Menorah Message - Temple Menorah

The
February 2008
Shevat/Adar 5768
Temple Menorah, 1101 Camino Real, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
www.templemenorah.org [email protected] 310-316-8444
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Weekend of
A uthors, B ooks, and C onversations
Saturday, February 9, 2008 y 6:15 p.m.
Jeffrey Hantover: The Jewel Trader of Pegu
Maggie Anton: Rashi’s Daughters Trilogy
$25 Advanced Reservation y $36 At the Door
Sponsors of
Authors, Books, and Conversations
will receive three signed books,
preferred seating, and dinner with an author.
$180 per person, $250 per couple
For questions or information, please contact Paola at 310.316.8444 or [email protected]
Please send reservation with payment by January 24th.
Temple Menorah y 1101 Camino Real y Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Two Authors, twice as much fun and learning for our Religious School children and their parents
Enjoy both speakers, ask questions about stories, writing, illustrating, and have your books autographed!
Session I: 9:15 - 10:15 AM y 3rd through 6th Grades
Sonia Levitin,
Author of The Goodness Gene, Boom Town, The Cure, and many others.
Session II: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM y Kindergarten through 2nd Grade and their parents
Rosanne Litzinger,
Illustrator of The Matzo Ball Boy, Chicken Soup by Heart and others
See the enclosed “Quick & Easy!” form to register for Saturday Evening!
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Schedule of
Synagogue Services
February 1 & 2
Shabbat Candle Lighting Time.......................................... 5:05 p.m.
Tot Shabbat Service ........................................................... 6:30 p.m.
Shabbat Morning Service ................................................. 10:00 a.m
Torah Portion.................................................................... Mishpatim
February 8 & 9
Shabbat Candle Lighting Time.......................................... 5:12 p.m.
Religious School Family Service ....................................... 7:30 p.m.
3rd and 4th Grade Participating
Shabbat Morning Service ................................................ 10:00 a.m.
Torah Portion...................................................................... Terumah
February 15 & 16
Shabbat Candle Lighting Time.......................................... 5:18 p.m.
Shabbat Service ................................................................... 7:30 p.m.
Shabbat Morning Service................................................. 10:00 a.m.
Torah Portion...................................................................... Tetzaveh
From the
PRESIDENT
Wendy Wengrow,
President
Dear Friends,
We are now half-way through our fiscal year. The Board of Trustees
and staff have begun working on the budget and goals for 5769 in
order to present that information to you at the Annual
Congregational Meeting in May. Elections will also take place at that
meeting.
Officers of the Board of Trustees and some Trustees were elected for
two-year terms on May 17, 2007. At the Congregational meeting in
May 2008 the Nominating Committee will present a slate of Temple
member candidates to fill open positions. As per our Constitution,
Article VII Section 1C-Said committee shall be established not later than
So the Nominating Committee from
February 1st of each odd year.
2007 will remain in place this year and there will be elections to fill
vacancies and elect new two-year Trustees.
For your information, as per our Constitution, Article VII
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Section 2-Additional Nominations
Nomination for any elective office may be made by petition of twenty
(20) membership units in good standing of the Congregation with the
written consent of the nominee. Said nominations shall be filed with
the Recording Secretary no later than fifteen (15) days before the
election. Member units who are in good standing are member
units who are current with their dues and fees.
•
Section 3-Filing and Notice of Nominations
a. Nominations by the Nominating Committee shall be filed, posted on
the Temple bulletin board, read at the meeting of the Board of
Trustees at least one month prior to the election, and shall be
published in the Temple bulletin (Menorah Message) at least two
weeks, but not more than six weeks, prior to the Annual Meeting. The
nominations shall be included in the written notice of the annual
Meeting…” b. Nominations by Petition shall be posted on the Temple
bulletin board and mailed to all members of the Congregation at least
ten (10) days prior to the election.
February 22 & 23
Shabbat Candle Lighting Time.......................................... 5:25 p.m.
Shabbat Service ................................................................... 7:30 p.m.
Shabbat Morning Service................................................. 10:00 a.m.
Jr. Congregation with 5th & 6th Grade Participating
Torah Portion.......................................................................... Ki Tisa
February 29 & March 1
Shabbat Candle Lighting Time.......................................... 5:31 p.m.
Shabbat Service ................................................................... 6:30 p.m.
Community Shabbat Dinner – Choir & Band Appreciation
Shabbat Morning Service................................................. 10:00 a.m.
Torah Portion.......................................................................Vayakhel
Bat Mitzvah of Michelle Cohen
Daughter of Andrew & Denise Cohen
Our March Bat Mitzvah
One more bit of information from our Constitution, Article VIII
Election
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Section 1-Ballots
One slate of nominees shall be presented alphabetically including term
of each office, without indicating the method of nomination. In the
case of contested offices, voting shall be by secret ballot.
If you are interested in a leadership position or Temple governance,
please call me at (310) 373-8001or email me at
[email protected].
A special thank you to those members who responded to my end-ofthe-year appeal. You are helping us do what we need to do.
I look forward to greeting you at Shabbat services.
March 1
Michelle Cohen
Wendy Wengrow
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From the
Cantor
From our
Rabbinic Intern
Didi Thomas, Cantor
Danny Burkeman,
Rabbinic Intern
For the next two months, while Rabbi Silver is on Sabbatical, I will be
assuming a number of his responsibilities, including writing a monthly
article for the Menorah Message.
I have been working as the Rabbinic Intern at Temple Menorah for just
over four months now, and I have really enjoyed getting to know you
and becoming a part of this community. When I think about Temple
Menorah I always recall Yom Kippur morning and the family service in
a tent in the courtyard. For those of you who don’t remember, it was
raining in a way that was reminiscent of my homeland (England) rather
than in California. And I suggested moving the service inside, an idea
which was thoroughly rejected by those present in the congregation.
As we continued, the rain eventually stopped, and behind the
community I could see the Pacific Ocean as we prayed (this was
nothing like being in England). I was mesmerized by the view of the sea
beyond the congregation, and as we recited our prayers I felt that our
praise of God had an added significance for the work of God’s hands
which I was witnessing in the distance. It was the same liturgy as I have
recited before, but the view of the ocean changed everything for me.
Once again, it reminded me that as people we sometimes go about
our lives without lifting up our eyes to see the beauty which is around
us, and fail to take a moment to admire the work of God’s hands. In
some ways Shabbat is a weekly reminder to take a moment out of
time. Shabbat halts our regular schedule and allows us to take a day
for family and friends, for rest and recuperation. A day when we can
do all of those things which get lost as we rush around the rest of the
week, and fail to look at the beauty around us.
I am enjoying spending the Shabbatot over January and February with
you at Temple Menorah, and I hope that we will be able to, in the
words of Abraham Joshua Heschel, build our own palace in time once
a week when we come together for Shabbat.
Danny Burkeman, Rabbinic Intern
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Temple Menorah’s 2 Annual
ISRAEL PILGRIMMAGE
Accompanied by Rabbi Silver
Departure date: June 22, 2009
A deluxe five-star tour for first-timers or
veteran travelers!
3 nights in Berlin, touring key Jewish and
historical sites!
14 fabulous days in Israel!
Contact Pea r l at (310) 316-8444
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itin erary
February,
a month of love...
I always love the secular month of February, everyone's hearts and
minds are focused on love.
Everywhere we turn we are greeted with colors of pink and red, while
some are focused on romance and most are in a giving and loving
mood. It is the closest we get to loving our neighbor as we would love
ourselves... and give from our hearts freely without guile and
(hopefully) without expecting anything else in return.
As I said last year -- this is very much like what Shabbat is supposed to
be. We show up, with our hearts open - ready to share and receive and if we are listening may actually hear the Divine within us and each
other in a state of relationship and bliss.
This is a very exciting time in our Reform movement.
We have a new prayer book to experience the joy that is available to
us on Shabbat and within our sacred texts. Our new prayer book is
like a love song between God and us, with beautiful poetry waiting to
dance off our lips and delight our souls... written in (yes...) English and
surrounded by the beauty of our ancient Hebrew (fully transliterated)
so we can all be on the same page, at the same time, fully engaged!!
February 29th will be our Grand Preview! We officially inaugurate it in
the Friday evening service at 6:30 p.m. prior to our Community
Shabbat dinner. The choir, band and I will be entertaining and
teaching new melodies to add to our familiar favorites. Please come
join us!
**On a special note: We are blessed to have angels within our
Congregation who truly give from their hearts with pure love and
generosity.
Norin & Nona Grancell have graciously donated a new baby grand piano
for our Sanctuary and services -- how lucky we are!!! A new prayer
book, and a new piano for additional melodies to pray with... Please
come join us this special Shabbat to honor the Grancells and our
Choir and Band as we delight in this amazing gift of the heart!!
We will then use our new prayer book for the first Saturday service
on March 1st! How exciting!! We are truly a "Mishkan Tefilah" (as our
prayer book is named) -- a [dwelling] place of prayer!
Another chance to experience love is in giving on Michael Mitzvah Day.
This year, on February 24th, come join me and the choir as we visit
Senior Retirement Homes and spread love and cheer with melodies to
lift the spirit and the heart. .(Broadway Show tunes and popular
favorites)
To receive love one has to be fully present, ready, willing and able to
give selflessly; come do that with us, your Temple family! We are here
to share the light, together!
B'ahavah, (with love), Cantor Didi
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Muse on the move
From the Cantor…
From the Senior
Center Director
~ Choir rehearsal: Wednesdays from 7-9pm
~ Band rehearsal : Thursdays
(please call Dan Spector our Musical Director for
specific dates and times)
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Michael Mitzvah Day – February 24th:
--pm Rehearsal of music and choir
--pm Visit Retirement homes
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~Mishkan Tefilah Grand Premier— February 29
6:00 p.m. Champagne and appetizers
6:30 p.m. Community Shabbat Service and Dinner;
honoring the Grancells dedicating our new piano, and
Choir & Band appreciation night.
**Rabbi Silver will be back ~ please come join us!**
Join us for a very special evening
& Mishkan Tefilah grand preview
Friday,
February 29, 2008
6:00 p.m.
Champagne & Appetizers
6:30 p.m.
Shabbat Service
7:30 p.m.
Dinner
In recognition of the new piano donated by
Norin & Nora Grancell in memory of their
mother, Sylvia Grancell
Celebrating the choir and band
Introducing new melodies and the new
Mishkan Tefilah prayer book!
See the enclosed “Quick & Easy!” form to register!
Morgan Land, Director
Rosenberg Senior Center
The Rosenberg Senior Center operates on Mondays and Wednesdays
(11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) with a variety of activities to suit just about any
interest. This month, I want to call specific attention to our Monday
Film study and screenings. Each Monday I will pull a film from a
collection of some of the greatest cinema ever made and give a three
part lecture on each.
First, we'll explore the director of each film and consider who they are
and how their personal histories have informed their vision of a
particular film. In our discussion of Roman Polanski's "The Pianist" for
example, we explored Polanski's dual role as victim and victimizer and
illuminated how a "victim" of the Holocaust dealt with his trials.
Secondly, we'll look at each film in its sociological context. In our
discussion of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, we explored the life
of Ken Kesey (the writer of the novel) and considered how his life
represented a transition from the "Beat Generation" to the "Hippie
Generation." This transition in American culture not only influenced
our society as a whole, but created some of the most memorable
fictional characters in Kesey's novels and in film (re: Jack Nicholson's
portrayal of Randall P. McMurphy.)
Lastly, we'll consider the psychological/existential components of each
story. As Jews, stories of all kinds help us derive meaning in our daily
lives. In our film class, we'll break down each film into its moral and
ethical evocations, trying to find our own personal meaning in each
film. Please join us Monday mornings (before lunch for the lecture
and after lunch for the screenings.)
Senior Center hours are from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Mondays and
Wednesdays. Please make your reservations with Andrea Witkin at
(310) 316-8444 ext. 128. Andrea's office hours are 10am-3pm Monday
through Friday.
Upcoming films:
February 4th:
February 11th:
February 25th:
Shakespeare in Love
The Lives of Others
Twelve Angry Men
SAVE THE DATE!
Summer Spectacular
Gala 2008
Saturday Evening, May 24, 2008
Nominations for Honorees are now being accepted for
consideration. Please email Cathleen Richland at
[email protected] with your suggestions.
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ROSENBERG SENIOR CENTER
From our Tuvia
FEBRUARY SCHEDULE
Early Childhood
consultant
See the enclosed calendar for full details.
February 4
Speaker: Cantor Richard Schwartz: Jewish Soul: “A
Musical Celebration” / Chair Yoga / Film Screening:
John Madden’s “Shakespeare in Love” / Lecture:
“Keeping the Bard Alive”
February 6
Speaker: Linda Dorfman: “Darfur and the Invisible
World, a Land in Crisis” / Memoir Writing / ”Keeping
Tabs of Your Stocks Online” with Mark Reichard /
Jazzercise
February 11
Film Lecture: “East Germany Before the Wall” (In
preparation for “The Lives of Others)” / Chair Yoga /
Film Screening: “The Lives of Others” (Academy
Award Winner, Best Foreign Film 2006)
February 13
Speaker: All Point Health Care: “Coping With Loss”
Art Lecture: “Jackson Polack” Featuring Art Clips of
Film Clips from Ed Harris’ Film “Polack: An American
Tragedy” / Jazzercise / Tech Support Group
February 18
President’s Day
Senior Center Closed
February 20
Speaker: Jewish Family Service Presents: Linda
Gringas: “How to Avoid Dependency on Prescription
Medication” / Memoir Writing / Jazzercise / Casino
February 25
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Marla Osband,
Early Childhood Consultant
What a pleasure it is to be a part of the Temple Menorah family. The
welcome I have received so far has been delightful and I look forward to
meeting many people in the community in the days to come.
For those of you who are wondering…who is she and where did she
come from…..here are the stats:
I was born and raised in Santa Monica, California. I married my wonderful
husband, Ron, (42 years now!) at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Los Angeles,
where we still belong. Our children, their spouses and our grandchildren
add joy to our lives.
I went to work for B’nai Tikvah Congregation (BTC) in 1973, started
teaching Mommy and Me classes around the city, and became director at
BTC in 1978 after receiving my degrees from UCLA, and the Bureau of
Jewish Education. Later, I became involved in the accreditation process,
directing the first Jewish school in Southern California to receive national
accreditation as well as being the first school nationally to receive
accreditation from the Bureau of Jewish Education in Los Angeles. As part
of the accreditation project, I have been fortunate enough to have gone
around the world inspecting early childhood programs, looking for high
quality standards.
In 1997, I received a wonderful accolade by being selected as one of the
15 outstanding directors in the nation by Child Care Information Exchange
Magazine. It is an honor I cherish.
In addition to directing, I began teaching education classes at SMC and
Loyola Marymount University in the evening , doing some director
mentoring sponsored by the State of California, and serving on the
Mayor’s commission that laid the groundwork for Universal Preschool and
the First Five Commission. I left B’nai Tikvah in 2006 and, yes, I was there
for all those years!
Film Lecture: “Order in the Court of Sidney Lumet” /
Chair Yoga / Film Screening and Discussion:
“Twelve Angry Men”
Since 2006, in addition to the Education classes, I have been training to be
a docent at the Skirball. and now that my husband retired, I am looking
forward to the two of us traveling, to working in my garden, reading,
enjoying our time together and, of course, having a productive fun-filled
time being a part of Temple Menorah/Tuvia’s staff!
February 27
Please stop by the school and say “hello”. My hours will be posted.
Option One: Field Trip $32.00
Private Tour of Huntington Garden’s Estate
Marla Osband
Private Tour of Huntington Garden’s Estate and New
Chinese Gardens. Fee includes: boxed lunch, admission to
Museum and Botanical Gardens, Private Tour of Estate.
(*Note: Docent will be sensitive to anyone with walking
limitations).
Option Two:
Lecture: “The Life and Times of Stanley Kubrick” /
Film – Stanley Kubrick’s “Mini Film Festival” with clips
from: “2001: A Space Odessey,” “A Clockwork
Orange,” and “Full Metal Jacket” (normal fee)
Hello my name is Andrew Czuzak and I am
doing a special project for my Bar
Mitzvah.
I am collecting books to donate to the Toberman House’s new
library. This library will let needy children read. Just think how
thankful they will be when they can have a better life because of
these books. There will be boxes near the office to put the books
you want to donate into. Thank you!
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From the
director of
education
Randi Sher,
Director of Education
We have been very busy in all of our programming for our children
here at Temple Menorah. Both our formal and informal educational
opportunities abound and I hope you will continue to join us and
support our children in their learning.
Sunday February 24th is Michael Mitzvah Day. This is a
wonderful opportunity to have fun with your family and friends in
activities to help others! There are many choices of projects and I
encourage you to attend. Tzedakah and Gemilut Chasadim are deeply
rooted Jewish values and this is a perfect way to participate as a
community and teach our children at the same time.
CAMP MENORAH
Camp was a resounding success this winter thanks to the hard work
and planning of our dedicated staff. Please see the insert in this
bulletin for pictures of the fun! We are busy planning for this summer
now. Look for our brochure and enrollment form at the Purim
carnival next month. The daily and weekly schedule has changed;
there are new field trips and activities as well as many more surprises.
Be sure to pick up a brochure to see the fun you will be having!
TUVIA TIDBITS
We are just completing our Parent/Teacher Conferences and moving
into the second half of our school year. Our classes are busy, happy
and learning. We have a few spots available so please call and come
for a tour to see what we have to offer. Pre-registration forms for
the fall went out last month and are coming back quickly. Please turn
your form in as soon as possible to assure your child’s space and help
us to properly budget and staff for the future.
Tuvia will be closed two days during the month of February. On
Monday February 18th both the school and synagogue will be closed
in observance of President’s Day. On Tuesday February 26th Tuvia
will be closed so that all of our teachers can attend the Bureau of
Jewish Education In-Service Day. This is a wonderful opportunity for
our faculty to continue their own learning and bring new ideas and
projects to your children.
This month’s Tot Shabbat service and program is on February 1st,
and our theme is Havdallah. Next month we will meet on March 7th
for a pre-Purim celebration. Tot Shabbat begins at 6:00 pm with
dinner and crafts followed by the service and Oneg. For more
information, or to register, contact Stephanie Dreyer at
[email protected].
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Throughout the year there are many opportunities to join our
Religious School Prayer Community and participate in our
Prayer Prize Patrol. At each Religious School sponsored service,
students will receive a token to return for attendance and small prize
for attending. Students who attend frequently will earn larger prizes
like kippot and t-shirts later in the year.
Junior Congregation is a wonderful program on Shabbat mornings
once a month which provides an interactive learning experience for the
whole family. Our Rabbinic Intern, Danny Burkeman, facilitates this
wonderful service with the help of different Religious School classes
each month. Please join us on Saturday February 23rd at 10:30 am
when the 5th and 6th grade classes will be participating.
Our next Religious School Family Shabbat is Friday February 8th.
Our 3rd and 4th grade students will be participating in the service, and we
will have our fabulous dance teacher, Kobi, joining us at the Oneg. Be
sure to wear your dancing shoes; and join us for the service and
participate in our Prayer Prize Patrol too! All Religious School families are
welcome and encouraged to attend this as well as Jr. Congregation.
Sunday February 10th we have a wonderful opportunity to hear about
Jewish books. There will be two sessions, one for 3rd to 6th graders and
one for K to 2nd graders, with their parents of course, to hear and meet
an author and illustrator of Jewish children’s books. Please check
out the flier in this bulletin for more information.
ACADEMY
The Confirmation Class has been very busy choosing a special gift to
purchase and donate to the synagogue in honor of their special milestone.
They have decided to work and raise the money for this gift themselves.
Their first fundraiser is called “Kid’s Adventure Night”. They are
sponsoring, planning and staffing a special evening for 2nd through 5th
graders on Saturday February 23rd from 5:30 to 10:30 pm. There
will be dinner, activities and snacks and fun for all! Please see their ad in
this bulletin for more information.
Our 8th and 9th graders will be participating in an Arachim activity on
February 11th.
Arachim combines students from the South Bay
synagogues in Jewish value-based programs. Contact Pam Ganz for more
information about this or any other Arachim activity at
[email protected] or 310-316-8444 ext 113. Arachim’s next
event will be an overnight Israel based program on May 3rd and 4th.
Here at Temple Menorah we have many activities for many different age
groups and our children and families benefit greatly. Thank you for your
support and encouragement in providing for our future through our
youth.
B’shalom, Randi
Tuvia presents our first
Parent Education Program
for 2008! Join us on —
Tuesday evening, February 12th
7:00 p.m.
“Working Towards
Kindergarten Readiness”
This evening will be informative and
appropriate for all parents of
preschoolers. Open to all Tuvia families
and their friends at no charge.
UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS:
Sunday, February 10th:
ARACHIM – Available to ALL 8th &
9th Graders
Saturday, February 16th:
KIDS’ NIGHT OUT – Open to
ages 2 and up
Saturday, February 23rd:
KIDS’ ADVENTURE NIGHT,
Confirmation Class Fundraiser –
More details to come…
Sunday, February 24th:
MICHAEL MITZVAH DAY! –
Projects start at noon.
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We had a BLAST at
Winter Camp!
Thank You to our
FABULOUS Staff!
Pam Ganz, Winter Camp Director,
Aaron Plocky, Roslyn Romero, Emily Bryan,
Bethany Abelson, Talya Silver, Feri Mozaffari,
Lenecia Tilley, & Debbie Hughes.
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Tikkun Olam
Committee
Please join us as we honor the memory of
Michael Evan Porzucki. Michael grew up at
Temple Menorah. His love of education
brought him to study in Spain where his life was
cut short by a tragic accident. To keep his
memory alive and honor his dedication to
helping others, his family established Michael
Mitzvah Day. This is a time when families are
encouraged to come together to do a Mitzvah
for the community.
Please join us on Sunday, February 24th
at Temple Menorah as we gather for
the 4th Annual Michael Mitzvah Day.
More information is included on the Michael
Mitzvah Day flyer where you can sign up for
one of the projects.
Celebrate
your
birthday,
anniversary,
graduation,
recovery, etc. at
Temple Menorah
by sponsoring an oneg or a
Kiddush for $250.
For information
contact Robin at
[email protected]
Sunday, March 16, 11:30 to 3:00 pm
Live Band Á Jumpers and Large Slides
Carnival Games Á Awesome Traditional Food
Pizza Á Yummy Barbecue
Ice Cream & Cotton Candy Á Face Painting
Nail Painting Á Air Brush Tattoos
and more....
Please contact Felice Zoota-Lucero at [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering or
making any donations.
BE A Carnival
SPONSOR!
You can become a
King/Queen sponsor of the
Purim Carnival. If you are
willing to sponsor the event
with a $1000 (or more)
donation, you can hang your
company's banner for 3
weeks at the Temple
entrance and have your
company's logo in all of our
advertising, including the
Daily Breeze, PV News,
Beach Reporter and Daisy
Chain. If interested,
contact, Felice ZootaLucero at [email protected].
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Introduction to
Judaism
Taught By Rabbi Silver &
Rabbinic Intern Daniel Burkeman
Introduction to Judaism (formerly Basic Judaism) is
a class designed for people who want to gain an
intellectual knowledge of Judaism as well as the
skills to perform the basic rituals.
Thursday Evenings
7:30 pm
Part II: February 21 – April 17, 2008
For further information please call the Temple
office at (310) 316-8444, ext. 101
1101 Camino Real, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
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Purim Basket Fund raise r
Give the gift of Love and Friendship
this Purim
Temple Menorah is resurrecting an age-old
tradition of giving baskets of food and goodies to
friends and loved ones at Purim. For only $1 per
basket you can show you care about your friends
and family at Temple Menorah.
Order forms are enclosed within.
Baskets will be available for pickup at the Purim Carnival on
Sunday, March 16, 2008
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Women of Reform Judaism
Message from the President: A great BIG THANKS to all who made our Sisterhood Birthday Celebration a huge success!!!
The food was delicious and the entertainment superb! All enjoyed themselves immensely. We are so fortunate to have such
talented and gifted Sisters who always create events that are top-notch, elegant and fun. We are looking forward to another
wonderful Purim Carnival! If you are not currently involved in Sisterhood and would like to be, this is a perfect time to show your
support. We are happy and thrilled to welcome each and every one of you.
Love and Shalom, Saundra
UPCOMING EVENTS – SAVE THE DATES
Sunday, February 24
Sunday, March 16
Sunday, May 4
Temple Menorah
Michael Mitzvah Day
Temple Menorah
Purim Carnival
Sisterhood is proud to present
Arlene Blum
Activities will include:
Pick up your Mishloach Manot
(Purim Baskets) TODAY!
Speaker, Mountaineer,
Biochemist, Activist
&
Author of several books including
Breaking Trail: A Climbing Life and
Baking Rugelach for Purim
Heal the Bay
Literacy Volunteer Training
Temple Beautification Projects
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Sign up to do your Mitzvah
Today!
See enclosed form to order
Hamentashan & Rugelach
Annapurna: A Women’s Place
Watch for Cooking Dates!
Carnival is Fun for All!
Don’t miss this special
and unique program!
SISTERHOOD UPDATES
The First Annual Sisterhood
Chanukah Party was a huge success
with over 200 attending!
New Logo
The Second Annual
Temple Menorah Sisterhood
Women’s Retreat
Thanks again to all of
our sponsors and
volunteers!
Coming Nov. 14 - 16
JUDAICA SHOP
Shop hours are Wednesday. 4:30 - 6:30 PM and Sunday, 9 AM - 12 noon or by appointment.
Call Candi Olit for Judaica Shop Appointment at 310- 540-2356 or 944-0276 ~ [email protected]
Next Sisterhood Board Meeting ~ Wednesday, February 6th at 9:30 AM
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February Yahrzeits
February 1
February 14
Sophia Markel
February 2
Andy Andow
Irwin Richland
Jonathan Siegel
Yetta Weit
Alexander Koslover
February 15
Lena Perler
Irving Kaplan
February 3
February 16
Miriam Siegel
Rose Goldberg
Sylvia Stein
Norman Radis
Stanley Cole Wain
Jane Scharfman
Sidney Estner
Rose Price
George B. Simon
February 4
Blanche Birnbaum
David Cole
Gerald Conn
Karen Marlene Targan
Walter Kaufman
Mary Esther Rubin
Harry Kaufman
David Wein
Margo Quarles
February 5
Beatrice S. Fox
Alexander Goldman
February 6
Rae Panster
Sally Levin
Arthur Berstein
February 7
Bernice Vida
Elie Ovadia
Barbara Engel
Arnold Koslow
February 8
Sylvia Zeff
February 9
Joy Blumberg
Bernard Spanier
Joseph Koslover
February 10
Harry Sleven
Milton Cohen
Albert Reed
Frank Newfield
Sylvia Haferling
Alice Berman Weinstein
David Hurowitz
Barbara Scheinman
February 11
David K. Gordon
Max Greenstein
Sky Jenkins
Lester B Shafton
February 12
Leo Strom
Ursula Ritter
Seymour Rovner
Rene Zoota
Deborah Melody
February 13
David Lincoln
Bernice Green
Eugene Lipkin
Dorothy Hirsch
Reza Assadi
February Yahrzeits Continued
February 28
February 26
February 27
Max Millman
Ralph Cohen
Jean Szwec
Leonard Borgstrom
Lottie Wallace Slotkin
February 2008
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Donald Avrick
Alice Weinstein
Edward Alexander
Mildred Gitomer
February 20
Moses Kohl
Anna Lerner
Steven Feinerman
Gertrude Pearl Markman
Abraham Matles
Augusta Silberman
February 21
Allan Gordon
John Risher
February 22
Lillie Frohman
Sophie Blumenfeld
Rose Morris
Julian Apsel
February 23
Harry Kurofsky
Bina Hahn
Betty Deitchman
Samuel Londynsky
February 24
Richard Scheidt
Max Goldman
Louis Feldman
Joseph Rosenfield
Sara Horowitz
Irving Burka
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Steve Resnisky
Julia Silkes
Brendan White
Camille Hamilton
Jared Lawrence
Andrew Myers
Lynn Padlipsky
Kate Dean
Elianna Lopez
Isabelle Nastaskin
Philip Alexander
Daniel Allen
Sherman Grancell
Edward London
Ben Markman
Matthew Schwartzer
Aliya Stuart
Russell Levine
Hy Sabath
Karen Ward
Talia Yett
Joshua Allen
John Daly
Amanda Feldman
George Albertella
Roger Peterson
David Fogel
Jeff Newman
Saundra Reichard
Leslie Stuart
Keala Friel
David Leopold
Keith Marco
Nelson Zager
Robin Franko
Debra House
Joshua Hoye
Justin Levine
David Ziegler
Zachary Stevenson
Michael Meskin
Jacob Nastaskin
Joseph Porzucki
David Wagreich
Ryan Braudo
Jack Hall
Kaitlyn House
Madison Irvin
Richard Katz
Melanie White
Ethel Glass
Jane Letvin
Blake Reback
Austin Schoff
Robert Schubert
Sage Simpson
Natalie Spencer
Andrea Witkin
Robert Lefton
Lora Mallen
Adam Bassuk
Alexandra Dreyer
Jeffrey Engel
Charlene Simpson
Teresa Zoota-Lucero
Tom Carpenter
Joshua Gitomer
Stuart Levine
Lori Blumfield
Brian Blumberg
Lory Greenbaum
Jacob Allyn
Kyle Allyn
Max Glasman
Audrey Goldman
Happy Anniversary
To Our Members!
February 25
Amalia Scheidt
Mildred Barnett
Sally London
Herman Alexander
Irving Leonard Rosenthal
Alicia Wolff
(If your name is missing, please let us know at 310-316-8444)
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February 29
Happy Birthday to our Members!
February 17
Sonia Farber
Esther Rudikoff
Bessie Kotzin
Florence Katz
Jeanne Lewis
Joel Melody
Phil Kramer
Abraham Talsky
Pearl Friedman
Jacob Katz
Marvin Cohen
Mildred Birnbaum
(If you do not see your name, please call the office)
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Kenneth & Nanci Goussak
Michael & Michelle Dean
Keith & Ronna Nelsen
Ernest & Janet Neu
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Sheldon & Joy Rocker
Brian & Renee Berliner
Robin & Steve Zimmer
Sami & Sharon Mualem
Richard & Marla Cohen
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Menorah Message
THE CONGREGATION APPRECIATES THE THOUGHTFULNESS OF THOSE WHO REMEMBER AND
HONOR THEIR FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES THROUGH THEIR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS.
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
Dan Freedland and Family in appreciation of
Rabbi Silver during his mother’s passing
Ellen Shapiro in appreciation of Rabbi Silver’s
comforting presence and in memory of
Elizabeth Shapiro
Barbara Brook, in memory of her mother
and father, Tillie & Murray Lipp
Loren Blumberg, in memory of his father,
Robert Blumberg
Sanford Teicher, in memory of his mother,
Dorothy Teicher
Ellie Preston Reed, in memory of her
mother-in-law, Betty Quint, and her former
husband, Howard Preston
Harvey Roth, in memory of his mother,
Frieda Roth, and his brother, Raymond
Roth
Cantor’s Discretionary Fund
Kenneth Goussak, in memory of his father,
Arnold Goussak
Nanci Goussak, in memory of her
grandfather, Harry Firstenberg
Gail Teicher, in memory of her mother, Edith
Charles
David Tisius, in memory of his wife, Dione
Ellie Preston Reed, in memory of her father,
Louis Walter Berne
BERNIE SPANIER MEMORIAL
L’ATIDENU FUND
Marcia Spanier, in honor of George Lewison
on his recovery
Sidney & Janeta Abelson, in honor of Rabbi
Silver
Mildred Rivo, in honor of Aaron Richland on
his Bar Mitzvah
Eric Lieber, in memory of his grandmother,
Ann Ruskin
Robert Feldman, in memory of his mother
and father, Ida & Emil Feldman
Marcia Spanier, in memory of her husband,
Bernard Spanier
Marcia Spanier, in memory of her father, Max
Goldman
Marcia Spanier, in memory of her brother-inlaw, Stanley Wain
Leslie Spanier-Wyant & Family, in memory of
their father and grandfather, Bernard
Spanier
Barry Spanier & Family, in memory of their
father and grandfather, Bernard Spanier
W Spanier & Family, in memory of their
father and grandfather, Bernard Spanier
David Eizenwasser, in memory of his mother,
Clara Eizenwasser
Miriam Eizenwasser, in memory of her
brother, Wilfred Musicant
Hedy Gutman Tuvia
Scholarship Fund
Roy & Lynn Schubert, in memory of Roy’s
sister, Beryl Morton
Judith Stahl, in memory of her mother, Betty
Klein
Tuvia School FUND
The Fineman Family, in honor of Stan Berko’s
80th Birthday
Dale & Donald Richards, in memory of Dale’s
father, Morris Rudikoff, and Donald’s father,
Abraham Richards
Continuing Education Fund
Joy Feldman, in memory of her sister, Sunny
Rollband Feldstein
Ellie Preston Reed, in memory of her sister,
Arlene Miller
Clarence Cohen, in memory of his mother,
Dora Cohen
Eva Wolpe, in memory of her husband, Joseph
Wolpe
Choir Fund
Judy Fenton & Les Kerek, in honor of the
wedding of Mitchell Numark & Yael Ruben
Wendy Wengrow, in honor of Marcia Spanier
Building & Improvements FUND
Marjie Block, in memory of her grandmother,
Rhea Chain Shindell
Joe Katzelnick Social
Action FUND
Sami Mualem, in memory of his father, Ezra
Mualem
Roy & Lynn Schubert, in memory of their son,
Jonathan Schubert
Carole Casper, in memory of her mother and
father, Blanche & Henry Belzer
Morleen Golub, in memory of her aunt,
Dorothy Marie Diamond
Mitzvah FUND
Natalie Spencer, in memory of her mother,
Anne Wallace
Flower/Landscape Fund
Evelyn Castro-Greenspan, in memory of her
husband, Joseph Jay Greenspan
SISTERHOOD TRIBUTES
Mazel Tov to Wendy Wengrow on
the marriage of her son, Mitchell
Numark to Yael Nefertiti Reuben,
from Joy & Bob Feldman
Mazel Tov to Dale & Howard
Korman, on the birth of their 2nd
grandson, from Pat & Bob Hoffman,
Frances Kurofsky, Shirley & Hal Kaufman,
Ann Gotthoffer, Candi & Tim Olit, Judy &
Ed London, Pat Alexander, Cathleen &
Scott Richland and Carla Bradford
Mazel Tov to Liz & Howard Laiten, on
the birth of their grandson, from Shirley &
Hal Kaufman, Ann Gotthoffer, Candi & Tim
Olit, Pat Alexander and Frances Kurofsky
Mazel Tov to Fred Linnetz on his 90TH
Birthday, from Shirley & Hal Kaufman, Ann
Gotthoffer, Candi & Tim Olit, Judy & Ed
London, Pat Alexander, Cathleen & Scott
Richland, Frances Kurofsky and Essie Farber
Wishing Good Cheer to Carla Bradford
and her mom, from Joy & Bob Feldman
Wishing Health & Happiness to Irene
Jacobson in her new home, from Carla
Bradford, Frances Kurofsky, Patricia Hoffman,
Essie Farber, Shirley Kaufman, Ann Gotthoffer,
Candi Olit, Judy London, Faith Goldman, Pat
Alexander and Cathleen Richland
Condolences to Mark Shapiro, on the
loss of his mother, Elizabeth Shapiro,
from Pat Alexander, Lynn & Roy Schubert, Joy
& Bob Feldman, Cathleen & Scott Richland
and Ann Gotthoffer
Wishing good health to Shirley
Kaufman, from Mim Rivo
Wishing a speedy recovery to Corey
Newman, from Joy & Bob Feldman
Wishing a speedy recovery and good
health to Leslie Spanier-Wyant, from
Frances Kurofsky, Shirley & Hal Kaufman,
Essie Farber, Joy & Bob Feldman, Ann
Gotthoffer, Candi & Tim Olit, Judy & Ed
London, Faith Goldman, Pat Alexander,
Cathleen & Scott Richland, Carla Bradford and
Pat & Bob Hoffman
Wishing good health to Liz Laiten, from
Shirley & Hal Kaufman
Wishing a speedy recovery to Sybil
Sabath, from Essie Farber, Judy & Ed London
and Marcia Spanier
Wishing a speedy recovery to Esther
Kahan, from Essie Farber
Wishing a speedy recovery to John
Schugel, from Ann Gotthoffer, Candi & Tim
Olit, Cathleen & Scott Richland and Pat & Bob
Hoffman
Wishing a speedy recovery and good
health to Sara Feldman, from Cathleen &
Scott Richland, Ann Gotthoffer and Carla
Bradford
For information regarding Sisterhood
Tributes or to send a Tribute, please call
Marcia Spanier at 310-378-3156
Temple Menorah
welcomes its Newest
Members!
Robert & Ronna Katz
Renee Sokolski
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Temple Menorah wishes a speedy recovery
to the following people:
Barbara Beck
Jaye Cohen
Eli Ben Eileen
Shirley Falk
Amy Gussin
Fred Linnetz
Hinda Shamberg
Bonnie Burka Shannon
Jacob Witkin
Gerry Belzer
Roberta Cohen
Stanley Erps
Wendy Gardner
Gweneth Ho
Joe Newman
Edwin Sher
Janet Theiss
Leslie Spanier-Wyant
Flo Chernis
Samuel Czerny
Dan Ezratty
Myrna Goldman
Hal Kaufman
John Schugel
Roz Sher
Robert Welter
The Sisterhood Chanukah Party Committee
would like to extend a special thank you to
Beverly Golding and Suzan Konell for their help
during the Sisterhood Chanukah Party.
Their names were inadvertently omitted in the
January Menorah Message issue.
SAVE THE DATE!
Temple Menorah’s
2nd Annual
Jewish Film Festival
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Celebrate
Israel’s 60th Birthday
with original creativity direct from
the Holy Land!
More Information Coming Soon!
KIDS ADVENTURE
NIGHT!
Sponsored by the 2008
Confirmation Class
As a fundraiser towards their gift
to the congregation.
For 2nd through 5th graders
Saturday, February 23rd
5:30-10:30pm
$36 per child, $18 for additional
siblings and will include dinner,
activities and snacks
For more information call Pam Ganz at
(310) 316-8997 ext. 113
S PRING
2008!
5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
$36 for the first child Õ $18 for each
additional sibling Õ Open to ag es 2 and up!
DATES
February 16, April 12, & May 17, 2008
For more information call Pam Ganz at
(310) 316-8997 ext. 113
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L’Chaim! For your Health!
Chair Yoga Class
Now Offered Weekly!
M ondays 11 :15 a.m. - 1 2:1 5 p .m.
Israeli Folk Dancing
With Karina Lambert
T em p le Men o r ah Ga r d e n R o o m
Open to the
Community
or six sessions for $30
All levels of experience are welcome
and will be challenged!
Fee: $6.00 per class,
Experience the many benefits of yoga which include increased
mobility, flexibility and bone density, join us for yoga where breath and
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
calming the mind while relieving stress and anxiety.
$12 per class or 11 sessions for $100
Classes are on-going.
movement create a balance of body and mind. Meditation is used for
Temple Menorah Social Hall
PACE®: People with Arthritis
Can Exercise
Jazzercise combines elements of jazz dance, resistance
training, Pilates, yoga, kick-boxing, and more to create truly
effective programs for people of every age and fitness level.
Increase your muscle tone, flexibility, balance, strength, and
endurance using easy-to-follow movements.
Jazzercise meets at Temple Menorah on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:00 a.m.
To find out more about Jazzercise including pricing and
registration information, please contact Marie Hoffman or
Dwain Roqué at (310) 791-4703 or email at
[email protected]
Visit our website at www.beachcitiesjazz.com
This class brings together people with arthritis
and other related conditions for enjoyment while
doing gentle exercise to improve well being,
increase flexibility and range of motion, and
improve muscle strength and posture.
Tuesdays, 10:45 a.m.
Temple Menorah in Room 6.
Call Muriel Berks at (310) 545-6117
for additional information.
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Daniel Burkeman, Rabbinic Intern
Rick Muller, Torah Reader
Dan Spector, Music Director
Robin Franko, Executive Director x 109
Randi Sher, Director of Education x 108
Pam Ganz, Youth Director x 113
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Megillah Reading!
Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 7:00 PM
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March 22, 2008 - Gather Ye Booty & Ye Dare Not Be Late!
Dress ↑ or ↓, Wenches & Dogs! Boots, Hats & Ye Best Togs!
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