from the Rabbi - Temple Menorah

November 2010 @ cheshvan/Kislev 5771
Vol. 64 No.9
www.templemenorah.org
from the Rabbi
Expressions of Gratitude
Steven L. Silver, Rabbi
Once, many years ago, the great comedian Jack Benny, who was
celebrating his eightieth birthday, appeared as a guest on the Tonight
Show. The host, Johnnie Carson, asked Benny if at his age there were
still more pleasures or thrills to be derived from life. Benny answered
that every time he came out of the shower and felt the sensation of
wrapping his body in a thick Turkish towel he was filled with gratitude to
God.
Judaism has no exact blessing or beracha for drying off one’s skin but in
fact it has many dozens of berachot. The rabbinic tradition stipulates that
every Jew should recite at least 100 berachot a day! In other words,
Jewish tradition teaches us that we have a constant need to give thanks,
even for the most mundane of gifts. But not just in an informal and
spontaneous way (which is also good) but in a way that follows a special
pattern or formula.
The Talmud cites Psalm 145:1 (better known as the Ashrei Psalm) as the
source for the standard blessing formula, ‘Blessed are You, O Adonai our
God, Ruler of the Universe…’ These six words are always present in every
beracha: Baruch atah Adonai eloheynu melech ha-olam.
Rabbi Reuven Kimmelman teaches that if we divide up the six Hebrew
words as follows we can better understand the reason for the requirement
to use this formula.
Blessed are You
O Adonai our God
Ruler of the Universe
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=
=
self — God relationship
community — God relationship
humanity — God relationship
In other words the beracha‘s ancient formula forces us to broaden our
view of ourselves and our relationship to God. Yes, we are important to
ourselves and to God, but so is our community and so is all humanity.
Expressions of gratitude help us to transcend our tendency toward
selfishness and greed.
As a twenty year old I was not sure I understood the full meaning of
Benny’s words, but I knew then that his remark illustrated a great truth
about gratitude. Now I know that the greatest gifts are those in the realm
of the mundane; life, happiness, joy and well-being. May this Thanksgiving
season be for us and all Americans a time of heartfelt gratitude, peace and
sharing.
Steven L. Silver Rabbi
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Tefilah
erev shabbat (weekly)
6:00 p.m. – Nosh & Social
6:30 p.m. – Kabbalat Shabbat
shabbat morning (weekly)
10:00 a.m. – Shacharit Service
Introducing Our Leadership
Executive Committee Members
Cathleen Richland,
President
(310) 378-2595
CathleenRichland@aol.com
Kiddush Lunch follows service
Les Latner,
VP—Development
(310) 316-6955
drles@ucla.edu
Family Tot Shabbat & New
Member Welcome
Friday, November 12, 6:30 p.m.
Shir Shabbat
Friday, November 19, 6:30 p.m.
Family Tot Shabbat
Friday, December 3, 6:30 p.m.
Candle lighting times are located in
the enclosed calendar
Parashat Ha Shavuah
November 6 .............................Toledot
November 13 ......................Va-Yetzay
November 20 ................... Va-Yishlach
November 27 ..................... Va-Yeshev
Community @
Temple Menorah
Nosh & Social
Friday Evenings at 6:00 p.m.
Family Tot Dinner & New
Member Welcome
Ronna Nelsen,
VP—Education/
Religious School & Camp
(310) 375-0773
Ronna.nelsen@verizon.net
Carol Andrykowski,
3rd VP—Education/Tuvia
(310) 318-1955
carolsu@verizon.net
Fred Bongard,
VP—Administration
(310) 791-8533
fbongard@linkline.com
Joe Porzucki,
Treasurer
(310) 370-0677
porzucki@earthlink.net
Friday, November 12 at 5:30 p.m.
Family Tot Dinner
Friday, December 3 at 5:30 p.m.
College Student Oneg
Jeff Gitomer,
Financial Secretary
(310) 532-3215
jgit48@att.net
Friday, November 26 at 7:30 p.m.
BaT Mitzvah
Sara Spicker
November 20 | Va-Yishlach
Daughter of Merrill & Aaron Spicker
Ann Gotthoffer,
Corresponding Secretary
(310) 372-6939
anngott@aol.com
Ruth Blumfield,
Recording Secretary
(310) 326-5693
rblumfield@socal.rr.com
Steve Goldberg,
Parlimentarian
(310) 540-8966
stephen.goldberg@practicallawyer.com
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We warmly welcome our
newest members
Trustees and Representatives
Steve Braudo,
Trustee –
Continuing Jewish Education
(310) 376-1907
stevebraudo@hotmail.com
Todd Arnson,
Trustee - Catering
(310) 318-0111
todd@arnson.biz
Nancy Hirsch,
Trustee – Programming
(310) 792-2100
grancyh@yahoo.com
Jeff Suitt,
Trustee - Budget & Finance
jeffsuitt1@yahoo.com
Sue Fogelson,
Trustee - Membership
(310) 540-4853
sefogelson@aol.com
Lisa Krouse,
Trustee – Youth Activities
(310) 373-3669
lkrouse@gmail.com
Marcia Spanier,
Trustee - Life Cycle
(310) 378-3156
marciaspanier1@yahoo.com
Gila Katz,
Trustee - Tikkun Olam
(310) 374-7405
gilak1@roadrunner.com
Erika Robinson,
Trustee - Library
(310) 316-5617
redondobeachrobinsons
@verizon.net
Terry Donato,
Tuvia Committee Chair
(310) 325-9949
tadonato@aol.com
Steven & Marcia Barryte
Steve & Lisa Becker and Family
Douglas & Toya Brill and Family
Delbert Bruns
Joshua & Natalia Davidson Family
Sanford & Joan Davidson
Ely & Susan Feinerman and Family
Dan & Garland Fybel and Family
Gerald & Valerie Hale
Gail Heimov-Weinstein
Jeffery & Evelyn Jacobson
Bo & Dawn Kaplan and Family
Ron &Peggy Kinstler and Family
Roni Kripper
Daniel Lazarow & Kimberly Botwin and Family
Andrew &Kristin Lelchuk and Family
Marc & Rachel Liger and Family
Michael & Gwendolyn Lipsey and Family
Michael & Maria Sebastian and Family
Laural MaKieve-Ayala and Family
Howard & Mildred Marx
Dede Moya
Patrick & Ruth Parish Maxwell
Josh & Erin Rawitch and Family
David & Andrea Ross and Family
Cal & Monique Saul and and Family
Mori Schweitzer
Jessica & Joshua Hoppes
Ronen & Ella Vazana and Family
Michael & Lemor Wasserstrom and Family
Roger & Marjorie Weinhouse
Scott & Tammy Windt and Family
Mazel Tov
Brittany Boveé and Joel Schwartz on their
marriage
Tuvia parents, Michelle & Chris Keldorf and their
son, Max, on the birth of Lucas Shia Keldorf
Matt Kang,
Trustee Building & Grounds
(562) 316-5010
mattkang22@gmail.com
Alissa Materman,
Religious School
Committee Chair
(310) 257-8191
alissaanddan@netscape.net
Allen Shall,
Trustee Nominating Committee
(310) 371-4223
allynn12@aol.com
Andrea Lawrence,
Sisterhood Representative
(310) 539-4211
andreaangie6@yahoo.com
Mishebeirach
Temple Menorah wishes a speedy recovery to
the following people:
Jerry Axelrod
Burt Belzer
Robert Berliner
Saul Bluman
Jaye Cohen
Diane Feigenson
Nancy Friedman
Samuel Herron-Goldman
Nacha Lesser
Fred Linnetz
Mildred Milstein
Jeff Sampson
Ava Schwartz
Patricia Spector
Daphne Bailey
Gerry Belzer
Marjie Block
Cookie Breier
Alice Dewey
Dorothy Fogel
Barry Fuerst
Gila Katz
Leon Levy
Viola Lucero
Phoebe Newman
Shelly Rocker
Edward Spector
Jacob Witkin
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Feed the
Hungry
November 7,
2010
Please join the
Temple Menorah
Social Action
Committee
as we unite for our 2nd
Feed the Hungry day
of service. DONATIONS of dry spaghetti, canned spaghetti sauce, water bottles, chips, packaged snacks and $10 gift cards to Target, grocery stores, fast food restaurants, Starbucks, etc. can be left at the Temple anytime up until November 6. Donations of whole fruit can be dropped on Saturday November 6 or Sunday morning November 7. Volunteer are needed to help with set‐up, cooking, serving, bingo and clean‐up. To sign up please e‐mail Leslie Heimov at lstarr@teslacoil.com Adults, children and teens are all welcome! 4
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A Word From Cantor Jessica
B'tzelem Elohim: In the Image of God
“So God created humanity in God's image, in the image of God He
created him; male and female, he created them.” (B'reishit 1:27).
What does it mean to be created in the image of God? Does it mean
God once looked like us, talked like us, walked like us, and used five
senses like us? We can never really know what it means; we can only
have our own interpretation. I think b'tzelem elohim refers to our
behavior as humankind. Perhaps God created us to connect to each
other as he is connected to each of us. In the text of Avot d'Rabbi
Natan we find an interpretation of b'tzelem elohim that teaches us
how we should treat those around us, Rabbi Elazar said, “May the
honor of your fellow human being be as dear to you as your own, be
slow to anger, and repent one day before your death. May the honor of your fellow human
being be as dear to you as your own.” How does one do this? This teaches that one should
see the honor of one's fellow human being in the same way that one sees one's own honor;
just as no one wants a bad reputation, so too should one not want to give another person a
bad reputation.” (Avot d'Rabbi Natan; 1:15) We all want to be treated with kindness and
respect, and we all want to be heard when we speak. When we are talked about, we want
only good words to be spoken about us. It is our nature to want to be loved. Sometimes,
however, we forget that those around us deserve to be spoken about with the same grace.
Sure, we have all been angry at one time or another, and the urge to speak poorly about
people is incredibly tempting. I wonder how these angry moments would change if we took
a second, stepped back, and let ourselves find the good in that person or that situation.
While it is not necessarily the best choice to hold back our thoughts and feelings, it may be
meaningful to pause and think about how we can best display what is on our minds before
our lips speak. We cannot forget that each of us is created in this awesome image. We may
individually be different; some of us are tall and some of us short, some of us are dark
skinned and some of us are light skinned, and some of us speak with quietly while others
speak for the world to hear. No matter our differences, we are all humans with blood
flowing through our veins, with beating hearts, and with a unique soul.
Let us not forget that we must treat ourselves with kindness in order to treat others with
kindness. How many of us are guilty of never taking a day off of work, of letting something
get in the way of enough sleep, exercise, or time with our family. There are times in our
lives where everything else seems to take precident over our own well-being. Rabbi Elazar's
explanation of b'tzelem elohim suggests that because we are created in God's image, we must
take responsibility for not only treating others with honor and respect, but also for treating
ourselves with honor and respect.
If we remind ourselves of this connection and the love God has given to us, maybe we will
have the ability to think twice before we speak our mind, and be quick to aid a neighbor in
need. What a wonderful world we would live in if each of us could respect humanity, find
equality among our peers, and listen to our inner still small voice that is always there to tell
us how to act in the image of God.
Kol Tuv,
Jessica :)
Sara Spicker’s Mitzvah Project
For my Mitzvah project I decided to get more involved with helping to find a cure
for Parkinson’s. I am raising money and educating others about Parkinson’s in the
hope that together we can fight this disease and work to improve the quality of
life for those affected. The main reason that I decided to focus on this cause is
because of my grandmother, Louise Becker. Despite having this illness she has
remained so strong and is always willing to help others. Throughout my life, she
has always been a role model to me and an inspiration to many people. My team
name is ‘Together Let’s Fight…’ If you would like to join me in making a
difference, please visit my web page at www.teamfox.org - Donate Now /
Support a Member: Sara Spicker. Your contribution will provide support to the
Michael J. Fox Foundation, a leading organization in Parkinson's research.
Thank you,
Sara Spicker
We Need You!
Being a Gabbai is one of the most respected and revered
volunteer positions in the synagogue. If you are up to the
challenge then this is the mitzvah for you!
Gabbayim Prep Class
Chanukah
Party!
with Rabbi Silver
If you are over 18, have a love of Shabbat services, can read Hebrew,
and have a desire to learn, then you are suited for this honor. Upon
completion of this class you will be able to assist Torah readers, be an
aide to the Cantor in rolling the Torah and improve your understanding
of the service.
9:30 a.m.
Sundays, December 5 & 12
SAVE the DATE!
Community Chanukah
Candle Lighting & Pasta Dinner
Wednesday, December 1
6:00 p.m.
In the Social Hall
Dinner – $25 per family
Don’t Miss it!
Sunday, December 5,
at 5:00 PM
Temple Menorah
Social Hall
Dinner @ Latkes
Games @ Art
Fun for Everyone!
Bring Your Own Menorah
Look for more information
coming soon!
RSVP to Paola Hirsch at
Phirsch@templemenorah.org
Please send your check payable to:
Temple Menorah Sisterhood
by November 15
Our next blood drive is Sunday, November 14. Please
save the date and plan to join us.
Email anngott@aol.com to make an appointment to
Save A Life!
There is always a need for blood and only volunteer
donors can fulfill that need for patients in our
community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood
every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in
our lifetime.
$10 Adults $5 Children under 13
For further information contact Katie
(310) 347-2636 or
tmsisterhood@gmail.com
Sponsored by Temple Menorah sisterhood
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ROSENBERG Senior
Cultural CENTER
Monday, November 1
Solo Fiddler performance
by Jessica Haddy
Film Screening and
Discussion “The Girl Who
Played with Fire”
Wednesday, November 3
Speakers Imam Ashraf Carrim &
Athia Carrim will discuss “The Basics of
Islam Including the 5 Pillars.”
Monday, November 8
Speaker, Carrie Kahn
will discuss “Haiti, Los
Angeles, and the life of an
NPR reporter.” Film Screening “Shattered
Glass”
Wednesday, November 10
Speakers Imam Ashraf
Carrim & Athia Carrim will
discuss “The Prayer Service in
Islam.”
Film Screening and Discussion “The Kids
are Alright”
Monday, November 15
Film Discussion on “The Films
and Life of Clint Eastwood”
Field Trip to the Movies:
“Hereafter”
Wednesday, November 17
Speaker, Rabbi Steven
Silver will discuss “ORIGINS:
Christianity and its commonalities
and disparities with Judaism.”
Monday, November 22
Field Trip: New Resnick
Pavilion At LACMA
Be one of the first to see
LACMA’s most extraordinary
gallery experience to date and see three shows
in one hall. Lunch, transportation and tickets
included (LACMA member’s discount)
Wednesday, November 24 – 29
Closed
Tuesday, November 30
Field Trip: An Evening
With Salman Rushdie
The Booker Prize winner is
in conversation with Reza
Aslan at the Los Angeles Public Library.
Program begins at 8:00pm, meeting time TBD
Tickets, dinner and transportation
included
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Events
Community
feed the hungry
Sunday, November 7 at 12:00pm
Help those less fortunate in our
community. To volunteer, please
contact Leslie Heimov at (310) 3284054.
filthy rich
Saturday, November 13 at 7:30 pm
World premier play reading about the
atonement of Bernie Madoff. Please use
the Quick&Easy RSVP form to reserve
your place.
shir shabbat
Friday, November 19 at 6:30 pm
Experience Shabbat in a personal and
engaging manner with this new,
contemporary, upbeat service – perfect
for all ages.
interfaith thanksgiving service
Tuesday, November 23 at 7:30 pm
Celebrate Thanksgiving with our
neighborhood religious community at
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints.
college student oneg
Friday, November 26 at 7:30pm
Catch up with all your old classmates who
have returned for the Thanksgiving
weekend. Come for the service and stay for
the special oneg at 7:30pm.
tuvia kids clubhomework club:
Take the beginning-of-the-week homework
stress away. Bring your child to our
Homework Club once or twice a week
where we will teach them organization and
prioritization skills as well as help them get a
jump start on their homework for the week!
Email TuviaKidsClub@gmail.com for more
information. This is open to ANY student
grades K-5!
SISTERHOOD
sisterhood board meetings
Wednesday, Nov. 3, 7:00 pm
Wednesday, Dec. 8, 7:00 pm
chanukah party
Sunday, December 5, 5 pm
Sisterhood will be hosting another
Community Chanukah Dinner Party featuring
delicious food, entertainment and fun for the
entire family!
women’s torah study
A new group is forming using the text The
Torah: A Women’s Commentary. Interested or
want more information? Contact Marcia
Spanier (310) 378-3156 or at
marciaspanier1@yahoo.com.
sisterhood book club
Monday, December 13, 7:00 pm
Discussion of the book: The Elegance of the
Hedgehog, by Muriel Barbery. RSVP to
Bonnie Leopold (310) 613-3559 or at
ChaplainBonnieL@aol.com.
entertainment books
The books are here! Help raise funds for
Sisterhood and save money on groceries,
dining, travel and entertainment. Books are
available in the Temple office for $30.00.
Please make checks payable to Temple
Menorah Sisterhood.Contact Shirley Kaufman
(310) 541-2303.
sisterhood tributes
Send a beautiful message for any occasion while
making a donation to Sisterhood. Contact
Marcia Spanier (310) 378-3156 or
marciaspanier1@yahoo.com
plant a tree in Israel
to recognize or memorialize family, friends
and loved ones. To purchase a tree and have
Sisterhood send a Certificate of Recognition
contact Lynn Shall at (310) 371- 4223 or at
allynn12@aol.com.
sisterhood lilith salon
For information on how to join our Lilith
Magazine discussion group, contact
Lynn Schubert at (310) 376-3984
or lynnschubert@verizon.net.
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
1st grade field trip
Sunday, November 14th, 9:00 am
All 1st grade students and parents are invited
to join on a trip to Noah’s Ark. RSVPs are a
must so be sure to contact your teacher or
Randi. We will meet at 9:15am in the garden
room to begin the adventure.
3rd grade family education
program
Sunday, December 5th, 9:00 am
All 3rd grade students and the parents
gather to learn together. Join us at 9:00 am
in the garden room to begin our special time
together.
and ACTIVITIES
TUVIA
6th grade family education
program
Sunday, November 7, 9:00 am
All 6th grade students and their parents
gather to learn together. Join us at
9:00 am in the garden room to begin our
special time together.
Youth
kids’ night out
Saturday, November 20, 5:30 pm
Travel back to medieval times and join
Robin Hood and his Merry Men on a series
of adventures around Temple Menorah.
Kids ages 2 through 5th grade are welcome
to join in on the fun! E-mail or call Jen
Smith for more information at
Youth@TempleMenorah.org or (310) 3168444 ext. 113. Cost: $36 for the first child.
$18 for each additional sibling.
Saturday, December 11, 5:30 pm
Join us for fun and games based on the
movie Ducktails Adventures. E-mail or
call Jen Smith for more information at
Youth@TempleMenorah.org or (310) 3168444 ext. 113. Cost: $36 for the first child.
$18 for each additional sibling.
my club
Sunday, November 14, noon
MY Club (4th and 5th graders) will be going
rollerskating. More information is coming
soon, but make sure you save the date! Email Jen Smith for more information at
Youth@TempleMenorah.org.
club noar & bbyo
Wednesday, November 24,
All 6th through 12th graders to join us for an
evening of fun at Mulligans. More information
is coming soon, but please save the date. Email Jen Smith for more information at
Youth@TempleMenorah.org.
youth choir
Sundays, November 14 & 21, noon
Youth Choir is open to all our 1st through 6th
graders. Join Cantor Jessica after Religious
School for music, friends and fun.
family tot shabbat & new
member welcome
Friday, November 12, 5:30 pm
Our Tuvia Keshet (Kindergarten) class will
be participating so come and join the fun!
Family craft starts at 5:30 pm, dinner at 5:45
pm, service at 6:30 pm, followed by a potluck
dessert oneg and story time! RSVP to SueAnne Silkes at ssilkes@templemenorah.org.
baby & toddler class open
house
Friday, November 12, 5:00 pm
Join our instructor, Karen Dudley: Child
Development Specialist, licensed Marriage,
Family, & Child Counselor, M.A. in Human
Development, as she shares songs, stories,
and answers questions about our upcoming
Baby & Me and Toddler & Me classes which
will begin in January. This is open to ALL
families with babes under 30 months, or even
to those whose babes have yet-to-be-born!
bagel & coffee connection
Friday, November 19, 9:00 am
Sponsored by Josh & Allison Cohen,
discussion led by Rabbi Silver on the
upcoming “December Dilemma.” Nosh, sip,
learn, then stay for our Tuvia morning
Shabbat celebration from 9:45-10:15 am
barnes & noble fundraiser
Wednesday, December 1, All Day
Shop! For great gifts for the holidays while
supporting Tuvia School at the same time!
Join Rabbi Silver in the children’s section for
a special Chanukah story time from 4:004:45 p.m. You can also shop online between
12/01/10-12/06/10 at bn.com/bookfairs and
enter the Bookfair ID#10252286.
thanksgiving + chanukah =
thanksnukah
Wednesday, December 8, 11:30 am
Join us for a traditional Thanksgiving and
Chanukah meal as our Tuvia students
share songs about gratitude and Chanukah.
We will be inviting our special RSCC
guests as well as the whole Tuvia
community. Tuvia will close at 1:00 pm.
College Student Oneg
Friday, November 26
Re-connect following services on the Friday
AFTER Thanksgiving. Please come to
Temple Menorah at 6:00 p.m. for nosh and
services and then enjoy a nice oneg in an
informal setting to visit with Rabbi Silver and
many old friends.
Temple Menorah is
excited to invite the
Temple community to a
fantastic new musical
family service:
Shir
Shabba
t
A Service of Song,
Spirit and
Celebration!
Shir Shabbat is a service filled
with spirit and energy. This
dynamic and participatory
service will bring the beautiful
Shabbat melodies to life in a
welcoming environment where
we can practice our Judaism
while we pray together. All
Religious School Students and
Families will participate.
Friday,
November 19
6:30 p.m.
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38TH
INTERFAITH
THANKSGIVING
SERVICE
Invite the Rabbi to your home…
Rabbi Silver would be DELIGHTED to visit you
in your home to get to know you better, to visit
someone in ill health or for any other reason.
Please contact Sue-Anne at the synagogue
office to arrange for a visit. (310) 316-8444 or
Ssilkes@templemenorah.org
DECEMBER 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28,
29 & 30
Check out the enclosed Camp flyer for
Tuesday,
November 23, 2010
7:30 pm
Concert & Service
Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints
22605 Kent Ave
Torrance, CA. 90505
YOU ARE WELCOME TO BRING COOKIES
FOR THE RECEPTION. PLEASE DROP OFF
PRIOR TO THE SERVICE.
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Thank You
Shelly & Joy Rocker, Scott & Cathleen Richland, Frank Reddick and Julie Kaufer and Ken
& Stephanie Schwartz for hosting the Community Shabbat Dinner following the Tikkun
HaNefesh Shabbat.
Janine Allison, Muriel & Bill Berks, Nancy Diamond, Bob Feldman, Faith Goldman, Evelyn
Greene, Cynthia Gurman, Nancy Hirsch, Larry Leopold, Naomi Schiff, Lynn Schubert,
Mori Schweitzer, Renee Sokolski, Marcia Spanier, Jeff Suitt, Rebeca & Danny Rosenberg
and Karen Rosenberg for all your help in planning the Rosenberg Senior Cultural Center
Anniversary Party.
THE CONGREGA TION APPRECIATES THE THOUGHTFULNESS OF TH OS E WH O REMEMBER AND H ON OR
THEI R FRI END S AND LOVE D ONES TH ROUGH THE IR GENE ROUS CONTRIB UTIONS.
Mitzvah Fund
IN HONOR OF:
Brennan Heimov, by Gail Heimov Weinstein
IN MEMORY OF:
Charles Gitomer, by Jeffrey Gitomer
Allan Mason, by Evalee Weiss
BERNIE SPANIER MEMORIAL
L’ATIDENU FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Charles Gitomer, by Jeffrey Gitomer
Allan Mason, by Evelyn Greene
Neu Social Justice Fund
IN MEMORY OF:
David Gitomer, by Jeffrey Gitomer
Rietta Levy, by Janet Neu
Religious School Enrichment Fund
IN MEMORY OF:
Paul Hirsch, by Harriette Hirsch
Albert Gevov, by Carol & William Gevov
Tuvia School Fund
IN MEMORY OF:
Syliva Grancell, by Sherman Grancell
Tuvia Playground Improvement
Fund
IN HONOR OF:
Adam Grossman, by Myron and Clarice
Davis
IN MEMORY OF:
Barbara Senturia Bryant, by Lisa Lunzer
SISTERHOOD TRIBUTES
CONDOLENCES:
Evelyn Greene on the death of her brother Allan
Mason from Andrea and Glenn Lawrence, Marcia
Spanier, Claire and Victor Kaufman, Shirley and
Hal Kaufman and Mim Rivo
WISHES FOR GOOD HEALTH
AND BLESSINGS TO:
Dolores Torres from Faith Goldman,
Andrea and Glenn Lawrence, Ann
Gotthoffer, Pat Alexander and Marisol
Blystone
Robert Gotthoffer from Katie and Matt Kang,
Jim and Madeleine Eble, Kelly and Mike Bluman,
Faith Goldman, Marisol Blystone, Pat
Alexander, Lori Ernster, Maureen and Rudy
Romero, Cathleen and Scott Richland, Barbara
Stokes, Andrea and Glenn Lawrence, and
Marcia Spanier
Mim Rivo from Carole and Ed Casper, Evelyn
Greene, Anna and Chuck Greenberg, Mickey
Rodner, Marcia Spanier
Karola and Joseph Kuc from Andrea and
Glenn Lawrence
VICKIE WALDMAN
LEADERSHIP FUND
Thanks to everyone for donations in memory of
my brother, Allan Mason, by Evelyn Greene
Thank you to all for Tribute wishes for my health,
by Mim Rivo
IN MEMORY OF:
Joseph Greene, by Evelyn Greene
For information regarding Sisterhood
Tributes or to send a Tribute, please call
Marcia Spanier at 310-378-3156
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR MAKING OUR 5771 MEMBERS HELPING MEMBERS AND L’ATIDENU APPEALS SUCH A HUGE SUCCESS!
Jean Adelsman
Jill & Peter Albert
Patricia Alexander
Carol & Joel Andrykowski
Todd & Janice Arnson
Maxine & Jerry Axelrod
Jeff & Jennifer Berger
Muriel & William Berks
Ann Berns
Viviana & Jorge Birnbaum
Milton Birnbaum
Ruth & Alvin Blinder
Marjie & Mark Block
Anita & George Blumenfeld
Carla Bradford
Matthew Budoff & Victoria Billit
Martin & Karen Burstein
Bea & Clarence Cohen
Cynthia & Marvin Cohen
Jackson Cooper
Marjorie Denker
Shawn & Paul Drissel
Amy & Alan Ehrenkranz
Scott & Jennifer Emmerman
Lori Ernster
Ronald Feldman
Seymour & Sara Ferdman
Penny & David Fogel
Jonathan Frey & Gail Rodkin
Dan & Garland Fybel
Carol & William Gevov
Mariana & Jeffrey Gitomer
Ethel Glass
Stephen Goldberg
David & Lisa Goldfarb
Audrey & Robert Goldman
Ann Gotthoffer & Mickey McRae
Nanci & Kenneth Goussak
Lina & Whit Haskel
Barbara Hirsch
Marisol Blystone & Jonathan Johnson
Paul Kahan
Carrie Kahn & Ramon Beristain
Janet & Richard Katz
Frank Reddick & Julie Kaufer
Shirley & Hal Kaufman
Robert Koch
Lisa & Aaron Krouse
Nora & Les Latner
Glenn & Andrea Lawrence
Jane Letvin
Jesse & Lorrie Levine
Benjamin Lichtman & Zhanna Pinkus
Rachel & Marc Liger
Debra & Brenda Lockard Loob
Jack Lyons
Laural MaKieve-Ayala
David & Lora Mallen
Jeff & Romina Manson
Miriam Materman
Alissa & Daniel Materman
Sydne Morrison
Marc Moser
Sharon & Sami Mualem
Caryn & Glen Musicer
Leanne & James Myers
Suzanne & Igor Nastaskin
Corey & Jeff Newman
Grant Norris
Diane & Clifford Numark
Esther & Fred Ovadia
Josie & Jay Penn
Michael & Sagit Piken
Karen Polan
Phyllis & Elon Pollack
Joseph & Elaine Porzucki
Josh & Erin Rawitch
Ellie Reed
Tilde & Elias Resnisky
Sara & David Rice
Cathleen & Scott Richland
Mildred Rivo
Joy & Sheldon Rocker
Sue & Nat Rocker
Mickey Rodner
Karen Rosenberg
Ruth & Alfredo Rosenberg
Rebeca & Daniel Rosenberg
Ted Rosenberg & Erica Zimmer
Joan & Harvey Roth
Hy & Sybil Sabath
Naomi Schiff
Ken & Stephanie Schwartz
Lynn & Allen Shall
Brian & Elizabeth Sieroty
Donald Snyder & Lauren ShermanSnyder
Renee Sokolski
Gail Heimov-Weinstein
Robert & Ilise Welter
Scott & Tammy Windt
Julie & Mitch Ziegler
Gary Zimmerman & Victoria Goodwin
Felice & Teresa Zoota-Lucero
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Would you like to go out for an afternoon or evening
and feel as though you are saving money?
The new 2011 Entertainment Book is now available in the Temple Office and
in the gift shop for $30. The book is filled with hundreds of discounts up to
50% off at local merchants including fine dining restaurants, casual and
informal dining, two-for-one offers for theaters, movies, special events, sports
and much more!
The profit from the sale of these books benefits Temple Menorah Sisterhood
which provides Bar/Bat Mitzvah and Confirmation gifts to the Religious School
children as well as many other donations to the Temple.
Unsold books must be returned by the end of
December so get your copy soon. They make great
Chanukah and Birthday gifts, and help to solve the
problem of what to buy teachers and friends who have
everything.
For questions, or if you want to order a book in any other
area of the U.S. please call me and I will be happy to get it
for you.
Shirley Kaufman (310) 541-2303.
Psychologist seeking office or office space for private
psychotherapy practice in the South Bay.
Please contact: Dr. Gina Golden Tangalakis
(310) 316-6670
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menorah message @ November
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In appreciation of your business, I will donate at least $1,000 to
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To advertise, please contact Paola at (310) 316-8444 ext. 103 or PHirsch@templemenorah.org
11
1101 CAMINO REAL
REDONDO BEACH, CA 90277
PHONE: (310) 316-8444 Î FAX: (310) 540-7677
WWW.TEMPLEMENORAH.ORG
Address Service Requested
Steven L. Silver, Rabbi x 104
Jessica Hutchings, Cantorial Soloist x 123
Robin Franko, Executive Director x 109
Randi Sher, Director of Education x 108
Leah Ackermann, Early Childhood Supervisor x 120
Morgan Land, Rosenberg Senior Center Director x 125
Jen Smith, Youth Director x 113
Dan Spector, Music Director
Cathleen Richland, President
Rose Pierce, Layout and Design
Marcia Spanier, Editor
Baby &
Toddler
Class Open
House!
Come play with us on
Friday, November 12
5:00 p.m.
Sing songs, hear stories,
and play while your
parents ask Miss Karen
questions!
Stay for the Family Tot/New
Member Welcome Shabbat
Family Tot
Shabbat
“ BRUC
HIM
HABAI
M”
And New Member
Welcome
We invite you to join your
kids for a fun craft activity
then share a delicious kosher
Shabbat dinner