February 29, 2012 - Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills

Temple T Emanuel of Beverly Hills Living Judaism
www.tebh.org
5th Annual
Beverly Hills Purim Ball
February 29, 2012
Humanitarian Award Recipients
Toni & Bruce Corwin
Community Spirit Award Recipient
Corinne Verdery
JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2012
6 Tevet - 6 Adar

TEMPLE EMANUEL OF BEVERLY HILLS
CLERGY
Rabbi Laura Geller, Senior Rabbi
Rabbi Jonathan Aaron, Senior Rabbi & Director of Education
Cantor Yonah Kliger, Cantor
Rabbi Sara Mason-Barkin, Assistant Rabbi
Rabbi Meyer Heller, Rabbi Emeritus
BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Dr. Elisa Newman White, Co-President
Scott Shlecter, Co-President
Joyce Levine, Co -Treasurer
Brian Weinberg, Co-Treasurer
Lisa Greer, Secretary
Jeffrey Wolf, VP Legal Affairs
Israel Eichenstein, VP Religious Activities
Lewis Rudzki, VP Membership
Diane Vanette, VP Programming
Michael Weinman, VP Education & Youth
Marcie Zelikow, VP Resource Development
Sue Brucker, Immediate Past President
Bruce Corwin, Chairman
DIRECTORS
Roger Brooks
Amy Cohen
Bruce Cole
Victor Gold
Joshua Goode
Craig Karlan
Myra Lurie
Bonnie Nissenbaum
Dr. Jack Quinn
Lisa Rosenblatt
Brian Rosenstein
Mark Schwartz
CONSTITUENT ORGANIZATIONS
Barbara Bruser, Chair, Endowment Board of Trustees
Brad Kesner, President, Men’s Club
John Stone, Board of Regents
Craig Karlan, Early Childhood Center Council
Dayna Turcotte, Early Childhood Center Council
Amy Cohen, Religious School Council
Bonnie Nissenbaum, Religious School Council
Ellie Trope, Parent Teacher Havurah
John Stone
Dayna Turcotte
Gary Yale
TEMPLE EMANUEL ADMINISTRATION
Ellis Kirschenbaum, Executive Director
Penelope Rosenberg, Assistant to the Executive Director
Yoni Rosenberg, Director of Operations, Administration and Facilities
Dan Gordon, Director of Information and Technology
Tova Joffe Larsen, Director of Membership and Development
Lynn Franklin, B’nai Mitzvah Coordinator
Alex Fox, Clergy Assistant
Katie Almaleh, Membership and Programing Assistant
Liya Gorozhankina, Accounting Manager
Shelley Blumenfeld, Accounts Receivable Associate
Annie Levine, Communications Specialist
Nattan Hollander, Graphic Designer
Kevin McCarthy, Receptionist
TEMPLE EMANUEL SCHOOLS
Rabbi Sara Mason-Barkin, Congregational Educator and Director of
Temple Emanuel Religious School
Rabbi Jonathan Aaron, Interim Head of Temple Emanuel Academy Day
School
Stacy Kesner, Director of Temple Emanuel Early Childhood Center (ECC)
Kelley Courtney, Religious School Offi ce Manager and Adult Education
Coordinator
Rachel Sternheim, Assistant Principal of Temple Emanuel Academy
Day School
Nichole Carlin, Temple Emanuel Academy Day School
Director of Admissions
Orly Akouka, Temple Emanuel Academy Day School
Administrative Assistant
Julie Ohana, ECC Offi ce Assistant
Ronda Rose, Director, Kosofsky Library
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Presidents’ Perspective
L'Shalom
Rabbi's Refl ections
Early Childhood Center & Baby Emanuel
Temple Emanuel Academy Day School
Religious School
Family Retreat
New Emanuel Campaign
5th Annual Beverly Hills Purim Ball
B’nai Mitzvah
Spirituality Retreats
Social Justice
Membership Matters
Calendar of Events: January 2012
Calendar of Events: February 2012
Upcoming Events
Purim at Temple Emanuel
Upcoming Services
Our Temple Family
Contributions
Pillar Members
Our Vision
At Temple Emanuel people find meaning
and purpose in their lives and discover
holiness through connection with Jewish
tradition, with each other and with God.
We open doors to Judaism that is alive,
vibrant and joyful, with innovative prayer
that warms souls, music that opens hearts,
lifelong learning that challenges minds and
a passion to repair the world. We honor
each individual's unique Jewish journey
at every stage of life as we celebrate our
connection with the Reform movement, the
Jewish people, Israel and the larger world.

Scott Shlecter Dr. Elisa Newman White
sshlecter@gmail.com elsnwmn@aol.com
By Scott Shlecter
Just another Friday night...
A week ago as I write this, our Temple had its monthly Shabbat
Unplugged (December 2). We do this most every month. But to
me, it was an extraordinary and inspiring event, and I would like to
share some of the reasons why.
The fi rst of many memorable moments was at dinner, when
an long time member asked me why the service was called
"Unplugged". I guess we sometimes take such things for granted.
I explained that the term "Unplugged" comes from rock music,
when concerts or recordings are done in acoustic rather than
electric guitars, which creates a softer, more mellow rendition.
As rock music becomes increasingly the domain of aging Baby
Boomers, perhaps we should enshrine this bit of knowledge in our
literature along the lines of Passover's Four Questions, so we can
be sure of passing it L'dor V'dor - The inquisitive child asks... "Why
is this service called Unplugged?"
Not only are the guitars toned down, but we also create a softer,
more mellow mood in our Sanctuary by lowering the lighting,
as we do with our Ne'ilah service. I fi nd the atmosphere very
conducive to moving my karma from the stress of the work week
to the peace that Shabbat offers. Sharp eyed observers have
pointed out to me that when we turn the Star Wars Light Sabers
off (those vertical fl orescent lights on our western wall), it also
unfortunately turns off the Menorah. This gives me the opportunity
to thank Scott Stone, who has been serving tirelessly to see the
project to completion. At the end of the service I made a point
to thank and congratulate Scott on how beautiful the space was,
but all the more so for the sacred moments that had taken place.
Scott continues his work both to iron out this and other remaining
glitches, as well as leading our Campaign Committee in imagining
what the next phase of our facilities upgrading should be.
In addition to the architectural beauty, the vibe was enhanced by
having our Sanctuary fi lled almost to capacity. The Adler family
was there in force, to begin the celebration of Jake becoming
a Bar Mitzvah. Our Temple Board and families were also part of
the crowd. More on the Board in a bit. And "the regulars shuffl ed
in..." to borrow from aging rocker Billy Joel.
Early in the service Sydney Turk Porter and Hale Porter were
brought to the center of the circle, to receive a blessing for all the
contributions they have made over the years to our congregation,
as they move to the desert for their next life adventure. Sydney
was for many years the godmother of our Caring Committee,
which helps to organize visits to ill congregants and other acts
of lovingkindness. Hale was a congregational leader in varying
capacities for many years. Of course we are sad to see them
leave, but due to the strong foundation Sydney leaves behind,
the Caring Committee is now stronger than ever, with a recent
meeting attended by 30 congregants eager to continue the good
works.
The service was also billed as the Board's installation. On one
level, this occurrence was so late relative to when this Board
actually began its term, its was perhaps almost silly (our term
runs July to June, so we are nearly 50% through). Nevertheless,
about 20 of our Board members were there, most with family
and friends. At the designated time, we were invited up to
the Bimah, where each of us briefl y introduced ourselves.
The congregation read a paragraph calling us to service, we
responded with a paragraph acknowledging our responsibility to
care for our Temple, and the clergy completed the ceremony with
a benediction. Even though I have been through this "exercise" a
few times before, this one touched me (and I would bet the rest of
us) in a stronger way, surrounded by a substantial representation
of our community, and having almost all of the Board together.
Along with our weekly announcements, we also handed out our
Board Covenant. This is a one page document that enumerates
all the things we ask of Board members. The clergy have guided
us in the construction of this document over the past few years.
Aside from derech eretz (maintaining ethical and responsible
comportment), we ask quite a bit of our Board members in both
time and money. The fact that 30 such capable members of our
community have agreed to step up to this level of responsibility
is remarkable, and is something our Temple is most fortunate to
have.
Selfl ess dedication to the Temple extends well beyond the Board,
to dozens of other service committees - for our schools, our
fundraising, greeters, and many other functional areas such as
fi nance and membership. It would be impossible for our Temple
to operate without the dedication of so many members of our
congregation
I'll conclude with a request of the congregation. All of us are
both volunteers and only human. What all volunteers contribute
of their time usually comes at the expense of professional, family
or well earned personal downtime. Most Temples face ongoing
challenges, and we are not immune. We always welcome your
feedback when given constructively and lovingly. And if the
opportunity arises, please thank your favorite Board member or
volunteer for for their selfl ess dedication to our Temple and its
sacred work.
See you at the next Shabbat Unplugged or our other monthly
musical service, Shabbat B'Yachad.
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By Rabbi Laura Geller
RabbiGeller@tebh.org
The Rest of My Life
The English word “sabbatical” comes from the word
“Shabbat.” It was first used in 1886 to refer to a year’s absence
granted to researchers which typically occurred once in every
seven years of teaching. The idea emerged from the Biblical
injunction to let the land lie fallow every seven years to give
it a chance to regenerate. Not a bad idea for those who are
teaching and researching to have a chance to take a breath
and regenerate a bit. In fact, it is probably a good idea for all
of us! Professors and rabbis are among the lucky few whose
professions encourage this privilege. The clergy at Temple
Emanuel are grateful to have leadership who recognizes that
it is important for clergy to have time to reflect, study and
renew ourselves.
Over my almost 17 years as rabbi here, I have taken two
separate months of sabbatical leave, both in the summers
when I studied as a Rabbinic Fellow in the Hartman Institute in
Jerusalem. In January I will take another month of sabbatical
leave to give me some time to think about a project which
I hope will benefit the congregation and myself as well:
reaching out to baby boomers and helping them discover
meaning and purpose through their connection to Jewish
experience and our synagogue.
My greatgrandparents’ lifetime was characterized by three
major life stages: childhood, midlife and old age. The idea
that “adolescence” was a life stage didn’t develop until the
early years of the twentieth century. For my parents, there
was childhood, adolescence, midlife and then retirement
at 65 to Florida. For the Boomer generation it seems to be
different. We are seeing a lot being written about another
life stage between midlife and old age, sometimes called
“the third stage” or the “encore stage.” It constitutes a very
large cohort, getting larger by the year. As of January, 2011,
a person in the United States will turn 65 every eight seconds.
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The well known social scientist Steven Cohen has written:
“Boomers (people born between 1946 and 1964) are the
first generation in human history… to reasonably anticipate
living well and wholesomely into their 80’s and 90’s if not
beyond…. Jews (as others) are not only living longer, they
are living in an age of meaning-seeking, with the interest
and wherewithal to make living a life of meaning an ultimate
and reasonably obtainable objective for any point in their
lives. As such, this aging, yet largely healthy generation of
American Jews poses a challenge and an opportunity to
a society and community that is as yet unprepared for the
totally new policy and planning opportunities that loom in
the near future.”
My sabbatical project will begin with my catching up on the
literature that relates to this third stage; it turns out there
is quite a bit, but not much of it focused on the Jewish
community. I also intend to meet with people already thinking
about these questions around the country. I’m hopeful that
when I return to work in February, we can begin a series of
informal conversations that will help us clarify how best to
create a culture within our congregation that helps the Baby
Boomers among us celebrate the next stage of our lives.
Let me know after February 1 if you would be interested in
being part of one of these conversations.
I’ll be back in time to welcome one of my heroes, Anat
Hoffman, Director of the Israel Religious Action Center,
sponsored by the Reform Movement, and a leader of Women
at the Wall, on Friday night February 3. More information
about her visit is on page 22. I hope I’ll see you there.
Save the Date:
Behrendt Scholar-in-Residence
Rabbi Rachel Cowan�
Senior Fellow, Institute for Jewish Spirituality
March 9 and 10
"Growing Older and Wiser"
"Bringing Mindfulness into Your Daily Life"

Music Talks
By Rabbi Jonathan Aaron
RabbiAaron@tebh.org
We talk all the time about the synagogue being a kind of
mezuzah, or set of mezuzot that adorn the many different
doors with which one can enter Judaism. Whether you enter
through Torah study, Israel, education, prayer, poker, choir,
the intergenerational play, food, or as a social center, our
synagogue opens its doors for all who wish to experience
Judaism in a way that gives them meaning. From the time
I was small, singing a little too loudly at my mother’s choir
rehearsal in a tiny classroom of my childhood synagogue,
to leading 200 teenagers in a song session at Kutz Camp
in Warwick, New York, music has been the mezuzah that
generates meaningful Jewish moments.
Over the years, I’ve spoken many times about my grandfather,
Cantor Hugo Chaim Adler, the main cantor at the synagogue
in Manheim, Germany and Worcestor, Massachusetts, and
his son, my uncle Dr. Samuel Adler (who came here a couple
of years ago for a scholar in residence weekend). Each of
them has added significantly to the corpus of Jewish music
in America. My uncle wrote a melody that is known by
almost every Jew in this country, the “Motzi” song that goes
before the blessing for the bread. My grandfather has been
responsible for saving the music of Levandovsky, a nineteenth
century composer who died on the day Hugo was born. And
then there was me, a rabbi in Beverly Hills, who has continued
the tradition of writing music for the synagogue, although my
music has entered the synagogue in a more subtle and quiet
way. My writing doesn’t have music written out (although
someday I’m sure that will happen), isn’t for purchase (yet),
and you may not even know you have heard it at all. It is
the place where my Judaism and my art intersect, the place
where I can enter the synagogue in a way that enters right
to my heart, and to that place inside of me that can’t be
measured or found with any monitoring machine – my soul.
Since I was a teenager and I first picked up the guitar, I’ve been
writing music. Of course, early on most of my songs involved
kissing girls or unrequited love like any good teenager in
angst. Later, they were about anything that caught my eye.
But over the last several years, I’ve concentrated on music
for children (the CD Michelle and I made together can be
found in our gift-shop and iTunes, under the name “The
Treehouse Band with Slim and Lulu”), and music for our
services at Temple Emanuel. My Shalom Aleichem has been
used in Unplugged since it’s inception, and this past year,
two melodies of mine have been added to the service, Ufros
Aleinu and just this past month, V’shamru. This last melody
has come from deep inside of me, and I just wanted to share
the process.
These past two months have been difficult ones for me,
personally. One evening I had a meeting at seven PM, and
I headed into my office at about five o’clock, at dusk. The
room had some light in it, but not much. I was filled with
a heavy feeling that evening, and had the urge to create
something with lightness and positive energy, so I picked up
my guitar and just started playing. I had wanted to write a
V’shamru that went along with the mood of the Ufros Aleinu
in the service so that there would be a flow of energy moving
across that section of the service…it needed to be in the
same key, have a similar feel, but keep us moving forward.
About an hour later, a knock came on the door. Cantor
Kliger heard the guitar and slowly opened the door into a
room that was pitch black. He said, “What the heck is going
on in here?” I said, “You wanna hear our new V’Shamru?,” he
said, “sure, but what if it’s bad?” (He was kidding). I played
it for him, he learned it quickly, and that week, we debuted
it at the Shabbat Unplugged service. We sang the chorus a
couple of times, and by the time we were on the third chorus,
it seemed like everyone was singing, smiling, closing eyes,
almost as if they had known this song their whole lives. That
moment brought tears to my eyes. How could something
that didn’t exist one week ago, come to life in a way that
actually moved people? I will never forget that first moment
it was played and sung in our new sanctuary. More than any
sermon, more than any d’var Torah, people were touched
by the waves of the music, the combination of tones that
left them with a feeling. It is very difficult to describe why
a melody touches someone inside, but when it does, it can
carry a person to a new place, and for me, for just a couple
of minutes, I found that place, amongst our congregation
singing this melody, singing what was in my heart.
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Herzl
Happenings
By Stacy Kesner, M.A.
Early Childhood Center
Director
Stacy@tebh.org
January and February will be full of winter wonder at the
ECC. Our science tables will be fi lled with the amazing
“Instant Snow” which will grow right before the children’s
eyes! “Mad Science” will come to amaze us with two
workshops, World of Worms and Rocket Power. In February
the children at the Early Childhood Center will explore the
holiday of Tu B’shevat. Reading stories, singing songs and
making special Tu B’shevat projects are some of the creative
activities the children will participate in. The children will
also plant fl owers to take home and replant in their garden
to commemorate this “Birthday of the Trees."
Our Early Childhood Center offers an innovative,
developmentally sensitive curriculum. Judaic activities foster
and refl ect basic knowledge of our Jewish heritage. Our
integrated curriculum includes science, art, dance, language
arts, music, stories, and water play. Purposeful learning
comes about as a result of activities organized around childdirected
play. Our goal is to provide each child with an
environment that is set up to stimulate curiosity, which will in
turn stimulate learning and imagination.
Our registration for the school year 2012-2013 will begin
February 1. We are currently making appointments for
families to tour our center in January, February and
March. If you have a child who will be ready to enter our
Early Childhood Center (two years and six months by
September 2012) and are interested, please contact Stacy
at 310.276.9776 for a tour of our facilities and registration
information.
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ECC Summer Camp
June 18–July 27, 2012
9:00AM–1:45PM
3 and 4 year olds*
It’s time to register for Temple Emanuel’s ECC Summer
Camp! Please join us for a fun-fi lled summer. Each
week our campers will spend their time enjoying water
play, games, arts and crafts, outdoor activities, science
experiments, singing in the Chapel for Shabbat,
and movement activities all within a loving Jewish
environment. Our summer camp welcomes 3 and 4 year
olds* whether or not they attend our ECC. Our camp
program will run for six weeks. Come all six weeks or
choose your own weeks!
For more information contact Stacy Kesner, M.A. at:
stacyk@tebh.org or 310.276.9776
*Potty trained
Top 8%
Our Early Childhood Center program is accredited by
the NAEYC (National Association for the Education of
Young Children). Only 8% of early childhood center
programs nationally are NAEYC accredited.
Baby Emanuel
A variety of different Baby Emanuel Programs are
offered at Temple Emanuel. Currently we offer a 12–24
month Parent and Me class, and a Friday Shabbat class.
Each program provides developmentally appropriate
activities within our cozy and warm Jewish environment.
We have limited space available. Please contact Robin
Platt at 310.274.6388 x514 for further Baby Emanuel
information.

Teaching
From
Emanuel
Day School
Developing minds...
Nourishing souls...
Cultivating creativity...
www.teads.org
by Rachel Sternheim, Assistant Head of School
Hebrew Profi ciency Project:
Teaching Students to Use the
Language
Alef, bet, gimmel dalet…the Hebrew letters are the building
blocks of the Hebrew language, but to really use the language
in a practical way, students need to be taught in a systematic
way that goes beyond the basics with teachers emphasizing
communication skills.
At Temple Emanuel Academy Day School, Hebrew is an
integral part of the curriculum and the staff is continually
incorporating the newest instructional methods into the
curriculum. Three years ago, the school adopted the use
of the National Standards for Foreign Language Learning in
the 21st Century. As the Hebrew/Judaic Studies coordinator,
it was important to me that the school’s program achieves
the highest level possible in foreign language education in
general and Hebrew in particular. As a team, the Hebrew
staff has been identifying goals and objectives, updating
textbooks and materials and been working to enhance
classroom instruction.
This year, Temple Emanuel Academy Day School is one of
fi ve Jewish day schools in the greater Los Angeles area to
participate in the Hebrew Profi ciency Project led by the
nationally acclaimed Hebrew at the Center, Inc. in partnership
with the Bureau of Jewish Education. The goal of the project
is to train key Hebrew language staff in select Los Angeles
schools in order to further professionalize the teaching and
learning of Hebrew. The project focuses on developing
leadership in each of the participating schools and in the
Los Angeles area in order to embed expertise that will be
able to empower Hebrew language teachers to impact their
learners’ outcomes, maximize the acquisition of Hebrew,
ignite a passion for Hebrew in students and elevate the status
of Hebrew in the community.
The Hebrew Profi ciency Project is just one example of the
kind of programs that are put in place to help our students
reach their potential and beyond. The students at Temple
Emanuel are the priority, and the teachers consistently bring
their best to the classroom.
On a separate note, there are some important staff and
volunteer changes to announce. We are pleased to have
Rabbi Jonathan Aaron as our Interim Head of School, while
thanking Donna Raskin for her work at TEADS over the last
year and half. The Board of Regents has made some changes
in its leadership resulting in electing John Stone as the
president of the board. In other news from the board, Martin
Berman will be leading the Head of School search committee.
Schedule a Tour
If you or someone you know is interested in an
outstanding education and a strong sense of community,
you owe it to yourself to visit Temple Emanuel Academy
Day School. Please contact Nikki Carlin, our Admissions
Director 310.409.2942
Visit the website at www.teads.org for a taste of what
makes TEADS so special.
A special thank you to the Jim Joseph Foundation
and The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles for
the generous donations to our Day School and Early
Childhood Center scholarship funds.
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By Rabbi Sara Mason-Barkin,
Congregational Educator & Religious School Director
RabbiMasonBarkin@tebh.org
Get Away with Temple
Emanuel!
Temple Emanuel Family Retreat:
January 27 - 29
There is an old Hasidic story in which the rabbi's young son
begins to wander away from the village to meander in the
woods. His father worries, because the woods are so dark
and dangerous. He fears that something lurking there might
harm his him.
He says to his child, “You know, I have noticed that you like
to spend time in the woods each day. I wonder, why do you
go there?” The boy replies, “I go there to fi nd God.”
“That is a good thing,” his father gently replies. “I am glad
you are searching for God. Do you know that God is the
same anywhere?”
“Yes,” replied the boy, “but I am not.”
While those of us at Temple Emanuel are unlikely to let
our children wander alone in the wilds of Los Angeles, we
understand the sentiment that sometimes it is necessary to
get away from one’s ordinary schedule and surroundings
to connect with ourselves and one another in a different,
deeper way. Shabbat can help, as it breaks us out of our
norm and requires us to slow down. However there might
be times when even Shabbat in the city is not enough.
Sometimes we just need to get away!
For the last several years, groups of families from Temple
Emanuel have taken to the roads to experience a weekend
away at the Temple Emanuel Family Retreat. Together, we
have explored themes of Shabbat and family, taken hikes,
Temple Emanuel Religious school is currently accepting enrollment.
For more information, please contact RabbiMasonBarkin@tebh.org.
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Temple Emanuel Religious School
Tu B'Shevat Family Day
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Religious School families celebrate the birthday
of the trees
• 9:00-10:00 Hebrew Learning & Parent Schmooze
• 10:00- 10:30 Welcome & Assembly
• 10:30-11:30 Multi-Sensory, hands on Tu’b’Shevat
family activities
• 11:30 Celebrating the birthday of the trees!
done yoga, traversed an adventure course, climbed trees,
created art and celebrated community. In this setting,
children are free to run and play in a safe place and adults
have time together for conversation with old friends and
new.
We are still Temple Emanuel when we gather away from our
‘regular’ sacred space, but there is undoubtedly something
different when we are away in nature together. Whether it
is the crisp, cool feeling in the air, the shared Shabbat meals,
or the way that relationships with our Temple friends deepen
and grow, it is undeniable: God is the same anywhere, but
when we get away we change, and are able to see the world
with new eyes.
We hope that you will join us this year for our annual Temple
Emauel Family Retreat. Families of all shapes and sizes
are welcome! This year we will journey together to Camp
JCA Shalom in Malibu. We begin with Shabbat on Friday
afternoon, January 27 and return on Sunday, January 29.
Please contact me with questions at rabbimasonbarkin@
tebh.org, or go online to register at www.tebh.org/retreat
L’Shalom,
Rabbi Sara

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Endow a Chair in Temple Emanuel’s New Sanctuary
Create a lasting memory for yourself or your family by endowing one of the new chairs
in our beautifully renovated Corwin Family Sanctuary.
One of the most dramatic aspects of the synagogue transformation is the transition in the sanctuary from fi xed theater chairs
to ‘fl exible seating’ that can be arranged in a traditional forward-facing set-up or in the circular setting used for Shabbat
Unplugged. By leveling the sanctuary fl oor and introducing new upholstered armchairs, we have transformed how we use the
sanctuary and reclaimed our majestic worship space as our primary place of worship.
It is not too late to be a part of Temple Emanuel’s amazing synagogue transformation. We have raised more than 80% of
our capital campaign funds from 20% of the congregation. Now, we need your help to close out our
$10 $ 1 0
million Phase One fund-raising goal. If every temple family steps forward to support pport this project, we
will have achieved our second goal of 100% participation.
Please consider how you or your family can participate in a meaningful way ay in
the New Emanuel Campaign and join your congregational family to ensure ure a
strong future for Temple Emanuel’s next generation. Gifts of any amount t are
appreciated, and with a contribution of $3,600 you will be able to endow a new
sanctuary chair. A dedication plaque, attached to the left side of each chair r and
visible when seated in the chair, will acknowledge your generosity. Additional tional
recognition opportunities are available, such as Jerusalem Limestone Pavers for a
gift of $5,000.
For more information and to see a complete list of naming opportunities,
please contact Tova Joffe Larsen at 310.288.3742 x 508 or tova@tebh.org. All
contributions are fully tax deductible.
Sample Plaque
To take part in the Endow a Chair Campaign, complete and return this form to Temple Emanuel or visit www.tebh.org
Name_______________________________________ Address__________________________________ City, State, Zip______________________
Day Phone_______________________ Evening Phone________________________ Email_______________________________________________
I / We will donate ______ chair(s) for a total contribution of $__________ (The minimum donation is $3,600 per chair.)
The inscription on your plaque could simply be your family name; it might honor a special occasion, anniversary, or other simcha; be
in memory of a loved one; or in honor of a respected teacher or your havurah. The inscription should read (up to three lines, with a
maximum of 32 characters per line, including spaces):
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
� A check is enclosed (made payable to Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills) � Please bill my (please circle) Visa / MC / Amex
Name On Card__________________________________________________ Card Number_______________________________________________
Expiration Date _______________ Sec. Code ____________ Signature______________________________________________________________
Please return this completed form to:
Endow a Chair Campaign, Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills, 8844 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
For more information on the New Emanuel Campaign and all of the donation and dedication opportunities available, please contact Tova
Joffe Larsen at 310.288.3742 x 508 or tova@tebh.org
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Please join us For
the 5th Annual
Beverly Hills Purim Ball
February 29, 2012
Humanitarian Award Recipients:
Toni & Bruce Corwin
Community Spirit Award Recipient:
Corinne Verdery
Dinner Chairs:
Michelle Kaye & Claudia Resnikoff
Mark Allshouse
Hon. Les Bronte
Sue Brucker
Adele & Beny Alagem
Congressman Howard L.
& Janis Berman
Tom Blumenthal
Hon. Lili & Jon Bosse
Hon. Barry Brucker
Lexy & John Carroll
Hon. Mike Feuer
Dinner Co-Chairs:
Judie Fenton
Devorah Hankin
Hon. Myra Lurie
Honorary Dinner Chairs:
Amy & Theodore F. Kahan
Vicki Mense
Kathleen & Jay Newman
Bonnie &
Offer Nissenbaum
Brian Rosenstein
Hon. Alissa &
Dr. Warren Roston
Marcy & Bruce Schulman
Joanne Van Emburgh &
Sam Surloff
Congressman Henry &
Janet Waxman
Barbara &
Hon. Zev Yaroslavsky
For additional information, please contact Kerstin at FTA Events & Marketing
at (310) 288-1755 or fta.kerstin@gmail.com.
TEMPLE TOPICS /// JANUARY – FEBRUARY 2012 (11)

Steven Daneshgar
January 7, 2012
My name is Steven Daneshgar and I will become a Bar Mitzvah
on January 7, 2012. I have been at Temple Emanuel religious
school since 4th grade, I have enjoyed it immensely. I am
currently in 7th grade at El Rodeo School. I have been taking
Karate instructions since 3rd grade and I am currently a green
belt. I enjoy playing soccer, swimming, playing video games,
and hanging out with my friends.
For my Bar Mitzvah project, I will collect tzedakah to be
donated to the homeless.
I am extremely excited to become a Bar Mitzvah and want to
thank Jeff Magder, Rabbi Aaron, Cantor Kliger,, my parents,
and my brothers, Justin and Brian, for being so great and for
helping me prepare for this special day.
Celebrate with a
Temple Emanuel
Oneg Shabbat
Celebrate a special simcha such as a bar/bat mitzvah,
wedding, your next birthday, anniversary, engagement,
baby naming, your grandchild’s birth, graduation, or a
friend’s achievement or event by sponsoring an Oneg
Shabbat at one of our Friday night or Shabbat morning
services.
An Oneg Shabbat is a way to celebrate the sweetness
of life by sponsoring the sweet noshes we serve after
services. As a sponsor, your name or the name of those
whose event you want to celebrate can be publicized
in the weekly Temple email, the Shabbat program and
our Temple Topics newsletter (if we know far enough in
advance).
Contact Katie Almaleh at: Katie@tebh.org or
310.409.4644 to discuss available dates and then share
your simcha with our Temple Emanuel Community.
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Giselle Nissenbaum
January 28, 2012
My name is Giselle Nissenbaum and I will become a Bat
Mitzvah on January 28, 2012. I am currently in seventh grade
at the Wildwood School in West LA, and I have been a student
at the Temple Emanuel Religious School since fourth grade.
My family and I live in Beverly Hills, including my two brothers,
Ari and Eli, and a chocolate labrador, Rascal.
About 3 ½ years ago my family and I moved to Beverly Hills
from New York City. Previously, I attended nursery school and
religious school at Central Synagogue in Manhattan.
Outside of my studies, I have many interests including the arts
and sports. I love to dance and participate on a competitive
dance team, play soccer and piano, and for the past year, I
have enjoyed learning sign language. I also look forward to
family trips to Israel, where my father was born, to see my
family there and go to special places like the beautiful beach
near Netanya.
For my Mitzvah Project, I am making a mini-documentary
about accomplished deaf women, which is giving me a lot
of inspiration. I am going to host a screening at Temple
Emanuel Beverly Hills, for which people will buy tickets; the
money raised will be donated to help purchase hearing aids
for a fi nancially needy child getting services at the John Tracy
Clinic. I am deaf myself, and wear cochlear implants which
are helping me “hear” differently. So I feel very fortunate to
have the benefi t of these medical advances and to especially
have the support of so many different people. Being grateful
always keeps me motivated.
Preparing for my Bat Mitzvah has been a big challenge, but
really worth it. And remember, I am always lip reading, so
watch out!
Donate your used car to
CARS 4 CAUSES
and contribute to Temple Emanuel
For more information visit: www.cars4causes.net

Dylan Michelle Brenner
February 18, 2012
My name is Dylan Michelle Brenner and I will become a Bat
Mitzvah on February 18, 2012. My parents, Amy and Greg,
along with my brother, Jesse, are all excited and supportive
while I get ready for my big day!
I am currently in the seventh grade at Los Angeles Center for
Enriched Studies, LACES for short. I pass my free time outside
of school, reading, shopping, hanging out with my friends,
swimming, and hiking. In addition I play volleyball and softball
and hope to continue playing these sports for a very long
time. I’ve also been playing piano since the second grade.
For my Bat Mitzvah project I worked two weeks at a school
called Vista Del Mar with kids who have psychological,
behavioral, and emotional problems. I went in thinking it
would be interesting to learn about these issues and to meet
children trying to live with them. I came out grateful for my
good health, and my wonderful family. Some of these kids
have neither, and I learned how important it is to mentor and
show kindness and affection to those who don’t see enough
of it.
A TASTE OF AJU
Women’s Lunch & Learn
Featuring renowned rabbis, professors, alumni and students affiliated with AJU
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2012
“The Questions that Won’t Go Away”
Rabbi Edward M. Feinstein, BHL ‘78
Senior Rabbi, Valley Beth Shalom
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2012
“Prayer and Mussar: Ethics and
Wisdom to Live By”
Rabbi Miriam Hamrell, BA ‘95, MAEd ‘97
Rabbi, Ahavat Torah Congregation
TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2012
“Divine Sign Language: Decoding
Your Wardrobe”
Reb Mimi Feigelson
Mashpia Ruchanit (Spiritual Guide), AJU
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 20112
“Italy Cooks: Stories and Reci ipes
from Travels in Italy”
Judy Zeidler
Chef, cookbook author
TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012
“Bad Things Happen”
Rabbi Sharon Brous
Rabbi, Ikar Temple
TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2012
“Presidential Politics: The Race
for the White House”
I have been a part of Temple Emanuel since I was a baby in
Mommy and Me. I went to preschool and Gesher at Temple
Emanuel, and in the second grade I started going to Religious
School. Throughout my life, Temple Emanuel has been a big
part of me. It has taught me many things, and gave me friends
that I will have forever. I’d like to give a special thanks to my
mom, dad, brother, and the rest of my family for helping me
through this journey. I’d also like to thank Rabbi Aaron, Cantor
Kliger, and Jeff Madger for all their support. I’m very excited
about my big day!
Hon. Brian David Goldberg, PhD, CAS ‘93
Co-chair Political Science Department, AJU
To RSVP or for more info Contact Reggie Nudell at 310-440-1211 or rnudell@ajula.edu
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Publication of an advertisement in Temple Topics is neither an endorsement nor recommendation of any advertiser’s products or services
TEMPLE TOPICS /// JANUARY – FEBRUARY 2012 (13)

Jewish Spirituality
Rabbi Laura Geller and ten women from Temple Emanuel
participated in a Shabbaton womens' retreat the weekend
of Dec 9-11th. The retreat was organized by our former
Assistant Rabbi, Rabbi Jill Zimmerman, and sponsored by
the Institute for Jewish Spirituality.
Thirty amazing women gathered from Los Angeles, Northern
California, as well as the New York area. We learned mindful
meditation techniques from master meditation teacher,
Sylvia Boorstein. We had a beautiful contemplative shabbat
service where we engaged in wonderful text study. The
weekend was fi lled with wonderful teaching from faculty
including Rabbi Geller, Rabbi Rachel Cowan, Rabbi Lisa
Goldstein and Rabbi Marion Lev-Cohen. It was a real
opportunity for women to come together to learn from each
other and to deepen their own spirituality.
There will be two more opportunities in January for Temple
members to experience the Institute of Jewish Spirituality
retreats:
A Silent Retreat: The True Rest of Shabbat�
Friday, January 6, 2012
3:00PM, at Brandeis-Bardin Institute
Seeing the Good:
Cultivating Loving Perception (Ayin Tova)�
Thursday, January 19, 2012
12:30PM, at Brandies-Bardin Institute
You can register at jewishspirituality.org. Hope to see a lot
of you there!
�This event is open to the community and to people who are not yet members
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Social Justice Events
Too Many Victims Lost to Gun Violence
Sunday, January 8
See page 20
Tu B'Shevat Nature Fest:
A Big Jewish Tent Event
Sunday, January 29
See page 21
How Do We Deal With the Challenges of
Providing Affordable and Quality Health Care?
Tuesday, January 31
See page 21
Shabbaton
March 23 and 24
See page 23
Was Your Family’s
Property Taken During
The Holocaust?
If you or your family owned movable, immovable, or
intangible property that was confi scated, looted or
forcibly sold in countries governed or occupied by the
Nazi forces or Axis powers during the Holocaust era
and you or your relatives received no restitution for that
property after the Holocaust era, you may be eligible
to participate in the Holocaust Era Asset Restitution
Taskforce (Project HEART).
Project HEART is a nonprofi t initiative of the Jewish
Agency for Israel, funded by and in cooperation with the
Government of Israel.
For more information or to download the questionnaire,
visit www.heartwebsite.org or call toll free 1.800.584.1559
between 9:00AM and 6:00PM, Eastern Standard Time,
Sunday through Thursday, except Jewish holidays, and
the questionnaire will be mailed to you.

Notes from Membership
Committee Chair,
Lewis Rudzki
Recently the Membership Committee re-wrote the
membership page on the Temple website. We know
that many congregants recommend Temple Emanuel to
friends and family, neighbors and co-workers. Personal
recommendations really make a difference, which is why I
want to share this new information with you. To learn more,
go to the updated Temple Emanuel website at:
www.tebh.org, where you can also see the LA Times
Magazine article, Back to Shul, featuring Temple Emanuel.
Why Join Temple Emanuel?
Temple Emanuel is more than just a house of worship. We
are a community; we are a vibrant and caring congregational
family. We comfort each other during diffi cult times and
celebrate each other’s joys.
Membership at Temple Emanuel is about:
• Enhancing your Jewish life
• Sharing holidays, special occasions and life-cycle
events with family and community
• Providing yourself and your children with a strong
Jewish identity
• Growing spiritually and intellectually
• Making lifelong friends
• Gaining support and comfort in times of diffi culty or
loss
• Being counted in a relevant way to ensure Jewish
survival and continuity
• Having the opportunity to help others
• Supporting the wider Jewish community and State
of Israel
Membership,
Martinis and More
an event for Temple Emanuel's
newer members
Saturday, February 4
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Location information will be provided with reservation.
To RSVP, please contact Katie Almaleh at 310.409.4644.
or Katie@tebh.org.
Making the Temple Emanuel community your community
is easy. There are many opportunities envisioned to meet
the variety of interests of our congregation. Whether
participating in a class, volunteering for a committee or
attending a service, there is a place for you. Below you will
fi nd many ways to get involved.
• Celebrate Shabbat with outstanding and original
music, moments of refl ection, and the company of
others
• Engage in programs for interfaith and non-traditional
families with new friends, and long-term members
alike
• Enroll your children in one or more of our three
highly accredited schools: the Early Childhood
Center (ages 2.5 up to kindergarten), the Day
School (grades pre-K through 6), or the Religious
School (grades K through 7)
• Expand the Jewish education experience with
innovative teen dducation (grades 8 through 12)
• Continue Jewish education throughout your lifetime
with adult learning
• Sing in the Adult Choir or Family Choir
• Join one of our small groups: Chavurah, Men’s
Club, Temple Emanuel Sisterhood, 20s and 30s
Young Professionals Group, Silver Generation, the
Caring Community, and youth groups'
• Join an active social justice community
Reform Judaism establishes that Judaism is current and
relevant, not an heirloom. What is important is that we
continue to celebrate our Judaism, together with a Jewish
community. For more information on membership or getting
more involved, please contact Tova Joffe Larsen (310) 288-
3742 ext. 508 or tova@tebh.org.
“We are a people in whom the past endures, in whom the
present is inconceivable without moments gone by”.
~ Abraham Joshua Heschel
Anyone interested in being on the
Membership Committee please
contact Lewis Rudzki, Membership
Committee Chair, at (310) 922-1555
or lrudzki@aol.com.
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1
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
6 Tevet
7 Tevet
2 8 Tevet
3 4
NEW YEAR'S DAY
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Torah with Rashi
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM, Rabbinic Library
8
13 Tevet
Religious School
9:00 AM
Torah with Rashi
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM, Rabbinic Library
Sisterhood Event:
Challah Making Class
3:00 - 5:00 PM, At a private home
Too Many Victims Lost to
Gun Violence
1:30 PM, First Congregational Church
See page 20 for details
20 Tevet
15
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
9:00 AM
Torah with Rashi
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM, Rabbinic Library
22
27 Tevet
Religious School
9:00 AM
Torah with Rashi
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM, Rabbinic Library
Intergenerational Play Info meeting
1:00 PM, Weinberg Auditorium
See page 21 for details
Songs of the Spirit
7:00 PM, Temple Isaiah
See page 20 for details
5 Shevat
29
Family Retreat
Camp JCA Shalom, Malibu
See page 9 for more information
Religious School
9:00 AM
Torah with Rashi
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM, Rabbinic Library
Intergenerational Play Auditions
1:00 PM, Weinberg Auditorium
See page 21 for details
Tu B'Shevat Nature Fest
Shalom Institute
See page 21 for more information
Offi ces Closed
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14 Tevet
Yoga
9-10 AM, Bess P. Maltz
Yoga
4:45-5:45 PM, Bess P. Maltz
16
MARTIN LUTHER
KING DAY
Offi ces Closed
23
21 Tevet
28 Tevet
Yoga
9-10 AM, Bess P. Maltz
Yoga
4:45-5:45 PM, Bess P. Maltz
30
6 Shevat
Yoga
9-10 AM, Bess P. Maltz
Yoga
4:45-5:45 PM, Bess P. Maltz
Adult B'nai Mitzvah: Year 1
8:30 AM, Rabbinic Library
Weekly Torah Study
4:00 PM, Chapel
Yoga
6:45 PM, Bess P. Maltz Center
10
15 Tevet
Adult B'nai Mitzvah: Year 1
8:30 AM, Rabbinic Library
Weekly Torah Study
4:00 PM, Chapel
Yoga
6:45 PM, Bess P. Maltz Center
17
22 Tevet
Adult B'nai Mitzvah: Year 1
8:30 AM, Rabbinic Library
Weekly Torah Study
4:00 PM, Chapel
Yoga
6:45 PM, Bess P. Maltz Center
LA Senior Advisors Speaking
at Temple Emanuel
6:00 PM, Bess P. Maltz Center
29 Tevet
24
Adult B'nai Mitzvah: Year 1
8:30 AM, Rabbinic Library
Weekly Torah Study
4:00 PM, Chapel
Yoga
6:45 PM, Bess P. Maltz Center
31
7 Shevat
Adult B'nai Mitzvah: Year 1
8:30 AM, Rabbinic Library
Weekly Torah Study
4:00 PM, Chapel
Healthcare Challenges
Seminar
7:00 PM, Beyt Midrash
See page 21 for details
Yoga
6:45 PM, Bess P. Maltz Center
Yoga
11:00 AM, Bess P. Maltz Center
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Introduction to Judaism
7:00 PM, Burton Way Building
Cantor's Concert
7:30 PM, Temple Judea
See page 20 for details
11
Yoga
11:00 AM, Bess P. Maltz Center
Religious School
4:00 PM, Davidson-Sheffer Hall
Introduction to Judaism
7:00 PM, Burton Way Building
18
Yoga
11:00 AM, Bess P. Maltz Center
Religious School
4:00 PM, Davidson-Sheffer Hall
Introduction to Judaism
7:00 PM, Burton Way Building
25
Yoga
11:00 AM, Bess P. Maltz Center
Religious School
4:00 PM, Davidson-Sheffer Hall
Introduction to Judaism
7:00 PM, Burton Way Building
Dealing With
Your Aging Parents
7:30–9:00 PM
See page 28
9 Tevet
16 Tevet
23 Tevet
1 Shevat

5
Thursday Friday Saturday
10 Tevet
11 Tevet
6 7
Yoga
8:15 AM, Bess P. Maltz Center
Adult B'nai Mitzvah: Year 2
8:30 AM, Upper Library
12
Yoga
8:15 AM, Bess P. Maltz Center
Adult B'nai Mitzvah: Year 2
8:30 AM, Upper Library
19
Yoga
8:15 AM, Bess P. Maltz Center
Adult B'nai Mitzvah: Year 2
8:30 AM, Upper Library
Seeing the Good:
Cultivating Loving Perception Retreat
12:30 PM, Brandeis-Bardin Institute
See page 14 for more information
26
Yoga
8:15 AM, Bess P. Maltz Center
Adult B'nai Mitzvah: Year 2
8:30 AM, Upper Library
17 Tevet
24 Tevet
2 Shevat
January SYNAPLEX
See page 25 for more information
Tot Shabbat
6:00 PM, Chapel
Shabbat Dinner
6:30 PM, Greer Social Hall
Shabbat Unplugged
7:30 PM, Corwin Family Sanctuary
A Silent Retreat: The True Rest of Shabbat
3:00 PM, Brandeis-Bardin Institute
See page 14 for more information
18 Tevet
13
Women's Learning Circle
9:30 - 11:00 AM, Beyt Midrash
Simply Shabbat
6:30 PM, Chapel
20
Shabbat B’Yachad
6:30 PM, Corwin Family Sanctuary
See page 25 for details
27
Family Retreat
Camp JCA Shalom, Malibu
See page 9 for more information
Simply Shabbat
6:30 PM, Chapel
25 Tevet
3 Shevat
12 Tevet
Parashat Vayechi: Genesis 12:1 - 17:27
Haftarah: I Kings 2:1 - 2:12
New Emanuel Minyan Service & Kiddush
10:00 AM, Bess P. Maltz Center
Bar Mitzvah - Steven Daneshgar
10:00 AM, Corwin Family Sanctuary
14
19 Tevet
Parashat Shemot: Exodus 1:1 - 6:1
Haftarah: Isaiah 27:6 - 28:13; 29:22 -
29:23
New Emanuel Minyan Service & Kiddush
10:00 AM, Bess P. Maltz Center
Contemplative Service
9:30 AM, Chapel
21
26 Tevet
Parashat Vaera: Exodus 6:2 - 9:35
Haftarah: Ezekiel 28:25 - 29:21
New Emanuel Minyan Service & Kiddush
10:00 AM, Bess P. Maltz Center
28
4 Shevat
Parashat Bo: Exodus 10:1 - 13:16
Haftarah: Jeremiah 46:13 - 46:28
Family Retreat
Camp JCA Shalom, Malibu
See page 9 for more information
New Emanuel Minyan Service & Kiddush
10:00 AM, Bess P. Maltz Center
Bat Mitzvah - Giselle Nissenbaum
10:00 AM, Corwin Family Sanctuary
February 2012 calendar
on the next page �
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
1
12 Shevat
Religious School
Tu'BiShevat Family Day
9:00 AM
Torah with Rashi
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM, Rabbinic Library
12
19 Shevat
Religious School
9:00 AM
Torah with Rashi
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM, Rabbinic Library
19
26 Shevat
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Torah with Rashi
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM, Rabbinic Library
LimmudLA
Hilton Orange County, Costa Mesa
26
3 Adar
Religious School
9:00 AM
Torah with Rashi
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM, Rabbinic Library
MATCH Meeting
1:00 - 2:30 PM
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13 Shevat
Yoga
9-10 AM, Bess P. Maltz
Yoga
4:45-5:45 PM, Bess P. Maltz
13
20 Shevat
Yoga
9-10 AM, Bess P. Maltz
Yoga
4:45-5:45 PM, Bess P. Maltz
20
PRESIDENTS'
DAY
Offi ces Closed
27
27 Shevat
4 Adar
Yoga
9-10 AM, Bess P. Maltz
Yoga
4:45-5:45 PM, Bess P. Maltz
7
14 Shevat
Adult B'nai Mitzvah: Year 1
8:30 AM, Rabbinic Library
Weekly Torah Study
4:00 PM, Chapel
Yoga
6:45 PM, Bess P. Maltz Center
14
21 Shevat
Adult B'nai Mitzvah: Year 1
8:30 AM, Rabbinic Library
Weekly Torah Study
4:00 PM, Chapel
Yoga
6:45 PM, Bess P. Maltz Center
21
28 Shevat
Adult B'nai Mitzvah: Year 1
8:30 AM, Rabbinic Library
Weekly Torah Study
4:00 PM, Chapel
Yoga
6:45 PM, Bess P. Maltz Center
28
5 Adar
Adult B'nai Mitzvah: Year 1
8:30 AM, Rabbinic Library
Weekly Torah Study
4:00 PM, Chapel
Yoga
6:45 PM, Bess P. Maltz Center
Yoga
11:00 AM, Bess P. Maltz Center
Religious School
4:00 PM
Introduction to Judaism
7:00 PM, Burton Way Building
8
TU B'SHEVAT
Yoga
11:00 AM, Bess P. Maltz Center
Religious School
4:00 PM
Introduction to Judaism
7:00 PM, Burton Way Building
15
Yoga
11:00 AM, Bess P. Maltz Center
Religious School
4:00 PM
Introduction to Judaism
7:00 PM, Burton Way Building
22
Yoga
11:00 AM, Bess P. Maltz Center
Religious School
4:00 PM
Introduction to Judaism
7:00 PM, Burton Way Building
29
8 Shevat
15 Shevat
22 Shevat
29 Shevat
6 Adar
Yoga
11:00 AM, Bess P. Maltz Center
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Introduction to Judaism
7:00 PM, Burton Way Building
5th Annual Beverly Hills Purim Ball
6:00 PM, Beverly Wilshire Hotel
See page 11 for more information

2
Thursday Friday Saturday
9 Shevat
10 Shevat
3 4
Yoga
8:15 AM, Bess P. Maltz Center
Adult B'nai Mitzvah: Year 2
8:30 AM, Upper Library
9
Yoga
8:15 AM, Bess P. Maltz Center
Adult B'nai Mitzvah: Year 2
8:30 AM, Upper Library
16
Yoga
8:15 AM, Bess P. Maltz Center
Adult B'nai Mitzvah: Year 2
8:30 AM, Upper Library
23
Yoga
8:15 AM, Bess P. Maltz Center
Adult B'nai Mitzvah: Year 2
8:30 AM, Upper Library
16 Shevat
23 Shevat
30 Shevat
Women's Learning Circle
9:30 - 11:00 AM. Beyt Midrash
February SYNAPLEX
See page 25 for more information
Tot Shabbat
6:00 PM, Chapel
Shabbat Dinner
6:30 PM, Greer Social Hall
Shabbat Unplugged
7:30 PM, Corwin Family Sanctuary
Anat Hoffman, Scholar-in-Residence
9:15 PM, Corwin Family Sanctuary
See page 22 for more information
17 Shevat
10
Simply Shabbat
6:30 PM, Chapel
17
Shabbat B’Yachad
6:30 PM, Corwin Family Sanctuary
See page 25 for details
LimmudLA
Hilton Orange County, Costa Mesa
See page 22 for details
24
Simply Shabbat
6:30 PM, Chapel
24 Shevat
1 Adar
11 Shevat
Parashat Beshalach:
Exodus 13:17 - 17:16
Haftarah: Judges 4:4 - 5:31
New Emanuel Minyan Service & Kiddush
10:00 AM, Bess P. Maltz Center
Membership, Martinis and More
4:00 - 6:00 PM
See page 15
11
18 Shevat
Parashat Yitro: Exodus 18:1 - 20:23
Haftarah: Isaiah 6:1 - 7:6; 9:5 - 9:6
New Emanuel Minyan Service & Kiddush
10:00 AM, Bess P. Maltz Center
Contemplative Service
9:30 AM, Chapel
18
25 Shevat
Shabbat Shekalim
Parashat Mishpatim: Exodus 21:1 - 24:18
Jeremiah 34:8 - 34:22; 33:25 - 33:26
New Emanuel Minyan Service & Kiddush
10:00 AM, Bess P. Maltz Center
Bat Mitzvah - Dylan Michelle Brenner
4:30 PM, Corwin Family Sanctuary
LimmudLA
Hilton Orange County, Costa Mesa
25
2 Adar
Parashat Terumah: Exodus 25:1 - 27:19
Haftarah: I Kings 5:26 - 6:13
New Emanuel Minyan Service & Kiddush
10:00 AM, Bess P. Maltz Center
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Cantor's Concert�
The Way Forward
Wednesday, January 4
7:30 PM, Temple Judea
Cantors from all over the city and some from across the
country join together for a spectacular evening of new Jewish
music. You’ll hear newly written and newly commissioned
works by Michael Isaacson, Danny Maseng, music director
Tali Tadmor, accompanist Bob Remstein, and many others.
This is the music that is being written for us, inspiring current
generations to participate in Jewish life.
With cantors: Yonah Kliger, Alison Wissot, Tifani Coyot, Phil
Baron, Nathan Lam, Marcus Feldman, Billy Tiep, Arianne
Brown, Mike Stein, Cantorial Soloist Mark Britowich and more.
Adults: $36. Students and seniors: $18. For more information,
please visit www.templejudea.com or call 818.758.3800.
Temple Emanuel Sisterhood
Challah Making Class
Sunday, January 8
3:00–5:00PM
Please join us for a special Challah Making Class hosted by
our very own Elisa Newman White and Michelle Azar Aaron.
The class will be in Beverly Hills.
The event is only able to accommodate 20 people. Please
RSVP as soon as possible to Gina Raphael at
gina@mickeyfi ne.com.
Too Many Victims
Lost to Gun Violence�
Sunday, January 8
1:30PM, First Congregational Church
540 South Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90020
On the 1-Year Anniversary of the Tucson Shootings,
communities across the country will join together to
remember. We come together to remember all victims of gun
violence and light a candle in their honor.
Parking available on site. Candles provided.
For more information contact Women Against Gun Violence
at 310.204.2348 or wagv@wagv.org or visit www.wagv.org
�This event is open to the community and to people who are not yet members
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LA Senior Advisors
Speaking at TEBH�
Tuesday, January 17
6:00 PM, Bess P. Maltz Center
Are you worried about the care of your aging parents? What
concerns do you have about their health or comfort as they
age?
A Panel of fi ve experts from LA Senior Advisors (LASA) will
be providing an informal educational evening FREE to our
community. The discussion will cover home care, assisted
living, dementia care, Medicare, and legal issues as well as
comfort care.
PARTICIPATING PANEL MEMBERS:
Ann Siegel: BridgePoint at Beverly Hills Assisted Living
Dick Williams: Homewatch Caregivers
Joel Loquvam: Loquvam Law
Rita Sher: Shalom Garden Board & Care
Deirdre Dunne: Silverado Hospice
Please RSVP to Katie Almaleh at Katie@tebh.org
or 310.409.4644.
Songs of the Spirit:
Debbie Friedman Remembered�
Sunday, January 22
7:00 PM, Temple Isaiah
Join us on January 22, 2012, 7:00 PM, at Temple Isaiah for
"Songs of the Spirit: Debbie Friedman Remembered" for
learning, refl ection, and song, to honor the fi rst anniversary
of her death.
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Intergenerational
Production
Auditions!
Produced by: Rabbi Jonathan Aaron
Directed and choreographed by:
Randi and Jessica of Encore Arts Center
Informational Meeting
Sunday, January 22
1:00 PM
Auditions
Sunday, January 29
1:00 - 3:00 PM PM
Rehearsals will take place on Thursdays
and every other Sunday.
BYE BYE BIRDIE is one of the most captivating musical
shows of our time.It tells the story of a rock and roll
singer who is about to be inducted into the army.
Conrad Birdie will bid a typical American teen-age girl
goodbye with an all-American kiss. Kim MacAfee in
Sweet Apple, Ohio wins the honor. The arrival of Birdie
in Sweet Apple causes people of all ages to swoon!
All ages are welcome! An incredible
opportunity for Temple Members ages 3 - 93 to
work and play together!
For more information, contact EncoreArtsCenter@
gmail.com or (818)515-2916
Tu B'Shevat Nature
Fest �
A Big Jewish Tent Event
Sunday, January 29
Shalom Institute
34342 Mulholland Hwy., Malibu, CA 90265
What is Tu B'Shevat nature Fest?
• It's a big party celebrating the The New Year of the Trees!
• It's a chance to bond with mother nature.
• It's your time to plant a tree, roast a s'more or compete in
the worlds biggest color war.
• So go back to your roots, come to camp and get your green
on!
What are Big Tent Events?
In short, they’re happenings; big in size and big in heart. If
you love great music, fi ne food, a community atmosphere, fun
and adventure, we’ve got an event for you. Explore who you
are, while renewing your passion for life, love and all things in
between. It’s a big tent and there’s always room for you!
For more information, visit: BigJewishTent.com
How Do We Deal With the
Challenges of Providing
Affordable and Quality
Health Care?�
Tuesday, January 31
7:00PM, Beyt Midrash
The fi rst in a series of seminars continuing the ongoing
conversation about healthcare.
With UCLA Professor Gerald Kaminsky of the UCLA Policy
Health Center.
For more information contact diane.vanette@mac.com.
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Scholar-in-Residence
Anat Hoffman�
Director, Israel Religious Action Center
February 3 at Shabbat Unplugged
Gender segregation on buses? Images of women erased
from public billboards? Economic inequity that led to the
tent cities over the summer? Meet the woman leading the
effort to challenge this and lead a new era in the pursuit of
social justice and equal rights in Israel. You’ve read about
her in the pages of the New York Times when she was
arrested for carrying a Torah scroll near the Western Wall
in Jerusalem; you’ve heard her on NPR speaking about the
tent cities this summer in Israel. Now you can meet her in
person.
Anat Hoffman is a major
leader for social justice in
Israel. She is perhaps best
known for never givingup,
even when faced with
seemingly insurmountable
obstacles. Anat was born and
raised in Jerusalem and she
served in the Jerusalem City
Council for 14 years, leading
the opposition to the right
wing and ultra-Orthodox
administration. She was a
founding member of Women
of the Wall and continues
to be a tireless advocate
for freedom of religion and women’s rights. In 2002, Anat
Hoffman became the Executive Director of the Israel
Religious Action Center (IRAC), the legal and advocacy arm
of the Reform Movement in Israel.
IRAC’s goals are to promote the values of religious pluralism,
human equality, social justice and religious tolerance in Israel
and to strengthen the public standing of the Israel Movement
for Progressive Judaism (Reform), its congregations and
institutions and to protect their rights.
Anat Hoffman will speak briefl y during services and again
after the oneg from 9:15–10:15PM
�This event is open to the community and to people who are not yet members
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LimmudLA
Conference 2012�
Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa
Starting: Friday, February 17 at 2:15PM
Ending: Sunday, February 19 at 10:00PM
A Jewish celebration of life and learning, LimmudLA
Conference 2012 offers over 100 presenters and 150 sessions
ranging from Talmud to psychology, pop culture to Bible,
and drama to Israeli politics. Sprinkled throughout are
concerts, fi lms, comedy, art, yoga, and many other learning
opportunities. No matter your beliefs or customs, there
is a topic in each session block for everyone. LimmudLA
attracts some of the most acclaimed Jewish thinkers, artists
and activists in the world. It also offers you the opportunity
to experience new or undiscovered talent from our own Los
Angeles community. Diversity is more than just a buzzword for
us. Jews of every background, lifestyle and age attend and
present.
For more information visit www.limmudla.org
Flowers Aren't Enough�
Tuesday, March 6
Temple Emanuel Academy Day School presents a special
benefi t performance of Flowers Aren’t Enough in recognition
of International Women’s Day.
Written and directed by
acclaimed actress and day
school parent,
Naomi Ackerman
Please join us for this
engaging and powerful
production. Performed at the
United Nations in 2004 before
the Commission on the Status
of Women.
“Flowers Aren't Enough” is a one-woman show that tells
the story of Michal, a young woman from an upper-middleclass
family who fi nds herself in an abusive relationship. The
monologue is woven from true stories and actual incidents
graciously shared by women willing to talk about their all too
common experiences.
For more information, contact Rachel Sternheim at
Rachel@tebh.org

Shabbaton�
March 23 and 24
Final Blessings: Jewish Insight into the Challenges of End of
Life Care
Please join us with our One LA Partner Temple Beth Am for
a Shabbaton.
Special Guest: Rabbi Elliot Dorff
We will worship together, eat together, study together, and
pray together. More information about the weekend will be
available soon.
Friday evening at Temple Emanuel - Saturday daylong
Shabbat at Temple Beth Am.
For updated information contact diane.vanette@mac.com
Thank You!
Thank you to Diane Vanette and Lori Schulman
for donating and beautifully organizing the two Giving
Trees, which contained teachers' wishes from all three
of the Temple Enanuel schools. Thank you also to the
many Temple Emanuel families who supported Temple
schools by donating more than 25 wishes! Teachers will
be receiving their gifts when school resumes in January.
If you still want to grant a teacher wish, please contact
Katie Almaleh at (310) 409-4644 or Katie@tebh.org.
B'Yachad Buzz
“Bryan and I really enjoy attending Shabbat
B’yachad with our kids. It’s an exiting Rock ‘N Roll
service for families with children of all ages. The
positive energy just fi lls the room, and our kids
think it’s ‘Soooooo Cool’ to see the live band. We
love being able to dance and just have fun.”
- Dayna Turcotte
Temple Emanuel Congregrant, and Member of
the Board of Directors
Join the Turcottes and other Temple Emanuel
families on January 20 and February 17 to
fi nd out what the B'Yachad Buzz is all about.
For details, see page 25.
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Purim Shpiel�
Friday, March 2
6:00PM, Weinberg Auditorium
(during regular Tot Shabbat)
Adult Megillah
Reading�
Wednesday, March 7
8:00PM
A fun, adult themed megillah reading including festive
libations!
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Purim Carnival�
Sunday, March 11
11:00AM–3:00PM
��Free Admission!
��DJ / Music
��Rides
��Games and Prizes
��Kiddie Korner (for Pre-schoolers)
��Great food
For more information, please contact Katie Almaleh
at Katie@tebh.org or 310.409.4644. To volunteer,
please contact diane.vanette@mac.com
Help with Mishloach Manot this Purim!
Want to hang out with nice people, have fun and be creative?
Volunteer to help us with Mishloach Manot (Purim Baskets)!
We will need help with computer input, building baskets and delivering. If you are
interested, please contact Shelley Blumenfeld at 310.409.4650 or Shelley@TEBH.org
or Kristin Jameson at 310.801.1166 or KLJ@thejamesongroup.com.
Consider Temple Emanuel For Your Next Event
We have a variety of gorgeous
venues, both large and small, to
choose from for your next event.
• Greer Social Hall
• Corwin Family Sanctuary
• Bess P. Maltz Center
• Weinberg Auditorium
• Chapel
For a complete listing of available spaces,
more information, and to schedule a tour,
please contact Yoni Rosenberg at
(310)409-4655 or yoni@tebh.org
�This event is open to the community and to people who are not yet members

SYNAPLEX�
Friday, January 6 and
Friday, February 3
Tot Shabbat�
6:00–6:30PM, Chapel
A service for tots ages 2-5 and their families, including stories,
learning, and music. With Rabbi Aaron and Cantor Kliger.
Shabbat Dinner
6:30PM, Greer Social Hall
Prices: Adults: $18; Children (3-10): $12
Advanced reservations are required. Please RSVP to Katie
Almaleh at Katie@tebh.org or (310) 409-4644.
Shabbat Unplugged�
7:30–9:00PM, Corwin Family Sanctuary
An uplifting, spiritual, and musical service-in-the-round.
With the Temple Emanuel clergy.
Adventures in Babysitting
7:00–9:00PM, Baby Emanuel
For children ages 1-6 only.
Kids Unplugged
7:30–9:00PM, ECC Music Room
Second through fi fth graders are welcome to join in for
Jewish-themed games, projects, and more.
Oneg Shabbat
9:00PM, Greer Social Hall
February SYNAPLEX: Anat Hoffman speaking
about "The Israel We Dream of Creating"
9:15 PM, Corwin Family Sanctuary
See page 22 for more information.
Simply Shabbat�
Fridays, January 13 & 27 and
February 10 & 24
6:30PM, Chapel
This adult service, led by one of our rabbis and our cantor, is
a warm and intimate service in both Hebrew and English. It
is enhanced by the music of a keyboard and includes a d’var
torah.
Shabbat B’Yachad�
Friday, January 20 and
Friday, February 17
6:30PM, Corwin Family Sanctuary
Cantor Yonah Kliger and Temple Emanuel’s live “Bayit” house
band lead this extremely popular “rock” service on the third
Friday night of each month. With its high energy full band,
words on the big screen and casual atmosphere, Shabbat
B’Yachad is the perfect way for families of all ages, including
younger children, to celebrate Shabbat. This lively service
features the music from our popular and highly touted CD,
EMANUEL.
New Emanuel Minyan�
Saturday Mornings
10:00AM–12:15PM
Led by our clergy, this service is a thoughtful, contemplative
adult service. The service has a traditional feel, with most
of the liturgy sung in Hebrew, accompanied by meaningful
English poetry and commentary. Every word is transliterated
so everyone can fully participate in the prayer. Congregants
chant Torah and Haftarah and often people celebrate lifecycle
events within the context of the Minyan community.
Contemplative Service�
Saturday, January 14
Saturday, February 11
9:30–10:30AM, Chapel
“Where can I escape from Your spirit? Where can I fl ee from
Your presence?” (Psalm 139). The heart is said to be the very
place where we meet the divine, not because God enters us
from outside but rather because we must uncover the divine
from within. Please join us for a new monthly contemplative
service that seeks out the divine through niggunim,
meditation, silence, and prayer from the heart. The service
will be facilitated by our rabbinic intern Sara Abrams with the
help and input of our lay leaders.
�This service is open to the community and to people
who are not yet members
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A Warm Welcome to
New Temple Members
Shiva and Daniel Golshani
Roya Golshani and Payman Khorrami
Joshua Krapf
Albert Owens
Molly and David Shadpour
Erica Bronstein and Brett Wasserman
Sepi and John Zarrabi
Pillar Profi le: Bunni & Murray Fischer
Party Book
Fundraiser
Raising money for TEBH schools
one party at a time
Visit www.teads.org and click on PARTY BOOK for
more information on how to host a party or for a list of
upcoming parties you can attend.
Upcoming parties in the works include: Steak and
Wine Dinner Party hosted by LA Magazine Food Critic,
Persian Cuisine Workshop and Dinner Party, Pajama
Sleepover Party, Camping Trip, Lasertag Party and so
much more!
For more information email TEBHPartyBook@aol.com
Please let us know about simchas, achievements, and condolences in your life so that we can
include you in “Our Temple Family” section. Email them to annie@tebh.org
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Thank You To Our
Newest Pillar Members
Warren Ackerman for rejoining the Pillar Program
as a Chai member.
Deborah and Gary Mozer for joining the Pillar
Program as Chai members.
Kathleen and Laurence Paul for joining the Pillar
Program as Chai members.
"We feel it is extremely important to support Temple Emanuel’s
Pillar Program because Temple Emanuel has been a intregral part
of our religious and spiritual experiences for over 60 years. This
started with experiences in our early youth, has continued all the
way through many life cycles, and now extends to both our son and
daughter, who also experience the joys of Temple Emanuel. And we
are delighted that our grandkids have begun their involvement with
Temple Emanuel, through the preschool and the Gesher program.
The Temple has been here for our family and we are pleased to
be able to be here for Temple Emanuel."
-Bunni & Murray Fischer
Making
Connections
Are you a single parent? Would you like to be in a group
with other single parents? Are you newly married?
Would you like to meet other families with school-age
children?
Chavurah (friendship) groups are forming now for all
ages and interests. A chavurah meets regularly (every
4-6 weeks) and people often form life-long friendships
Some chavurot (plural of chavurah) share Jewish
holidays together, attend concerts, have barbecues,
or work together on synagogue projects. Being in a
chavurah is often the best way to get to know other
people and form meaningful relationships. Please email
Leslie Shlecter at Chavurah@tebh.org if you would like
to be included or have any questions.

Mazel Tov to...
Marnie Greenwald, who was named the Milken
Foundation’s Jewish Educator of the Year.
Debbie and Shahram Mansoury on the birth of their son,
Riley Mansoury on November 4, 2011.
Janel Suber on receiving the Legacy of Hope Award from
Chai Lifeline, dedicated to helping families of children with
cancer and other life threatening pediatric illnesses.
Parents Scott and Leslie Shlecter, and to grandparent Phyllis
Shlecter, on the marriage of Jason Shlecter and Angelina
Lok, on December 10, 2011.
David and Lee Silber, on the marriage of their son Ari Silber
to Elizabeth Rosner
Tamar Katzir and Eyal Reinstein, on the birth of their son,
Noam David, born December 13, 2011
Condolences to…
Joe and Stacey Feldman and Family, on the passing of his
father, David Feldman
The Family of Isabelle Shapiro Fox, on her passing
Andrew Katzenstein and Robin Sax and Family, on the
passing of his father, William Katzenstein
Sue Procko Boxer and Family, on the passing of her
grandmother, Dorothye Boxer
Steve and Janet Kaplan and Family, on the passing of his
father, Henry Kaplan
Dr. Reese Polesky and Family, on the passing of his son,
Michael Polesky
Roxana Rastegar and Family, on the passing of her sister,
Sheri Rastegar
Shirley Simon and Family, on the passing of her husband,
James Simon
Elisa Adeff and Family, on the passing of her sister, Esther
Swerdloff
Karl Thurmond and Family, on the passing of his wife,
Susan Thurmond
Annual Mah Jongg
Tournament
On Sunday, November 13, Temple Emanuel held its
2nd Annual Mah Jongg Tournament, led by co-chairs
Penelope Rosenberg and Stacy Kesner. It was a “soldout”
success. 92 participants (YES, including men) were
entertained with great food, great company, great rounds of
Mah Jongg and surprise “goodie-bags.”
SAVE THE DATE: Our 3rd Annual Mah Jongg Tournament
will be held on October 14, 2012.
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A Warm Welcome
to Marlene Canter,
Temple Emanuel's New
Chaplaincy Intern
I’m Marlene Canter, your
chaplaincy intern this year
at Temple Emanuel. I am a
student at the Academy of
Jewish Religion, California.
Before beginning on this
path, I worked in the fi eld of
education. I began teaching
in the 70’s as a special
education teacher at Alta
Loma Elementary School and
worked for eight years in the
classroom teaching autistic
children, as well as serving as
a resource specialist in several
other districts. It was at that
time that my former husband
and I wrote a book for teachers called Assertive Discipline.
This book served as the foundation for a business we began
training teachers in areas that would make them more
successful in the classroom. We ran the company for twentyfi
ve years, then sold it to Sylvan Learning in 1998.
In 2001, I decided to run for the LAUSD School Board. I
served two terms representing children and their families on
the Westside and in the West Valley and decided not to
run for a third term. I retired from public service in 2009.
I realized, however, that something was still calling me to a
different kind of service. Surprisingly, given my very secular
background, it was a calling to deepen my Jewish roots and
discover what Judaism means to me. This yearning led me to
the Academy of Jewish Religion and it’s chaplaincy program.
Chaplains have traditionally ministered to people in
hospitals, prisons, and hospices. I see my chaplaincy
through a slightly different lens. Throughout my career I
have experienced ‘chaplaincy’ moments occurring everyday.
What I mean by that is what we all experience on a daily
basis many challenging moments. Oftentimes we feel alone
in our struggles however big or small. Chaplains offer
solace through their presence to create connections that
oftentimes are not available in our day to day interactions.
Jewish Chaplains offer pastoral care which is also based on
Jewish texts and prayer.
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I feel very privileged to be interning at Temple Emanuel
under the guidance of our clergy, and in particular Rabbi
Geller. I will be working with members of the congregation
including the elderly and the sick as well as with congregants
whom other needs. I am delighted to be part of the Temple
Emanuel community.
Beginning in January I will be leading a group, with
congregant Renee Brook for congregants that are dealing
with their aging parents. Many of us have experienced the
joy and the challenge of our aging parents and I am looking
forward to creating a support network that will deal with
this issue. The fi rst meeting will be on January 25 from 7:30-
9:00PM. The location will be at a congregant's home and the
address will be given when you register for the group.
I feel very fortunate to have been placed at Temple Emanuel
for my Chaplaincy internship. I will be participating in many
of the Temple Emanuel activities and I look forward to
meeting you.
Please contact me at marlenedcanter@gmail.com or
310.446.9998 if you have any questions.
Dealing With
Your Aging Parents
A group to discuss the challenges of dealing with our
aging parents, led by Marlene Canter and Renee Brook.
First meeting:
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
7:30PM–9:00PM
For registration, questions, and location of meeting
email marlenedcanter@gmail.com
"You shall rise before an elder and allow the beauty,
glory, and majesty of their faces to emerge."
Leviticus 19:32

General Fund
From Jamie and Lee Broder, to Rabbi Geller, in appreciation
From Lorraine and Jerry Factor, to Sandy Kornblum, in honor
of his special birthday
From David and Lilly Lewis and Family, to Amy and Noah
Furie, with prayers for the speedy recovery of Gene Dinces
From Rose Norton, to the Simon Family, in loving memory
of Jim Simon
From Penelope Rosenberg, to Sue Procko Boxer, in loving
memory of Dorothye Boxer
From Natalie Spector, to the Simon Family, in loving memory
of Jim Simon
Rabbi Geller’s Discretionary Fund
From Judy Axonovitz, in loving memory of Louis Axonovitz
and Lena Axonovitz
From Jonathan Corren and Martha Galvan, in honor of
Martha’s embracing Judaism
From Edward Kushner, in loving memory of Dr. Harvey
Crystal
From Susan L. Kaplan, in loving memory of Henry Kaplan
From Gary and Deborah Mozer, in honor of Phillip’s Bar
Mitzvah
From Reese Polesky, in loving memory of Michael Polesky
From Nancy Schuman, Sheila Goldman, and Carolyn
Rothberg, in loving memory of Isabelle Shapiro Fox
From David and Lee Silber, to support the New Emanuel
Minyan, in honor of the marriage of Ari Silber and Elizabeth
Rosner
From Charlotte Ukra, in appreciation
Rabbi Aaron’s Discretionary Fund
From Sue and Barry Brucker, to Rabbi Aaron, in appreciation
From Sue and Barry Brucker, to Rabbi Aaron, in honor of his
special birthday
From the Chanael / Zonenrich Family, in honor of Ori’s Bar
Mitzvah
From Lisa and Steven Chlavin, in honor of Kyle’s Bar Mitzvah
From Lois and Morey Sein, to the Simon Family, in loving
memory of Jim Simon
From Phyllis Shlecter, in honor of the marriage of Jason
Shlecter and Angelina Lok
From Scott and Leslie Shlecter, in loving memory of Maury
Rosenthal and in general appreciation
We also welcome your contributions
to the following funds:
Temple Emanuel Early Childhood Center
Temple Emanuel Religious School
Greening the Synagogue Fund
Israel Matters Fund
Shabbat Unplugged Fund
Cantor Kliger’s Discretionary Fund
From Sue and Barry Brucker, to Cantor Kliger, in honor of his
special birthday
From the Chanael / Zonenrich Family, in honor of Ori’s Bar
Mitzvah
From Lisa and Steven Chlavin, in honor of Kyle’s Bar Mitzvah
From Jonathan Corren and Martha Galvan, in honor of
Martha’s embracing Judaism
From Gary and Deborah Mozer, in honor of Phillip’s Bar
Mitzvah
From Reese Polesky, in loving memory of Michael Polesky
From Adam Porter, in loving memory of Doris Lipkind
From Nancy Schuman, Sheila Goldman, and Carolyn
Rothberg, in loving memory of Isabelle Shapiro Fox
From Scott and Leslie Shlecter, in loving memory of Maury
Rosenthal and in general appreciation
Rabbi Mason-Barkin’s Discretionary Fund
From Jonathan Corren and Martha Galvan, in honor of
Martha’s embracing Judaism
New Emanuel Minyan Kiddush Fund
From Lynn D. Flanzbaum, in loving memory of Muriel S.
Flanzbaum
From Carol Hyman, in appreciation
From Diane Vanette, in appreciation
Gus Pollet Memorial Fund
From Alys Pollet, to Gayle and Steven Jagoda, in honor of
their 40th anniversary
From Alys Pollet, to Debbi Marton, in appreciation
From Alys Pollet, to Kim Sigman and Craig Van Laningham,
in honor of their marriage
From Alys Pollet, to the Simon Family, in loving memory of
Jim Simon
Day School Fund
From the Goodman-Spetner Family, to Marnie Greenwald, in
honor of receiving the 2011 Milken Jewish Education Award
From James, Shawna, Nancee, and Steve, to Marnie
Greenwald, in honor of receiving the 2011 Milken Jewish
Education Award
Double the Value of
Your Charitable Contribution
Many employers offer matching programs for employee
gifts to charitable institutions, such as Temple Emanuel.
Designating Temple Emanuel as the recipient of these
match funds means your personal gift to the Temple
will have twice the impact and Temple Emanuel
will receive twice the funding. This is a DOUBLE
MITZVAH!!! For further information, check with your
employer to see if they have a matching program,
then call Ellis Kirschenbaum, our Executive Director, at
310.288.3737 x224 or email him at Ellis@tebh.org.
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Yahrzeit Fund
Bernard Aaronson, from Mr. and Mrs. Michael Michel,
Jennifer and Matthew
Hilda Allen, from Belinda and Jeffrey Pop and Family
Ann Bachner, from Samuel Bachner
Sylvia Barenfeld, from Frances and Lester Boxer
Mildred Baum, from Herbert Kohn and Family
Rubin Bird, from Robert Bird
Rubin Bird, from the Rubin Bird Family
Israel Bornstein, from Ernest and Inez Wilson
Edward Breitbard, from Stanley and Ronda Breitbard
Beverly Burke, from Rick and Adele Burke
Arnold Degen, from Esther Degen
Frances Felder, from Jayne Zakheim
Muriel Finerman, from Matthew Finerman, MD and Jill Radin
Finerman
Emanuel Furst, from Howard and Suzanne Furst and Family
Sydney Gelender, from Howard and Suzanne Furst and
Family
Sylvia Gottlieb, from Marc and Bonnie Gottlieb
Minnie Hecht, from Don and Anita Hecht and Family
Sarah Hirsch, from Harriette Hirsch
Marvin Holland, from Roberta Holland
Ben Ingber, from Rona Becker
Gertrude Jackson, from Susan Jackson and Ken Dreshfi eld
Lena Anna Jackson, from Lester and Frances Boxer
Gilbert Jacobson, from the Jacobson Family
Jerome S. Jaffe, from Sunnye and Richard Tuch and Family
Dorothy Jesser, from Rose Norton
Rose Kabrins, from Judy and Ron Kabrins
Gertrude Kadish, from Elaine Pasternack
Henry Kaplan, from Rose B. Kaplan
Paul Kaskey, from Ruth Kaskey
Anna Michelle Riczker Khaiat, from the Khaiat Family
Freida Klein, from Jayson and Sylvia Alberts
Ralph Kopelove, from Robert Siegel
Fannie Kraus, from Betty Roach
Rhonda Kreeger, from Muriel Kreeger and Family
Shirley J. Levine, from Jeffrey and Joyce Levine
Eleanor Likoff, from Liz and David Yudis
Eleanor Michel, from Mr. and Mrs. Michael Michel, Jennifer
and Matthew
Mike Michel, from Mr. and Mrs. Michael Michel, Jennifer and
Matthew
Rose Micon, from the Micon Family
Marvin Mintz, from Mitzi Costin
Belle Newman, from Harriette Hirsch
Celia Noah, from Janet and Mark Noah
Abraham Pasternack, from Elaine Pasternack
Dr. Marvin Pizer, from Roselle Pizer
Eveline Rosenblatt, from Marc and Bonnie Gottlieb
Tillie Ross, from Betty Roach
Martin Roston, from Ellsworth and Lois Roston
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Richard Rowan, from Melanie and Barry Landsberg
Phil N. Rudnick, from Arleen Bachner
Morris Russell, from Eileen Russell
David Schnair, from Shirley Karton and Family
Kimberly Sonia Seiden, from Eileen, Graham and Lindsey
Markley
Gussie Siegel, from Robert M. Siegel
Gerald Simon, from Radell and Sydney Brown
Rose Simon, from Radell and Sydney Brown
Ethel Stein, from Mr. and Mrs. Michael Michel, Jennifer and
Matthew
Michael Stein, from Mr. and Mrs. Michael Michel, Jennifer
and Matthew
Morris Sternlight, from Helen Starlight, Natalie and Naomi
Fabe
Alice Elizabeth Tennyson, from Lee and Eddie Tishkoff
Simon Tennyson, from Lee and G. Edward Tishkoff
Morris Toplitzky, from Holly and Ron Toplitzky
Alexander M. Trachman, from the Lester and Jane Trachman
Family
Irving Tuch, from Sunnye and Richard Tuch and Family
Gertrude R. Wallen, from Martin Wallen
Marion Weinstein, from Matthew Finerman, MD and Jill
Radin Finerman
Alfred Weisberg, from Ruth Weisberg
Charles Weisberg, from Damaris, William, Jonathan and
Phillip Weisberg
Bernard Weissberg, from Max and Diane Weissberg
Abraham Weltman, from Marilyn Weltman-Wizenberg and
Family
Izak Wizenberg, from Howard Wizenberg and Family
Visit our Gift Shop
In the lobby at 8844 Burton Way you’ll fi nd
wonderful Judaic art including Haggadot, Mezzuzot,
Kiddush Cups, Tallitot, Menorahs, Hostess- Gifts, and
beautiful jewelry from Israel. For information call
310.288.3737 x226

Tzadikim
Erika & George Kobor
Sheryl & Jonathan Sokoloff
Kate Capshaw & Steven Spielberg
Marcie & Howard Zelikow
L’dor V’dor
Sue & Barry Brucker
Joyce & Jeffrey Levine
Stephanie Haymes Roven & Charles Roven
Laurie Goodman & Don Spetner
Leah Bishop & Gary Yale
Sustaining
Shelli & Irving Azoff
Lili & Jon Bosse
Toni & Bruce Corwin
Nadine & Harold Davidson
Norbert Gehr
Myra Lurie & David Goldman
Elyse & Stanley Grinstein
Gina Raphael & Jeffrey Gross
Blanche Howard
Helene & Arthur Laub
Abby & Alan D. Levy
Julie & Ken Moelis
Cathy & Steve Needleman
Shana & Donald Passman
Belinda & Jeffrey Pop
Marcia & Richard Schulman
Leslie & Scott Shlecter
Shelley & Ronald Singer
Jane and Lester Trachman
Elisa Newman White & Andrew White
Double Chai
Toby & Roger Brooks
Nanette & Bruce Cole
Myra & Alain Gabbay
Kim Zeitlin-Gold & Victor Gold
Patty & Larry Goodman
Barbara Coyne & Jeffrey Hendel
Frances & Donald Kates
Janice White & Eugene Krieger
Marcia Gold Levenson & Ronald Levenson
Pearle Rae & Mark Levey
Lilly & David Lewis
Anne & Harold Mills
Lisa Kay & Mark Schwartz
Trinka & Howard Soloway
Bunny & Jerome Steinbaum
Marilyn Weltman Wizenberg & Howard Wizenberg
Linda & Louis Wolff
Chai
Warren Ackerman
Walter Adler
Arleen & Samuel Bachner
Nancy Barth
Cynthia & Neal Baseman
Alberta Stahl & Ira Bilson
Helene & Ben Boston
Barbara & Morton Bowman
Ronda & Stanley Breitbard
Deborah & Gabriel Brener
Renee & Harold Brook
Barbara Bruser & Richard Clark
Martha Galvan & Jonathan Corren
Iris & Gordon Cutler
Rita & Israel Eichenstein
Lorraine & Gerald Factor
Bonnie & Ronald Fein
Jessica Barondes & Benjamin Feingold
Bunni & Murray Fischer
Elayne Garber & John Forbess
Phyllis Friedel
Milton J. Golden
Linda and Gary Goldfein
Carol Goldsmith
Lisa & Josh Greer
Andrea & Larry Harrow
Anita & Donald Hecht
Roberta Holland
Judy & Ronald Kabrins
Aviva & Goor-Arie Kadosh
Brooke & Adam Kanter
Victoria & Fred Kaplan
Theresa & Michael Kaplan
Janet Levine Kaplan & Steven Kaplan
Judith & Mitchell Karlan
Beth & Scott Karlan
Ruth Karp
Shirley Karton
Joyce & Harvey Kates
Marilyn & Jeffrey Katzenberg
Michelle & Alan Kaye
Susan & Robert Kazdan
Linda & Ross Kemper
Lauren & Richard King
Barbara & Stuart Klabin
Stacia & Lawrence Kopeikin
Charlene & Sanford Kornblum
Joyce Krawll
Caroline & Mark Kuperstock
Marci & William Landis
Ellen & Dennis Lavinthal
Amy Cohen & Sidney Levinson
Pamela Skaist Levy & Jefery Levy
Rochelle & Richard Maize
Stacey Mickell
Deborah & Gary Mozer
Janet & Mark Noah
Kathleen & Laurence Paul
Nancy & Stephen Paul
Vicki Reynolds & Murray Pepper
Alys Pollet
John Quinn
Carol & Jerome Redston
Claudia & Bruce Resnikoff
Jeanne Schnitzer Reynolds
Betty Roach
Jill & Dennis Roach
Ronda & Fred Rose
Sally & Ronald Rosenblatt
Lois & Ellsworth Roston
Alissa & Warren Roston
Mary & Robert Rothman
Paula & Allan Rudnick
Judith & Lewis Rudzki
Louise & Robert Schwab
Karen Breslow & Robert Schwartz
Diane Vanette & Sander Schwartz
Marla & Richard Seff
Phyllis Shlecter
Marilyn & Edgar Simon
Reba Simon
Linda Smith
Terri & Michael Smooke
Annika & Abe Somer
Abraham Stein
Lorrie & John Stone
Gary Brown & Scott Stone
Susan & Peter Strauss
Karl Thurmond
Holly & Ron Toplitzky
Sunnye & Richard Tuch
Catherine & Leonard Unger
Halina Wachtel
Sarelyn Wager & Robert Turner
Karen & Sanford Weiner
Barbara & Harold Weinstock
Estelle Weisberg
Penelope & Robert White
Joan Cohen Wilson & A. Charles Wilson
Pillar members, the “Pillars” of our Temple community, voluntarily contribute an additional amount above full dues. The Pillar program is
a signifi cant source for the Temple’s support and it enables us to provide important programs and services for our members. Our Pillar
members have all the benefi ts of full membership, and they also receive a Pillar Pass with priority entrance and seating for High Holy Days
and complimentary parking. They are invited to special select events during the year as guests of Temple Emanuel, have their names
displayed in the foyer of the Sanctuary, and receive special acknowledgement in our Annual Report.
If you are interested in becoming a Pillar member, please call Tova Joffe Larsen at 310.288.3742 x508
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Contact Information
Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills
8844 Burton Way (at the corner of Herzl Way)
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Main Number 310.288.3737
Main Fax 310.271.4976
Clergy Offi ce 310.288.3742
Clergy Fax 310.274.2677
Temple Emanuel
Academy Day School 310.409.2940
Day School Fax 310.859.0778
Religious School 310.409.2950
Religious School Fax 310.859.8507
Early Childhood Center 310.276.9776
Early Childhood Fax 310.276.6465
Membership 310.288.3742 x508
Accounting 310.409.4650
website: www.tebh.org
" We e ddo,
and we encourage
rage you to do the same.
We love ve the sense of com mmunity tha that’s created
by sending ng and receivingg
the Mishloach ach
Manot baskets kets, in celebration
of Purim. It's t's
a wonderful way ay tto
say too
someone, you
are in our thoughts. ts. It's also a fun and
heartwarming to see who
included us.
And An the hamantashen ar e yummy!” yu
-Leah eah Bishop & Gary Yalee
Keep you ou eyes e on your mailbox
the we week of January J 16, , 2012, for
your Temple Emanuel Ema
Mishloach Manot order or
form. Then you can
say, I do Mishloach
Manot! t "
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