The Newsletter of Temple Beth Hillel of Valley Village January–February 2019 Volume 77, Issue 4 Shevat-Adari 5779 Saturday, January 26 at 7:00pm Comedy Night
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From Our Rabbi ...... 2 Women of TBH ...... 8 Counseling Center ...... 12 Mitzvah Day Activities ...... 3 2018 Year in Review ...... 9 Temple Funds ...... 14 Shabbat & Holiday Observances ...... 4 & 5 TBH Calendar of Events & Closures ...... 10 In Our Community ...... 14 Leadership ...... 6 Important School Dates ...... 11 Food Pantry ...... 15 Brotherhood ...... 6 Youth Groups Events ...... 11 Education & Youth ...... 7 Task Force on Homelessness ...... 12 1 From Our Rabbi Live Well and Joyfully by Rabbi Sarah Hronsky Senior Rabbi
12326 Riverside Drive he average life span for many in Valley Village, CA 91607 Tour community will be at least 80 818–763–9148 • www.tbhla.org years, if not much older! Currently, TBH has at least 76 proud congregants 80 years old and over, and our members who identify themselves as OFFICERS, BOARD OF TRUSTEES & CHAIRS SENIOR RABBI retired is a much greater number. As Sarah Rene Hronsky people are living longer and healthier RABBI EDUCATOR lives than previous generations, TBH helping to facilitate a ride, or solving a Eleanor Steinman DIRECTOR OF BAR AND BAT MITZVAH PROGRAM would like to be a part of helping handyman need in another member’s Cantor Shira Fox our congregants across the age home. VISITING CANTOR spectrum live well and joyfully within With the help of our communities, Patti Linsky a community of friends, support, and we can begin the creation process of EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Jewish values. This is the mission forming a “Village.” The Village would Kami McClure BETH HILLEL DAY SCHOOLS statement of an innovative group be a space for resource sharing, social Elementary Head Of School called ChaiVillage LA...... and educational experiences, and Kathryn Jensen Director of Early Childhood Education As we age, we find the prevailing whatever possibilities the leadership Claudine Douglas image of life is one of transition and of adults draws together! To achieve CO-PRESIDENTS change. We experience changes in these goals, we will be proposing a Freddie Goldberg Margie Meadow relationships, health, environment, series of “house meetings,“ gatherings VICE PRESIDENT David Haimovitz Erika Jarrick and certainly technology. Furthermore, of 10-15 people to hold conversations Bruce Thomas we might question our place in society that would focus on the needs of the TREASURER as we transition from an active work participants and those of the broader Tim Fox life to retirement. Since we believe Adat Ari El and TBH communities. FINANCIAL SECRETARY Mark Singer that our ties to Judaism and our Examples of questions posed might RECORDING SECRETARY synagogue communities are often the be: At what stage of life do you Darren Turbow most constant elements in this time of find yourself? What is important to PAST PRESIDENT, IMMEDIATE flux, we believe that can be a guiding you? What can the synagogue do to Eric Goldman PAST PRESIDENT light to help illuminate issues that facilitate change? Barbara Motz these changes and transitions and help As the Village movement is led by TRUSTEES manage the stresses they engender. its participants, we need you! Please Shayna Alpert Sarah Angel Diana Beyer (ECE) Glenn Block Temple Beth Hillel and Adat let me know directly, if I can count Jody Friedericks Brian Kushnir Ari El want to consider exploring on you to 1. Join us at a gathering OR Mike Schensul (ES) Jamie Stevens Daniel Tarica Joan Weise a relationship similar to that of 2. Host and with training facilitate CO–PRESIDENTS OF BROTHERHOOD ChaiVillage LA. ChaiVillage is a part a house meeting for this important Micheal Heiss Mark Singer of the Village Movement, and we hope project. Also, I am seeking out two CO–PRESIDENTS OF WOMEN OF TBH together to sponsor a new program key leaders who have the time to Evelyn Lever Leslie Nathan HRTY PRESIDENT that will assist our congregants in commit to working at the core these Michael Goldman navigating both the opportunities and next several months to be a driving RABBI EMERITUS the challenges of aging. The Village force. If this is you, send me an email James Lee Kaufman Movement is not about a particular or call me at Temple (rabbisarah@ CANTOR EMERITUS place; rather, it’s a movement led by tbhla.org or 818-763-9148 ext. 106.) Alan F. Weiner older adults who share their optimism, Creating our own version of diverse skill sets, and expertise. The ChaiVillage will be a process and will Hillel Omer, January-February 2019, Volume 77, Issue 4 movement empowers adults to take some time, but we know how Published bi–monthly September through July. important this endeavor will be for all Publication office at 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village, CA 91607. use their wisdom, talents, and life Subscription rate $1.00 per year. experience in creating a community of us. Please consider being a part of Periodicals postage paid at Valley Village, CA. Postmaster: Send address changes to of support; whether it be in education the development process and share Temple Beth Hillel, opportunities, exploration of arts, your wisdom and expertise. 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village, CA 91607 USPS 537–460, ISSN 8096 2 MitzvahSunday, January Day 20 TBH’s annual tradition of serving our greater community
8:00am - Cedar-Sinai Blood Drive Begins For info and to make an appointment, email Jodie Reff at: [email protected] or visit: www.cedars-sinai.edu/donateblood. 8:30am - Nosh on the Yard On Site *NOTE: at TBH 9:00am - Opening Ceremony All students must 9:45am - Mitzvah Day Activities Begin be accompanied 10:00am - ECE Trike-A-Thon by an adult. 10:00am - Elementary School Bake Sale Opens
8:00am - Tree Planting with City Plants in honor of Tu BiSh’vat Come join us for this family-friendly event as we plant 70 new trees in Jamie Beth Slaven park! Sign up here: https://goo.gl/v8JPHi 2:00-7:00pm - Community Supper at LA Family Housing Off Site We’ll cook and serve dinner for 250 guests with LA Family Housing in No. Hollywood. The event will run under the direction of Scott Tessler. We need 8-10 volunteers (adult or older teens only). Please RSVP to Scott at [email protected].
TBH will also be participating in a variety of community collections during the month of January. Please visit BethHillel.info for more details.
• Welcome Home Baskets for those formerly homeless - items to include: Basic hygiene kit for a family; dish soap; laundry soap; 1 pot & 1 pan; cooking utensils; plate, bowl, cup for a family of 4; knife, fork, spoon for a family of 4; 2 rolls of paper towels; 4 rolls of toilet paper; bath towels and wash cloths for a family of 4; and household cleaning supplies. • Newspapers: Collecting all old newspaper to donate to our local animal shelter for their kennels. • Flea Collars for Cats and Dogs: Help us prevent the spread of fleas & illness to homeless pets on the streets. • Tube Socks Drive: To benefit the homeless in our community during the cold months. • Children’s Books - New and Gently Used: To benefit the new Pediatric Unit of Valley Community Healthcare.
Temple Beth Hillel • 12323 Riverside Drive • Valley Village, CA 91607 • tbhla.org
3 SHABBAT & HOLIDAY OBSERVANCES January SHABBAT, JAN. 18-19 February Sunday, February 10 Torah Portion: Sunday Service Pulpit SHABBAT, JAN. 4-5 Beshalach, Exodus 13:17 - 17:16 SHABBAT, FEB. 1-2 Exchange with Ward AME Torah Portion: Torah Portion: 10:00am Join us at Ward AME as Rabbi Hronsky Va'eirah, Exodus 6:2 - 9:35 Friday, January 18 Mishpatim, Exodus 21:1 - 24:18 7:00pm shares their pulpit. TBH members are welcomed and encouraged to attend. Friday, January 4 Shabbat Shirah Friday, February 1 1177 W 25th St, Los Angeles, CA 90007 6:00pm Join us in the Bauman Sanctuary for services led by Rabbi Ellie Steinman, 5:30pm Tot Shabbat Visiting Cantor Patti Linsky, and Bring Your Own Dinner SHABBAT, FEB. 15-16 Join us in the Bauman Sanctuary for Anachnu Shir. Oneg to follow. Join us in the Sands-Mallet Social service led by Rabbi Sarah Hronsky Hall before services. Torah Portion: and Music Leader Jen Alpert. Oneg and Saturday, January 19 Tetzaveh, Exodus 27:20 - 30:10 Shabbat activity to follow. 6:00pm 5:00pm Tot Shabbat Friday, February 15 7:00pm Sasha Turbow Bat Mitzvah Join us for services in the Bauman 7:00pm Erev Shabbat Service Sanctuary led by Rabbi Ellie Join us in the Bauman Sanctuary for Erev Shabbat Service SHABBAT, JAN. 25-26 Steinman, Cantor Shira Fox, and our Join us in the Bauman Sanctuary for service led by Rabbi Sarah Hronsky and Torah Portion: Early Childhood Mechina students. Music Leader Jen Alpert. Oneg to follow. Oneg to follow services led by Rabbi Sarah Hronsky Yitro, Exodus 18:1 - 20:23 and Song Leader Justin Stein. Birthday Saturday, January 5 7:00pm blessings will be shared. Oneg to follow. 5:00pm Friday, January 25 Erev Shabbat Service Hannah Carbunaru Bat Mitzvah SPECIAL SHABBAT PROGRAM Join us in the Bauman Sanctuary for Saturday, February 16 6:00pm services led by Rabbi Ellie Steinman 10:00am and Cantor Shira Fox. Kabbalat Shabbat Service Shabbat Morning Minyan SHABBAT, JAN. 11-12 Join us in the Bauman Sanctuary for Torah Portion: services led by Rabbi Sarah Hronsky, SHABBAT, FEB. 8-9 Join us in the Kaufman Beit Midrash Bo, Exodus 10:1 - 13:16 Rabbi Ellie Steinman, Song Leader led by Rabbi Sarah Hronsky, Song Justin Stein, and percussionist. Torah Portion: Leader Justin Stein, and Brotherhood Friday, January 11 Terumah, Exodus 25:1 - 27:19 members. Followed by a potluck lunch. 7:00pm 7:00pm Erev Shabbat Service Shabbat Dinner Friday, February 8 SHABBAT, FEB. 22-23 Join us in the Bauman Sanctuary for Join us in the Sands-Mallet Social 7:00 pm Torah Portion: services led by Rabbi Sarah Hronsky Hall for dinner. $18 per person. RSVP required at bethhillel.info. Gospel Shabbat and Pulpit Ki Tisa, Exodus 30:11 - 34:35 and Cantor Stephanie Kupfer. Birthday Exchange with Ward AME blessings will be shared. Oneg to follow. 8:00pm Join us in the Bauman Sanctuary for Friday, February 22 Adult Ed Program: All in the services led by Rabbi Sarah Hronsky, 6:00pm Saturday, January 12 Family Visiting Cantor Patti Linsky, band, Special Kabbalat Shabbat 4:00pm A special panel of rabbis from across the Anachnu Shir, guest speaker Pastor Join us in the Bauman Sanctuary Moses Program generations reflect on the past, present, John Cager and the Ward AME Choir. for a unique, musical, and spiritually Join us for this very special outreach to and future of the American Reform Oneg to follow. explorative Shabbat service. Special Jews with developmental disabilities. Judaism of which Isaac Mayer Wise service led by Rabbi Sarah Hronsky RSVP to Rabbi Jim Kaufman at dreamed. Speakers include: Saturday, February 9 with our special guests -- all the way [email protected]. 10:00am from Israel -- Netanel Goldberg and Rabbi Denise Eger, Congregation Kol Band. Ami Beth Hillel Day School Minyan Rabbi Stephen Einstein, Emeritus at Led by BHDS Students, Morah Shana Congregation B’nai Tzedek Dienstag, Rabbi Sarah Hronsky, and Saturday, February 23 Rabbi Sarah Hronsky, TBH Rabbi Ellie Steinman. 9:00am Rabbi Eleanor Steinman, TBH Shabbat Morning Hike Join Rabbi Sarah Hronsky for this moderate hike with some steep incline at Fryman Canyon. Meet in the parking lot before 9:00am.
Congrats to our January Save the Date: B'nei Mitzvah! PURIM Audition Dates January 5 January 19 Announced Soon!
Seeking 18 singing & dancing teens and upper-Elementary students. There will
Hannah Carbunaru, Sasha Turbow, be four rehearsals daughter of Rafael and daughter of Darren and then the shpiel on Natalie Carbunaru Jeanne Turbow Contact Nolan to sign-up: [email protected] March 24.
4 FEATURED SHABBAT OPPORTUNITIES IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY
Special Shabbat Program Gospel Shabbat and Pulpit Friday, January 25 Exchange with Ward AME 6:00pm - Shabbat Service Friday, February 8 7:00pm - Shabbat Dinner $18 per person. RSVP required at bethhillel.info. 7:00pm - Gospel Shabbat Guest speaker Pastor John Cager 8:00pm - Program: All in the Family and the Ward AME Choir join us A special panel of rabbis from across the generations for another rousing gospel Shabbat. reflect on the past, present, and future of the Service will be led by Rabbi Sarah American Reform Judaism of which Isaac Mayer Hronsky, Visiting Cantor Patti Wise dreamed. Linsky, band, and Anachnu Shir. Followed by an Oneg. Speakers include: Rabbi Denise Eger, Congregation Kol Ami Rabbi Stephen Einstein, Emeritus at Congregation Sunday Service and Pulpit B’nai Tzedek Rabbi Sarah Hronsky, TBH Exchange at Ward AME Rabbi Eleanor Steinman, TBH Sunday, February 10 10:00am - Sunday Service Welcomes TBH Rabbi Sarah Hronsky will be a guest speaker joining Pastor John Cager for services. Join us at Ward AME, 1177 W 25th St, Los Angeles, CA 90007. All TBH members are welcomed and encouraged to attend.
Special Kabbalat Shabbat Shabbat Morning Hike with Netanel Goldberg & Band Saturday, February 23 Friday, February 22 Fryman Canyon Park 6:00pm - Kabbalat Shabbat 9:00am Join us for this unique, musical, and spiritually Join Rabbi Sarah Hronsky for this moderate hike with explorative Shabbat service led by Rabbi Sarah Hronsky some steep incline. Meet in the parking lot before with our special guests -- all the way from Israel -- 9:00am. Fryman Canyon Park, 8401 Mulholland Dr, Netanel Goldberg and Band. Studio City, CA 91604. Netanel is a countertenor vocal artist who leads sessions of prayer and healing circles in Israel, Europe, and the United States. In addition to Hebrew and English, Netanel performs in new languages that he makes up live, an improvisational reflection of life through music.
5 Leadership
TBH is Important Enough helping TBH thrive. I'd share with you by Freddie Goldberg my passion in the hopes that you could TBH Co President with Margie Meadow share that passion. As I waved my wand, - I'd help my fellow congregants envision their purpose for getting involved, it engaging (guess I'm what you call a even if it started with baby steps like "numbers person"). I also got something in becoming part of a task force to upgrade hope that you all had an enjoyable return, a sense that I was helping in some a bathroom or participate in a focus Iand light-filled Chanukah. With small way. From there, I continued to find group on alternative dues structures 2019 in view, and with 6 months under ways to get involved and to give back to to help increase our membership. my belt as co-president of TBH, I've a community that has given me so much. I'm not expecting folks to break down been thinking about how I got to this What have I learned in my first 6 the door to become the next president leadership position. I sometimes ask months? I've learned that being a leader but all good leaders have to start myself why did I step up? What made requires hard work. It requires grit, somewhere. Figure out your strengths me look into my heart and say TBH is tenacity and time. It means meetings, and where you think you can help. important enough to me to stand up and lots of meetings. I've had to learn to Maybe you're an accountant or "numbers be a part of its future. And that was the really prioritize my time between here person." We'd love your involvement truth of it. TBH is important enough and my paying job. But to me, it's worth on Budget & Finance (meets once a to me to want to be part of its future. it because this work is meaningful. I want month). Maybe you like marketing. Our For me, I find being part of an TBH to be the best synagogue it can be Marketing and Branding chairperson is organization where I like to spend time and I want our board to be the best they looking for creative and talented people. and where I find my spiritual center to be can be so I need to be the best leader Maybe you have ideas about making our worth the investment, both in time and I can be. And that gives me purpose. Shabbat services more inviting to more yes, even money. In the beginning, I took If I had a magic wand, I'd wave it people (Religious Practices meets 4 times that first step to volunteer by joining the and everyone would see what I see, that a year). There are many opportunities. Budget and Finance committee. This is there is value in serving our community. I hope you will consider getting where I thought my talents could help. I'd want people to know that I know involved with the TBH community. Budget & Finance is not for everyone it takes courage to step up and share Margie and I would love the opportunity (most people don't consider it fun stuff) your knowledge but that the rewards to talk with you. You can email us at but it has always interested me and I find are great when you see how you are [email protected].
TBH Brotherhood Giving Thanks by Michael Heiss & Mark Singer TBH Brotherhood Co–Presidents
said that they got as much from their participation as our guests received from he main focus for TBH Brotherhood us. We couldn’t have done this without Tin the past two months has been our you. THANKS TO ALL! Feast of Caring. Honored earlier this year At the end of a great day we served by the national Men of Reform Judaism over 300 guests on site and delivered for Service to the Community, this year meals to more that 300 others who Everyone, please store them away carefully, marked our 18th annual event and in the were unable to attend. To show that as we look forward to seeing you all decked spirit of that number we gave life to our nothing went to waste, the few leftovers out in orange next Thanksgiving. many guests. were brought to City Housing Shelter. Looking forward into 2019 we have Thanks go out to our Event Captain, Recognizing our work to serve the many more events for both fun and Chris Dwyer, Culinary Master, Scott greater Valley community, we were even opportunities for service. Next up in Tessler, ace turkey carver David Reff, and covered by KNBC as part of their “Life February is our annual Movie Night and all those who literally labored over the hot Connected” reports (see the link on the Brotherhood Shabbat Minyan. Watch the stoves to prepare the food. Special thanks TBH Facebook page). weekly e-blasts for more information. also go out to the many volunteers and One last note is to recognize Peri Gordon As always, we welcome your ideas, their families from our schools, Scouts, and Shalini Pathak for their designs and suggestions and participation. Contact us the Food Pantry and the greater Temple- words that emblazoned the t-shirts worn at [email protected]. wide community. Many of them have by our volunteers (on right).
6 Education & Youth Vision and Goals Rabbi Eleanor Steinman Rabbi Educator - Religious School
BH Religious School continues to be TBH’s Religious School Committee Ta thriving learning environment for and Board of Trustees have carefully our students in grades kindergarten to reviewed this document as well and 12. And we want to remain that way! For are enthusiastic about the use of this the last 18-months a variety of types of vision guiding the decision making for meetings have taken place that result in a the future of the Religious School to brand new TBH Religious School vision include curriculum choices, special and goals document that I am excited programs, methodology and so much to present to the entire congregation. more. First, a word about how we got here. sense of commitment to the values, In the 2016-17 school year, a task force VISITION STATEMENT: ethics, and traditions of Reform Judaism. was convened of parents, future parents, Temple Beth Hillel will be a cutting- • Joyously encourage the celebration of and alumni of TBH Religious School. edge Reform Jewish learning community Shabbat, holy days, and Jewish lifecycle TBH was lucky to receive guidance that embraces inclusivity, spirituality, moments as individuals, family units, and coaching from the URJ’s B’nai and creativity while teaching and synagogue community members. Mitzvah Revolution team of experts. traditions, providing experiences, and • Understand the connections between This group met regularly, including an instilling values for our youth, their Judaism and justice and take action steps afternoon retreat, and developed the families, and future generations. to further the causes of peace, equality vision statement and goals document. The goals of the Religious School and justice for all peoples. Then, during the 2017-18 school year supplementary learning program at • Inspire a connection with k’lal Yisrael I met with 29 TBH members for a one- Temple Beth Hillel are to: (the community of Israel) in our city, on-one conversation that focused on • Encourage the development of Jewish country, world, and in particular, to the what their ideas are for their children’s identity that binds the learner to the land, people and State of Israel. Jewish learning. We also reviewed that Jewish people and the growth of an • Introduce our children to the Hebrew vision statement and goals and received individual’s personal Jewish identity. language so they will be able to effectively some instructive feedback that was then • Provide learners with a secure participate in synagogue t’filah (prayer incorporated into the final version of environment where they can develop service) and have the foundation to this document. Additionally, I heard and discover their own spirituality understand Hebrew as a living language. tremendous positive reasons that people and relationship with God within the If you have any questions, I invite you choose TBH and remain committed to framework of Judaism. to come and speak with me. this congregation. I’ve captured those • Connect the performance of mitzvot responses in this beautiful image (on right). (Jewish obligations) to a developing
Seder In The Desert 40 We Made It! April 5-7 Yucaipa State National Park $20 per person; everyone must RSVP Participants must attend the entire weekend, be a TBH congregant, or have attended during the past 39 years. For questions about this wonderful program, contact Rabbi Sarah Hronsky at [email protected] or visit: tbhla.org/sederinthedesert.
7 Women of TBH The Spirit of Community by Leslie Nathan & Evelyn Lever Mah Jongg Women of TBH Co–Presidents
to a movie and have lunch to talk about Fe s t 2 019 what we just watched? Or how about halom and Happy New Year. The visiting the Skirball to get a tour of an Sponsored by Women SWomen of Temple Beth Hillel have exhibit? We want to arrange fascinating of Temple Beth Hillel been busy. We’ve hosted a beautiful and things to do that will engage you, delight well attended Chanukah Boutique. It was and divert you. Do you want to have an Sunday, February 17 terrific to see how many of you graciously art activity one month? Or what about volunteered and how many of you came a private concert another month? Please Temple Beth Hillel to shop. Thank you. What a wonderful give us some ideas on what you would 12326 Riverside Drive way to purchase gifts for the holiday and particularly like to see. Someone asked Valley Village, CA 91607 support Temple Beth Hillel at the same for a political speaker. We can do that. time. That’s a winning combination! How about having another one- or more- $36 tournament fee per person* In the spirit of community, we’ve handed of our rabbis give a drash? They are so includes coffee & breakfast nosh out Chanukah Candles to all our TBH knowledgeable that learning with Rabbis and lunch buffet. Awards given at end. students. And in keeping with the spirit Hronsky and Steinman is always a joy. of Tikkun Olam, the Women of TBH have Please give us ideas on what YOU would SCHEDULE: continued to support those less fortunate like to see. We LOVE hearing from you. than us and in need. We have Adopted January brings another tradition of FUN 8:30-9 am - Check-In/ Breakfast Nosh 2 families for the holidays and have given to our members: BUNCO NIGHT! Yes, 9-12:00 pm - Session 1 (3 rounds) them many wished for items. We are also it’s back, and you don’t want to miss an 12-1:00 pm - Lunch break supporting 2 local charities, Hands for exciting evening of good food, mixed 1-4:00 pm - Session 2 (3 rounds) Hope and Hope of the Valley. drinks, lots of dice rolling and MANY 4:15 pm - Awards Ceremony We have listened to many voices around prizes. We laugh at every game. It is a REGISTRATION: the Temple and have begun a daytime light hearted, fun filled evening-and NO program event which will meet (mostly) ONE has to be a card player to enjoy this Fill out form below, enclose check monthly. We had Rabbi Jim Kaufman simple game that will be taught in under for $36 payable to TBH Sisterhood. speak to a full room of participants 2 minutes. If you like to laugh, talk to Mail to: Judi Nachenburg, which is open to ALL Temple members, old friends and make new friends, this is 7037 Park Manor Ave., not just women, in the Beit Midrash. definitely the night for you. Sign up for our North Hollywood, CA 91605 January 13 Bunco Night! We will also begin our Rosh Chodesh For more info, contact: Judi Nachenber - 818-764-6240 monthly women’s night of learning, Freddie Goldberg - 808-517-5268 eating, and enjoying. We have some lovely opportunities for volunteers to host one of these evening events. Name: Everyone brings desserts so there is also time to nosh and visit with friends. Our Address: first Rosh Chodesh event is January 17. On a more competitive note, another There was so much discussion with lively semi-annual event is happening on City: questions and answers relating to the February 17. You guessed it! Our Mah background of Israel’s political structure Jongg Tournament is back. Many women Zip: that we didn’t even get to the intended around the community spend the day topic of “What do we do with our mixed competing for the championship. They Phone: feelings about Israel?” This meeting was play, take a few breakfast and lunch such a success that everyone wanted to breaks, and then play Mahj some more. It Email: continue with this discussion. We will a very intense competition that is always a bring our beloved Rabbi Emeritus back great fundraiser for the Temple. Check all that apply: on January 30 to continue with this The Women of Temple Beth Hillel have discussion topic. So look for our flyers and many more exciting events planned for I will bring my Mah Jongg set and dice don’t forget to sign up. our entertainment during the year. We I am willing to be East and keep score We are putting our ideas to the test hope that we will see you at many of our for a monthly daytime group effort. We programs. *Bring your 2018 Mah Jongg card plan to have a variety of topics as well L’Shalom, with your name on it as occasionally meet off site. Want to go Leslie and Evelyn 8 2018 Year In Review 1. Ward AME 1 2 3 Pulpit Exchange
2. Mitzvah Day
3. Purim Schpiel
4. Purim Carnival 4 5 6
5. Purim Carnival
6. Women's March
7. BHDS Passover 7 8 9
8. Seder in the Desert
9. Shabbat B'Park
10. Jazz & Wine 10 11 12 Fundraiser
11. Shabba-Que
12. Tashlich
13. Tashlich 13 14 15
14. Sukkot
15. Sukkot
16. Thanksgiving 16 17 18 Feast of Caring 17. Chanukah Celebration 18. ToGenerations set up a visit, contact us at tbhla.org Day
9 TBH Calendar of Events
Starting Sunday, January 6 Sunday, January 20 Wednesday, January 30 10:30am 9:00am - 1:00pm 10:30am-1:00pm Adult Ed: Mussar Classes TBH MITZVAH DAY WTBH Daytime Program What Do We Do With Our Mixed Feelings Six Classes taught by Rabbi Hronsky. (see page 3 for more details) About Israel, discussion with Rabbi Jim (see ad below for more details) 8:00am - Blood Drive Kaufman. Sign up at [email protected]. Go online for info and to make Tuesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29 an appointment: Tuesdays, February 5, 12, 19, 26 12:30pm www.cedars-sinai.edu/donateblood 12:30pm Adult Ed: Torah Tuesdays Adult Ed: Torah Tuesdays Join us in the Kaufman Beit Midrash for adult 8:30am - Nosh Join us in the Kaufman Beit Midrash for adult Torah study with clergy. Welcome to bring 9:00am - Opening Ceremony Torah study with clergy. Welcome to bring your your lunch. lunch. 9:45am - Activities Begin Sunday, January 13 10:00am - ECE Trike-A-Thon Tuesdays, February 5, 12, 19, 26 6:00pm 7:30pm WTBH Ladies Night Out - BUNCO! Elementary School Bake Sale Adult Ed: A Taste of Melton Modern You don’t want to miss an exciting Living, Maintaining Balance evening of good food, mixed drinks, lots 11:00am - PATHs Lunches for Throughout this course texts will be studied of dice rolling, and MANY prizes. $18 pp. Bunches related to the various elements of our lives Sign up at [email protected]. Offsite: that are constantly hanging in the balance. 8:00am - Tree Planting in Taught by Rabbi Jonathan Jaffe Bernhard of Wednesday, January 16 honor of Tu BiSh'vat Adat Ari El and Rabbi Eleanor Steinman. 7:00pm Sign up: https://goo.gl/v8JPHi Locations provided with registration; 2 at Adult Ed: Book Club TBH, 2 at ADAT. Please RSVP to: Youth Group Events Join us as we will discuss The Road to 2:00-7:00pm - Community [email protected]. Character by David Brooks led by Rabbi Supper at LA Family Housing Sarah Hronsky. Meeting monthly Sunday, February 10 through June; check calendar for upcoming Saturday, January 26 11:00am dates. 7:00pm PATH's Lunches for Bunches TBH COMEDY NIGHT To volunteer to help put lunches together, (see front cover or more details) visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/20f044badab29a1f58-feeding2. Sunday, February 17 מסעים טובים Masa’im tovim: 8:30 am Good journeys! WTBH Mah Jongg Fest Introduction to Mussar Women of Temple Beth Hillel are hosting a mah jongg tournament. Entry fee is $36 pp Adult Education Class and includes breakfast nosh and lunch buffet. Call Judi Nachenberg for info: 818-764-6240.
Wednesday, February 20 7:00pm Six Classes taught by Rabbi Sarah Hronsky. Adult Ed: Book Club Join us as we will discuss Waking Lions, by Sunday mornings from 10:30–11:15am Ayelet Gundar-Goshen. Meeting monthly through June; check calendar for upcoming Life is a journey, and through Mussar we can work dates. towards making it a good journey! Mussar is a Friday, February 22 Jewish practice that helps us explore our character, 8:00pm and how we can continue its development. Life is a Brotherhood Movie Night journey, and there is time for growth along our way! Join TBH Brotherhood for a movie after the Shabbat service. More info at bethhillel.info.
$50 members/$100 non-members. Temple Closures for Jan.- Feb. Please RSVP with payment Please be advised that the main office to Nolan at [email protected] and schools will be closed on:
January 6 February 24 Monday, Jan. 1 - New Year's Day January 13 March 10 Monday, Jan 21 - MLK Jr. Day January 27 March 17 Monday, Feb. 18 - President's Day
10 Important School Dates
Monday, January 21 Friday, February 15 January NO SCHOOL - MLK Jr. Day NO SCHOOL - No Childcare Friday, January 4 ECE & ES Prof. Development Tot Shabbat Wednesday, January 23 Elementary School Monday, February 18 Monday, January 7 Parents Admissions Tour NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day Schools Resume Tuesday, January 29 Wednesday, February 20 Thursday, January 10 ECE Parenting Talk at 8:45am ECE & ES Picture Makeup Day Elementary School Talking About Death and Loss Parent Association Meeting Friday, February 22 February Early Childhood at 10:45am Tuesday, January 13 Special Person Shabbat Religious School Grades 2-7 Friday, February 1 Summer Camp Fair Tot Shabbat Wednesday, January 14 Tuesday, February 5 Register now For Elementary School Early Childhood Admissions Parent Tour Community Assembly Parent & Me Spring 2019 Sunday, January 20 Saturday, February 9 MITZVAH Day Elementary School Minyan, Siddur Ceremony, & (see page 3 for more details) CLICK HERE! Jewish Studies Open House Youth Group Events
Saturday, January 5 5:30-8:00pm HRTY 45 - Bowling Night Flash back to the 50's with us for a bowling and dinner event. Drop-off and Pick-up at Corbin Bowl. Cost $30 for early bird/$35 regular rate.
Saturday, January 12 5:30-10:00pm JR HRTY Come Join us for a night of fun, food, and laughs. Pick-up and Drop-off at El Portal Theater. $30 for early bird/$35 regular rate.
Friday - Monday, January 18-21 NFTY Winter Kallah Teens from NFTY SOCAL & NFTY CWR can expect a traditional weekend of NFTY fun. For info, visit: https://southerncalifornia.nfty.org/ event/nfty-socal-winter-kallah/ Beth Hillel Elementary Grades TK-6 Thursday - Sunday, February 14-17 NFTY Convention in Dallas, TX Teens can expect a traditional weekend of NFTY A progressive school Convention fun. For info, visit: https://nfty.org/ event/nfty-convention-2019/ community rooted in Jewish values For more information about any of the TBH Youth Group programs, please Schedule your contact Ellie Laycook - Youth and Family Programs Coordinator, [email protected]. tour today!
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11 TBH Taskforce on Homelessness Improving Lives on the Street by Sharon Adato Past President n our effort to perform Tikun Olam, Iwe look for answers to help solve the homeless problem here in our community. We carry tube socks and nutrition packets in our cars, we pack lunches for PATH and vote on measures H and HHH on our ballots. Going forward to take some next steps, TBH has formed a Task Force on Homelessness to continue to find ways to improve the lives of people on the streets of our communities. The Task Force is joining with other ongoing How can you get involved? The The TBH Task Force meets on the community outreach by participating in NoHo Home Alliance provides meals, third Tuesday of the month. The next the Interfaith Response to Homelessness showers, clothing, phone charging, and meeting is January 15, at 7pm. Coalition, the Mayor’s East Valley mail services at St. Matthew’s Church Join us at Mitzvah Day, January 20 Organizing Committee and the NOHO at 11031 Camarillo Street in North to learn more about the volunteer Home Alliance. Hollywood. TBH would like to put opportunities. Check the Mitzvah Day The Taskforce spent the last few months together a team to assist on Wednesday announcement for supplies needed to exploring and have determined strong mornings. If you are able to assist, fulfill welcome home baskets for families areas of focus include Advocacy, Action, contact Rabbi Sarah Hronsky at (818) or individuals moving off the street and and Education. We welcome you to join us. 763-9148 or [email protected]. into “bridge” housing.
Counseling Center Teenagers and Young Adults - Stressed and Depressed by Gussie Sitkin, MFT Clinical Director of TBH at the Community Something parents and others can do Counseling Center to help with these problems is to listen to adolescents and affirm their feelings ased on a survey released by the However, there seems to be a culture while offering constructive ideas BAmerican Psychology Association of “competitive individualism” in the which include ways to alter their level in 2014, including teens, people ages United States and some other countries of expectations to be more realistic. 13 – 17, respondents had a stress level which show that the quest for personal We want them to succeed but not in of 5.8 on a 10-point scale. 40% reported perfection is steadily increasing and a way that is hurtful to their psyche. feeling irritable or angry; 36% reported social media is pushing us toward Another way to help them is to offer feeling fatigued or tired; 31% reported unattainable standards of perfection. time management ideas. I have found feeling overwhelmed. Depression is also A study found that current generations with my clients that this has alleviated a significant concern among adolescents. not only feel the rise in perfectionism much anxiety as they now have tools to Some researchers blame technology, but also may be linked to an increase cope with their expectations. particularly social media, for the increase in myriad psychological problems. A breathing technique can also of depression and anxiety among An increase in anxiety among interrupt the stress response. It is called teenagers and young adults. The reality teenagers and young adults may be the “4-7-8 breathing method. It calls for is more complicated. It is undeniable that caused by feeling pressure to succeed. breathing in for four seconds, holding some people do find their lives lacking And coincidently, the anxiety makes the breath for seven seconds and then when compared with what they see it more difficult to succeed. This can breathing out for eight seconds. It really on social media. Media can encourage have a significant effect on academic works. unrealistic expectations about body performance. Once a pattern of image and personal appearance – most academic difficulty tied to anxiety is For additional information, call the of which are professionally produced established, the problem can become Community Counseling Center at 818- and heavily filtered. self-perpetuating. 762 4817. 12 Ultimately, it’s your experience that matters. To be sure, we’re proud of our 30 years of experience in senior living. But, to us, what really matters is your experience at our communities. We do everything with that idea clearly in mind. So, go ahead, enjoy yourself with great social opportunities and amenities. Savor fine dining every day. And feel assured that assisted living services are always available if needed. We invite you to experience The Village at Sherman Oaks for yourself at a complimentary lunch and tour. Please call 818.245.5832 to schedule.
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5450 Vesper Avenue • Sherman Oaks, CA RCFE# 197608694 ShermanOaksSeniorLiving.com • 818.245.5832 13 EMERITUS RABBI KAUFMAN'S FUND NORTH HOLLYWOOD INTERFAITH FOOD In Loving Memory of PANTRY Honor, appreciate, or Abaraham Pomerantz, by Irwin Pomerantz In Loving Memory of Annie Berman, by Tara and Moshe Kaiserman Max Kerman, by Eunice Kerman remember a loved one... and family Al Fink, by Lee and Howard Fink Herman Berman, by Tara and Moshe Kaiserman Ann Voiler, by Natalie Goldman and family Jeanne Seymour, by Natalie Goldman ark a birthday, bar or bat mitzvah, Judy Seuthe, by Kathy Seuthe Tzvia Wortman, by Tobi and David Schneider Manniversary, yahrzeit or special Cecile Marx, by Marion Marx Janis Klein, by Miles Klein occasion with a donation to Temple Beth In Appreciation of Rabbi Kaufman Joan Wisner, by Tobi and David Schneider Hillel. by Marilyn Brooks Rose Kramer, by Barbara, Michael and Todd Kramer Eugene Kramer, by Barbara, Michael and Make your choice from the funds, which DAY SCHOOL FUND Todd Kramer are listed below, then send your tribute In Loving Memory of Jacob Shulom Kohn, by Tobi and David Schneider and payment to: Frances Kowal, by Marilyn Morris and Tisdale Family Ben Tadelis, by Tobi and David Schneider Ellen Kaufman, by Elizabeth and Alarick Yung Donations Temple Beth Hillel, by Susan and Robert Rovner 12326 Riverside Drive, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FUND by Barbara Kramer In Loving Memory of In Honor of Valley Village, CA 91607 Johnny Haymer, by Carol and Robert Haymer Harvey Levy’s 90th birthday, by Maxine Stern Roger Rashman’s 104th birthday, by Maxine Stern Please include the name and address of MEMORIAL AND TRIBUTE FUND the person you are honoring, so that we In Loving Memory of NEIL J. 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14 Food Pantry Let's Celebrate The Souper-Bowl by Leslye Adelman The North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry
o all who brought full bags of This is a great time of the year Tgroceries, thank you so much. to volunteer at the NHIFP. I’ve You helped make the holidays a already had scouts, students in need little better for those in need. of community service credits, and newbies who heard about the pantry during the holidays, contact me about helping. I can be reached at [email protected]. In January, we are continuing to gather the staples that are always in need: peanut butter (or other nut butters), tuna or canned meats, rice, and beans. Please remember NO GLASS jars. Lastly, we are always in need of your brown paper bags, too. In February, in addition to the staples, we are celebrating Souper- Bowl week starting Sunday, Feb. 3. Please bring cans or boxes of soup along with your other non- perishable items to TBH and place in the NHIFP bin in the lower lobby. Let's make this food drive a "touchdown!"
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