November 2014
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November 2014
Monthly Edition • Volume 77 No. 3 Collection Items for November: Canned Proteins Stay Connected Adat Ari El Bulletin Heshvan/Kislev 5775 • November 2014 Heshvan/Kislev 5775 • November 2014 If you are not already receiving it, make sure you sign up for the weekly “This Week @ Adat” email, which is sent out every Friday. The email includes important information about service times and upcoming events, 1as well as rabbinic commentary about the weekly Torah portion. Email Dean Thomson at dthomson@adatariel.org to stay connected. Adat Ari El Bulletin Heshvan/Kislev 5775 • November 2014 President’s Message Rabbi’s Message As I write this piece, it is the day after Yom Kippur, and I am acutely aware, more than usual, of the degree to which I am blessed in the variety and deliciousness of the food that I eat. And at the season of the year when you will be reading this, our food is arguably at its most delicious, the sweetness of Rosh Hashanah and the bounty of Sukkot just behind us, but we can almost smell those latkes coming. Of course, the idea that Judaism and food are closely related is legion. We bless what we eat before we consume it, in ways specifically suited to what we are consuming. One of the most pleasant mitzvot to observe is the blessing after the meal, based on the commandment in Deuteronomy that we should eat, be satisfied, and bless. Food is the way that we express affection, relationship, and community (who shows up at a shivah empty-handed?). But this year, I am hoping that as a Synagogue, we can also become more involved with the idea of our choice of food being a mitzvah in itself. I’m not talking about eating plans as such (though arguably the concept of mitzvah can apply there, too). Rather, from the time that I was at rabbinical school, I have engaged with the issue of fair trade. I won the Whizin Prize for Ethics for my essay on whether it is a halachic obligation to buy fair trade products. I have been waiting for the opportunity for us to have this conversation within the Synagogue, and I believe the time is now. Put very simply, fair trade is the idea that we should choose to consume in a way that does not create—or exacerbate—poverty. Certain items that we regularly consume—coffee, chocolate, bananas, to name just a few—come from places in the world that are extremely poor. If we pay a fair price for goods from those places, we can help farmers and workers there to live at a decent level and not be exploited. The Rabbinical Assembly has passed a resolution to the effect that synagogues should make an effort to support the enterprise of fair trade (you can find it by Googling Rabbinical Assembly Fair Trade). They identify three underlying Jewish values—not being oppressive, not being unjust, and supporting selfsufficiency. Here at the Synagogue, when I began discussing fair trade with our Sisterhood and our staff, I was delighted to find that we have already been taking steps to ensure that our coffee is fair trade. (We are also blessed in the generous donation of immaculately fair-trade coffee for the coffee cart from congregant Jeff Chean.) For the past couple of years, our B’nai Mitzvah have been receiving kippot from a collective, Guatemalan Hands, that works with Fair Trade Judaica. But it looks as though we can do more in terms of fair trade, and this year we will be exploring what that might look like. I should say that fair trade isn’t a perfect system (and I’m not sure such a system exists). Labeling can be complicated, and there will always be people who want to make more money than is strictly due to them. But it is a start, and it does make a difference. Of course, we remain free to make whatever choices we want at the supermarket. But I shall be proud, this year, to know that as a community, we are taking steps to support the dignity of those who provide what we consume. By Manny Aftergut Our Board Would Appreciate Your Help At the Board Retreat in August and through a follow-up at our September Board meeting (postponed until October 6 in honor of the unfortunate passing of Ron Labowe), it was decided that for the remainder of the Synagogue year (ending June 30, 2015), the Board would form work/action clusters around the following issues: • • • • • Welcoming new members Expansion of Shabbat at Home Expansion of our Havurah program Addressing the needs of Empty Nesters Addressing the needs of families whose youngest (or only) child has had his or her Bar or Bat Mitzvah Please join one or more of these work/action clusters. Your help will be much appreciated. Please reach me at the following email address so I can put you in touch with the captain of the work/action cluster you are interested in joining: manny_adatariel@yahoo.com. We are hoping the teams will have a productive year and that their reaching out will strengthen our community. A Tree of Life Many of you have noticed that the symbol of a tree can be found around our Synagogue campus. Within our captivating central courtyard, one can see the beautiful and colorful wall graphic of a tree, created and installed in honor and in appreciation of Rabbi Bernhard’s 18th year of service at Adat Ari El. Many of the flyers we send out depict an iconic tree, and our stationery will include a customized watermark. “It is a tree of life to all who grasp it, and whoever holds on to it is happy; its ways are ways of pleasantness, and all it paths are peace.” (Proverbs 3:17-18) Traditional Judaism identifies Talmud Torah (the study of Torah) as the Tree of Life, promising wisdom and perpetuity to those who “lay hold of her.” Without question, study of Torah is an important commandment as well as an honor. However, even the simple act of holding the Torah is thought to confer great power on those who take hold of it. The Torah reader (the Bal Koreh) is not only honored as a reader, but traditionally the President’s Message, continued on page 3 2 Adat Ari El Bulletin Heshvan/Kislev 5775 • November 2014 President’s Message, continued from page 2 Bal Koreh holds the Torah with the non-reading hand for his (or her) practical need to scroll the parchment forward as the reading progresses—and because the simple act of holding the handle is thought to bring the reader closer to God. The dowels around which the parchment is wound are called the atzei chayim. Those called up to the Torah, the aliyah honorees, are encouraged to take hold of the atzei chayim handles while reciting the required blessings before and after the Torah is publicly read. Essentially, the aliyah blessings acknowledge the gift of receiving the Torah and the Torah’s power of implanting within us eternal life. The Magbiah honoree lifts the Torah scroll while holding the handles of the atzei chayim and opening columns of Torah and lifting the letters, words, and verses toward heaven for the congregation to see. The Golel or Golelet honoree also has an opportunity to hold the Torah by grasping the handles, rolling the Torah scroll tightly, tying a strap to secure the Torah scroll before covering and crowning the Torah, and returning it to rest in the aron kodesh. So as you walk around the Adat Ari El grounds and come upon images of trees, or take in the trees that are a part of our courtyard or our Biblical Garden, or receive materials from us with the underlying image of a tree, think about how the Torah is like a Tree of Life. What comes to mind when you think of a tree? Our tradition understands that the Torah’s stories and commandments are meant to teach us how to live our lives, and so it is as a Tree of Life, it is a tall tree to climb, but the lessons are there for us to study, discuss, and learn. As we share our understanding of stories, learn and teach stories and Torah truths, and especially when we do so with the next generation, this is the “eternal life” promised by Torah—this is why it is like a Tree of Life. By our work, dedication, and effort, may the Adat Ari El community continue to thrive from strength to strength and from generation to generation. 3 Thank You For Your Support As I write this note, it is in the afterglow of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur and preparation for Sukkot. I very much enjoyed seeing so many familiar faces and greeting friends I have known for so long. It is this community of families that makes the season so rich and warm. I want to thank all who have made a gift to our 2014-2015 Annual Campaign already—and I want to encourage those who have delayed to make your commitment now. Please take a moment to send in your response card or go online to www.adatariel.org. If you prefer to send a check and have misplaced the response card, just enclose a note to let us know which of our many worthwhile programs you wish to support. Thank you again for helping to create a house of learning, prayer, and community. Every donation is appreciated. Marty Lasker Development Vice President Adat Ari El Bulletin Heshvan/Kislev 5775 • November 2014 ~ SAVE THE DATE ~ GROWING TOGETHER Interfaith Thanksgiving Service with North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry Wednesday, November 26th 7:00 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church of Studio City 12355 Moorpark St. Studio City, CA 91604 More info to follow COMMUNITY adat 36 Celebrates adat ari el labowe family day school YEARS 4 Come see what’s new www.aaedayschool.org follow us on open house: NOVEMBER 16, 2014 @AAEDaySchool Adat Ari El Bulletin Heshvan/Kislev 5775 • November 2014 B’nai Mitzvah November 2014 Howard Gladstein father of Barbara (Marc) Bresler and Jeffrey Gladstein; grandfather of Noah and Sarah Bresler Joseph “Jerry” Giden husband of Ruth Giden; father of Deborah Giden and Michael Giden; brother-in-law of Lee Giden; uncles of Donna Giden Quinn and Sharon Giden Brill November 1, 2014 Nicole Elbaz-Deckel daughter of Nathalie & David Elbaz-Deckel November 8, 2014 Ashley Cayo Daughter of Lori & Brian Cayo Ronald Labowe husband of Trana Labowe; father of Mark (Lena) Labowe, Kenneth (Chantelle) Labowe, Richard Labowe and Sara Labowe; grandfather of Jodi and Emily Labowe, Erik and Cece Labowe, Aaron, Noah and Kaitlyn Labowe, Batsheva, Katya, Elijah and Jaden Labowe-Stoll; brother of Judy (Paul) Millman David Menashe father of Hannah, Jay and Diane; step-father of Susan, Donna and Carol; brother of Esther Spector and Abe Menashe Eric Worth brother-in-law of Kerry Connelly November 22, 2014 Keren & Ronen Lee Daughter & Son of Yvette & Jonathan Lee Sylvia Joyce Hoffman mother of Fae Hoffman-Buckner, Jon Hoffman, Joel (Judy) Hoffman and Nathan (Madelyn) Hoffman; grandmother of David Buckner, Ben (Anu) Hoffman, Dan, Rebecca, Cheryl and Randy Hoffman, and Natasha Etea; sister of Gloria Spodick Ethan Elijah Lerman-Bell son of Sharon Lerman and Rick Bell; brother of Zachary Sidney Simmons husband of Dotty Simmons; father of Barbara Lazar and Philip (Linda) Simmons; grandfather of Oren, Donna and Maya Lazar, Jessica Simmons; brother of Fred Simmons Maurice Kurtz husband of Marcia Kurtz; father of Deborah (Adam Steinman) Kurtz; grandfather of Noah and Maya Robert Levine father of Peter (Judy) Levine, Merle Levine and Janelle Himmel; grandfather of Jason (Julee) Levine and 3 others 5 Adat Ari El Bulletin Heshvan/Kislev 5775 • November 2014 SHABBAT MISHPACHA Come dressed in YELLOW or as your favorite BEATLE We will be serving a YELLOW dinner! Please join us on Yellow Submarine Shabbat Friday, November 7th 6:00 p.m. - Dinner (Parents – Fine to bring Kosher Wine) 7:15 p.m. - Family Shabbat Service 8:15 p.m. - Israeli Dancing For more information, please contact Bari Berger Goldman (818) 764-1061 Please make checks payable to Adat Ari El or pay through the Calendar link at www.AdatAriEl.org For questions regarding payment, contact Dean at (818) 766-9426, ext. 209 or dthomson@adatariel.org Name: _____________________________ Phone: _______________ # of Adult Meals: __________ @ $15:00 _______ # of Children older than 2: __________ @ $10:00 _______ # of Children younger than 2: __________ 6 Free of Charge Adat Ari El Bulletin Heshvan/Kislev 5775 • November 2014 Be a SUPERHERO for Adat Ari El -E.C.C. office Every Purchase Makes a Difference! Share the Innisbrook catalog with friends, neighbors, co-workers and family! Even out-of-town family and friends can help! Make checks payable to Adat Ari El ECC Add $0.25 per item to help cover sales tax Order deadline: MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 Go to: innisbrook.com/catalogorder . 2XUVFKRROQXPEHULV: 126230 Enter our school QXPEHU 126230 and Select our school name when it appears. Click on the Register button in top right corner to create an account, then Select Teacher and add students _____ before sending emails to friends and supporters. After selecting all of your items, click CHECKOUT. (Use Catalog Quick Order for fast ordering.) Print out your Payment Slip and return it with your payment. If you don't have ,nternet access, return a copy of your order form with payment. REMEMBER: Students receive credit for EVERY order placed on their behalf! Keep your order form. You'll need it to distribute products! QUESTIONS? Contact Customer Service 877-525-5608 CustomerService@Innisbrook.com Thanks for being a Superhero for our school! 7 Adat Ari El Bulletin Heshvan/Kislev 5775 • November 2014 No. 2 Volume 12 November 2014 President’s Message During a gathering over the holidays, I enjoyed celebrating with friends and other Adat Ari El community members. Conversations about kids, work, and school are always familiar topics as we catch up from our previous visit. However, one conversation addressed what Sisterhood has to offer. I was speaking with a woman who stated, “I should join Sisterhood, but I like small group activities, and I work during the day.” Sisterhood is known for its volunteering opportunities, fundraising, and education. However, the time we women have to volunteer or spend on ourselves fluctuates. Why women join Sisterhood or how involved one becomes is different for each person. My response to this hardworking mom was that we offer many programs throughout the year, allowing her to connect with fellow Adat Ari El women, but I suggested she check out our Cooking classes and Book Club. The Cooking classes and Book Club meet in the evening and provide intimate settings with great conversations. Our Cooking classes are taught by professional chefs and meet a couple times a year at fellow Sisterhood members’ homes. The chef takes us step by step through all the themed recipes, which we sample throughout the evening. The Cooking classes are part of our long-standing M.I.D. program. Tuition for the series or individual class sign-ups can be found on the Adat Ari El website’s Sisterhood page. Follow the link for the M.I.D. brochure, and check out our other M.I.D. classes offered during the day as well. We are very pleased to announce that this year’s recipient of the Chayai Olam Award is Lena Labowe, and the Kol Ishah Award will go to Malinda Marcus! Both of these women have shown dedication to our Sisterhood and Torah Fund. We hope you will join us in honoring them at our Annual Torah Fund Dinner on January 28, 2015. Thanks to all of you who have made your pledges to Torah Fund and to those of you who have already paid your pledges! Our efforts will help secure the future of Conservative Judaism by supporting its seminaries. Remember all gifts are valuable and help us reach our goal. This year’s theme is Mishpacha—Family. If you haven’t already done so, won’t you please join the Torah Fund Mishpacha to help educate the future leaders of Conservative Judaism. The money that is donated to the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies here in Los Angeles helps the students financially during their year of study in Israel. Your support of Torah Fund is much appreciated. Please contact us if you have any questions. Joette Labinger Susie Katz (818) 787-7441 (818) 995-0345 joettel@aol.com skatz@dslextreme.com Torah Fund Co-Chairs The Sisterhood Book Club, chaired by Elaine Lieberman, began meeting last fall after we received multiple requests from our Sisterhood membership to begin a Book Club. Over the past year we have read Jewish-based books such as I Am Forbidden, The Dovekeepers, Girl from Foreign, My Promised Land, and The Tale of Love and Darkness. Our December book selection is The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd. Inspired by real events and set in the American Deep South during the 1800’s, the publisher describes the book as a story about “righteous people living daily with cruelty they fail to recognize; it celebrates the power of friendship and sisterhood against all odds.” We will meet and discuss The Invention of Wings Thursday, December 4th, at 7:30 p.m., in the Newman Lounge. Sisterhood Book Club is free with your Sisterhood membership. Membership Department We want to remind you that it is not too late to turn in your Sisterhood Membership. You can pick up a Membership Brochure in our Gift Gallery or Synagogue office. Also, to sign-up online, just visit our Sisterhood page at wp.adatariel.org/house-of-gathering/. If you have any questions or need more information regarding the Cooking classes, Book Club, or any other Sisterhood programs of interest to you, please contact me at aaesisterhood@gmail.com. We welcome your membership and look forward to seeing you at many Sisterhood events. We hope to see you! Ruth Devine (rmdevine@pacbell.net) Susan Haimowitz (garsbh@pacbell.net) Membership Co-Chairs Christine Prell Sisterhood President 1 Breaking News from Torah Fund!!! 8 November 2014 Adat Ari El Bulletin Sign up for 2014-2015 M.I.D. Classes! Adat Ari El Sisterhood MultiInterest Day (M.I.D.) classes started on Wednesday, October 22, 2014, and will continue through May 13, 2015. Our outstanding teachers from last year return to teach new classes that will inspire you. Our own Adat Ari El rabbis, Rabbi Jonathan Jaffe Bernhard and Rabbi Deborah Silver, are teaching a new Diving into Talmud series that will surely enlighten our students. Rabbi Mark Goodman is teaching two new classes, Jewish Theology and Jewish Historical Movements and Achievements. Cantor Jonathan Friedmann will teach a new class entitled Jewish Musical Diversity. Jack Hirschberg returns to teach Eyewitness to the Events of the Day; and Moshe Melnick will teach Hebrew during second semester. And our ever-present Necia Sukonig will continue her Low Impact Exercise Program, and Susie Katz will also continue her popular Writing Club. The Creative Cooking program, coordinated by Arlene Bloom, returns. Contemporary Challenges is back by popular demand and will consist of speakers from many areas of interest. If registration materials did not reach you, and you have yet to sign up, contact one of us. We look forward to seeing you soon! Sisterhood News Sisterhood Boutique Our annual Hanukkah Boutique is coming up on November 18th from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Come “Shop, Eat and Give!” Once again our fabulous boutique chairs, Myah Gittleson and Stefanie Rosenthal, have a wonderful day planned. There will be drinks and food for purchase throughout the day and complimentary wine and cheese in the evening. We have some great new vendors as well as all of our old favorites. Some special vendors to watch for are: Dreams by Arlene, Amasor Jewelry, Blue Candy Jewelry, Kendra Scott Jewelry, Karen Rosen Collection, Ugo Girl, Cutco, Kova Caps, and Nancy’s Creations. See you there, Jennifer Kaplan and Amy Zacky Ways and Means Co-Chairs ������������������������ ������������������������ ������������������������ �������������������������������������� ���������������� ���������������� �������� ��������…�������������������� ������������������������������������ ����������������������������������� ����������������������� ��������������� �������� ������������������������ ���� ���������������������� �������� ������ �����������������������������������������������…��� � ������������������������������������������������ ����������������������������������������� ����� ������� ����������������������������� ������������������������������ ��������������������������������� ���������������� ����������������������������� ������������������ ��������������������������������� Rosalee Pechersky (rosapechersky@yahoo.com) Adina Melnick (adinamelnick@hotmail.com) Co-Vice Presidents for Education November 2014 Heshvan/Kislev 5775 • November 2014 9 2 Heshvan/Kislev 5775 • November 2014 Sisterhood News Adat Ari El Bulletin Sisterhood Presidents Wall Dedication Sisterhood Past Presidents and other Sisterhood members gathered on October 13th to honor “Sisterhood and those members who have served as President. 5hey have provided a constant source of support to Sisterhood and Adat Ari El since 1939.” The Sisterhood Presidents wall, which was endowed by Ron Rieder and Judy Rosenberg Rieder, bears the names of the 41 women who have lead Sisterhood since 1938. Current President Christine Prell welcomed the guests and read the names of all of the Past Presidents. Rabbi Bernhard thanked Sisterhood for their work on behalf of Adat Ari El and the community. Jerry Krautman, Director of Development, presented the Past Presidents and Annual Adat Ari El Gala Monte Carlo Night Co-Chairs Myah Gittelson and Stefanie Rosenthal with individualized books highlighting that wonderful event. The wall features space for tributes for specific Past Presidents and Sisterhood in general. These inscriptions will be a permanent, enduring testament to the importance of Sisterhood at Adat Ari El. For more information, please contact Jerry Krautman at 818 766-9426, extension 257. 3 10 November 2014 Adat Ari El Bulletin Heshvan/Kislev 5775 • November 2014 11 Adat Ari El Bulletin Heshvan/Kislev 5775 • November 2014 ����������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������ � � � � � � � � � ������� ��������� ���� �������� ���������� ��� ��������� ������ ����� ����� ���� ���� �������� ������ ����� ������������������������������� ������������������������������ ���� ����� ��������� ���� ���������� ������ ���������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������ ��� ������� ������ �� ����� ����������� �������� ������������������������������������������������� ��� ���� ������ ��� ���������� ���������� ���� ���� ���������������������������������������������� ������������������� ���������������������� ������������������������������������ ��������������������������������� ������������������� ���������������������� ������������������������������������ ��������������������� ������������������ �������� ��� ����� ��������� ��� ����� ����� ����������������������������������� ������������������������������ ����������������������������� ��������������������������������� ��������������������������������� ������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������� ���������������������������������� ������������������������������������������� ������������������� � ����������������� ��������� ���������������������� ����� ������� �������� ��������� ���� �������������� ���������������� ����� ����� ������ ���� �������� ������������������������������������������������ ��� ���� ���� ������������� ��� ������� ��� ����������� ����� ��� ���� ���������� ������ ��� ���������� ���������� ���� ���� ������� ����� ���� ������ ��� ��������������� �������� ���� ������ ������������������������������������������ �������������������������������� ���������������������������������� ���� �������� ������������� ������� �������� ����� �������� ��� ����������������������� ������������������������ � 12 Adat Ari El Bulletin Heshvan/Kislev 5775 • November 2014 The Adat Ari El Men’s Club invites you to a SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKEY EXTRAVAGANZA HELD BY THE SCOTCH MALT WHISKEY SOCIETY OF AMERICA The Los Angeles Athletic Club 431 West 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014 Featuring over 100 rare and unique single malt and Scotch whiskeys, a selection of premium imported cigars, tour journal with tasting notes, souvenir snifter glass, and much, much more. Plus Pat’s will provide a kosher buffet dinner for us at the event! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. (Registration - 7:00 p.m.) Cost - $135.00 (Advanced Purchase Required) Contact Steve Lavender for ticket information (323) 273-4276 or salavender51@gmail.com We will take the Metro from the North Hollywood Station to the event and back, meeting at 6:00 p.m. 13 Adat Ari El Bulletin Heshvan/Kislev 5775 • November 2014 Friday Night Lectures Join us for services and a delicious Friday night dinner, followed by a guest speaker. We will bring a variety of voices from the community to address us on a wide range of subjects. Book a table and bring your friends. Monthly on Friday Nights Beginning November 14th December 12th, January 16th, February 13th, March 13th, April 17th and May 15th Time - Services start at 6:00 p.m. Locations - To Be Determined Sign up at www.adatariel.org 14 Adat Ari El Bulletin Heshvan/Kislev 5775 • November 2014 Your lifestyle continues here. INDEPENDENT & ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES ���� Vesper Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA ����� Call today for a personal tour and complimentary lunch. ���.���.���� SRGseniorliving.com RFCE ���������� EDEN CEMETERY SPACES AVAILABLE Adat Ari El has spaces available in a special section at reduced member rates. � ��������������������� ��������������������������� ������������������������ ����������������������� ���������������������� Current prices will not last long. If you are interested in purchasing space(s), please contact: Ernie Goodman at (818) 788-1420 or Alan Altschul at (818) 522-6081 15 Adat Ari El Bulletin Heshvan/Kislev 5775 • November 2014 PERIODICALS Postmaster: Please send address changes to: 12020 Burbank Boulevard Valley Village, California 91607-2198 (818) 766-9426 Fax (818) 505-9223 Published Monthly During the School Year Design by Galileo Graphics Rabbi Jonathan Jaffe Bernhard Assistant Rabbi Deborah Silver Rabbi Emeritus Moshe J. Rothblum Cantor Ira S. Bigeleisen Associate Cantor Judy Dubin Aranoff Rabbi Aaron M. Wise Cantor Allan Michelson Manny Aftergut, President Adat Ari El is affiliated with The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism Adat Ari El is on the Internet... our website address is: www.adatariel.org. Rabbi Bernhard’s address is: RabbJJB@AdatAriEl.org Rabbi Silver’s address is: RabbiDeborah@AdatAriEl.org Saturday, November 1, 2014 9:30 a.m............................................. Sanctuary Bat Mitzvah:....................... Nicole Elbaz-Deckel Parsha & Torah reading:.................. Lech L’cha; Genesis 14:1-15:21 Darshan:...........Rabbi Jonathan Jaffe Bernhard Friday, November 7, 2014 6:00 p.m................................. Kabbalat Shabbat Candle Lighting - 4:37 p.m. Saturday, November 8, 2014 9:30 a.m............................................. Sanctuary Bat Mitzvah:................................... Ashley Cayo Parsha & Torah reading:.........................Vayera; Genesis 19:1-20:18 Darshanit:........................ Rabbi Deborah Silver Friday, November 14, 2014 6:00 p.m................................. Kabbalat Shabbat Candle Lighting - 4:32 p.m. Saturday, November 15, 2014 9:30 a.m......................... David Familian Chapel Parsha & Torah reading:.................Haye Sarah; Genesis 24:10-52 Darshanit:.......................................... Jo Pitesky The Bulletin (USPS 661-900) is published monthly by Adat Ari El, located at 12020 Burbank Blvd., Valley Village, CA 91607-2198. Phone: (818) 766-9426, ext. 209 Fax (818) 505-9223 email: DThomson@AdatAriEl.org. Adat Ari El is a non-profit organization Total requested circulation averages 850 copies monthly Periodicals paid at North Hollywood, CA POSTMASTER – Send address changes to: Adat Ari El, 12020 Burbank Blvd., Valley Village, CA 91607-2198 Friday, November 21, 2014 6:00 p.m................................. Kabbalat Shabbat Candle Lighting - 4:29 p.m. Saturday, November 22, 2014 9:30 a.m............................................. Sanctuary B’nai Mitzvah:..................... Keren & Ronen Lee Parsha & Torah reading:....................... Tol’doth; Genesis 26:23-27:27 Darshanit:........................ Rabbi Deborah Silver Friday, November 28, 2014 6:00 p.m................................. Kabbalat Shabbat Candle Lighting - 4:27 p.m. Shabbat Mishpacha, a family service designed for anyone who wants to eat dinner and celebrate Shabbat in a fun, musical, relaxed family atmosphere, will be held on November 7th at 7:00 p.m. in Russell Hall (preceded by dinner and an activity at 6:00 p.m.). Tot Shabbat @ Adat for ECC-aged children will be held at 9:30 a.m. on November 1st beginning with 9:30 a.m.- Saturday, November 29, 2014 9:30 a.m............................................. Sanctuary Parsha & Torah reading:.......................Vayetze; Genesis 30:14-31:16 Darshanit:................................. Barbara Bresler 10:15 a.m. services in the David Familian Chapel and concluding with snack and play time from 10:15 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Daily Minyan Deiber Chapel Mornings Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. Sundays & Holidays 9:00 a.m. Evenings Sunday - Thursday at 7:00 p.m. 16