Temple Isaiah Trip to Israel Exceeds Expectations

MARCH 2011
THE
Temple Isaiah Trip to Israel Exceeds Expectations
Currently, over one thousand people have placed $1000 dollar deposits for the opportunity
to travel to Israel with the clergy and fellow congregants.
It is no surprise that Temple Isaiah is planning an amazing trip to Israel
in 2012- but what has been a little bit surprising is the immediate
outpouring of interest and deposits that have been paid to the travel
agency to guarantee spaces on the trip. Currently, over one thousand people
have placed $1000 dollar deposits for the opportunity to travel to Israel with
the clergy and fellow congregants.
“It is the trip of a lifetime,” said Madeline Schwartz, as she stood in
line to hand over $1000 in one dollar bills to the Temple Isaiah
bookkeeper. “I cannot wait to get to Israel and eat real falafel;
that stuff they serve in Pico-Robertson is just awful.” Bar
Mitzvah students have raided their bank accounts to
pay for the trip. One recent Bar Mitzvah boy declared,
“A trip to Israel is better than a new computer, iPod
or even a car!! The memories from an Israel trip last a
lifetime; the car will only last until it falls apart!!”
With the surge of participants, Temple Isaiah has chartered three
new 747s. El Al airlines has promised to make this mega-mission
from Los Angeles feel right at home and will be serving a menu based
on the offerings from local restaurants John O’Groats and Islands.
Sigit Cohen, the vice president of El Al catering said, “It is a sure sign that
the Messiah is coming when El Al serves cheeseburgers at 35,000 feet.” In
addition to the friendly food offerings, El Al has revamped their security
procedures and will be employing Temple Isaiah’s own guards to safeguard
the crew. Mohammed and Kevin, of the TI security staff, are elated about
the possibility of traveling to Israel with so many of their TI friends.
Although there are a thousand people already signed up for this two-week
adventure in Israel, a few seats remain. To reserve your place now, please
log onto the newly-designed Temple Isaiah website
and follow the instructions. If you have any
questions, please contact Henrietta
Szold in the Temple Isaiah office.
MARCH AT ISAIAH
CELEBRATE PURIM 5
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS 7
MARCH CALENDAR 15
LIFELONG LEARNING
Back cover

TAMAR’S
GROGGERS!
There have been many changes to Reform Judaism, in large part as a response to global economic
downturns and health concerns. The Torah has always been considered a living entity. Judaism evolves
with the changing times, and so Judaism is once again evolving to meet the needs of its people with
changes to the following holidays:
The holiday of Purim, once upon a time only of celebration, is now being changed to Poorish…in recognition
of the many families that are too poor to purchase costumes, wine for merrymaking and the often lavish foods
and baskets for shalach manot. The same way a groom breaks a glass under the chupah to remind us of
the destruction of the Holy Temple, Poorish will serve as a named
reminder of the suffering that often accompanies our
happy simchas.
In response to the obesity epidemic, the holiday of
Sukkot is being renamed Sukahria…a play on the actual
Hebrew word for candy Sukkariah. Jewish children will
now be educated to understand that there is only one
week in the Jewish calendar where candy and junk food
is permissible: during the holiday of Sukariah.
Lastly, Passover, long considered a holiday
where the Jewish people get together
and have lavish meals, has always fallen
sometime around the Christian holiday
of Easter, when Christian families get
together to have lavish meals. Since
many families are intermarried or
celebrate both holidays because of
friendships, etc., rabbis and priests have concluded
that to save money but still celebrate the respective
holidays, we will now combine the two and rename
the new holiday for what it is, FEASTER. Jews and
Christians alike will enjoy the new Haggada which calls for
colored eggs on the seder plate, and children will get chocolate bunnies
(kosher for Passover, of course) after reciting the Four Questions.
These holidays will be incorporated in next year’s calendar.
Following the lead of their Senior
Rabbi Zoe Klein, Rabbi Kellner and
Rabbi Frimmer will each
be on sabbatical for the
next 3 months. Rabbi
Kellner will be serving
as the PGA Tour Chaplain.
His number one goal will be to
give spiritual direction to Tiger
Woods. Rabbi Frimmer will be
in Farm School learning how to
plant a congregation of carrots.
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MARCH 2011

ROSH HASHANAH MORNING… IN MARCH IN THE EVENING FROM CANTOR KENT
This year, and
this year only, we
have the unique
opportunity
of celebrating
Rosh Hashanah
morning again
on a Thursday
evening in March.
Rosh HaShanah arrives (usually) in the
middle of September. We have friends
for dinner, eat apples and honey, hear the
singing of Avinu Malkeinu and listen to the
clarion calls of the shofar. After services,
we head to the beach and toss our sins (in
the shape of bread crumbs) into the Pacific
Ocean. This year, and this year only, we have
the unique opportunity of celebrating Rosh
Hashanah morning again on a Thursday
evening in March. Of course, it is not
really Rosh Hashanah- but we are going to
pretend it is.
On Thursday, March 24, at 7:00 p.m., we
are all going to gather at Temple Isaiah and
make-believe that it is Rosh Hashanah.
Why are we doing this? Because, Temple
Isaiah has been chosen as a pilot-site for
the new High Holy Day prayer book,
which is currently being “beta tested.” As
a member of the editorial committee for
this new prayer book, I wanted to make
sure that our congregation had the ability
to try out the new book well in advance
of its publication date. We will have an
opportunity to hear all the beautiful High
Holy Day music, chant many of our favorite
prayers and engage in discussion about the
new machzor (High Holy Day prayer book)
after the mock service. In addition, those
who attend the service will participate in an
online survey to offer comments about the
prayer book.
To get you all in the mood, please join me
and the rabbis before the service at 7:00
p.m. for some apples and honey and other
sweet treats to welcome the “New Year.”
ISRAEL: HOMELAND
JORDI SCHUSTER BATTIS (RABBINIC INTERN)
Israel is in the news.
Isaiah’s Israel trip is planned for next year.
But, what do we actually think about Israel? What conversations about Israel do we want to be part of—or not want to be part of at all? How do we
participate in discussions about Israel within our own community, given all we do not know, given all that we are ambivalent about, given all that keeps
changing there—and given our commitments to our Jewish lives here in our home in America?
With all these questions in mind, Temple Isaiah is launching a series of Israel Salons, hosted in congregants’ homes, led together by congregants and Cantor
Kent or myself. In these Salons we will explore the questions of what it means to have a relationship with Israel in the first place.
We will be advertising these Salons in the months ahead and hope you will join us for one. If you have never been to Israel, this is a chance to explore that
relationship from here at home. If you are thinking about going to Israel, this is an opportunity to tease out why you feel it is important to you to go. If you
have been to Israel, this is a way to think back about what your time there has meant, and continues to mean, to you.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
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Justice, Justice Shall You Pursue
HOMELESSNESS
BEYOND SHELTER
Contact: Rabbi Dara Frimmer
Beyond Shelter works to develop systemic approaches to combat
poverty and homelessness among families with children and
enhance family economic security and well-being. Join us on
Sunday, March 27 for Temple Isaiah’s Fifth Annual Beyond
Shelter party with children and parents from Broadway Village II
from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. There will be games, snacks, and arts and
crafts. This event is family friendly! For more information, please
contact Rabbi Dara Frimmer at the Temple office.
GLOBAL JUSTICE
Save the Date: Sunday, April 10,
for the Fifth Annual
For Walk details look for our basket of colorful paper hamentashen
at the Purim Carnival:
BIRTHDAY BANK
CONTACT: ALLISON REVIVO
Birthdays are a perfect time to have a conversation about
how many blessings there are in our lives and how important
it is to share those blessings. At this year’s birthday party,
have your child identify one present that he or she would be
willing to give to someone whose family cannot afford to buy
their children presents. Come with your child to the Temple
office and exchange your gift for a beautiful certificate of
appreciation signed by the clergy recognizing your child’s
generosity on his or her birthday. The certificate will be
presented at the weekly Shabbat celebration. Gifts will be
donated to families at Beyond Shelter. For more information,
please contact Allison Revivo at alirevivo@gmail.com.
Or simply contact Isaiah JWW Team Chair Susan Silver at
posorg@aol.com or 310.282.8440.
PUBLIC EDUCATION
CONGREGATION BASED
COMMUNITY ORGANIZING (CBCO)
CONTACT: DIANA HARDY
MARCH COLLECTIONS:
• Magazines for veterans (Aaron Wolfe)
• Dog/cat food, paper towels, cleaning supplies,
blankets and towels for The Amanda Foundation
(Kyle Spigelman)
Today, increasing numbers of synagogues are engaging in interfaith
campaigns on vital issues of local concern, from public education to
building affordable housing. We are partnering with One LA-IAF to
strategize change across the city. We continue our work to strengthen
local public schools. For more information, please contact Diana
Hardy at dianaehardy@yahoo.com.
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CELEBRATEPURIM!
Pre-Carnival Jersey Jim
Magic Show
Sunday, March 13
10:00 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.
Featuring Comedy Magician Jersey Jim
PURIM CARNIVAL
Sunday, March 13
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Exciting games, fun arts & crafts, wild rides, great
prizes and fabulous food
PURIM SILENT AUCTION
Monday, March 7 – Sunday, March 13
EREV PURIM CELEBRATION
Saturday, March 19
Vodka Tasting
7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
PURIM on the Roof
7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Presented by Cantor’s Chanters and
the Adult Purim Shpielers.
Also included is a Megillah reading
and Hamantaschen Buffet.
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MARCH 2011

GREEN TEAM
GROGGERS
Ten Commandments
Going to 11
By the slimmest of majorities, the C.C.A.R.
(Central Conference of American Rabbis) has
chosen to propose increasing the number of
commandments to 11. Since Reform Jews believe
the Torah was divinely inspired, it was argued
that this inspiration did not stop at Sinai. Surely
we must have learned something since then that
should be elevated to the commandment level!
Although the number 10 has special
significance for Jews, it was felt a prime
number would have more mystical value. A
contingent pressed for an expansion to 13, but
since most large buildings in NYC do not even
recognize a 13th floor, they
backed down after choosing
not to fight the unchallengeable
grip of blind superstition.
To the Green Team, always
willing to embrace forward-looking (although
some think, cockamamie) concepts, this made
perfect sense. When we got the Decalogue,
there were not many people around, the
world was agrarian, the industrial revolution
was three millennia away... who could even
contemplate the human race making any kind
of an impact on the planet? God did think
about our responsibility to till and tend the
earth, but it did not get a lot of promotion.
Things are so different now. The risks are so
large, and our resources are being gobbled up
so quickly. We need a powerful statement,
a commandment, whose repetition would
constantly motivate us to live sustainably
on this planet. Send your suggestions to
minusksf@aol.com, and we will forward them
to the C.C.A.R.
ISAIAH WOMEN
Please Join Isaiah Women for Our
Wonderful Events in March
FRIDAY, MARCH 18 — LUNCH BUNCH
Join us at The Cheesecake Factory, Marina Del Rey. For more info contact Ellen Canter at ellenjcanter@aol.com.
SUNDAY, MARCH 20 — THIRD ANNUAL MAH JONGG TOURNAMENT
1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. in the Temple Isaiah Social Hall. Join us for an afternoon of fun-filled competition, prizes and
refreshments! $20.00 for Isaiah Women Members; $25.00 for all other participants. Please bring your 2010 Mah Jongg cards.
RSVP to Rochelle Neuburger (310) 649-4661 or rochelleneuburger@hotmail.com.
SAVE THE DATE FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS!
Sunday, April 10 — Second Annual Women’s Seder
Thursday, April 28 — Dinner Bunch at Warsawa in Santa Monica
Friday, May 13 — Hike and Picnic
Sunday, June 5 — End-of-year event. Join us for dinner and a night of magic.
We invite you to join us for our varied and enjoyable events. It is not too late to become a member. Contact Cathy Pollak at
cathy.pollak@gmail.com.
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WELCOME
New Members
Talmud says, “Welcoming guests is greater than receiving the face of the divine presence.”
We welcome those who have become part of our Temple family. Our goal at Temple
Isaiah is to encourage your involvement as both members and volunteers.
Kirsten and Stephen Benardo
Dena and Steven Cohen
Leslie and Steven Epstein
Nathalie and Eric Holtzman
Sarah Reber and Benjamin Denckla
Join us this summer
at CAMP ISAIAH!
Jewish. Summer. Camp. Experience.
June 27-August 19, 2011
What are you doing this summer? Coming to Camp Isaiah? From arts n’ crafts to field trips, swimming to overnights, theme days to
music, sports to Israeli culture, chuggim to Shabbat celebrations, Camp Isaiah is the place to be. Incredible programs for incredible
campers entering grades 1- 9. Sign up by the week for a tailor-made summer.
Kehillat Noar: Grades 1-2 Chaverim: Grades 3-4
Tzofim Extreme: Grades 5-6 Madrichim: Grades 7-9
Call today for a brochure! For more information, log on to www.templeisaiah .com or contact Lisa Greengard, Camp Director,
310.277.2772 ext 23, lisa@templeisaiah.com.
IT IS THAT TIME OF THE YEAR AGAIN…
Join our merry band of Purim Shpielers as we celebrate Purim
Saturday, March 19 at 7:00 p.m.
You do not want to miss the fun!!
This year the shpiel is “Purim on the Roof”
written by Gloria Greengard.
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BAR MITZVAH
MATTHEW RESKIN
Son of Nancy Heim and Victor Reskin
Saturday, March 19, 2011
YOUTH GROUP
UPCOMING
EVENTS!
CLUB 456 (GRADES 4 - 6)
Sunday, March 27, 3:00 -5:00 p.m.
-- Party with Beyond Shelter in
our Social Hall!
JR. ITY (GRADES 7 - 8)
Sushi & Karaoke at Yen. Exact date TBD.
Ain’t no party like a WEST COAST
PARTY Jr! Isaiah Temple Youth
represented at the 7th - 8th grades
retreat at URJ Camp Newman in
Santa Rosa, January 14-17.
ITY (GRADES 9 - 12)
Retreat – Social Justice Kallah, March 4 - 6 at Stephen S. Wise Temple
Do not miss out; these retreats are not only run by teens, but they are also full of fun and a great way to
meet Jewish teens throughout Southern California. Join ITY on Facebook!
Find out more about CLUB 456, Jr. ITY and ITY! Contact Lisa
Greengard at (310) 277-2772 ext. 23 or lisa@templeisaiah.com.
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CONTRIBUTIONS TO TEMPLE FUNDS
A big thank you to those who have contributed to the various Temple funds. Your contributions allow
us to do so much and give back to the community. A true mitzvah!
CLERGY DISCRETIONARY FUND
In Appreciation of
Cantor Kent by Herb and Lynda Belinky
In Honor of
Shira Danielle Kellner by Ellen and Marshall B. Cole
Shira Danielle Kellner by Sumner and Sherilee Feldman
Shira Danielle Kellner by Joseph and Roberta Gillerman
Shira Danielle Kellner by Deborah Kreingel
Shira Danielle Kellner by Judie Rice
Tina Oberman-Fox by Stephen Fox and Tina Oberman-Fox
Andrea Pullan by Stephen Fox and Tina Oberman-Fox
Maxine Rogo’s conversion and birthday by Dorothy Rosewell
Our wedding by Joel Aufrecht and Beth Cousens
In Memory of
Phyllis Davidson by Anita and Suzanne Polinsky
Sandra Elliott and Frank Englander
by Eva Englander and Edgar Ardon
Seymour Fabrick by Carolyn Saltsman
Mildred Fendell Kessler by Honey Amado
Norberto Feldmann by Stuart and Priscilla Levine
Abraham Frazin by Ruth Miller
Debbie Friedman by Jeni Catch
Herbert Hoffman
by Nancy Hoffman-Weisbord and Glenn Weisbord
Paul Kahn by Shirley Greene
Henry Klein by Honey Amado
Andrew B. Kornreich by Thelma Kornreich
Ethel Liebowitz by Diane and Scott Lewis
Richard Mednick by Lisa Mednick Owen
Anna Plotkin by Rosalie and Sheldon Sacks
Selma Pullan by Andrea and Terry Pullan
Micah Joel Schwartz by Leon and Carol Schwartz
Joan Windisch by Jill and Harris Smith
CARING COMMUNITY FUND
In Memory of
Sheila Kassorla by Honey Amado
Sheila Kassorla by Phyllis and David Rothman
Harold Levine by David Levine and Sherrie Zacharius
DONNA GROSS FUND
In Memory of
Lydia Braude by Judy and Jerry Kravitz
Donna Gross by Bill and Marilyn Alper
Donna Michelle Gross by Gail and Terry Feigenbaum
Donna Michelle Gross by Adelle Gross
Donna Gross by Barbara and Blaine Handell
Donna Michelle Gross by Judy and Jerry Kravitz
Dr. Joel Horowitz by Dena and Michael Horowitz
Josiah S. Mishne by Adelle Gross
Harold Shuman by Laurence and Paula Shuman
ELLEN GOLDBERG RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
AND CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Honor of
Gail and Terry Feigenbaum’s granddaughter, Sarah Feigenbaum
by Barbara and Blaine Handell
The 50th wedding anniversary of Geri and Gary Rosenberg
by Gloria and Eddie Ilan
In Memory of
George Falke by Evelyn Kwawer
Ellen Hochman by Robert and Deborah Pitt
Minnie Katz by Manuel and Cheri Katz
Herman Kwawer by Allen Kwawer
Frances Mittelman by Allen Kwawer
Miriam Wilenker by Deborah Kreingel
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DISCRETIONARY FUND
In Memory of
Isidore Beierfeld by Roberta and Joseph Gillerman
GENERAL FUND
In Honor of
The 50th anniversary of Geri and Gary Rosenberg
by Dr. Barbara S. Reed
Temple Isaiah by Teddi Silverman
GINNIE FOX MEMORIAL FUND
In Honor of
The 50th anniversary of Gary and Geri Rosenberg
by Stephen Fox and Tina Oberman-Fox
HUREWITZ FAMILY MEMORIAL
LIBRARY FUND
In Memory of
Rose Cohen by Ellen and Marshall B. Cole
ISRAEL ACTION FUND
In Memory of
Stacy Lander by Edith Davidson
LEVINE LIBRARY FUND
In Memory of
Racheal Fremed by Ellen and Marshall B. Cole
Debbie Friedman by Maxine Rogo
Lillian Berger Gilbert by Ellen and Marshall Cole
Sheila Kassorla by Gloria and Eddie Ilan
Arthur Richman by Jeni Catch
Rose Sanders by Gloria Ilan
Frima Sobel by Jeni Catch
NORMAN MIRSKY ADULT EDUCATION FUND
In Memory of
George Hans by Janice Smith
PRESCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Honor of
Sumner Feldman’s 80th birthday
by Pauline Samuels and Family
In Memory of
Gilda Samek by Eric and Tracy Shabsis
RABBI GAN DISCRETIONARY FUND
In Honor of
For advice given to her by Marcia Oshman
In Memory of
Robie Leibman by Marcia Oshman
Herschel Mintzer by Marcia Oshman
Richard H. Oshman by Marcia Oshman
Seymour Ziff by Lillian Ziff
RABBI LEWIS MEMORIAL FUND
In Memory of
Jennie Miller Smith by Janice Smith
Gerald Stern by Richard Stern
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Memory of
Annie Rogo by Maxine Rogo
Meyer Wershow and Anna Wolkowitz
by Phyllis and Joel Rothman
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
YOUTH GROUP FUND
In Honor of
The Bat Mitzvah of Kitlyn Lebowe
by Maxine Rogo
RISHONIM FUND
In Honor of
Barbara and Blaine Handell’s grandson, Yakir
by Gail and Terry Feigenbaum
In Memory of
Nathan Brownstein by Sybelle Subotnick
Arthur Richman by Gaye Catch
Frima Sobel by Gaye Catch
ROSALEE LIPMAN
PRE-SCHOOL FUND
In Memory of
Arthur Katz by Donald Lipman
SOCIAL ACTION FUND
In Memory of
Edward Arkin by Maxine Rogo
YAHRZEIT FUND
In Memory of
Ruth Nirenberg Canter by Honey De Roy
Loren Chernoff by Cecily Lee
Ruth Dworkin by Lois Surnow
Frances Harris Finkelstein by David Finkelstein
Racheal Fremed and sincere appreciation to
Temple Isaiah by Andrew Gelb
Joshua Glick by Paul and Tama Deitch
Herman Grotenstein by Bertha Goldman
Charles Horlick by Anne Horlick
Benjamin Jecter by Bernice Singer
Marvin Kanigher by Ruth Weinrott
Hugo Kanter
by Susan Bartholomew and Sanford Jacoby
Sheila Kassorla by Ephraim and Joan Sales
Sam Kessler by Nancy-Jo and Harry Field
Dr. Norman Linde by Dr. Leonard Linde
Lucille Meyers by Honey and George De Roy
Ethel Rosenblatt by June Rohrlick-Miller
Sylvia Solomon and Zelma De Bre
by Alvin and Susan De Bre
Harry Isaac Stone and Laurie Scholnick Woods
by Faye Scholnick
Anne Tobias by Janice Smith
Joseph Isaac Turner by Paul and Shirley Turner
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2010
High Holy
Day Campaign
“It is not what one
says, but rather what
one does, that makes
all the difference in
the world”
– Shimon (the son of Rabban
Gamliel) – Pirke Avot 1:17.
Thank you to everyone
who helped make
a difference for the
Isaiah Community by
supporting our High
Holy Day Campaign.
THE BOARD OF
TEMPLE ISAIAH
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LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
Kim and Samuel Lee
Joanne Van Emburgh
and Samuel Surloff
Ann and Bill Warnick
BENEFACTORS
Diane and Jim Berliner
Diane and Richard Birnholz
Stephanie and Harold Bronson
Dorothy and Allan Jonas
Sherrie Zacharius and David Levine
Patty and John Nickoll
Eleanor and Glenn Padnick
Lisa and Troy Slaten
SUPPORTERS
Jean and Dr. Jay Arbarbanel
Anne Elman
Dvora and Marcus Englefield
Benita and Bertrand Ginsberg
Elliot Handler
Sandy and Al Haveson
Erica and Stephen Jamieson
Rabbis Zoë and Jonathan Klein
Sharon Klein
Karen and David Leichenger
Lori and Roger McCracken
Hon. Vicki Reynolds
and Murray Pepper
Lois Rosen
Dena and Irv Schechter
Oreet and Steven Smith
Jill and Harris Smith
PRESIDENT’S CLUB
Joan and Irwin Allen
Honey and Ralph (z’l) Amado
Gaye Catch
Pat and Jerry Epstein
Elizabeth and Glen Friedman
Rabbi Dara Frimmer
Dr. Wendy Hoffman
and Dr. David Ginsberg
Beth and Greg Goss
Susan Bartholomew
and Sanford Jacoby
Laurie Jacoby
Cantor Evan Kent
and Rabbi Donald Goor
Stella and Leonard Kleinrock
Samantha and Eric Sackler
Rosalie and Sheldon Sacks
Gail Solo
Karen and Edward Weiss
SPONSORS
Celia and Dr. Ken Alpern
Caroline and Judge Robert Altman
Danielle and David Ambrose
Dr. Jerome and Lucienne Aroesty
Merrie and Michael Asimow
Dawn and Kenny Baines
Ilana Cass and Bear Barnes
Cecille Berlin
Ronna and Joshua Berlin
June and Robert Berliner
Stewart Bogen
Michele and Jeremy Bollinger
Tracy and Graydon Brittan
Margaret and Irwin Clamage
Roya and Pedram Cohen
Honey and George De Roy
Tina and Steve Fox
Catherine and Scott Gopaulsingh
Laura and David Galperson
Linda and Jeffrey Glaser
Anthony Goldring
Traci and Paul Goodwin
Diane and Mitchell Gross
Renee and Chuck Hurewitz
Deborah and Alan Isaacman
Barbara and Dale Joyner
Celine and Robert Kahn
Cheri and Manuel Katz
Debra and Rabbi Rick Kellner
Eileen Lewis
Rabbi Sara
and Joshua Mason-Barkin
Diane Murray
Terry and Craig Peters
Andrea and Terry Pullan
Emily and Richard Rothstein
Adi and Roee Rubin
Stephanie and Jason Rund
Karna and Morris Ruskin
Randy Schwab
Leslie and Steph Sebbag
Judith and Michael Siegel
Loretta Siciliano
and B. Scott Silverman
Martha Sklar
Virginia and Norman Solomon
Jennifer and Robert Solomon
Debra and Bruce Spector
Diana and James Stephenson
Sarah and Ronald Stone
Peter Studner
Eva Vollmer
Diana and Chester Widom
Kristina and Laurence Wiener
Madeline and Kenneth Wolf
Catherine and Hootan Youssefyeh
FRIENDS OF ISAIAH
Elisabeth and Jonathan Abarbanel
Janel and Matthew Ablon
Regina and Michael Adler
Megan and Nate Akiva
Greta Angert and Dr. Matt Albert
Albert Algaze
Elyse Allen
Samantha Allen
Cynthia Allen
Jennifer and Jeffrey Allen
Naomi and Mark Altman
Sherry and Paul Altura
Cindy and Steven Ambers
Tamar and Edward Andrews
Anonymous
Michelle and Peter Aronson
Lisa and Brian Aronson
Laurie and Mark Aston
Norma Auerbach
Barbara and Greg Austin
Sharon and Charles Balot
Harriet Balter
Parviz Banafshe
Drs. Peyman and Tanaz Banooni
Lisa and Martin Barash
Julie and Tony Bardin
Glenna and Rich Baron
Deanna and Michael Baron
Sharon Barrish
Jenifer Yashari
and Dr. Noah Bartfeld
Elise and Eric Beane
Kimberly Steinman
and Michael Becker
Joni and Miles Benickes
Nancy and B. Scott Bennett
Paulette Benson and Joel Beck
Sherrie and James Berger
Sharon and Jerry Berger
Sherrie and Jack Berlin
Alexandra and Michael Berman
Rachael and Evan Berman
Sandra Bernstein
Linda and Philip Bertenthal
Anne and Arturo Besser
Michel and Jeffrey Best
Johanna and Doug Besterman
Jan and Matthew Birch
Sara and Eric Biren
Bunnie Blender
Karlene J. and Kenneth Bley
Elizabeth and Christopher Bley
Elaine and Marvin Bluebond
Kara Nortman and Jake Blumenthal
Harriet and Seymour Bond
Tina and David Bonrouhi
Rebecca Boswell
Phyllis Bellano
and Harvey Botansky
Valentine Boyd
Beth and Philip Braen
Melissa and Saul Brand
Ellen Brener
Ellen Evans and Laura Brill
Erica and Greg Broido
Shohreh and Marc Bronstein
Drs. Lauren Pinter-Brown
and Spencer Brown
Rachel and Jeffrey Brown
Tracy and Damon Brown
Ellen and Ronald Canter
Jeni Catch
Robin and Bernie Cayetano
Melissa and Marcus Chait
Sonya and Adam Chapnick
Dimitry Chapovsky
Michelle Charness
Iris and Edward Chayet
Eva Chick
Naomi and Roland Childs
Kate Chilton
Patti Chorn
Katherine and Dr. Basil Clyman
Martha and Larry Cohen
Steffanie Cohen
Nazanin and Alexander Cohen
David Cohen
Dr. Renee A. Cohen
Judy and Ken Combs
Mervyn Cooper
Janet Corwin
Lisa and Jonathan Cristall
Renee and Jay Cronenwalt
Jessica and James Dabney
Sandra and Dr. Payam Daneshrad
Jasmine and Michael Danielpour
Andrea and Michael Daniels
Julie and Mark Darwish
Laura and Dean Davidov
Leslie and Jonathan Davidson
Idelle and Peter Davidson
Ellen and David Davidson
Rachel and Jeffrey Davidson
Tracy and Steven Davis
Rick Davis
Ryan Davis
Shirley Davis
Lisa De Moraes
Micah Dekofsky
Lauren and Bruce Dembo
Elaine and Michael Diamond
Vicki and Dr. Andrei Doran
Jennifer and Gregory Drebin
Veronica and Larry Dressler
Caroline and David Dreyfus
Bea and Eliot Dubin
Carol and Steven Dubron-Witlin
Sylvia and Daniel Dworsky
Carolynne and Gary Dyner
Mandi and Stephen Dyner
Selma Edelman
Marci Levine and Greg Egemo
Jill and Lee Egerman
Jeffrey and Ann Eggleston
Bonnie and Warren Egnal
Urszula and Bruce Eisen
Jennifer and Michael Eisenberg
Anne Elliot
Ava and Nickolas Elsner
Lisa and Eric Engel
Gerald Engel
Richard Epstein
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Melinda and Paul Epstein
E. Eshaghoff
Michelle and Jodi Eslami
Susan and Barry Essenfeld
Choiwan and David Essey
Avital and Aaron Etehad
Rina Etkes
Denise and Hooman Farahmand
Dr. Ilen Claudius
and Dr. Oved Fattal
Jody and William Fay
Dana and Casey Federman
Gail and Terry Feigenbaum
Michele and Kenneth Feinswog
Mareen and Dr. David Feldman
Sumner and Sheri Feldman
Diane Feldman
Dana and Jordan Feldstein
Jennifer and Edward Fentin
Diana and Jeff Ferman
Nancy-Jo and Harry Field
Brenda and Leon Fine
Rachel and Ian Fischler
Dorothy Fishman
Ronnie Fishman
Lucy and William Fiske
Dr. Amy Teplin
and Hugh Fitzpatrick
Rboin Schorr and Brian Flaherty
Lisa and David Flashner
Eva and Andrew Fogg
Jennifer and Jeffrey Forman
Erica and Joshua Fox
Jena and Adam Frankel
Laurence Franks
Nina and Joshua Freedman
Seth Freedman
Toni and Paul Friedman
Tanya and Joshua Friedman
Ronda and Arthur Frumkin
Mariam and Simon Furer
Ellie and Peter Gabayan
Corinne and Benjamin Gafni
Jodi and Dr. Douglas Galen
Laurie and David Gantz
Sherry and Bruce Garfield
Elisa and Bruce Geller
Rebecca and Chris George
Amy and Adam Gershwin
Ingrid and Eric Gewirtz
Roberta and Joseph Gillerman
Jerry Gilmore
Ellen and Allen Ginsburg
Amanda and Todd Giroux
Julie and Tobias Glucksman
Tammy and Jeremy Golan
Kate and Steve Gold
Sherry Gold
Sherrie and Jack Goldfarb
Joyce and Michael Goldstein
Martha Goldstein
Ronald Goldstein
Naomi Goldurs
Stuart Goldurs
Sara Goodman
Deena and Larry Goodman
Edythe Goodwin
Marina and Ian Gordon
Gail and Jacob Gottesman
Vivian and Lawrence Grafstein
Curtis Graham
Amy and Stuart Graiwer
Beulah Grant
Julie and Alan Grass
Margaret and Harry Gray
Alissa and Kevin Grayson
Risa and Michael Green
Jody and Darin Greenblatt
Andrea and Todd Greene
Shirley J. Greene
Patricia Greenfield
Gloria and Nathaniel Greengard
Deborah and Michael Gruber
Jessica and Joshua Haacker
Bertha and Philip Hacker
Melissa and Michael Haddad
Maryam and Jamie Halimi
Amy and Adam Hammer
Lila and Robert Hanasab
Barbara and Blaine Handell
Amber and Daniel Handman
Jennifer and James Hannon
Myrna and William Hant
Hillary and Steven Hartman
Yvonne and Mark Hatherill
Gina and Benjamin Hattenbach
Nicole and Dr. Michael Hayavi
Dee and Marvin Helfgott
Michelle and Steven Heller
Kathryn and Gregory Heller
Pamela and Stephen Hendry
Ellen Himmel
Lucie and David Hinden
Janet and Farrell Hirsch
Deborah and Peter Kafka-Hirsch
Jamie and Andrew Hoffer
Dr. Howard Hoffman
Howard Hoffman
Amy and Gavin Hoffman
Tracy and Michael Hoffman
Renee and Roger Holt
Anne and Dr. Lawrence Hoop
Dena and Michael Horowitz
Jennifer and Martin Horwitz
Myra and Simon Horwitz
Constance Sommer
and Dr. William Howell III
Charlotte Schultz
and Mitchell Huberman
Brigid and Steven Huskey
Lynn and Alan Iezman
Gloria and Eddie Ilan
Diane and Jay Ilan
Danielle Ilan Weber
Nancy Iland
Kymberly and Todd Israel
Carol Fabi and Philip Israels
Eric Jacoby
Nicole Starr
and Dr. Joel Jackson
Shideh and Pascal Javaheri
Irene Joseph
Daniela
and Massimo Judah-Ormani
Arkady Kagan
Marilyn Kagan
Cynthia Kagan
Diana and George Kahn
Diane and Scott Kahn-Epstein
Jackie and Colin Kahn-Trauberman
Vicki Karlan
Susanne Karlan
Fern Karp
Maria and Bobby Kashani
Roberta and Michael Kass
Kathleen and Robert Katz
Dr. Mark Katz
Estelle and Dr. Sanford Katz
Mandana and Steve Katz
Libby and Bob Katzke
Janet Kaufman
Lynne and Ron Kaufman
Anna Kaufman
Aaron Kay
Lisa and Barry Kay
Tamar and Jeremiah Kelman
Marian Kent
Shirley and Sidney Kern
Ellen and Robert Klapper
Linda and Arnold Klein
Karin and Gregory Klein
Yulia and Alex Neyman-Kleyner
Barbara and Hank Koffman
Brigid and Bruce Kolbrenner
Philippe and Carla Kopf
Helene and Barry Korn
Sherrie and Philip Kramer
Suzanne and Brad Kreshek
Wendy and Jeffrey Krieger
Thomas Kun
Howard Kurtzman
Andrea and Steven Landyn-Ramras
Ellen and Charles Lane
Melissa and Derek Lane
Julie and Curt Lane
Jacklyn Lang
Dorothy and Gerald Lank
Sharon Lapid
Alie and Daniel Lapidus
Sandy and David Lari
Michelle and Dr. Scott Layne
Deanne and Marc Lebowitz
Roberta and Jeffrey Lee
Judy and Daniel Leib
Sheryl and Steven Leichenger
Gail Lenvin
Aline Leo
Dr. Yvonne Gutierrez
and Dr. Steve Lerman
Leigh and Robert Leveen
Elan and Andrew Levey
Jill and Kenneth Levin
Kim and Kip Levin
Jill Levin
Sharon and Stuart Levine
Priscilla and Stuart Levine
Hope and Christopher Levy-Biehl
Lorraine and John Levy
Beth and Colin Levy
Kate Levy
Diane and Scott Lewis
Deannie and Dr. Craig Liebenson
Dr. Celina Nadelman
and Dr. Eugene Liker
Deidre and Martin Lind
Mimi Lind
Patricia and Mark Lininger
Lynn and Jerry Linkin
Enola and Gil Lipaz
Donald Lipman
Jan and Mark Lipschutz
Meredith and Gary Lipsky
Robin and Ronald Litvak
Jolie and Gabriel Loeb
Elise Ungerleider and Robert Losch
Marcia and Benjamin Luce
Julie Sandor and John Ludden
Drs. Laura and Scott Lundberg
Melissa and Andrew Lustgarten
Alissa and Daniel Mafrice
Sarah Maizes
Phillipa Altman
and Damon Mamalakis
Erin and Michael Mand
Lauren and Michael Mannheim
Janet Gilmore Marcus
and David Marcus
Deanna and Lawrence Margo
Laura and Noah Margo
Annette and Boris Marks
Claire and David Markus
Drs. Debbi and Sam Markzar
Herbert Marsh
Amy and Charles Martinez
Lauren Marvasti
Nicole and Abraham Mathalon
Tracy and Sidney Mathalon
Christine and Bradley Matthew
Gabrielle Vidal and Aaron May
Julie and Steve Marsh
Sandra and Loren Mendell
Eileen and Paul Meshekow
Carla and Charles Meyer
Deborah Michel
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Sandra and Martin Milden
Laura Miles
Staci and Adam Miller
Patricia and Lawrence Miller
Karen and Marc Minikes
Judy Mintzer
Sheila Moncavage
Sara and Danny Monempour
Andrea and Matthew Monos
Roya and Michael Morady
Tina Feiger and Andrew Moss
Bridget and James Moss
Randee and Richard Motzkin
Kathleen and Mark Mower
Yana and Robert Nackman
Ruth Nadel
Ellen and Jeffrey Nagler
Ronit and Alan Naim
Ray Nakelsky
Gillian and Abram Nalibotsky
Susan and Phil Nathanson
Susan and Dr. Joel Needelman
Farah and Mark Nehoray
Elizabeth and Dr. Farshid Nejad
Cindy and Robert Newman
Rose Newman
Tatyana Neyman
Hilla and Michael Nourmand
Bud Orenstien
Marcia Oshman
Helen and Andrew Palmer
Anthea and Larry Palmos-Snegg
Barbara Parker
Shahin Parsi
Susan Childs and Martin Paull
Emily Yukich and Donald Pechet
Jodie and Kary Perelmutter
Deborah and Robert Pitt
Liz and Tom Pollak
Debi and Jeffrey Pomerantz
Ellen Pressman
Beth and Uzzi Raanan
Lauren and David Ravitz
Barbara Ravitz
Nicole and William Raymond
Deborah and Andrew Reamer
Trevor and Stacy Rees
Staci and Eric Reiter
Marica Albert and Elliott Ribeiro
Judie Rice
Michelle and Keith Richman
Kelly and Andrew Robinson
Jennifer and Brian Rodier
Laura and Kenny Rogers
Lynn and Mark Rogo
Maxine Rogo
Geraldine and Gary Rosenberg
Patricia Wile and Phyllis Rosenberg
Karen Sloane and Ronald Rosenberg
Susan and David Rosenblum
Wendi and Harvey Rosenstock
Torrie Rosenzweig
Jacqueline and Ralph Rosner
Dana Rosner
Julie Roth
Laura Dreskin
and Anthony Rothman
Phyllis and Joel Rothman
Tina and Ron Rothstein
Alison Bloom and Gabriel Rutman
Nancy and Kenneth Ruttenberg
Nicole and Robin Saacks
Jill and Rodney Sabel
Jamie and Pejman Sabet
Amy and Robert Sackler
Betty and Stan Sackler
Ronald Safren
Karen and Rio Saken
Joan and Ephraim Sales
Allison and Eric Samek
Jessica and Scott Samet
Deborah Samson
Saryl and Peter Hirsch-Samuelson
Laurie and Marc Sasson
Amy Levy and Chad Savage
Sari and Joshua Schechter
Margaret Fairlie and Dean Schenker
Jason and Rebecca Spitz
Fern and Harold Schiff
Jodi and Edward Schilowitz
Stacy Nadler
and Ronald Schneeberger
Faye Scholnick
Norman Schwab
Carol and Leon Schwartz
Joan and Larry Schwartz
Margie and Arthur Schwartz
Moira and Robert Schwartz
Elizabeth Fine and Matthew Segal
Jill and Scott Seidel
Pearl Seidman
Melissa Selim
Tracy and Eric Shabsis
Rachel and Joshua Shader
Dr. Mojdeh Shayestehfar
Martin Shepard
Robin and Charles Shephard
Allana and Jason Shepps
Dr. Susan and Michael Sheridan
Bari and Marshall Sherman
Nancy and Ken Shifren
Sheree Blavin and Brad Short
Paula and Laurence Shuman
Debra and Richard Siegel
Susan Siegel
Diane Siegel
Phyllis Siegel
Nancy Lewis and Ronald Silveira
Wendy and Brett Silver
Ariella and Jonathan Silver
Susan and Robert Silverman
Debra and Christopher Silverman
Darcy and Andrew Simon
Toni and Greg Simon
Amy Simon
Daryn and Todd Simons
Stuart Simpson
Kate Rosloff and Dr. M. Craig Singer
Bernadette Jaeger
and Samiel Skootsky
Florence and Milton Slotkin
Kimberly Klausner and David Smiler
Sheri Bluebond and Brad Smith
Cindy and Michael Smith
Jill Smith
Aileen and Michael Smollins
Laura Snoke
Cheryl and David Snow
Suzanne and Martin Solig
Lanna and Jay Solnit
Ilene and Keith Solomon
Rena Sonshine
Michelle and Dan Sorgen
Arleen
and Christopher Sorkin-Lloyd
Dr. Janet White and Howard Spector
Stephanie Spector-Asher
Lila and Jack Spiegelman
Rachel and Gregg Spiegelman
Sari and Randy Spiro
Marilyn and Errol Stambler
Kathy Weiner and Mandy Stern
Tasia and Harvey Stern
Jude and Greg Stone
Robin and Jeffrey Strug
Lesley and Jon Summers
Martha and Ari Swiller
Rebecca and Daniel Szew
Mandy and Siamak Tabib
Andrea and Brett Tabor
Gladys and Ivin Tarnove
Patsy Tebbs
M. Terre
Christina and Andrew Thau
Errol Tonsky
Lynn and Kenneth Trabert
Eric Trabert
Julie and Dennis Trantham
Lorraine and Ross Trogman
Jessica Siegel and Stephen Tosneff
Vida and Steven Tuch
Lisa Turin
Wendy and Jeff Turk
Shirley and Paul Turner
Michael Turner
Elizabeth and Brian Upton
Cari and Dan Uslan
Jackie and Simon Uwins
Jon and Keith Vaszauskas
Jeannette and Antonin Vesely
Diana Hardy and David Viner
Sharon De Mayo and Luca Viola
Al Vogel
Kristie and Michael Vogel
Steven Vogel
Azi and Ernest Vojdani
Deena and Michael Wachtel
Casey Wallace
Liz and Charles Waters
Anne and Larry Wayne
Ted Weber
Lisa and Daniel Weinberger
Janice and Larry Lee Weiner
Ann Weinman
Diane Weinstein
Dawn and Stuart Weisfeld
Dana and Jon Weisman
Dorothy Weiss
Frances Jones and Adam Weissburg
Ted and Joan Weitz
Leslie Raffel and Robert Wemischner
Francine and Spencer Wenger
Lauren and Michael Wershow
Pam Weston
Evelyn and Alexander Wiles
Jo and James Winett
Laura and Jeffrey Winikow
Sheryl and Richard Winter
Orli Belman and Kevin Wittenberg
Debra and Larry Wolf
Toby and Howard Wolfberg
Dr. Lisa and Jeffrey Wolfe
Courtney and Jared Wolff
Sarah and Claudio Wolff
Lisa and Josh Woods
Andrea Spatz
and Robert Wunderlich
Lynn and Dennis Wynbrandt
June Wynbrandt
Elham and Navid Yadegar
Vivian and Marc Zachary
Alyse and Guy Zaczepinski
Lee and David Zamos
Drs. Karen and Joshua Zaritsky
Lisa and Warren Zide
Sherri and Marty Zigman
Jodi and Steven Zimelman
Teri and Brandon Zimon
Amy Phillips and Allen Zipper
Francine and Bennett Zuck
Kim Perry and Larry Zucker
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LINES FROM THE LIBRARY
By Ellen G. Cole, Librarian
THE YEAR’S BEST JEWISH CHILDREN’S BOOKS
Here is news to shake your Purim grogger! On the way to the shpiel,
I heard the Association of Jewish Libraries proudly announce its
coveted Sydney Taylor Book Awards for 2011 for the most distinguished
contributions to Jewish children’s literature. Winners are a calming tale
of tikkun olam, an imaginative graphic novel and a suspenseful family
drama.
The 2011 Younger Readers’ gold medal winner is Gathering Sparks by
Howard Schwartz, illustrated by Kristina Swarner. Good deeds bring
peace to our world in this moving picture book which gives a new
interpretation to the vessel holding light.
The Older Readers’ Category gold medalist is Hereville: How Mirka
Got Her Sword by Barry Deutsch. In his exciting tale, a headstrong girl
balances daring deeds, fantasies and Jewish observance.
Dana Reinhardt captures the Teen Readers’ gold with The Things a
Brother Knows. A military hero returns home; he refuses to re-engage
with his family; his younger brother fears he will never again be normal.
There are nine Honor and 27 Notable Books. Picture Book honors
include Modeh Ani, Emma’s Poem, and the re-illustrated Cakes and
Miracles. Older Readers’ honors
are Resistance, One is Not a Lonely
Number and Black Radishes. Teen
Honors are Hush, Once and Life,
After.
Winners receive a cash prize from the
estate of Sydney Taylor, author of the
All-of-a-Kind-Family series, at the AJL
convention in Montreal in June. Taylor’s
success created American Jewish children’s
literature. Librarian Ellen Cole recommends these special books.
Winners, honors, notables and All-of-a-Kind-Family series are in the
new Library for you.
Library Hours
Tuesday: 2:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Thursday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
MARCH MEMORIAL PLAQUES
MARCH 4
Bud Blitzer
Gary Allen Brodsky
Samuel E. Goldstein
Harry Gordon
Daniel Gregory Hinden
Henry Kolb
David Levich
Louis Levitz
Abraham Pinchasi
Boris Posner
Samuel Sax
Jerome Spatz
Sol E. Ziskind
MARCH 11
Minnie Freeman
Lillian R. Goldman
Anna Goodman
Isaac Harris
Rose Jacobs
Lawrence Allan Joseph
Samuel Kaminker
Charne Kodimer
Cpl. Michael Allan Marshall
Hyman Miller
Fanny Roth
Jacob Sands
Tillie Walter
MARCH 18
Herman J. Bayless
Morris Brounstein
Morris Fabrick
Harriet Jacobs
Abraham Jaloff
Zerlina N. Katz
Harold Kreisberg
Morris H. Leinow
Abe Levatter
Adele Levine
Augusta Miller
Dr. Louis Shapiro
Morris Silverstone
MARCH 25
Morris Avidon
Rita B. Clayman
Paul Freedberg
Anna Freidson
Jean Hildegard Gerber
Hannah Morton Glassman
Dina Goldfarb
Helen Gootkin
Arthur Maschkowski
Lillian Needelman
Muriel Pines
Herbert Polinsky
Leah Rector
Ida Sands
Isaac Joseph Slott
Betty Soskin
LIFECYCLES
MILESTONES: Mazel Tov to Melissa and Saul Brand on the birth of their daughter; Eryn and Ryan Kilstein on the birth of their daughter; Alie and Daniel
Lapidus on the birth of their daughter; Deborah and Marc Lepp on the birth of their daughter, granddaughter to Ellen and Marshall Cole; Azi and Ernest
Vojdani on the birth of their son.
SYMPATHY: We would like to express our sympathy to the following Temple members and their families on the recent loss of their loved ones:
Michael Eisenberg on the loss of his father, Richard; Marc O’Krent on the loss of his stepfather, Irv York; Margie Schwartz on the loss of her husband, Arthur;
Michael Sanders on the loss of his mother, Rose; Martha Sklar on the loss of her cousin, Moises Spil; Suzy Stone on the loss of her aunt, Connie Shuster.
SPEEDY RECOVERY: The following Temple members or their loved ones have been ill and we want to wish them well: Frank Cahn; Doron Baruch;
Stella Kleinrock; Lori Krop; Liz Pollak; Fern Schiff; Lorraine Trogman.
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MARCH 2011 CALENDAR
SHABBAT SERVICE SCHEDULE
Fridays, March 4 # , 11* and 18
5:45 P.M. PRE-ONEG
6:15 P.M. SHABBAT SERVICES
7:30 P.M. ONEG
#
March 4 - Scholar in Residence Shabbat
*March 11 - Jazz Shabbat Service
Mon
Wed
CENTER FOR THE WIDOWED
Every Monday
DAUGHTERS OF TORAH ~
LEARNING CIRCLE
Every Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
CANTOR KENT MEDITATION CIRCLE
Every Wednesday 6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Fourth Friday - March 25
6:00 P.M. FAMILY SHABBAT SERVICE
6:30 P.M. FAMILY SHABBAT DINNER
7:00 P.M. PRE-ONEG
7:15 P.M. SHABBAT SERVICES
8:30 P.M. ONEG
2
ISRAEL ROUNDTABLE
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 I 8:30 A.M.
Join Jordi Schuster Battis for this monthly
roundtable discussion.
SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE LECTURE
5
SUNDAY, MARCH 5 I 4:00 P.M.
Information on Back Cover.
SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE
6
MORNING LECTURE
SUNDAY, MARCH 6 I 9:45 A.M.
Information on Back Cover.
10
CINEMA ISAIAH
THURSDAY, MARCH 10 I 11:30 A.M.
Join us for our monthly movie with lunch. RSVP to
Gail- (310) 277-2772 or gail@templeisaiah.com.”
TOT SHABBAT
12
SATURDAY, MARCH 12 I 9:00 A.M.
Join us for our monthly Tot Shabbat.
HEARTS & MINDS:
A TORAH ROUNDTABLE
SATURDAY, MARCH 12 I 9:00 A.M.
All are welcome to this passionate, joyous and
critical study of Torah.
ART WORKSHOP WITH FLORI HENDRON
SATURDAY, MARCH 12 I 10:00 A.M.
Look in the weekly bulletin for more information.
RSVP to Julie at Julie@templeisaiah.com.
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PURIM CARNIVAL
SUNDAY, MARCH 13 I 11:30 A.M.
Join us for our yearly carnival to celebrate Purim.
Fun for the whole family.
Sat
SHABBAT TORAH STUDY
Every Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Study every Shabbat morning, exploring
Torah verse by verse
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T.I.N.G. MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 15 I 8:00 A.M.
This is open to all Temple members and those who
want to build their business through referrals.
For questions, call Ivy Rappaport at 323-782-3032.
17
GREEN TEAM MEETING
THURSDAY, MARCH 17 I 7:00 P.M.
The Green Team focuses on educating and advocating on
environmental issues, green activism, and creating green
initiatives. Contact Steve Fox, at minusksf@aol.com
ISRAEL TRIP INFORMATION MEETING
THURSDAY, MARCH 17 I 7:00 P.M.
RSVP to Nancy (310) 277-2772.
BELMAR CHILD & FAMILY CENTER’S
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23RD ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM
FRIDAY, MARCH 18 I 9:00 A.M.
Belmar Child & Family Center is a non-profit Child Guidance
Clinic whose therapists volunteer in the LAUSD. Therapists and
teachers working in hospitals, schools and the community
will be speaking.
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20
23
24
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PURIM SHPIEL
SATURDAY, MARCH 19 I 7:00 P.M.
Information on page 5.
ISAIAH WOMEN MAH JONGG TOURNAMENT
SUNDAY, MARCH 20 I 1:00 P.M.
TISCH #4 WITH RABBI DARA FRIMMER
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 I 7:30 P.M.
Join Rabbi Dara Frimmer for “Judaism and Justice.”
RSVP online through the weekly bulletin.
ROSH HASHANAH MOCK SERVICE
THURSDAY, MARCH 24 I 7:00 P.M.
Information on page 3.
BEYOND SHELTER PARTY WITH BV2
SUNDAY, MARCH 27 I 3:00 P.M.
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DATED MATERIAL
LIFELONG LEARNING
SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE WEEKEND
LIFE’S JOURNEY: DESTINATIONS AND DETOURS
MARCH 4 – 6
Join with your temple community and
our Scholar-in-Residence, Rabbi Richard
Address of the Union for Reform Judaism,
for a weekend of learning, laughter and
reflection.
Friday, March 4, 8:00 p.m. “It Is Not Good to Be Alone” -
Community, Relationships and Your Community. Dinner will
be available for $15 per person from Fresh Corn Grill.
Saturday, March 5, 10:00 a.m. Shabbat Services with your
Temple Clergy and Rabbi Address
Saturday, March 5, 11:30 a.m. “A Foundation for Wellness and Gratitude” -
Building a Caring Community. Shabbat lunch will be available for $10 per person.
Saturday, March 5, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Honoring Care Givers: A special learning
session for those who are caregivers or care for aging parents
Sunday, March 6, 9:45 a.m. “Different Faces in the Mirror” - Changing Demographics
and the Implications on Temple Life
Please RSVP online through the Temple Website.
THE TISCH CONTINUES
WITH RABBI FRIMMER
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23,
7:30 P.M.
A Tisch is Yiddish for table. Join us as we
reignite the ancient Chasidic tradition where
Jews would gather at the rabbi’s table to learn.
This year there will be four Tischen, one
taught by each of our Clergy. Each Tisch will
begin at 7:30 p.m. at the home of one of our
congregants.
“Judaism and Justice: To Whom Are We
Responsible? To What Degree?” Please rsvp to
Julie Moldo at Julie@templeisaiah.com, and
please bring a dessert or wine. This Tisch will
be held at the home of Vida and Steven Tuch.
Space is limited to 15 guests.
ISRAEL OVER BREAKFAST
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 8:30 A.M.
Join with Rabbinic Intern Jordi Schuster Battis for a monthly roundtable conversation about Israel, the first Wednesday of the month. We will next meet at
the Temple on Wednesday, March 2, 8:30 a.m. Please RSVP to Gail Minkow at 310-277-2772. Look at the online bulletin for more information.