’s an opportunity to explore Jewish prayer, in its rich
tradition, as it addresses all matters of the
heart and spirit: from physical well-being
to connection to God; from daily mantras
to universal prayers for peace; from the
whispered plea for help to the proud pronouncement of gratitude; from isolation to
community; from sadness to exultation.
All of this and more is inside the
pages of Mishkan T’filah. Let’s open it
together, over and over again. There, we’ll
find wonder and beauty, meaning and
purpose—ourselves, each other, God…
eternity.
Baruch ata Adonai eloheinu melach
ha-olam: she-he-che-yanu, v’kiy’-manu,
v’higi’anu—laz’man hazeh.
Praise to You, Adonai our God,
Sovereign of the Universe, for giving us life,
sustaining us, and enabling us to reach this
sacred moment!
Cantor Don Gurney
In This Issue
A Mitzvah Without
a Blessing?
Ask Nike!
THANK
YOU
Early Childhood Center
PARENTS!
THE SIX SENSES
This Week’s Torah Portion
STEP ASIDE MOSES
Va’etchanan | Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11
“N
o, no, no. No, David! No!” The ever-popular children’s
book No, David! is always a source of giggles and huge
smiles. But there’s nothing funny when a genuine request is
made and the reply is “no.” Human nature seems to fight “No,
you can’t eat that,” and “No, you have to rest 20 minutes before
you get back into the pool.” We all want to have things our way.
This week’s Torah portion places God and Moses in an
unenviable dialogue. This is the biggest “no” of the Torah,
as it were. God tells Moses—our chosen leader, who talks
directly to God, delivers us out of Egypt, brings us the law,
makes water spring forth from a rock, has to deal with kvetching and complaints from 600,000 Israelites traveling without
running water or air conditioning—that he will not enter
the Promised Land. And as far as God is concerned,
God is really our leader,
the one who has chosen us,
delivered us from Egypt,
given us law, and also puts
up with our kvetching,
listens to us and is the
source of our prayers.
no is NO. God retorts, in a way, with the words of the Shema:
“Listen, oh Israel, Adonai our God, Adonai is One.” We listen
to God. God is really our leader, the One who has chosen us,
delivered us from Egypt, given us law, and also puts up with
our kvetching, listens to us and is the source of our prayers.
Unfortunately for Moses, the time has come for him to step
aside. Our people must move forward to be tested and thrive
in a new land.
Rabbi Elissa Ben-Naim
Tikkun Olam
ews are a people of endless gratitude. From our first breath
in the morning to the last moment before we sleep, there
are blessings for practically every situation we can imagine. We
thank God for the simple fact we have awakened to another day,
for encountering life; we even bless God as we stand before the
graves of loved ones. Yet for all these—as well as for the many
other obvious—opportunities to voice our gratitude, there’s
one mitzvah, one sacred obligation, for which we Jews remain
uncharacteristically silent: the mitzvah of doing tikkun olam.
Why wouldn’t we bless acts of repairing the world? First
of all, to praise God in the midst of helping others could lead us
(or others) to imagine it’s good for people to be in need so we
can improve their lives. Would that it were, no one would need
a bag of food or shelter from life’s storms—that would truly be a
messianic era. There’s an argument that reciting a blessing in the
presence of those less fortunate could create a situation where
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our people would compete, perhaps unethically, to be “top dog”
in doing tikkun olam, and competition is definitely not what
this mitzvah is about. Finally, blessing God for a world in need
of repair is simply nonsensical, since what needs mending—
whether the environment, the community or an individual—is
most often a result of human misbehavior, and not something
for which we would hold God responsible.
What’s a good Jew to do? I don’t know who in the marketing department at Nike did the research and development, the
focus groups or the design concept, but one thing is for sure—
their motto is also ours when it comes to making the world a
better place: JUST DO IT.
Rabbi Stephen Julius Stein
To learn more about tikkun olam at Wilshire Boulevard
Temple, please contact Phyl Wallace at (213) 388-2401.
Early Childhood Centers
THANK YOU PARENTS!
T
he Parent Association here at the Mann Family Early
Childhood Center never sleeps. We wish to thank all of
our amazing parents who volunteer throughout the year; our
school wouldn’t be the one we all know and love without your
tireless support. Day or night, school year or summertime, there
are always plans being finalized, copies being made and new,
exciting activities being planned!
This past school year, we had several parents express an
interest in having speakers come in to discuss relevant topics.
Our amazing parents wanted it, they planned it—and now we
happily introduce our new Parent Association committee that
will be bringing in a variety of speakers throughout the year. The
series will include Dr. Francine Kaufman, who will talk about
raising healthy children, and Pattie Fitzgerald, founder of Safely
Ever After, Inc., just to name a few. The series is going to be an
amazing resource for everyone. We’re all so excited about this
new opportunity. Again, thank you to our fabulous Parent Association for all that you do!
Arezou Berghoff - Parent Association Vice President Nursery School, Lorin
Michaels – Parent Association Vice President Nursery School , Merav
Broder – Parent Association President Nursery School.
For more information about the Parent Association or to
get involved, please contact the Early Childhood Center
office at (213) 388-2401.
Wilshire Boulevard Temple Camps
THE SIX SENSES
Written at Camp Hess Kramer, Malibu,
CA. 2008
We all know of the five senses:
sight, taste, hearing, feeling, and smell.
But there is one more:
the sense of happiness, togetherness.
On Shabbat, we feel this sense.
We pray together, swaying as we go.
We feel calm, and at ease.
We feel happy, at home when we are united.
From the first three stars in the sky,
to the moment of smelling the sweet,
fulfilling aroma of spices, we are one.
The sensation of joy and comfort is with us,
because on Shabbat, we are together.
We truly, deeply are one.
Visit the Camps website at www.wbtcamps.org
Developments
WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TEMPLE’S NEW
“URBAN PIONEERS”
ENJOY LIFE IN THE CITY AND
THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD TEMPLE
I
n 2005, when the Temple commissioned a demographic
study of the neighborhoods surrounding our historic sanctuary, we learned that the Jewish population in the urban center
of Los Angeles had grown by 30 percent in the preceding five
years. With the opening of the Erika J. Glazer Nursery School
this fall, that statistic now has a human face with the enrollment of approximately 50 new families in the Glazer Nursery
School programs. These families share a common bond—enjoying the lifestyle of a changing and reviving city while seeking
a strong Jewish foundation.
For Rebekah and her husband, Jason, “establishing a
relationship with a synagogue was important when we joined
two years ago so we could continue the circle of Jewish life
when we began our family.” Rebekah grew up as an urbanite,
in downtown Kansas City, but traveled daily to the suburbs to
attend the Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy. “Giving the same
opportunities to our children is important to me,” she says.
She and her husband, Jason, live in Park La Brea and enjoy all of its amenities and neighborhood features. “I can walk
to the Farmer’s Market, the Grove, Pan Pacific Park and the
LACMA museum complex,” says Rebekah. The Park La Brea
has numerous fountains and micro parks—so it all makes for a
wonderful lifestyle.”
Their son was born in October, 2007, and when Rebekah
read about the Temple’s new nursery school in the bulletin,
the Callaways became one of the first families at the parenting
center. “We’ll continue with Mommy and Me until he starts
nursery school, and then hopefully he’ll go the
Temple’s day school. Without family here on the West Coast,
our Temple family becomes even more important.”
Mindy and Adam and their son, age 21 months, share
many of the same sentiments. Mindy, the director of strategic
partnerships at the Milken Institute, grew up in Loveland, CO,
in the only Jewish family in town, and had to travel to a temple
in neighboring Ft. Collins. With the Temple Campus a scant
three miles from their Miracle Mile home, they’re excited to see
the Temple investing in our historic campus and committed to
being a vital part of our city. Says Mindy, “We’re thrilled to be
involved in a Temple that is part of Los Angeles’ diverse, urban
fabric.”
But the real dividend for her family is that he loves the
parenting center program and is an enthusiastic participant in
the “Tot Shabbats.” Mindy says he loves to sing the “Shabbat
Song” with its chorus of “bim bam bidi bidi bam” and notes
“it’s as familiar to him as ‘Old McDonald.’ It’s wonderful to see
my son already developing a sense of Jewish identity—I had no
idea it could happen at such an early age!”
Like the Rebekah and Joason, Minday and Adam view
Wilshire Boulevard Temple as a long-term experience for their
family. “We’re going to be part of this community our whole
lives,” says Mindy. “We got married at Wilshire Boulevard
Temple; now Max will become a bar mitzvah here, he’ll go to
the camps and schools and will make lifelong friendships with
the children he meets here. We know the historic Wilshire
Boulevard Temple campus will create an important community, so we’re investing in it and encouraging others to do the
same.”
Gina Lobaco
Director of Development
Upcoming Events
Santa Monica Food Pantry
PARTNERSHIP Opening Soon!
Members only
Temple Tour & Nosh with Rabbi Steve Leder
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Sunday, September 14, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 2, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
We are elated to announce our partnership with OPCC as we
begin staffing their food pantry with Wilshire Boulevard Temple
volunteers each Sunday morning beginning September 7.
We are celebrating the 20th anniversary of our Temple Campus
Food Pantry by “doubling the mitzvah” and partnering in another
pantry, this one to feed the homeless. Much like its counterpart at
the Temple Campus, the Santa Monica Pantry will operate every
Sunday and we need you - particularly “Westsiders” to volunteer.
Congregants from ages 5 to 95 are welcome for a variety of
opportunities! For more info, email Phyl at [email protected] or
call her at (213) 388-2401.
www.wbtla.org/events/item/204/tikkun_events
Reservations are limited and accepted on a first-come, first-served
basis. Other tours will be scheduled at a later time.
RSVP: Jennifer Levitt at (213) 388-2401 or [email protected]
A Salute to our Legendary
Camp Song Leaders
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Camp Hess Kramer
The sounds of summer return to camp
when the Wilshire Boulevard Temple
Camps Alumni Association honors Song Leading Legends from
1957-1989 and Haggigah Legends from 1973-1978.
For further information, please contact
Cheri Lauterbach at [email protected]
www.wbtla.org/events/item/214/youth_events
Summer Announcements
Public Tours of Historic
Wilshire Boulevard Temple
Tuesdays & Thursdays (closed on holidays)
July 10 - September 25
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Our historic sanctuary constantly draws visitors who wish to view
one of L.A.’s historic landmarks. Now that the City of Los Angeles
has installed an “Angels Walk®” stanchion outside the Wilshire
Boulevard monument as part of its “Self-Guided Historic Trails”
program, the Temple is seeing an increase in visitors. Located
between two subway stops on the LA Metro’s Purple Line, the
Temple is also easily accessible by public transportation.
So back by popular demand, the Temple is reintroducing guided
tours beginning this summer. Learn all about “The Synagogue That
Hollywood Built” including the beautiful art glass windows and the
famous Warner Murals. These tours are free and open to the public.
Tours will resume again after High Holy Days. Check the Temple
website for future updates.
Reservations are encouraged. Call Jennifer Levitt - 213 388 2401.
www.wbtla.org/events/item/202/temple_events
It’s
CENTER FOR LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL REGISTRATION IS ONGOING
THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER!! It’s not too late to sign up!
Don’t forget to submit registration for your children to attend
Wilshire Boulevard Temple’s Center for Learning and Engagement.
We have a great year planned and we really look forward to seeing
your kids there!
Sunday classes begin: September 14th, 2008
Tuesday classes begin: September 16th, 2008
Wednesday classes begin: September 17th, 2008
For any questions regarding registration, call Shira at
(310) 445-1280 x150.
Call for Ushers!
Would you enjoy helping us during the
High Holy Days by serving as an usher at
one of our services? We need your help!
To get information on volunteering for
this rewarding experience, contact Elaine
Lipton at (213) 388-2401.
ALL online at www.wbtla.org/events. Check it out!
Our B’nei Mitzvah
Our Temple Family
Welcome to new Temple members...
Allison Fletcher…Alvi and Joelle Hancerli and their son, Kylo…
Brian and Katie Jacobs and their sons, Noah and Bryce…Louann
Katz-Curtis and her son, Joshua…Scott Kreeger and Nancy Bercaw
and their daughter, Reva…Gregory and Michelle Nathan…Damon
Saltzburg and Kelly Silk and their daughter, Ashlyn...Adrienne
Sands…Daniel Sands…Lenny and Corrine Sands…Michael Sands…
Congratulations to…
Jennifer and Joshua Lohman on the brith and brit milah of their son,
Luke Gabriel Lohman…
Condolences to…
Bruce and Tani Isaacs on the death of his mother, Barbara Isaacs and
to grandchildren, Julien and Nicole…Marlene and David Capell on
the death of their brother in law, Charles R. Lever and to niece, Andi
and Malcolm Orland and their children, Danny and Adam…Efim and
Zoya Rudin on the death of his sister, Lyubov Machevskaya…Rabbi
Karen Fox and Mickey on the death of her uncle, Walter Schloss…
And to all immediate and extended family.
Contributions
Bernie Harris’s 90th Birthday by Claire & David
Schoenfeld
Nancy Katz on a speedy recovery by Libby &
Harve Stein
In Loving Memory Of:
Abraham Barshap by Leah Barshap & Family
Ida Berkus by Don & Ileene Berkus, Shirley &
Len Swatt, Clyde & Marg Berkus
Harry Bodek by Muriel & Gordon Bodek
Jacob Brody by Sue & Sonny Brody
Linda Cherry by Gail & Joseph Lowenstein
Dear father, Matthew Codon by Corryne
Schuster
Ruth Fabrick by Myrna & Howard Fabrick
Irving Feiger by Claire Feiger
Leon Feldman by Mimi Feldman
Ozjasz Friedman by Simon Friedman
Jack Galindo by Merle Galindo
Gloria George by Brooks, David & William
Hilliard
Sadie Greenberg by Susan & Harold Greenberg
Dovey Grossman by Reva & David Pauker
Dovey Grossman by Marchell & David Hilliard
Bella Harris by Robert Harris
Leonora Harris by Salli & Bernard Harris
Michael Harris by Salli & Bernard Harris
Herman Hirsch by Irma Strumpf
David Joseph by Marla & Michael Kantor &
Family
Alexander Kabatchnik by Adi & Jerry Greenberg
Estelle Klein by Jill Freeman
Sarah Kohn by Relba Imerman
Denise Korman by Marietta Bach
Louis Kozberg by Fay Kozberg
Gil Levenson by Gary, Karen, Rachel & Hannah
Zelcer
George Lewis by Hilda Hochberg
Roslyn Lyon by Sherri & Arnold Nelson
My mother, Lyubov Machevskaya by Izabella &
Michael Kleemoff
Henry Miller by Phyllis Kassel
Theresa Rauss by Laura Rauss
Phil Rosenbaum by Libby & Harve Stein
Pearl Rosenthal by Phoebe & David Rosenthal
Walter Schwartz by Salli & Bernard Harris
Irving Schwartz & Soletta Schwartz by Salli &
Bernard Harris
Lois Wolff by Margie & Ted Wolff
ANN AND SAM BERNSTEIN
CHILDREN’S LIBRARY
In Loving Memory Of:
Ann Bernstein by Lynn Bernstein
Jerome Toffler by Joni Gordon
TIKKUN OLAM SOCIAL
ACTION FUND
FOOD PANTRY
In Honor Of:
Rabbi Stein Julius Stein for officiating at the
funeral of Charles Lever by Pamela Lever
Rabbi Stein Julius Stein for officiating at the
unveiling of Lester Mojofis by Renata & Perry
Lubens
In Loving Memory Of:
Joseph Brandel by Jack, Myra, Jeffrey, Brooke &
Andrew Porter
Rhoda Brandel by Jack, Myra, Jeffrey, Brooke &
Andrew Porter
Arthur Hartman by Ruthie & Steve Loeb
Michael Krevin by Helen Lewis & Marvin Meyer
Beverly Mandell by Jeffrey Mandell
Jennie Markowitz by Ann Markowitz & Richard
Waldow
Ruth Mindling by Lewis Family
Beatrice Polevoi by Ann Markowitz & Richard
Waldow
Edna Mae Ross by Julia Frishtick & Steven Butnik
Yehiel Tabachnick by Doris & Naum Tabachnick
Celia “Simmy” White by Janet & Tony Jonas
& Family
LILI AND JON BOSSE LIBRARY
FUND
In Loving Memory Of:
Bernard Leisner by Lynda & William Leisner
In Loving Memory Of:
Charlotte Gordon by Doris & Naum Tabachnick
Meredith Fishman and her July 26th Birthday by
Nancy Mintz
WILSHIRE BOULEVARD
TEMPLE CAMPS
In Loving Memory Of:
Bob Cowen by June Blumkin & Family
Odette Oliensis by Rachelle & Sheldon Lewenfus
Steven Shaw by Dr. and Mrs. Robert Shaw
RABBI ALFRED WOLF CAMP
FUND
In Honor Of:
The birth of Andrew Masami Tarica by Laurie
& Paul Kelson
In Loving Memory Of:
Harold Garber by Joyce & Robert Wolf
Father & grandfather, Max Liberman by Rita &
Marcy Norton
Alicia Lindheim by Marilyn & Bill Lindheim
Brother, Louis Weger by Deana & Alvin
Rosenthal
Grandma, Lillian Weinberger by Plotnik Family
Cy Wolken by Susie & Paul Roberts & Family
ALLAN CHATKIN
CAMPERSHIP FUND
In Loving Memory Of:
JUDITH WOLF LEE MEMORIAL
CAMP FUND
PRAYER BOOK DEDICATION
FUND
In Loving Memory Of:
In Honor Of:
Henry Brandler by Mona Brandler
Michael Etzioni by Lana Etzioni
Max Isenberg by Susan & Edwin Isenberg
BERNARD SINGER ADULT
EDUCATION MEMORIAL
LECTURE FUND
In Loving Memory Of:
Dovey Grossman by Beth Singer
Bernard Singer & Rose Joffe by Beth Singer
Bernard Singer by Beverle & Michael Singer
ANAT BEN-ISHAI
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Honor Of:
Max Hofheimer Moss’s Bar Mitzvah by Natalie
Blake & Steven Schwartz & Family
Judith Wolf Lee by Elly & Dan Wolf
Judith Wolf Lee by Miriam Wolf
CHARLES BENDIT
CAMPERSHIP FUND
In Honor Of:
YONI LICHT CAMPERSHIP
FUND
In Loving Memory Of:
Marty Siegel by Miryam & Dr. Sam Tarica
THE CENTER FOR RELIGIOUS
INQUIRY FUND
Linda & Peter Rhein
In Honor Of:
The marriage of Rabbi Stephen Julius Stein
& Stephen Ariel Miller by Marilyn & Harvey
Schneider
The marriage of Rabbi Stephen Julius Stein &
Stephen Ariel Miller by Jeanne Gerson
Rabbi Stephen Julius Stein for officiating at our
wedding by Stuart Lampert & Stephen Tomar
Me and my family by Irene Saltzman
In Loving Memory Of:
Charles Bendit by May Bendit & Family
Beloved husband & father, Eugene Borson by
Harriet, Mark & Daniel Borson
Barbara Isaacs by Nadine & Stephen Breuer
SILLS CAMPERSHIP FUND
In Loving Memory Of:
Samuel Sills by Susan & Tom Casamassima
Samuel Sills by Robin & Robert Sills
HOWARD KAPLAN
CAMPERSHIP FUND
Robert Raful
THE DARFUR PROJECT
In Honor Of:
Sunday, August 24, 2008
FOOD PANTRY
Underwritten by
Pamela Lever
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Stuart Lampert & Stephen Tomar’s marriage by
Jeanette Lampert
In Loving Memory Of:
Max & Tom Moss’s B’nei Mitzvah by Sabine
Hoppner
Max & Tom Moss’s B’nei Mitzvah by Carly
Alsbach
Max & Tom Moss’s B’nei Mitzvah by Lester Bise
Max & Tom Moss’s B’nei Mitzvah by Stephen
Bucher
Max & Tom Moss’s B’nei Mitzvah by Michele &
Kenneth Feinswog
Max & Tom Moss’s B’nei Mitzvah by Antonia
Friedlander
Max & Tom Moss’s B’nei Mitzvah by Dorothy &
Charles Goldman
Max & Tom Moss’s B’nei Mitzvah by Kevin
McCarthy
Max & Tom Moss’s B’nei Mitzvah by Kirsten
Moreno
Max & Tom Moss’s B’nei Mitzvah by Marcia
Hofheimer & Melvin Morrison
Max & Tom Moss’s B’nei Mitzvah by Warren
Morrison
Max & Tom Moss’s B’nei Mitzvah by Suzanne &
Dr. Gary Moss
Max & Tom Moss’s B’nei Mitzvah by Leigh
Hofheimer & Jon Nachman
Max & Tom Moss’s B’nei Mitzvah by Carolyn
Osman
Max & Tom Moss’s B’nei Mitzvah by Richard
Reisman
Max & Tom Moss’s B’nei Mitzvah by Mindy
Schneider
Max & Tom Moss’s B’nei Mitzvah by Brian
Strelitz
Max & Tom Moss’s B’nei Mitzvah by Susan &
Leonard Uhley
Max & Tom Moss’s B’nei Mitzvah by Judy & Dr.
Stefan Zweig
Tom Hofheimer Moss’s Bar Mitzvah by Natalie
Blake & Steven Schwartz & Family
Tilly Reiners as she departs for college by Herbie
Schwartz & Family
The marriage of Rabbi Stephen Julius Stein &
Stephen Ariel Miller by Laurie & Paul Kelson
Thank you to those
individuals and families
who have chosen either
to underwrite ($1,000) or
sponsor ($500) a week of
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food. If you are interested
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in joining this effort,
please contact Gina Lobaco at (213)
388-2401 or
[email protected].
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In Honor Of:
MEREDITH FISHMAN
MEMORIAL FUND
Bertha Bernstein by Janet Gross
In Loving Memory Of:
SISTERHOOD PULPIT
FLOWER FUND
In Loving Memory Of:
In Loving Memory Of:
In Honor Of:
Father, Alfred Boehm by Sady Kahn
Liz Gebler by Lisl Nathan
Barry Forman’s Birthday by The Brown Family
Cantor Don Gurney by Judy Frank
Cantor Gurney on the occasion of Michael
Sugerman’s Bar Mitzvah by Ellen & Steve
Sugerman
Ilse Erlanger by Sandra Chatkin
Ilse Erlanger by Tammy Chatkin Newman &
Robin Chatkin Arencibia
Bernie Harris’s Special Birthday by Walter
Schwartz
In Loving Memory Of:
In Honor Of:
AUDREY AND SYDNEY IRMAS
CAMPUS
CLERGY FUND
Rabbi Leder for the naming of our grandson,
Barron Joseph Linnekens by Diana & Bob
Grycan
Rabbi Stephen Julius Stein & Stephen Ariel
Miller’s marriage by Sue & Rick Frankel
Rabbi Leder conducting the service of Dorothy
Matloff by David & Yana Matloff
Rabbi Leder on the occasion of Michael
Sugerman’s Bar Mitzvah by Ellen & Steve
Sugerman
MUSIC PUBLICATION FUND
Mitzvah Goreret Mitzvah—Doing
a mitzvah leads to more.
Max & Tom Moss’s B’nei Mitzvah by Pamela
Brenna
We appreciate your generous donations. An $18 minimum donation is required for each acknowledgment card.
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In Honor Of:
Minnie Grant by Arthur Gardner
Lena Tabachnick by Doris & Naum Tabachnick
& Family
Husband, Billy Young by Gloria Young
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RABBI EDGAR F. MAGNIN
FUND
Schedule of Shabbat Worship & Study
FRIDAY, August 22
Friday, August 29
Erev Shabbat Services
Rabbi Fox and Cantorial Soloist
Marcus Feldman
Temple Campus - 6:00 p.m.
Erev Shabbat Services
Rabbi Stein and Cantorial Soloist
Elisa Waltzman
Temple Campus - 6:00 p.m.
Rabbi Stein and Cantor Caro
Irmas Campus - 6:00 p.m.
Rabbi Leder and Cantor Gurney
Irmas Campus - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 23
Saturday, August 30
Torah Study
DEUTERONOMY Ekev 7:12 - 11:25
Rabbi Fox
Temple Campus - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Torah Study
DEUTERONOMY Re’eh 7:12 - 11:25
Rabbi Goodman
Temple Campus - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Shabbat Services
Rabbi Stein and Cantor Gurney
Temple Campus - 10:30 a.m.
Rabbi Leder and Cantorial Soloist
Pam Simmons
Irmas Campus - 10:30 a.m.
Shabbat Services
Rabbi Fox and Cantor Gurney
Temple Campus - 10:30 a.m.
Rabbi Stein and Cantor Caro
Irmas Campus - 10:30 a.m.
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Clergy
Rabbi Steven Z. Leder, Pritzker Chair of Senior Rabbinics
Rabbi Karen L. Fox, M.F.T.
Rabbi Elissa Ben-Naim
Rabbi Stephen Julius Stein
Rabbi David Eshel
Cantor Don Gurney
Rabbi Harvey J. Fields, Ph.D., Emeritus
Board of Trustees
Julie Miller, President
Lauren Leichtman, Vice President
Richard Pachulski, Vice President
John Schulman, Vice President
Mary Brussell, Secretary
Steven Romick, Treasurer
Stephen Davis, Alyce de Toledo, Alan J. Epstein, Michael Flesch, Jami Gertz,
Andrew E. Haas, Teri Hertz, Susan Adler Jannol, Richard Kurtzman, Donald Levy,
Richard Powell, Steve Sugerman
Bruce A. Friedman, Immediate Past President
Barry Edwards, Counsel
Honorary Board Members
Lionel Bell, Howard M. Bernstein, Audrey Irmas
Administration
Howard G. Kaplan, Executive Director
Carol Bovill, Director, Early Childhood Centers
Nadine Bendit Breuer, Head of Elementary School
Vinny Green, Interim Director, Center for Learning & Engagement
Douglas F. Lynn, Director, Camps & Conference Center
Gina Lobaco, Director of Development
Jessica Accamando, Director of Communications
Rebecca Sills Nudel, Membership Director
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