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We are thrilled to announce that Theatre Dybbuk is our new artist-in-residence

at Temple Judea. We are the first synagogue in the San Fernando Valley to

house an independent theatre company. Theatre Dybbuk’s mission is to

illuminate the universal human experience by creating provocative theatrical

presentations and innovative educational opportunities based on Jewish

folklore, rituals and history.

.............................................Senior Staff Rabbi Joshua M. AaronsonRabbi Cantor Alison WissotRabbi Samuel L. SpectorCantor Yonah KligerRabbinic Intern Daniel ShapiroCantorial Intern Lily Tash

Margie Ipp, Director of Early Childhood CenterRebecca C. Platt, Director of Education

Ellen Franklin, Executive DirectorDiane Lennox, Director of FinanceEileen Aroesti, Director of DevelopmentPietro Capra, Facilities Director

.............................................Board of Trustees Teri Levin Grossblatt, President

Executive CommitteeKym Eisner, Executive Vice PresidentTodd Cobin, VP Finance & DevelopmentKaren Twersky, VP Membership Josh Rubenstein, VP Membership CommitmentsMegan Fischer, VP EducationEllen Israel, VP PersonnelJulie Fuld, SecretaryBill Harris, TreasurerAndy Keimach, Immediate Past President

TrusteesGail Aspinwall Ron MilmanJanet Bornstein Ellen OpellGail Browdy Dani RogersJoann Kramar Judy RuttSteve Levitt Adam SaitmanJonathan Littman Joe Woolf

Presidential AppointeesMichael RobbinsIrv KlaskyArthur Jablon

Auxiliary RepresentativesJudy Scharf, Caring CommunityTracey Poirier, Women of Temple JudeaAly Besser, Senior Youth GroupDavid Daniel / Dean Piller, BrotherhoodKaren Liebrecht, ECC Parents’ Association

Submissions for the Judean may be sent to [email protected].

Edited by Gail AspinwallDesign and layout by Josh GeyerPrinting by Gam Enterprises

January/February 2016www.templejudea.com

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aaron henneartistic director

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Promises, Vows, Resolutions and Growth Rabbi Cantor Alison Wissot

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Promises. The New Year is full of them. And, as American Jews, we have the occasion to celebrate a multitude of New Years, so perhaps it seems that we are always making resolutions, vows, promises.

This year is especially full of promises on the national scene, as we watch politicians aiming for the Oval Office. Then there are the promises we all make to our families and friends, and promises we make to ourselves in the name of resolutions. Torah holds that there are promises made by God, a complex covenant that binds us to that which is holy.

The Talmud too has a complicated relationship with promises. According to the rabbis of the Talmud, there are two kinds of promises that we might make. One is focused on the object, one is focused on the person. If a person says, “I will place a ban on wine” in the hopes of controlling his or her drinking, this is a vow. If a person says “I swear I will not drink wine,” this is an oath.

So what is the difference? Is this just semantics? The rabbis do not think so, as they spend pages of the Talmud arguing over whether a vow or an oath is desirable or even allowed, and what happens if the promise is left unfulfilled.

In fact, the conversation goes back to Ecclesiastes, in which it is stated that it is better not to vow than to vow and not accomplish the goal, and from this the rabbis generally conclude that it is better never to vow at all.

Why all of this conversation prohibiting vows? It speaks to a deep human need to strive for the future. For if the rabbis feel the need to prohibit this, we must have been doing it all along. We NEED to promise. We NEED to hold out hope that we can become more than we are, that we can make effective changes in our lives, that we can grow and progress as human beings. We want to believe that not only we but our society can become better than it has been.

However, the pain of unfulfilled vows, and the unintended consequences of letting ourselves renege on promises, is what prompts the rabbis to suggest that we never make them in the first place. For if we allow our promises to be released freely, then our word cannot be trusted.

And yet… we make them. On the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah), we are also given Yom Kippur, an opportunity to chant the Kol Nidre, which releases us from any vows or oaths we make that we simply were not capable of accomplishing. But on the American New Year, we have no such release.

Perhaps that is the pressure of this time of year. We know we have not lived up to the resolutions and promises we have made in this past year. And worse, we may see a legacy of unfulfilled resolutions in what seems like an endless chain of years even further gone by.

I suggest that the American New Year needs its own “kol nidre,” its own ritual to release the pain of promises we are unable to keep. One way we can do this is by forgiving ourselves our lack of perfection. We are human and therefore flawed, and it is those very flaws which allow us the possibility of growth. Rabbis have interpreted the first commandment in the 10 big ones (I am your God who took you out of the land of Egypt . . .) to mean quite literally “I’m God, you’re not.” We would do well to remember the blessing in this! We are not supposed to be perfect. We are not supposed to achieve every goal, and we are not supposed to be able to fulfill every promise. But the sheer act of allowing ourselves to make these resolutions and promises means we are living a life in which we strive to be more. So whether your resolutions are attempts to better care for your body, or for your soul, or for your family . . . may this New Year release us from all promises we tried so hard to keep last year, and offer the promise of a life that is above and beyond.

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Purim, It’s Not Just Jewish Halloween Rebecca Platt - Director of Education

Purim is not just the “Jewish Halloween.” I know this

statement may be surprising to some, but Purim is a

holiday that goes way beyond a great Haman costume, or

the opportunity to over indulge (adults only of course).

Purim is actually a holiday that is expressive of Jewish

values and ethics in a really accessible way.

I thought I would break down the mitzvot a bit here as they

can be really accessible and family friendly.

First, as Rabbi Aaronson often says (and I agree), there

are no private Jewish moments. Jews like to celebrate,

commiserate, kvetch, kvell, and even mourn together.

That being said, the first mitzvah of reading the megillah

(or at least hearing the megillah read), traditionally must be

done in public. Usually, megillah readings are very festive

and definitely kid-friendly! Shameless plug, but think about

experiencing this mitzvah with your family here at Temple

Judea! The chanting of the megillah really emphasizes the

Jewish value of community and that as Jews, we truly are

our brother and sister’s keeper.

The second mitzvah of eating “Seudat Purim” or a

festive meal is another great potential family activity. Maybe

think about gathering your family and/or friends for a meal

together. You might even require costumes or have

everyone choose a character from the megillah and require

the group to stay in character—perfect for LA! Seudat

Purim focuses on family and food. There can be almost no

Jewish event that doesn’t include food! There’s something

about breaking bread together that

really opens up conversation and con-

nection. Use Purim as an excuse this

year to sit down and share a meal with those you love and

open yourself up to the possibilities.

The third mitzvah of sending gifts, “Mishloach Manot,”

well, this is just fun! Many more traditional Jewish

communities annually send small gifts and tokens of care

to family and friends on Purim. Mishloach Manot helps

us remember the importance of simcha or happiness as a

Jewish people. Despite the challenges of our history and

despite what might be confronting us in our own lives, it’s

important for us to remember the blessings in our lives

and focus on what is good, and how we can connect to

and share joy in the world. This year you might consider

organizing a “white elephant” gift exchange with Jewish

friends on Purim, or arrange one for your kids!

Finally, the fourth mitzvah, that of Matanot l’Evyonim, or

giving gifts to the poor. Tzedakah is a significant Jewish

ethical imperative. We must give to others as we are all

responsible for each other as Jews. For Purim this year,

consider creating small Purim baskets for a Jewish senior

home, or giving small gifts of any kind to a charity that’s

important to your family.

Wishing you and your family a Chag Purim Sameach

(Happy Purim)!

Purim is March 20, 2016Save the date for our annual Purim celebration!

As you might know, Purim contains within it four mitzvot (commandments). They are as follows:

1. The reading of the Megillah (Scroll of Esther)

2. Eating a festive Purim meal (Seudat Purim)

3. Sending gifts (Mishloach Manot)

4. Gifts to the poor (Matanot l’Evyonim)

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Early Childhood Center Margie Ipp - Director of ECC Lisa Whitman - Assistant Director of ECCIt’s 2016, and we in the ECC are more dedicated than ever

to spreading the word that PLAY is the best way to educate

children. Play seems to be under attack these days with the

push to “educate” our kids earlier and earlier. Parents worry

that if their children aren’t doing traditional school learning early

that they will fall behind. Should they be learning to read when

they are two? Should they be doing addition and subtraction at

three? Do they need flashcards or computer programs? What

some parents don’t understand is that play holds the keys to

unlock all the skills for traditional learning once children are

developmentally ready.

More and more research is showing a link between play and

the development of cognitive and social “school” skills that

are needed as children get older. Play is linked to developing

oral language, self-regulation, memory, social development,

mathematical concepts, and literacy skills. A child who plays

house with other children in class uses his/her imagination, but also

learns to listen and consider other people’s perspectives. A child

who builds a block tower learns to concentrate and persist even

when the blocks fall.

He/she learns about

size, weight, and physical space. A child who plays with cars, or

dolls, or dinosaurs can learn to sort by color, size, and attribute.

All of these skills are gained in the most natural way – PLAY.

Today, because of TV, videos, computers, and smart phones,

children often don’t have enough time to just play. Here in the

ECC, we are dedicated to giving children time and space to play

and learn; to explore and grow; to imagine and succeed. Give a

child a cardboard box and see what happens. And while you are

at it, play is good for grown-ups too. Get down on the floor with

your children and let them invite you into their creative world.

Having a young child is a great excuse for you to play, too!

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Herb & Jean AaronBruce & Nancy AbramsPeter AdlerDavid & Margaret AltschulRuth-Ellen AmenJais & Karen AserafGail AspinwallIvan & Nikki AxelrodJeff & Andrea BaconSteve & Aileen BailinOwen BakerMartin & Pamela BakstArnie & Robbie BalonickBob & Sandy BaralScott BarerLorraine BarthAri & Heather BassDorianne BassMiriam BeggPhilip & Elaine BenditsonAndy & Judith BensonEvelyn BergmanDean & Karen BerkusMarcia BermanMichael & Anne BermanStu & Marietta BerntholRob & Amy BesserBennett & Linda BigmanLeon & Mary BlanksteinJason & Laura BlattJacob & Ilene BlokMichael & Susan BlumenfieldLee & Samantha BothastDiane BreitmanSteve & Tiffani BresnickJustin & Danielle BrooksGail BrowdyAndrea BrownShelly BrowneDouglas & Lysa BurkeCarryl CarterScott & Hallie ChavezZachary & Arielle CheslerTodd & Barbara CobinBernard & Paula CohenGreg & Chris CohenLester & Michele CohenDan & Jennifer CooperRichard & Tracey CoopersteinDaniel & Roza CrawfordMatt & Linda CreagerDebra CurtisJeffery Daar & Ruth ZacariasVivi DavidsonBiff & Ilyce DawesMyron & Nancy DemboMort & Marj DenkerMichael & Elana DombrowerChris & Claire DoyleMarvin & Linda DrabinskyAl & Sara DreskinTom & Amy DuganMartin & Maxine DusigBernard & Rosemary EckerSteve & Kym EisnerDavid & Susan EllisPaul & Bobbi EndlerCraig & Jodi ErwichJeffrey & Laurie EvansCarolyn FasteauJon & Jaci FeldmanScott & Beth Fink

Edward & Michele FischerBert & Patty FischlerLyubov FisherRichard Fisher & Gail GoldsteinHilda FogelsonSteven & Janie FogelsonEfmim FridmanAime FriedmanJeff & Gisela FriedmanKaren FriedmanRay & Lorraine FriedmanMatthew & Valerie FriedrichJulie FuldLoren & Stacie FunkFred & Jill GainesDon & Debbie GalloJerry & Ann GerstenfeldAntony & Anna GluckKen & Donna GoldArline GoldbergIrving & Esther GoldbergColin & Gillian GoldmanJeff & Jessica GoldsmithIrwin & Sally GoldsteinRobert & Rena GolenbergRick & Sandy GoorJerry & Myrna GordonAaron Graff & Barbara Roscoe-GraffDave & Jody GreenJoel & Sandee GreeneMoe & Gloria GrossblattPhilip & Geri GutentagLogan Hagege & Misty ZollarsJeffrey & Randy HainSally HarrisCliff & Cindy HasselMurray & Gail HeltzerJeff Hennes & Donna Weiser-HennesAndre & Melissa HiltonJake & Stephanie HinckHoward HoffmanRobert Holtzman & Lili EndlichAllen & Kathy HorwitzScott Howard & Tiffany ShrierLloyd & Margot HummelStu & Ellen IsraelArthur & Mady JablonGary & Cory JacobyDavid & Susan JeffersonJoe & Marcy JotkowitzJonathan & Heather KadinKen & Judy KaminsRichard & Wendy KaneBruce & Marlene KanterDennis & Stacey KassSaul & Rima KayAndy & Fern KeimachDiane KellerMelvin & Charlotte KerberJason & Camy KingstonRoy & Barbara KoletskyStephen & Toby KoppekinOscar & Sharri KornblumRon & Joann KramarMichael & Colette KramerJustin Krane & Suzanne KamenirNan KrasneGary Krausz & Caryn Leemon-KrauszJeff & Roni KritzbergPejman & Natalie LahijiJeffrey & Nicole LakeTony & Sharon Landler

Daniel Lasman & Michele Craig-LasmanDavid & Iris LassoffAndrew LavickDiane LennoxAdam & Cecily LernerElaine LevinTracy LevinSteve & Robin LevittElise LewisWill & Dorie LiangDave & Jil LionelliVerna LissJonathan & Nancy LittmanLou & Elaine LovitGary & Barbara LuboffSaundra MandelDavid & Amy MandellSelda MassionLeonard Meyberg Jr.Randy & Jan MichelCeles MillerJoel & Allison MillerJudy MillerKen & Rose Lynne MillerBob & Marlene MillerAlan & Nancy MirmanMichael & Jessica MischnaBob & Diana MorgensternAdam & Melissa MoskowitzLibbe MurezDavid & Mara NaiditchRichard & Lois NeiterDavid & Stacie NemetzJerry & Beverly NemetzDavid & Lianne NoddleMark & Marsha NovakHowie & Gina NuchowGary & Lisa NudellIzak & Ronni OkonLawrence & Susan OpasMichael & Ellen OpellRenee OpellJoseph & Jo Ann OsterAlan & Alana PerperAdam & Bree PessinDavid & Jo PessinHarvey & Nancie PiccusMollie PierMark & Lya PinkusDavid PlotkinDon & Melissa PlotskyShirley PlutskyBoris PolishchukDrew & Pauline PomeranceLouis & Michelle PosenJon & Aneta PrinceGaye RaineyAlex & Cathy ReichmanCary & Suzanne ReismanAdam & Ariella ReisnerMichael Robbins & Cathy BalinSteven & Laurie RodsteinCraig & Karen RoebMichael & Dani RogersDaniel RomeyAl & Brendie RosenbloomSandy & Frayne RosenfieldBruce & Lynn RossMike & Carolyn RothbergRonald & Melanie RovinIvan & Merkie RowanJosh & Jenna Rubenstein

Harvey & Tobye RubinTammy RubinJerry & Marla SacklerSaul & Marian SacksHoward & Lynn SafenowitzEric & Alexandra SagermanAdam & Lori SaitmanYutaka & Helen SakamotoJudy ScharfBarry & Lois SchererBill & Marian SchiffHerb & Diane SchneiderJack & Lillie SchrierBonnie SchwabVictor & Kimberly SchwartzMark & Lauren SchwartzbachStephen & Marjory SebolskyCraig & Kim ShapiroMark & Jill ShearLoretta ShineDavid & Laurie SiedelmanCarol SilverJack Silver & Christine Kamps-SilverPhil Silver & Dale StrumanRoy Silver & Ellen FranklinDavid SilversteinRobert & Debbie SilversteinCarl & Carol SingermanAdam & Michelle SlobinCandice Slobin-SnidermannMike & Gerry SobelmanTerry SoboJudy SofferSandra & Jack SollOwen & Robbie SolomonSteve Soroko & Claudia Bloom-SorokoCurt Gorlick & Penny SparkDavid Spector & Bill TownsendSam Spector & Morin ZarayRonnie & Romy SperlingSherman SperlingScott & Deborah SpunginRick & Leslie SteierSusan StoneMark & Julie StubingtonBrent & Lisa StutmanBrian & Lisa TepperMichael ThalRon & Ellen TineroJack TurkSteve & Karen TwerskyJeffrey & Marla VaughnLeslie WachsDorothy WatenmakerSteve & Miriam WatenmakerLarry & Barbara WeintraubCorey & Monique WeissDavid & Sandra WeissEthan WeissAl & Nancy WienerJackie WissenDavid & Nadene WohlgemuthRobert & Ida WorthAdam & Michelle WrightMichael Young & Marla Schwartz-YoungJody Yusim & Shari AaronsSteven & Nisa ZapPaul & Lonnie ZeltzerHarry ZinnJay & Lainie Zuckerman

OUR COMMUNITY RESPONDS - KOL HAKAVOD

Each year at Yom Kippur we are asked to participate in the mitzvah of Tzedakah. And each year, for a moment, we stop our prayers, our time of reflection and repentance, to ensure that all of our community is cared for and nurtured through the High Holy Day appeal. This year is no different. Thank you to everyone who was able to respond to our appeal. Your act of Tzedakah ensures a stronger Temple Judea.

Development Eileen Aroesti - Director of Development

Donors at time of printing.

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RACHEL BODENDaughter of Robert & Marla1/9/2016, 10:30amProject: Collected pull (pop) tabs and bringing them to the Ronald McDonald House.

CARLY AREBALODaughter of Charles & Amy1/9/2016, 5pmProject: Created “Carly & Campbell’s Cookies for Canines” to raise money for dog shelters – combining Carly’s love for baking and dogs

JACK HERNANDEZSon of Marc & Carie1/16/2016, 10:30amProject: Donated used and new books to The Friends of Carpinteria Library.

ELLA HERNANDEZDaughter of Marc & Carie1/16/2016, 10:30amProject: Donated used and new books to The Friends of Carpinteria Library.

SAMANTHA SCHULMANDaughter of Michael & Sandra1/16/2016, 5pmProject: Collected hotel-sized toiletries to donate to shelters around Southern California.

RILEY REUBENSon of Moti & Kathy1/23/2016, 10:30amProject: Volunteered at Pet Shelter Hope of Thousand Oaks, giving lots of love and attention to rescue dogs in an effort to save their lives.

NOA GASWAYDaughter of Geoffrey & Allison1/30/2016, 10:30amProject: Has been raising money for the past six years for CHLA with annual bake sales. This year she will host a toy drive for the hospital.

ELIZABETH KAPLANDaughter of Michael & Inna1/30/2016, 5pmProject: Volunteered at the Jewish Home for the Aging by playing piano for the residents.

VICTORIA KAPLANDaughter of Michael & Inna1/30/2016, 5pmProject: Volunteered weekly with Koreh LA helping an elementary school student learn to read.

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BENJAMIN TUCKERSon of Scott & Maria2/13/2016, 10:30amProject: Lifted the spirits of our Active Duty and Veteran communities while volunteering his services at Operation Gratitude.

DANIELA GOLDBERGDaughter of Adam & Gabriela2/13/2016, 10:30amProject: Collected supplies and contributions for Los Angeles Animal Services, to promote and protect the health, safety, and welfare of animals and people.

JADE BLOCKDaughter of Darren & Debby2/13/2016, 5pmProject: Jade is a huge animal lover and has been volunteering her time at the animal shelter.

SAMUEL YABLONSon of Brian Yablon & Joelle Hammerle2/20/2016, 10:30amProject: Planted trees with Tree People.

AMANDA TAHIDaughter of Michael & Candice2/27/2016, 10:30amProject: Had a bake sale and started a tribute page for her great grandmother to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association.

AIDAN SUSKISon of Sharon Rubin & Mark Suski2/27/2016, 5pmProject: Organized a food and book drive and volunteered for the SOVA Community Food and Resource Program.

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“Wrapped in Jewish Time”

Women of Temple Judea is excited to announce our

2016 Women’s Retreat

For more information or to sign up, please contact Danit Rothstein at [email protected] or

by calling the temple at (818) 758-3800.

May 21-22, 2016

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Making Peace Among All People, with Rabbi Sam SpectorRabbi Spector is devoted to the Jewish people and to the State of Israel. Join him for a mini-course that will challenge your understanding of Zionism as he traces the evolution of the Reform movement’s position on Zionism. Three Tuesdays: January 5, 12, 19, 2016 – 7:30-8:30pm*

Devotion in Prayer II, with Cantor Yonah KligerCantor Kliger is a master of prayer, of worship, and of teaching. Join him as he expands your understanding of the way in which melody--nusach—connects us to prayer and worship.Three Tuesdays: February 2, 9, 16, 2016 – 7:30-8:30pm*

Martinis and Mishna, with Rabbinic Intern Danny Shapiro and Cantorial Intern Lily TashHang with genX, have some libations and study some Jewish stuff! Your mind and taste-buds will be inspired! You’ll laugh and maybe meet some new friends. Open to everyone over 21! Three Tuesdays: March 8, 15, 22, 2016 – 7:30-8:30pm*

•Register at www.templejudea.com/adultlearning

Justice and Righteousness: The Ethical Agenda of the Jewish PeopleA Multidenominational Conversation Series

Don’t miss the following sessions coming up:

Sunday, January 31, 2016 9:30-11:30am with Elana Stein Hain at Kol Tikvah

Sunday, March 6, 2016 9:30-11:30am withYossi Klein HaLevi at Temple Aliyah

Sunday, April 3, 2016 9:30-11:30am withYehuda Kurtzer at Temple Judea

Register at www.shalomhartman.org/LACollaborative

Mystery of the Dead Sea ScrollsRabbi Tamara Eskenazi, Ph.Dand Dean Joshua Holo, Ph.DSunday, February 28, 2016 9:30am

•Register at www.templejudea.com/adultlearning

Learning with the Clergy – Opening Our ArkThe next two of our insightful mini-courses taught by our clergy that will expand upon the beautiful words inscribed on our Ark.Sign up at www.templejudea.com for one or all of these 3 week courses:

Hartman Collaborative Lecture SeriesTemple Judea is proud to announce our participation in the inaugural season of the Shalom Hartman Institute Valley Collaborative bringing the finest Jewish scholars in the world to Temple Judea and our sister congregations in the San Fernando Valley.

HUC College CommonsA Real-Time Conversation and Q&A with HUC-JIR ScholarsLive-Streamed at Temple Judea

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Temple Judea Brotherhood is surging into 2016 with record attendance at meetings, a flock of great events, and the amazing feeling of having helped serve Thanksgiving dinner to 1000+ homeless people.

Find our events on www.templejudea.com/brotherhood, or the temple website calendar, and join us to see what all the FUN is about!

Women of Temple Judea Tracey Pomerance-Poirier, President

Brotherhood Dean Piller and David Daniel, Co-Presidents

2015 was a busy year for the Women of Temple Judea.From our Bagel Brunch in September, to our Maj tournament and Jewish

Women’s Theatre performance in October, to our Mitzvah Day Bake Sale

and Chanukah Boutique in November, we hope you enjoyed what WTJ has

offered thus far.

That said, it’s time to write “Save the Date” in your 2016 calendars for

the following events, some of which can be considered meaningful Jewish

experiences, and some which can be considered plain, old fun. There’s

something for everyone and always opportunities to bring friends and make

new ones.

Tuesday, February 23 - BingoVino

(previously known as BingoTini and BingoRita).

Bingo Boy will entertain us once again while we play bingo, drink wine and

hopefully win some prizes! What could be better than that?

Friday, April 29 - Pizza and Beer Night We invite you to celebrate the end of Passover week by splurging on pizza (yeah

bread) and beer in what promises to be a fun-filled evening for all.

Sunday, May 15 - Day at the Races. A joint program with Brotherhood, we are bringing this event back by popular

demand. We’re going to Santa Anita Race Track for the day, where you can learn how to handicap a race, or simply root for your

favorite horse, while enjoying good food and drink. This is always great fun!

Saturday, May 21 - Sunday, May 22 - Women’s Retreat “Wrapped in Jewish Time” This promises to be a fantastic mini-getaway at the Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Resort in Oxnard. Rabbi Cantor Wissot will

lead us in a meaningful program that promises to leave us refreshed, revitalized, and rejuvenated.

Please look for emails about these events, and visit the temple website for more information and to sign up. As always, we

welcome your involvement and input, and offers of assistance are appreciated!

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DonationsRABBI JOSHUA M. AARONSON

DISCRETIONARY FUND

Arthur & Adrienne Zitsow in honor of Sarah Daniel’s Bat Mitzvah

Carol Silver in honor of the brit/naming of Zachary Silver

Carol Silver in memory of Alan Silver

Charles & Stephanie Girvan in memory of Marlene Vallen

Herb & Diane Schneider in memory of Henrietta Schneider

Jack Turk in memory of Barbra Turk

Jeffrey & Nicole Lake in honor of Will Lake’s Bar Mitzvah

Judy Miller in memory of Matthew Peckler

Michael & Julee Gould in honor of Bethany Gould’s Bat Mitzvah

Moe & Gloria Grossblatt in appreciation of Rabbi Aaronson honoring our “65th” Wedding

Anniversary

Robert & Ida Worth & Family in memory of Mildred Wertheimer

RABBI SAM SPECTOR DISCRETIONARY FUND

Carol Silver in honor of the brit/naming of Zachary Silver

Carol Silver in memory of Alan Silver

Herb & Diane Schneider in memory of Ernst Schneider

Jacob & Ilene Blok in memory of Frances Kass

Lisa Hayakaya & Ran Ben Refael in appreciation of Rabbi Sam Spector

Lynn Davidson in memory of Alan Silver

Mark & Jill Shear in honor of Rabbi Sam Spector’s Installation

Mark & Jill Shear in memory of Herbert Glatt

Martin & Anita Guss in appreciation of Rabbi Sam Spector

Nizan Kahana in honor of Rabbi Sam Spector

Ron & Joann Kramar in honor of Rabbi Sam Spector’s Installation

Tony & Sharon Landler in memory of Mildred Tauman

RABBI CANTOR ALISON WISSOT DISCRETIONARY FUND

Barry & Evelyn Levitt in memory of Jerry Shulman

Bev Futterman in appreciation of Rabbi Cantor Alison Wissot

Carol Silver in memory of Alan Silver

Jeff & Tammy Lerman in appreciation of Rabbi Cantor Alison Wissot

Jeffrey & Nicole Lake in honor of Will Lake’s Bar Mitzvah

Lorraine Barth in memory of Ian Barth

Maida Dacher in memory of Mary Dacher

Martin & Anita Guss in appreciation of Rabbi Cantor Alison Wissot

Peter & Donna Schlessel in appreciation of

Rabbi Cantor Alison Wissot

CANTOR YONAH KLIGER DISCRETIONARY FUND

David Goldman & Myra Lurie in appreciation of Cantor Yonah Kliger

Martin & Anita Guss in appreciation of Cantor Yonah Kliger

Mark & Jill Shear in honor of Cantor Yonah Kliger’s Installation

Natalie Roberts in honor of Cantor Yonah Kliger

Ron & Joann Kramar in honor of Cantor Yonah Kliger’s Installation

Carol Silver in memory of Alan Silver

Judy Miller in memory of Will Johnson

Michael & Julee Gould in honor of Bethany Gould’s Bat Mitzvah

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Mazal Tov toChester Sakomoto, for being awarded a certificate of recognition from the City of Los Angeles for “literary contributions to the Los Angeles Community.”

Rebecca Platt, our Director of Education, on her engagement to Fred Raskin.

Danit Rothstein, our Cantors’ Assistant, on her engagement to Candace Newton.

Yaelle and David Shoham, and daughter Sophie, on the birth of Julianna.

Stephanie and Justin Brauer, and son Ian, on the birth of Jacob Eli.

Fred Gaines, on being re-elected to the Calabasas City Council.

Cathy and Rob Sevell on becoming grandparents. Son Adam and daughter-in-law Ricki gave birth to Braden on November 11, 2015. Proud great aunt is Diane Lennox, our Director of Finance.

Jack & Lillie Schrier on celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary.

We welcome you!

Barbara Cherney

Fred & Nancy Golob

Claire Rabishaw

Mike & Gerry Sobelman

DeeDee Williams

As of 12/3/15

New Members

2016! Another time for reflection and planning. Do you know who you are? Here is an answer to help guide your thinking. You are a

member of the Temple Judea congregation. You are a member of a temple which believes in community, learning and tradition. Being

an active participant in our Social Action activities provides the opportunity to actively engage in our vision.

Did you know that Social Action sponsors activities throughout the year? January is the month for the outerwear collection to be

given to those in need as the weather grows colder. Look for the collection barrel in the Living Room. We will

collect gently used books for the Purim Carnival in March. They will be donated to an appropriate agency. Join

us on a Sunday Morning at Project Chicken Soup and help cook for those medically homebound. Cook and

serve a dinner at the Hope of the Valley Mission. Cooking dinner for homeless mothers and children at Genesis

House is such a rewarding evening. Watch the calendar and website for many more upcoming activities.

We are so lucky to be part of a temple community that cares. Come and be part of a Culture of Participation.

Social Action Ellen Opell - Chair

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GENERAL FUND

Charles & Lillian Trilling in memory of Eugenie Trilling

Edward & Alice Rotenberg in honor of the Rotenberg Family

Ronald & Donna Roscoe in honor of Children’s Education

Arline Goldberg in memory of Philip Kabrin

Arnie & Vicki Kupetz in memory of Marvin Minoff

Arthur Joseph in memory of Shirley Joseph & Leonard Joseph

Barbara Cherney in memory of Irwin Cherney, Jon Cherney &

Barnett Shapiro

Bernard & Paula Cohen in memory of Gilda Ban, George Levin &

Marshall Levin

Bob & Marlene Miller in memory of Becky Schnitzer, Lance Feldberg,

Sarah Koenigsberg & Stu Stern

Cary & Suzanne Reisman in memory of Leah Schoenwald

Charlotte Rutta, Lori, Brian, Ethan & Carly Banton, Neal & Lisa Rutta in

memory of Carl Rutta

Chedy Kleiman in memory of Abe Kleiman

David & Iris Lassoff in memory of Alex Finger

Elaine Levin in memory of Morley Baer

Elise Lewis in memory of David Migdal

Eric & Julie Book in memory of Milton Book

Fred & Jill Gaines in memory of Robert Morey

Harvey & Harriet Bookstein in memory of Sally Mermelstein

Hilda Fogelson in memory of Eva Florsheim & Gertrude Anker

Howard & Marsha Spike in memory of Jack Spike, Caleb Campbell &

Phyllis Lane

Howard & Rose Turner in memory of Yomtov Esformes

Jay & Trudy Goldberg in memory of Anna G. Goldberg

Leon & Mary Blankstein in memory of Pearl Blankstein

Leroy & Irene Leemon in memory of Myron Marlis

Mark & Janice Miller in memory of Sarah Rosen

Matt & Linda Creager in memory of Donald Gruskoff

Mike & Sunny Spierer in memory of Simon Ross

Murray & Gail Heltzer in memory of Ruth Heltzer & Larry Heltzer

Rhoda King in memory of Meyer Mutnick

Richard & Karin Howard for the General Fund

Richard & Lois Neiter in memory of Ida Neiter

Richard & Wendy Kane in memory of Anne Weiss

Ron & Joann Kramar in memory of Marsha Cohen & Norman Kramar

Sherman Sperling in memory of Samuel Sperling

Stacy Winnick for the General Fund

Steve & Tracey Poirier in memory of Jerry & Lee Pomerance

Tom & DeAnne Heymann in memory of Andrea Zimmerman

Verna Liss in memory of Sidney J. Liss

CAMPERSHIP FUND

Cantor Gerald Miller & Bonnie Friedman in memory of

Sadie Kevat Miller

Jeremy & Betsy Kline in memory of Henry Kline

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION EDUCATION FUND

Kenneth & Donna Gold in memory of Cloud Mysko

ECC PROGRAM SUPPORT FUND

Al & Sara Dreskin in memory of Shoshana Dreskin

David & Vera Neporent for ECC Support

Sheryl & Richard Marcus in memory of Gloria Balgley

ELLEN M. ROSE CARING COMMUNITY FUND

Jackie Wissen in memory of Eddie Wissen

Judy Scharf in honor of Sarah Daniel’s Bat Mitzvah

Mark & Marsha Novak in memory of Alan Silver & Erica Stillwell

Tayku Havurah wishing a speedy recovery to Jack Turk & Beverly Dolin

ENDOWMENT FUND

Al & Brendie Rosenbloom in memory of Albert Meyers

HOMELESS/NEEDY ASSISTANCE FUND

Al & Brendie Rosenbloom in memory of Mildred Greenball

Arthur & Mady Jablon in memory of Stan Edmond

Barry & Lois Scherer in memory of Bill Scherer & Sadie Krevat Miller

Jack & Lillie Schrier in memory of Dirk Frowein

Jack Turk in memory of Adolph Turk

Jules & Dorothy Burg in memory of Minnie Kaplan

Shelly Browne in memory of Eva Leiter

Wendy Goldzband for Social Action

MUSIC FUND

Lorey Zlotnick in memory of Julie Cahill

NATALIE SMOLENS ECC SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Howard & Lisa Fleiner in appreciation of Margie Ipp &

Lisa Whitman

Ilene Kaplan in memory of Bernie Kaplan

Ivan & Nikki Axelrod in memory of Lillian Chilton

James Lerman in memory of Susan Lerman

Joel & Allison Miller in memory of Bernie Kaplan

Lynn & Beverly Freed in memory of Marsha Cohen

Matt & Linda Creager in memory of Molly Ilyse Katz

Vivian Katzin in appreciation of the ECC

PAUL RUBENSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY FUND

Al & Sara Dreskin in memory of Sylvia Ichel

Terry Sobo in memory of Mona Cramer, Louis Sobo,

Sanna Deutchman, Meriam Rosen & Alan Silver

RABBI DONALD GOOR LIFELONG LEARNING FUND

Jeff & Tammy Lerman in appreciation of Rabbi Don Goor

SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND

Mark & Marsha Novak in memory of Rose Finkelstein

STEVEN A. FULD YOUTH FUND

John & Micki Glaser in memory of Frances Glaser

John & Micki Glaser & Frank & Tobi Glaser in memory of

H. Barbara Cutler & Mario Magat

Josie Berger in memory of Max Berger

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