The Fallen Angel

www.SINAItEMPLE.oRg
JULY/AUg 2012 | tAMUZ • ELUL 5772 | VoL 72 No 10
S ERvICES & F ESTIvALS
Sinai Temple
presents bestselling
author Daniel Silva in conversation
with Rabbi David Wolpe on
his newest release
“The Fallen Angel”
Photo Credit: John Earle
SHABBAT MORNING
IN THE ZIEGLER SANCTUARY
8:45 a.m.
FAMILY MINYAN &
FAMILY MINYAN Children’s Service
9:30 a.m. July 14, 28 & Aug 11
9:00 a.m. Aug. 25
TORAH IN THE ROUND
9:00 a.m. July 21 & Aug. 18
TORAH AT THE TABLE
10:00 a.m. Every Shabbat
STARS SHABBAT MORNING
No Service in July or Aug.
TOT SHABBAT
10:00 a.m. July 21 & Aug. 18
MINCHA/SHABBAT SERvICE
5:45 p.m. Every Friday Night
Kohn Chapel
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
7:30 p.m.
SHABBAT IN THE PARK
5:45 p.m. July 6 & Aug. 3
Sinai Temple
FRIDAY NIGHT LIvE
7:30 p.m. July 13 & Aug 10
Free of charge & open to the public.
SHABBAT LIvE
No Service July & August
Book sale and signing to follow.
TUESDAY MORNING
“LATE” MINYAN
(when school is in session)
8:05 a.m. – Kohn Chapel
Register online at www.sinaitemple.org.
D AILY MINYAN
Mornings
8:30 a.m. Sunday
7:30 a.m. Monday - Friday
National Holidays - 8:30 a.m.
Afternoons
5:45 p.m. Sunday - Saturday
RSVPs appreciated and MANDATORY to park inside the building.
For more information please call Rebeka Small,
Program Director, at (310) 481-3243
Friday Candle Lighting Times
July 06 – 7:50 p.m.
July 13 – 7:48 p.m.
July 20 – 7:45 p.m.
July 27 – 7:40 p.m.
August 03 –7:35 p.m.
August 10 – 7:28 p.m.
August 17 – 7:20 p.m.
August 24 – 7:12 p.m.
August 31 – 7:02 p.m.
Weekly Parshas
July 07 – Balak
July 14 – Pinhas
July 21 – Matot – Mas’ei
July 28 – D’varim –
Shabbat Hazon
Erev Tish’a B’Av
August 04 – Vaethannan
Shabbat Nachamu
August 11 – Eikev
August 18 – R’eih
August 25 - Shof’tim
BACK INTO LIFE
My father’s father died when my father was 11 years old. His mother was a widow at 34, and he -- an only child – bore much of his grief
alone. In accordance with traditional practice, he began to walk very early to synagogue each morning to say prayers in his father’s
memory, a practice lasting for a year after a parent’s death.
At the end of his first week, he noticed that the ritual director of the synagogue, Mr. Einstein,
walked past his home just as he left to walk to synagogue. Mr. Einstein, already advanced in
years explained “Your home is on the way to the synagogue. I thought it might be fun to
have some company. that way, I don’t have to walk alone.”
For a year my father and Mr. Einstein walked through the New England seasons, the humidity of summer and the snow of winter. they talked about life and loss and for a while
my father was not so alone.
After my parents married and my oldest brother was born my father called Mr. Einstein,
now well into his 90’s and asked if he could meet his new wife and child. Mr. Einstein
agreed, but said that in view of his age my father would have to come to him. My father
writes:
“the journey was long and complicated. His home, by car, was fully twenty minutes
away. I drove in tears as I realized what he had done. He had walked for an hour to my
home so that I would not have to be alone each morning…By the simplest of gestures,
the act of caring, he took a frightened child and he led him with confidence and with
faith back into life.”
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Tisha B’av
Saturday, July 28th 8:00 p.m. Kohn Chapel
our clergy will be joining us for the chanting of Aicha and
for explanations of the reading during the evening.
Towards the Future. . . Together
there will also be regular Sunday morning service for Tisha B’av
at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday as well as an early mincha service at
1:00 p.m. both in Kohn Chapel.
Dear fellow congregants,
over the past 106 years, our synagogue’s leadership has accomplished much.
today, we are blessed with a visionary Rabbi and a large physical facility in
the midst of a beautiful westside neighborhood. we offer a selection of
warm, participatory religious services, three well-regarded schools and an
amazing variety of speakers and programs.
Along the way we have also become a large and complex organization. this is
why our leadership has determined that the time is right to develop a Long
Range Plan for Sinai temple. this process will engage our Clergy, Lay Leadership,
Administration and Membership and allow us to step back, identify goals and
determine priorities within the framework of Rabbi wolpe’s articulated vision.
the resulting blueprint will allow us to effectively support this vision and move
towards the future in a way that is both heartfelt and sustainable.
over the next several months our Membership will have the opportunity to
participate in this important process. we welcome your participation. together
we will work to ensure our community continues to
thrive now and for generations to come.
B’shalom,
Lisa Pompan and David Kekst
Co-Chairs, LRP Committee
A BUSY YEAR AT SINAI
In many ways this year was
like no other recent year at
Sinai temple. New clergy
and staff, new programs,
new capabilities and new
opportunities exist in virtually every aspect of our operations.
the year began with a
new rabbi (Rabbi Jason
Fruithandler), a new
Youth Director (Matt
Baram) and a new AtID
Director
(Jocelyn
orloff).
Later we
added a new Head of
School for Sinai Akiba
d
(Dr.
Sarah
Shulkind) and a
n
o
m
E ri c J . D ia
new Senior Cantor (Cantor Marcus Feldman). Both Dr. Shulkind and Cantor Feldman will join us on July 1. Cantor Joseph gole will shortly transition into his new role as our Cantor
Emeritus while at the same time we will sadly say goodbye to Cantor
Arianne Brown.
we proudly created our Special Needs Religious School and B’nai Mitzvah
training program. Children with special needs within our community
no longer need to seek religious education elsewhere. In our Religious
School we initiated the transformational PoD program in the 5th grade.
Dear Sinai temple,
Seeing its success, in the coming year we will add the resources necessary to expand the program into the 6th grade. we placed renewed emphasis on our Early Childhood Center. Phase 1 of our ECC
renovation is underway. It will result in the creation of an additional
classroom, allowing smaller class size and a higher teacher-student
ratio. Phase 2 will follow next year and include a total refurbishment of
all existing classrooms.
Events such as dreidel-mania, our attempt to set the world record for
dreidel spinning, created an enhanced sense of community. our AtIDSiNet Mentoring Program created a place for young and old to come
together.
Notwithstanding the challenging economic environment, we’ve met
the community’s needs through a combination of enhanced fundraising and cost cutting. the Kol Nidre Appeal grew by more than 20%.
Investments in water and electricity efficiency substantially reduced
operating costs. Even as we cut costs we continue to invest in our facilities. Computer systems were enhanced and we will shortly bring our
fully integrated Blackbaud management system on-line. For the first
time we included summary financial information in our annual report.
we’ve accomplished much but challenges remain. we continue to
focus on creating an enhanced sense of community. our goal is to offer
a welcoming home for worship, education and camaraderie. this focus
will continue throughout the balance of my term of office.
Eric J. Diamond
MEET CANTOR MARCUS FELDMAN
It is with great honor and excitement that I accept my new position as Senior Cantor of Sinai temple. I am
truly humbled and in awe of the opportunity to be able to serve such a prestigious institution that in many ways
has been a model to other synagogues across the country.
Since its founding, Sinai temple has always cherished our Jewish musical heritage, and has strived to engage
only the best cantors and music directors. when I look back at Sinai’s history of talented individuals, I see only
leaders in the field and people that truly made a difference in the life of Jewish music. From Leib glantz, a star
cantor during the golden Age of Hazzanut, to Max Helfman, one of the most notable Jewish composers of the
20th century, Sinai temple has always been a leading force in showcasing outstanding Jewish music composed
by extremely gifted Jewish composers, and sung by the highest caliber of cantors.
the cantors that have served Sinai temple have certainly been among the greatest talents of the cantorate.
Cantor Carl Urstein’s books of nusach and Jewish music are used by cantors everywhere, and Cantor Meir Finkelstein’s music, written specifically for Sinai temple, have become some of the most widely recognized and utilized
music throughout the Jewish world.
It is with a sense of kavod that I look towards all of the talented individuals that have added and continue to add to the flourishing growth of this
prominent community, from the gifted rabbis, cantors, and educators, to the hardworking staff and board members.
I feel extremely honored to work with Rabbi David wolpe, a true leader and visionary of the modern rabbinate who has touched the lives of so many
through his outreach and publications. It is a blessing to be working with him in service to this incredible community.
As the successor to Cantor Joseph gole, a leading figure in the American cantorate who has served this community for over twenty years, I will follow
in the example of elevated Jewish music that he has been so integral in bringing into this incredible institution. I look forward to learning and working
with Cantor gole in his new role as Cantor Emeritus.
I look forward to sharing my passion for music and Judaism and in being the next link in an incredible tradition of cantors that have served this
community. I view the cantorate as a sacred vessel for the seamless transmission of Jewish musical heritage throughout the ages. I will strive to
honor and preserve the rich traditions of the past while also always looking forward to the new gateways of the present and future in order to best
serve our community in the 21st century.
B’shalom,
Cantor Marcus Feldman
SISTERHOOD
We extend our
condolences to the
bereaved families and
record the passing of:
•••
MICHAEL COHEN
son of
Millie and Murray Cohen
brother of
Paula Cohen
uncle of
Matthew Cohen
•••
DAvID ESAGHIAN
brother-in-law of
Roya Akhavan
•••
JENNIFER GENDEL
granddaughter of
Esther gendel
•••
GIL KARU
brother of
Ron Karu
•••
ANNA LICKER
grandmother of
Sari Arnall
Rosa Berman Ruder & Lili Shafai, Co-Presidents
Dear friends,
we had the Installation of our new board on June
26th, and while most of us will be enjoying a hiatus
from meetings and programs during the summer,
some of our dedicated board members are working
diligently to plan programs and classes for next
year. we will continue with our exercise, calligraphy,
watercolor painting and writing classes, and we will
have a special class with Rabbi Nicole guzik in the
spring about “women of Different Cloths.” our exercise classes will be held during the summer on tuesdays
and thursdays, 9:15 to 10:30 a.m., June 5-July 26 and August 21-30. If you wish to register, please contact
Rosa at (310) 557-1009 or rbermanr@yahoo.com.
our new Rosh Hodesh co-chairs, Sharon Baskin, Jessica Fruithandler, Lisa Pompan, and Dayna weintraub
are busy planning events. our summer Rosh Hodesh tradition continues with an “al fresco” pot luck
dairy brunch on August 16 at 10:00 a.m. at a private home. the program is open to Jewish women. Everyone
is invited but reservations are required, as space is limited. If you wish to attend, please contact Lisa at
(310) 837-6070 or lpompan@gmail.com. Lisa and Sharon are also our ways and Means co-vice-presidents
and have a wonderful way for you to sweeten your High Holidays by purchasing jars of honey through
our temple website www.sinaitemple.org, click the honey link and follow the instructions. order before
July 17 to avoid shipping charges.
we hope you have a restful summer, and return to Sinai and Sisterhood in the fall energized and ready
to expand your horizons in a myriad of ways. we invite you to join Sisterhood and be a part of this vast
network of friends. Call us!
B’shalom, Rosa Berman Ruder and Lili Shafai
•••
SINAI TEMPLE SISTERHOOD
ROSIE ASSIL NOORANI
sister of
Lili Shafai
•••
Mazel Tov to: Elliott & Adrienne
Horwitch & Burton & Roberta Horwitch, on the marriage of their
nephew, David Horwitch & Jessica
Reeves; Limor & Sammy Rad, on
the birth of their son; Judith &
Jerrold Felsenthal on the marriage
of their daughter, Lisa Felsenthal
& David Neipris; Heather & Mark
Lipman, on the birth of their twin
granddaughters.
NEED A RABBI?
we at Sinai temple can only be a
community of concern when we
know when and where we can be
of support. If you know of anyone
who may benefit from a visit or a
talk with the Rabbi, please call
(310)474-1518.
HoNEY FUNDRAISER
What better
way to wish
family, friends
and business
associates a
“Sweet and
Healthy New
Year” than
sending a jar
of honey?
this 8-ounce jar of delicious
kosher honey arrives in time for
the Rosh Hashanah holiday,
decorated with a colorful label, and
includes a personalized card reading
“L’Shana Tova—Wishing you a Sweet
and Happy New Year”. this card also lets
the recipients know that a donation has
been made in their honor to Sinai
temple Sisterhood.
Funds raised will support
Sisterhood’s ongoing efforts
to support and enhance our
Sinai temple community.
Sisterhood offers
Personalized New Year’s Cards
Order early (Rosh Hashanah is Sept. 16)
For information, contact Clara Bruno
at (310) 829-7313
SISTE RH O OD J UD AIC A SH OP
Your cost is $10.00 per jar which
includes shipping and handling within
the United States. we will gladly mail
orders outside the United States for
an additional fee. to order honey go
For more information
please contact:
to www.sinaitemple.org, click the
Lisa Pompan
honey link and follow the step-by310.837.6070
lpompan@gmail.com
step instructions.
or
order by July 17th, 2012 to
Sharon Baskin
avoid a $3.50 per jar
323.428.7252
Sharonbaskin31@gmail.com
shipping fee.
Beautiful new kippot, tallasim, & unique hostess gifts.
Candlesticks, frames, & many one of a kind selections!
Hours: Mon. – thurs. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friday 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (closed Saturdays & holidays)
OR call for private appointment!
Frances Katz, Manager (310) 481-3290
Photo © Jono David, HaChayim HaYehudim Jewish Photo Library
August 4
Celene Afari
daughter of
Azadeh & Frank
August 11
Cady Hannah Hakim
daughter of
Shirley & Dr. Isaac
August 11
Oliver Hakim
son of
Moji & Fred
DOR CHADASH
TOT SHABBAT
Brought to you by Dor Chadash, the
“Next Generation” at Sinai Temple
Saturday, July 21 and August 18 at 10:00 a.m.
Join Dor Chadash as we celebrate Shabbat each month with spirituality,
community and memories for you and your little ones... with Sinai
temple’s own Rabbi Jason Fruithandler & Dale Schatz!
SHABBAT IN THE PARK
Friday, July 6 and August 3, 5:45 p.m., Holmby Park
gather your picnic blankets and pack a kosher-style dinner for you and
your kids as you join Rabbi guzik and Dale Schatz in greeting Shabbat
with green grass, blue skies and great music.
Meet new friends, and meet up with old friends at Holmby Park (Beverly glen and Club View Drive). we begin early -- 5:45 p.m. -- which
means everyone will have plenty of daylight hours to enjoy this very
kid-ish kiddush.
Dor Chadash is a great way to make a large synagogue feel like a
small community. we welcome all families with young children, so
come introduce yourself at one of our upcoming events!
For more information, please email
dchadash@gmail.com or call (310) 481-3296.
JUDAISM BY CHOICE
Shabbat Morning Service 9:30 a.m. July 28th & August 23rd
Shabbat Dinner 5:30 p.m. August 10th - Followed by FNL
All these events are open to Jews and non-Jews who would like to
learn more about the rituals of the Shabbat Dinner and the Shabbat
Morning Service. Participants will come away feeling more confident
and knowledgeable. Call Rabbi Neal weinberg at (310) 772-0626 or email
rabbinweinberg@yahoo.com
CHAI SOCIETY
Shabbat Shalom Meet and greet: July 14 & 28 and August 11 & 24
Monthly general Meeting – 7:30 p.m. on July 24 & August 21
Dinners – Plays – Celebrations – winery trips
Call Elaine Lotwin at (310) 271-5554.or eal1160@aol.com
July 7
July 14
August 4
Sara & Isaac
Emily Khalili
Forouzan & Emil
Lauren Shana Ahaddian
August 18
August 25
FAMILY MINYAN
Kyler Shohed
Eytan Mizrahi
son of
vicki Mehdizadeh
daughter of
Mojy & Sammy
“ThE ShEMa”
daughter of
Eitan Shimonovitz
son of
Nina & Sagi
daughter of
Nooshin & Soheil
August 25
son of
Sandy & Farshid
with Nolan Lebovitz, Rabbinic Intern
Join Rabbinic Intern Nolan Lebovitz as he examines the Shema and its
surrounding blessings. the class will focus on the prayer and its relevance
to our lives today, as well as help you relate to the prayer on a deeper level.
Choose from two wednesday class options!
Dates: July 11, July 18, July 25, August 1
Morning Session: 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Evening Session: 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
“DIvING INTO DAvENING: A Deeper Look At Shabbat & High Holy
Day Liturgy”
with Leah Loeterman, Rabbinic Intern
Rabbinic Intern Leah Loeterman will lead an exploration of new prayers in
the Shabbat and High Holy Day liturgy to gain a deeper understanding of
what the prayers are about and how they are relevant and meaningful on a
personal level. this close-reading will help to gain a more profound and personal connection to prayers said around the world.
Choose from two thursday class options!
Dates: July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2
Morning Session: 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Evening Session: 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Both classes are free of charge for Sinai temple members and
$10 per class for non-members.
For both class options, register online at www.sinaitemple.org
or contact Rebeka Small, Program Director at (310) 481-3243
or rsmall@sinaitemple.org.
SiNet (Sinai Networking Group)
June Event:
* July 17th ~ 6:30 p.m. Evening "Networking under the Stars"
on Pilot Plaza/Elikann Room. Cantor Marcus Feldman will warm us with
song. Appetizers. $5 entry.
Everyone will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and
speak briefly about their business. Referrals are given and gained at
each meeting. Bring your business cards.
"Grow your business, grow your relationships, and grow in your community"
Visit us on Linkedin www.linkedin.com under groups: SiNet
Shervin Behnam, President
Dear Congregants,
It is truly an honor to be selected as the incoming president of the Men’s Club.
on behalf of myself and our members, I want to extend our sincerest appreciation
and “thank you” to our outgoing president Mr. Elie Alyeshmerni who has made
the Men’s Club a strong and vibrant organization.
I also want to thank the incoming officers who have agreed to help me during my
administration, especially our Executive Vice President Mr. Cary Lerman. I look forward
to working with each of them to serve the needs of our members and the community.
During the coming term, I will continue to build upon the strong foundation which my predecessors have created and leverage the
Men’s Club reputation to organize events that not only instill Jewish values into our lives but help worthwhile charities and groups
worldwide.
we are planning a host of interesting speakers and events for the coming year and we hope to see everyone there. our next event is
the annual Men’s Club picnic, to be held on July 1, 2012, at Roxbury Park. And in August, we will be welcoming Dr. Steven Popper,
who will speak to us about "Israel's offshore gas: A Source of Energy and Investment".
In addition to our outstanding monthly speakers, we will continue the Men’s Club tradition with the following annual events: Roses
for Rosh Hashanah, SoVA (collecting canned goods for the needy in our community during the High Holidays), world wide wrap (a
day where Jewish men all around the world put on tefillin), Burning Bush Dinner, Men’s Club Shabbat, and Yom Hashoah candles.
I cordially invite you to join us every first tuesday of the month at 6:30 P.M., or to visit our website at www.sinaitemple.org/mensclub
to learn more about our wonderful activities.
CONNECTION . GROWTH . LEARNING . SINAI TEMPLE RELIGIOUS SCHOOL 2011-12
this past school year, Sinai temple Religious School was
busy! we kicked off our school year with our annual
Tashlich at the beach. Students and their families gathered at the beach for a spiritual tashlich service, casting
their “sins” off to sea and welcoming in a new year. we
continued our community building through the year and organized Sinai temple’s first ever “Dreidel-mania”; a
synagogue wide attempt to break the guinness world Record for most number of dreidels spinning at one time
for 10-seconds. It was an experience to remember and an amazing program for the Sinai temple books! Some
of the other things we’ve done this year to build our community include a 7th grade tefillin workshop, kindergarten
students planting herbs for tu b’shevat and then using them for their Passover seders, a student council raffle to raise money for charity,
and a 5th grade weekend retreat where over 40 students gathered together to celebrate shabbat and havdallah! 7th graders also
participated in a really special project this year, making their own talitot! one of our biggest programs this year was the launch of our PoD
experiential learning program; where students learn in smaller groups throughout the week and come together on Sundays for electives
and learning through experiences. we plan to continue this program next year and expand it to our 6th grade for the upcoming school
year!
Looking back on all of the things accomplished at Religious School this year, it’s clear that everyone gave their all! our teachers, students,
and families all came together to create another wonderful year filled with lots of learning and growth!
Sinai Akiba Academy
2012 Graduation 5772
Back Row (L to R): oliver Pourbaba; Asaf grossman; Aaron Nehmadi; Benjamin Refoua; David Koshki; Stephanie west; Jaron Lenz;
Camille ghodooshim; Eli Seltzer; Ashton Rosenbloom; gabriella Salimpour; Sophie Lainer; Mara Stolzenbach; Robert Iancu; Amy BenZvi; gabriella Hacker. Next Row Down (L to R): Nili Salem; Lisa Palmer; Ariel greene; Lindsay Budd; Renee Krauss; Marcia Fellner; Shelley
Lawrence; Irit Eliyahu; Rabbi Andrew Feig; Rabbi Laurence Scheindlin; Rabbi David wolpe; Patty green; Helen Molitz; Alyssa Bost; Yedida
Bessemer; Limor Barkol; Heather Lipman; Marcelle Kasheri. Next Row Down (L to R): Sean Mehdyzadeh; Ashley Asherian; tiffany
Moalemzadeh; Sasha Rosen; Desiree Shadi; Jona Yadidi; gabriella Kianmahd; Isaac wilf; Samantha Bordy; Nicole Farahan; Samantha
Becker; Joshua Nourafshan; Aviv Segev; Liana tabaroki; Melissa Simon; Neema Bardi. Next Row Down (L to R): Brandon Eshaghzadeh;
Adam Mokhtarzadeh; Zachary Lewis; Daniel Mokhtar; Isaac Spector; Kayla Mehdizadeh; Eve Nakash; Jacob Klein; David golshirazian;
Shawn Kianmahd; Daniel Nourafshan. Next Row Down (L to R): Rebecca Kianmahd; Kaile Applebaum; Sarah Markus; Kayla Pournazarian;
Lauren Samooha; Sarah Sabin; Daniel Byrnes; Brandon Moghadam; Samantha Stolzenbach; Julia Illoulian; Nicole Kashfian; Jordan Strom;
Jonah trilling; Natalie Pashaie. Steps @ Bottom (L to R): Noah Dassa; Ariel Jablonow; Joseph Levy; Ethan Kohan
Sinai Temple Religious School
2012 Graduation 5772
Back Row from left: Maddie Horowitz, Sophia ghadoushi, Joshua Super, Nadine Bloch, Noor Kohanim, Morah Rebecca Schatz,
Justin Shamsian, Cady Hakim, Elliott Sina, Sophie Cohen Front row from left: Morah Alexandra ozeri, Morah Elaine Seltzer, talia
Lefkowitz, Brennan Hakimian, Colette Noghreian, Max Becker, Satchel Folender, Brandon Broukhim, Eytan Mizrahi, Emily Khalili, oliver
Hakim, Naomi Barlava, Maddie Essner. Not in picture: Hannah Linder
RABBINIC INTERN LEAH LOETERMAN
Sinai temple has been my home since I started in first grade at Sinai Akiba, and I am so excited
to give back to Sinai this summer as a rabbinic intern. I grew up in Los Angeles and have spent
most of my summers at Camp Ramah in California as a camper, counselor, and tzedaka/tikkun
olam coordinator. Since graduating from Brandeis University in 2010 with a B.A. in Judaic
Studies and International Relations, I have been living in New York City, where I am a rabbinical and education student at the Jewish theological Seminary. this fall, I will be studying at
the Masorti movement’s Schechter Institute in Jerusalem. while at JtS, I’ve worked as a
Ramah Service Corps member and religious school teacher at B’nai Jeshurun, conducted
Shabbat and holiday services at a senior living home, and tutored children in Hebrew, Bible
stories, and Jewish holidays. I am so grateful for the opportunity to be at Sinai in this new
capacity, and look forward to continuing to learn and grow with this community!
RABBINIC INTERN NOLAN LEBOvITZ
Nolan Lebovitz was born and raised in Highland Park, Illinois. growing up, he belonged to
North Suburban Synagogue Beth-El in Highland Park and attended Solomon Schechter Day
School. He spent many summers in Israel. He traveled to Los Angeles to attend the University of Southern California.
Nolan is married to Blair and has two children Shelby (3) and Simon (1). Nolan and Blair have
been members of Sinai temple for several years and send their children to Sinai temple Preschool.
In 2011, Nolan began his studies at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at the American Jewish University. He is proud to begin his second year as the Rabbinic Intern at Sinai temple.
Nolan has enjoyed raising his family at Sinai. Now he looks forward to developing his Rabbinate
at Sinai as well.
High Holy Days 5773
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah I
Rosh Hashanah II
Erev Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur
Erev Sukkot
Sukkot
Shmini Atzeret
Simchat torah
Sept. 16th 2012
Sept. 17th 2012
Sept. 18th 2012
Sept. 25th 2012
Sept. 26th 2012
Sept. 30th 2012
oct. 1st - 7th 2012
oct. 8th 2012
oct. 9th 2012
VOLUNTEER CHOIR SINGERS
WANTED !
(No professional experience required)
Join our choir in the
Ziegler Sanctuary on the 1st Day
and Barad Hall on the 2nd Day
for the singing of
“Halleluyah”
on Rosh Hashanah
Kosher Gourmet LA Caterers
is offering to make your
High Holy Days easier for you
with menus for all
of your holiday meals!
Call Fe @ (310) 481-3263
for High Holy Days menues or orders!
Come to our rehearsals on:
Sunday, September 9th 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Contact: Ellie at (310) 481-3235
U S Y • T E E N C E N TE R • U S Y • TE E N C E N T E R • U S Y
Teen Center Leadership Council 2012 - 2013
President - Michal Ashkenazi
Programming Chair - Ari Berman
Religious Programming vP - Emily Singer
Social Programming vPs - Allen Simanian, Jasmine Shakib, Leslie Susman
Tikkun Olam vPs - Alex Berman, Jacob Komberg
Israel Center vP - Arielle Mokhtarzadeh
Marketing Chair - Jacob Pardo
Public Relations vP - Shantal Malmed
Social Media vPs - Jonah Linder, Nicole tishbi
Sinai Akiba Alumni vP - Ariel Bina
Religious School Alumni vPs - Brandon Simanian, Ellie Komberg
SiHi vP - Callie Komberg
8th Grade Liason - Henry Platt
Come visit us in the library - check out a book
- so many adventures await!
BLUMENTHAL LIBRARY
SAvE THE DATE: Teen Center Retreat
is being held October 5th - 7th
at Camp Ramah!
All 9th - 12th graders are invited for an amazing
weekend of fun, leadership training, community
building, and spirituality! More info to come!
High Holy Days 5773
If you are interested in chanting the Haftorah,
Lainer Learning Center - 3rd Floor
leading P'sukei D'zimrah or the Shacharit Service,
Monday -thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
reading Torah, or blowing the shofar for the
High Holy Days,Please contact:
* Closed Saturday & All Holidays
Summer hours will begin June 21-August 24
Monday -thursday 9:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. Friday 9:30 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
For Ziegler Sanctuary: Judy Begin at
(310) 481-3222 or jbegin@sinaitemple.org.
For Barad Hall: Merzad Roshan at (310) 230-0030
For Koleinu/Gold Hall or Minyan Nefesh:
Ellen Pierson at (310) 481-3234 or
epierson@sinaitemple.org.
10 Tuesdays
July 10th- Sept. 11th
When to…
Forgive?
Forget?
Apologize?
Stand your ground?
dates for 2012/2013.
october 20, 2012
November 10, 2012
December 15, 2012
February 9, 2013
March 9, 2013
May 11, 2013
June 15, 2013
we all make mistakes and we all have wrong done to us.
we are told that our High Holidays are call the 10 days
of repentence. However forgiveness is a tricky business.
Each week Rabbi Fruithandler will post a short video
summarizing a chapter in Rambam’s laws of repentence.
Each chapter deals with a different theme relating to forgiving, forgetting, and apologizing. Each chapter provides a unique insight in preparing for our most holy
days. Listen to a short explanation and add your own
comments and insights as Rabbi Fruithandler asks leading questions.
See it now! www.sinaitemple.org
A program of Sinai Temple
AtID offers a variety of events and activities for young Jewish adults in their 20s & 30s. For a full list of event
details or to register for upcoming programs, please go to: www.AtidLA.com.
Looking to get involved/volunteer? There are opportunities through ATID to share your talents and passions.
Please call the ATID Office at (310) 481-3244 if you would like more information.
July 13th ~ 7:30 p.m.
August 10th ~ 7:30 p.m.
Join Rabbi David wolpe, Craig taubman and the FNL Band for our
monthly musical Shabbat Service at Sinai temple. Following services,
everyone is invited to a congregational Kiddush for cookies and challah
and young professionals (ages 21-39) are invited to mix and mingle at
the AtID Parlor (ID’s required).
ATID OUTDOORS: BEACH vOLLEYBALL & SOCCER!
Sunday, July 15th ~ 10:00 a.m.
Join AtID for a fun day at the beach as we socialize and play
volleyball and soccer at the Annenberg Community Beach House.
KAYAKING WITH ATID
Sunday, August 12th ~ 10:00 a.m.
Join AtID as we go kayaking in Marina del Rey.
Limited s--ingle and double kayaks are available.
SHABBAT @ HOME
Friday, July 27th ~ 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Join you peers for an intimate service and gourmet Shabbat
meal at a private home near Sinai temple.
Cost: $22/Members, $30/Non-Members
RABBI DAvID WOLPE'S DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN HONOR OF: Sophie’s bat mitzvah by Laurie & Mark Cohen; our marriage
by Lynn Polen & Irwin Segal; Raquel’s bat mitzvah by orna & Keenan
wolens; and Ellen Sugarman by Robert Safton.
IN MEMORY OF: Farokh tabibzadeh by Shahrad & Mahasti tabibzadeh;
Kenneth Leventhal by Elaine Leventhal; Kenneth Leventhal by Perri
Polansky; Sylvia gasmer’s yahrzeit by Irene & Irving gasmer; Esther gollach’s yahrzeit by Rochelle & Leon Brooks; Albert, Julia, & Josef Rosenzohn’s yahrzeits by Barbara & george Berci; gloria Levand’s yahrzeit by
Arlene Levand; Samad Kashfi’s yahrzeit by Mojgan & Shahram Kashfi; and
my beloved father, Nathan Sonnenblick’s yahrzeit by Muriel Perry.
IN APPRECIATION: Rabbi wolpe by Jane Metz; Adam & Debby Fenner and
Yahouda & Niloufar Emrani by Fouad & Sharona & Meir Katan; Rabbi wolpe
by Alpha omega Dental Fraternity; Rabbi wolpe for taking time from his
busy day to talk to me regarding the book “Rise & Shine” by Simon Lewis
by Jane Metz; and Rabbi wolpe by Joyce Eisenberg-Keefer.
RABBI NICOLE GUZIK’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN APPRECIATION: of Rabbi guzik for her support and comfort as our family
mourns the loss of Fred Adler by ted & Hedy orden & their entire family;
of Rabbi guzik officiating at the funeral of my father, Dr. John Daneshrad
by Daniel Daneshrad.
RABBI EMERITUS ZvI DERSHOWITZ DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN APPRECIATION: For your support and comfort during our family’s
difficult time as we mourn Fred Adler by ted & Hedy orden; and for an
inspirational and comforting service in memory of our dear friend wilma
Marine Brown by Marvin & Shirley Selter.
REFUAH SHLEMAH: And a complete recovery prayer for Emily Magilnick
by Marc Siegal.
CANTOR JOSEPH GOLE’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN APPRECIATION: For officiating at Marjorie oswald’s memorial and
funeral by tracy, Andre, Adam, Josh & gaby Berger, Richard oswald & Jane
Feinberg Krask; of your support and comfort during our family’s difficult
time as we mourn the loss of our dear Fred Adler by Hedy & ted orden;
for your officiating at Norma Brecher’s funeral by Norma Brecher’s family;
for participating with us last Friday, Kenneth always loved hearing you & I
know he was happy you were with him by Elaine Leventhal & family; and
for your beautiful music by anonymous.
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IN HONOR OF: Raquel’s bat mitzvah by orna & Keenan wolens.
IN MEMORY OF: Mark Lederman by Barbara & Irwin tenenbaum; and
Janis’s father, Irving Bellings, by Janis & Jeffrey Susskind.
CANTOR ARIANNE BROWN’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN HONOR OF: the birth of your little son, Yonah Hart, congrats by Bella
& Sol Liber.
RALPH RESNICK’S RITUAL DIRECTOR FUND
IN HONOR OF: Marshall Lerner’s bar mitzvah celebration by Jason & Laurie
Kahan.
GENERAL FUND
By Anayatolah & Moazazeh Daneshgar; by Abe guttman; and tzedakah for
Lag B’ Omer by Mojgan Mirharooni.
IN HONOR OF: Maxine Renzer’s engagement by Evie Kraft.
IN MEMORY OF: Mansour Parsi’s sister, touriah Firoozbakhsh by Louise &
Mansour Moheban; Louis Herscher’s yahrzeit by Selma Herscher; Ada
Marsh’s yahrzeit by Alan & Judy Marsh; the Landau & the Rosenbaum’s family
by Hana Rosenbaum; Harry Fox’s yahrzeit by Miriam wagman; Aaron Nach’s
yahrzeit by Raphael & Jacqueline Nach; and Bertha weiss by Lila Dwoskin.
IN APPRECIATION: of the Sinai temple community, and special thanks to
the Sinai Shiva Committee for all the love, support and prayers in memory
of Marjorie oswald, by tracy, Andre, Adam, Josh & gaby Berger, Richard
oswald & Jane Feinberg Krask; and to Cantor Joseph gole and Aryell Cohen
for their support of Sophie on her bat mitzvah by Laurie & Mark Cohen.
ISRAEL CENTER FUND
IN HONOR OF: the increased knowledge and understanding learned from
the Israel Matters lectures by Jan & Phil Zakowski.
JACOB WEISBARTH HOSPICE CENTER FUND
IN MEMORY OF: A family yahrzeit by george & Barbara Berci.
LIBRARY FUND
IN MEMORY OF: Sara g. wigdor & Harry Hinkes’ yahrzeits and Irving Bellings
by Eileen Hinkes; and Mollye Levin’s yahrzeit by Barbara & Milton Moritz.
HANNAH LIPPERT’S RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND
IN HONOR OF: the bar mitzvah of Satchel Folender by galya Ferd; Aryell
Cohen’s engagement to Margaret Nissenson Hayward, the birth of his
granddaughter Lilah Poppy Cassman, and Sara Aftergoods birthday by
David & Roberta Rosenberg.
IN MEMORY OF: Abraham Zusman & Zlata wolf’s yahrzeits by Sidney &
Sandra Zusman; and Fred Adler by Leslie & Andrew wachtel.
IN APPRECIATION: And with thanks to Danielle Kassin for a great first year
of our grandson by Abby & Ira Friedman.
JAMES AND MARGARET FLESH’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND
IN HONOR OF: Carly Eskin, Shahla Farahmand, Almari Kane, Marshall
Lerner, Barbara Lloyd-Bailey, Nadia Mitina, Lezlie Migdal, Frank Navi, tricia
Pucci Beron, Lacine Held, Marilyn Lavaee, Jennifer Lazarus, Penina
Moghadam, Ramin Noghreian, Nora Rakow, Lisa Rosenbloom and Debbie
Younesi for their b’nai mitzvah ceremony, and the engagement of Aryell
Cohen and Margaret Nissenson Hayward by tom & Judy Flesh; the birth
of Aryell Cohen’s granddaughter Lilah Poppy Cassman, and the birth of
Jodi & Brian weiner’s daughter, Sophie Maron by Deborah & Joel weinstein.
IN MEMORY OF: Hedy orden’s brother, Fred Adler by Deborah & Joel
weinstein and by Fred & gail Rollman; Daniel Daneshrad’s father, Janhanguir
Daneshrad; Elaine Leventhal’s husband, Kenneth Leventhal; Janis
Susskind’s father Irving Bellings; and Lili Shafai’s sister Rosie Assil Noorani
by tom & Judy Flesh.
SINAI AKIBA ACADEMY
IN MEMORY OF: Michael Cohen, Susan Schmidt’s mother, Martha Schneider
and Harriet trunk’s husband, Leon trunk by Elaine & gordon Berman.
IN HONOR OF: Natallia Chaim’s bat mitzvah by Helen Molitz.
ALICE & NAHUM LAINER’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND
IN HONOR OF: Nahum Lainer’s 70th birthday by Ada & Jim Horwich; and
by Jackie & Manny Silverman.
JOEL GOLDMAN’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND
IN HONOR OF: Aaron Lawrence’s bar mitzvah; Sam Abram’s bar mitzvah;
Samantha Rosenwald’s high school graduation; Adam weinstein’s high
school graduation; Sinai Akiba graduates: Amy Ben-Zvi, Sophie Lainer,
Ashton Rosenbloom, Jonah trilling, Jaron Lenz, and Jordan Strom;
Rebecca Schat’z graduation from graduate school; Nadina & Fernando
Szew’s daughter, Sasha by Roberta, David, Adina & Samuel Rosenberg.
IN MEMORY OF: Susan Schmidt’s mother, Martha Schneider; Sara Stern’s
father, Leon trunk; Amy goldstein’s brother, Robert, & aunt, Fredlyn and
Shahrad tabibzadeh’s mother, Farokh by Roberta, David, Adina & Samuel
Rosenberg.
DOUGLAS FAMILY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER FUND
IN HONOR OF: the birthdays of Kyler Dadbin, Jack Fener, Jonah ghalili,
Brian Lazarus, Chaya Mobasser, and Daniel Lainer by Dana & Evan
Schlessinger.
MUSIC FUND
IN HONOR OF:
the birth of Aryell Cohen’s granddaughter Lilah by Leslie & Andrew
wachtel; and talia Lefkowitz’s bat mitzvah by glenn Egelman.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIvE FUND
IN APPRECIATION: of the excellence of Craig taubman and his band of
musicians by Roberta Hobson.
ATID
IN MEMORY OF: Yechiel wishnick and Sarah Leibenbaum by Arnie
wishnick.
IN APPRECIATION: And recognition of Ilana Bostwick for inspiring his
donation through her passion, energy and commitment to Sinai temple
and the Jewish Community by Barak Raviv.
BOARD OF GOvERNORS FUND
IN HONOR OF: the engagement of Aryell Cohen and Margaret Nissenson
Hayward by Don & tommie Shulman; and by Lila and Ben Dwoskin.
FAMILY MINYAN FUND
IN HONOR OF: the birth of Hallie & Cary Lerman’s granddaughter, gila
Adera Mazar, by Deborah & Joel weinstein.
IN MEMORY OF: Donald gershbock by Deborah & Joel weinstein; and
Roman Russ by Deborah & Joel weinstein.
TORAH IN THE ROUND
IN HONOR OF: tracy Berger’s mother, Marjorie oswald, by Deborah & Joel
weinstein.
DOR CHADASH FUND
IN HONOR OF: the birth of Karin & Eli Cohen’s son, Eytan, by Cantor
Arianne & Rabbi Randy Brown.
Please remember Sinai Temple in your estate plan. Contact Development Department at 310-481-3228
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