Make No Apology

Online Edition WILSHIRE Please call to obtain a full printed copy. BOULEVARD TEMPLE BULLETIN Volume 96, Number 16 • November 1, 2009 Make No Apology

make no apologies If you believe that halachah (Jew- serve respect as long as they uphold the ish law) deserves a vote but not a veto highest ethical and moral values of the I for being a Reform in the decision making of a Jew—make Torah and contribute in their own way Jew, and neither no apology. to the great story of the Jewish people— If you believe that Judaism has make no apology. should you. evolved and should always evolve in order If you are ashamed of the narrow- If you believe that men and women are to embrace the best of our tradition and mindedness and inflexibility of some equally responsible for the covenant the best of modernity—make no apology. fundamentalist Jews—make no apology. between God and the Jewish people and If you believe that a Jew can and If you are ashamed of the wholesale have an equal right to share in its privi- should love both Israel and the country assimilation and self-loathing, the igno- leges—make no apology. in which he or she lives, the way we love rance and apathy of some Jews—make If you believe that all Jews—wheth- both of our parents, neither love negating no apology. er born Jewish or choosing Judaism later the other—make no apology. If you belong to a reform syna- in life; straight or gay; young or old; If you believe that Jews should reach gogue with devotion and integrity— Caucasian, African American, Asian inward and upward to God to enrich make no apology. or Hispanic; Republican or Democrat; our spiritual lives, and outward to the If all of this makes sense to you, you wealthy, middle class, working class or communities of other faiths around us to are a Reform Jew. Be proud of it, live up poor—are equally entitled to the respon- enrich our society—make no apology. to it, make no apology! sibilities and privileges of Torah and a If you believe that all types of Rabbi Steven Z. Leder Jewish life—make no apology. Jews—Orthodox, Conservative, Recon- structionist, Reform and Secular—de-

In This Issue Teen TRIP A GivingCommunity Learners TO ISRAEL SUMMER 2009 without borders Torah Portion What Is G’milut Chasadim? GENESIS Vayera 18:1 – 22:24

od appeared to Abraham by the terebinths of Mamre; he imperative to do these mitzvot in a way that might extend— “Gwas sitting at the entrance of the tent as the day grew hot. but not break—the pragmatic realities of life in the big city? Looking up, he saw three men standing near him. As soon as Opportunities are numerous. Let’s make a New Year’s he saw them, he ran to greet them and, bowing to the ground, resolution (it’s still early!) to be sure we’re not on the phone said, ‘My lords, if it please you, do not go on past your servant. while speaking to someone else, no matter who they are (I’m Let a little water be brought; bathe your feet and recline under remembering this when in the checkout line at a store). If we the tree and let me fetch a morsel of bread that you may refresh witness an accident, let’s stop and offer help. Even just saying yourselves…’” “please” and “thank you” on a regular basis (no matter what What a great example of g’milut chasadim, a deed of our age!) goes a long way. loving-kindness—but stories are one thing; reality, often The ancient tale of Abraham’sg’milut chasadim is a another. How would we react to strangers knocking on our timeless reminder of why we’re “chosen”: not because we’re door? Without questioning them, would we invite them in, better, but because we can—and we must—better the world. rush to fetch food and water, and offer them the chance to freshen up? Living in our megapolis, that might be Rabbi Stephen Julius Stein asking a bit much. Yet, how do we reconcile Judaism’s

Plugged In Would You Rather Mail, Call or Click? Clicking the Mitzvah - Our Temple’s Experimentation with Online Contributions

s an experiment, this fall we lenos a Thanksgiving gift they’ll Aoffered an online option to not forget. This year, we want to participate in our High Holy Days make it even easier for you to help, Tikkun Olam Drive. Amazingly, over so we’re offering you the ease of 200 people clicked on our link to online contributions. the Temple’s Amazon.com Wish Visit www.wbtla.org to pur- List. It worked! And you liked it! chase Thanksgiving dinners for Due to this success, we will be the Big Give. Through Paypal, your continuing our online experiment contribution will immediately be as we offer you the opportunity to added to our effort. also contribute to the Big Give on- If contributing online is not line through our website. Last year, your cup of tea, don’t fret. We will the Big Give was a GIANT success always accept contributions by mail as you contributed $25,000 in and phone, (213) 388-2401 x523. tzedakah to purchase 1,000 turkey dinners, providing 4,000 Ange- Learn more about the Big Give at www.wbtla.org

2 Tikkun Olam The Window is Gone but the Will Lives On

hen I joined the Temple and was tasked with energiz- The Temple’s gifts will assist individuals with personal hygiene Wing tikkun olam, the iconic symbol of the sanctuary’s and in enhancing self-worth. Our church is intimately appre- Rose Window became ours: We are all different and we are all ciative of such an insightful gesture.” united. Even though the window has been removed for restora- John Maceri, Executive Director of OPCC, expressed tion, you have more than filled its gap by turning the High his gratitude: “Socks and towels seem ordinary for us, but for Holy Days Tikkun Olam Project into a stunning success, with a homeless person, a clean pair of socks is much more than a more than 200 bags, 200 clicks on Amazon.com and more simple comfort—it’s protection from the harsh elements of than $11,000. street life. For those we serve, socks and towels are extraor- Tani Isaacs, Tikkun Olam Committee chair, wrote, dinary gifts. All of us at OPCC appreciate the kindness and “Upon sorting the collections, we were overwhelmed by the generosity of your congregation.” N O KU LA generosity of our congregation. On behalf of the Tikkun Olam IK M On behalf of our senior staff who initi- T Committee, we thank you for starting the New Year with this ated this project, our pride and gratitude go outpouring of mitzvah.” to you for all you’ve done to start the New R D E L Rev. Jeffrey Thomas, Ph.D., pastor of Skid Row’s Central PA R IR O Year in such a meaningful manner. ING THE W City Community Church, reminds us, “Toiletry items often Rabbi Stephen Julius Stein are taken for granted. Yet, on Skid Row, they are not only es- sential for hygienic purposes—they are a gift of human dignity. To learn more about our food pantries, visit www.wbtla.org/events/item/204/tikkun_events

Adult Opportunities

They Schlep, They Smile, They Hold, They Care aregivers stand by the ones they love—their husband, Community at Wilshire Boulevard Temple—we can assist in Cwife, parent, child, cousin, friend. Their stories are full of small ways. See if the caregiver will accept a little help from love and determination, exhaustion and hope. volunteers, as well as support from the rabbis. Call our chair- One caregiver, Sally, wrote: “Once we began our journey, person, Ronni Kopulsky, or Nan Brostoff at (213) 388-2401 to I put together the beginnings of what would be my home away receive spiritual support from our congregation. from home: the sack of essentials—address book; quarters if the cell phone wouldn’t work; copies of insurance and medical Prayer for the Caregiver: reports; the vital journal to record all facts, doctors’ visits and O God, remain by my side, bring me Ometz Lev, Heartfelt Cour- prescription changes. Oh, then there were the snacks, water age, Continued Strength and love enough for the journey. As you bottles and an extra set of clothes. Those were the physical remained by the side of the Israelites in Egypt, bring me hope for necessities, but emotional readiness takes a different set of comfort and peace. Amen. preparations.” Rabbi Karen L. Fox How can you help a caregiver? Step in and give respite care; offer to cook a meal and eat at home together; order a massage; rent a movie and watch it together; suggest accessible books and magazines; share the time at home and listen to NEED A CHAVER? WANT A CHAVER? the realities of a changing life. And inform the Chaver Caring Contact Nan Brostoff at [email protected] or call (213) 388-2401 x501

3 Brawerman Elementary School Learners without borders

ach year, Brawerman students explore the world beyond Ethe Irmas Campus. Their expeditions—a trip across the globe to Israel, traveling across the state to Sacramento, visits to nearby locations—provide enriching opportunities for experiential education. Last month, fifth graders enjoyed American art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, while sixth graders attended theater workshops and a Shake- speare production at the Theatricum Botanicum.

To learn more about Brawerman Elementary School, visit www.brawerman.org

Center for Learning & Engagement The Center for Learning & Engagement Adopts New Hebrew Pod Program f you stop by the The top priorities with the Hebrew Pods are listening, IGreen Gymnasium fluent reading and understanding the Hebrew we use in prayer, at the Audrey and Syd- holidays and Torah study. What makes the pods exceptional is ney Irmas Campus or the individual attention, excitement and energy they create. the Temple Campus’s Our program takes place throughout the CLE on Sundays, Meitus Hall during Tuesdays and Wednesdays. On Sundays, it is held in one location Sunday School, you’ll on each campus—and seeing everyone studying at the same time see a major transforma- and hearing the commotion of different groups reading aloud tion: The Center for Learning & Engagement, in one of the adds even more excitement to the proceedings. biggest changes this year, has implemented a new Hebrew Pod The students are enjoying themselves and are proud of their Program, and the improvement is already visible. quick progress. As one student in Herschel Bleefeld’s group com- All morning long, in three separate periods, students pile mented last week, “Wow, I’m really learning Hebrew. I didn’t into the gym and Meitus Hall. They break into small groups, think it could be this easy.” specific to Hebrew, and are led by their educators and Hebrew David Green specialists in this innovative approach. Director of Family Education Pioneered in Chicago by our new director, Sarah Hanuka, and nationally recognized as a successful way to teach Hebrew to children in a limited, religious-school time frame, Hebrew Pods To learn more about the Center for bring excitement, variety and accessibility to Hebrew instruction. Learning & Engagement, visit www.wbtla.org/pages/religious_school

4 Early Childhood Centers A Giving Community ot tikkun olam? Got tzedakah? We definitely do at Wilshire Boule- Gvard Temple! Our Mann Family and Erika J. Glazer Early Childhood Centers offer many ways for our children to learn about helping others. Our students help feed the hungry by bringing canned food for events like our recent tuna fish drive, and by putting cans into the shopping carts at our Irmas and Temple campuses. They assist others throughtzedakah , dropping coins into their classroom tzedakah boxes or adding money to our tzedakah meters. They provide toys and clothing to others who need them by contributing to our tikkun olam drives and our collection bins in the parking lots. Our children also collect box tops from the packages of their favorite foods to help with our Box Tops for Education drive, and help build our early childhood libraries through our Birthday Book program. We truly are a giving community, and we’re teaching our children how to help others and repair the world!

Camps Teen TRIP TO ISRAEL SUMMER 2009 our years ago, six young people from Wilshire Boulevard FTemple and our camps went to Israel with the North American Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY). The number Rachel Rees, who accompanied the group to Israel, was a of teenagers participating in this program from our temple and former camper and counselor at our camps. She described her camps has grown significantly since then, and this past summer, experience as follows: 50 young people made the same journey; 48 were former camp- ers from Camp Hess Kramer and Gindling Hilltop Camp. The impact of this trip on its participants is best described “If only this had been an option when I was a camper at Hess by Jenna Zweig, a longtime camper at Camp Hess Kramer: Kramer! To travel to Israel with your camp friends is an incredible opportunity and adds a dimension not everyone is lucky enough to experience. Though I had been to Israel before, the kids helped me “Going to Israel really changed my perspective on who I am as a see Israel in a new way. I loved every minute of it.” member of the Jewish community. Never have I felt so welcome in a place that was so foreign to me, and I learned so much about Cheri Lauterbach myself while I was there. It reinforced my belief in Judaism and Alumni & Development Director helped me understand the history of the Jewish people. Israel will be a part of who I am for the rest of my life. I am incredibly grate- Learn more about Wilshire Boulevard Temple ful to those who made the journey possible.” Camps at www.wbtcamps.org

5 Developments

Building Lives: Wilshire Boulevard Temple’s Restoration Project Is Now Online

e’ve cre- One section is waiting for you to write your own story: Wated a special a blog to which all Temple members are invited to post their “microsite” so you memories. Email us your Wilshire Boulevard Temple reminis- can keep up with cences of about 200 words, along with any digital images you the progress of our may have. We know that many of you and your families have historic restoration been congregants for generations, and we want your stories! and redevelopment We also want to hear from new members. Tell us how you came project. Point your browser to www.buildinglives.wbtla.org or click on the link on the Temple’s website, www.wbtla.org. There, you can view photos in the photo galleries, learn interesting tidbits of Temple history, meet the people involved in the project and find out how you can participate. Available now are images of the Rose Window and the Spicebox Chandelier restorations, with more photographs to be added over time as the project continues. In addition, you

can see a historic photograph of Rabbi Edgar Magnin blessing Photo: Dave Bullock movie pioneer Adolph Zukor in a special section about the history of Hollywood’s connection with the Temple. You’ll be able to read about the history of the Temple and learn about the progress on the current project and our plans for the future. Also available is a list of the redevelopment proj- Conservators dismantle a chandelier. ect’s Building Committee members, including a short biogra- phy of each person. to join our congregation, your special wedding day, your bar or bat mitzvah—any and all of your meaningful experiences here in our magnificent temple. Please email your blog entry to [email protected]. We also wish to give special thanks to congregant Dave Bullock, a computer programmer and photographer, whose images can be seen on the microsite. This is an exciting period for Wilshire Boulevard Temple, and we’re documenting it in real time. Go to www.buildinglives.wbtla.org, and visit often. And we look forward to hearing from you. Mike Curtis Development Associate

(From left to right) Charlton Heston, Sherrill Corwin, Charles Bludhorn, Frank Yablans & Bob Hope watch Rabbi To learn more about the Building Lives project Magnin blessing Adolph Zukor. at the Temple, contact Gina Lobaco at (213) 388-2401

6 Upcoming Events

Let’s Build A House Of Hardship and Hope: Sunday, November 1, 2009 Finding Faith Amidst The Great Recession Thursday, November 19, 2009 Building Lives: Join congregants from Temple Judea as together, we all 7:30 p.m. Wilshire Boulevard Temple’s contribute ma’asei yadeinu—the work of our hands, to help Habitat for Humanity construct affordable housing for Join renowned rabbis and authors, Steven Z. Leder and David deserving, low-income citizens. Wolpe, as they discuss navigating the difficult contemporary Restoration Project Is Now Online path of financial hardships, and how we can gain faith Phyl Wallace, [email protected] or (213) 388-2401 amidst the struggle. www.wbtla.org/events/item/350/tikkun_events Phyl Wallace, [email protected] or (213) 388-2401 www.wbtla.org/events/item/341/adult_events

The Parenting Journey with Dr. Harvey Karp The Big Give! Thursday, November 5, 2009 7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 22, 2009 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. Families with young and adolescent children will have the opportunity to learn from nationally acclaimed Do not miss playing your part in THE experts on topics including understanding the needs of Thanksgiving mitzvah! We will purchase, young children, learning how to parent without power assemble, and deliver 1,000 complete struggles, the joys of cooking with and for your children, and dinners, providing a Thanksgiving feast for 4,000 hungry and a comedic twist on all things “parenting.” homeless Angelenos. Last year’s event was unforgettable (and a whole lot of fun). Let’s do it again! Carla Liber, [email protected] or (310) 445-1280 x133 www.wbtla.org/events/item/259/youth_events And this year, you can buy your turkey online! Phyl Wallace, [email protected] or (213) 388-2401 www.wbtla.org/events/item/282/tikkun_events 2009 North American Biennial Convention November 4 - 8, 2009 Take Your Family to Uganda with rabbi leder Toronto, Ontario, Canada March 28 - April 7, 2010 Every other year, some 4500 Reform Jews gather together, AJWS has created a specially tailored travel experience for lay leadership, clergy, educators and teens. Expand your Wilshire Boulevard Temple members, to be co-led by Rabbi knowledge about every aspect of Temple life, from the arts Leder and Ruth Messinger, AJWS President. to Zionism. Network, study, learn and pray with old friends and new. Return home energized spiritually, emotionally and With separate programming intellectually. tracks for parents and teenagers during the day, www.wbtla.org/events/item/336/events this trip will open our eyes to Africa—its beauty, its challenges and our own

responsibilities as Jewish Holiday Boutique global citizens. Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Rena Dascal, (212) 792-2829, [email protected] 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. www.wbtla.org/events/item/351/adult_events The city’s finest vendors create a fabulous day filled with lunch, shopping, and socializing. Merchandise includes women’s and children’s clothing, costume and fine jewelry, house wares, gifts and toys... something for everyone. Enter to win fabulous raffle prizes, sample goodies from our world class bake sale and make your Chanukah holiday shopping easy and fun. A percentage of each sale goes to support the programs and scholarship funds of our schools. Felisa Felsenthal, [email protected] or (213) 388-2401 www.wbtla.org/events/item/223/youth_events

Temple Campus Irmas Campus Regisration Required Contact For More Information Information Available Online Free of Charge

For a full calendar of events and services, please visit www.wbtla.org/events 7 Shabbat: A Training for Daily Life WILSHIRE 20 BOULEVARD TEMPLE November 09 sunday monday Tuesday 11Wednesday Thursday Friday saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Food Pantries 2009 North American 2009 North American Torah Study at Century City Torah Study Biennial Convention Biennial Convention Let's Build A House Soul Sounds Shabbat Shacharit Shabbat The Parenting Journey Kabbalat Shabbat 2009 North American 2009 North American Biennial Convention Biennial Convention

8 9 10 11 Finding Holiness 12 13 14 Torah Study at Downtown Food Pantries Coffee with Carol Holiday Boutique Coffee with Carol Kol Rinnah Torah Study Torah Talk 2009 North American Pregnancy and Infant Loss Tot Shabbat Biennial Convention Support Group Women's Torah Study Shacharit Shabbat Kabbalat Shabbat

Veteran's Day Youth Choir 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Torah Study & Service Combined Food Pantries Torah Study at Temple Finding Holiness Kol Rinnah Torah Talk

PROJECT RENEWMENT Of Hardship and Hope: Kabbalat Shabbat Tot Shabbat Finding Faith Amidst The Shabbat Morning Spousal Bereavement Great Recession Soul Sounds Shabbat Support Group Minyan Bereavement Support Group Shacharit Shabbat Alumni 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Food Pantries Spousal Bereavement Kabbalat Shabbat Torah Study Support Group The Big Give! Shacharit Shabbat

Thanksgiving 29 30 Food Pantries

Temple Campus For more information, including time and location, on all of Irmas Campus the events in this calendar, visit www.wbtla.org OPCC Annenberg Access Center, Santa Monica Service time different than usual - please check online Contributions

RABBI EDGAR F. MAGNIN FUND In Loving Memory Of: Marjorie D. Kogan by Jack, Myra, Jeffrey, Brooke & LAURETTA MISRAJE WASSERSTEIN Bradley Mindlin Jordan Feldman by Bette, Adam & Abbie Feldman Andrew Porter CAMPERSHIP FUND Todd Rosenberg Mother, Eve Klopper by Irv Cohen Marjorie D. Levin by Claudia & Brandon Levin Anne Spilberg by Claudia & Brandon Levin In Loving Memory Of: Agnes Stedman by Susan & Mitch Stedman Sadie Misraje by Karen & Stanley Misraje In Honor Of: Beloved teacher and friend, Nate Spilberg by Kathryn Rabbi Harvey & Sybil Fields’s 50th Anniversary by Lauretta Wasserstein by Karen & Stanley Misraje SISTERHOOD PULPIT FLOWER FUND Mendelson Elizabeth & Mervyn Hecht Nate Spilberg by Jack, Myra, Jeffrey, Brooke & Andrew The Wooster’s 100th Birthday Celebration by In Honor Of: Porter BEARMAN AND LANCET CAMPERSHIP The Dula Family A very special “Lady” Joan Teller by Toibe & Jack Knight FUND RABBI HARVEY J. & SYBIL A. FIELDS In Loving Memory Of: In Loving Memory Of: In Loving Memory Of: EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Cliff Ackerman by Ronnie Shapiro & Norman Chanes Esther Altabet by Rochelle & Eli Ginsburg Henrietta Bearman by Gloria Jane Lancet Gladys Becker by Ernest Warsaw Jean Dreisen by Betsy & Janet Dreisen In Honor Of: Bunny Kimmel by Linda & Bruce Miller & Family and Mother, Henrietta Blumer by Arline & Richard Agay Rabbi Harvey & Sybil Fields’s 50th Anniversary by Jane Lancet Rose Fischer by Edie & Joseph Fischer Nancy & Cantor Don Gurney Robert Borun by Dorothy Straus Esther Lewis by Toibe & Jack Knight Rabbi Harvey Fields by Kathryn Mendelson ALLAN CHATKIN CAMPERSHIP FUND Hermione Brown by Eileen & Harold Brown Selma Schulman by Jill & Paul Schulman Rabbi Harvey Fields’s Birthday by Nancy & Cantor Beloved father, William Citron by Cecile Bartman Lorraine Weintraub by Jill & Paul Schulman Don Gurney In Honor Of: Ria Carlis’s 70th Birthday by Sandi Chatkin Suzanne Corets by Beth Corets Amit and Noa Prishkolnik’s B’not Mitzvah by Nancy & Max Edelstein by Ruth Yablans FOOD PANTRIES FUND Cantor Don Gurney Mimi Gittelson’s Birthday by Sandi Chatkin Adin Edwards by Barry Edwards Jeanne Gerson In Loving Memory Of: AL GOODMAN MEMORIAL CAMPERSHIP Richard Epstein by Jill & Burton Epstein Alana & Elliot Megdal Rina Pakula Klein by Robin & Elliott Broidy FUND Lara & John Rich Arthur Epstein by Alan Epstein Peter Wald by Jamie & Kenneth Rosenblood Ben Evans by Joanie Reisman In Loving Memory Of: In Honor Of: Ernie Grossblatt by Rhoda Goodman & Family Jordan Feldman by Morgan Smith & Adam Feldman Our outstanding Rabbis by Jeanne Gerson ANAT BEN-ISHAI SCHOLARSHIP FUND Anna Fox by Helen MacKinnon Linda Daly and Mike Alexander’s Wedding by The In Loving Memory Of: CHARLES BENDIT CAMPERSHIP FUND Sally Frankl by Gloria & Harold Frankl Schwartz/ Blake / Reniers Family Beverly Gersh by Linda & Edward Brown Alfred Garfinkel by Jonathan Carson The wedding of Linda Daly and Mike Alexander by In Loving Memory Of: Lillian Gelfond by Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Gelfond Charlotte & Rick Shephard Carl Imerman by Arnie & Merle Weiner; Sharon and MUSIC PUBLICATION FUND Jason Fisher Beatrice Gerry by Janice & Arthur Gerry Noah Baum’s Bar Mitzvah by Michael Wachs In Loving Memory Of: Esther Lewis by Nadine & Stephen Breuer Rose Gilfenbain by Steven Gilfenbain Nicole Benun’s Bat Mitzvah by Natalie Blake, Steven Schwartz & Family Jordan Phillips, M.D. by Mary Zoe Phillips Ruth Gitlin by Malcolm Orland Noah Berks’s Bar Mitzvah by Nadine & Zachary Zysman SILLS CAMPERSHIP FUND Miriam Gittlin by Dr. David Dana JORDAN EHRLICH FUND FOR Quinn Edwards’s Bar Mitzvah by Gabi Freund In Loving Memory Of: Lillian Goldstein by Lisa & Robert Goldstein The Wooster Family by Rachel & Jeff Lipp PROGRAMS IN BUSINESS ETHICS Gerrie Schusterman by Becca & Dan Nudel Robert Haiman by Shirley Haiman Eden Hankin’s Bat Mitzvah by Natalie Blake, Steven In Loving Memory Of: Morris Harris by Rita & Albert Harris Schwartz & Family Gladys Ehrlich by Nadine & Stephen Breuer MARK GREENSTEIN CAMP FUND Beloved father, Max Hartfield by Gertrude Kline Myles Pindus’s Bar Mitzvah by Natalie Blake, Steven In Loving Memory Of: Erna Heller by Lawrence Heller Schwartz & Family AARON JOSHUA SIMMONS MEMORIAL All my loved ones by Pauline Greenstein Milton Hoffman & Miriam Hoffman by Paula Hoffman Rabbi Stein by Martin Schwartz FUND Jackie Holden by Mark Holden In Loving Memory Of: In Loving Memory Of: YONI LICHT CAMPERSHIP FUND Claudine Keith by Marilyne & Arthur Keith My beloved parents and brother by Ann Givon Joe Pollock by Sharon & Mark Pollock In Loving Memory Of: Maier Kozberg by Fay Kozberg Rae Arons by Helen Sherwin Joan Teller by Miryam & Dr. Samuel Tarica Elisa Kunin by Adrienne & Stanford Rubin Dianne Barraco by Cramer Family THE BIG GIVE FUND Ray Kurtz by Malcolm Orland Peter G. Bergman by Ann Rubin In Honor Of: KEHILLAH COMMUNITY CAMP FUND Arlene Katzman by Jill & Burton Epstein Beloved sister, Linda Bleiweiss by Iris Kanner My birthday by Muriel Blankfort Marci & Robert Murdock Adele & Lisa Laxer by Leslie & Gerald Laxer Loving sister, Linda Bleiweiss by Helen Samples In Loving Memory Of: In Honor Of: Esther Lewis by Marjorie Blatt Dear father, Max Hartfield by Marian & Stanley Brown Jack Samuels by Janet Samuels The marriage of Mark Weinstein and Farrah Soleimani Harry Lyttle by Lawrence Lyttle & Family by Karen, Nigel & Taylor Spill Lillian Mereny by Eric Fine & Carol Krasne Beloved father and grandfather, Max Hartfield by Lucille Epstein & Family WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TEMPLE CAMPS Ronald Moss by Moss Family In Loving Memory Of: My beloved husband, Warner Hirsch by Jane Hirsch Cynthia Gottlieb by Jane Weil Saul Orland by Malcolm Orland In Honor Of: Parents, Selma & Jacob Becker and Max & Helene John Bard for his outstanding food and service at the Joan Teller by Jean Katz Joe Pollock by Beth Goren Hirsch by Jane Hirsch Bat Mitzvah of Sydney Walley by Judi & Larry Walley Dear father, Maurice Ratner by Elizabeth Gottlieb Dr. Nayer Khankhanian’s mother by Ann & Bernd Givon Rabbi David Eshel for officiating at the Bat Mitzvah of WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TEMPLE CAMPS Marvin Ratner by Mildred Ratner Alfred Kline by Susan Kaplan Sydney Walley by Judi & Larry Walley YISOD PLANNING FUND Charles Rose by Dione & Bill Fenning Helen Levin by Brenda Levin, David & Eliot Abel Rabbinic intern Beau Shapiro participating in the Bat Anonymous Mitzvah of Sydney Walley by Judi & Larry Walley Miriam Rothstein by Nancy Ellin Howard Lynn & Lillian Lynn by Constance Burg Alyce and Philip de Toledo Hilda Sallet by Mildred Ratner Ben Shevitz by Helen Sherwin In Loving Memory Of: Audrey and Sydney Irmas Charitable Foundation Anna Samuels by Claire Feiger Irma Strumpf by Elaine Lipton Henrietta “Danny” Blumer by Lisa Agay Stan Getz Harry Schneider by Marilyn & Harvey Schneider Carol Zarett by Elaine Lipton Phyllis Cohen by Judith & Harvey Flax Beth and Jan Goren Pearl Schneider by Marlo Wolf Ramon Gerson by Linda Delaney Susan Adler Jannol and Martin Jannol Jay Slotkin by Bradley Mindlin PRAYER BOOK DEDICATION FUND Beloved husband, Ramon Gerson by Jeanne Gerson Mary Zoe Phillips Ralph Snyder by Rick Chimienti In Honor Of: Milton Hoffman by Sheri & Allen Tuchman Steve Sauer Sondra Spatt by Michael, Randye & Jolie Abrams Rabbi David and Yetta Kane by Helene Rosenzweig & Sidney Justman by Judith & Harvey Flax Schulman Family Fund (Teri and Ken Hertz) Zygmunt Stock by Rose & Al Finci Richard Bock Father, Joseph Levy by Virginia & Fred Kulberg Elly and Dan Wolf Linda Sullivan by Evelyn Prell Dr. Bryna Kane and Jerry Kaufman by Helene Ida May Office by Miriam Wolf Miriam Wolf Rosenzweig & Richard Bock Phyllis Tabach by Julius Tabach Cynthia Rosenwald by Beth & Barry Rosenbloom Cantor Elisa Waltzman by Helene Rosenzweig & Dear friend, Joan Teller by Sheila & Donald Bernstein Richard Bock & Family RABBI ALFRED WOLF CAMP FUND Devra Thomasson by John Thomasson In Loving Memory Of: In Honor Of: FOOD PANTRIES N O Evelyn Tuch by Marilyn & Bernard Brown Leonard Hilborne by Dr. Lee Hilborne KU LA Janet Dreisen and Herb Rappaport’s Engagement by Sunday, November 8, 2009 IK M Aaron Usher-Glazer by Diane & Guilford Glazer Irma Weisskopf by Liesa & Frank Schiller Linda & Mike Roberts T Harold Victor by Jonathan Victor Mildred Wien by Peggy & Stephen Davis Rabbi David Eshel for coming to visit Sheila in the Sponsored by Eleanor Yager by Dr. Howard Golden hospital by Stephanie & Spencer Schneider Banky La Rocque Foundation MANN FAMILY EARLY CHILDHOOD R Thank you to those individuals and D In Loving Memory Of: E L WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TEMPLE CENTER PA R William Glick by Dr. and Mrs. Robert Wolf families who have chosen either to IR O REDEVELOPMENT FUND Heather & Dr. Eugene Dula ING THE W Uncle, Mark Pollak and grandfather, John Pollak by underwrite ($1,000) or sponsor ($500) Todd Rosenberg Rhonda Schwartz GERI AND RICHARD BRAWERMAN a week of food. If you are interested in joining this David Koslow by Stefan, Judy, Jenna & Lily Zweig In Loving Memory Of: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL effort, please contact Gina Lobaco at (213) 388-2401 Elsie Fogelman by Sherri & John Fogelman Belle Moskowitz by Stefan, Judy, Jenna & Lily Zweig or [email protected]. Herbert Lindenbaum by Jeanne Gerson In Honor Of: Lois Spector by William Spector The Wooster’s 100th Birthday Celebration by The Frey Family Joan Teller by Jessie & Edwin Benjamin CLERGY FUND Mitzvah go’reret mitzvah — The birth of our daughter, Lillie Yonit Lainer by Marisa Joan Teller by Marjorie Blatt doing a mitzvah leads to doing more. In Honor Of: & Arik Lainer Joan Teller by Marjorie & Edward Bressler Shana Tova to the clergy and staff of Wilshire Mel Roberts’s Birthday by Susan & Robert Lerner Joan Teller by Norma & Earl Bubar Boulevard Temple by Laura Ullman Epstein, Mark Joan Teller by Jean Cohen Epstein & Family In Loving Memory Of: Joan Teller by Diane & Lawrence Dresser Isaac Ullman for a speedy recovery by Laura Ullman Randy Kapson by Bruce Kapson Dear friend, Joan Teller by Ruth & Samuel Mayerson Epstein, Mark Epstein & Family Rina Klein by Sandra & Leonard Pariser Joan Teller by Jo Mintz Seligman Rabbi Karen Fox by Jennifer Nye Irma Weisskopf by Gary Schiller HIGH HOLY DAYS Rabbi Steve Leder by Jennifer Nye Joan Teller by Suzie & Mark Steres TIKKUN OLAM MITZVAH Rabbi Steve Leder for officiating at the marriage of ANNE AND NATHAN SPILBERG ANNUAL Joan Teller by Elly & Dan Wolf PROJECT Amy Andelson and Sean Lubens by Michele & Arlen LECTURE ON JEWISH LIFE Joan Teller by Miriam Wolf Andelson “Thank you to everyone who by bringing, clicking Rabbi Steve Leder for officiating at the service of In Loving Memory Of: or contributing made an enormous contribution Jerry Kaplan by Sue Kaplan Richard Eisendrath by Susan & Bruce Levin in assisting those in need.” Rabbi Steve Leder for coming to visit Sheila in the Marjorie D. Kogan by Susan & Bruce Levin hospital by Stephanie & Spencer Schneider

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9 Developments Continued

lose to 800 people attended the pre-High “Hidden CHoly Days concert, “Hidden Melodies Revealed,” in Piness Auditorium. The diverse crowd came early and filled Davidson Patio and the adjacent areas in anticipation of the Sway Ma- Melodies chinery concert presented by JDub Records. Part Revealed ritual, part rock concert, the traditional songs “ and liturgy of the Jewish New Year were given at the Temple Before a fresh and often avant-garde interpretation by the five members of the band, who rocked Piness Diverse Crowd of Hundreds Auditorium like it had never been rocked before! Photos: Kevin Knight

Temple Family

Welcome to new Temple members… June Blumkin and aunts and uncles, Cari Schwartz and David Wimmer and Zach and Laney Schwartz…Allison and Mark Littlestone on the birth and Babak and Yas Baravarian and their children, Haley and Michael…Laurie naming of their son, Hudson Miller Littlestone and to big brother, Cooper… Basile…Michael and Julie Cohen and their children, Maxwell and Eliza… Dina and Sean Marks on the birth of their son, Landon Noah Marks and Edwin and Eydie Desser…Dorothy Dorskind…Neal and Susan Flaster and to big brother, Davis…Lauren and Jeff Polak on the birth of their daughter, their sons, Paden and Parker…Anthony and Nicole Frank and their son, Alexa Sophie Polak and to big brother, Ethan and to grandparents, Joanie Anthony…Steven and Leanne Frankel and their daughters, Hayley and and Lou Reisman, great grandmother, Lillian Evans and aunt and uncle, Libby…Ronald and Sharon Gart and their daughter, Kylie…Joshua and Julie and Scott Feldman…Bonnie and Bill Todman on the birth of their twin Stephanie Goldstine and their sons, Eli and Theo…Barry Greenberg and Zoe daughters, Lillian Francis Todman and Taylor Pearl Todman…Tracy and Friedlander and their children, Aaron, Rose and Jack…Nick and Shana Grouf Sam Yadegar on the birth of their daughter, Alexa Yadegar and to big sister, and their daughters, Siena and Zoe…Susan Kaplan…Matthew and Heather Audrey and to related family members, Martin and Nazila Yadegar & Family, Kavanaugh…Steven and Randi Klein and their daughter, Alivia…David Peyman and Shirin Yadegar & Family… Landau and his son, James…Eric and Wendy Levine…Matthew and Juliet Lublin and their sons, Garrett and Evan…Scott and Andrea Lunine and their Condolences to… children, Alex and Aliana…Kevin Lynch and Hillary Young and their son, Luca…Elliot and Alana Megdal…Mariyetta Meyers…Matthew and Carina Lee and Debra Bogdanoff on the death of Earl Bogdanoff and to Miller and their son, Henry and Ethan…Robert and Betty Miller…Zachary granddaughter, Lana…Joan Borinstein on the death of her mother, Pearl Penn and Michele Weiss and their children, Sophia, Alexander and Logan… Borinstein and to granddaughter, Melanie…Jean Pedersen on the death of David Phillips…Scott Rocher…Jim and Lee Tenerowicz and their sons, Ryan her brother, Robert Botek…Gary and Caryn Ezor on the death of his father, and Kyle…Larry Schlossberg and Elizabeth Magliana and their sons, Henry Albert Ellis Ezor and to grandchildren, Justin, Eric and Gregory…Kathy and Harrison…Stephen Schwartz and Sarah Slome-Schwartz and their son, Farkas and Chris Angel on the death of her mother, Carolyn Farkas and to Ethan…Zachary and Laney Schwartz…Gavin and Dee Shenker and their granddaughter, Naomi...Suzanne Finer on the death of her husband, Gary daughter, Jade…Ryan and Jennifer Smiley…David and Stacey Ware and Finer and to children, Allison and Ben…Friends and family of Esther Lewis… their daughters, Hope and Estella…Jeremy and Hila Wenokur and their son, Melvin Schusterman on the death of his wife, Geraldine Schusterman…Brad Ethan…Bernard Weinraub and Amy Pascal and their son, Anthony…Mark and Lisa Mindlin on the death of his grandmother, Marjorie Slotkin and to Weinstein and Farnaz Soleimani…Mark Wittcoff and his son, Nicholas…Paul grandchildren, JT and David and to niece, Ilene and Stanley Gold…Dr. Mark and Lara Zimmerman and their son, Jack and Eli… Surrey on the death of his mother, Edith Surrey and to grandchildren, Jacob, Kayla, and Shane…Lynne and Stewart Brookman on the death of her mother, Congratulations to… Eileen Taub and to grandchildren, Hallie and Hunter… Stacy and Ryan Bernstein on the birth and naming of her daughter, Stella And to all immediate and extended family. James Bernstein and to grandmother, Janis Schwartz, great grandmother,

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Clergy Rabbi Steven Z. Leder, Pritzker Chair of Senior Rabbinics Rabbi Karen L. Fox, M.F.T. Rabbi Elissa Ben-Naim Rabbi Stephen Julius Stein Rabbi David Eshel Cantor Don Gurney Cantor Susan Caro Rabbi Harvey J. Fields, Ph.D., Emeritus Board of Trustees Richard Pachulski, President Alyce de Toledo, Vice President Andrew E. Haas, Vice President John Schulman, Vice President Mary Brussell, Secretary Steven Romick, Treasurer Susan Adler Jannol, Alan Berro, Stephen Davis, Alan Epstein, Michael Flesch, Jami Gertz, Barbara Grushow, Teri Hertz, Richard Kurtzman, Donald Levy, Richard Powell, Carlos Siderman, Steve Sugerman Julie C. Miller, Immediate Past President Barry Edwards, Counsel Honorary Board Members Lionel Bell, Howard M. Bernstein, Audrey Irmas Administration Howard G. Kaplan, Executive Director Carol Bovill, Director, Early Childhood Centers Nadine Bendit Breuer, Head of Elementary School Sarah Hanuka, Director, Center for Learning & Engagement Douglas F. Lynn, Director, Camps & Conference Center Gina Lobaco, Director of Development Jessica Accamando, Director of Communications Rebecca Sills Nudel, Membership Director The Wilshire Boulevard Temple Bulletin is published monthly by Wilshire Boulevard Temple www.wbtla.org Printed on recycled paper. (213) 388-2401 Please remember to recycle it again!

Schedule of Shabbat Worship & Study

Friday, NOVEMBER 6 Rabbi Stein and Cantor Gurney Soul Sounds Shabbat Rabbi Stein and Cantorial Soloist Youth Choir Rabbi Stein, Cantor Gurney Jackie Rafii Shabbat Service 6:00 p.m. and the Band 6:00 p.m. Rabbi Leder and Cantorial 6:00 p.m. Soloist Jackie Rafii SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 6:00 p.m. Torah Study SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Torah Study Soul Sounds Shabbat GENESIS Torah Study and Service GENESIS Vayetze 28:10 - 32:3 Rabbi Stein, Cantor Gurney Chaya Sarah 23:1 – 25:18 Combined Rabbi Eshel and the Band Jonathan Freund GENESIS Toldot 25:19 – 28:9 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. Rabbi Stein and Cantor Caro Shabbat Services 9:00 a.m. Saturday, NOVEMBER 7 Tot Shabbat Rabbi Eshel and Cantor Caro Rabbinic Intern Erin Mason Tot Shabbat 10:30 a.m. Torah Study Sukkot 9:00 a.m. Cantor Gurney GENESIS Vayera 18:1 – 22:24 Rabbi Stein and Cantorial Soloist 9:00 a.m. Avi Cohen Ellen Sugerman Shabbat Services 10:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Rabbi Eshel and Cantor Gurney Shabbat Morning Minyan 10:30 a.m. Rabbi Fox, Cantor Caro and Shabbat Services Rabbinic Intern Beau Shapiro Rabbi Leder and Cantor Gurney Rabbi Stein and Cantor Caro 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Service Rabbi Stein and Cantorial Friday, NOVEMBER 20 Bar Mitzvah of Ben Shirken Soloist Jackie Rafii Shabbat Service Rabbi Leder and Cantor Gurney 10:30 a.m. Rabbi Leder and Cantor Caro 10:30 a.m. Friday, NOVEMBER 13 Adult Choir 6:00 p.m. Friday, NOVEMBER 27 Shabbat Services Shabbat Services Rabbi Eshel and Cantor Caro Rabbi Eshel and Cantor Caro 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

Temple Campus Irmas Campus All Shabbat and worship information can be found online at www.wbtla.org