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We would like to extend a special “Thank you!”
to last week’s generous donors:
Ruth & Izzy Glosser, Jeff Gornbein & Fredricka Martin,
Dan & Robin Hoehler, Rena & Richard Panush,
Bonnie Rankin, and Russell Schwartz & Susan Goland.
Kelley’s Conference
Quote of the Week
When asked for the
greatest health tip he
shared at his recent Adult
Education talk, Dr. Jerry
Helman replied that the
state of your health
depends much on your
environment, not just on
We are delighted to welcome back Mishkon’s Executive Director,
Kelley Courtney, who has returned from an inspiring week at the
North American Association of Synagogue Executives
International Conference in La Jolla. There, she networked with
other shul administrators, enjoyed the camaraderie and learned
that other congregations are facing the same challenges as we face
at Mishkon. We look forward to benefitting from her new
knowledge and connections.
the set of genes you were
given -- in short:
“Don’t blame your
mother.”
Upcoming Events
Saturday, March 28
1:30 p.m.
“Chug Rashi –
A Rashi Moment,”
with Jeff Fleck
March 30 – April 10
Preschool Spring Vacation
Friday, April 3
6:30 p.m.
Joint Passover Seder at
Kehillat Ma’arav
Saturday, April 4
9:30 a.m.
Shabbat Morning
and First Day of
Pesach Service
Sunday, April 5
9:30 a.m.
Passover Services at
Kehillat Ma’arav
This is an AKCESS Event.
Saturday, April 3 – 11
No Kiddushim during Pesach
Friday, April 10
9:30 a.m.
Pesach Morning Services –
Kehillat Ma’arav will be
joining us!
Tuesday, April 21
7:30 p.m.
Save the Date
Click here
to check the calendar for
details about
Book Club’s
Fourth Annual
Mishkon’s Ballot Misadventures
Elections everywhere seem full of surprises lately, and Mishkon’s
election ballot for board members
is no exception.
The ballot we mailed you has an incorrect date for the RSVP
deadline. Please respond by May 8.
Author’s Night,
with special guest Janice
Steinberg, who wrote
The Tin Horse.
Why not fill out your ballot and send it in now? That way, you
won’t have to worry about deadlines!
Passover Seder Seating
Who has room at their table or needs a placement? Please
specify: Kosher, Kosher style, or just a seat.
Contact office@mishkon.org
Services at a Glance
Career Counselor:
Liz Mohler
Attention Job Seekers! The
Ezra Network is here to
help. Click Here
Jewish Vocational Services
(JVS) Los Angeles
<http://www.jvsla.org/>
Friday
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Evening Services
Saturday
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Shabbat Morning Services
Shabbat Coordinator: Howard Davis
Parashat HaShavua:
Candle Lighting
Tsav
Time: 6:53 p.m.
This Shabbat’s Kiddush will be sponsored
by Fisherman Phil’s
Kiddush Club supporters.
Social Worker
Available:
Melissa Pottash
Please contact
mpottash@jfsla.org for more
information.
Who Is
Our Rabbi?
Rabbi Dan Shevitz
rabbi@mishkon.org
Celebration & Prayer
Birthdays
Jordan Freedman
Eli Kanegsberg
Azeen Malek
Philip Westgren
Michael Kunstler
Richard Rosen
Melissa Tarsky
Anniversaries
Who Are Our
Board Members?
President:
Melissa Tarsky
Vice President:
Itai Klein
Barry & Ann Steinberg
Robert Schwartz & Dayna Greenspan
Mi Shebeirach
Member Loetitia Loberman
Don Morris’ dear friend Lynn Wolfe
If you would like to make a donation in honor of anybody on
this week’s list, please
Click Here to Donate
Vice President:
Lonnie Friedman
Staff & Office Hours
Secretary:
Dayna Greenspan
Please visit us in the office for all of your shul needs!
Treasurer:
Marvin J. Wolf
Rabbi Dan Shevitz
rabbi@mishkon.org
Board Members:
Phil Bell
Carol Felixson
Jeff Fleck
Cindy Goldstein
Judy Gordon
Rena Panush
Michele Prince
Kelley Courtney
Executive Director:
Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
executive@mishkon.org
Whom Do We
Contact to Get
Involved?
Adult Education:
Phil Bell shalvah@aol.com
Building & Grounds:
Stacy Feinberg
stacy@cypressllp.com
Fundraising:
Ben Singer
bsinger@ushv.com
Kiddush:
Andy Bender
andy@andrewbender.com
Lisa Anne Klein
Administrative Assistant:
Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
office@mishkon.org
Elisa Coburn
Preschool Director:
Preschool Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or 2 p.m.
Extended day available
Mon., Tues., Wed. until 4:30 p.m.
(310) 396-7733, preschool@mishkon.org
Hazzan Laurie Rimland-Bonn
Religious School Director:
Monday & Wednesday, and Sunday Morning
director@mishkon.org
Office & Mailing Address:
201 Hampton Drive
Sanctuary: 206 Main Street
Venice, CA 90291
Membership &
Book Club:
Rena Panush
rapan18@gmail.com
Communications:
Marvin Wolf
marvinjwolf@gmail.com
Social Action:
Aliza Wine
winealiza@gmail.com
Tephila:
Jeff Gornbein
gornbein@ucla.edu
Hazak:
Marilyn Lewitt
marlew311@verizon.net
office@mishkon.org
Office (310) 392 – 3029
Fax (310) 392 - 0420