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Bazman Hazeh
“In These Times”
Kislev - Tevet 5776
Andrew Straus, Rabbi
David Shukiar, Cantor
VOL. 49 NO. 3
DECEMBER 2015
Aliza Goland, Executive Director
Marcy Goldberg, Director of Education
Donna Becker, ECC Director
Peggy Frank, President, Board of Directors
Alan Greenbaum, Rabbi Emeritus
From the Rabbi’s Desk
How many miracles does Chanukah celebrate?
W
hat is the meaning of Chanukah? We are told that a
great miracle happened in Jerusalem. The Maccabees stood up
against the Greco-Syrians and fought for their freedom of
religion. They conquered Jerusalem, they cleaned the Temple and
prepared it for rededication. The final act was the lighting of the
lamps. They searched the Temple and found only a
single cruse of undefiled oil, sealed by the High
Priest. In it was oil enough for the needs of a
single day. A miracle was wrought and it
burned eight days. And so we celebrate
Chanukah to remember the oil that
lasted for 8 days.
But my friend and colleague Rabbi
David Kalb teaches the miracle really
only lasted 7 days since there was
enough oil for one day. The first day
is no miracle at all, as there was
enough oil for one day! So why do we
celebrate Chanukah for 8 days? He
suggests that Chanukah commemorates
two miracles: one human and one divine.
The human miracle was the dedication and
commitment that the Maccabees had to Jewish life and
living, the risks that they were willing to take to ensure that
Judaism survived despite persecution. The human miracle was
that they cleaned the Temple and had the faith to light the one
vial of oil, hoping and believing that it would last until enough oil
could be produced. The second miracle was God’s miracle - the
oil that should have only lasted one day lasted for 8 days. The
first day is our miracle, the other 7 days are God’s miracle.
Rabbi Kalb goes on to teach that Chanukah is an important
lesson to all of us about the partnership between humanity and
God. If we but take one step in the right direction then God will
take 7 steps in our direction. God is our partner, waiting and
hoping that we will cause miracles to happen.
As we celebrate Chanukah this year, let us remember
the dedication of the Maccabees and let us
recommit ourselves to Jewish life and living.
Each night, as you light the menorah with
your family or friends, take a moment to
appreciate the miracles that are all around
us. Take a moment to talk about what
you are dedicated to and in what ways
are you a descendant of the Maccabees
working to ensure the Jewish future.
What miracles are you taking the first
step towards?
Let us remember that
Jewish life does not just happen; it takes
hard work and commitment. It also
requires us to take risks, to believing that
miracles will happen if we act first. As David
Ben-Gurion, Israel’s first Prime Minister, taught us,
“Anyone who does not believe in miracles is not a realist.”
Wishing you and yours a joyful, happy and bright Chanukah.
l’Shalom,
Rabbi Andrew Straus
Temple Adat Elohim
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Frankly Speaking
According to BeliefNet.com, when the rabbis of Talmudic times asked, “What is
Chanukah?” — their answer focused on the purification of the Temple and the miracle of
the oil that burned for eight days, despite the fact that there seemed to be oil enough for
only a single day.
This is not a new story or a new interpretation of Chanukah but it does seem to be the
story of our financial history here at TAE. I think about our temple and our financial
strength that mostly allows for us to only take care of sustaining needs. When I think of
the oil that sustained these iconic eight days of light, I also think of you and me, and how
even with our personal limited funds, we still find a way to contribute beyond our dues to
create sustaining funds.
Now our challenge is to move beyond the sustainable factor and consider how we fund
new, exciting programs and innovations, including enhancements and new technologies
that go beyond the basics to update our temple.
Like our children preparing their Chanukah gift wish list, our temple, too, has a wish list
that goes beyond what we want to what we need – The 2016 TAE Dream Team Wish List.
Some of the items on our wish list include updating the sound system in our sanctuary to
include ear and guitar microphones, adding Wi-Fi to our classrooms and sanctuary/social
hall, updating our sanctuary’s hearing impaired sound system, updating the aesthetics and
the function of our ECC and Religious School classrooms, and updating the social hall to
make it the sanctuary of fun and community, which once defined our temple as the
destination of choice for mitzvah celebrations.
A special thank you to TAE Sisterhood for answering this call already with their $2,000
donation to purchase a new icemaker for the temple kitchen.
This year when you light your Chanukah candles and you bring light into your homes,
please consider creating a little extra light for your temple with a general or designated
donation – your end-of-the-year extra support to your home away from home, Temple
Adat Elohim.
During my High Holy Days address, I asked you to invest in Temple Adat Elohim. “How
will you know if you made a good investment? It’s up to you – will you share Shabbat
services with us, listen to your child chant from the Torah, attend your child’s preschool
graduation, share in the mitzvah of a bar or bar mitzvah for a child or perhaps adult, join
with teens for youth group events, attend an adult education program, like the one we
hosted recently where nearly 400 gathered for an educational evening on the Iran Nuclear
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CANTOR’S NOTES
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CELEBRATE SHABBAT SHIRA
(THE SABBATH OF SONG) –
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22ND AT 7:30 P.M.
Join Cantor Shukiar, the Adat Elohim Chorale, the Band of
Milk and Honey, our Junior Cantors and Shirei Elohim (our
Junior Choir) as we recall our Exodus from Egypt across the
Sea of Reeds to freedom. As we remember the song that
Moses, Miriam and the Hebrews sang at the shores of the
sea, we will experience an evening filled with music and
spirit as we take a journey through Mah Tovu and discover
its meaning through various versions spanning the
generations of Jewish music. You do not want to miss this
opportunity to study and experience Mah Tovu … this
wonderful and sometimes troubling piece of our liturgy!
TAE COLLEGE HOMECOMING SHABBAT:
FRIDAY, JANUARY 8TH AT 7:30 P.M.
TAE COLLEGE OUTREACH COMMITTEE
SENDS CARE PACKAGES TO OUR
COLLEGE STUDENTS
Temple Adat Elohim sends care packages to our college
students who are away from home in the hopes that they
can still feel their connection to our community. If you are
a member of our congregation and your child is a student
who would like to receive such a package, please send their
name and address - dates they will be home from school for
winter break, spring break, and summer break - expected
graduation date - and any food allergies, to Cantor David at
[email protected]. Our next package will be in the
fall. We are always looking for additional volunteers to help
with our committee. You can also contact Cantor David
about our Facebook page, dedicated to
sending periodic messages to our college
students. Thank you for helping to
maintain this important connection!
Share in a Shabbat service where we will welcome home
some of our college students and hear about their
experiences in school and how being a part of the Jewish
community has impacted their college experience.
Come and be inspired by our future leaders who are
making their mark on the world today.
TEMPLE ADAT ELOHIM IS THE ONLY
CONGREGATION WITH AN ALL-MEMBER
COMMUNITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA!!!
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There are many reasons why the music program at TAE is
unique among synagogues around the world. One is that
we are the only synagogue with an all-member community
orchestra. If you are interested in joining this new and
exciting part of our music program, and if you play a
musical instrument at a High School level, please send me
a note at [email protected]. We look forward to
welcoming you to our expanding symphonic family!
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Temple Adat Elohim
DECEMBER 2015
BAR/BAT MITZVAHS
December 5, 2015
Zara Aiken
daughter of
Michelle Zakson
Zara is an 8th grade student. She enjoys music, art,
horseback riding and electronic media. For her
Mitzvah project she has been working as a volunteer at the
Agoura Hills Library. Preparing for teen events is Zara's favorite
thing to do at the library. We are so proud of you, Zara, and know
you will do great! We wish you nothing but the best today! All
of our love, Mom, Abriannah, Grandmommy, Papa, Uncle
Laurence and Uncle Peter!
Summer Camp Makes a Great Chanukah Gift
Summer at a Jewish residential (sleep-away) camp is one of the best
Chanukah gifts that you can give your children or grandchildren.
Numerous studies have shown that Jewish children who attend
Jewish summer camps not only have a great experience but that
their Jewish identity is greatly increased. Campers return from the
summer being proud to be Jewish and feeling more connected to
their Jewish community. Lifelong friendships are formed and the
memories last a lifetime. I know that when my children went to
Camp Newman (the Reform movement camp in Northern
California), they would come home saying, “Camp is home; we are
just visiting with you here.” What more could we ask for than that
deep a love of camp and Jewish life and living?
There is a new camp that I want to highly recommend for those
who are looking for an excellent Jewish sports camp. Sponsored
by the URJ (the Reform movement), 6 Points Sports is North
America’s Premier Jewish Sports Camps. At 6 Points, athletes will
participate in top-level sports training alongside the beloved
traditions of Reform Jewish camping. 6 Points will be held at
Occidental College in Pasadena. Athletes will take their game to a
whole new level!
6 Points offers a unique approach to Jewish education which
promotes Jewish identity-building throughout the course of each
day. Not only will campers improve their athletic abilities, but they
will also build self-confidence, strong connections to their peers
and grow into proud Jewish athletes.” For more information, go
to http://6pointssports.org/.
For most of the past 20 summers, I have served on the faculty of
Camp Newman. It is an excellent camp located in the beautiful
Santa Rosa Hills. Newman is Jewish camping at its best. Rooted
in Jewish values and guided by Newman’s experienced staff,
Newman offers fun, immersive summer sessions that give your
child(ren) the opportunity to develop community, teamwork, selfesteem, and individual skills. For more information, go to
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December 19, 2015
Ethan Goldenberg
son of
Elicia and Dan Goldenberg
Ethan is a seventh grader at Lindero Canyon
Middle School. He enjoys Social Studies and
Spanish. He is a Boy Scout who loves playing tennis and drums
in the middle school band. His three other siblings and the
family goldendoodle, Snickers, also keep him busy. Ethan is
passionate about animal welfare; and for his Mitzvah project he is
focused on helping the Agoura Animal Shelter acquire items
needed for the animals in their care.
Special thanks and yasher koach to Casen Lieb
and our other Tzofim (peer tutors) who have
helped to guide these students through the
process of becoming a Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
Continued from page 2... “President’s Message”
Deal? Or, will you attend Torah study, participate in a social
action program that helps you to be a role model for your
children, or perhaps - attend seniors, brotherhood,
sisterhood, or ECC parents’ activity? Or will you merely
look at the legacy of Jewish education enriching the lives of
the countless that live after you and feel that indeed yes, this
is a worthy investment – a legacy that inspires you to be a
part of the fabric of TAE.”
Now I’d like to take that one step further and ask you to
consider investing in our 2016 TAE Dream Team Wish List
Initiative to make our sacred community a place that
nourishes the soul, mind, and heart. Please help us make this
year’s Festival of Lights a victory for, and a living model for,
innovation at TAE - your place to learn, grow, and connect.
To make your end-of-the-year general or directed donation,
please contact Executive Director Aliza Goland at
(805) 497-7101 or [email protected]. You may also
make
your
donation
online
at
http://www.adatelohim.org/Support. Our goal is
philanthropy at any level – however small or large – your
contribution is gratefully embraced and appreciated.
With love, respect, and gratitude,
Peggy C. Frank
President
DECEMBER 2015
Temple Adat Elohim
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YOUTH GROUP
This month AETY went to Golf N' Stuff!
Mark these dates on your calendar for
our upcoming events!
Coming up in December:
Saturday, Dec. 5th
MAETY is going to Sky High!
Saturday, Dec. 12th
JAETY will be making Latkes and Menorahs!
Sunday, Dec. 13th
AETY will be going Ice Skating!
AETY 9th-12th
JAETY 6th-8th
MAETY 4th & 5th
The Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County (JGSCV) will hold a general
meeting, co-sponsored with Temple Adat Elohim, on Sunday,
January 3, 2016 at Temple Adat Elohim - from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
The Topic:
Never Give Up - Strategies for
Taking Your Genealogy Research to the Next Level and
Finding the Previously Unfindable
This program is a collection of “I wish I knew that when I was
starting out” tips to maximize your research efforts. The speaker
will share insights learned after 20 plus years of research about
how to extract information that isn’t immediately obvious from a
wide variety of sources. Topics include names and name
variations, strategies for researching common names, revisiting
old research with new eyes, obtaining the most out of the records
you find, alternate approaches to solving genealogical problems,
differences in search engines and indexing, extracting unexpected
information from death records, the importance of geography in
searches, creative use of city directories and the importance of
persistence in genealogical research.
Speaker: Marion Werle began her family history research over 20
years ago, researching family from Lithuania, Latvia and Belarus,
who settled in the U.S., Canada and Israel. She served on the
boards of JGSCV, and JGSLA, and is a past president of the
Latvia SIG. After making the same beginner’s mistakes that we all
do, she is now focused on applying accepted genealogical research
standards to her research. She has master’s degrees in both
European History and Library Science from UCLA.
There is no charge to attend the meeting. Anyone may join
JGSCV. Annual dues are $25 for an individual and $30 for a
family. The meeting is open to the public.
The Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and
Ventura County is dedicated to sharing genealogical information,
techniques and research tools with anyone interested in genealogy
and family history.
For more information, contact: [email protected] or
contact Jan Meisels Allen at (818) 889-6616.
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DECEMBER 2015
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER
“TRADITION”
The holidays are coming and it is so easy for us (parents) to lose
ourselves amid the chaos and the preparations. The holidays can
create stress long after the guests have left and the oil smell of
frying latkes has finally left our kitchens.
How about 5 possible ways for a new approach? Here are some ideas
that you can act upon to create both meaningful new traditions and
memories that will last a lifetime for you and your family.
1. Check out the programs at TAE that your family can do
together to serve the community:
• Mitzvah Day
• SOVA Food Drive
• Winter Shelter
… just to name a few.
Designate a day that will be devoted to serving others in your
community. Encourage your family to discuss and vote on the
project that you will complete together.
There are numerous unique volunteering opportunities that exist
for families, at our temple and throughout the greater community.
2. Take a walk and make it an annual event. Whether you have a
houseful of visitors or just your immediate family, walking is a
great way to spend time with each other, let off steam, and work
off those extra latke calories. Set aside time – even just 30
minutes – to get outside and stretch your legs with your family.
Come on, everyone … this is Southern California! The weather
is most likely going to be beautiful.
Getting kids connected to nature through their senses is
important. Wildlife viewing, listening for different bird sounds,
feeling the texture of different leaves or tracing the bark on a piece
of paper, helps children to appreciate nature and the world around
them. This is really more important than ever. Nature looks a lot
different in person than on a phone, TV or electronic device. It
looks different, feels different and smells different. This is the way
we want our children to experience the world around them, not
just on a flat, one-dimensional screen.
3. Write an annual letter to your child or any special member of
your family. Start now. It is never too late to create a new
tradition. Write a yearly letter filled with your observations of
your loved one as well as hopes and dreams for the future.
Holidays are a great time to mark you child’s growth with a
special message that will be cherished for a lifetime.
4. Leave a legacy that lasts (Tikun olam) … heal the earth. Each
January for Tu B’Shevat, plant a tree in honor of your
children/family. Hold a special birthday party/ceremony in
which everyone in the family plays a part in the planting of that
tree, take lots of photos, both when the tree is planted and over
the years as it grows.
5. This year, instead of buying a gift, give a gift. This year, instead
of an exchange, make a donation in that person‘s honor.
Opportunities are all around us: Veterans’ organizations, Toys
for Tots, Jewish Family Services, SOVA. If you are by chance
shopping at a mall, they often have a special convenient place
to choose a gift for a child and drop it off right there in a
designated bin.
New traditions that you create this year with your family will be
fun. Don’t forget to relax and enjoy. The memories and lessons
you teach them alone about giving back will also last a lifetime.
May your holiday season be filled with Light, Laughter, Love,
Family and Friends!
Happy Chanukah!
Donna Becker
Director of Early Childhood Center
Continued from page 4... “Summer Camp Makes a Great Chanukah Gift”
http://campnewman.org/ or speak to Rabbi Straus.
For years, students from TAE have attended Camp Alonim, Camp
Hess Kramer/Hilltop and JCA Shalom. Each one of these camps
is a great Jewish camp. They are each slightly different. Find the
one that is best for your child.
For more information, go to:
http://www.alonim.com/
http://www.wbtcamps.org/
https://www.campjcashalom.com/
Many first-time campers are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship.
Google “One Happy Camper” for more information. Temple
Adat Elohim and each of the camps strongly believe that every
child should be able to experience Jewish summer camp. We will
do our best to ensure that finances are not a reason for a child’s
inability to attend summer camp. Need-based financial
scholarships are available. And remember that TAE Sisterhood
provides several scholarships for our students to attend Jewish
camps each year through its Marsha Fayne Campership Fund.
Application forms were distributed to all Religious School
students in early November; and additional copies are available by
contacting Marcy Goldberg. Please speak to Rabbi Straus, Marcy,
and/or the camp of your choice for scholarship information.
Rabbi Andrew Straus
DECEMBER 2015
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SISTERHOOD NEWS
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DECEMBER 2015
BROTHERHOOD NEWS
Greetings to our Brotherly Mishpucha,
Your Brotherhood Board hopes that you and yours experienced a
very Happy Thanksgiving celebration. It is time to work out so that
we can burn off our Thanksgiving dinners to be able to eat
Chanukah latkes.
TAE Brotherhood Activities:
We have our monthly Board meetings on the second Tuesday of
each month. Please come and join us. We meet in Rooms 5-6. We
also have social nights on the third Wednesday of each month,
which are held off-site.
Men’s Torah Study - Monday Evenings from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Temple Library - The Men’s Torah Study Group has a
contemplative discussion each week as they read through an
individual chapter. Please come and join them for spirited
discussion and thought provoking commentaries. For additional
information, please contact Bob Grossmann.
Upcoming Bagel Brunches:
Cybersecurity in the Digital Age - Dr. Lillian Ablon, the RAND
Corporation – Sunday, December 20, 2015
Iran and the Nuclear Agreement - Dr. Dalia Dassa Kaye, the
RAND Corporation – Sunday, January 24, 2016
The Mars Curiosity Mission: Latest Insights - Our own Dr.
Deborah Bass, NASA JPL – Sunday, February 21, 2016
Emerging from the Iron Curtain: Romanian Orphans and their
Medical Challenges - Our own Dr. Alvin Miller, MD and FAAP Sunday, March 27, 2016
Influencing the Policy Debate in an Era of Political Polarization
- Michael Rich, Esq., President and CEO of the RAND
Corporation – Sunday, May 15, 2016
Bagel Brunches start promptly at 9:15 a.m. in the Social Hall.
You may drop off your child(ren) for Religious School, enjoy the
brunch, and they’re usually over just in time to go pick up your
child(ren) after class. You may bring your significant others or
friends, too. All we ask is for an RSVP in advance, a hearty
appetite, and a modest– albeit voluntary – donation of your choice
to help offset our costs. RSVPs may be delivered to Bob Salfi at
[email protected].
Sheldon Tilles is working on a Men’s Seder for Tuesday, April 26th.
He did such a wonderful job last year that we asked him to do it
again …
Upcoming Temple Events:
Friday, December 11th, at 6:30pm - Please join us for our second
annual family-friendly holiday event 'Chanukah Happy Hour
featuring Latkes, Babkas and Vodkas'. Enjoy a variety of delicious
latkes with all the fixings. Bring your own wine or sample some of
our own. Oneg will include our annual sufganiyot (jelly donuts),
mouth-watering babkas and Chanukah cookies. This is a FREE
event for everyone. Please RSVP no later than Wednesday,
December 9th at 10am to ensure we have enough latkes for this
event. Note: This event is a nosh, not a dinner. Go to
www.adatelohim.org/Programs-Events-s/1241.htm for details on
this and other upcoming events.
Friday, December 25th, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. - The
annual Community Holiday Dinner at Thousand Oaks High
School - TAE is sponsoring. We are asking that Brotherhood
members contribute toys for less fortunate children.
As always, check Brotherhood’s page on the TAE website, or our
Facebook page, to keep informed. We need your support!
Happy Holidays,
Stuart Goodman
Brotherhood President
RABBINIC TRANSITION TEAM REPORT
Save the Date: February 26–28, 2016
Rabbi Straus’ Installation Weekend
It’s hard to believe that the secular year is coming to a close. For
TAE, 2015 was a year of decision, and a year of change. Decisions
can be difficult, and change can be downright challenging. But
decisions also can be empowering, and change a time of
opportunity.
The end of December will mark six months since Rabbi Straus
arrived at TAE; and there have been so many occasions to begin
getting to know each other, whether at High Holy Days, Shabbats,
Circlehood get-togethers, community hikes, Tot Shabbats, Torah
study, or just dropping by the office. The positive “buzz” is
heartening, as we embrace the change and move forward to Rabbi
Straus’ Installation Weekend, February 26-28, 2016. So, please,
save the date, where we will confirm our choice, and celebrate our
future together, and the limitless opportunities that lie ahead!
We will be welcoming Rabbi Angela Buchdahl* to conduct the
Installation. As the senior rabbi of Central Synagogue in New
York City, she is a nationally known and well-respected figure in
the Reform Movement. She was featured on Newsweek’s 2012 list
of “America’s 50 most Influential Rabbis,” and is recognized for
her programming innovations, her dynamic presence on the bima,
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MIDDAH OF THE MONTH
Courage / Ometz Lev
Ometz Lev (from the Hebrew words ometz – strength, and lev – heart) refers to acts of courage. In Pirkei Avot 4:1,
the question is posed, “Who is strong or mighty ?”
The answer is, “One who overpowers his inclinations.”
Throughout history in children’s literature and fairy tales, there are
references to Ometz Lev, heroic actions. In Judaism, many of the
Biblical and traditional stories we read to our young children focus
on heroism and courage. These include holiday stories about
Chanukah, Purim and Passover. We recount how the few Maccabees
won their fight against the armies of their enemies. We describe
Queen Esther standing up to King Ahasuerus who had agreed to
a plot to kill the Jews. We learn in the Torah of Pharaoh’s cruel
edict that firstborn Hebrew children be thrown into the river and
of the bravery of Moses’ mother, Yocheved, who defied Pharaoh,
saving baby Moses by putting him in a basket in the river. As Moses
grows up, we read about his bravery in confronting cruel
taskmasters about their treatment of the Israelite slaves. We also
read how Moses, following God’s direction, stood up to Pharaoh,
demanding that the Israelites be allowed to go free.
the value or consequence of reading stories containing violence to
young children. It is essential to communicate to children that
suffering is caused by violence and that there are solutions to
conflict other than violence. There are age appropriate books that
discuss conflict and courageous solutions.
These stories teach our children about acting courageously in the
face of danger and overcoming fear. We often wonder about the
value of sharing stories about violence with children. Do these
stories provoke fear in children who already live in a world filled
with danger? Or, will these stories help them become courageous?
Children need courage to overcome situations that are fearful to
them. Children’s fears may include everyday situations like
sleeping in their own bed, separating from parents, or participating
in activities for the first time.
L’Shalom,
Michelle Princenthal
Mussarforchildren.com
© 2014 The Mussar Institute
In recent years, the suitability of violence in children’s stories has
been questioned by parents and teachers. Experts do not agree on
For more information about Jewish values for children, visit
http://mussarforchildren.com.
Children should be made aware of the realities
of the world - good and bad. Many experts
argue that children’s literature that includes
violence can be especially valuable in teaching
children to cope with conflict. Experts also
believe that violence has value in children’s
literature, only if it truthfully reflects characteristics of the world
that children should be aware of, no matter how much adults may
wish to protect them from those dangers.1
1
Although fairy tales often involve violent and dangerous situations, it is clear that
stories such as these can have immeasurable value in a child’s life.” Christina
Moustakis. “A Plea for Heads: Illustrating Violence in Fairy Tales.” Children’s
Literature Association Quarterly 7.2
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Continued from page 8... “Rabbinic Transition Team Report”
as well as for her appearances in the media, such as contributing
to interfaith discussions on the Today Show, and other television
appearances. Rabbi Buchdahl is the first Korean-American Jew to
be ordained both as a cantor and as a rabbi. We are highly
honored that she will be participating in this special weekend.
Straus’ Installation festivities with a special late-morning Tefillah,
followed at 11:30 a.m. by a winter “weenie roast,” to which all the
parents are invited as well! It will be a wonderful weekend for the
TAE community to honor Rabbi Andrew Straus, embrace our
present, and create our promising future.
The Installation itself will be conducted at Shabbat services on
Friday, February 26, 2016. Rabbi Buchdahl will join Rabbi
Straus and Cantor Shukiar in what promises to be a beautiful and
unique evening of music, worship and celebration. The evening
will begin with a Community Shabbat Dinner at 6:15 p.m., and
conclude with a festive Oneg. Saturday morning’s service on
February 27th will begin the day’s “Lunch & Learn,” with a
morning of study led by Rabbi Straus & Rabbi Buchdahl,
followed by aFor
catered
luncheon.
(Yum!) On Sunday morning,
more
information:
February 28th, our religious school students will join in Rabbi
Please watch for a formal invitation and RSVP to Installation
events, and for any possible changes in the schedule. The RTT
can’t wait to see everyone there!
l’Shalom,
RTT Chair – Jan Iscovich
[email protected]
*http://centralsynagogue.org/about_us/our_clergy
www.wbtcamps.org • (213) 388-2401 Ext: 2145
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Temple Adat Elohim
DECEMBER 2015
JEWISH VALUES FOR EVERYDAY LIVING
Omaitz
Courage/O
“Being deeply loved gives you strength.
Loving deeply gives you courage.”
Lao Tzu
Courage is defined as the mental or moral strength to venture,
persevere and to withstand danger, fear or adversity. It is the
staunchness of mind and the strength of the will to cope with
hardship. Courage enables you to maintain your dignity in difficult
situations, and it supports you in striving toward more noble
aspirations.
Courage is a soul-trait, and like all soul-traits it can be improved and
brought into balance, which is the goal of Mussar practice.
Courage is a state of being. You do not have to be a person who feels
courageous all of the time in order to speak and act with courage.
After all, you can be in a joyous state for a few minutes, even if you
aren’t always joyous. You can be in a serene state for a while, even if
you aren’t always serene. You can be in a centered and balanced
state, even if you aren’t always this way. The same applies to courage.
We all have the ability to access a state of courage. At times we might
find this easy, and at times it can be difficult. The more you practice
accessing courage, the easier it becomes, even in situations where you
previously weren’t able to do so.
Courage is one quality of great people. More accurately, it is a quality
that creates greatness. It is the quality of Abraham, who recognized
the Creator and was willing to give his life for this awareness. It is the
quality of Moses, who approached Pharaoh and told him, “Let my
people go.” Courage is the quality of people throughout the ages who
were willing to sacrifice everything to live a life of Torah. It is the
quality that can elevate and empower you throughout your life.
Take a moment to think of a time when you said or did something
that took courage. Yes, we all have memories of when we lacked
courage, but it is very important for your soul to remember your best
moments and to build on those memories and moments.
Surely there are many instances when we lacked the ability to control
a situation. Some people feel strongest when they feel in control, and
they feel overwhelmed when they cannot control events. You always
have the ability to control your attitude toward what occurs. Courage
enables you to maintain an inner sense of empowerment, even when
you lack the power to control external events.
For courage to be most valuable, the owner of a courageous attribute
needs to be sensitive to the feelings of others. They pay attention to
the effect of their messages and choose the most sensitive approach.
There are many instances when it takes courage to remain silent. It
might be easy to speak up, but the right action may be silence.
Someone insults you and you have the ability to respond with a
devastating knockout punch. Courage here is to NOT to say a word.
Your silence is an expression of courage. Courage like this builds selfrespect. When you face a difficult situation and you react with
dignity, you increase your self-respect.
• Have the courage to ask people for help when you need it.
• Have the courage to say,” I don’t know.”
• Have the courage to ask questions, when you don’t understand
something.
• Have the courage to push forward, even if you might make mistakes.
• Have the courage to do the will of our Creator.
May you go from strength to strength!
Michele Matis Jackman
Advanced Mussar Facilitator
Thank You … For the Cards and Candy for the Troops
Dear Students, Parents, Staff, Madrachim, Friends and Clergy:
I recently delivered all the cards and candy to “For The Troops.”
In total, the students from all grades made nearly 250 cards. In
addition, there were about 150 pounds of candy, 4 bottles of hot
sauce and a variety of holiday cards, all donated. The picture
attached shows the candy and a sampling of the cards made by
the children. As much as the candy will provide sweetness to the
lives of the troops, the messages and artwork of the children will
provide hope and meaning. Knowing the mission of “For The
Troops” and that every single item donated will go to a very good
cause gave me goose bumps when I dropped everything off. The
words “Thank You” sometimes are
not enough to fully express how our
entire TAE community came
together in an amazing act of Tikkun
Olam.
Looking forward to talking with you
soon.
B’Shalom,
David Rosenblum
Temple Adat Elohim
DECEMBER 2015
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THE TAE SENIORS (formerly The Greatest Generation)
Many thanks to Stan Steinberg for taking the wonderful pictures
during the temple’s Mitzvah Day activities on Sunday, November
8th. Your TAE Seniors were responsible for providing bagels &
cream cheese, as well as Orange Juice, for all of the nearly 100
participants who worked very hard in many activities for our
greater community, such as: clearing the foot trails in our parks,
doing clean-up at the adjacent public school, making packages for
our service personnel overseas, creating blankets for those in need,
our Junior Choir singing at one of the retirement communities,
etc. We all hope that these mitzvahs will be a blessing to those
who receive them. Special thanks to those who picked up all of
the foodstuff and drinks as well as those who manned our Bagel
Table: Stan Steinberg, Joel Lunsik, Mort Rosenthal, Bill Berger,
and Marilyn Kramer.
We invite each of you to join with all of your fellow TAE
congregants for our “Annual Chanukah Dinner & Party” on
Wednesday, December 9th starting at 6:30 p.m. This event
includes a communal Chanukiah lighting, a scrumptious buffet
dinner catered by Cielo Catering that will include mouth-watering
brisket and salmon on a plank plus all the trimmings, plenty of
delicious latkas, cake for dessert, PLUS musical selections by our
headliner , “Mark Rosen – Singin’ and Swingin’.” The costs are:
$30 for temple members, and only $33 for non-members. For
last minute reservations or to answer questions, please contact
Stan Steinberg [805-376-0422]. You still can have your own
reserved table with your friends and Havurah members. Please
come and join in on the fun!
Our next “Tuesday Social” will be our monthly “Lunch & Learn”
on Tuesday, December 1st at 1:30 p.m. We’ll enjoy a delicious
lite luncheon, celebrate December birthdays and anniversaries,
plus we’ll be entertained by our extremely talented Cantor David
Shukiar. Please plan to be with us as we sing many familiar
Chanukah songs.
On Tuesday, December 15th at 1:30 p.m., we will be delightfully
entertained by “Stu & Laurie – That’s Entertainment.” This
talented duo always presents a wonderful show that includes their
version of “Sonny & Cher,” as well as music from the Great
American
Songbook. Please come … and remember that
you are always welcome to bring along a friend or two.
If you have any questions,
[email protected].
please
contact
L’Shalom.
Bob Grossmann
President – TAE Seniors
Mitzvah Day helpers taking a break
Senior Group provided the bagels, coffee, juice for
Mitzvah Day
Participants enjoying bagels, juice
and coffee
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Temple Adat Elohim
DECEMBER 2015
DECEMBER ADULT BIRTHDAYS
December 1-7
Rosalie Bell
Melissa Conn
Leslie Weinberg
Eric Breton
Wendy Grossmann
Jackie Jorge
Shari Meyerson
Peter Reinisch
Meryll Belfor
Michael Preddy
Karen Barton
Martin Josephson
Rebecca Kinberg
Lewis Sample
Andrea Satz
Alyson Beckman
Noah Gusdorff
Ellen Kinberg
Bradley Kirsch
Bobby Steinman
Helene Cohen
Robert Herstein
Ari Markow
Patti Zeman
Barbara Greenstein
Nathan Rosenblum
Adam Southard
Erica Zide
December 8-15
Jennifer Joseph
Meredith Messe
Austin Alschuler
David Greenbaum
Tamara Lesser
William Lopshire
Heather Marcus
Darren Rosenblum
Steven Handler
Stephanie Kulle
Jill Markow
C. Rosenfeld
Ginger Bistrow
Susan Braunstein
Yasmin Braunstein
Phoebe Kleiger
Kathy Pike
Richard Trogman
Mara Abrams
Paul Artof
Lonney Gordon
Churee Josephson
Melanie Weisenfeld
Denise Arsht
Jerry Robins
Joyce Weinper
Arlene Jakubs
Sheri Meyerson
Joshua Surmani
Naomi Brown
Dori Greenbaum
Noah Grossman
David Landsman
David Model
Gail Orbach
Richard Rosen
Elaine Saperstein
Aileen Stein
December 16-23
Nicholas Benjamin
Brian Brickman
Joanne Cohen
Michael Iceland
Anita Roll
Jim Chaconas
Brian Guerrero
Melissa McConnell
Jennifer Kesner
Faye Mallinger
Rebecca Goldman
Charlene Wecker
Paul Bell
Doug Cohen
Carrie Glicksteen
Miriam Goodman
Regina Mann
Isabella Teague
Elaine Bercy
Alexandra Epler
Barry Klevs
Beverly Shapiro
Kari Gutnik
Leah Kaplan
Naomi Finkel
Carol Schmidt
December 24-31
Elissa Green
Maurina Sherman
David Yim
Stacy Pike
Jodi Feldman
Janis Iceland
Elianna Roffman
Amy Whitney
Stacey Lebowitz
Patti Murray
Brent Novak
Michael Rosen
Joe Stark
Janice Winters
Joan Bernick
Ira Pincus
Maggi Salfi
Ron Ballen
Emily Cohen
Rachel Malovany
DECEMBER CHILDREN BIRTHDAYS
December 1-7
Haley Begun
Matthew Elbaum
Stephen Herring
Madelyn Posner
Hayley Minassian
Amanda Sherter
Delaney Snyder
Alessandra Davis
Joshua Kesner
Ethan Klausner
Cooper McConnell
Marissa Schulner
December 8-15
Peter Sandberg
Emma Cohen
Skye Forster
Olivia Wolk
Isabella Greenblatt
December 16-23
Zachary Harris
Zoe Epstein
Arielle Wender
Abigail Messe
Joshua Messe
Zoe Ballen
Evan Brenner
Nathan Brenner
Addison Breton
Grace Keatts
Benjamin Schenker
Grace Teague
Eliana Gunnoe
December 24-31
Eva Catriel
Eric Goldman
Danielle Gould
Myles Slotnick
Ava Tribe
Jillian Beer
Anthony Choudhry
Everly Green
Jacob Krakower
Cayla Cohen
Harrison Novak
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DECEMBER YAHRZEITS
Madeline Asher
Terry Baker
Goldie Barman
Ira Behar
Ralph Benezra
Estelle Berg
Edna Bergson
Paul Blair
Bella Bloom
Bruce Blum
Phlip Blumstein
Morris Braunstein
Arthur Bryan
Fred Bynder
Samuel Bynder
Joseph Cohen
Simon Cohen
Charles Deschamps
Leo Diamond
Gertrude Dubin
Lillian Dubowe
Sylvia Einzig
Della Epstein
Morton Epstein
Harry Fabian
Herbert Fabian
Bess Faust
Goldie Feuer
Irene Flamm
Rita Frank
Samantha Freedman
Robert Freeman
Ron Fulop
Nathan Futterman
Leonard Ginsburg
Daniel Glasser
Mrs Frieda Glotzer
Irene Goldfadden
Philip Goldstein
Charles Grant
Idelle Greenberg
Ben Greenspan
Anna Gumpertz
Victoria Hananel
Rose Hapner
Maurice Hettler
Brian Hill
Ceil Horenstein
Rosalind Horowitz
Harry Horwitz
Joseph Housfeld
Sarah Housfeld
Maurice Iceland
Herbert Jacobson
Miles Jakl
Gertrude Joseph
Samuel Judis
Reina Kaczer
Jeanne Kay
Herman Kaye
Nicole Kehler
Roger Keller
Alex Kirsch
Sarah Klevs
Evelyn Komer
Rabbi Harold Krantzler
Abe Krupka
Dana Landsberg
Nancy Lee
Jack Leif
Chen Lin
Harry Lowy
Linda Mallinger
Joseph Marks
Nancy Marks
Henry Matis
Abraham Mestman
Anita Miller
Robert Mirkin
Harry Nadler
Eli Namanworth
Lillian Nemeroff
Irving Oberstein
Eunice Peck
Lillian Press
Julia Redholtz
Jerome Rehberg
Kay Rehberg
Benjamin Rosenthal
Leslie Rosenthal
Norman Rothstein
Elizabeth Rubenstein
Nick Ruttenberg
Ruth Saperstein
Chuck Schiff
Art Schlaifer
Robert Schneider
Herman Schoenbrun
Jerry Schur
Gertrude Schwartz
Rebecca Schwartz
Michael Shain
Rose Shain
Nyman Shanblum
Resa Shapiro
Annette Sheeler
Esther Sherman
Irving Sherman
Leon Sider
Steven Silberberg
Jack Simon
Judi Sitkoff
Morris Stearn
Ben Steinberg
Merrill Steinberg
Blanche Stern
Sara Stern
Ruth Sterneck
Herman Sturman
Lilyan Tanenbaum
E. Tipton Thompson
Jack Topkis
Martin Twersky
Arnold Vitawski
Fred Weisberg
Harry Weisenfeld
Dorothy Wharton
Ruth Wind
DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
Mara and Gary Abrams
Ruthanne and Mike Begun
Bobbie and Eugene Berg
Susan and Ronald Braunstein
Bonnie and Seth Chasin
Lisa and Jonathan Corn
Sheryl and David Drozen
Rachel and Ken Elman
Erika and Leslie Field
Shani and Morris Finestone
Judy and Sam Forusz
Peggy and Barry Frank
Erin and Steven Handler
Judy and Barry Krauss
Arlene and Ken Mars
Leean and Martin Nemeroff
Shirley and Norm Ohren
Beverly and Harry Pomeranz
April and Mark Powers
Anita and Jeffrey Rose
Marianne and Rocky Rosen
Robin and Paul Roth
Mary and Jeff Salzman
Arline and Ronald Schechtman
Pearl and Gene Solomon
Tobi and Sheldon Tilles
Michele and Steven Wexler
Melanie and Tim Wilt
Elayne and Stanley Wypyszynski
We Welcome Our New Members:
Lynne and Natt Alschuler
Lindsey and Jean-Philippe Choudhry
Our Condolences to the Families of:
Lillian Rogers, Mother of Marilyn Fine
Julius Leon Singer, Uncle of Gerri Wissot
Temple Adat Elohim
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DECEMBER 2015
We are grateful to the following for their contributions:
CHAI ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
GENERAL FUND
DONOR NAME
Susan and Paul Artof
Susan and Paul Artof
Susan and Paul Artof
Lori Crane
Debbie and Art Heisman
Marge and Jack Schlaifer
Marge and Jack Schlaifer
DONOR NAME
Judy and Sidney Kuperberg
IN MEMORY OF
Edith Artof, Mother of Paul Artof
Henry Artof, Father of Paul Artof
Geraldine Greenspan, Mother of Susan Artof
Fran Entin, Wife of Bernie Entin
Edward Mazure, Brother of Debbie Heisman
Fran Entin, Wife of Bernie Entin, With our deepest
Love and Sympathy
Sam Roth, Cousin of Jack Schlaifer
IN HONOR OF
Dan Kuperberg-In honor of being selected as lawyer
of the year. With Love.
MORTGAGE REDUCTION FUND
DONOR NAME
Bunny and Preston Beckman
Ruth and Hal Bloom
Ruth and Hal Bloom
Bea Ferber
Rita and Joseph Futterman
Rita and Joseph Futterman
Rita and Joseph Futterman
Judith and Robert Grossmann
Judy and Robert Grossmann
Gloria and Bob Meyerson
Judy and Richard Munitz
Erica and Peter Reinisch
Ellen and Gregg Southard
Stanley Steinberg
Stanley Steinberg
Irene and Mark Stern
Deidra and Ronald Stitch
Sherrie and Martin Weisman
Elizabeth Winters
Patti and Richard Zeman
Patti and Richard Zeman
IN MEMORY OF
Fran Entin, Beloved Wife of Bernie Entin
Ruth Allen, Mother of Sherry Stockham
Fran Entin, Wife of Bernie Entin
Jack and Bea Kriger
Fran Entin, Wife of Bernie Entin
Gertrude Dubin, Mother of Rita Futterman
Nathan Futterman, Brother of Joseph Futterman
Dorothy Bloom, Mother of Judith Grossmann
Fran Entin, Wife of Bernie Entin
Fran Entin, Wife of Bernie Entin
Fran Entin, Wife of Bernie Entin
Paul Reinisch, Father of Peter Reinsich
Fran Entin, Wife of Bernie Entin
Ida Steinberg, Mother of Stanley Steinberg
Ralph Wilder, Father-in-law of Stanley Steinberg
Sara Stern, Mother of Mark Stern, Grandmother of
Mitch Stern
Alvin Stitch, Father of Ronald Stitch
Fran Entin, Wife of Bernie Entin
Erwin Winters, Father of Richard Winters
Fran Entin, Wife of Bernie Entin
Lillian Zeman, Mother of Richard Zeman
(Continued...) CANTOR SHUKIAR'S DISCRETIONARY FUND
DONOR NAME
Gene and Barry Klevs
Gene and Barry Klevs
Christine and Richard Lasus
Arlene and Paul Plotkin
DONOR NAME
Michael Borovay
Lelaine and Martin Braime
Benny, Missy and Pam Conn
Robin Platt and Randy Fox
Wendy and Phil Oseas
Teri and Richard Rosen
DONOR NAME
Jerry Asher
Honey and Barry Barman
Bobbie and Gene Berg
Deborah and Ira Gabriel
Barbara and Sandy Greenstein
Kelly and Ron Hughes
Christine and Richard Lasus
Rose Marco
Rose Marco
Rose Marco
Erica and Peter Reinisch
Teri and Richard Rosen
Merry and Don Stein
IN MEMORY OF
Madeline Asher, Mother of Jerry Asher
Fran Entin, Wife of Bernie Entin
Estelle Berg, Mother of Gene Berg
John Martinis, Father of Deborah Gabriel
Ilse Freundlich, Aunt of Rabbi Andrew Straus
Frances Entin, Wife of Bernie Entin
Frances Entin, Wife of Bernie Entin
Norman Marco, Late Husband of Rose Marco Spector
Harry Zweigbaum, Father of Rose Marco Spector
Hyman Zweigbaum, Brother of Rose Marco Spector
Susanne Reinisch, Mother of Peter Reinisch
Fran Entin, Wife of Bernie Entin
Fran Entin, Wife of Bernie Entin
DONOR NAME
IN HONOR OF
Judy Arsht
Denise and Sam Arsht's 25th Wedding Anniversary
Lalaine and Martin Braime and Family Rabbi Straus-Thank you for helping Julianne get ready
for leading the Nov. 7th service
Bernie Entin
Rabbi Straus-Thank you for the Eulogy you gave at
Fran's funeral
Donnamae and Bernie Huberman
Rabbi Straus
Gloria and Bob Meyerson
Margot and Jeff Cohen’s Birthdays
CANTOR SHUKIAR'S DISCRETIONARY FUND
DONOR NAME
Susan and Ronald Braunstein
Nanette and Robert Coffin
Judy and Sam Forusz
Kailee Graham
Kailee Graham
Elisa and Robin Hirsch
IN MEMORY OF
Irene Braunstein, Mother of Ronald Braunstein
Fran Entin, Wife of Bernie Entin
Hannah Pulin, Mother of Judy Forusz
Edward Volk, Father of Kailee Graham
Dorothy Wharton, Mother of Kailee Graham
Abe Krupka, Father of Elisa Hirsch
IN HONOR OF
Cantor Shukiar for the beautiful service for my mother,
Arline Borovay
Cantor Shukiar-Thank you for your work, especially
helping Julianne prepare for Shabbat service.
Cantor Shukiar-A gift of our appreciation
Cantor Shukiar, for our beautiful wedding ceremony
Judy and Don Lucove's 50th Wedding Anniversary
Dylan Sara Rosen, Newborn Granddaughter of Teri
and Richard Rosen, Daughter of Britt and Ryan Rosen
EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
MARSHA FAYNE CAMPERSHIP FUND
DONOR NAME
Joanne Cohen
Nancy and Neal Federman
Iris and Marty Ricks
IN MEMORY OF
Joseph Cohen, Husband of Joanne Cohen
Fran Entin, Wife of Bernie Entin
Ruth Allen, Mother of Sherry Stockham
DONOR NAME
Bunny and Preston Beckman
IN HONOR OF
Joanne Cohen-Mazel Tov on the birth of your
granddaughter, Josephine Cohen Roe
PAST PRESIDENTS' EDUCATIONAL ENDOWMENT FUND
DONOR NAME
Mort Rosenthal
IN MEMORY OF
Benjamin Rosenthal, Father of Mort Rosenthal
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
DONOR NAME
Marcey and Rick Alpert
Norma Roberts
IN HONOR OF
Dan Kuperberg being named Attorney of the Year
The Jewish Wedding of Debra Abramowitz and
Dean Prober
CLERGY DISCRETIONARY FUNDS
RABBI STRAUS' DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN MEMORY OF
Sarah Klevs, Mother of Barry Klevs, Grandmother of
Lisa Zweig, Charles Klevs and Barbara Botwin
Leonard Ginsburg, Father of Gene Klevs, Zadie of
Lisa Zweig, Charles Klevs and Barbara Botwin
Frances Entin, Wife of Bernie Entin
Ida Plotkin, Mother of Paul Plotkin
YELADIM PRESCHOOL EDUCATION FUND
DONOR NAME
Iris and Ken Bragar
IN MEMORY OF
Anita Miller, Mother of Iris Bragar
DONOR NAME
Melanie Scott
IN HONOR OF
The Early Childhood Center
YOUTH PROGRAMMING FUND
DONOR NAME
Mary and Steve Forman
IN MEMORY OF
Fran Entin, Wife of Bernie Entin
DONOR NAME
Debra and Andrew Krosnoff
IN HONOR OF
Debra Abramowitz and Dean Prober's 5-year
wedding anniversary
OTHER SPECIAL FUNDS
MAZON FUND TO SUPPORT FOOD DISTRIBUTION
DONOR NAME
Judy and Richard Munitz
IN MEMORY OF
Seymour Diamond, Uncle of Richard Munitz
MUSIC & CHOIR FUND
DONOR NAME
Bunny and Preston Beckman
Tami Finkbeiner
Marilyn Novak
Marilyn Novak
Marilyn Novak
Maud Pincus
Marge and Jack Schlaifer
IN MEMORY OF
Fran Entin, Beloved Wife of Bernie Entin
Shirley Zimmerman, Grandmother of Tami Finkbeiner
Joseph Housfeld, Father of Marilyn Novak
Sarah Housfeld, Mother of Marilyn Novak
Nicole Kehler, Daughter of Marilyn Novak
Howard Pincus, Husband of Maud Pincus
Phillip Schlaifer, Brother of Jack Schlaifer
DONOR NAME
Judy Bock and Family
IN HONOR OF
Dan Kuperberg, for Lawyer of the Year Award