WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TEMPLE BULLETIN Volume 106, Number 2 • February 2019 From Alberto Valner, Temple President And So It Begins!

he final piece of Wilshire Boulevard Shoring and the mass excavation of the site has begun and will TTemple’s Glazer Campus master plan be followed by the installation of all site retaining walls and the has finally come to fruition. Construction building’s foundation system. As construction proceeds, we’ll began following its November 11 continue to present updates regarding its progress. groundbreaking ceremony, and the parking Meanwhile, the construction phase provides an ongoing lot at the east side of the sanctuary has series of educational opportunities for children attending Alberto Valner, begun its transformation into what will Brawerman East and the Erika J. Glazer Early Childhood Temple President become one of the city’s most spectacular schools, adjacent to the work site. The students are eyewitnesses buildings, the Audrey Irmas Pavilion. In the to what is certainly one of the most exciting construction weeks and months ahead, this corner of Wilshire and South projects in recent Los Angeles history. Harvard boulevards will undergo a massive metamorphosis, When the new building opens, in about two years, as a new center of activity rises to serve not only our Temple our community will have a state-of-the-art events center to members and their extended families but residents of the city accommodate activities and events running the gamut from and beyond. small meetings and b’nei mitzvot The sights and sounds of to weddings and major galas. The progress are apparent—protective new Pavilion will house a grand barriers, fences, office trailers, ballroom, a multipurpose room, gates, and new pedestrian patterns meeting rooms, a rooftop sky on campus are in place. MATT garden with panoramic views, and Construction, our general a world-class catering kitchen. contractor, has mobilized on-site, In addition, in partnership with and demolition and clearing of the Annenberg Foundation, the the parking lot has taken place. continued on page 2

This Month

ANNELIES Film Screening: IN PURSUIT OF TRUTH: A Grammy Award- nominated Oratorio by DOING JEWISH IS THERE ANYTHING UNIQUE James Whitbourn based on A STORY FROM GHANA The Diary of Anne Frank. ABOUT JEWISH VALUES? More on page 9

Generously performed by the Chorale Bel Canto. Sunday, February 10 Sunday, February 10 Wednesday, February 27 Glazer Campus (east) Glazer Campus (east) Irmas Campus west) More on page 9 9:15 a.m. More on page 8 4:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Torah Portion Miracles of Life Parashat Ki Tisa Exodus 30:11–34:35

fter the debacle of Moses’s first journey up and down were overwhelmed with emotion, or that we felt a deep Athe mountain, only to witness the betrayal of the entire connection to life itself. In those moments of illuminated nation at the Golden Calf, he returns for a second time awareness, we are fully alive with the light of life, as if with a new set of tablets. The Torah states: “Moses’s face connected to a universal source of energy. Whenever we was radiant from his encounter with God.” Aaron and the witness what is beyond words—the birth of a child, a first Israelites are awestruck and bow in reverence. Moses then step, a word, a smile, laughter and tears, the presence of loved instructs them concerning all that God had imparted, ones, the darkness of death and despair followed by the and when finished, he pulled a veil over his face. When he touch of a comforting hand—we encounter God. Often we returns to meet God “panim-el-panim” (face to face), he cannot name it without removing the veil. pulls the veil over his face once again. The Miracle of life is that we return over and over again When we encounter God, we say we have to seek God’s presence, face to face. experienced a moment of truth, or that we Cantor Don Gurney

Cover Story (continued) Brawerman Alumni Spotlight

Ben Shirken, building will also become home to a center of purposeful Mann Family Early aging for residents of our surrounding community, where Childhood Center they can enhance their lives through various activities and Class of 2002 cultural programs. and Brawerman Elementary School So, to all members of our Temple community, come Class of 2009, known take a look at the construction of the Audrey Irmas Pavilion by his stage name Ben Shirken, BES Class of 2009 and feel proud of being part of a congregation that has “Beshken,” was on a history of progress and civic leadership—just like our tour in Detroit when ancestors who had the vision and courage to build our interviewed for this Bulletin edition. For the last year, Ben, an historic sanctuary. electronic artist who sings and plays guitar, has been touring across the United States and Canada with Gus Dapperton. Alberto Valner, Temple President Ben’s love for music started in his days at Brawerman, when he played a cover of “Hey There Delilah” as Demetrius in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Ben went to secondary school at Windward and was in the jazz band there. He also played covers at b’nei mitzvot. Currently a senior at NYU, Ben is studying music production and business, working toward a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Recorded Music. His interest in being a DJ, producing music, and frequenting Low End Theory, a former contemporary beat music club in Los Angeles, got him into the electronic scene. We can’t wait to see what Ben does next!

2 Glazer and Mann Early Childhood Centers “God Is a Superhero!”

n our early childhood centers, we provide children with leapt up suddenly in excitement and shared, “The ‘Rab Guy’ Iopportunities to explore their thoughts, feelings, and ideas. and Jason, they know a lot about God; we need to ask them!” Play is a powerful and essential means for this to happen. Our spiritual development begins at birth, with the We find ways for children to voice their ideas and seek connectedness and trust an infant feels in being held, fed, understanding of their perspective. and cuddled by his parents. Toddlers’ spirituality reflects how In one classroom this year, the children were particularly absorbed they are in the wonder of creation. They want to interested in superheroes. The teachers gave the children space touch and explore everything. As children grow, they soak up to co-construct limits on superhero play and to compare the knowledge and love of God in lots of ways. Through our notions and beliefs about superheroes. As they discussed their daily teachings and interactions at school, we strive to guide the theories on different superheroes in our community, one child children in feeling connected to and loved by God. exclaimed, “God is a superhero!” Another child challenged that theory, “But God is so far away, he is up in the sky.” The children further explained that God is a superhero because “God helps people do things every day. Like fix people and fix toys and fix tools.” The children believe that God knows when people need help: “He answers people when they do a prayer...” and “God whispers something in your ear, and then you go do it.” Yet, they wanted more answers about God. One child

Brawerman Elementary School

#CampDayNeverStops: Brawerman Celebrates Tu BiSh’vat at Annual Camp Day

n January 23, 2019, the entire holiday of Tu BiSh’vat out in nature. OBrawerman Elementary School This year’s day of experiential learning community came together for another was a magnificent opportunity to exciting and joyful annual Tu BiSh’vat strengthen our East/West connection celebration. Traditionally held at Camp while enjoying less structured time Hess Kramer, this year’s event took place bonding with educators.” at Tumbleweed camp in the Santa Monica The Tu BiSh’vat activities led by Brawerman students embrace during t’filah. Mountains. Determined to maintain the WBT clergy taught students about the Camp Hess Kramer spirit despite the significance of the new year for the trees. relocation, Brawerman East and West students proudly wore Tai Poznanski and Noam Yosefi, Brawerman’s amazing visiting their customized WBT Camps T-shirts to “bring out the sun” volunteers from Israel, helped students feel close to traditions and create a spirited, “campy” feel. Together, they embodied the that mark the holiday in Israel. Surrounded by trees, WBT mantra, #KramerNeverStops. Camps Rabbi David Eshel and WBT Camps Assistant Director Tu BiSh’vat, or the “Jewish New Year of the trees,” Ari Kaplan led the community in a camp-style t’filah filled with originated as an ancient agricultural festival and is celebrated ruach. In addition to these enriching, educational moments, the on the 15th day of the month of Shevat. Today, many Jews camp day schedule included time for students to enjoy the ropes celebrate the holiday by hosting a Tu BiSh’vat seder or by course and rock wall, play Gaga, tackle the inflatable obstacle planting trees in Israel in honor of loved ones. course, try their hand at archery, and explore many other exciting “This holiday honoring the trees has always provided camp-style activities led by faculty from both campuses. the perfect opportunity for Brawerman students to enjoy The entire Brawerman Elementary School community the outdoors and experience the soul of WBT Camps while emerged refreshed and reenergized after their special day surrounded by natural beauty,” said Rabbi Elissa Ben-Naim, connecting to nature and camp traditions. Brawerman says Director of Jewish Life and Learning for Brawerman West. todah! to the Parent Association for its sponsorship of the day. “For years, our Brawerman kehillah has enjoyed the Jewish

3 Camps Camp: Stronger Than Ever

ur camp family is as strong as any family I know. You Oknow how I know that? When our camp rabbi, David Eshel, knew he was going to be in Israel through the month of December, he thought it would be meaningful to have a reunion event, especially given the recent fire damage to our camps. We have a Facebook group of our Israeli staff alumni from the last 20-plus years. Just a few weeks prior to the reunion event, Rabbi Eshel posted the details: “Friday, December 21. A hotel just outside of Tel Aviv. The conference room to the right of the check-in desk. T’filah. Shabbat dinner. Song session. Israeli dancing.” One hundred and five Israelis who worked at camp from as far back as the summer of 2001 showed up. Some of them That night with our family and friends, we shared the love and had been there for just one summer. Some of them brought their joy that camp fosters. That night I became certain that camp will significant others. Some of them brought their children. come back stronger than ever. Now there are more enjoyable ways to spend your time You know how I know that? Because that night, it wasn’t than driving nearly three hours through Israel just before winter, and I wasn’t in a conference room at a hotel in Tel Aviv. It Shabbat. But anyone who has been to camp also knows that there was summer, and I was at camp. are few more enjoyable ways to spend Shabbat than at camp. That Ari Kaplan, Assistant Director night we prayed, sang, and danced the way we have for decades.

Location Announced: Summer Camp 2019

The love and support you’ve shown since the fires are proof that camp is truly wherever we are. Camp creates lifelong friends, helps kids discover who they really are, and builds a community that loves each individual for their true self. We’re energized to keep fostering life-changing experiences in this new chapter of our camps’ history. We promised #CampNeverStops, which is why... We’re excited to announce that Summer 2019 for both Camp Hess Kramer and Gindling Hilltop Camp (clap clap) will be at Cal State University Channel Islands! The newest campus in the Cal State system is beautifully situated just 15 minutes north of Camp. Modern, scenic, warm and inviting, this site allows us to retain our outdoor programs while also embracing the state-of-the-art facilities a college campus offers. A combination of intimate activity spaces and large-scale natural settings gives us an exciting opportunity to bring the magic of camp to a new, yet similarly coastal home. The dedicated campus police will ensure your children are safe and carefree in private-accesss living spaces and activity areas. Kramer and Hilltop at CSU Channel Islands - Can’t Wait! Registration for this summer is open, and sessions are starting to fill up! Go to wbtcamps.org to secure your spot today! #KramerNeverStops #HilltopNeverStops

4 Religious School B’nei Mitzvah in Israel and Purim with a Purpose

o words can describe the experience of Nsharing b’nei mitzvah in Israel with Wilshire Boulevard Temple students, their families, and Rabbi Eshel and his family. It was truly a special experience, and nine of the b’nei mitzvah student participants were from the Religious School! A big thank you to the Goldhirsh-Yellin Foundation, who provided a generous subsidy for all students having their Bar or Bat Mitzvah in Israel, in memory of Bernard and Wendy Goldhirsh.

Our Israel B’nei Mitzvah Isabelle Matloff Ariella Villasenor Dylan Penn Kraus Samuel Copen Benjamin Liss Corbin Berghoff Andrew Goldman Dillon Wise Nathan Klein Nathan Kaufman Emily Levin Darcy Rubin Ella Blum Kushner Noah Gonen Rodriguez Samantha Reavis

Community is everything, and with Purim with a Purpose just around the corner, I hope you will continue to help support our efforts to reach more families and provide them with opportunities to participate in all that this IRMAS CAMPUS SUNDAY, MARCH 10 community has to offer. There is so much for GLAZER CAMPUS SUNDAY, MARCH 17 everyone. Sponsor Purim and “Buy a Bundle!” Support religious school scholarships while at RAISING FUNDS FOR RELIGIOUS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS WHILE PROVIDING GIFT BUNDLES OF BABY NECESSITIES, HOME ESSENTIALS, the same time supporting Karsh clientele. If every AND MOTHER’S DAY PAMPERING FOR KARSH CENTER CLIENTS. family sponsors at least one bundle for $36, we will reach our goal! More information is available at wbtla.org/purim. WBTLA.ORG PURIM Cathy Gordon, Head of Religious School /

5 Volunteer You Make a Difference

very week, Karsh Family Social Service Center volunteers During the annual Big Give, 460 individuals came Eand Wilshire Boulevard Temple congregants spend an together to prepare and share 1,000 Thanksgiving-meal bags average of 50 hours as Navigators at the Karsh Center, nearly for our neighbors, donate 48 pints of blood, and assemble 70 volunteer hours making and sharing sandwiches at the more than 100 no-sew blankets. And in swift response to our People Concern and packing food bags that they distribute community facing crises caused by the recent fires, volunteers at the Leanse Ratner Food Pantry. They average 25 hours per brought 20 Thanksgiving bags to Camp staff and donated week packing and delivering food bags and other critical items thousands of dollars in gift cards to help those impacted begin like diapers to clients through the Mobile Food Pantry. Across preparations for what’s next in their lives. all of our efforts to feed those in need, volunteer time results in We are so proud of the impact our volunteers made assuring that each week roughly 500 families and individuals in 2018, and the way that the Karsh Center continues to rest easier knowing where their grow through this dedication. next meal is coming from. Imagine what we can do Our dedicated volunteer together in 2019! attorneys, teachers, and What is the difference you conversation partners spend want to make this year? Contact an average of 26 hours each [email protected] to week working with vulnerable learn more. families on legal cases, The Karsh Center Team preparing students for their citizenship tests, and practicing English for job interviews and general access to resources.

Our Temple Family

Welcome to new Temple members… Lindsey Schiff-Abrams and Gregg Sultan and Kelly and Timothy Prather on the death of their grandmother, Estelle Silberkleit, and to great- Wallis Annenberg…Andrea Demarest and her children, Jack and Maya… grandchildren, Annabelle and Madeleine Sultan and Maxwell, Miles, and Hami and Tiffany Gabayan and their daughter, Serena…Jodi and Dana Taylor Prather…Tamara and Jeremy Miller on the death of her mother, Kravetz and their sons, Cole and Tyler…Aaron and Orit Michiel and their Cheryl Spivak, and to grandchildren, Graham and Jackson…friends and daughters, Rachel and Hannah… family of Shirley Weidman… Congratulations to… And to all immediate and extended family. Amanda and Ryan Davis on the birth of their daughter, Olivia James Davis, and to big brother, Wesley…Karen Robbins on the birth of her Wilshire Boulevard Temple Anniversary Milestones: granddaughter, Mikayla Reign Lerner…Nina Bolour-Peykar and Rambod Peykar on the birth of their twins, Emerson Landon Peykar and Everly Each month we recognize the milestone anniversaries of Wilshire Boulevard Charlie Peykar…Suzana and Jacques Tizabi on the birth of their daughter, Temple congregants. The years represent adult membership and do not include Eva Tizabi, and to big brothers, Cyrus and Darius…Gina and Joseph time as a child under a family membership. Congratulations, and thank you for Warsavsky on the birth of their daughter, Demi Warsavsky, and to big being part of this community! brother, Dylan… 30 Years…Inez R. Gelfand Condolences to… 20 Years…David and Alison Ullendorff Rachel Fleischer and Blake Collins on the death of her grandmother, 15 Years…Mark Littlestone and Allison Beale… Sophia Fleischer, and to great-grandson, Julian Collins…Dr. Andrew and Scott and Michele Rosenfeld Deborah Frank on the death of his father, Alan Frank, and to grandchildren, 10 Years…Steven and Nina Freund…David and Natalie Sarraf… Charlotte and Sydney Frank…Jennifer Maman on the death of her Scott and Kimberly Shane…Andrew and Laura Wasser grandfather, Paul F. Glaser…Brian and Lauren Baumwoll on the death of his sister, Susan Kluge, and to niece, Lily Baumwoll…Audrey Mandelbaum and 5 Years…Michael and Alexandra Berman…Kevin Blum and Anna David Moore on the death of her father, Leonard Bernard Mandelbaum, and Harari…Aaron and Susan Goldman…Alexander and Sonja Leventhal… to grandson, Avi…Don Schwarz on the death of his wife, Susan Schwarz… Paxon and Ronit Malloy…Karine Nissim Hirschhorn…Michael and Brian Shirken and Kirsten Seebohm Shirken on the death of his father, Stacy Sarner…Rony and Jennifer Shram…Eric and Kaitrin Simkin… Charles Les Shirken, and to grandchildren, Benjamin and Zoe… Josh and Lauren Spector…Justin and Sarah Urcis

6 The Big Give 2018

Katie Lipsitt and Mark Burton Kathy and Kevin Laxer Mr. and Mrs. Rafael Shpelfogel Ms. Susan Casamassima Karen Lazar Jennifer and Rony Shram Norman Chanes and Ronnie Shapiro Janet Lever Nancy Silberkleit Lina and Michael Cohan Susan and Bruce Levin Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Singer Jean F. Cohen Marsha and Fredrick Levin Sara and Larry Sloan Christopher Donohoe Lindsey and Jay Levine Kelly and Matthew Sloan Mr. and Mrs. Keith Dragoon Mr. and Mrs. Steve Levine Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Slotkin Mark Drooks and Leah Andreone Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Liberman Dr. and Mrs. Michael Soffer Debbie and Mike Ebrahimi Felicia Rosenfeld and David Linde Drs. Neta and Shahram Soroudi Mr. and Mrs. Robert Edelstein Avrum and Fredda Loewenstein Gail Spindler Bill and Susan Ehrlich Loris and Kory Lunsford Deborah and David Tractenberg The Honorable Mark H. Epstein and Mrs. Laura Denise and Judd Magilnick Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Tuch Ullman Epstein Ziba and Shahbod Mansoury Randee and Jon Turtle David and Stephanie Eshel Michael Markovitch Dr. and Mrs. Mark Vogel Choiwan and David Essey David and Lauri Martin Jeremy and Hila Wenokur Mr. and Mrs. Philip Feder Susan and Stephen Matloff Diana and Benjamin Winters Jenn and Todd Feldman Lindsey Goldburg and Alec McMordie Dr. Jessica Wisnowski Thank you to those who made a Mr. and Mrs. Joe Finci Leigh Stein and Joseph McNamara Jason Wolf donation to The Big Give. Thanks Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Finkle Hope Wintner and Ted Meisel Whitney Friedlander and Alexander Woo to your generosity, we were able to Tamara Funk Mr. and Mrs. Scott Menkus Arlene and David Yanover make The Big Give even bigger! Julie Engels and Craig Gerber Alexis and Michael Messinger Ryan B. Yatman Mrs. Jeanne Gerson Dr. and Mrs. Pooya Mobasseri Hofit De-Levie and Hanan Yochelman Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Glucksman Mr. and Mrs. Myron Morris Daniel Zack Anonymous Joan Goldfeder Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nadel Lauren and Daniel Zweben Anonymous Lyn Goldinger Elizabeth Naftali Nadine and Zachary Zysman Anonymous Inbal and Ron Gonen Dr. and Mrs. Elliot Nayssan Anonymous In Honor of: Kimberly and Adam Gottlieb Ms. Kimberly Novak Anonymous Laurence M. Bloch by Cheryl Bloch Robert and Lindsay Grant Suzanne Pair Anonymous Stuart Friedman by Mr. and Mrs. Barry Alexander Bruce Green and Mercedes Taha Adam Panish Anonymous Nina Guzman by Steven Grad Mr. and Mrs. Russell Greenman Greg Pimstone and Lauryn Harris Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Adashek Jim Major by Steven Grad Nancy and Ian Greenstein Mr. and Mrs. Robert Radoff Kimberly and Nathan Agam Mrs. Ronnye Grueber Howard Parmele Laurie Rauss by Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Silverman Joli and Andrew Altshule Judy Reidel and Alan Hamburger Natalie Ravan Cantor Lisa Peicott by David Fishman and Kathy Farkas and Chris Angel Mr. and Mrs. Adir Haroni Mr. and Mrs. Cory Rosenberg Robin Zucker Claudia and Roberto Apelfeld Dr. and Mrs. Sandy Heck Cyndi Sarnoff-Ross and Michael Ross Ethan Baer In Loving Memory of: Nora Kahenasa and David Heredia Jay Roth and Sherry Grant Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Baer Rosalie Simon Appel Deborah Iloulian Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Rozenberg by Mr. and Mrs. Hillard Gordon Ghazal and Houman Banafsheh Gabrielle Izralson Ann Rubin Arthur and Norma Daum by Todd and Kairavi Daum Mrs. Jayne Behman Mr. and Mrs. Glen Janken Ms. Francine Sanders Lola and Irwin Jameson by Ellen J. Creamer Natasha and Michael Bernstein Todd and Jami Kaltman Steve Sauer Jerry Markle by Ellen Pansky and Leland Reicher Marlene Berro Dr. and Mrs. Paul Kelson Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Schechter Mochi by Resa and Rabbi Stanley M. Davids Muriel Blankfort Joan and Warren Kessler Drs. Maskit and Gary Schiller Liesa Schiller by Ms. Maxine Keith Marjorie Blatt Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Klein Jerry Schwartz and Ruth Stoch Sam and Florence Tucker Mr. and Mrs. Adam Bold Dena Bloom and Robert Klyman Michael Scott and Barbara Fisher by Dr. and Mrs. Scott Tommey Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Bovill Lisa Kalin and Drew Kugler Michelle and Max Sharkansky Morrie and Dora Weinstein by Linda and Mr. and Mrs. Jared Breuer Eugene Weiss Jennifer and Emmanuel Labranche Sarah and Adam Sher Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Breuer Hana and Peter Zolman by Randy Taylor Judy Boasberg and Mark Landry Michael and Alicia Shewmaker

During the annual Big Give, 460 individuals came together to prepare and share 1,000 Thanksgiving-meal bags for our neighbors, donate 48 pints of blood, and assemble more than 100 no-sew blankets.

7 Upcoming Events

The Chorale Bel Canto Performs the Grammy Award-Nominated Annelies Sunday, February 10 4:00 p.m. Most of us know the story of Anne Frank through her Annelies (Anne Frank’s full first name) was created by diary, a radio play, and film, television, and stage productions. James Whitbourn, a renowned Oxford-educated English In recent years, a new way to tell her story—Annelies, a composer/conductor whose works are acclaimed on both Grammy Award–nominated oratorio based on her diary—has sides of the Atlantic. First performed in 2005, Annelies, which shined a new light on her heroic/tragic life. uses the written words of the Dutch teenager as the basis of Annelies was first performed in 2005 by the Royal a libretto, has 14 movements and is scored for soprano solo, Philharmonic Orchestra as part of the Home Office and the chorus, and a chamber orchestra featuring clarinet, violin, cello, BBC National Holocaust Memorial. Her Majesty The Queen and piano. It follows Anne’s experiences in Germany and in and the Duke of Edinburgh attended that performance, as hiding in the Netherlands, and is filled with her hopes, dreams, well as hundreds of Holocaust survivors in Britain. Of the and faith in a better world. concert premiere the following week, Daily Telegraph classical The cost of admission is $10. Admission is free for music critic Geoffrey Norris wrote, “The Royal Philharmonic Holocaust survivors, music students, and special guests! Buy Orchestra under Leonard Slatkin combined the diverse your tickets at annelieswbt.eventbrite.com. elements into a coherent context, and the standing ovation signified that the work had had its effect.” The Chorale Bel Canto of Whittier will presentAnnelies in Wilshire Boulevard Temple’s historic Sanctuary at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, February 10. Founded in 1982 by a group of Whittier College Choir alumni, the Chorale has performed all over the world.

AUDREY IRMAS PAVILION DONOR PROFILE

Audrey Irmas Pavilion donors describe their enthusiasm for Wilshire Boulevard Temple and how they envision the Audrey Irmas Pavilion will serve the community. Cindy Broder “About 20 years ago,” Cindy continued, “my mother For the last 28 years, passed from breast cancer. I was devastated. The very first call Cindy Broder has been a regular I received after returning from Mississippi was from Rabbi attendee at services and, more Leder: “Cindy, when are you coming in? I’m waiting to see recently, at classes and other you.” No clergy had ever done that for me. That was the Temple activities. Her experience moment when I knew I would become Jewish one day.” is both unique and uplifting. On January 17, 2018, Cindy officially converted. “The community here at Wilshire Boulevard Temple has When Rabbi Leder showed Cindy and her husband, always embraced me,” she said. “The rabbis, Cantor Gurney, Bob, the model for the Audrey Irmas Pavilion, it was an easy and members have always been kind and inclusive and made decision for them to support, and donate to, the project. me feel part of the Temple family.” “This new space is vital to the continued growth of our Cindy grew up Southern Baptist in Mississippi and congregation,” Cindy said. “It is our responsibility and privilege attended services three times a week plus “revivals.” Then many to do what we can to help and support the Temple. What years passed before she would be in any sanctuary, so it took better way to contribute to the continuing growth of our a while before she felt comfortable at services at the Temple. Temple than by supporting the Irmas Pavilion?” But, as she explained, slowly the words from the Torah readings The Broders are involved in a number of philanthropic began to sink in and resonate. “In Judaism, we reflect back on endeavors—in health care, education, the environment, and our lives each year to see where we missed the mark and how conservation. In addition to the Temple, particularly close to we can make amends, start anew, and become better, kinder, Cindy’s heart is her work with the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund more caring and active people,” she said. “The expression International, an organization committed to protecting and tikkun olam becomes a working part of our lives. What better studying mountain gorillas, along with the Grauer’s gorilla of way to live? the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

8 Upcoming Events For our complete calendar of events, please visit wbtla.org/events

BRAIN BOOT CAMP WITH THE REAL WORLD: THE JEWISH VIEW OF DR. ERICA FELSENTHAL FOOD, SEX, MONEY, AND POLITICS: FOUR Wednesday, February 6 10:00 a.m. CLASSES WITH DR. LEAH HOCHMAN Dr. Erica Felsenthal, clinical neuropsychologist and Wednesdays, February 20 and 27 10:00 a.m. community partner with the UCLA Longevity Center, Join Dr. Leah Hochman and explore the historical, religious, leads the third class in this series on brain health and cultural, social, and health implications of various topics. memory enhancement. February 20 and 27 explore food and sex, respectively. Hannah Gole, [email protected], (424) 208-8932 Hannah Gole, [email protected], (424) 208-8932 wbtla.org/programs/adults wbtla.org/programs/adults

CONVERSATIONS WITH SMART PEOPLE ABOUT JEWS WITH TOOLS NAVIGATING LIFE IN THE 21ST CENTURY SAVE Sunday, February 24, 7:30 a.m. FEB. 24, 2019 Thursday, February 7 7:30 p.m. We are proud to invite you toTHE make DATE a M This month’s conversation with top California thinkers difference and help build a home for a UST BE 18 in media, psychology, social science, journalism, and deserving L.A. family at Jews with Tools 2019! politics is moderated by Dan Schnur, and the topic is Elizabeth Green, [email protected], “The ‘Me’ Network: What the Dramatic Transformations of (213) 835-4654 News Media Means for All of Us.” karshcenter.org/jews-with-tools Hannah Gole, [email protected], (424) 208-8932 wbtla.org/events WOMEN OF WILSHIRE WORLD RELIGION SPEAKER SERIES: CHRISTIANITY IN PURSUIT OF TRUTH: IS THERE ANYTHING Monday, February 25 6:30 p.m. UNIQUE ABOUT JEWISH VALUES? In the fourth and final session of Sunday, February 10 9:15 a.m. the World Religion Speaker Series What are Jewish values and how can they enrich our (by women and for women over 50), Dr. Saba Soomekh lives? Join us for coffee, discussion, and enlightenment discusses Christian beliefs, church leaders, and how with Rabbi Stanley Davids. Christianity began as a Messianic Jewish moment and Hannah Gole, [email protected], (424) 208-8932 transformed into a global Church. wbtla.org/programs/adults Hannah Gole, [email protected], (424) 208-8932 wowreligionseries.eventbrite.com

JEWISH WOMEN’S THEATRE: FAMILY SECRETS Sunday, February 10 1:00 p.m. FILM SCREENING: DOING JEWISH: The season begins with secret stories of A STORY FROM GHANA youthful indiscretions, missteps, dishonest Wednesday, February 27 7:30 p.m. acts, and outright naughty activities that Full of surprises and delights, this make for a moving, eye-opening, and remarkable documentary is an exploration funny show that explores events only of the background and day to day lives whispered about—until now! of the Jews of Sewfi Wiawso, both at Hannah Gole, [email protected], (424) 208-8932 home and as they reach out to other Jews worldwide, wbtla.org/programs/adults struggling for acceptance and growth. Hannah Gole, [email protected], (424) 208-8932 wbtla.org/events Do you love to sing? Do you love Shabbat? Do you love your community? YOUTH CHOIR WITH CANTOR GURNEY Rehearsals at Irmas Campus WILSHIREADERS: AMERICAN PASTORAL Fridays from 3 - 3:30 p.m. Sundays from 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Thursday, March 14 7:30 p.m. Join Great Books facilitator Rochelle Ginsburg as we explore the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel American wbtla.org/programs/youth Pastoral by Philip Roth. Hannah Gole, [email protected], (424) 208-8932 wbtla.org/events Events and times subject to change. GLAZER CAMPUS (EAST) IRMAS CAMPUS (WEST) THE PEOPLE CONCERN FOOD PANTRY, SANTA MONICA CAMP HESS KRAMER CALL/EMAIL REGISTRATION REQUIRED ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION FREE OF CHARGE WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TEMPLE FEBRUARY 2019 Calendar of Events

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 Women's Torah Study Torah Study Shabba Dabba Shabbat Shacharit Soul Sounds Shabbat Nefesh

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Food Pantries Spousal Bereavement Brain Bootcamp with Conversations with Smart Shir Joy Shabbat Torah Study Support Group Dr. Erica Felsenthal People about Navigating Nefesh Torah Study Life in the 21st Century Youth Choir Shabbat Shabbat Shacharit Adult B'nei Mitzvah

10 Food Pantries 11 12 13 14 15 16 In Pursuit of Truth: Is There Anything Unique Spousal Bereavement Women's Torah Study Torah Study Support Group About Jewish Values? Shabbat Services Shabbat Shacharit Jewish Women's Theatre: Adult B'nei Mitzvah Family Secrets Nefesh Annelies: An Oratorio Performed by the Masterwork Chorale Bel Canto 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Food Pantries Spousal Bereavement The Real World: The Monthly Mah Jongg Torah and Lunch with Torah Study Support Group Jewish View of Food, Sex, Game Rabbi Leder Money, and Politics Shabbat Shacharit Adult B'nei Mitzvah Celebration Shabbat Shabbat Services

24 25 26 27 28 Food Pantries WOW World Religion Spousal Bereavement The Real World: The Speaker Series: Support Group Jewish View of Food, Sex, Jews with Tools Christianity Money, and Politics Adult B'nei Mitzvah SAVE Film Screening: FEB. 24, 2019 Doing Jewish: A Story THE DATE from Ghana M UST BE 18

Glazer Campus (Eastside): 3663 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90010 For more information, including time and location, on all Irmas Campus (Westside): 11661 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles 90064 of the events in this calendar, visit wbtla.org/events The People Concern Food Pantry, Santa Monica Events and times subject to change. Service time different than usual - please check online Tributes

RABBI EDGAR F. MAGNIN FUND EACH ONE HELP ONE FUND Dr. and Mrs. Mark Tarica Mr. and Ms. Thomas Teicholz In Honor of: Dana and Casey Federman Steven and Ellen Jackson Diana and Ben Winters Cheryl Bloch by Laurence Bloch Mr. and Mrs. Tom Juda In Honor of: In Loving Memory of: Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Magnin Elissa Ben-Naim by Laura Stein and Samuel Goldfeder Konstantyn Baruch by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Chinski Brian and Roya Milder Mandy and Todd Giroux by Marian Brown Paul Baum by Rena and Alexander Merino Rabbi Susan Nanus Ravi L. Joseph’s bar mitzvah by Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Cohen Gordon Bodek by Ed Moss and Marnie Bodek Joseph and Cantor Lisa Peicott Patty and Marc Myers by Marian Brown Katrina Braun and Alexander Braun by Drs. Maskit and Gary Cheryl Sanders Schiller Scott and Ali Myers by Marian Brown Rabbi Beau and Ashley Shapiro Mark C. Caine by Neil and Jenna Parris Frances Nova and Elizabeth Green by Margot Frankel Mr. Richard Smooke Harvey Cammer by Robert Ellin Mara Ferman Pressman by Hamlin Emory and Virginia Morris Mr. and Mrs. Michael Solomon William S. Cohen by Mr. and Mrs. Mark Louchheim Melvin and Yvonne Rogow’s wedding anniversary by Rae Berger Seth Toybes Gussie Dancer by Robert Dancer Rabbi Beau Shapiro by Vicki and James Mercer Ashley and Cory Wenter Goldie Gelfand by Mrs. Arline Gelfand In Loving Memory of: Joan Goldsmith by Laurence Bloch In Honor of: Barry Chasen by Doryann Chasen Albert Harris by Mrs. Rita Harris Don Gurney and Rabbi D. Eshel by Deborah Dragon and Julius Feldstein by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Feldstein Justin Goldstein Darrelle Hirsch, Irving Hirsch, and Eugene Hirsch Natalie Ferman by Hamlin Emory and Virginia Morris by Mr. Donald Hirsch Rabbi Steven Leder by Jay Roth and Sherry Grant Jean Hartman by Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Loeb Hilda Keith by Dr. Arthur Keith Donald B. Levy by Marsha and Fredrick Levin Anita Hirsh by Elizabeth Naftali Jerome Kunik by Fred Kunik and Susan Greenberg-Kunik The Rubin family by Renee Barnow Stan Kaltman by Jami and Todd Kaltman Leonard Leder by Ms. Ronnie Reade In Loving Memory of: Martha Kline by Joan Redlich Helen Levin by Dr. and Mrs. Phillip Levin Edgar Aftergood by Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Bovill Florence Kulwin by Mrs. Diane Dresser Josef Lipsky by Mrs. Helen Smerling by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nadel Chong Man Lee by Ann Rubin Anna Malin, Arthur Malin, Norman Malin, and Milton Malin Lillian Lee by Nancy Silberkleit Herman and Shirley Levitt by Bob and Alicia Levitt by Dr. Naomi Malin Liesa Schiller by Helen Bayer Norman Malin by Mr. and Mrs. Michael Price Stanley Meyer by Helen Lewis Rhonda Mandel by Joel Mandel TIKKUN OLAM SOCIAL ACTION FUND Phillip H. Rauss by Laurie Rauss Helen Rose by Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Schenck Mark Meyers and Lee Reinman by Natalie Stein In Loving Memory of: Rose Morhar by Mr. and Mrs. Glen Janken Walter Schwartz by David Schwartz Julius Feldstein by Mr. and Mrs. Phil Bubar Milance Nadzakov by Suzana and Jacques Tizabi Sam and Florence Tucker by Dr. and Mrs. Scott Tommey Florence Goldstein by Mr. and Mrs. Jared Breuer Robert Newmyer by Mrs. Deborah Newmyer DISASTER RESPONSE FUND Lorene Randall by Dr. and Mrs. Neil Haas CARING COMMUNITY FUND Harriet Reade by Ms. Ronnie Reade In Loving Memory of: In Loving Memory of: Irving Sager by Ms. Ronnie Reade Burton Jay Berson by Dr. and Mrs. Robert Berson Eleanor Blum by Dr. Lisa Blum and Ms. Susan Rodriguez Joan Saunders by Mr. Norman Saunders Leonard Leder by Carol Krasne Liesa Schiller by Myra and Alain Gabbay Rabbi Beau Shapiro for officiating at Max Lurie’s bar mitzvah MEREDITH FISHMAN MEMORIAL FUND by Mr. and Mrs. Barak Lurie Barry Solomon by Mrs. Nicole Solomon Richard Sonnenberg by Susan J. Bergman In Loving Memory of: Jeanette Pastor and Marion Fishman by Mr. Richard Fishman KARSH FAMILY SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER FUND Julius Weisstein by Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Mindlin Harris Hartman and Greg Clark Rosalie Witz by Dr. and Mrs. Paul Crane HARVEY J. AND SYBIL FIELDS EDUCATIONAL Mr. and Mrs. Bernd Givon Laura Grover and Steve Hochman CLERGY FUND SCHOLARSHIP FUND Mrs. Joyce Powell Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Meadow In Loving Memory of: Jonathan Silberman and Debra Fields Tamara and Jeremy Miller Bernard Kislin by Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Heskel In Loving Memory of: In Loving Memory of: John W. Riskind by Mrs. Saredel Riskind Miriam Baron by Frank Baron Sidona Gordon and Virginia Sweet by Monte Gordon KLEIN FAMILY FUND FOR MANN FAMILY EARLY Selma Becker by Jane Hirsch Joseph R. Hecht by Mrs. Ann Saltzman, Judy Spigelman, and grandchildren CHILDHOOD CENTER Bud Cohen by Jean F. Cohen Harold Perliter by Ellen and Charles Perliter David Hillard Lola and Irwin Jameson by Ellen J. Creamer Werner Schott by Ronald Schott In Loving Memory of: Martin Young by Jamie Young Florence Solomon, Abe Solomon, Laura Pashkow, William Sheldon Andelson by Mr. and Mrs. Arlen Andelson Pashkow, and Fred Pashkow by Mrs. Margaret Pashkow WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TEMPLE CAMPS BRAWERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Eric Samuel PRAYERBOOK DEDICATION AND PUBLICATION FUND In Loving Memory of: KEHILLAH COMMUNITY CAMP FUND Matthew Berk by Nadine and Zachary Zysman Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Adelsberg In Loving Memory of: Judith and Arnold Alban Milton K. Grey by Dr. and Mrs. Alan Fogelman BRAWERMAN ENDOWMENT—NADINE BREUER Mr. and Mrs. Alan Aronson Lena Laska by Dr. Mark Laska In Loving Memory of: Elaine Asa Shirley Schwartz by Dr. and Mrs. Alan Fogelman Fred Ehrlich by Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Breuer Carla Axelrod MUSIC PUBLICATION FUND Donna and Jay Bartley FOOD PANTRIES FUND Dr. and Mrs. Stanley Bassin In Honor of: Anonymous Dr. and Mrs. Neil Berkman Don Gurney by Marsha and Fredrick Levin Rand and Carol April Milt Bernard Lisa Peicott by Mr. and Mrs. Barak Lurie Barry and Betty Bergsman Marc Binenfeld and Julie Miller In Loving Memory of: Marjorie Blatt Ava Bise Philip D. Forman by Barry Forman and Andrea Pflug Jean Cohen Rochel Blachman Lucille Epstein Nancy K. Boyd PULPIT FLOWER FUND Robert S. Harris John Bral In Loving Memory of: Harris Hartman Mrs. Marjorie Bressler David Hillard Arthur G. Gardner by Mr. and Mrs. Steven Gardner Vladimir and Irina Bronshteyn Laura Grover and Steve Hochman Lisa Walder by Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Walder Dr. and Ms. Paul Brown Martin Jannol and Susan Adler Jannol Rhonda Buck AUDREY IRMAS PAVILION Dena Bloom and Robert Klyman Harris Hartman and Greg Clark Leslie and Jack Kavanaugh Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Leevan Congregation Kol Ami Randy and Daniel Lee Linda and Marvin Lotz Bruce Cooperman and Jay-Jo Portanova Margaret Maier In Loving Memory of: Mr. and Mrs. Erik Dahlerbruch Cary and Linda Meadow Ms. Dorothy Dorskind Leonard Leder by Mr. and Mrs. Burton Epstein by Mr. and Mrs. David Felsenthal The Mindling-Schulman Family Foundatin Mr. and Mrs. Alan Ehrenkranz Mr. and Mrs. Donald Motley Rabbi and Mrs. Stephen Einstein BUILDING LIVES David Pekelney Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Eisenberg In Loving Memory of: Mr. and Mrs. William Phillips Craig and Carolyn Enenstein Caesar Kersten by Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Saul Betsy and Scott Sandler Mr. and Mrs. David Epstein Stacy and Michael Sarner Richard Feifer Bob and Sandy Schwartz Jonathan Fener Continued on page 14

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Mr. and Mrs. Michael Flagg Vera Salomons DR. JEROME TOBER FUND FOR Randy Friedman Ms. Paulette Sands ARTISTIC EXPRESSION Mrs. Adrienne Fuhrman Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Saul Anonymous Anne Geffner Andrea Schall-Hammer Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Gersh Mr. and Mrs. Alan Schlossberg CAMP RECOVERY FUND Mrs. Jeanne Gerson Dr. and Mrs. Roger H. Schuster Rabbi and Mrs. Alan Alpert Alison and Seth Gettleson Gary Schwartz Honey Amado Janet Gilmore Jenna Schwartz Ms. Judy Bain Andrea Gladstone Jolayne Service Alan and Pam Bergman Mr. and Mrs. Steven Good Brian and Julie Shane Karen Bernstein Monte Gordon Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Shapiro Ellen Biderman Jared Graham Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shapiro Mel Birken Mr. and Mrs. Warren Grant Caren and Rick Sheckter Harvey Blau Debbie Greene Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Silberman Bonfire Funds Inc Pam Greer Dr. and Mrs. Gil Solomon Jessica Brown Mrs. Janet Gross Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Somer Central Synagogue Mr. and Mrs. Denis Grunfeld Florence Stark Jacob Cohen Mr. and Mrs. John Harris Mitchell Sussman Pamela and Loren Cohen Martha Hartley Mr. and Mrs. Mark Tarica Mr. and Mrs. Marc Cohen Ron Holland and Diana Tash Dorothy Towvim Jordan Cohn and Sigma Delta Tau at Tulane University Marsha Jacks Seth Toybes Congregation Etz Chayim Mr. and Ms. Lee Jacobi Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Trontz Darlene R. Coombes Dana Jacobs Gerry and Ellen Wacker Customink LLC Jewish Community Foundation of Central Pennsylvania Prof. Hal Stern and Hara Waldman Corey Cutler Adam and Julie Jonas Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wall Sarah Evans Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Kabrins Andrew and Laura Wasser Nan Feldon Mr. and Mrs. Evan Kaizer Mr. and Mrs. Alan Weil Dr. and Mrs. Ira Felman Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kaminsky Ms. Sharon Weil Mr. and Mrs. Jerrold Fink Mr. and Mrs. David Karron Ms. Sylvia Weisenberg Robert and Jana Fore Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Katz Linda and Eugene Weiss Sherrill Fortinberry Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kaufman Phyllis Kramer Wolf James Gilbert and Susan Orbuch Dr. and Mrs. Mark Kaufman Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Wolpoff Adam and Lisa Glick Stuart Kelman Mr. and Mrs. Gary Yaggy John and Carlin Glucksman Amanda Kelson Eden Zigman Mr. and Mrs. Zev Gobst Morris and Debra Kessler In Honor of: Judith Siegel and Michael Goldstein Mr. and Mrs. Jon Kline Jennifer Gore Michael Albaum and Jeffrey A. Brian Albaum Dolph Kornblum by Mr. and Mrs. David Albaum Judith Gregoire Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kosmal Eisenberg family and grandchildren by Ilene Eisenberg Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Gronich Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Kouffman The Enenstein family by Stewart Fleishman Mrs. Janet Gross Stephanie Krajchir Ilene and Stanley Gold by Mr. Charles Gold Dr. and Mrs. Robert Gross Jennifer and Josh Kramon Esther Goldberg by Eleonora and Brian Goldberg Christopher and Rhonda Holabird Cheri and Bob Lauterbach Salli Harris and Marilyn Brown by Susan Howard Mr. Huebscher Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lawrence Gail T. Levy by Mr. and Mrs. Mark Steres Mr. and Mrs. James Hurl Emil Lawton and Cynthia Frumhoff Gabe and I. Samek by Allison Samek Paul and Faye Jeser Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Letter Journey B. Shapiro by Jon Shapiro Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Levy Samuel Snow’s bar mitzvah by Melissa and Jordan Cassel Rabbi Susan Goldberg and Brian Joseph Donald and Jane Light Alfred Wolf by Rabbi and Mrs. Jerrold Goldstein Dr. and Mrs. Paul Kelson Mr. and Mrs. Martin Locke Dan Wolf by Terry Friedman and Elise Karl Amanda Keston Mr. and Mrs. David Lockman Martin and Tara Kloner In Loving Memory of: Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Louis Esther Krisman Alexander P. Berks by Denise Wiesner-Berks Mr. and Mrs. Gary Luboff The Lee and Louis Kuhn Foundation Fred Ehrlich by Bill and Susan Ehrlich Dr. and Mrs. Ezra Maguen Eric and Wendy Levine Charles “Chuck” Feldman by Mrs. Diane Dresser Mr. and Mrs. Steven Mandel Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Liber Tobias Kotzin by Joseph Kotzin Craig Marantz by Ted Kotzin Andrew and Tally Lippman Judge and Mrs. Alfred L. Margolis Leonard Leder by Mrs. Diane Dresser Ms. Sharon Loftspring Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Mathews Clara Segal and Harry Segal by Dr. and Mrs. Robert Shaw Lucky K. Lynch John Medici and Marcia Streitfeld Dr. Irma Sparer by Bill and Susan Ehrlich Jessica Mayerson Dana Meiselman Timothy McNutt Brent and Hilleri Merritt RABBI ALFRED WOLF CAMPERSHIP FUND Joe Menashe Mr. and Mrs. Darrow Milgrim In Honor of: Jodi Miller Rachel Morrison Marc Miller Leadership 76 by Dr. Lori Siegal Mr. and Mrs. Steve Mindel Paul and Debbie Olshan Mark Moskowitz In Loving Memory of: Mr. and Mrs. Steven Olshan Mark Moss Alfred I. Coleman by Dr. and Mrs. Paul Kelson Adam Panish Brian Navis Geraldine Nacht by Mr. and Mrs. George Nagler Selene Patterson Dr. and Mrs. Tom Neuman Max Stoller and Rose Barshap by Mrs. Irving Barshap Mr. and Mrs. Robert Penner Nancy Barwig and Paul Nicksic Andrea Peterson RICHARD BARASCH BBQ/PICNIC AREA FUND Marty Nislick Mark and Shari Pollock Susan Okun In Loving Memory of: Jack Polson Mr. and Mrs. Brad Pearl Janine N. Barasch by Mr. Stephen Barasch Pamela Poster Andrew Perry and Cara Tapper Amy Power Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Rappaport ROBERT SHAPIRO CAMPERSHIP FUND Michael B. Raber Mitchell Reback and Cathy Costin In Loving Memory of: Elham Raker Paul and Stephanie Reisz Arline Shapiro by Hon. and Mrs. Norman Shapiro Paul and Stephanie Reisz Mr. and Mrs. Peter Rhein Robert Shapiro by Mr. and Mrs. Burton Epstein The Rosenberg and Donovan families Andrew Richmond Dr. and Mrs. Scott Rowen Ms. Ellen Riley CHARLES BENDIT CAMPERSHIP FUND Samis Foundation Rabbi and Mrs. Stephen Robbins In Loving Memory of: Dan and Jill Schecter Mr. and Mrs. Howard Rootenberg Isadore Bendit by Mrs. May Bendit Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Schoenfeld Lesley Rose Mr. and Mrs. Jason Schulhofer Mr. James Rothman ANN AND SAM BERNSTEIN CHILDREN’S Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Shanus Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Rowan LIBRARY FUND Sarah Shpall Pamela and Clifford Rowe In Loving Memory of: Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Siegler Debra Ruby Rhona Chorna by Stephen and Lisa Chorna Mr. Richard Smooke Dr. and Mrs. Elliot Sainer Dorothy Snyder Continued on page 15

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Mr. and Mrs. Loren Sokolow Jonathan Spoke and the Youth Philanthropists of Merage Jewish Community Center Mike Stone Mr. and Mrs. Ed Streeter GOLF TRIP WITH Mr. and Mrs. Steve Sugerman Shay-El Tamir Temple Beth El of Fort Myers Inc Temple Beth El of South Orange County RABBI BEAU SHAPIRO Mr. and Mrs. Ted Teweles David and Deborah Trainer GOLF TRIP WITH Dr. and Mrs. Marshall Turner University Synagogue Sisterhood Lindsay Vaisman Mr. Robert Wirtschafter RABBI BEAU SHAPIRO Laurie Allen and Michael Wolf Phyllis Kramer Wolf Stuart and Susanna Wolfe Adam and Stephanie Zane Mr. and Mrs. Marc Zev In Honor of: Julia Barrett by Hannah Silverman Zoey Greenwald’s bat mitzvah by Abbey Herman by Kara Villalobos Susan Adler Jannol by Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Adler Zoe Raynor by Mr. and Dr. Lynn Raynor Ethan Shall’s, Jacob Cohen’s, and Ravi Joseph’s bar mitzvahs and Adira Ziberman’s bat mitzvah by Jamie and Douglas Lynn AUGUST 8-11, 2019 Sam Snow’s bar mirtzvah by Ruby Doyle Jonathan Stark by Marvin Smotrich BANDON DUNES GOLF RESORT • BANDON, OREGON In Loving Memory of: Robert and Bertha Arkush by the Poole and Schwartz families For questions or more information, contact [email protected] or call (424) 208-8930 Alan Belinkoff and Susan Schwarz by Mr. and Mrs. Donald Schwartz Chuck Feldman by Rhonda Schwartz AUGUST 8-11, 2019 Yona Kellman by Adam Westerman Gary Weiner by Merle and Arnie Weiner Rabbi Alfred Wolf by Neil and Robin Kramer BANDON DUNES GOLF RESORT • BANDON, OREGON For questions or more information, contact [email protected] or call (424) 208-8930 FOOD PANTRIES Underwritten by Laura Grover and Steve Hochman Dena Bloom and Robert Klyman FISHING TRIP Bob and Alicia Levitt Vicki and James Mercer Elizabeth Naftali Sponsored by: Cary and Linda Meadow WITH RABBI LEDER Mr. & Mrs. William Phillips Thank you to those individuals and families who have chosen either to underwrite ($1,000) or sponsor ($500) a week of food. If you are interested in joining this effort, please contact Rabbi M. Beaumont Shapiro at (424) 208-8930 or email [email protected].

Mitzvah go’reret mitzvah—doing a mitzvah leads to doing more.

Thank you to Canter’s Deli, Brooklyn Bagel, Noah’s Bagel Larchmont, and Western Bagel West L.A., for their weekly donation of bread to our Food Pantries. AUGUST 2-5, 2019 THE LODGE AT PALISADES CREEK • IRWIN, IDAHO To register, contact [email protected] or call (208) 483-2222

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Schedule of Shabbat Worship & Study

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Women’s Torah Study Shir Joy Shabbat Women’s Torah Study Celebration Shabbat Rabbi Nanus Rabbi Leder and Cantor Peicott Rabbi Nanus Rabbi Leder and Cantor Peicott 12:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

Shabba Dabba Youth Choir Shabbat Shabbat Services Shabbat Service Rabbi Goldberg Rabbi Shapiro and Cantor Gurney Rabbi Eshel and Cantor Peicott Rabbi Eshel and Cantor Gurney 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

Soul Sounds Shabbat Service SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Rabbi Nanus and Cantor Gurney SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Rabbi Nanus and Cantor Gurney 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Torah Study Torah Study Terumah Nefesh Ki Tisa Nefesh Rabbi Brody Slome Rabbi Goldberg and the Nefesh Band Rabbi Gellman Rabbi Goldberg and the Nefesh Band 9:00 a.m. 7:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Service SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Shabbat Services SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Bat Mitzvah of Ruby Block Bar Mitzvah of Matthew Michaels Rabbi Leder and Cantor Gurney Torah Study Rabbi Leder and Cantor Gurney Torah Study 10:00 a.m. Tetzaveh 10:00 a.m. Mishpatim Rabbi Fox Rabbi Brody Slome Nefesh Bat Mitzvah of Olivia Potruch 9:00 a.m. Bar Mitzvah of Noah Gonen 9:00 a.m. Rabbi Goldberg and the Nefesh Band Rabbi Eshel and Cantor Peicott 10:00 a.m. Shabbat Service 10:00 a.m. Shabbat Service B’nei Mitzvah of Nathan Kaufman and B’not Mitzvah of Sabrina Martin and No morning service at Irmas Campus Jordan Kleinberg Stella Spound Rabbi Eshel and Cantor Gurney Rabbi Shapiro and Cantor Gurney Hineni B’nei Mitzvah 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Bat Mitzvah of Esme Goldman Rabbi Goldberg and Cantor Gurney No service at Irmas Campus No service at Irmas Campus 4:30 p.m.

Bar Mitzvah of Myles Prather Rabbi Shapiro and Cantor Peicott 4:30 p.m.

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