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Cantor’s Notes Programs Michael Anatole Food Share Every Tuesday at 9:30 am Temple Beth Torah There are many, many actions assistance from such luminaries as Rabbis Leon- ard Beerman, Sanford Regans and Irwin Herman. Adult Education with Rabbi Lotker taken by our national Reform Its first ordained rabbi was Janet Marder. Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 7:00 pm Movement and its related Allow me to share the following excellent Temple Beth Torah quote from an Associated Press story: organizations for which we can Tot Shabbat “When Rabbi Elliot Kukla became the first out Friday, Dec. 4 at 6:00 pm be very proud. transgender rabbi ordained in the Reform Jewish Temple Beth Torah movement almost a decade ago, he would get n October 6, 1968, in Los Angeles, the questions from other rabbis along the lines of Cantor’s Class Reverend Troy Perry, Jr. founded the “There’s a transgender congregant coming to ser- Saturday, Dec. 5 at 9:00 am OMetropolitan Community Church, a vices. What should I do?” He would tell the other Temple Beth Torah Christian denomination with a special ministry to rabbis to greet them with, “Shabbat shalom,” the Family to Family ** the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender commu- traditional welcome for anybody.” Sunday, Dec. 6 at 6:30 am nities. The church grew quickly, expanding to 725 There are many, many actions taken by our Downtown Ventura members by 1972. On April 4 of that year, four national Reform Movement and its related orga- Jews were among those who showed up for a nizations for which we can be very proud. On Mishpacha weekly rap group. Their presence at a church was continued on page 2 Sunday, Dec. 6 and 13 at 9:30 am not surprising; in 1972, the existence of lesbian Temple Beth Torah and gay Jews was virtually unheard of. Quoting River Haven Food Drop off the website of Congregation Beit Chayim Cha- Monday, Dec. 7 at 3:00 pm dashim, “It was a time when same-sex activity was JOIN US! Temple Kitchen illegal, homosexuality was still classified as a men- TBT Dinner and Community tal illness, and to be openly gay or lesbian usually WRJ Hanukkiah Lighting meant loss of employment and rejection by fam- Candle Lighting Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 6:00 p.m. ily and Jewish community.” Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 6:00 p.m. Temple Beth Torah Reverend Perry encouraged the four to start Temple Beth Torah Community Hanukkah Dinner a Jewish community of their own, even offering Our amazing women of Sisterhood them the use of church property at no charge. On Friday, Dec. 11 at 6:00 p.m. will be treating us to grilled cheese Temple Beth Torah June 9, 1972, with the help of Reverend Perry and and tomato soup. the support of Rabbi Arnold Kaiman of the There is no cost for this evening. Brotherhood Brunch UAHC, fifteen people met for the first worship Sunday, Dec. 13 at 9:30 am service of the Metropolitan Community Temple, R.S.V.P. to TBT, (805) 647-4181 Temple Beth Torah which would become Congregation Beit Chayim Chadashim, the very first synagogue in the world Adult Education: HUC College formed to meet the spiritual needs of gay Jews. Commons Armed with Scripture The congregation received substantial subsequent Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 7:00 pm Temple Beth Torah

TBT 5776: Chinese Food and a Movie Jewish Community Friday, Dec. 25 at 12:00 pm Jewish Life Temple Beth Torah Jewish Belonging 5776 continued on page 3 TempleTemple bebetth torah shofar DECJAMNUarchembAReYr 2013 20102015 | || TA eKdar–Nisavislete-v–TEShevaVntET 5773 5770 5776 PPAAGGE 31 Cantor’s Notes • 1978. A Reform Responsum affirmed a rabbi continued from page 1 may officiate at the wedding of two Jews if one Conversational Hebrew: partner has transitioned to the gender with which November 5, 2015, at the Orlando Biennial, our they identify, as opposed to the one they were At Rotzah l-d’berit b’ivrit? Movement did it again by passing the most assigned at birth Would you like to work on modern far-reaching resolution on transgender rights of • 1990. A Responsum affirmed that being conversational Hebrew? Gil Ramot, our any major religious organization, affirming the transgender alone is not a basis to deny someone Hebrew specialist for all ages, is offering a equality of transgender people within our Jewish conversion to Judaism. Wednesday evening conversational community. In pertinent part, the resolution af- • 1993. At the Montreal Biennial, the CCAR Hebrew class for beginners, beginning in firmed: “the commitment of the URJ to the full resolved it would not hold regional or national January! equality, inclusion and acceptance of people of all meetings in any state, province, or municipality gender identities and gender expressions; the which has a law in effect on or after January 1, If you are thinking about a trip to Israel rights of gender non-conforming individuals to be 1995, denying gays and lesbians legal protection (and we are—a Congregational trip in Fall referred to by their name, gender, and pronoun of their civil rights. 2016!), or just want to feel closer to Am of preference in our congregations, camps, • 1996. The CCAR resolved to support the Yisrael, the people of Israel, this will be a schools, and other Reform affiliated organizations; right of gay and lesbian couples to share fully and fun evening for you! You don’t need to Urges the adoption and implementation of legis- equally in the rights of civil marriage, and oppose know how to read Hebrew, or have any lation and policies that prevent discrimination governmental efforts to ban gay and lesbian prior vocabulary; Gil will take you through based on gender identity and expression, and that marriage. the introductory stages right away. require individuals to be treated equally under the • 1997. The UAHC (now, the URJ) resolved to Contact Gil if you are interested. Fee: law as the gender by which they identify; Recom- support secular efforts to promote legislation $15 per class. mends URJ congregations and Reform Movement which would provide through civil marriage equal institutions, facilities and events ensure, to the opportunity for gay men and lesbians; extent feasible, the availability of gender-neutral • In 2003, the Hebrew Union College admitted restrooms and other physical site needs that en- now-Rabbi Kukla, its first openly transgender in an extremely rare Torah narrative, the two are sure dignity and safety for transgender and gen- student. Since then, the URJ, CCAR, WRJ, CSA, described as canoodling on a roof. (I took some der non-conforming individuals; Urges Reform and NFTY have passed resolutions relating to liberties in translation). But Torah places no lim- Movement institutions to review their use of inclusion of gays and lesbians in the rabbinate and itation upon love. Such love and devotion are language in prayers, forms and policies in an effort cantorate; support for civil marriage; elimination attributed to David and Jonathan and Naomi and to ensure people of all gender identities and gen- of discrimination within the Armed Forces and Ruth. der expressions are welcomed, included, accept- the Boy Scouts; and support for explicit In our V’ahavta, we are urged to love God. It ed and respected.” workplace non-discrimination and civil rights necessarily follows we must love all creations of This is not new ground for us. Here are some legislation. God, in whatever ways love comes to us. It has of hallmarks of our Movement’s commitment to In yet another example of how the parshat long been a foundation of our Reform Movement this issue: hash’vuah (weekly Torah portion) so often seems to honor the love, gender and uniqueness of all • 1965. The WRJ passed a resolution calling for incredibly relevant to world events, the portion people. On November 5, 2015, our Movement did the decriminalization of homosexuality. of the week of November 5 was Chayei Sarah. We it again. • 1977. The URJ and the CCAR passed their read of the incredible love between Rebekah and Amen, v’amen. first resolutions calling for human rights for ho- Isaac. Upon her first sight of Isaac, Rebekah is so B’shalom, mosexuals. smitten that she literally falls off her camel. Later, Cantor Michael

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Friday, Dec. 4 Parshat Vayeshev Saturday, Dec. 12 Friday, Dec. 25 Parshat Vayechi Services Led by Cantor Michael 9:00 a.m. B’nai Mitzvah families class Services Led by Cantor Michael 6:00 p.m. Tot Shabbat with Cantor 7:30 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service 7:30 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service 10:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service followed by oneg 11:30 a.m. Torah Study Saturday, Dec. 26 10:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service Saturday, Dec. 5 Friday, Dec. 18 Parshat Vayigash 11:30 a.m. Torah Study 9:00 a.m. B’nai Mitzvah families class 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Services led by Cantor with Cantor Michael 10:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service 11:30 a.m. Torah Study Saturday, Dec. 19 TBT Office CLOSURES Friday, Dec. 11 Parshat Mikketz 9:00 a.m. B’nai Mitzvah families class The TBT Office closes at 3:00 on 6:00 p.m. Community Hanukkah Dinner with Cantor 10:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service Thursday, December 24 and will be 7:00 p.m. Torah School Family Services closed on December 25. led by Rabbi Lotker and Cantor Michael 11:30 a.m. Torah Study

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President’s Message MEETINGs Liz Hoffman Ritual Committee Meeting Thursday, Dec. 3 at 5:00 pm Temple Beth Torah We must all have the courage volunteers headed by Alice Wertheim, with Marion Levine working with our many vendors. AA Meeting Every Thursday at 8:00 pm to tweak our behavior, our Brotherhood made the world’s best smelling (and Temple Beth Torah assumptions, and the roles we tasting!) latkes—there were reports of people being lured in from the parking lot by the smell Brotherhood Meeting/Dinner play in order to adapt to and alone! It was a wonderful community happening Monday, Dec. 7 at 6:00 pm flourish in our new reality. and a great fundraiser as well! Thank you to all Temple Beth Torah who helped make it happen. HR Meeting he Union of Reform Judaism recently held Thank you also to the many people who Thursday, Dec. 10 at 6:30 pm it’s Biennial in Florida. As with all Biennials, responded to the survey regarding the gift shop. Temple Beth Torah there were courses and workshops While we are still deciding the particulars it is T TBT Board of Directors regarding many of the issues facing the current very helpful to us to know that the majority of the congregation finds value in a physical gift shop Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7:00 pm Reform movement. One piece from the biennial Temple Beth Torah that speaks a lot to where many Reform temples, at TBT. We had 113 responses in the first 3 days, TBT included, find themselves today was a piece with 87% responding they wanted a gift shop of Planning Meeting written for lay leadership, by Marty Linsky called similar or larger size. 70% of respondents would Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 7:00 pm The Future of Reform Judaism: How can we lead in like to see an online component. We are still in Temple Beth Torah the early stages of evaluating these responses and challenging times? Social Action Committee In his article Linsky writes, “The leadership I cannot tell you exactly what the outcome will Thursday, Dec. 17 at 7:00 pm style, content, and perspective that created and be. Money, space, and especially volunteer staff Temple Beth Torah nurtured the Reform movement since its time all have to be factored in, but it is so helpful inception will not be the same as what it needs to us to know what the community is thinking. House Committee to more forward.” He notes that “adaptation is I am feeling very positive about the direction Thursday, Dec. 17 at 7:00 pm difficult because it means letting go of practices, we are headed. We will need to continue to Temple Beth Torah experiment and make course adjustments, but ways of being, behaviors, and even beliefs that Pro. Support Committee together we are making progress. have previously served us well. Not all of them Thursday, Dec. 17 at 7:30 pm must be left behind, but choosing which ones to L’Shalom, Temple Beth Torah abandon can be agonizing.” The TBT Board is very Liz *offsite event aware that these choices are as painful for our community as they are for us. Linsky acknowledges that “taking responsibility for inventing the future Transparent TBT is difficult because it means acknowledging that, The Bi-laws committee has been at with due respect, the people in positions of work on completing the revision of TBT’s Adult Israel Trip authority do not have all the answers. We/they do bi-laws. The new bi-laws should be ready Have you been not know what the Promised Land looks lie or for board approval at the next regularly thinking about a trip how to take us there” scheduled meeting. to Israel? We have As volunteer leaders, professional staff, and The board met with representatives of had requests for an congregants we must each look in the mirror and Netzel Grigsby Associates, Inc. regarding Israel trip for next think about what we have done, or not done that fundraising for the TBT renovation. year, possibly in Fall contributed to the current state of our movement Fern Perusse and the Ritual Committee 2016, and would like to see if there is and out temple. Is there something we could do, have worked diligently to make sure com- interest to create a Temple group! or do differently that would support the health plete coverage was provided during Rabbi We are excited about the interest this trip of our temple family in a more robust way. We Lisa’s sabbatical. is generating! Our interest has come from must all have the courage to tweak our behavior, adults 50s-60s, some of whom have traveled our assumptions, and the roles we play in order to Israel before, so our vision would be to to adapt to and flourish in our new reality. create an active trip that would combine That being said, we have some awesome “classic” Israel sites with new experiences. volunteer leaders and a community that is As a relatively small group traveling, we interested in what happens to TBT. Though we do, The Shofar is published 11 times per year, have the chance to tailor our trips to the at times, struggle with apathy, when we come by Temple Beth Torah, 7620 Foothill Rd., interests of participants, so…let Rabbi Lisa together great things are possible! I would like to Ventura, CA 93004-1125. Issue #11-2015. know if you have are even considering a personally thank all the volunteers for our Subscriptions for non-members are available trip to Israel in the upcoming year! at $25 per year. Hanukkah Boutique. We had a fabulous group of

TempleTemple bebetth torah shofar DFeeceMbrUarchmbAReYr 2013 20102015 | || A shKdar–Nisaislevaev–Tt–Adevnaret 5773 57705776 PPAAGGE 3 LEARN & ENGAGE by Berta Defren Steele Awake your inner Torah— Look for the flyers that give more details on our offerings and join us in discovering new ways to Come learn with us! live Jewishly and spiritually. Please note, unless otherwise indicated, classes are free for TBT members and $10 for non-members.

Tuesday, Dec. 1, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Coming in January Wednesdays, Jan. 13, 20, 27, Introduction to Kabbalah Feb. 3, 10, 17; 7-8 p.m. Join Rabbi Mike Lotker in Saturday, Jan. 9, 12:30-2:00 p.m. Conversational Hebrew for Beginners exploring the world of Shabbat Book Discussion and Potluck Gil Ramot, Modern Hebrew instructor at UCSB, Kabbalah. The December Join Deborah Pollack in a dis- will cover every day topics in getting through class is the last in a series cussion of Anzia Yezierska’s the day. This class is perfect for those with little that addresses the history Bread Givers. The book, sub- or no prior knowledge of speaking Hebrew. and practices of kabbalah. titled The Struggle Between a Please see flyer for the cost of this series. Father of the Old World and Tuesday, Dec. 15, 7:00 p.m. a Daughter of the New, is Tuesdays, Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2; 7 p.m. College Commons Live-streamed set in the 1920s amid the The Joys of Yiddish Language and Song conversation and dialogue pushcart peddlers of New Join Judy Gottlieb as she leads us in discov- This month’s conversation is Armed with Scrip- York City’s Lower East ering Jewish life as reflected in the Yiddish ture: Quran and Torah as Weapons in the War of Side. song. Learn some new songs, sing some old Ideas with Rabbi Tamara Eskenazi, Ph.D., and favorites, and hear recordings of recent and Rabbi Sarah Bassin. past singers.

Social Action News The 13th Annual Ventura County Jewish Jay Kosoff VENTURA COUNTY Film Festival gratefully acknowledges Sandra and Jordan Laby, our FESTIVAL SPONSORS, We wish everyone a Happy Hanukkah and a for their tireless support in bringing quality Wonderful New Year. Please think of making a films to our County. year-end donation to our Social Action Commit- www.vcjff.org Please be assured that your comments tee Fund. We use our funds wisely to assist those after each film are respected.A s such, we in need in our community, help Jewish refugees in have decided that, in addition to using Brown other lands, protect Jewish students from discrim- Save the Date Paper tickets, you may send in a check to the ination on our college campuses, and so much Temple office, writing in the Memo line FILM more. Temple Beth Torah has done much with Yule at the Shul FESTIVAL as well as writing FILM FESTIVAL your help and support. Thank you. Dec. 25, 12:30 p.m. on the envelope. See flyer for details. Our 2015 films are driven by humor. Our 2016 films reflect a wide variety of the human spirit. Some of these films will bring smiles/ laughter, some will bring tears and all will gen- erate discussion. 24 DAYS will have the addi- tional honor of having the French Consulate in attendance. The Polish Consulate will be in attendance for RAISE THE ROOF. How very exciting for our attendees to have such dis- tinguished people supporting our efforts! The enclosed flyer gives dates and information about the contents of each film. In addition, on February 20th, the uplifting documentary, NICKY’S CHILDREN, will be shown to all who sponsor the festival at the $300.00 level Save the Date and above. This also includes a dinner of fine SAC Mitzvah Day food and wine. What a deal! We look forward to being with you at Sunday, January 17, 2016 these grand films.

PAGE 4 December 2015 | Kislev–Tevet 5776 Temple beth torah shofar However, the most important aspect is that men from all walks of life and ages are welcome to our Brotherhood close-knit group. Ron Halpern If you are thinking about joining the Brother- hood, please contact me or let Martha know in the office. We would love you to come and break bread with us. I guarantee you will have a good The most important aspect is My initial volunteering consisted of helping to time and bond with many of us. We may even have build the Sukkah and serving on the House Com- a bottle of Lafitte de Rothschild Grand La Tour that men from all walks of life mittee as well as the Temple Board of Directors. 1991. No...I don’t think so. Perhaps some Chianti and ages are welcome to our A few years later I was invited to a Brotherhood with liver and fava beans. meeting. I didn’t know what to expect, but I soon L’shalom, close-knit group. found myself pleased and impressed with many of Ron Halpern the activities from raising money for scholarships, s the newly-elected First Vice President to cleaning projects, to recreational trips, to and a Brotherhood member for at least Brotherhood Brunches. At first, I was unsure if I Sign up to receive our weekly Aten years, I would like to share with you wanted to join, but I was accepted for who I am some of my thoughts on how I came to be an and welcomed by all. T’Kiah and Lifecycle active participant in one of Temple Beth Torah’s What can you expect from a Brotherhood notices by email. most rewarding groups. meeting? Well, there is always a delicious dinner First of all, when my family and I moved to accompanied by a nice glass of wine. There might Send your email address to Martha@ Ventura from Los Angeles in 1995, we were be a short amount of time for business. We may TempleBethTorah.com. heartily welcomed by the Pollacks who showed watch a sports program or have a personal talk us around Ventura and pointed out the beautiful on topics such as what it means to be Jewish or scenery and TBT on Foothill Road. We had recollecting our mothers. another positive encounter with TBT member Jay The Brotherhood is composed of many indi- Kosoff, who sold us window coverings. Within a viduals with different professions: retirees who few months, our family of five had joined, and were in diverse fields, doctors, lawyers, engineers, we’ve been enjoying being part of TBT’s dentists, sales people, social workers, teachers, a welcoming community ever since. U.S. Air Force pilot, and even some Uber drivers.

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Temple beth torah shofar December 2015 | Kislev–Tevet 5776 PAGE 5 Torah School Calendar Education & Family Programs Marisa Schrier Torah School on: Sundays, Dec. 6, 13 Wednesdays, Dec. 2, 9, 16 Each class is busy exploring Library made it possible for each family to go No Torah School on: home with a beautiful book about the Shema. Sundays, Dec. 20, 27 interesting concepts and Wednesday, Dec. 23, 30 Grade-Level Family Learning Days learning about new topics. Mishpacha: Please mark your calendar for the following Sundays, Dec. 6, 13 Grade Level Learning Days. he Torah School community has been busy learning, singing and having fun. 1st/2nd Grade 01/10/16 Our 1st Torah School Family Shabbat 3rd/4th Grade 02/07/16 T 5th/6th Grade 04/10/16 program was a great success. Chef Laura treated Tot Shabbat our families to a rugelah-baking lesson. It was Each class is busy exploring interesting Friday, Dec. 4, 6:00 p.m. great watching the kids concentrate on rolling concepts and learning about new topics. The TK/K their own sweet creations. Our Torah School stu- class has been busy working on their Shabbat dents singing added beautifully to the service and boxes and learning about the meaning of the the baked rugelah made for a special oneg. Shema. 1st/2nd Grades have been learning the Torah School Family Shabbat Hebrew letters and values that begin with Friday, Dec. 11 at 7:00 p.m. Torah School Family Shabbat Programs corresponding letters. 3rd/4th Grades are working Please make sure you join us on the 3rd Friday on individual Hebrew goals, learning synagogue of each month, for interactive and unique Shabbat etiquette and God. 5th/6th Grades are reading programs. Hebrew prayers, discussing prayer meaning and exploring new art techniques. 7th/8th have been 5:30 Family art experience discussing identity and creating self-reflecting art. 6:15 Bring your own dinner 9th/10th has been busy learning and growing with 7:00 Torah School Services Ressa, while Rabbi Lisa is on Sabbatical. On 11/01/15, TK/K got to take part in an Please join us on Wednesday, December 9, at amazing Family Learning Day. The TK/K parents 6:00, for our TBT Dinner & Community Candle spent the whole class session learning and bond- Lighting. Our amazing women of Sisterhood will ing with their child. Kids came in pajamas, ready be treating us to grilled cheese and tomato soup. to explore the Shema and other bedtime rou- There is no cost for this evening. R.S.V.P. to TBT tines. Families decorated pillowcases with the (805) 647-4181 Shema prayer and wrote special love notes for L’shalom, their children. The Jewish Federation and the PJ Marisa

PAGE 6 December 2015 | Kislev–Tevet 5776 Temple beth torah shofar we are thankful to the parents who attended. Both of our schools benefit from working to- Children’s World & TBT Preschools gether. This is accomplished by our staff members working together to achieve the common goal of Marion Levin-Welch ensuring each child’s experience is rewarding and educational. One of our most important goals is to empower children to be able to stand soundly Our parents are an important If you do not have a child or grandchild in the class and securely on their own. please join us anyway for this celebration at 9 am in Our parents are an important part of the ed- part of the educational journey Meister Hall. Call us at 805-647-3798 to let us know ucational journey to enhance each child’s Jewish sto enhance each child’s Jewish how many will be attending. knowledge and life. Working together, communi- In addition to celebrating Hanukkah this cating with each other and developing a relation- knowledge and life. month the children will continue learning the ship helps make this journey even more pleasur- blessings for various mitzvot, being thankful to able. The holidays are upon us. This time of year n the TBT preschool, Hanukkah songs, stories, G-d, learning and preparing for the future as each often adds additional festivities, time commit- dreidal making and cooking will be on the practices to be a “mensch” by building character ments and pressures. So, would it not be benefi- Iagenda for the first half of December. When you through the years. cial to take a deep breath and say thank you G-d? read this article the merriment will continue with I would like to say thank you to the parents of As we close 2015, we at the preschool wish parents and family being invited to a special the preschools for volunteering and sharing the each of you a very happy holiday season and may Hanukkah party December 2 with centers set up experiences at the Harvest Festival, bake sales, you enjoy all of life’s blessings. for kids to celebrate the season, a special take and gardening days, and treating teachers to goodies. Shalom, make a memory craft activity will be followed by On December 1st we enjoyed dinner at Sharkey’s Marion Levin-Welch, M.A. a sing along with parents, Marisa and the teachers. and a Hanukkah Program at Barnes and Noble,

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Below is a list of all funds you may wish to consider when making a donation to TBT: Annie Shapiro Torah School Fund Bank Family Library Fund Brotherhood Endowment Campership Fund Building Fund Cantor’s Music Fund Congregant Assistance Revolving Endowment (CARE) Fund General Fund Harold Dressler Chevra Fund Harris TBT Preschool Fund Israel In Our Hearts Jewish Film Festival Meister Youth Trip to Israel Fund Pavin Building Maintenance Fund Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund Ritual Committee Fund Social Action Committee Fund TBT Legacy Fund Torah School Campership Fund Torah School Scholarship Fund Youth Activities Fund

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LOOKING AHEAD How to reach us Professional staff Rabbi Friday, January 1, 2016 Lisa Hochberg-Miller New Year’s Day Phone: (805) 647-4181 Cantor Email: [email protected] Michael Anatole Saturday, January 9 Web: www.TempleBethTorah.com Director of Education and Family Programs Shabbat Morning Book group Marisa Schrier Cantor Emeritus Sunday, January 17 Temple Auxiliaries & Affiliates Ralph Moses z”l SAC Mitzvah Day Brotherhood Director of Early Childhood Education Monday, January 18 Bob Braitman (805) 647-4181 Marion Levin-Welch Dr. Martin Luther King Day Sisterhood Board of Directors Pam Small (805) 647-4181 Sunday-Monday, January 24-25 Officers Tu BiSh’vat Children’s World & TBT Preschools President Marion Levin-Welch (805) 647-3798 Liz Hoffman Senior Youth Group/VCTRY (9th–12th grade) Secretary/VP of Communications Judy Fleischman Herschel Colbert (805) 647-4181 VP of Governance Need Space on Junior Youth Group (6th–8th grade) Reanne Singer Your Bookshelf? Herschel Colbert (805) 647-4181 VP of Worship and Celebrations Bob Livingston UJA/Federation Now that Yom Kippur is over, and we VP of Finance Cheri DeKofsky (805) 647-7800 have new High Holy Day prayer books, you Joel Goldenberg might be asking “What do I do with the JFS Office VP of Facilities Gates of Repentance prayer book?” (805) 641-6565 Alan Kirschbaum Ada Feldman would like to gather all VP of Member Engagement the now unusable Gates of Repentance Allan Paskin prayer books, and find a dignified and/or VP of Education and Family useful new home for them. Sloane Burt So, please leave yours in the Temple’s VP of Adult Learning and Programs library, in the back of the library, on the Berta Steele right side when you enter (there is plenty VP of Community Check out the Shofar, photos, Alane Samuels of shelf space there). Put a note with the and lots more about TBT at book saying “for Ada Feldman.” She will Past President Representative www.TempleBethTorah.com. Alberto Kywi come and get the books. LIKE us on FACEBOOK! Member at Large Deni Jones

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