WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TEMPLE BULLETIN Volume 105, Number 10 • November 2018 1,000 Acts of Thanksgiving Kindness

ilshire Boulevard Temple is privileged to have some turkeys equal a marvel. Of even greater import is what these Wof the most glorious sacred spaces in the country. Our turkeys and pies become for those who receive them, as well as voices, instruments, words, and prayers for those who distribute them. It is through rise to the top of the magnificent dome this transformation that our parking lot in the Magnin Sanctuary on High Holy becomes, on Sunday, November 18, another Days, Shabbat, and at b’nei mitzvah. Our sacred space for our community. children’s questions, ideas, and laughter In a collective act of loving kindness, bless the classrooms of our many schools. we will pack those turkeys and pies, along Our presence, our history, our identities, with canned vegetables, rolls, and other and our coming together make each of these trimmings, into 1,000 family-of-four spaces sacred—and integral to the values of dinners. We will distribute these to our this community. neighbors, bringing together hundreds of This month we come together to our own families to volunteer and provide sanctify a more unusual space: our parking 1,000 other families with Thanksgiving lot! And while it may not be our most dinner for their homes. traditionally sacred space, and it may This year we are fortunate to have not have the same communal history received a generous donation that will help as our sanctuary, each November it cover our costs, but we are still counting becomes the vibrant and joyous home on your assistance to help us feed those in of our annual Big Give, and the center need—a donation of $25 covers the cost of great impact for our community of of one meal for a family of four. Please join neighbors. If you have ever volunteered our congregation in sharing a Thanksgiving at the Big Give, you know that 1,000 dinner with our neighbors by going to pumpkin pies and 1,000 Thanksgiving karshcenter.org/biggive.

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WOW SPEAKER SERIES WORLD WilshiREADERS: RELIGIONS And After the Fire FEATURING DR. SABA SOOMEKH

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Monday, November 5 Tuesday, November 6 Thursday, November 8 Irmas Campus (west) Irmas Campus (west) Irmas Campus (west) More on page 6 6:30 p.m. More on page 6 8:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Torah Portion “Why Me?” Parashat Toldot Genesis 25:22

ut the children struggled in her womb, and she said: Kabbalah teaches that everything happens for a reason and “B‘If this is so, why is this me?’ ” has a deeper meaning, this is not a concept that is easy for These are the words Rebecca utters when she finds most people to accept. herself pregnant at the beginning of Parashat Toldot. After Hasidic master and great-grandson of the Baal Shem waiting for almost twenty years to conceive, Rebecca discovers Tov, Rabbi Nachman of Breslov viewed suffering as a natural that she is going to have twins, but it is not the blessing that part of life and necessary for the growth and elevation of the she expected. The text reveals that “the children struggled in soul: “When the time comes for a person to rise from one her womb,” and commentator Rashi explains, “the pain was level to the next, he must first experience a fall. The whole great.” Something is terribly wrong, and Rebecca is not filled purpose of the fall is to prepare for the ascent.” Furthermore, with the joy and celebration she anticipated, but rather with the great kabbalist and philosopher Rabbi Moshe Chaim suffering, anxiety, and apprehension. Luzzatto suggested that “Suffering is meant to motivate Heartsick and in agony, Rebecca asks a universal a person and awaken his heart to repent.” They have a question of the human condition: “Why me?” This point. When we are suffering, our concern with trivialities existential query is one that we all recognize, and one disappears, as we suddenly comprehend what is truly that most of us have experienced when in pain—whether important and often reevaluate and refocus our lives toward physical, emotional, or spiritual: “What did I do to deserve those values. this? Why is this happening to me? Where is God?” Is this comforting to someone who has lost a child or Rebecca was able to turn to God and receive an answer; been struck with cancer? I’m not sure. However, as noted this rarely is the case today. Trying to understand the reason neurologist and psychiatrist Viktor Frankl discovered as a for suffering is an extremely difficult challenge. What can Holocaust survivor, suffering is bearable if it has meaning. If ever justify the injury or death of a loved one, the onset of we cannot receive a direct answer from God like Rebecca did, illness, the loss of one’s home or livelihood? Throughout perhaps we can ponder these encouraging words from Rabbi the centuries, Jewish sages, scholars, and philosophers Nachman: “Try to understand this.... No matter how far you have wrestled with these questions. Some of their fall, never allow yourself to be discouraged. Remain firm and responses—either blaming the victims or advising us resolute and pay no attention to the fall at all, because in not to challenge God’s wisdom—have often been the end it will be transformed into a great ascent.” unsatisfying to modern Jews. And though the Rabbi Susan Nanus

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Your generous donations contribute to the 1,000 full Thanksgiving dinners that we have provided each year since the Big Give started ten years ago. It is with great pride that we have accomplished this for the last nine years, and with hope that we ask for your support and commitment once again this year. A few hours of your time on November 18 will help make a Thanksgiving-to-go for the families we serve. Thank you for all you do for our neighbors. Elizabeth Green, Associate Director of Volunteer Engagement, Karsh Center

Your assistance helps us feed our neighbors in need. Donate by visitng karshcenter.org/biggive, and/or join us on November 18 as we prepare Thanksgiving dinners. Visit biggive2018.eventbrite.com to volunteer.

2 Camps Welcome Grandcampers!

his Sukkot, we hosted our first ever Grandparents/Special timeless Jewish tradition of schmoozing over a nighttime nosh. TFriends and Grandchildren Camp Weekend at Camp By the end of the weekend, participants were buzzing about Hess Kramer. doing it again next year. Visit wbtcamps.org/grandparent-camp Kids often interact with their grandparents at family to join the interest list! functions where their parents are in attendance. This special Registration Now Open for Winter and Summer Camp! camp weekend offered a different sort of opportunity for more Now we’re riding this wave of excitement into Winter than 50 grandparents and children (kindergartners to sixth- Camp and Summer Camp! Does your child love camp and can’t graders) to play, pray, and connect in a brand-new communal wait until summer go back? Never been to camp and want your way. All the classic WBT Camps activities were available to son or daughter to see if they like it? As long as they are in grades everyone—arts and crafts, sports, beach walks, you name it! 2–6, they are good to go to Winter Camp 2018 from December Grandparents also enjoyed separate programming in which 26–30! Visit wbtcamps.org for more information for Winter they discussed both ways to pass on their personal stories and Summer Camps. Sessions fill fast, so don’t wait! and traditions and the challenges of being present for their grandchildren in such a fast-paced world. Meanwhile, the children were free to try fun new things at camp, like climbing the rock wall and sleeping in a cabin with their friends. As for the weekend’s food report: It was great! Campers and their “grandcampers” enjoyed freshly picked tomatoes, green beans, and other organic foods in the sukkah they helped decorate. A jam-packed Saturday ended with s’mores around the campfire, followed by an intimate Havdalah under Malibu stars. After the children went to bed, grandparents participated in the Brawerman Elementary School

At Astrocamp Students Find Their Place in the Universe

n October Brawerman East and West Grade 5 students The best part of Astrocamp for me was listening to the Iembarked on a cosmic journey to Astrocamp. The purpose of questions our students asked. Brawerman kids are uniquely the trip is threefold: students connect with one another through curious and insightful! Our group leader often had to limit the required teamwork; students are challenged and push themselves number of questions they asked so that we could make it to our toward new experiences; students connect with nature next destination. Students were reported saying: “WHOA, this through a deeper understanding of our planet and solar system. is like magic!” (referring to the Tesla coil) and “I was scared at Astrocamp’s motto, Challenge by Choice, which is posted first, but then I did it, and I am so proud of myself.” throughout the camp, reflects these intentions—and outcomes. Overall, the trip was a huge success, and students came Students are encouraged to try new activities, even when away with a deeper connection to their peers (and to the galaxy). they are a bit scary. During the day, they can zip-line, swinging Dr. Tamara Miller, Principal, Brawerman East through the air on the sky-coaster, and study electricity and magnetism, lunar landings, lights and lasers, as well as other awesome science topics. At night, there are hikes in complete darkness, guided by the stars, planets, and constellations, to the camp’s large telescope. Sparking students’ curiosity and engaging them in discussions are fundamental to the trip. Astrocamp group leaders push our students to think—about why they can see the stars so clearly in Idyllwild, how their eyes function to receive light, and what their place is in the universe.

3 Honoring the Past—Embracing the Future SAVE THE DATE Audrey Irmas Pavilion Groundbreaking Ceremony Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.

Wilshire Boulevard Temple at the Erika J. Glazer Family Campus 3663 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90010

Mark your calendar for this historic event.

If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Geller at [email protected] or call (424) 208-8969

Religious School Gifts of the Grade 7 Program

e reluctantly leave behind the Jewish holiday of and as Jewish proponents of social justice. WSukkot, steeped in two powerful values that not only This year we are excited to have 84 students participating go hand in hand but that we also hold dear: gratitude and in the program. When we consider the impact these students responsibility—the responsibility to provide for those in will have, both now and exponentially in the future, we need while preserving and respecting their dignity or, in other are encouraged, optimistic, and grateful. One of last year’s words, social justice. As we leave the deliberate flimsiness of the participants, Hannah Smith, selected to work with the sukkah and look forward to the upcoming American holiday Friendship Circle, an organization dedicated to providing of gratitude, Thanksgiving, we are reminded of our gifts and Jewish experiences and celebrations for children with special obligations. needs. Hannah had such a meaningful experience that she We are proud that this is profoundly experienced and continued with the Friendship Circle over the summer and is examined throughout our Grade 7 students’ school year. For still working throughout her Grade 8 year! most, this is the year in which they take on the responsibility Kol hakavod to all of the participants, and to their of the commandments during their b’nei mitzvah. The parents, who make it a priority. experience they have as part of Wilshire Boulevard Temple Religious School is specifically designed to bring deeper understanding of what this truly means. Our students select a track of focus that aligns with their interests. They volunteer their time throughout the academic year with our partner organizations in the community, learning about the populations they serve and how they meet the needs of their clients. This is underscored by the students’ on-campus experiences as they examine their identity both as individuals

4 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. Lance and Hillary Milken Foundation the Audrey Irmas Pavilion—the architecture, the space, the For Lance and Hillary Milken, plans—we were so impressed with not only what it will do being members of the Temple brings a for the Temple but for L.A. as a whole. We were wowed by its sense of place. “We have three kids, two design, the philosophy behind it, and the dedication to seeing girls and a boy, and they all started their it come to life. This is a way for us to give back.” Jewish journey at Wilshire Boulevard The Milkens give back in many other ways as well. Lance Temple,” they explained. “They all attended the nursery school is on the board of the Milken Institute, an economic think and grew up at the Temple, and we’ve made lifelong friends tank, and on the Brentwood School’s board; Hillary is a board being a part of the Temple with our kids. It’s nice to find a sense member for the UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital; and both of community in a place like L.A. Being involved with the are extremely involved with their alma mater, the University Temple does that for us.” of Pennsylvania. As with most who attend Temple services and events, the By the time the new building is completed, the Milken Milkens are in awe of the sanctuary—and the emotions evoked children might be beyond bar/bat mitzvah age, but that did every time they’re in the historic structure. “I had never seen a not deter their parents. “It would be great if our youngest synagogue like ours before I came to the Temple,” Hillary said. could have her bat mitzvah there, but there’s no guarantee. “Later, we were thrilled to be part of what the Temple did for Eventually,” they said, and added, with a laugh, “our kids are the sanctuary renovation.” going to get married. The Audrey Irmas Pavilion is going to So it was natural for the family to get involved with be a gorgeous space and a special place for any occasion the new planned facility. “When we saw the renderings for celebrated there.”

Glazer and Mann Early Childhood Centers

Please join us for the new Shabbat Family Jam service on Saturday morning, November 17, at 9:00 a.m. at the Erika J. Glazer Campus. Experience the joys of Shabbat with an upbeat musical and interactive service geared toward young children, lead by nursery school music specialists, directors, and clergy. Following services, children will participate in Shabbat crafts and special activities, followed by Kiddush and Motzi, and a fruit cart for everyone to enjoy. Families are welcome to stay and play on our playground. Services take place at 9:15 a.m. on the Rooftop Athletics Complex; check-in starts at 9:00 a.m. This program is open to all families with young children. Temple members and non-temple members are equally invited! SHABBATSHABBAT FAMILYFAMILY JAMJAM AT WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TEMPLE

A Playful, Musical Service Especially For Young Children and Their Families Followed by Shabbat Crafts and Special Activities.

NOVEMBER 17, 2018 AND MARCH 9, 2019 9 A.M. AT GLAZER CAMPUS (EAST)

DECEMBER 8, 2018 AND APRIL 6, 2019 9 A.M. AT IRMAS CAMPUS (WEST)

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

SOUL SOUNDS: LECHA DODI SALON SHABBAT WORDS AND WRITERS—THE CHOSEN WARS: Friday, November 2 6:00 p.m. HOW JUDAISM BECAME AN AMERICAN Explore the mystical meaning of Lecha Dodi and RELIGION kabbalistic beliefs in the feminine aspect of God and Friday, November 9 10:00 a.m. the Shabbat bride at this special Soul Sounds Shabbat. Featuring a medley of musical renditions of this most Over a light brunch, author Steven Weisman discusses famous and joyful Shabbat hymn. his book, the dramatic story of how Judaism redefined itself in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, and the [email protected], (213) 835-2124 rabbis and activists who shaped Judaism’s evolution, wbtla.org/events Hannah Gole, [email protected], (424) 208-8932 wbtla.org/events WOMEN OF WILSHIRE WORLD RELIGION SPEAKER SERIES: DR. SABA SOOMEKH FILMS AND FILMMAKERS—GI JEWS: Monday, November 5 6:30 p.m. JEWISH AMERICANS IN WORLD WAR II In this session of the Women of Wilshire World Religion Thursday, November 29 7:30 p.m. Speaker Series (by women and for women over 50), Dr. Saba Soomekh looks at pre-Islamic Arabia and A screening of the profound and the birth and spread of the Islamic tradition. Up for remarkable PBS documentary about the discussion: the Five Pillars of Islam, women in Islamic 550,000 Jewish Americans who served tradition, the relationship between Jews and Muslims, their country in World War II. These brave and Muslims in America. A delicious Lebanese men and women fought for their nation dinner will be served. Cost is $30. Register today at and Jewish people worldwide. These wowreligionseries.eventbrite.com soldiers emerged transformed, more powerfully American and more deeply Hannah Gole, [email protected], (424) 208-8932 Jewish, determined to continue the wowreligionseries.eventbrite.com fight for equality and tolerance at home. RSVP by visiting gijewswbt.eventbrite.com

BOUTIQUE ON THE BOULEVARD Hannah Gole, [email protected], (424) 208-8932 gijewswbt.eventbrite.com Tuesday, November 6 8:30 a.m. Grab a few friends and your Hanukkah list and head to the Boutique on the Boulevard CELEBRATION SHABBAT to get all this year’s holiday shopping Friday, November 30 6:00 p.m. done! We will have a variety of products on sale including jewelry, purses, children’s At this new series of Shabbat services for congregants clothing, and much more! Delicious lunch and bake sale of all ages, we celebrate birthdays and anniversaries. items will also be available for purchase. Sponsored During your respective birthday month, all celebrants by Brawerman Elementary School, Erika J. Glazer Early receive a special blessing and a gift. Every final Friday of Childhood Center, and Mann Family Early Childhood the month at the Glazer Campus. Center. [email protected], (213) 835-2124 [email protected] wbtla.org/events wbtla.org/holidayboutique SAVE THE DATE WILSHIREADERS—AND AFTER THE FIRE A Taste of Chanukah Thursday, November 8 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 7 6:00 p.m. Join our book club and embark on an exciting A special Chanukah Shabbat celebration followed by a exploration of Lauren Belfer’s And After the Fire, Chanukah feast. Cost: $36, $18 for age 10 and under. recipient of a 2016 National Jewish Book Award Register at wbtla.org/events and proclaimed by BBC as a “finely written Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins historical fiction layered with richly detailed Sunday, December 9 4:00 p.m characters and moral complexity.” Lead by Great Books facilitator Rochelle Ginsburg. The award-winning story comes to life at our musical Chanukah family celebration. Followed by candle lighting Hannah Gole, [email protected], (424) 208-8932 and sufganiyot (jelly donuts) for all! Attendance is free. wbtla.org/events RSVP at hanukkahgoblins.eventbrite.com

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 Tributes

RABBI EDGAR F. MAGNIN FUND Gary Schwartz In Honor of: Joyce M. Sherron-Reid Mr. and Mrs. Myron Sholem Cantor Lisa Peicott by Mansoor and Mehrzad Roshan Stuart Sitzman In Loving Memory of: Ellen Schwartz by Julia Smith L. Tarsey Rabbi Beau Shapiro’s recovery by Mrs. Inez Gelfand Suzanne Corets by Beth Corets and Al Gough and family Fred and Ilse Voss Arthur Epstein by Alan Epstein and Megan McGowan Epstein In Loving Memory of: Jack Wasserstein Ben F. Evans by Mrs. Joanie Reisman Debra Fine Agam by David and Stephanie Eshel Rachel Weinstein Elsie Fogelman by Betty Cohen Dianne Barraco by Julie and Steve Cramer Ruth Gitlin, Saul Orland, and Ray Kurtz In Honor of: Shelly Ellenson by Caren and Rick Sheckter by Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Orland Esther Altabet by Dr. and Mrs. Eli Ginsburg Mig Freudenthal by Jean F. Cohen Sadie Warner Halper by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Halper Paula Barr by Marsha and Fredrick Levin Robert Haiman by Shirley Haiman Muriel Jackson by Nancy and Jay Grant Louis and Myrna Bauman by Cindy and Gary Frischling Preston J. Kline by Mrs. Lucille Epstein Shirley Kline by Marshall Kline Jordana Goldstein by Eve Cohen by Joan Redlich Elsa L. Kunin by Mr. and Mrs. Stanford Rubin Nan K. Goodman by Nancy Friedman Evelyn K. Kramer by Florence K. Stark Mitchel Lehrner by Dr. and Mrs. Robert Wolf Susan and Marty Jannol by Steven Horowitz Leonard Leder by Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Nelson Jerry Lushing by Linda Lushing Greller Susan and Marty Jannol by Mr. and Mrs. Allen Tuchman by Ann Rubin Betty L. Miller by Robert Miller Michelle and Mark Rosenblatt by Mr. and Mrs. Jason Hahn by Suzanne Rubin and family Myra Nalibotsky by Gillian and Abram Nalibotsky Pearl and Samuel Sacks by Alan Sacks by Richard Waldow and Ann Markowitz Lawrence M. Powell by Ms. Dorothy Dorskind In Loving Memory of: Helen Levin and Ruth C. Perrin by David Abel and Mildred R. Sack by Jean Rosenbaum-Katz Brenda Levin-Abel Marvin Katkin by Pamela Katkin Soletta Schwartz and Irving Schwartz by Mrs. Salli Harris Lillian Lynn by Mr. and Mrs. Donald Motley Earl Kluft by Nancy Silberkleit Lea Serlin by Blaire and Aaron Kaplan Lawrence M. Powell by Florence K. Stark Michael Krane by Nancy Silberkleit Jay Slotkin by Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Mindlin Clifford Schiffer by Ruth Schiffer Leonard Leder by Mr. Don Gallagher Ralph Snyder by Rick Chimienti by Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gittelson Zygmunt Stock by Mr. and Mrs. Al Finci DISASTER RESPONSE FUND by Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Goldman Harold S. Victor by Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Victor In Honor of: by Vicky and Chip Goodman Lorriane Weintraub by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schulman Rabbi Beau Shapiro’s recovery by Rabbi Lynn Brody Slome by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nadel Irma Weisskopf by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schiller and Ansel Slome by Drs. Maskit and Gary Schiller by Drs. Maskit and Gary Schiller by Sarah and Adam Sher In Loving Memory of: Leonard Leder by Felicia Rosenfeld and David Linde CLERGY FUND by Harold J. Tomin and Toby M. Horn Alice Math by Mrs. Dorothy Borenstein In Honor of: KARSH FAMILY SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER FUND Lawrence M. Powell by Mrs. Jayne Behman Wilshire Boulevard Temple Clergy by Steven Grad William Daum by Jeanette and Richard Bowie Rabbi Steve Leder by Shelby Notkin and Teresita Tinajero by Mr. and Mrs. Burton Epstein In Honor of: Rabbi Steve Leder by Florence Stark by Mr. and Mrs. Jan Goren Felicia Rosenfeld by Lynn Hirshfield Rabbi Steve Leder for officiating at the funeral of Rabbi Beau Shapiro’s recovery by Steven Grad Marian Corday by Joanne Kozberg by Dena Bloom and Robert Klyman Rabbi Steve Leder for officiating at the funeral of by Lisa Kalin and Drew Kugler In Loving Memory of: Lawrence Powell by Mrs. Joyce Powell by Shelby Notkin Gordon S. Bodek by Mr. and Mrs. James Harris Rabbi Susan Nanus for officiating at Betty Halper’s funeral by Georgina Rothenberg Sue Dorskind by Ms. Dorothy Dorskind and in honor of Rabbi Susan Goldberg and Cantor Peicott by Ted Schachter and Susan Gordon by Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Mahler Leonard Leder by Paula Kaplan and Billy Goldberg by Nancy Silberkleit Rabbi Beau Shapiro by Mrs. Patricia Rosenthale by Hedy S. Van der fluit by Mrs. Elaine Sterman Harriet Levi and Anne Cohn by Lonnie Levi Israel In Loving Memory of: Patricia Oppenheim Levin Rice by Marsha and Fredrick Levin Lillian Lynn and Howard Lynn by Mrs. Albert Burg and family Debra Fine Agam by Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kuperstock Alan David Sharky by Nina Sharky Charles “Chuck” Feldman by Drs. Maskit and Gary Schiller Sylvia N. Stearns by Anonymous WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TEMPLE CAMPS Cole Grosflam by Nancy Senter Jodi Barthold TIKKUN OLAM SOCIAL ACTION FUND Leonard Leder by Ms. Lauren Becker In Honor of: by Lisa Agay Getz and Stan Getz In Loving Memory of: Carolyn and Craig Enenstein and family by Stewart Fleishman by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Klein Danny Mandell by Jeffrey Mandell and Abigail Jones Rusty Weiss by Lauren and Andrew Schwartz by Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kuperstock Lorraine Lowy and Scott Jacks by Marsha Jacks ANN AND SAM BERNSTEIN CHILDREN’S KEHILLAH COMMUNITY CAMP FUND Elizabeth Morgan, Mac Gordon, and Joni Gordon LIBRARY FUND Joshua Karbelnig by Monte Gordon Eric and Wendy Levine Lawrence M. Powell by Mr. and Mrs. Jared Breuer In Honor of: Jordana Goldstein by Julie and Fred Crandall Mr. and Mrs. Martin Schwartz PRAYERBOOK DEDICATION AND Michael Weil In Loving Memory of: Mr. and Mrs. Steven Weiss PUBLICATION FUND Pearl Borinstein by Joan Borinstein In Loving Memory of: In Honor of: Elsie Fogelman by Dr. and Mrs. Alan Fogelman AUDREY IRMAS PAVILION Rabbi Steven Leder for officiating at the funeral of Lotti Seelman by Linda Seelman Gati, Helen Seelman Mayer and In Loving Memory of: Gary Mayer, Lisa Goti Tessler and family, and Dana Goti Colby MUSIC PUBLICATION FUND Leonard Leder by Hilly and Valerie Gordon and family In Honor of: Ethan Schall by David and Stephanie Eshel Cantor Don Gurney by Steven Grad WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TEMPLE In Loving Memory of: Cantor Lisa Peicott by Steven Grad REDEVELOPMENT FUND Charles “Chuck” Feldman by Lisa Agay Getz and Stan Getz In Loving Memory of: In Loving Memory of: RABBI ALFRED WOLF CAMP FUND Charles “Chuck” Feldman by Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Nelson Gladys Ehrlich by Bill and Susan Ehrlich Andrea Leemon Heft and Gilbert Robinson by Elaine Robinson Leonard Leder by Susan and Tom Casamassima In Loving Memory of: Barbara Shellow by Dr. William Shellow by Elly and Dan Wolf Charles “Chuck” Feldman by Mr. Marty Gold Mary Louise Shiner by Susan Landau and Nancy Barasch Lillian Gelfond by Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Gelfond KLEIN FAMILY FUND FOR MANN FAMILY EARLY Harriet Kornblum by Dolph Kornblum EACH ONE HELP ONE FUND CHILDHOOD CENTER Judith Altervain In Loving Memory of: ROBERT SHAPIRO CAMPERSHIP FUND Anonymous Richard Epstein by Mr. and Mrs. Burton Epstein In Loving Memory of: Anonymous Robert Shapiro by Mr. and Mrs. Burton Epstein Anonymous ERIKA J. GLAZER EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER by Hon. and Mrs. Norman Shapiro Anonymous In Loving Memory of: Anonymous George Bercovici by Ana Bercovici SILLS FAMILY CAMPERSHIP FUND Lisa Drake In Honor of: Susan Eskena BRAWERMAN ENDOWMENT— Robin Sills by Ms. Susan Casamassima Mr. and Mrs. Randall Fried NADINE BREUER Joseph Goodman In Loving Memory of: In Loving Memory of: Marc Mandelblatt Rose Sills by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sills Gladys Ehrlich by Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Breuer Florence Mangel Rose Sills and Raye Friedman by Ms. Susan Casamassima Bernard Saffren Thelma Sills by Ms. Susan Casamassima FOOD PANTRIES FUND by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sills Helen Sandler Mrs. Jeanne Gerson Nancy and David Schwartz Bob and Sandy Schwartz Continued on page 11

We appreciate your generous donations. An $18 minimum donation is required for each acknowledgment card. 7 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TEMPLE CALENDAR OF EVENTS November 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 Shabba Dabba Torah Study Soul Sounds: Lecha Dodi Shabbat Shacharit Salon Shabbat Nefesh

Words and Writers–The 4 5 6 7 8 9 Chosen Wars: How 10 Food Pantries Women of Wilshire- Boutique on the WilshiREADERS: Judaism Became an Torah Study World Religion Speaker Boulevard And After the Fire American Religion Nefesh Torah Study Shabbat Shacharit Series: Islam Spousal Torah and Lunch with Bereavement Rabbi Leder Support Group Shabbat Services Adult B'nei Mitzvah

SHABBAT FAMIILY JAM 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 A T WI LSHIRE BOUL EVARD TE M P L E

Honoring the Past—Embracing the Future

Food Pantries SAVE THE DATE Spousal Bereavement Monthly Mah Women's Torah Study Torah Study Audrey Irmas Pavilion Support Group Jongg Game Audrey Irmas Pavilion Groundbreaking Ceremony Shabbat Services Shabbat Family Jam Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Wilshire Boulevard Temple at the Erika J. Glazer Family Campus Adult B'nei Mitzvah Groundbreaking 3663 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90010 Nefesh Shabbat Shacharit Mark your calendar for this historic event.

If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Geller at [email protected] or call(424) 208-8969

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Food Pantries Spousal Bereavement Shabbat Services Torah Study Support Group Big Give Shabbat Shacharit Adult B'nei Mitzvah

Thanksgiving 25 26 27 28 29 30 Food Pantries Spousal Bereavement Films and Filmmakers– Women's Torah Study Support Group GI Jews: Jewish Celebration Shabbat Americans in Adult B'nei Mitzvah World War II Shabbat Service

For more information, including time and location, on all Glazer Campus (Eastside): 3663 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90010 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 Service time different than usual - please check online Events and times subject to change. Our Temple Family Tributes (continued)

Welcome to new Temple members… SAUER FAMILY CAMP FUND In Loving Memory of: Susan Smith and Jeremy Adler and their daughter, Annabella…Natasha and Lawrence M. Powell by Steve Sauer Michael Bernstein and their son, Ziv…Talia Green and Evan Blackford and their Joseph Sauer, Jennie Sauer, and Harry Braver by Steve, Micki, Jonathan, and Molly Sauer; son, August...Gabriela Bohm…Alexis and Todd Buese and their children, Wyatt Angie, Mike, Robert, and Joey Corritone; and Dana, Jon, Andrew, and Micah Goldstein and Reagan…Julia and Glenn Danas and their son, Milo…Linda and Lawrence CHARLES BENDIT CAMPERSHIP FUND Elins…Sarah Ellis…Aveta Parsazad and Benjamin Emein…Darren and Susy In Loving Memory of: Enenstein and their sons, Max, William, and Jacob…Teri and David Gallup and Charles Bendit by Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Breuer their children, Joshua and Elise…Joscelyn and Joshua Glass and their son, Jacob… Chloe Rosenfeld and Steven Goldstein…Julianne Kluft and her son, Chase… ALLAN CHATKIN CAMPERSHIP FUND Imbar and Stuart Lebowitz and their children, Georgia, Ilan, and Madeleine… In Loving Memory of: Lindsay and Peter Lenavitt and their daughter, Nora…Sarah Kaplan and Erik Morgan Barokas by Sandra Chatkin Malin and their daughters, Ava and Lily…Rebecca and David Mandel and their ISRAELI CAMPERSHIP FUND children, Madeline and Frederick…Annie and Zachary Melman…Courtney and In Honor of: Joseph Michael and their sons, Aaron and Asher…Nina Lightdale-Miric and Rabbi David Eshel for officiating the shivah for Debra Fine Agam by Kimberly and Nathan Agam Alexander Miric and their children, Peter and Helena…Audrey Mandelbaum FOOD PANTRIES and David Moore and their son, Avi…Stacey Price and her daughter, Bijoux… Thank you to those individuals and families who have chosen Eileen and Matthew Rauchberg and their son, Maximilian…Dana and Marc either to underwrite ($1,000) or sponsor ($500) a week of food. Ravner and their sons, Pierce and Wes…Michelle and Brandon Richman and If you are interested in joining this effort, please contact their daughter, Chandler…Roberto Roizenblatt and his son, Alex…Jessica and Rabbi M. Beaumont Shapiro at (424) 208-8930 or email Yonatan Rosner and their children, Avriella, Ness, and Shiloh…Adam Salzman [email protected]. and his son, Benjamin…Shannon Shahar and her son, Ethan…Michelle and Max Mitzvah go’reret mitzvah—doing a mitzvah leads to doing more. Sharkansky and their son, Isaac… Thank you to Canter’s Deli, Brooklyn Bagel, Noah’s Bagel Larchmont, and Western Bagel West L.A., for their weekly donation Congratulations to… of bread to our Food Pantries. Teresita Tinajero and Shelby Notkin on their recent marriage…Kaayla Cevan and Steve Roth on their recent marriage… Congratulations to… Brawerman Alumni Spotlight Leslie and Michael Flesch on the birth of their granddaughter, Stella Flesch… Ruth and Edward Friedman on the birth of their granddaughter, Ava Zhao Benjamin Pimstone, Friedman, and to aunt, Lauren Friedman… Brawerman class of 2012, graduated from Harvard- Condolences to… Westlake School this past Kathy and David Cohen on the death of her father, Seymour Bond… June and is currently Michael Brooks and Alba Correa on the death of his father, Edward Brooks, a freshman at Kenyon and to grandchildren, Allison and David…Amy and Stuart Graiwer on the College in Ohio. While death of her grandmother, Gertrude “Gigi” Diamond…Nina and John Bard Benjamin Pimstone, BES Class of 2012 on the death of her father, Marvin Drucker, and to granddaughters, Nicole and at Brawerman, Ben, a Miranda…friends and family of Charles “Chuck” Feldman…Jan and Beth Goren singer and guitar player, on the death of his mother, Stella Goren…Rabbi Steve and Betsy Leder on the was a choir member and performed with Brawerman’s death of his father, Leonard Leder, and to grandchildren, Aaron and Hannah… Shul of Rock (a group of musical students who performed Jody Trager Botansky and Bruce Botansky on the death of her brother, Craig Trager, and to niece and nephews, Avery, Ezra, and Sean… together). At Brawerman, Ben discovered his love of creative writing. According to his third-grade teacher, Randi And to all immediate and extended family. Moss, “Even in third grade, it was clear that Benjamin had a magical way with words. His unique ability to think outside Wilshire Boulevard Temple Anniversary Milestones: the box and to inject poetic flair into every writing piece never ceased to amaze us.” Each month we recognize the milestone anniversaries of Wilshire Boulevard Temple congregants. The years represent adult membership and do not include After Brawerman, Ben has continued to pursue his time as a child under a family membership. Congratulations, and thank you for passions for performing and writing. At Harvard-Westlake, being part of this community! Ben was a member of the school’s Chamber Singers and 55 Years…Ronald and Ethel Ziff Jazz Singers and performed in plays and musicals, including 20 Years…Matthew and Amy Baer…Sydney and Barbara Mahler… singing the role of Javert in Les Misérables and taking on Alberto and Stacy Valner the role of Editor Webb in Our Town. Ben’s works were 15 Years…Jeffrey and Patricia Baum published in Harvard-Westlake’s literary magazine, and as a senior he was given the school’s creative writing award. 10 Years…Todd and Jennifer Feldman…Cory and Jessica Rosenberg… Nicholas Spark and Stephanie Ripps…Jason and Elizabeth Sugarman… At Kenyon, Ben sings with an a cappella group and Eric and Elizabeth Yellin has submitted his writing to the college’s student literary magazine. In his free time, he writes songs, works out, and 5 Years…Fred and Bari Bernstein…Joseph and Torre Berro… Santanu and Abigail Ghose…Deborah Irmas…Ofir and Limor Magen… volunteers at an animal shelter as well as in a local fifth-grade Ron and Samantha Nayot…Eric and Amanda Schrier…Alejandro and class, where he assists with writing instruction. In the coming Danielle Umansky year, Ben hopes to perform in a Kenyon musical or play, while studying creative writing and environmental science.

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Schedule of Shabbat Worship & Study

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Shabba Dabba Nefesh Torah Study Shabbat Services Shabbat Services Rabbi Goldberg Rabbi Goldberg Rabbi Leder and Cantor Peicott Rabbi Eshel and Cantor Peicott 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

Soul Sounds Shabbat FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Rabbi Shapiro and Cantor Gurney Rabbi Leder and Cantor Gurney Rabbi Eshel and Cantor Gurney 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Youth Choir Shabbat Services Rabbi Eshel and Cantor Peicott Nefesh SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Nefesh 6:00 p.m. Rabbi Goldberg and the Nefesh Band Rabbi Goldberg and the Nefesh Band 7:30 p.m. Torah Study 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Shapiro and Cantor Gurney Vayishlach 6:00 p.m. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Rabbi Brody Slome SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 9:00 a.m. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Torah Study Torah Study Vayeitzei Shabbat Services Chayei Sarah Torah Study Rabbi Brody Slome Bat Mitzvah of Emily Levin Avi Cohen Toldot 9:00 a.m. Rabbi Eshel and Cantor Gurney 9:00 a.m. Avi Cohen 10:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Shabbat Family Jam Shabbat Services Rabbi Eshel and Cantor Peicott B’nei Mitzvah of James and Bat Mitzvah of Emma Weinberger Shabbat Services 9:00 a.m. Wilson Federman Rabbi Leder and Cantor Gurney Bat Mitzvah of Chloe Argamany Rabbi Leder and Cantor Peicott 10:00 a.m. Rabbi Shapiro and Cantor Peicott Shabbat Services 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. B’nei Mitzvah of Daylin Kaplan Bat Mitzvah of Lily Stambouli and Mino Kon FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Rabbi Eshel and Cantor Peicott Rabbi Leder and Cantor Gurney 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Celebration Shabbat Rabbi Shapiro and Cantor Peicott Hineni B’nei Mitzvah No service at Irmas Campus 6:00 p.m. Bat Mitzvah of Melia Nishita Rabbi Leder and Cantor Gurney Shabbat Service 4:30 p.m. Rabbi Leder and Cantor Gurney 6:00 p.m. Bar Mitzvah of Josh Howard Rabbi Eshel and Cantor Peicott 4:30 p.m.

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